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With the spread of this belief, countless commoners who had suffered under the hardships of the old era were moved to tears of joy.
The Pantheon, as the unified faith and state religion of the two nations, now underwent a qualitative leap in this world where gods existed and most commoners relied on faith for spiritual solace. This surge in faith power far exceeded anything seen before.
Although Ye Wen could directly draw upon the primal energy of heaven and earth as his divine source, this unique form of faith power was something he couldn't replicate by hand.
At this moment, Ye Wen's understanding of the Great Benevolent Medical Immortal was progressing at an unprecedented pace.
The highest doctor heals the nation; the middle doctor heals people; the lowest doctor heals patients according to the laws of the earth, which follow the laws of heaven, which follow the Dao, and the Dao follows nature. The way of humanity is to reduce excess and replenish deficiencies.
All sorts of insights flashed rapidly through Ye Wen's mind, which he absorbed one after another. As a result, his cultivation began to soar dramatically.
Soul Saint, Soul Douluo, Title Douluo, Super Douluo, Limit Douluo—
Though the rapid increase in cultivation left Ye Wen intoxicated, it didn't cause him to lose himself completely. He capped his strength at the peak quasi-divine level of the Douluo Continent and stopped advancing further.
However, his progress did not halt there. At this moment, Ye Wen channeled all his advancements into comprehending the higher laws.
After an indeterminate amount of time, Ye Wen heard a familiar yet strange sound of shattering near his ears.
His eyes first turned hazy, then filled with joy.
"Finally, they've returned," Ye Wen murmured.
Ye Wen stood up, and two streams of clear tears flowed down his cheeks involuntarily. Without hesitation, he turned around and embraced the two women who had suddenly appeared behind him.
Ye Wen sighed emotionally, "Welcome back."
At some point, Gu Yuena and Na'er had completed their resurrection and were now standing fully intact behind Ye Wen.
Though Gu Yuena and Na'er were two entities in one, even a supreme God King-level opponent during the previous civilization war had nearly driven them to death when they sacrificed themselves as bait.
It could be said that if the three of them hadn't entered the cycle of reincarnation together at the end, there would no longer be a Gu Yuena in this world.
But it wasn't just Ye Wen who was overjoyed—Gu Yuena and Na'er responded to his embrace with equal fervor.
Only in the face of death can one truly understand their deepest feelings.
Without a doubt, at this moment, the hearts of these three individuals were filled only with each other. They were happy and content beyond measure.
However, before Gu Yuena and Na'er could revel in their joy for long, their expressions suddenly changed, and they cried out in unison, "No!"
But Ye Wen did not stop his actions as they requested. Instead, he firmly held the two women in his embrace, his complexion gradually turning pale.
Martial Souls
Even among the many worlds under the Douluo God Realm, martial souls were considered an exceptionally unique cultivation system. A martial soul could represent oneself, any object, or even more than just a tool—it could be akin to a living avatar.
Regardless of the form, martial souls were deeply tied to a soul master's bloodline.
And now, Ye Wen was separating his own martial soul.
As a supreme God King originating from Douluo, Ye Wen understood the importance of his martial soul to himself, but he also knew how crucial the bloodline of his martial soul was to Gu Yuena and Na'er, the roots of their existence.
Though the two women had been resurrected, it was only on a spiritual level. To truly revive and become independent beings again, they needed to separate from Ye Wen.
To achieve independence and full resurrection, Ye Wen had to strip away his own martial soul, sacrificing it as Tang San once did for Xiao Wu.
But unlike the deceitful Tang San, who could reattach his detached soul rings, Ye Wen was fundamentally severing his Silver Dragon God King martial soul to serve as the vessel for Gu Yuena and Na'er's resurrection.
Yet, how could someone who truly loved another allow their beloved to come back to life at the cost of their own harm? This was why Gu Yuena and Na'er tried to stop Ye Wen.
However, as the current possessor of the martial soul, Ye Wen had absolute control over it.
Their objections were futile!
At this moment, Ye Wen's previously vibrant appearance visibly paled, and his body began to grow gaunt.
But there was no trace of pain in Ye Wen's eyes—instead, they were brimming with boundless love.
When he felt his martial soul's bloodline completely stripped away, Ye Wen smiled with relief. Though his former martial soul was gone, leaving him as a Limit Douluo without a martial soul, Ye Wen was not worried.
He released the two women but gently held their delicate fingers.
"Resurrect, my loves!"
A brilliant divine light erupted, and an overwhelming divine might surged toward the heavens, drawing the attention of all nearby powerful beings.
But these onlookers were insignificant to Ye Wen. What truly mattered was that with Gu Yuena and Na'er's resurrection, traces of their divine power were exposed, possibly detected by the secretly observing Destruction God King.
As Ye Wen expected, the Destruction God King, who had been lurking, immediately locked onto the scene, his gaze filled with suspicion as he stared at Gu Yuena and Na'er at the center of the divine fluctuations.
"This is!?" he exclaimed. "Though faint, it's unmistakably the aura of the Dragon God!!!"
Similarly, the Silver Dragon King hiding deep within the Star Dou Forest noticed this development. She looked toward Ye Wen with uncertainty but ultimately decided to stay cautious. Still recovering from her severe injuries, she lacked the strength to confront the godly realm's elite.
Though Ye Wen was extremely weak at this moment, he still turned his back to shield the two women, his sharp gaze fixed on the sky.
"Destruction," Ye Wen said calmly, "is it polite to stare so intently at others' wives?"
Though the Destruction God King maintained eye contact with Ye Wen while spying from the god realm, he discreetly summoned all the god realm's God Kings to his side.
Why was Destruction so tense? It was because the shadow cast by the former Dragon God was too profound.
Even among supreme God Kings, there were differences. The Dragon God's divine position was a creation godhood, encompassing myriad abilities. Even after tens of thousands of years, the essence of Gu Yuena and Na'er's presence still bore traces of the Dragon God's legacy.
Though the Douluo God Realm had since produced two new supreme God Kings—Kindness and Evil—in Destruction's eyes, these former leaders still fell short of the Dragon God.
Now, just as Destruction sought to seize power and forge his own supreme myth, he realized that the return of the being who once made him tremble was imminent. How could he not be anxious?
(Silver Dragon King: ??? Am I really that terrifying? If so, why haven't they come to hunt me all these years? Did I hide that well?)
Ye Wen paid no heed to the hidden thoughts of those sneaking around. Despite appearing incredibly weak, he stood firm like an unshakable divine mountain, steadfastly protecting his wives behind him.
"I said, Destruction, withdraw your gaze!"
Destruction frowned, his heart filled with resentment. 'This guy exudes arrogance—he's courting death!'
But in the end, Destruction didn't utter that line. He could sense that Ye Wen was playing his old tricks, beginning to harness the primal forces of heaven and earth to counter him.
However, this time Destruction held the moral high ground. After all, the Dragon God, that lunatic, had not only slaughtered the dragon race's deities but also unleashed chaos, leading to the Dragon God War. None of the remaining ancient gods in the god realm harbored goodwill toward dragons or the former Dragon God.
Thus, the Destruction God King declared with righteous indignation, "Vast Sea, hand over those two women behind you. I suspect they are remnants of the former Dragon God. For the stability of the god realm, I cannot allow these two dangerous elements to continue existing.
No matter how you argue or even dare to fight us to the death, this decision will not change.
The blood debt owed by the dragon race is too great. We cannot allow another dragon to ascend to godhood!"
Ye Wen sneered dismissively. "What grandstanding nonsense is this, Destruction?
Do you really think I didn't notice the restrictions placed on Douluo Star because of the Dragon God's madness? Soul beasts are forbidden from ascending to godhood.
Though my two wives carry the aura of the Dragon God, they are now fully human! On what grounds do you make such brainless declarations?
And do you really think I don't know you were a survivor of that great war? Do you not know the true cause of that tragedy?"
At this moment, Destruction fell silent.
And deep in hiding, the Silver Dragon King grew even quieter, realizing there might be flaws in her understanding of the Dragon God War.
"No soul beasts may ascend to godhood? Then what was the point of my efforts to retaliate against the god realm? With this rule in place, I can't cultivate divine beasts. What am I supposed to do?"
In the end, the Silver Dragon King's mind was filled with questions. But thinking of her weakened cultivation, she decided to stay quiet and watch the show. She was far too weak to gain any advantage against these God King elites.
Destruction, meanwhile, was surprised. He had thought Ye Wen was merely an ancient god from another world, but now he suspected Ye Wen might have ties to the Dragon God era. His gaze shifted uncertainly toward Ye Wen.
At this moment, the Life God King spoke. "It seems Lord Vast Sea knows quite a bit.
But regardless, as long as these two ladies are connected to the Dragon God, we cannot easily allow you to ascend to the god realm. Doing so would be irresponsible for the safety of the entire god realm. I hope you understand, as the dragon deities of the past brought too much tragedy to us gods."
The Life God King's voice was like a gentle breeze sweeping across the land, bringing boundless vitality. Ordinary people hearing it would fall into its soothing embrace.
But Ye Wen remained unmoved, replying calmly, "I said my two wives will not be tied to the Dragon God, and they won't be. They merely held fragments of the Dragon God's divine position, gaining insight into his creative laws, which is why they carry a similar aura.
Moreover, let me make this clear: my relationship with my wives is no less significant than yours with your spouses. If you persist in this matter, I won't hesitate to initiate an ultimate divine war!"
As he spoke, Ye Wen revealed his murderous intent—a rare sight indeed.
At this moment, the very fabric of the world seemed to dim. The strongest beings closest to Ye Wen turned pale with fear, feeling as though the world had turned crimson.
Only now did the people of this world finally witness the decisive and fearsome side of Ye Wen, the legendary supreme God King.
Feeling this murderous intent that seemed to tear apart space itself, the Destruction God King's expression changed once again. He realized he had underestimated this reconstituted powerhouse once more.
Meanwhile, Ji Dong and Lie Yan exchanged awkward glances. They hadn't expected this unfamiliar strong individual to uncover their secrets.
After all, in all of San Shao's (the author of the original Douluo series) written worlds, which protagonist doesn't have a heart-wrenching love story?
Realizing Ye Wen's resolve and immense power, the Destruction God King's thoughts fluctuated several times before he finally sighed.
He backed down.
After all, the current god realm was but a fragment of the Dragon God Domain from the Dragon God era—it couldn't withstand another major upheaval.
Though Ye Wen hadn't yet truly broken through to the divine level, Destruction now saw that this man was deliberately suppressing his rank. If Ye Wen were determined to ignite a war among God Kings, the god realm wouldn't stand a chance against him.
Destruction briefly considered severing the bond between the god realm and Douluo Star, but under the same starry sky, if the other party sought revenge, even cutting ties wouldn't guarantee the safety of his god realm.
After much deliberation, the Destruction God King could only address Ye Wen earnestly.
"Vast Sea, I've witnessed your resolve.
But for the safety of the god realm, even if I don't act against your wives, I hope you'll swear an oath.
If you and your wives ever attack the god realm, may the divine laws punish you, barring you from ever reaching higher realms.
If you can swear this, I promise never to act against you and your wives again. If I break this vow, may the divine laws punish me, barring me from ever reaching higher realms."
But Ye Wen's expression remained unchanged.
An oath?
Even if it were meaningless, Ye Wen wouldn't take such a vow.
Did they really think he, the King of God Kings, had no pride? Being repeatedly provoked and asked to make guarantees to these weaker beings? How disrespectful!
Ye Wen took a step forward, his gaze wild and unrestrained, and coldly said, "You want me to swear? Are you worthy, Destruction?"
At this moment, the world darkened.
All sound seemed to cease. Finally losing patience, Destruction unleashed a terrifying murderous intent, matching Ye Wen's defiance.
"Ye Wen! Don't push it too far!" the Destruction God King shouted, abandoning all decorum as he addressed Ye Wen by name.
Ye Wen smirked disdainfully. With a casual flick of his right hand, the Trident of the Sea God appeared in his grasp.
"This is my line, Destruction. Don't push it too far!
As a proud God King, why should I compromise or swear oaths to others? If you wish to fight, then let's fight!"
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