"Uh, we already know about this, Senior Nature God. Don't worry, I'll definitely find a way to solve this problem in the future!" Li Chang'an cut off the Nature God's long-winded explanation.
Who would've thought that at his interruption, the Nature God's eyes narrowed, and an invisible pressure fell heavily upon Li Chang'an.
"I've kept my mouth shut for hundreds of thousands of years, but today I must speak!"
"You must understand—the Divine Realm no longer has a place for our spirit beast lineage. Even if you inherit my legacy, you still won't be able to ascend there."
"The end result is this: you may gain the strength of a true god, but without a divine seat, you will ultimately die."
"Unable… to become immortal?" Mu Xi frowned.
The reason she had been so overjoyed when she discovered a divine inheritance wasn't just her identity—it was because becoming a god meant transcending reincarnation and obtaining eternal life.
After all, she knew that with Li Chang'an's talent, ascending to godhood was practically guaranteed.
But now, the Nature God was telling her she could only gain divine power, not eternal life. This was something Mu Xi found hard to accept.
Because more than anything, she wanted to stay by Chang'an's side—forever.
Seeing her mood sink, Li Chang'an gently patted her hand and spoke softly:
"Don't dwell on it. Maybe there'll be a chance in the future. For now, just gain divine strength first. I already told you—I'll solve this problem."
The Nature God, however, added bluntly:
"Due to restrictions of the Douluo world, even if you pass my Nine Trials, you cannot become a true god. At best, you'll be a false one."
Li Chang'an: 'Damn it…'
Sensing the atmosphere turning heavy, the Nature God hurried to explain:
"But actually, you only need to wait for one opportunity."
"What opportunity?" Li Chang'an snapped, annoyed.
'Couldn't she have said this all at once instead of dragging it out?'
'Was there really a way other than overthrowing the Divine Realm?'
"When someone on Douluo Continent becomes a god, you can borrow the momentum of heaven and earth to ascend in an instant. In that moment, the world itself will transform, and you'll seize divinity."
The Nature God's tone was earnest, not even caring about Li Chang'an's rudeness. Beside them, Xiao Yuer shot Li Chang'an a glare.
In short, because spirit beasts were forbidden from ascending, and because of Douluo Continent's restrictions, Mu Xi couldn't yet become a god even with the Nature God's legacy. She would have to wait until a human achieved godhood and then use the resulting surge of heavenly power to ascend alongside it.
But when would that be? Truthfully, the Nature God didn't know. After all, it had been countless ages since a god had appeared on Douluo Continent.
Still, she rambled on:
"I sense that the continent's destiny is stirring. Within the next few millennia, many chosen of heaven may appear. Gods are bound to emerge."
"Don't worry, Mu Xi. Ten years at most, and someone will become a god. Believe me." Li Chang'an secretly transmitted his voice to her. Others might not know the future, but how could he not?
Even if events played out as before, several divine inheritances would eventually surface. And now, with his presence, things would only move faster.
"Stay calm—don't show it. Just agree." Li Chang'an reminded her again via sound transmission.
"…Very well, Senior. I accept your inheritance."
Mu Xi nodded calmly, but in her heart, she trusted only Li Chang'an's words.
"Good. I hope you live to see that day. Now, I shall pass on my Godheart to you!"
The Nature God finally relaxed. Once glorious and awe-inspiring, she now had no place in the Divine Realm. If she didn't pass on her legacy soon, it would vanish forever.
Put simply—better to sell while there's still a buyer.
"Godheart?" Li Chang'an raised a brow. This was the first time he'd heard of such a thing.
"It is the core I condensed upon becoming a god. Though I died, my Godheart remained intact—that is what has sustained this tomb all these years."
As her words fell, a white, fist-sized, heart-shaped crystal glowing with gentle light floated up from the center of the tomb.
This was the true core of the entire chamber.
The divine power it radiated was overwhelming.
When it appeared, both Li Chang'an and Mu Xi felt their hearts tremble. This pressure was on a level they could not resist, no matter how they tried.
"This is my Godheart. Today, I will merge it with you. At the same time, the Nine Trials of Nature will begin. Don't worry—they'll be easy."
"Once you pass, if anyone becomes a god in the future, this Godheart will allow you to ascend instantly. Even before that, merging with it will grant you immense benefits."
The Nature God's voice faded, and the glowing heart suddenly vanished from the center of the tomb, reappearing at Mu Xi's side.
"Empty your mind. Let me guide it."
Her voice was solemn, divine—perhaps the last time she would sound so majestic.
Following her instructions, Mu Xi relaxed her spirit. The Godheart slowly dissolved into a glowing white energy and began merging into her body.
The process itself was surprisingly uneventful. Aside from the initial blinding light and wave of divine power, Li Chang'an didn't feel much afterward.
After all, the Nature God's remaining power was limited. The more she used, the less she had. Other than that first display, she had to conserve what remained.
All he saw was Mu Xi bathed in white light, absorbing it little by little. Her aura quietly shifted.
Her strength hadn't changed, but her presence had. She now carried a sanctity that brooked no defilement. Still, compared to Li Chang'an's own aura of nature, it fell short.
Even so, Li Chang'an could tell: though her strength remained the same, Mu Xi's potential had skyrocketed. In terms of future promise, even Tang San wouldn't outshine her.
About two hours later, the glow faded, and Mu Xi reappeared in front of him.
She now wore a simple white top, black casual pants, her hair loose and flowing. Her alluring yet innocent peach blossom eyes shimmered, her delicate pale face exuded charm, and a faint aura of nature surrounded her.
Even in plain clothes, she was like a fairy descended from the Ninth Heaven.
Li Chang'an couldn't help but feel the urge to press this fairy beneath him.
'…Wait, why am I thinking like that?' He questioned himself, startled.
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