"I am the God of Destruction, one of the five God Kings of God Realm, and the enforcer of God Realm." The God of Destruction's deep and majestic voice echoed in the vast Forest of Life. His scarlet gaze was fixed on Yu Qing. "Human, are you willing to accept my God Position test?"
He extended the invitation almost without hesitation. If the person before him were Spirit Beast, possessing such contradictory power, he would not hesitate to regard him as a threat and annihilate him completely.
But since it is a human being, and such a brilliant one at that, we have no choice but to consider taking it in as a Legacy.
Such a being, who simultaneously controls the ultimate life and destruction, will be an irreplaceable and powerful asset to his future plans to expand God Realm once he grows up!
Yu Qing felt a wave of helplessness. If he had met these two God Kings a few years earlier, without the constraints of the Dao Companion System, he would have immediately clung to these two incredibly powerful figures.
But now… he could only grit his teeth and, under the piercing gazes of the two God Kings, firmly shake his head once again:
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, God of Destruction. I... cannot accept your test."
"???" The crimson light beneath the God of Destruction's cloak flickered noticeably, filled with bewilderment. As far as he knew, the beings of the Lower Realm were all eager to join the Legacy of Divinity, yet this human before him had rejected the olive branches of two God Kings in succession? This was simply incomprehensible!
"Humans!" The God of Destruction's voice carried a hint of oppression. "Do you know, Dao, what have you given up?"
"A broad road to God Realm, a shortcut to godhood in one step," Yu Qing answered frankly.
"Since you know the Dao, why refuse?" The God of Destruction paused, his tone emphasizing with disbelief, "Moreover, what I bestow upon you is the throne of God King!"
Yu Qing bowed respectfully again, but his tone was resolute: "However, I do not want to take shortcuts! I want to rely on my own strength to forge my own path to godhood!"
"Tsk tsk tsk..." The God of Destruction made a series of ambiguous clicking sounds, "What an interesting and arrogant human."
Becoming a god through one's own efforts? Easier said than done! In the long history of God Realm, only two people have achieved this feat— Angel God and Sea God, both of whom originated from the Douluo plane.
This human being, does he really have such ambitions?
Just then, Goddess of Life gently pulled the God of Destruction aside and whispered a few words in his ear. Yu Qing couldn't hear the contents, but she clearly saw the aura of destruction emanating from the God of Destruction pause slightly, and then the two crimson lights suddenly shone brightly, as if he had discovered a brilliant idea!
( Goddess of Life: "Little Purple, look at him, he possesses the power of both of us. If he could become a god, perhaps he could simultaneously bear the God position of both of us... In that case, the 'possibility' we've always longed for...")
(God of Destruction: "...A brand new opportunity for the birth of offspring?")
Driven by that faint but precious hope, the two God Kings decided to give it one last shot!
"Human Yu Qing," Goddess of Life's voice softened, yet carried an unprecedented solemnity, "my God Position and Xiao Zi's and my God Positions are not ordinary first-level or second-level gods, but rather the positions of the five God Kings of the God Realm Committee. If you agree, you will become an unprecedented—dual God King." "Legacy members."
Double God King!
This temptation was enough to drive any rational person mad. Yu Qing's heart pounded, and an extremely complex struggle appeared on his face. Of course, he craved power, but he had too many secrets. The System must not be discovered by any being. Right now, he was too weak in front of God King and had no ability to keep his secrets.
Taking a deep breath, he once again suppressed the immense temptation, his voice slightly hoarse from restraint: "I'm sorry, Your Majesty Goddess of Life, Your Majesty God of Destruction, I still choose... to become a god on my own."
"You..." Goddess of Life was speechless for a moment, finally letting out a long sigh, "You really are a... unique human being."
"Becoming a god is not as simple as just talking about it!" The voice of the God of Destruction rang out, unusually carrying a hint of admonition, which was a huge exception for him. " The Angel God and the Sea God both accumulated faith over thousands of years before achieving their goals. Although you have great talent, do you want to waste so much time? Moreover, have you asked if they agree to you collect faith in a place where there are already gods who worship you?"
"I know Dao's road ahead is difficult." Yu Qing's gaze was clear and firm as he looked at the two God Kings, as if he had made up his mind. "But I am not without support."
Before he finished speaking, a thought flashed through his mind, and the Tang Dynasty horizontal sword—the Second Spirit— was drawn to him. It was entirely black, shrouded in an aura of ominousness and destruction. Black Star Sinking Abyss —Suddenly revealed! At the same time, the Star Power within him surged, and he roared:
" Star Burning Battle Method, on!"
boom!
A purple-gold flame instantly enveloped his entire body, and Yu Qing's aura surged at an alarming rate. The quality and quantity of his spirit power temporarily broke through their limits under the burning of Star Power, reaching a heart-stopping level!
"I possess twin spirits, and I created this Star Cultivate technique, drawing upon countless Star Powers to empower myself!" Yu Qing's voice resonated with the surge of power, his eyes sparkling like a galaxy. "Based on this, why can't I forge an unprecedented path—a path to godhood through force?!"
The God of Destruction's crimson gaze turned utterly serious; for the first time, he truly "faced" the human before him. To create a system and actually realize it… this talent, spirit, and luck were truly Heaven-Defying!
"Incredible…" the God of Destruction said in a deep voice, his words filled with undisguised admiration. "In my long life, you are the first being to dare to blaze a new trail like this. Perhaps, you will truly become a god in the future through this method."
However, it was precisely this stunning beauty that made the God of Destruction even more unwilling to let go. He exchanged a glance with the Goddess of Life, and both saw the same determination in each other's eyes.
"So, human Yu Qing," the God of Destruction's voice suddenly became incredibly serious, carrying a terrifying Divine Might that seemed capable of crushing the world, "I will ask you one last time—do you still harbor any desire for my God's position and that of life?" (In other words: Do you want our power?)
Goddess of Life held her breath, awaiting the answer.
Yu Qing felt immense pressure, but he took a deep breath and calmly replied, "Yes! But I insist on not inheriting through the God Trial!"
"Good! You have guts!" The God of Destruction waved his hand sharply. "In that case, let's make a pact!"
"Please speak."
"Within a hundred years!" The God of Destruction's voice boomed like thunder, carrying an undeniable power of law, "If you can become a god through your own power within a hundred years, my God Position and the position of life will be automatically inherited by you, without any test!"
"But!" His tone shifted, his crimson gaze beneath the cloak turning icy cold, an aura of destruction causing the entire Forest of Life to tremble slightly. "If you fail to become a god by the end of the hundred-year period... I will personally descend and—completely erase you!"
"Destruction!" Goddess of Life cried out, trying to dissuade them. A hundred years is but a fleeting moment for a god, but far too harsh for humanity.
The God of Destruction raised his hand to stop her, his gaze fixed on Yu Qing: "Well? Human, do you dare accept this hundred-year pact?"
Yu Qing barely hesitated. A hundred years? That was far too much for him! With the System, the cultivation feedback from the Dao Companion, and the Yin-Yang Power, he was even confident that he could reach level 100 within twenty years!
"Alright!" Yu Qing responded loudly, raising his right arm, clenching it into a fist, and looking intently at the God of Destruction.
The God of Destruction seemed to understand this Lower Realm etiquette, and unusually raised his fist, which was wrapped in a purple glove, and lightly touched Yu Qing's fist in mid-air.
"Contract established!" The voice of the God of Destruction resonated like the rhythm of law, and an invisible constraint instantly bound itself to Yu Qing's soul.
"Then, Your Majesties, how shall I leave this place?" Yu Qing asked Dao.
Goddess of Life softly said, "Once we, Divine Thought, depart, you will naturally return to your original form."
Yu Qing once again solemnly bowed to the two God Kings: "Thank you both for your high regard. If I become a god in the future, I will repay this kindness a hundredfold!" These words were sincere and powerful.
The Goddess of Life's eyes showed even greater compassion, regarding him as Junior, and even the gaze of the God of Destruction seemed to soften slightly.
"Consider this wisp of Origin's destructive power a small gift for you," the God of Destruction said, lifting his hood to reveal a handsome yet somewhat sinister and arrogant face. With a flick of his finger, a burst of condensed purple lightning entered Yu Qing's body.
"Buzz—!"
Yu Qing's Second Spirit The black star, sinking abyss, trembled violently. On the jet-black blade, a complex and mysterious purple lightning pattern spread from the hilt to the tip, flickering and breathing as if alive. The black star at the hilt, now like an open demonic eye, contained destructive purple arcs of electricity that flickered and died within.
At this moment, the essence of Spirit has been amazingly elevated!
"Yes, this will also prevent other foolish Divinities from trying to take advantage of you." The God of Destruction nodded in satisfaction. This was both a gift and a mark of protection.
Seeing this, Goddess of Life smiled and lightly tapped his fingertip, merging a wisp of the purest life essence into Yu Qing's body.
Buzz!
Yu Qing's first Spirit, the Purple-Gold Leaf, shone brightly. Its original purple-gold color transformed into a pure and noble glazed gold, making the leaf crystal clear. Its life force surged dozens of times, evolving into a true life golden leaf! The lifespan of all his Spirit Rings also suddenly increased by ten thousand years!
Feeling the earth-shaking changes within his body and the heavy "investment" from the two God Kings, Yu Qing was deeply moved and solemnly declared once again: "I will repay this kindness in the future!" These eight simple words carried immense weight.
"Alright, the agreement is made, the gift has been given." Goddess of Life looked at him gently. "We should be going now. Goodbye, little one."
" Yu Qing, respectfully bidding farewell to the two God Kings!" Yu Qing bowed deeply.
"I look forward to our next meeting, in the Great Hall of the God Realm Council," the God of Destruction said one last time. He then took the hand of the Goddess of Life, and the two figures slowly vanished like phantoms. The powerful Divine Thought left this space.
...
Yu Qing suddenly opened her eyes and found herself still sitting cross-legged on the hotel bed, with the first rays of dawn breaking through the window and sunlight just beginning to fill the windowpanes.
"I'm back..." He let out a long sigh, as if everything he had just experienced was just a dream. But the surging, transformed power within him, and the cold, century-old contract deep within his Soul, clearly told him—it was all real!
He subconsciously summoned Spirit. A golden leaf, as if meticulously sculpted from glass, floated in his palm. Liquid gold and starlight seemed to flow through its veins, radiating a soft yet vast life force that bathed the entire room in a warm golden glow..
His Spirit has evolved to an unprecedented level— the golden leaf of life!
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