Douluo Unrivaled: The Beginning Materializes the Black Abyss and White Flowers

Chapter 399 Mother and Daughter
As the vortex demon god Oser disappeared, the dark clouds that had been gathering over Seagod Island for so long, seemingly eternal, began to slowly move and disperse.

A long-awaited ray of warm golden sunlight, like a victory horn, stubbornly pierced through the gaps in the clouds and shone straight down, landing precisely on Poseidon's pale and weary yet still resolute and dignified face, gilding her with a sacred halo.

She slowly lowered her scepter, her gaze sweeping across the ravaged battlefield before finally settling on the three strangers who had offered their assistance at the crucial moment. She took a deep breath, her voice weak from the fierce battle, yet still maintaining the dignity and sincerity befitting the High Priestess of Poseidon Island:

"Gentlemen, we owe a great debt to your assistance in this battle. Please come with me to the island for a chat, and let Sea God Island extend its hospitality."

Upon hearing this, Heather's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she withdrew her gaze from the calm sea, giving Poseidon a gentle nod.

Under the increasingly bright sunlight, her long black hair shimmered with a soft and mysterious luster like deep-sea pearls, and the purple gradient at the ends made it even more dreamlike.

Krydella casually flicked her sleeves, which were soaked by the seawater and the aftershocks of the battle. Her small face showed no particular expression, as if she was not particularly concerned about the earth-shattering battle that had just taken place, but rather seemed to be somewhat curious about what was about to happen.

Silky had already sheathed the icy sword that exuded a chilling aura, and returned to her aloof and ethereal appearance.

Poseidon led the three guests and Little White, the king of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, in several streaks of light, flying to Seagod Island and landing in the square in front of the Seagod Temple.

Although Poseidon Island was not directly attacked after the great battle, the pervasive demonic pressure still left the island's residents and soul masters with lingering fear.

In the square, the light of the sea god gently shone down, attempting to soothe the wounds and anxieties of the post-war period.

The moment everyone settled in, before Poseidon could even give any instructions, Crydella, toying with a black obsidian-like chess piece in her hand, her eyelids barely open, broke the brief silence with a nonchalant yet undeniably confident tone:
"Don't be too happy yet. That big guy was just thrown back into the sea to sleep temporarily, but he's not really dead."

Her words were like cold water poured onto hot oil, instantly tightening the atmosphere that had just relaxed.

“A level 100 True God is not so easy to kill completely. Once it has absorbed enough power from the deep sea and repaired its damage, it’s only a matter of time before it makes a comeback.”

Upon hearing this, Poseidon's beautiful face did not show much surprise, but rather a solemn expression of deep agreement.

She sighed softly and nodded:

"What you say is perfectly clear to me. I have already repelled it before with the help of the Sea God. However, it will reappear soon."

Her gaze swept over Heather and Skirk, finally returning to Crydella, her tone filled with sincere gratitude and inquiry.

"Even so, Seagod Island will always remember the help you three have given us today. If it weren't for you three, we don't know if Seagod Island would have been able to hold on this time."

She paused slightly, then subtly shifted her focus to the core question:
"However... forgive my poor eyesight, but the three of you possess extraordinary power and profound realms. In particular, the ocean authority that this young lady wields is exceptionally pure, originating from the same source as the Sea God's power I inherited, yet different in nature. It is something that ordinary Soul Masters cannot possess. In this Douluo Continent, it is impossible for three people like you to be unknown. I wonder where the three of you... come from?"

Poseidon's question was tactful yet direct, something she, as the high priestess of Poseidon Island, had to figure out.

The sudden appearance of three powerful strangers could be their benefactors, or they could be unpredictable variables.

Hathaway and Krydella exchanged a glance, making no attempt to hide anything.

Heather's voice was clear and melodious, as pleasant as her zither music: "High Priest, there is no need to doubt us. We are not from this world."

"Not from this world?"

Poseidon paused slightly.

"good."

Keludela replied, her fingertips deftly flipping the chess pieces.

"We were swept up by a time portal and accidentally ended up here. In other words, we are travelers from outside the world."

This explanation surprised both Poseidon and Little White.

Beyond the world? This concept is far beyond their comprehension.

Just then, Silky's cool voice rang out. She looked at Bai Xiuxiu, who had been quietly following beside her but now seemed somewhat nervous about the mention of their origins:

"Xiuxiu, things have come to this point, tell them the truth. This is your business, and it's best for you to tell it."

Silky is not good at communicating, and if Bai Xiuxiu hadn't pleaded with her, she wouldn't have rashly intervened in the conflicts of the other world.

All eyes immediately focused on Bai Xiuxiu.

The girl, who had similar azure eyes to Xiaobai, took a deep breath, as if she had made a tremendous decision.

She stepped forward, facing Poseidon and Little White, her voice trembling slightly, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Like the two seniors... I am not from this world either. The world we come from is also called Douluo Continent, with similar oceans, land, soul masters and soul beasts... But, that is Douluo Continent ten thousand years later."

"Ten thousand years from now?!"

Xiao Bai gasped in surprise, and Poseidon's pupils contracted sharply.

Bai Xiuxiu tried to calm her agitated emotions and continued:

"Yes, the timelines are different, but essentially they are... parallel worlds, and I... my true identity is..."

She raised her head, bravely looking directly at Xiaobai, who had transformed into human form and looked bewildered, and said, word by word:

"I am Bai Xiuxiu, the daughter of Xiao Bai, the king of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, ten thousand years in the future, and the princess of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan."

"what?!"

As soon as this statement came out, it was shocking!

Poseidon turned her head sharply and looked at Little White beside her in disbelief.

As for Xiaobai himself, he was struck dumb, completely frozen in place.

She stared wide-eyed at the beautiful blue girl in front of her, her mouth slightly agape, her mind blank as she looked at the girl who resembled her by six or seven points, but whose temperament was more melancholic and delicate.

Daughter...? My...my daughter? From ten thousand years in the future? Another world?
The information was so shocking that even with the mind of a 100,000-year-old soul beast like Xiaobai, it was completely impossible for him to process it all at once.

She felt only absurdity, astonishment, and bewilderment, along with an indescribable, subtle throbbing deep within her blood that prevented her from immediately denying it. The plaza in front of the Temple of Poseidon was silent, save for the soft whistling of the sea breeze rustling the pillars.

Seeing Xiaobai's bewildered expression, Bai Xiuxiu finally let the tears that had been building up in her eyes fall.

She began to tell her own story, a story filled with sadness and despair.

Ten thousand years later, the Demon Queen, wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, launched a bloody massacre against the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan in revenge... Her clansmen suffered horrific deaths, her mother died in battle... The entire clan was almost wiped out, leaving only her to survive by sheer luck.

Her voice choked with emotion, and her narration was broken and intermittent, but the descriptions, filled with blood and tears, and the deep-seated grief, moved every listener.

Poseidon's face showed sorrow; she could sense Bai Xiuxiu's genuine despair.

A look of pity crossed Hathaway's eyes, and Krydela slowed down her movements as she played with the chess pieces.

As Xiaobai listened to the tragic end of herself and her people in another world, and heard the sorrowful cries of the girl who claimed to be her daughter, the initial sense of absurdity and awkwardness in her heart was gradually replaced by a strong empathy and indescribable heartache.

Despite feeling incredibly abrupt, and despite her reason still reminding her of the incredible nature of this relationship, the thrill brought about by the blood connection stemming from the same clan, or even perhaps from some kind of blood ties that transcend time and space, made it impossible for her to remain indifferent.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally took a step and walked up to Bai Xiuxiu.

Seeing the girl's tear-streaked, pitiful appearance, Xiaobai awkwardly reached out and gently patted her shoulder. His voice wasn't as cheerful as usual; it carried a rare softness and awkwardness.
"Don't...don't cry. That...it sounds...strange, but if it's true, it's too tragic...I, I'm here, I'm fine, aren't I? My people are all here too...Don't be too sad."

This wasn't a particularly sophisticated form of comfort, but it carried Xiaobai's unique straightforwardness and warmth.

Feeling this unfamiliar yet long-awaited care, Bai Xiuxiu was first taken aback. Then, her suppressed emotions burst forth like a flood, and she could no longer hold back. She threw herself into Xiaobai's arms and burst into tears, as if she wanted to release all her grievances, fears, and sorrows at this moment.

Xiao Bai's body stiffened slightly, but he quickly relaxed and gently embraced the trembling girl in his arms.

The sky over Poseidon Island cleared completely, and the sunlight shone on the mother and daughter who embraced each other across time and space, creating a warm and peaceful scene.

As Poseidon's mind was in turmoil, watching Xiaobai and Bai Xiuxiu embracing each other, feeling both gratified and deeply aware of the heavy responsibility on her shoulders, a majestic and boundless thought, like warm seawater, quietly seeped into her heart.

This was an aura she knew all too well—the divine consciousness of the Sea God.

The thought didn't say much, but simply conveyed a message to her.

“Haiseyin possesses the authority over the pure ocean, and her compatibility with my divine position is extremely high. If she is willing to participate in the divine trials, the nine trials of the Sea God will not be difficult for her. She can inherit my divine position, and at that time, the predicament of Sea God Island will naturally be resolved.”

The divine sense paused, tinged with a hint of heaviness:
"That sea demon is born from the resentment and chaos of the ocean. As long as the ocean does not dry up, it is almost indestructible. It is easy to defeat, difficult to seal, and even more difficult to completely kill. External assistance is not a long-term solution. To eradicate this scourge, a new sea god must be born to rule the ocean with complete divine authority and purify the filth."

The divine oracle descended, instantly dispelling Poseidon's worries, but also stirring up an overwhelming sadness within her.

She understood what the Sea God meant.

The three of them, Haese and her companions, acted out of kindness this time, and it's impossible for them to stay on Poseidon Island as guardians forever.

Relying on outsiders is ultimately just a stopgap measure.

For Poseidon Island and the entire ocean to enjoy lasting peace, a deity of its own, one who can truly wield authority, must be born.

The Nine Trials of the Sea God... the final test requires the High Priest to sacrifice his life and soul in order to begin the path to godhood.

This was her ultimate fate, one she had known since she accepted the position of High Priestess.

A complex emotion flashed in Poseidon's beautiful eyes: a longing for life, a sense of regret for unfinished business, but more than anything, a sense of relief and resolute acceptance.

Having lived for over two hundred years, guarding this island and its faith throughout its life, perhaps... it is indeed time to face this inevitable end.

She remembered the man who was once considered invincible on land, sea, and air, the man Tang Chen who wielded the Haotian Hammer and was full of heroic spirit.

An unseen intuition had already told her that he had probably been dead for a long time.

The aura of Qian Daoliu, the high priest of that city that worshipped the angel god, also completely dissipated into the world not long ago, presumably as a sacrifice for the succession of the divine position.

Of the three once dominant powerhouses, only she remains alive today.

Her contemporaries had either passed away or retired, and this vast and magnificent sea, this island she had guarded all her life, seemed to gradually no longer need her, the guardian of the old era.

Rather than waiting alone for the end of time, let us use this broken body to ignite the flames of the new gods and bring a truly bright future to Poseidon Island.

Having figured everything out, the last trace of hesitation in Poseidon's eyes vanished, replaced by unwavering resolve.

She straightened her slightly disheveled priest's robes and turned to Heather with a solemn expression.

Amidst the slightly puzzled gazes of the crowd, Poseidon bowed deeply to Heather, performing the highest-level salute of the Poseidon Island.

"Your Excellency Heather."

Her voice was clear and solemn, echoing before the Temple of Poseidon.

"I, Poseidon, the High Priest of Poseidon Island, in the name of the Sea God's human representative, humbly request you—to accept the Sea God's nine trials and inherit the Sea God's divine position!"

Upon hearing this, everyone except Keludela, including Bai Xiuxiu who had just stopped crying and Xiaobai who was still processing the information about her daughter, showed expressions of shock.

Haiseyin herself was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, which seemed to contain the deep sea and starry sky.

She didn't answer immediately, but subconsciously turned her head and looked at Crydella beside her.

Despite her immense power, when it came to crucial decisions concerning the future, she preferred to listen to the advice of this wise and decisive empress.

When Krystal received Heather's gaze, her delicate chin lifted slightly, and the flames on her crown seemed to dance even more intensely.

She had just sensed that someone was contacting Poseidon. The only person who could contact Poseidon privately without their knowledge could be the deity worshipped on this island. In addition, she had already learned that this was the place where the sea god's lineage was passed down.

The truth is easy to guess: Poseidon Island is being targeted by the Vortex Demon God and is in danger of being overthrown at any time, but a new Poseidon has been unable to be born. At this time, she brought Heather to this place.

(End of this chapter)