After Yang Podi finished speaking, he simply stood there silently, facing Bo Saixi without saying another word.
Bo Saixi's expression turned exceptionally cold. "While that may be true, with your current strength, you have already far surpassed the people of the Clear Sky Sect. Why do you still need to target them?"
Yang Podi had no intention of tolerating Bo Saixi's partial stance, nor did he care to give her any face. "Senior, you are mistaken. From the beginning to the end, I have only been retaliating. Think about it—if someone barged into your home, attacked Sea God Island, would you let them bully you just because they are the friend of an old acquaintance?"
"In the past, Tang San sneaked into my Heavenly Academy and tried stole spirit herbs. Afterward, the so-called Clear Sky Twin Stars ignored everything and instead attacked my academy. Does this mean my Heavenly Academy should just let him steal and bully us without resistance?"
Bo Saixi let out a sigh upon hearing this. "I am only considering the bonds of the past. Why not let go of old grudges and start anew?"
Yang Podi observed the hint of nostalgia in Bo Saixi's expression. After a long silence, he suddenly laughed. "Senior Bo Saixi, you speak well. Instead of persuading me to let go of grudges, why not persuade Tang San to do so? Who exactly is unable to let go of hatred now?"
Bo Saixi's expression subtly changed. "What do you mean by that? Why should Tang San let go of his hatred?"
Yang Podi looked at Bo Saixi with an odd expression. "Senior, you have been residing far overseas, so perhaps you are unaware of recent major events. A few months ago, under Empress Bibi Dong's leadership, the Spirit Empire launched an attack with countless powerful experts against the Clear Sky Sect. Now, the Clear Sky Sect only has Tang San left as its sole survivor."
Bo Saixi was instantly furious upon hearing this. "What do you mean? The Clear Sky Sect has been wiped out?"
A playful smile appeared on Yang Podi's face. "I don't know the exact details. However, Bibi Dong led a massive force from the Spirit Empire to attack the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Star Luo Imperial Family, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect all at once. Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, along with a few core disciples, escaped to my Heavenly Academy. As for the other three factions, there has been no news from them."
"The Spirit Empire has such strength? How could they possibly annihilate so many factions at once?"
"I wouldn't know. On that day, I sensed more than ten Titled Douluo suddenly appearing near Heaven Dou City. The battle at the time seemed extremely intense. According to Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Spirit Empire deployed at least five Titled Douluo just to deal with them, along with hundreds of Soul Sages and above. The Clear Sky Sect must have faced even more powerful opponents."
Bo Saixi's face turned extremely dark. "Since you sensed it, why didn't you step in to stop it?"
Yang Podi casually waved his hand. "Senior, you are mistaken again. My Heavenly Academy has always maintained neutrality and never interfered in any conflicts on the Douluo Continent. No matter how you look at it, these events have nothing to do with us. Besides, even if I had saved the Clear Sky Sect, would they have been grateful? If the Spirit Empire sent over ten Titled Douluo to deal with my academy, who would come to save us then?"
Bo Saixi remained silent for a long time, seemingly unable to refute Yang Podi's reasoning. Finally, she spoke, "Are you really going to let the Spirit Empire unify the Douluo Continent without doing anything? Aren't you afraid they will eventually turn against you?"
"You don't need to worry about that, Senior. I have already fought Qian Daoliu. As long as I'm here, they won't dare make a move against Heavenly Academy. Besides, Senior, you possess unparalleled strength, yet you have always remained on Sea God Island and never interfered with the conflicts of the Douluo Continent, have you?"
After a long silence, Bo Saixi fixed her gaze on Yang Podi and asked, "What about Tang Chen? Why can't I sense his presence anymore?"
Yang Podi shook his head. "I don't know. I only met Tang Chen once before. As for whether he has perished, I have no idea."
"Where did you meet Tang Chen?"
"Slaughter City."
When Yang Podi mentioned Slaughter City, Bo Saixi's face darkened. She knew the dangers of that place well and never expected that Tang Chen had ended up trapped there.
Bo Saixi pondered in silence for a long time, her expression shifting rapidly—sometimes dark, sometimes nostalgic, and sometimes filled with rage.
After she finally calmed down, she spoke again, her voice now extremely cold. "Why have you come to Sea God Island this time? Are you here to cause trouble for Tang San and his group?"
Yang Podi chuckled. "Not at all. The Sea God is the deity I respect the most. No matter what, I would never make a move on Sea God Island. I didn't come to look for the Grand Worshipper or Tang San; rather, I came to find the Demon Spirit Great White Shark King, Xiao Bai."
"You're looking for Xiao Bai? Do you want her to help you find a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast in the ocean?"
"Not exactly. If I recall correctly, I also have red-level clearance on Sea God Island. Seeking out Xiao Bai, the Sea God's mount, shouldn't be against the rules, right?"
"Then go find her yourself—if you can."
After saying this, Bo Saixi prepared to leave. However, Yang Podi stopped her. "Senior, aren't you leaving too hastily? I still have something to discuss with you."
"What else is there to say between us?"
"Senior, that's not the right way to put it. You are the Grand Worshipper of Sea God Island, the most devout follower of the Sea God, and essentially half the master of this place. You are definitely the right person to talk to."
Bo Saixi's face remained expressionless. "Speak. I have other matters to attend to."
Yang Podi glanced towards the depths of Sea God Island before slowly saying, "If I'm not mistaken, those people should be Tang San and his group, right? They should be taking the Sea God Island trials."
"So what? The trials are personally bestowed by the Sea God and are not in violation of any rules. Are you doubting something?"
"Senior, you must be joking. How could I doubt the Sea God? However, as far as I know, land-based soul masters take these trials to become part of Sea God Island. Once they pass the trials, they become members of Sea God Island and are no longer allowed to leave. Am I correct?"
As he spoke, Yang Podi wore a slight smile, as if those people had nothing to do with him.
Bo Saixi's expression turned grim. "Of course. As the Grand Worshipper of Sea God Island, I will uphold the island's rules."
After saying this, Bo Saixi ignored Yang Podi and directly flew towards the direction of Tang San's trial, likely intending to inform Tang San of the bad news.
Yang Podi, however, paid no more attention to Bo Saixi or Tang San and instead went to find Xiao Bai.
Within minutes, Yang Podi arrived before Xiao Bai.
Upon seeing Yang Podi, Xiao Bai appeared somewhat excited. After all, they had fought side by side before, and Yang Podi had even helped eradicate the Evil Demon Orca Clan.
After some brief pleasantries, Yang Podi got straight to the point. "Xiao Bai, I remember you following the Sea God across the oceans. You know everything about the sea—whether it's soul beasts or islands. Am I right?"
Xiao Bai, feeling a bit proud, replied, "Of course! I know everything about the ocean. Why are you asking?"