Chapter 192 Poseidon's Submission
"Buzz—"
Seemingly sensing the approach of strangers, the Trident of Poseidon, a supreme artifact, emitted a deep hum, and its body radiated a layer of resisting black ripples.
It excludes everyone except those approved by the sea god.
Lu Ming's lips twitched slightly.
It's just a weapon, but it has quite a temper.
He didn't mobilize any soul power, and he even completely concealed his aura.
Lu Ming bent down, and his fair and bony hand directly grasped the cold shaft of the trident.
It feels extremely heavy when you hold it.
The weight of 108,000 jin is no easy feat for an ordinary soul master, or even a titled Douluo, to lift without the aid of soul power.
But Lu Ming's arm didn't tremble at all.
"rise."
He uttered a single word.
The muscles on his arms bulged slightly, and the heavy trident that was stuck in the ground looked like a light wooden stick, which he lifted up with ease.
There was no fluctuation of soul power.
There is no martial spirit attached to him.
Pure physical strength.
At that moment, Poseidon's last remaining glimmer of vision in this plane witnessed this scene.
The consciousness that was about to completely dissipate was once again shaken by shock.
How is that possible?
This human didn't use soul power?
He disregarded the weight of the Trident of Poseidon and the repulsion of the artifact with his physical strength alone.
Is this still a human body? Even if that beast, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, were to transform into human form, he might not possess such terrifying brute strength!
With this final shock and bewilderment, Poseidon's will was completely severed.
Beside the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon.
Poseidon kept a close eye on Lu Ming's every move.
When she saw Lu Ming wield the divine weapon that even she had to handle with caution with a single hand, ripples appeared in her beautiful eyes.
This man truly did it.
Not only did he defeat the sea god head-on, but he even took the sea god's weapons as his spoils.
Poseidon took a deep breath, trying to calm his rapidly beating heart.
She raised her hand and turned off the live streaming function of the chat group in her mind.
She didn't want more people to see what happened next, nor did she want the women in the group to see it.
The live stream went black.
The chat group was immediately filled with groans of despair, but the story on Poseidon Island continued.
Poseidon straightened her somewhat disheveled priest's robes, and with her long legs, she walked step by step through the thick tree roots to stand behind Lu Ming.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Lu, for saving me."
Poseidon's voice was soft, yet firm.
She clasped her hands together in front of her and bowed deeply to the figure behind her.
This gesture of respect was not merely out of gratitude for saving his life.
It was also because Lu Ming helped her break free from the shackles that had plagued her for a century.
Lu Ming casually twirled his spear, then thrust the Poseidon Trident to the side, its tip embedded in the tree trunk, standing there.
He turned around and looked at the peerless Sea God Douluo before him.
"It's just a matter of each getting what they need."
Lu Ming said calmly, "You asked for help in the group, I accepted the task, took the reward, and incidentally collected some interest. It's fair."
Poseidon raised her head and stared intently at Lu Ming.
It's been over a hundred years.
She had never observed a man so closely before.
Before, Tang Chen was the only person in her heart.
The man who made the promise, "I will not return until I become a god."
For that promise, she waited countless days and nights on Poseidon Island. Her beauty faded and her black hair turned white. Although her appearance remained unchanged, her heart was already weary.
But what was the result?
Tang Chen disappeared without a trace.
The sea god she worshipped, however, only regarded her as a sacrifice that could be offered at any time, a tool to pave the way for his successor.
How tragic.
But today, in this moment of despair.
He was a man he had never met before, who descended from the sky across thousands of miles of ocean.
He made no empty promises, nor did he ask her to make any sacrifices.
He stood there, with the most domineering posture, deflecting the god's attack with a finger and crushing the god's clone with a palm.
The difference is obvious when comparing the two.
Tang Chen abandoned her in order to become a god.
Lu Ming dared to kill a god in order to save her.
Poseidon felt that her past self was a joke, having wasted the best years of her life for a vague and unrealistic promise.
"For Mr. Lu, it may just be a mission."
Poseidon took a step forward, her usually noble and aloof face now showing an unusual tenderness. "But for Poseidon, this is a blessing of rebirth."
"If it weren't for Mr. Lu, Poseidon would be a sacrificial soul today."
"Poseidon has no way to repay such a great kindness."
Looking into Poseidon's eyes, which were almost swollen with tears, Lu Ming understood perfectly.
The way the high priest was looking at him was strange.
Lu Ming didn't reply, but instead focused his consciousness into his sea of consciousness and glanced at the chat group.
Even though the live stream was turned off, the enthusiasm in the group did not diminish at all.
Wanting a sweet romance: "Ahhh! Why did it turn off? I haven't seen enough! Brother Lu's pose with the halberd was so cool, I want to take a screenshot and use it as my screensaver!"
My cat is white and big: "Phew...that scared me to death. For a moment just now, I really thought something bad was going to happen. It's good that you're okay, it's good that you're okay."
The cutest bunny: "Emperor Lu Tian is mighty! Does this mean Seagod Island is now under your control? Can we go to the beach to play now?"
Poison Fairy: "@Emperor Lu, Your Majesty, your Wooden Dragon move just now was so powerful, it made my legs go weak. Are you free tonight? I've learned a few new ways to use poisons and would like to ask you for some pointers, or... could you teach me some others?"
Then came a photograph.
The photo shows a pair of long, fair legs with a small, bright green snake wrapped around them, creating a striking visual impact.
Your Holiness the Pope: "Please have some self-respect. This is a public place."
His Holiness the Pope: "@Emperor Lu, Mr. Lu, the gates of the Spirit Hall are always open to you. If you wish, I can readily relinquish the papacy. If you find it boring, I can also spar with you... in any way."
I Don't Have a Mother: "? That woman, are you crazy? The papacy isn't something you can just give away like that!"
Lu Ming was in a good mood watching the women in the group fight over him.
He casually replied in the group chat.
Emperor Lu Tian: "Basic stuff, don't be silly. That old bastard Poseidon ran fast, otherwise I would have stewed his body too. I'll deal with the aftermath on Seagod Island first, we'll talk later."
After sending the message, Lu Ming exited his sea of consciousness.
In reality, Poseidon is still watching him.
Seeing that Lu Ming had come to his senses, Poseidon seemed to have mustered up some courage.
"Mr. Lu."
Poseidon's voice trembled slightly, "You now control Poseidon Island, everything here is yours, including... me."
"I know it might be a bit abrupt for me to say this now, but I don't want to miss out again."
(End of chapter)