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Chapter 2358 - 2378: How about, you join the Sea God Sect?_1

Chapter 2358: Chapter 2378: How about, you join the Sea God Sect?_1

The deep blue tides gradually ceased their surging, and a golden lotus stood upon the sea surface. With a bright moon hanging in the sky, its moonlight cascaded down, making Golden Lotus seem as though it had come to life, producing a hazy golden radiance that grew increasingly mysterious.

Lin Chen felt both shock and delight, thrilled that Nalan Wushuang’s Phenomenon had truly advanced, but alarmed that something seemed to have gone wrong with the Sea Tide Pearl.

Before, Lin Chen could clearly sense the terrifying power of the Sea Tide Pearl, but now, as Nalan Wushuang forced a breakthrough with the spiritual power of the Sea Tide Pearl, he could no longer sense its presence.

It was completely obscured by the tidal force released by Nalan Wushuang.

Nalan Wushuang herself also realized the issue. With a wave of her hand, all Phenomena turned into Light Points and returned to her body.

All the tides disappeared, and Nalan Wushuang’s figure became visible again. She looked down at the Sea Tide Pearl in her hand, her expression turning awkward.

The Sea Tide Pearl, which previously seemed alive with its sea-blue luminescence and overflowing spirituality, now appeared dull and lifeless, like an ordinary stone.

Nalan Wushuang momentarily lost all joy from the advancement of her Phenomenon, feeling only the awkwardness and unease of having caused a problem.

She instinctively looked at Lin Chen, her eyes filled with a plea for help, resembling a helpless kitten.

She could swear that she hadn’t intentionally absorbed the spiritual Qi from the Sea Tide Pearl; it was as if the pearl’s spiritual Qi, drawn to her, surged out in great volumes and directly fused with her Phenomenon, leaving her no chance to refuse.

Shangguan Xuanyin retracted his hand, and the Protection Shield dissolved. Lin Chen quickly approached, glanced at the Sea Tide Pearl, and his expression subtly changed.

Even though he was not thoroughly familiar with the Sea Tide Pearl, the difference between the once spiritually abundant stone and now the insignificant, dusty stone made many things clear.

Lin Chen took the Sea Tide Pearl from Nalan Wushuang’s hand and, feeling rather guilty, returned to Shangguan Xuanyin’s side with an awkward statement, "It has turned out like this. Believe me, Nalan didn’t do this on purpose. Actually, the part about comprehending a breakthrough opportunity I mentioned before was made up on the spot; we just wanted to see the difference between the Sea Tide Pearl and the Phenomenon’s tides..."

Shangguan Xuanyin accepted the Sea Tide Pearl with a calm expression, briefly probed it with his Divine Sense, then cut open his chest skin, shoved the Sea Tide Pearl inside, and healed the wound.

After settling all this, Shangguan Xuanyin smiled and responded to Lin Chen, "I know, if all this had been actively controlled by Nalan fellow cultivator, I would have intervened and stopped everything long ago."

Shangguan Xuanyin turned to look at Nalan Wushuang and laughingly said, "Nalan fellow cultivator’s Innate Phenomenon and the ability of the Sea Tide Pearl are similar. No, I should say even more formidable. The fusion of a Phenomenon with a Magical Treasure to produce a wonderful reaction is very rare indeed. Today, I have had an eye-opener. This incident is not something that fellow cultivator Nalan can be blamed for, so you needn’t feel sorry."

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief. Okay, as long as you’re sure about it. Otherwise, if you were to throw the blame on us, claiming this was all a cunning scheme by the Three Sects against the Sea God Sect, then I wouldn’t be able to bear it.

Though the entire event was indeed condoned subtly by Shangguan Xuanyin, who also stated that he would not pursue the matter, it had ultimately caused severe damage to the Sea Tide Pearl and eroded Shangguan Xuanyin’s Combat Power. This was no small matter.

Lin Chen proactively inquired, "How can the spiritual power stored in the Sea Tide Pearl be swiftly replenished? You have to battle the Three Sects’ Saint Son soon, and without the help of the Sea Tide Pearl, will it greatly affect your Combat Power?"

Shangguan Xuanyin replied, "The impact is definite, but my confidence in victory is not given by a mere Sea Tide Pearl. It needs to be placed within a special Array Formation, which then absorbs spiritual Qi to convert into stored spiritual power. This Array Formation is only in the Sea God Sect’s main temple. After this matter concludes, I’ll return and refill it."

Lin Chen’s guilt remained unabated, "Isn’t there another way to replenish the spiritual power? If today’s incident affects your battles, I would feel very guilty."

Shangguan Xuanyin laughed, "Friend Lin is truly an honest person. You clearly lean more toward the Three Sects, yet now you worry about me, fearing that I will lose."

Lin Chen forced a smile. This was like accepting favors and feeling obligated. He had taken great advantage of Shangguan Xuanyin, and now had contributed to the decrease in his power. How could he not feel guilt and embarrassment when he was not the kind of person to act as if nothing had happened?

Shangguan Xuanyin laughed, "How about this? If I truly lose the Competition because of the Sea Tide Pearl, and Friend Lin really feels troubled, why not join my Sea God Sect?"

Ah?

Lin Chen was astonished by Shangguan Xuanyin’s proposal. Are you also inviting me to join the sect? Didn’t I just say I prefer freedom and don’t like restrictions?

For a moment, Lin Chen didn’t know how to respond—refusing felt somewhat embarrassing, but agreeing was somewhat reluctantly in his heart.

Shangguan Xuanyin smiled, "This is just a proposal. Friend Lin, you can refuse. But if you are willing, upon joining the sect, you will certainly be given a high position, and there is no way you would be a mere unknown disciple."

Suddenly, Nalan Wushuang, who had been shielded behind Lin Chen, spoke up, "I absorbed the Sea Tide Pearl’s spiritual power. If you really lose because of it, I’ll join the Sea God Sect."