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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At this moment, Bibi Dong addressed the crowd once more: "The Soul Master Tournament has successfully concluded, and we regret the unexpected dangers that arose. As a gesture of apology…"
The audience was quick to accept the compensation offered by Spirit Hall. After all, the appearance of two gods was beyond Spirit Hall's control.
Members from other empires, who generally harbored some dislike for Spirit Hall, held their tongues. Though two deities had attacked Spirit Hall, the organization had managed to fend off the threats and even appointed Su Ming as the new Holy Son, complete with divine inheritance. Few dared to provoke Spirit Hall further, fearing they might never make it out of Spirit City if they angered anyone.
Meanwhile, spies from smaller countries mulled over whether it might be wiser to advocate for their nations to align with Spirit Hall. While it hadn't yet declared itself a nation, they sensed this might be inevitable. Perhaps an early alliance would secure some advantages.
Soon, most people dispersed, leaving Su Ming surrounded only by his close companions. The rest, including Yu Feng and his group, departed in dismay, unsure how they'd explain matters to the academy upon their return.
They figured it was best to inform the crown prince tomorrow. In hindsight, they weren't sure if his illness and absence from the tournament had been a blessing or a curse. Given the prince's relationship with Su Ming, he might have convinced him to stay if he'd been present today.
Su Ming then glanced at Ning Rongrong, feeling slightly troubled. Now that he had left Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Rongrong likely wouldn't return either. Even as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's little princess, she would still face questioning if she went back.
He sighed, thinking about whether Uncle Ning and Sword Grandpa had returned, though Bone Grandpa had to remain at the clan headquarters. He remembered how easily Rongrong had accepted his joining Spirit Hall over her own clan, only to realize she'd known everything from the diary realm. It seemed only he had been left in the dark.
The system: …
Sensing Su Ming's hesitation, Ning Rongrong spoke up, "Su Ming, it's fine. I'll stay here in Spirit City for now. My father and Sword Grandpa should be back soon, and they can pick me up. Besides, with Xiao Wu and the others here, I'd be lonely going back alone."
Su Ming exhaled. "Alright then, but when your father and Sword Grandpa arrive, I'll talk to them. Hopefully, it won't come to blows."
Rongrong smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. They understand the situation, and you've always treated them kindly. I'm sure everything will work out. Then we can be together again!"
Xiao Wu and the others joined in, saying, "Don't worry, Brother. We'll all stay at the hotel with Rongrong, and with your new role as the Holy Son, you must have a lot to handle. We'll be fine."
"Alright, but Xiao Wu, I'd like you to stay back for a moment," Su Ming said, somewhat cryptically.
Xiao Wu wondered if this meant he wanted her to see her mother. Would it go that smoothly, though? Besides, Bibi Dong was still recovering from her injuries and would need time to recuperate.
Bibi Dong, knowing why Su Ming wanted Xiao Wu to stay, refrained from commenting, thanks to the diary realm's insight.
"Alright then," Ghost Douluo said calmly. "I'll escort the others back to the hotel while Su Ming and Xiao Wu stay behind with Yue Guan and Her Majesty."
He was thrilled—his disciple had finally joined Spirit Hall, ensuring his legacy!
Bibi Dong then led Su Ming and Xiao Wu toward the Supreme Pontiff's Hall, while Qian Renxue slipped away to the hotel, resuming her disguise as Xue Qinghe.
Not long after she returned, there was a knock at the door.
"Your Highness! Your Highness! We have news to report!"
Qian Renxue paled slightly, opening the door to find Yu Feng and the others. She had anticipated their urgent visit and was glad she'd returned promptly.
After listening to their report, she replied slowly, "So… Su Ming feels alienated as a commoner under the empire's structure. When Spirit Hall offered him the Holy Son title, he and the others joined? And as for Tang San, he was saved and chosen by two gods, while Su Ming gained a god's inheritance as well?"
Yu Feng nodded quickly. "Yes, Your Highness. Although Captain Su Ming and Deputy Captain Dugu Yan were always good to us, I still have to say… our team's main force is now with Spirit Hall. How are we supposed to explain this to the academy?"
Qian Renxue responded thoughtfully, "Doesn't it seem strange? Why would Su Ming emphasize his status as a commoner? Could it be due to conflicts with nobles that involved his companions?"
Her remark made Yu Feng pause. "Your Highness… could it be that Fourth Prince Xue Beng's mockery of Su Ming's commoner status and attempts to harass his female companions led to all this?"
Qian Renxue smiled subtly, thinking her plan was working perfectly. Blaming Xue Beng for this would surely anger Emperor Xue Ye. The poor health brought on by prolonged poisoning would soon lead to Xue Beng's downfall.
Inside the Supreme Pontiff's Hall, Bibi Dong looked at Su Ming, amusement flickering in her gaze. "Su Ming, amid all the chaos, you called me by name, didn't you?"
Su Ming internally sighed. Keep up the act if you want; I won't call you out on it.
He replied steadily, "My apologies, Teacher. In the heat of the moment, things were chaotic, and my focus was on keeping everyone safe."
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