Chapter 388: Power Beyond the Divine
At this moment, Tang San was utterly consumed by madness. He was far more attuned than others to the looming threat within Wuhun City. Instead of a prolonged war of attrition, he resolved to go all in, believing that with the immense dark energy coursing through him, he could transcend the final threshold and ascend to godhood before Qian Renxue.
Unlike other divine inheritances, the God of Destruction emphasized raw power and annihilation, along with an unrelenting focus on evil.
If Tang San could ascend first, avenging his family and ruling the world would become mere trivialities.
Sword Douluo and his three allies coordinated closely, their teamwork a thorn in Tang San's side. Even with his immense power, attacking them head-on was a challenge. Instead, Tang San shifted his strategy, targeting others on the battlefield.
By now, Tang San had absorbed an overwhelming amount of energy from high-level spirit masters and spirit beasts. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he had consumed the essence of most of the battlefield, reaching an almost terrifying level of strength.
Divine Realm, Evil God's Temple.
The five God Kings had gathered, with even the Sea God present.
They stood before a massive mirror, through which scenes from the mortal realm played out. The mirror showed Yang Potian, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Tang San, each at critical moments in their respective trials. Surrounding these central figures were glimpses of others, including Ye Lingling and Yang Tianyue, each navigating their own pivotal paths.
Judging by their progress, Tang San lagged behind despite the vast amounts of life force and spirit energy he had absorbed. Without the ninth spirit ring for his Clear Sky Hammer or a torso bone, his pace was slower than the others. Yet, his methods were undoubtedly the most extreme and reckless.
The Asura God spoke coldly, "Evil, are you truly intent on carrying out your plan? At this rate, the Douluo Continent may face complete devastation."
The Evil God King's face darkened. "Asura, it's too soon to declare a winner or loser. Tang San's qualities are precisely what make him suitable for the plan ahead."
Asura scoffed, "Suitable? This 'plan' of yours is nothing more than a scheme to manipulate the spirit beasts' destiny. The more I see of Tang San, the less impressed I am."
Evil shook his head. "You're wrong. Tang San's selfishness and extremism make him the perfect candidate for our designs against the spirit beasts."
He continued, "The only real threats among the spirit beasts are the Silver Dragon King and the sealed Golden Dragon King. We've long anticipated their moves. If our calculations are correct, we might even replicate the power of the Dragon God."
Asura God frowned, his expression grave. "If we follow the Silver Dragon King's path, there's indeed a chance to achieve such power. But do you really think we can control it? Even the Dragon God himself lost control and nearly brought about catastrophe."
Evil snorted in disdain. "So what? A little risk can't deter us from pursuing such strength. The state of the Divine Realm demands we take this gamble."
Asura sighed. "Do as you wish. My position as Asura God will soon pass to my successor. Whatever happens next is no longer my concern."
He glanced at Yang Potian, who was enveloped by the golden glow of a massive ancient tree. In his hand was the Asura Demon Sword, which seemed on the verge of fusing with him completely.
"Asura God," he said again, "I believe Yang Potian is the Divine Realm's true hope. The energy within him—a force of creation—may surpass even the Dragon God."
The God of Life chimed in, "I can't fully comprehend the power within Yang Potian, but it's remarkable. He has already gathered the five elements—gold, wood, water, fire, and earth—alongside Asura God's strength, destructive energy, temporal energy, destructive force, and dark power. Perhaps this is the genesis of the power we've sought—a power surpassing the God Kings."
"If he has come this far, we should give him the opportunity to succeed."
The God of Destruction shook his head. "Opportunities are earned through struggle. Only after destruction can there be creation. Yang Potian's daring is his only chance. Should he fail, the Silver Dragon King will not let him live."
He gestured, and the mirror shifted, revealing the Silver Dragon King deep within the Dragon Valley.
Her wounds were healing rapidly, nearly gone. Before her floated a massive crystal, its nine-colored radiance exuding a gentle glow. This was the Dragon God's Heart, the core of the Dragon Valley and the essence of the Dragon God.
The energy of the Dragon God's Heart flowed into the Silver Dragon King, accelerating her transformation. Even the God Kings felt its oppressive power. The Dragon God's Heart, an artifact of unparalleled might, remained a force to be reckoned with despite its millennia of dormancy.
The Kind God King finally spoke, "Let the mortals of the Douluo Continent resolve their struggles. We mustn't intervene prematurely. Only if the entire world faces destruction should we step in. Billions of lives can't be allowed to vanish."
"Evil, leave Tang San to his fate."
The God Kings fell silent, tacitly agreeing with her words.
After a long pause, the God of Life added, "I care little for the Douluo Continent, but I do worry for my successor. She possesses a purity of life force I haven't seen in millennia."
Evil smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Little Green. While chaos unfolds, we'll protect the promising ones."
Beside him, the Sea God wore a bitter expression, silently lamenting his inclusion in this mess. He wasn't even supposed to be part of the God Kings' deliberations, but with his inheritor caught in the crossfire, he had no choice but to endure.
Wuhun City, Angel Shrine.
Qian Renxue was undergoing the final stage of her Angel God inheritance. She was mere moments away from success when a sudden anomaly occurred. A peculiar energy surged within her abdomen, as if a power surpassing the Angel God's bloodline was being born.
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