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Tang San was troubled.
His current Shura God position was his main support for being a member of the Divine Realm Committee, so he naturally couldn't pass it on just yet.
The Sea God position, on the other hand, was his main source of faith power. It was essentially an extra "salary" aside from his Divine Realm Committee income and had been the foundation of his rapid cultivation growth over the years.
Therefore, he couldn't give up the Sea God position for the time being either.
Of course, the faith power was only part of the reason. The real reason he was unwilling to part with the Sea God position was because he hadn't yet fully reaped its benefits.
Ten thousand years had passed on Douluo Continent. Over that time, the vast amount of faith power contributed by the sea spirit beasts and soul masters of Douluo Continent had all been channeled to enhance the Sea God position. Now, he was just a step away from attaining the position of God King. There was absolutely no way he would abandon it now.
He wanted to fully experience the strength of dual god positions and only consider passing them on after fully integrating that power into himself.
As a result, if he wanted to re-establish a connection with Douluo Continent, he had no choice but to look for Rong Nianbing.
He would use the inheritance space of the divine position as a bridge to link the Divine Realm with Douluo Continent.
This was a detail unknown to the Abyss.
The inheritance space of a divine position was itself a secret of the Divine Realm. Its unique nature was naturally unknown to the outside world.
Without access to the Divine Realm's plane, there would be no way to know such things.
"Where are you heading off to again, Tang San?"
Just after exiting the Divine Hall and before he had gone far, Tang San was intercepted by the God of Destruction.
The God of Destruction had become truly wary of Tang San.
This guy never seemed to take the rules of the Divine Realm seriously and was practically reckless in interfering with the lower realm.
Currently, Su Yu of Douluo Continent was preparing to execute a plan against the Abyss, and the God of Destruction couldn't allow Tang San to spoil things.
The plan against the Abyss was progressing steadily, and he couldn't let Tang San swoop in and steal the fruits of their labor.
"Destruction, are you spying on me?" Tang San's expression darkened as he stared at the God of Destruction, divine power surging around him. His posture was clearly demanding an explanation.
Tang San was also a member of the Divine Realm Committee and a God King-level entity. Yet the God of Destruction dared to monitor his actions so closely?
"Tang San, this is merely the Divine Realm Committee expressing concern. Just a few days ago, you made a massive disturbance in Douluo Continent. Shouldn't we be cautious about you interfering again? Is that really considered spying?" the God of Destruction replied firmly, leaving Tang San speechless.
"Hmph, I'm just going out to meet with a few friends from the Divine Realm. You're going to police that too?"
"As long as it doesn't break any Divine Realm rules, I won't interfere."
Tang San arrived at the valley of the God of Emotion.
"Sea God? What brings you here?"
Seeing Tang San arrive, Rong Nianbing looked puzzled — and truthfully, a bit guilty.
Strictly speaking, Tang San had already left his mark on Huo Yuhao, something Rong Nianbing could sense. Though extremely faint, it was undeniably the aura of Tang San's divine power.
Even though Rong Nianbing had secretly marked Huo Yuhao in hopes of inheriting the Life God position, he knew that Huo Yuhao had long been selected by Tang San for that role.
In fact, the reason why the Life God only gave Huo Yuhao an eight-tier red-level trial and not a full divine assessment may well have been because he was already considered part of Tang San's domain.
Yes — Rong Nianbing's imagination was working overtime, and he was very aware that he was essentially stealing the Sea God's successor.
"Rong Nianbing, you've already placed your inheritance mark on Huo Yuhao, haven't you?" Tang San didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
Seeing Tang San call it out so bluntly, Rong Nianbing, while feeling guilty inside, showed no sign of backing down. His expression basically said, Yeah, I did — so what?
"I'm currently unable to pass down my god position. Since you've discovered Huo Yuhao and your divine position is quite compatible with his, I won't hold you accountable for this," Tang San said graciously.
Although Rong Nianbing sensed something was off, seeing that Tang San wasn't pressing the issue, he decided not to dig deeper.
"I came here to remind you — you should bestow the divine trial already."
"Hmm?"
Rong Nianbing frowned and looked at Tang San.
Was Tang San trying to interfere with the inheritance of his divine position?
Even if he had been in the wrong initially, Tang San had no right to meddle in the inheritance of his godhood!
"Let me put it this way — Huo Yuhao has probably already become a Titled Douluo. If you don't bestow the divine trial soon, it might be too late."
"Huh?"
Rong Nianbing was stunned.
Wha—what?! While he wasn't paying attention, Huo Yuhao had already reached the level of Titled Douluo?
Thinking back to the Life God's eight-tier red trial, Rong Nianbing felt it actually made sense.
Oh crap — he's already a Titled Douluo, and I still haven't given him the divine trial...
Rong Nianbing realized this was a clear dereliction of duty.
Still, he felt it wasn't entirely his fault.
The Divine Realm had severed its connection with Douluo Continent, so Rong Nianbing had no way of monitoring Huo Yuhao constantly. Naturally, this made it difficult for him to stay updated on Huo Yuhao's condition.
Thanks to Tang San's reminder, Rong Nianbing now genuinely intended to bestow the divine trial as soon as possible.
However, he still maintained a wary demeanor as he looked at Tang San and asked, "Sea God, how do you know what's going on in the lower realm?"
Tang San replied with a helpless expression, "I don't know the exact situation down there. That's precisely why I came to see you. Huo Yuhao's soul power level is just a guess on my part — but a highly likely one. Based on his rate of progress and the current state of Douluo Continent, it wouldn't be surprising if he's already reached the level of Titled Douluo. And in terms of combat strength, he's likely even stronger."
"My sect is still on Douluo Continent, as is Shrek Academy, where I and the God of War were cultivated. I'm worried about their current state. Most importantly, my little Qi — Xiaoqi — is still down there."
When Rong Nianbing heard that Tang San was still trying to interfere with sects and academies on Douluo Continent, he frowned.
It was understandable to care for one's trusted companions and family in the lower realm, but Tang San was clearly going too far. In fact, it was widely believed that the reason the Divine Realm's connection with Douluo Continent was severed in the first place was due to Tang San's excessive interference, which led to conflict with the God of Destruction.
But upon hearing that Xiaoqi — Tang Wutong — was still in the lower realm, Rong Nianbing finally relaxed his brow.
A daughter still in the lower realm — that was something he could understand.
"You want me to use the divine trial to check in on the situation on Douluo Continent, and at the same time, look after Xiaoqi?"
"That's right, Brother Nianbing. I'll be counting on you this time."
"I'll take care of Xiaoqi. You should be going now."
Even if Tang San was the Asura God, Rong Nianbing wasn't intimidated.
His confidence came from his own strength.
Among the first-level gods in the Divine Realm who had the potential to rival a God King with their own power, aside from the Sea God, only the God of Emotion — himself — stood out.
Douluo Continent
During his cultivation, Huo Yuhao suddenly sensed a summoning force.
"Is this... the aura of a god?"
Having inherited the Life God's legacy through Su Yu, and having witnessed the Fire God's inheritance grounds, he had become quite familiar with the aura of divine power.
The moment he felt the pull, he immediately recognized it as a summons from the Divine Realm.
"But isn't the Divine Realm disconnected from the continent?"
Huo Yuhao didn't respond to the summoning immediately. Instead, he went to consult Su Yu.
Given the severed link between the Divine Realm and Douluo Continent, even if Rong Nianbing was the one calling him, he wouldn't be able to bring Huo Yuhao directly into the Divine Realm. The only way to connect was through mutual effort — meeting within the divine inheritance space where the formal trial could be granted.
"Brother Yu, I've sensed a summoning from the Divine Realm."
"What?" Su Yu was surprised. Why would Huo Yuhao be summoned at a time like this?
"It feels like I'm being called somewhere, maybe to be taken to another location," Huo Yuhao guessed. "Could it be the God of Emotion you mentioned before?"
The God of Emotion?
Su Yu suddenly understood.
Since it didn't directly concern him, he had gradually forgotten about Huo Yuhao's connection to the God of Emotion.
Back then, he had even reminded Huo Yuhao that the God of Emotion might hold a legacy linked to the power of Order, and told him to inquire about it if he ever received a summons.
But after that, the matter had slipped from Su Yu's mind completely.
"Go. And don't forget to ask about condensing the God of Order's position."
"Got it."
Huo Yuhao returned to the cultivation room, sat down cross-legged, and began to focus on the summoning force. Following its guidance, his consciousness detached from his body.
Su Yu, sensing the process from outside the cultivation room, let out a breath of relief.
"There's no trace of the Sea God's aura. It must be Rong Nianbing's summons."
Inheritance Domain
"I am the God of Emotion. Huo Yuhao, are you willing to inherit my godhood?" Rong Nianbing's tone was solemn.
Huo Yuhao looked hesitant.
"Hmm?" Rong Nianbing noticed something strange. He immediately followed Huo Yuhao's current consciousness, projecting his divine sense toward Douluo Continent to assess the situation.
"Hm?!"
His divine sense was instantly repelled. As it returned, his expression changed.
There were gods on Douluo Continent?
One bore both death and light attributes… and another—many, many auras interwoven and chaotic.
What was going on?
As he looked at Huo Yuhao, Rong Nianbing's expression shifted repeatedly, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.
God-level beings on Douluo Continent?
If his brief perception was accurate, this was undoubtedly connected to the Divine Realm's severed link with the Douluo plane.
And that severed connection—was it not the result of a conflict between the God of Destruction and the Sea God?
"The disconnection between the Divine Realm and Douluo Continent must have something to do with a power struggle or scheme between the two of them."
In that moment, Rong Nianbing began to realize: Tang San had used him as a piece in their divine chessboard.
"You don't wish to inherit my godhood?"
"God of Emotion, your divine position is powerful and closely linked to spiritual power, which does make it a good fit for me. But I'm also pursuing another path. I wanted to seek your advice first," Huo Yuhao replied tactfully, not rejecting the offer outright.
"Oh?" Rong Nianbing raised an eyebrow.
"I wish to walk the path of the God of Order. I've already begun forming the framework of an Order Godhood. I wonder what insights you might be able to offer?"
"You're aiming for the God of Order?" Rong Nianbing frowned, studying Huo Yuhao with thoughts churning beneath the surface.
Order... it was a powerful domain.
In his world, if the God Realm hadn't already been so chaotic and lacking a clear structure for order, the God of Order might have stood among the very strongest.
"The God of Order doesn't conflict with my role as the God of Emotion. I can offer you some guidance in that area — it might help you shape your own divine seat."
Rong Nianbing's mind was already spinning with possibilities.
If Tang San could possess two divine positions, why couldn't Huo Yuhao?
Far North
As Huo Yuhao's consciousness departed his body, Rong Nianbing's divine sense swiftly entered Douluo Continent — only to be immediately repelled by Su Yu and Electrolux.
"That divine sense just now was likely Rong Nianbing's. The emotional energy was clear," Su Yu observed. "But this is still Douluo Continent, and he's separated by the inheritance space. He couldn't exert much power."
Su Yu couldn't clearly define Rong Nianbing's current allegiances. While he had ties to Tang San, he didn't involve himself in divine realm politics, nor was he in direct conflict with the God of Destruction.
In fact, without the threat of crisis in the Divine Realm, Tang San likely wouldn't have been able to persuade Rong Nianbing to take his side against Destruction at all.
"Besides, Rong Nianbing's power comes from another realm. He probably represents that plane in the Douluo God Realm. With so many wives and masters remaining in the realm, there's a reason they were allowed to stay."
"This shouldn't be a major problem. Rong Nianbing is, at his core, neutral. Without Huo Yuhao as a connection, his entanglement with Tang San probably wouldn't go any deeper. Besides, I can begin building a relationship with him myself."
Rong Nianbing's divine sense reached out again. This time, Su Yu didn't act, and Electrolux, having been warned in advance, didn't interfere either.
"A nascent godhood?" Rong Nianbing's voice carried a note of realization.
So that's how it is.
No wonder Huo Yuhao had the ambition to forge his own God of Order position.
Turns out, there were already two individuals on Douluo Continent walking the path of self-forged divinity—one had already succeeded, and the other was more than halfway there.
Unbelievable.
Two self-created gods appearing in the same era?
At the same time, Rong Nianbing roughly "guessed" the reason behind the Divine Realm severing its connection with Douluo Continent after the conflict between the God of Destruction and Tang San.
"It must be related to those two—to stop Tang San from interfering in their ascension."
The Sea God had a well-known tendency to meddle in the lower realms. In the Divine Realm, this was no secret. For a newly risen God-King to actively recruit power was normal—so long as it didn't involve other gods' domains, few would care.
As long as it wasn't excessive, even the God of Destruction would turn a blind eye.
But recently, he had clashed repeatedly with the Sea God.
"A godhood based on the cycle of life and death? Another that merges death and light?"
As Rong Nianbing extended his senses, he began to feel this development was only natural.
These two soul masters who were forging their own divine paths—each of their godhood concepts was no weaker than his own Emotion God.
Becoming a First-Class God was not a problem for them. They might even reach God-King level.
"You're the God of Emotion?" Su Yu finally spoke to Rong Nianbing directly.
"Oh? You know me? Seems you've been to the Divine Realm—and you've learned quite a bit about it."
Su Yu didn't answer that directly.
"I was the one who suggested that Yuhao walk the path of Order. But with the current state of Douluo Continent, belief may not easily gather around him. He'll likely need your help, senior."
Forging even one godhood in an era was rare—let alone three simultaneously.
But Electrolux had the foundation. He could achieve it on his own.
Su Yu also could, though his Wisdom Godhood still relied on the power of belief for assistance, meaning he would draw from the continent's faith network too.
Huo Yuhao wasn't the type who could rely solely on insight or enlightenment to condense his godhood. For him to successfully forge the God of Order, he'd need an enormous amount of belief—faith so vast it could guide the shape of the nascent godhood. After that, it would take a long time to refine that framework into a true divine position.
"No matter," Rong Nianbing said calmly. "In my homeland, there was also a God of Order. He didn't manage to fully forge his divine seat, but what he left behind should be enough to help Huo Yuhao."
As he spoke, his divine consciousness shifted into the form of his spiritual body, waving his hand to show his willingness to assist his chosen inheritor.
Seeing that neither Su Yu nor Electrolux made any move to repel him like before, he began spreading his divine sense to examine the state of the Douluo Continent.
(End of chapter)