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No one knew how much time had passed before a seven-colored soul ring appeared beneath Qian Renhan's feet, and a seven-colored divine core appeared in his hand. A glimmer of silver light also gathered in his eyes.
"The head soul bone dropped by the Silver Dragon King… this surge in spiritual power is truly wonderful. It's time to leave."
With the Silver Dragon King's death, the space she had created collapsed, crumbling into ruins and returning to its former state as a land of calamity.
Qian Renhan turned to look at the Silver Dragon King's bisected corpse. Silver blood flowed from her neck, pooling into a shimmering lake that brimmed with dense divine energy. After a moment of reflection, his hand transformed into a sword, and he slashed out with a wave of sword energy.
With a thunderous roar, the earth beneath him split open, forming a massive ravine thousands of meters long and tens of thousands of meters deep. The entire Star Dou Forest trembled violently, nearly triggering a full-blown earthquake. Countless soul beasts collapsed to the ground, trembling in fear.
Qian Renhan tossed the Silver Dragon King's two severed halves into the deep chasm, then brought his hands together, sealing the fissure shut.
The corpse of the Ice-Fire Dragon King had once given rise to one of the world's three greatest treasure grounds—the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well—producing untold heavenly herbs and nurturing countless hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. Now, by burying the Silver Dragon King beneath the Star Dou Forest, her divine essence would nourish the land itself. As a result, the soul beast resources in the forest would increase exponentially—enough to sustain it for ten thousand years.
The Douluo Star possesses its own consciousness. It will naturally give birth to a chosen one, a child of destiny, to guide both soul beasts and humanity toward a better future. The fate of the soul beast race from here on… shall be left to Douluo Star's own will.
"It's time to go."
Qian Renhan looked up. Ever since becoming a god, he had felt a growing pull—an invisible force beyond the sky, drawing him to a distant realm: the Divine Realm.
The peaceful Douluo Continent was suddenly veiled in twilight. Beautiful and dreamlike nine-colored lights, like auroras, shimmered across the sky. The dazzling stream of light stretched for tens of thousands of meters, enveloping the entire continent. Even Sea God Island could see the celestial phenomenon unfolding above the mainland.
For a moment, every person on the continent froze in place, raising their heads to behold the surreal sky.
Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Emperor Xue Ye asked in confusion, "What's happening? Luo Chuan, investigate immediately! Whoever possesses such power—if possible—we must win them over to the Heaven Dou Empire at any cost!"
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi's eyes were filled with solemnity. "This kind of phenomenon… the historical records speak of it as the legendary sign of divine ascension. Do gods truly exist in this world? If so, why has the continent remained silent until now?"
Outside the Hall of Worship, Qian Renxue stood at the threshold, holding the Myriad Demon King's left arm bone and the Ice-Fire Dragon King's attached dragon wing bone. As a blood-colored meteor slowly rose into the sky, she gently brushed the mark on her forehead, her beautiful eyes shining with unwavering resolve.
At the boundary between the Douluo Star and the Divine Realm, black light surged from Qian Renhan's right arm. A pitch-black, dragon-shaped spirit with golden eyes emerged—it was the soul of Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King.
"You are free now. Go pursue your dreams, explore the unknown stars," Qian Renhan said with a wave of his hand, mending the fractured soul of Di Tian.
"You killed my lord, destroyed the soul beasts' last hope, wiped out our high-end forces, and nearly severed the roots of our entire race—and now you say I can go fulfill my dreams?" Di Tian roared hoarsely, his weathered face practically etched with the collapse of a lifetime's worth of conviction.
"I don't care what happens to your race in the future. Among all the soul beasts' souls I've carried, I've only kept yours—because I admire you. I'm giving you a chance. Whether you accept it or not has nothing to do with me."
With those words, Qian Renhan vanished before Di Tian's eyes, slicing through the void and stepping into a new world.
Pavilions and towers stood tall, majestic and imposing. Thick divine power flowed tangibly through the air, like an immortal realm. Any Rank 99 Limit Douluo who came here and followed a proper cultivation path could eventually reach the divine level.
The moment Qian Renhan set foot into this realm, the tenth soul ring passed down from the God of Asura and the Evil God transformed into a radiant nine-colored ring. At the same time, countless invisible chains coiled around the divine core in his mind, binding him to this land.
"So this is the restriction of the Divine Realm's core?"
Qian Renhan opened his eyes and swept his gaze across the scene before him. Surrounding him stood various gods, each radiating with divine soul rings—some golden, some tri-colored, some five-colored, and others seven-colored.
Among them, only four gods were encircled by radiant nine-colored soul rings. They were dressed in black, white, purple, and green, respectively. From the divine knowledge that accompanied his ascension, Qian Renhan instantly recognized these four as the other four Divine Kings—those who stood alongside the Asura God.
All the gods were observing Qian Renhan. When they noticed the newly formed divine ring beneath his feet and sensed the aura it emitted, their expressions revealed a trace of astonishment. The Silver Dragon King… had actually been slain.
It was well known that a god's true power could only be fully realized after ascending to the Divine Realm, undergoing the Divine Core's baptism, and manifesting a true divine ring. Without that, even the Asura God's position would wield strength barely above that of a second-level god. And yet, this newly appointed Asura God had managed to kill a first-level god—the Silver Dragon King. Unbelievable.
"This new Asura God's strength surpasses that of the previous generation's… though it's still uncertain whether he'll be easy to work with."
Such was the shared thought in the hearts of the gods. After all, the Asura God served as the Divine Realm's enforcer—like a police officer. If the enforcer was lenient, life was easy. But if he was strict, even the smallest offenses might land someone in hot water.
The Evil God stepped forward and gestured toward a group of divine beings. "New Asura God, welcome to the Divine Realm family. I am Evil. From now on, you will inherit the authority, palace, and subordinates of your predecessor."
Qian Renhan cast a glance over the gathered gods and gave a faint nod. "My master… did he not come?"
"The former Asura God departed as soon as you completed your inheritance."
"Didn't even say goodbye, huh? I really was just a convenient disciple," Qian Renhan muttered with a sigh.
He looked around slowly, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Is the Angel God here?"
At his question, the gods exchanged looks in silence. The Evil God cleared his throat. "The Angel God has already left the Divine Realm due to… certain reasons. As the new Asura, the enforcer of the Divine Realm, it's time you begin your patrol of the divine palaces."
Soon after, the various gods dispersed to attend to their own affairs, each wearing expressions of subtle complexity.
Qian Renhan remained silent. Guided by his divine core, he arrived at the Asura Temple—the very one he had once glimpsed on the Road of Hell in the mortal world.
Inside the Asura Temple stood a mirror. When Qian Renhan held it in his hand, the entire Divine Realm appeared reflected within it. Palaces, landscapes—everything was clearly visible. With a mere thought, he could zoom in freely on any part of the image.
"My current strength still isn't enough to break free of the Divine Realm's core restraints," Qian Renhan murmured, focusing on the mirror's reflection of the Forbidden Land of the Gods. "Once I settle a few minor matters, I'll erase those restraints… by then, I should have the power to leave the Divine Realm."
(End of Chapter)