The clouds and mist shifted endlessly, sometimes like rolling waves, sometimes like a serene beauty. Each change was unpredictable, yet it brought a profound sense of beauty and awe.
Dense primordial energy of heaven and earth lingered within the clouds. If an ordinary person could come here, even a single breath could extend their lifespan by decades. However, for an ordinary person, absorbing too much of this primordial energy would certainly not be a good thing.
This was divine power formed by the gods drawing upon the mental energy of lower planes.
Could ordinary people come here? The answer was, of course, no, because this was the God Realm, which transcended the Douluo Continent!
The majestic palaces, illuminated by the aura of the God Realm, shimmered with a faint golden light. This was the highest point of the entire God Realm, the God Realm Committee, and the place that controlled everything within the God Realm.
The changes that had occurred on the Douluo Continent recently had naturally attracted the attention of the gods of the God Realm; after all, something extraordinary had appeared on the Douluo Continent.
The main hall of the palace is octagonal, with every wall golden and countless scenes shimmering and shifting within them. Each golden screen represents a different world on a different planet in the mortal realm.
This is also where the God Realm Committee monitors the Douluo Continent.
In the center of the hall stands a round table. The tabletop, made of an unknown material, reveals wispy clouds within it, resembling an endless, deep time tunnel.
Five people sit around the table.
At the head of the table sits a middle-aged man with red hair. His aloof eyes seem unfocused, filled with murderous intent. His earrings emit a crimson glow, and an icy aura surrounds him, emanating an overwhelming sense of danger from afar.
To his left sit two people, one in black robes and the other in white robes. The man in black is middle-aged, and the woman in white robes appears to be a couple.
Sitting opposite them were a man and a woman. The man's features were obscured by a large purple cloak that completely covered his head. Only two red lights could be vaguely seen flickering within the cloak, exuding an aura of profound and terrifying mystery. The
woman beside him, however, possessed a completely different aura. She wore a long, emerald-green dress brimming with vitality, and a faint smile always graced her face. While her appearance was not as striking as the woman in white robes opposite her, she possessed a uniquely approachable and unforgettable life force. At
this time, the divine realm was ruled by five great god-kings: Asura, Goodness, Evil, Life, and Huimi.
The two god-kings, Goodness and Evil, ruled the divine realm, while the god of Asura, the goddess of life, and the god of destruction were the maintainers of order. These five god-kings and three enforcers jointly governed the lower realm through the Divine Realm Council.
The existence of the God Realm rests on the spiritual power generated by the various planes below. This spiritual power can be said to be generated by the beings of the lower realms, and can also be called the primordial energy of heaven and earth needed for cultivation.
The God Realm has been able to thrive and even grow stronger as it relies on the spiritual power provided by the 108 planes under its jurisdiction.
Douluo Continent is one of the 108 planes under the jurisdiction of the God Realm.
"Shura, there seems to be some unusual activity on Douluo Continent recently. It seems that beings from other worlds have invaded Douluo Continent." A deep voice came from the God of Destruction's large cloak, his eyes, pulsating with blood-red light, fixed on the God of Shura not far away.
The God of Asura's voice betrayed his weariness as he said, "God of Destruction, I'll be retiring soon. Could you perhaps allow me some rest?"
The God of Destruction coldly replied, "Rest? The spatial anomaly on Douluo Continent over a decade ago nearly caused the God Realm to slip out of your control. Have you forgotten?"
"Now, beings from other worlds have reappeared on Douluo Continent. Do you think these beings might affect the changes in the Douluo Star System we're monitoring?"
His tone was firm, and upon hearing this, the gazes of the other four all turned to the God of Destruction.
"Destruction, you can rest assured about this matter. The successor I've chosen is also on Douluo Star. With my inherited divine position for him, even if those otherworldly beings are strong, can they possibly be stronger than us?" The God of Asura's gaze narrowed slightly as he spoke in a deep voice.
The God of Asura's words forcefully silenced the God of Destruction.
"Hmph, I do hope it's as you say." The God of Destruction snorted coldly, his purple robes fluttering without wind, a flash of red light in his eyes before returning to calm in an instant.
The Goddess of Life, sitting beside him, patted the God of Destruction on the shoulder and said softly, "A day in the God Realm is a year in the mortal world. This is true in any plane. Since Asura will be retiring in a few days, don't trouble him with such a small matter."
"Besides, we don't fully understand the world of otherworldly beings. To be on the safe side, we shouldn't be too hasty. Let's observe further." Upon hearing
her words, the God of Destruction's eyes softened, and he returned to his usual composure.
Then, the God of Destruction turned his gaze to the round table before him, his eyes piercing through the misty clouds to the far north of the Douluo Continent. There, he saw beings never before seen on the Douluo Continent, and it was these beings that made him so wary.
"Hmph, otherworldly beings, don't be so presumptuous!" A flash of purple light appeared in the God of Destruction's eyes, and instantly, dark clouds gathered on the plains of the far north of the Douluo Continent, and purple lightning struck down.
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A few days later, the qualifying rounds of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament began.
To protect the privacy of the teams advancing to the qualifying rounds, and for security reasons, no spectators are allowed to watch. Therefore, the qualifying rounds are not as lively as the preliminary rounds. The Heaven Dou Empire chose the Royal Hunting Grounds, located fifty kilometers southwest of Heaven Dou City, as the venue.
Normally, this is where the royal family hunts and trains, and no one is allowed to approach it. Furthermore, ten thousand Royal Knights patrol the area.
"Please show your credentials." The Seven Star Academy members were stopped by the Royal Knights. These credentials were their qualification for the qualifying rounds.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiao took out his credentials from his robes and handed them to the knight.
After carefully examining the credentials, the knight, clad in silver armor and wearing a red tassel on his head, immediately saluted Cheng Xiao.
"Welcome to the Royal Hunting Grounds, Soul Masters of Seven Star Academy. Please allow me to lead the way." With that, the Royal Knight mounted his horse and led Cheng Xiao and the others into the hunting grounds.
Upon entering the grounds, they saw an area about a hundred meters in diameter, clearly intended for the competition.
On the north side of the venue, a VIP seating area was set up, which also served as the referee's table for the qualifying matches. Looking around, the first row of the VIP seating area, besides Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Platinum Bishop Salas, also included many nobles from the Empire and high-ranking officials from the Spirit Hall.
Clearly, this qualifying match was attracting more attention from the nobles and the Spirit Hall's leadership.
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