Through his perception, the God of Destruction realized that Su Ming's spirit wasn't associated with destruction but rather with the life attribute of the wood element. What puzzled him further was that while wood spirits are rare, they typically don't possess an "extreme wood" attribute. He was confident he hadn't misinterpreted, as Little Green also embodied both extreme wood and extreme life.
So, where did that powerful destructive force originate?
The boy didn't seem to possess twin spirits, and it was improbable that a wood-element spirit could manifest such intense destructive energy. Even more astonishing, the boy's spirit power level was only 59.
He found this all rather intriguing.
After a moment's thought, he decided to visit Little Green, believing she would also find him fascinating.
Forest of Life
"Little Green, I have something interesting to share with you. You may find him worth your attention," said the God of Destruction, a mysterious glint in his eyes.
"Little Purple? Judging by your expression, this must be connected to you. Otherwise, why would you be smiling like that?" said the Goddess of Life with a gentle laugh.
"Ahem... yes, you're right," he admitted. "There's an interesting character in the lower realm. Just now, I sensed an immensely powerful destructive force from below, at least at the demi-god level, yet it vanished within seconds…"
The God of Destruction recounted what he had perceived to the Goddess of Life in detail.
The Goddess of Life listened attentively, surprised to hear of such an individual in the lower realm. A spirit based on the wood element with an extreme wood attribute, just like her? It was certainly unusual.
"But Little Purple," she said, "where could that boy's destructive power come from?"
The God of Destruction shook his head. "I'm unsure. However, when I observed him, it appeared that his mental sea was critically depleted. That destructive force likely cost him an immense amount of spiritual power, so he may not be able to use it again soon. Little Green, perhaps you should observe him yourself—he may well be the first to possess extreme wood in the lower realm."
The Goddess of Life nodded and led him to a nearby lake, where she used her powers to locate Su Ming's current state below.
After a thorough examination, she, too, was puzzled. Su Ming's talent was undeniable, yet the origins of his extreme wood attribute remained unclear. She also noticed that the young women surrounding Su Ming, although not quite his equal in talent, were of an extraordinary level—and they seemed close to him. Such women, typically proud and reserved, were clearly drawn to Su Ming's charisma.
The God of Destruction smirked, saying, "What do you think, Little Green? Wouldn't he make an ideal successor for you?"
She felt tempted but decided to hold back. "Let's watch him a bit longer. You sensed that powerful destructive force in him as well; it rivals the life force within him. And I suspect you also have your own designs."
The God of Destruction laughed, "Indeed, I'm intrigued. However, as you know, the divine realm only permits each deity one godly position. We can't bend the rules, even if we wanted to."
The Goddess of Life fell silent, then added thoughtfully, "Little Purple, don't you find it odd that lately, Asura and the Sea God seem to be getting quite chummy?"
"Naturally, I've noticed," he replied. "Though they haven't made any bold moves yet, I can't quite fathom their intentions. Both hold significant positions in the divine realm. I hope they'll refrain from breaking any divine laws, or else…" His aura surged, revealing his authority.
As members of the Five Great Divine Kings, both the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life possessed the authority to oversee and enforce divine law. Although Asura and the Sea God's movements had been subtle, the pair had noticed something was amiss. Recently, they had seen the two manipulating their lower-realm inheritances to "interfere" with the mortal realm.
The God of Destruction had held back initially, curious about their ultimate intentions, yet they had revealed nothing concrete. However, he had noticed a peculiar incident where the Sea God had briefly influenced Qian Xunji, the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall, for the disturbing purpose of exploiting one of their holy maidens.
Initially, the God of Destruction chose to observe the situation, only to see that nothing significant came of it—other than Qian Xunji later being killed by Bibi Dong. Her eventual journey to the Slaughter City, where she acquired the legacy of the God of Rakshasa, led him to suspect that the God of Asura and the Sea God were crafting some grand scheme.
Ultimately, his suspicions turned toward a boy named Tang San, who bore a faint trace of the Asura God's aura, though weak. Tang San's actions didn't quite align with the norms of the Douluo Continent.
The God of Destruction, familiar with the many realms beyond Douluo, wondered at Asura's motives.
Meanwhile, at the Sea God's Residence
Not long ago, Asura had come to visit the Sea God.
If the God of Destruction had sensed the powerful force from below, naturally, Asura had felt it too.
"Sea God, it appears we have an unforeseen variable among our pawns in the lower realm," said Asura calmly.
"Indeed, I felt it too," the Sea God replied, his voice tinged with gravity. "With Tang San wielding his martial skills from another realm, he should stand unchallenged among his peers in the Douluo Continent. Yet, not only is there someone matching him, but even those around him surpass Tang San."
After a thoughtful pause, Asura continued, "It seems that they're currently involved in the Spirit Master Tournament. Since Tang San's father, Tang Hao, possesses my Killing God Domain, I can use that as an opportunity to observe them closely. And if things take a turn…"
The Sea God interrupted, "If things go south, should we help him out? From what I've gathered, Tang San doesn't get along well with that person. If he gets killed, wouldn't that ruin everything we've planned for so long?"
"Hmph!" The Asura God warned sternly, "Sea God, I caution you! As gods, it is strictly forbidden to interfere with the mortal realm without cause. Remember that! We must uphold the rules of the Divine Realm."
Sea God: …
"Yes, yes, I spoke rashly; that's my fault!" he conceded. But internally, the Sea God was critical: You talk about rules? Had it not been for the Asura God's covert machinations, Tang Chen would have completed the eighth Asura trial ages ago. How else could he have been ambushed by that worthless bat spirit? Clearly, the Asura God just wanted a better candidate.
Given the Asura God's position as a Divine Realm enforcer under the scrutiny of the other four divine kings, however, the Sea God chose to let it go. He was used to it by now—Asura loved playing the role of a righteous lawkeeper.
Back in the mortal realm, Su Ming's mental strength had finally recovered somewhat after an hour of rest. He sighed, realizing that the fully-formed Susanoo had drained his mental reserves much faster than anticipated. Despite nearly reaching the vast realm of spiritual power, he could only maintain the form for a few seconds. He wondered if there might be a way to share some of the strain with his spirit power.
Currently, without a mental rejuvenation technique, any mental depletion was a hassle to recover from. However, this was a matter for later—there were still things to address.
Seeing Su Ming awake, the girls gathered around him, happy and relieved. "Su Ming, you're finally up!"
The warmth of their concern filled him with comfort. Having these women by his side truly made all the difference.
"I'm fine," he reassured them. "Now let's settle things with Yu Yuanzhen and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. After that, we'll head to Spirit City, or we might miss the competition," Su Ming said with a light smile.
At that moment, Yu Luomian stepped forward. "Su Ming, here are the three spirit bones and the True Dragon Crown from my older brother's body. I figured you might need some time to recover, so I went ahead and gathered them."
Actually, Yu Luomian hadn't needed to do much. After Su Ming's devastating attack, Yu Yuanzhen's body had been shattered, leaving the spirit bones to separate naturally. With the elder already dead and his body in fragments, no digging was required.
Su Ming's eyes brightened as he examined the three spirit bones—two leg bones and one right arm bone—each over 50,000 years old, true treasures of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
He collected the spirit bones and the True Dragon Crown, prizes earned by taking down Yu Yuanzhen. Remembering his earlier promise, he knew he would ensure Yu Luomian could advance to Titled Douluo if the man showed loyalty. Further advancement would depend on Yu Luomian's dedication.
Although Yu Luomian's talent lagged far behind Yu Yuanzhen's, even with the differences in resources, his potential had limits. Despite their similar ages, Yu Luomian was still stuck at the Spirit Douluo level.
"Yu Luomian, what is your current spirit power level?" Su Ming asked, curious, as the original work had only mentioned him as a Spirit Douluo without specifying his level.
Yu Luomian answered honestly, "I am currently at level 88, Spirit Douluo."
After considering it, Su Ming handed him the right arm bone. "Take this right arm bone and absorb it. With its help and some dedicated training, you should be able to break through to Titled Douluo. You'll need the power if you're going to lead the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Overjoyed, Yu Luomian accepted the spirit bone. He hadn't expected Su Ming to give him one, assuming he'd keep them for himself or as bargaining chips. Moreover, Su Ming had given him the best one, reaffirming Yu Luomian's confidence in his choice.
Su Ming's strength was undeniable, and he had proven his integrity. Yu Luomian knew that if he served Su Ming well, even greater heights might be within reach.
"Leave the cleanup to you and Liu Erlong," Su Ming said casually. "I'll be heading to Spirit City for the Spirit Master Tournament with the others."
Yu Luomian hesitated, curious. "Su Ming, you're already incredibly powerful. Why do you still want to compete in the Spirit Master Tournament? It seems like an adult beating up a child."
Su Ming paused and smiled. "That's not something you need to know. Or you could just assume it's for the prize—the three high-quality spirit bones offered to the champion. Who wouldn't want free spirit bones?"
Besides, the tournament's final was his chance to confront the Star Luo Empire and Tang San's team. If things went well, Zhuqing might finally find closure.
At this point, his relationship with Zhu Zhuqing was complicated, somewhere between friends and lovers. She seemed to be holding something back.
Unbeknownst to Su Ming, the gaze of Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuqing toward him had shifted. The sight of him using that imposing blue figure and extraordinary technique had left a deep impression.
After hearing from Yu Luomian that the True Dragon Crown could temporarily elevate its user's physical body to a demi-god level—around rank 99—and enhance their spirit rings' age, they couldn't help but admire Su Ming's strength. He had defeated such a formidable opponent in a single move.
The only downside was the intense energy drain, which even Su Ming, with his Titled Douluo-level spiritual power, could barely maintain.
"All right, the rest is up to you and Liu Erlong. I expect the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to be reorganized before the end of the Spirit Master Tournament. I don't want any more trouble after that," Su Ming instructed.
With that, Su Ming and his companions departed, setting off for Spirit City. Without their carriage, they would have to travel on foot, but they didn't mind the journey.
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