"No, Su Ming! You can't block an attack from a god in your current state!" Bibi Dong said anxiously, though a warm feeling bloomed within her heart. It had been countless years since someone had protected her like this.
Watching him defend her so fearlessly left a subtle impression on her, one that she could feel shifting her perspective on Su Ming.
"Su Ming!" Dugu Bo watched the Sea God's attack descending on Su Ming and immediately sent forth his Golden Holy Dragon and Jade Phosphorus Snake Emperor to block it. Sadly, they were instantly swallowed by the force of the god's strike.
Qian Renxue also unleashed her strongest attack, but they were mere mortals; how could they compete against a god, even one wielding only a fraction of their original power?
The Sea God's form grew faint and transparent after unleashing this final strike. Gazing at the blue spectral figure around Su Ming, he sneered, "Heh, so this is Susanoo? Let's see if your Susanoo can withstand my divine attack."
Su Ming's heart skipped a beat. How did the Sea God know so much about his Susanoo?
Quickly, he understood. The Sea God and Asura God, while unable to descend in full, could still observe events in the lower realm. That was likely how they appeared just in time to save Tang San.
Seeing the oncoming attack, Su Ming's gaze became more intense. His completed Susanoo could easily cut down demigods, so by that comparison, it should have a power that rivaled a god's. However, his spiritual and soul power reserves were dangerously low.
Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he shouted, "Old Monster! The Nine-Turn Soul Converter!"
Dugu Bo snapped out of it, remembering that Su Ming had given him several soul tools previously. He quickly took out the Nine-Turn Soul Converter from his Hundred Treasures Pouch.
"Quick! Let's all pour our soul power into Su Ming!"
Though some of the gathered people were puzzled, the urgency of the situation left no room for hesitation. They channeled their soul power into the converter, which transformed and directed the energy straight into Su Ming.
With his body brimming with soul power, Su Ming looked at the incoming attack, now filled with confidence.
"Susanoo: Double Slash!"
Su Ming drew two Susanoo blades and unleashed a massive cross-shaped slash with all his soul power and mental energy. The immense pressure of these twin energy waves was awe-inspiring.
The attacks collided, causing a monumental explosion of soul power. The force of it swept everyone off their feet except for Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu.
Panting and pale, Su Ming managed to withstand the Sea God's blow.
By this time, Bibi Dong's immobilization had also lifted. She rushed forward to support Su Ming, asking with concern, "Are you alright?"
Su Ming nodded silently, still watching the Sea God's faint and translucent form.
In his spiritual space, Ah Yin worked to replenish his depleted soul power with her healing skill, which also provided a bit of soul power regeneration.
"How is this possible?! You're just a mortal—how could you block my attack?" the Sea God exclaimed in disbelief.
Su Ming took a deep breath, recovering slightly. "Is this really the strength of the Sea God, one of the Twelve Great Gods? Can't even kill a mere mortal? Hahaha!"
The Sea God's face darkened. He was humiliated, but his divine power was depleted, leaving him unable to retaliate.
Just as Su Ming was about to taunt him further, a column of emerald green light descended upon him, and a graceful figure appeared before them all.
The Sea God's eyes widened—the Goddess of Life had appeared!
"What is she doing here?" His gaze darted to the green light entering Su Ming. Was she choosing him as her inheritor?
"Greetings, Goddess of Life," the Sea God greeted cautiously. "What brings you to the lower realm?"
As Su Ming looked at the beautiful woman dressed in emerald robes, he felt a surge of awe. Could this be the Goddess of Life? Was he being chosen for a god trial?
The Goddess of Life gazed coldly at the Sea God, her eyes narrowing. "You've overstepped, Sea God."
He chuckled. "Goddess of Life, Tang San is my chosen inheritor. He was in danger, and I merely intervened once to protect him. I left only my spiritual energy here, which doesn't violate divine law."
"My true form remains in the Divine Realm. The gods are allowed to leave part of their spiritual energy in their inheritance sites. As for the Sea God's Heart, which Su Ming shattered, it should have been on Sea God Island. By some unknown means, it ended up outside, allowing me to appear at just the right moment."
The Goddess of Life's gaze remained unamused. "Really? If Tang San is your chosen successor, then why was Asura God here? Did you not plan for him to escort Tang San to the Slaughter City to undergo trials? Care to explain?"
The Sea God faltered. How did she know that?!
Had the Goddess of Life been watching Su Ming all along? And did her intervention hasten her arrival?
"Goddess, please. Asura God was also interested in Tang San, so we're simply competing fairly. As long as we adhere to the rules, we haven't broken any laws, have we?" Forced to admit defeat, the Sea God's form dissipated.
With the Sea God gone, everyone present let out a sigh of relief. It was finally over.
Aware that now wasn't the time to press the Sea God further, the Goddess of Life raised her Life Scepter, scattering green light that healed everyone.
Turning to Su Ming, she smiled. "Su Ming, you have been chosen as my inheritor. Will you accept this divine legacy?"
Su Ming blinked in surprise. The Goddess of Life had witnessed him deflect the Sea God's attack and had been ready to save him if needed, but it turned out he didn't even require her help.
Su Ming was somewhat taken aback by the Goddess of Life's invitation. She was willing to grant him the godly inheritance? Normally, when a deity passed down their godly position, they would eventually leave the Divine Realm to explore other worlds. Would the Goddess of Life really leave the God of Destruction behind?
Originally, Su Ming's plan was to emulate the Sea God by gathering faith to ascend to godhood or seek other paths to become a god. After all, with his system, the odds seemed in his favor. But relying on faith was limiting—should the faith of the lower realms wane, his strength as a god would be affected. Self-ascension was even more challenging, and he hadn't found a viable path.
Given his current power, the most suitable divine positions would be the God of Life or perhaps... the God of Destruction! After contemplating for a moment, Su Ming retracted his Susanoo and bowed slightly to the Goddess of Life. "I am willing."
He didn't know the full extent of her or the God of Destruction's intentions, but if she offered the position of God-King, he wouldn't refuse. Besides, achieving this would start him at a divine level of 110, a tremendous leap above the usual first step of 101. (I recall seeing this somewhere, and if not, consider this a creative twist.)
The rank of a God-King differed from other first or second-tier gods not only in status but also in power.
The Goddess of Life nodded approvingly, sending a blessing into Su Ming's body.
"This is my blessing," she said playfully. "With this, you'll gain enhanced regenerative abilities without needing to deplete your soul power. Think of it as a little welcoming gift."
Su Ming was thrilled to feel the changes within him. His regenerative abilities, combined with his life-based passive skills, brought him closer to the legendary Sage Body! However, a question lingered in his mind. As he recalled, the Goddess of Life was an ancient deity in the Divine Realm, so where would he go to receive her inheritance? He couldn't imagine waiting until he reached Titled Douluo or Super Douluo level before receiving further trials.
The Asura God had already broken the rules by intervening prematurely, so he needed to enhance his strength quickly.
"Goddess of Life, what should I do next?" he asked.
"Since my inheritance site isn't in this realm, I can only initiate your trial after you reach level 99," she explained. "But considering the current situation, we'll adapt. Once you reach level 70, head to Sea God Island—I'll set the trials there."
"Feel free to bring along your little girlfriends too. The Sea God's faith reserves there are vast, and your companions' talents will surely help them gain something valuable," she added with a mischievous wink before disappearing.
Su Ming: ...
The spectators, including Dugu Bo, couldn't hide their envy. Here was Su Ming, young and already chosen to inherit a god's position. Su Ming had joined the Spirit Hall now, and with time, Spirit Hall would undoubtedly unify the continent. And it seemed that Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu could also tap into divine powers?
Among the onlookers were spies from other nations who now sensed that Spirit Hall's rise would be unstoppable.
Su Ming, though, had reservations. Would the Sea God intervene if he went to Sea God Island for his trials? In the original storyline, Bo Saixi, who conducted the Sea God trials, had a moment where she nearly killed Tang San but was mysteriously stopped. It was almost certainly the Sea God's intervention, or else Tang San wouldn't have survived that trial.
Suddenly, Su Ming heard a reassuring voice in his mind. "Don't worry about it, Su Ming. The Sea God and Asura God won't touch you directly while I and the God of Destruction watch from the Divine Realm. And even behind the scenes... I trust your strength as my inheritor."
Su Ming: ...
Well, he'd take it one step at a time. He had always planned to visit Sea God Island with his companions; it was a prime place to strengthen one's abilities.
Su Ming's eyes then shifted to Bibi Dong, who was still clutching his left arm tightly.
"Ahem... Your Holiness?" he said gently.
Snapping back to reality, Bibi Dong quickly let go and, without a word, left with a blank expression. Inside, she chided herself for getting carried away. How had she done that so naturally? Their relationship wasn't that close, after all. Surely it was just concern for his injury that led her to react so strongly...
"Not bad, kid! So young, and you've already received a divine trial. Even I'm a bit envious!" Dugu Bo approached to congratulate Su Ming.
Though he did envy Su Ming's luck, he wasn't jealous. Somewhere deep down, he had always known Su Ming's strength would one day earn him a godly inheritance.
Su Ming thanked him with a smile before activating his Kamui Space to release everyone from within.
Upon emerging, Xiao Wu and the others crowded around him, their faces filled with concern.
"Brother, are you alright? Is it over?"
"Su Ming, are you okay?"
Even Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu, who had grown closer to Su Ming, checked on his well-being.
Su Ming briefly recounted the events for them, reassuring them that the crisis had passed and that the tournament had concluded successfully.
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu, after watching Su Ming closely for a moment, quietly left with the two elders, Jiangmo and Qianjun.
Inwardly, Qian Daoliu was reflecting. According to what Xue'er had said, Su Ming was her sworn brother, and their bond seemed strong. Judging by Su Ming's power, he was more than fit to be Spirit Hall's Holy Son for now.
He had also witnessed Su Ming rushing to Bibi Dong's aid without a thought for his safety, a scene he would not soon forget. No wonder so many admired him. And he did seem a fitting match for Xue'er...
The thought lingered as he made his way back, a quiet idea forming in Qian Daoliu's mind.
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