Tang San was cursing furiously in his heart, but his face betrayed no emotion. He knew he couldn't afford to alienate the Goddess of Life just yet. Without her help in healing his injuries, who knew how long it would take for him to recover? If he ended up bedridden for over a month, who knew what chaos would unfold in the lower realms? By then, it might already be too late to salvage anything.
For now, he needed to placate the Goddess of Life and wait until his injuries healed before making his move. Of course, the fact that she hadn't helped him earlier was also something he kept in mind.
The Goddess of Life hadn't helped him and kept harping on about the greater good of the Divine Realm. She was already asking for trouble.
In the entire Divine Realm, only Tang San, as the Sea God, truly cared about its survival. Be it the God of Destruction or the Ice God, they all posed threats to the safety of the Divine Realm. Their mere existence would inevitably lead to its downfall. They had to be eliminated.
But of course, the most important thing right now was to recover.
What Tang San didn't expect, however, was that the Goddess of Life suddenly said something completely unexpected.
"Sea God, since your injuries aren't life-threatening, I'd like to return for a while to visit Little Purple. I'll come back later to help you heal. What do you think?"
The Ice God's parting words had clearly struck a chord with the Goddess of Life. According to the Ice God, gossip was already spreading throughout the Divine Realm—rumors about her and the Sea God.
Although the Goddess of Life trusted that the God of Destruction wouldn't overthink things, not everyone was like him. If the rumors continued to spread, it would eventually become a serious issue.
Even if Little Purple, the God of Destruction, were magnanimous, hearing such rumors everywhere would eventually test his patience. While he wouldn't blame her, he'd likely harbor even greater resentment toward the Sea God. If a conflict erupted, the consequences would be disastrous.
For the sake of the Divine Realm's stability, the Goddess of Life couldn't let that happen. Before leaving, the two Supreme God Kings had entrusted the Divine Realm to their care, and she couldn't betray their trust.
But as far as Tang San was concerned, the Goddess of Life's reasoning was incomprehensible.
I'm the one who's gravely injured here, and instead of healing me, you want to run off to visit the God of Destruction?
What's so great about the God of Destruction? He's not dying.
I, the Sea God, am the one suffering here!
If he could, Tang San would have used his Blue Silver Bind to snap the Goddess of Life out of her delusion. But unfortunately, he was in no condition to do so.
No matter how weak the Goddess of Life might be in combat, she was still a genuine God King. Even at his peak, Tang San would have to treat her with respect. Now, in his current state, he wasn't even a match for one of her fingers.
Though he was cursing her viciously in his heart, Tang San maintained a sincere expression on his face, even managing to force out a smile.
"Why would you say that, Goddess? My injuries can be healed anytime. Your matters are far more important," Tang San said with feigned sincerity. "Please don't let my condition affect the relationship between you and your husband."
"Sea God, thank you for your understanding. I'll be off, then," the Goddess of Life said, as straightforward as ever.
Before Tang San could say another word, she was gone. With a flash, her figure disappeared from the Sea God Palace.
Tang San froze for a moment before an overwhelming fury surged within him.
He was stunned by how quickly she had vanished. Was she that eager to leave?
Tang San raged helplessly, lying on the ground, his anger boiling over.
Ning Rongrong, who had been quietly observing everything, sighed deeply and helplessly.
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The God of Destruction's Palace.
Hearing the latest news, the God of Destruction paused briefly before a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"The Ice God stormed into the Sea God Palace and beat the Sea God so badly he was crying out in agony? The scene was utterly miserable?"
The God of Destruction's lips curled slightly as he suddenly felt a sense of satisfaction.
He was well aware of the recent rumors circulating in the Divine Realm, though he had chosen to trust the Goddess of Life. Their bond, forged over countless millennia, gave him every reason to believe in her.
But as a man, hearing such rumors still left him feeling uneasy.
What does that Sea God think he is? How dare he even dream of being associated with Little Green?
Now, with the Ice God's swift and decisive actions, the God of Destruction found his frustrations dissipating.
"The Ice God is truly the Ice God—proud, aloof, and utterly intolerant of nonsense. A pillar of the Divine Realm, a woman as strong as any man," he praised, clearly impressed by the Ice God.
The Ice God had always been uninterested in power struggles, immensely strong, and openly disdainful of petty schemers. For the God of Destruction, the Ice God was a natural ally.
That fool, Tang San, did nothing but push the Ice God closer to my side.
Inaction is often better than action. Tang San's endless scheming has left him empty-handed.
If the Ice God were to align with him, his influence in the Divine Realm would become unmatched.
Currently, with the two Supreme God Kings, the God of Kindness and the God of Evil, as well as the Asura God absent, the God of Destruction saw himself as the strongest remaining.
Next in strength were, without a doubt, the Ice God, the Sea God, and the Goddess of Life.
The Sea God only managed to contend with him because of his dual divine positions and his control over the Divine Realm's core. Otherwise, he was nothing compared to the veteran God Kings.
As for Ji Dong and Lie Yan, the two temporary God Kings, the God of Destruction didn't even consider them worthy of his attention.
In his eyes, the only ones qualified to participate in the Divine Realm's power struggles were himself, the Goddess of Life, the Ice God, and Tang San.
Originally, his faction should have been the strongest, as he and the Goddess of Life were natural allies. Unfortunately, her neutrality had denied him the overwhelming advantage he needed against Tang San, who controlled the Divine Realm's core.
But things were different now. If the Ice God joined his side, his strength would skyrocket. Crushing Tang San would be only a matter of time.
"Ah, Tang San, why couldn't you just keep your hands to yourself? Why did you have to meddle with someone else's successor?"
"You brought this on yourself."
"But then again, who is this person that the Ice God values so highly, someone Tang San would resort to such underhanded tactics to target?"
The God of Destruction grew curious, waving his hand lightly.
Looking at Su Yu, who was meditating below, a trace of doubt flickered in his eyes.
"Strange, why can't I see through him?"
Even a God King's divine sense was blocked from probing Su Yu's soul sea. This intrigued the God of Destruction immensely.
"Interesting… Such immense luck. Could he be the one chosen by the entire Douluo Star?"
A hint of astonishment appeared in the God of Destruction's gaze.
Douluo Star was one of the highest-grade planets under the Divine Realm's jurisdiction, having produced countless powerful beings.
Figures like the Rakshasa God, Angel God, Sea God, Ice God, and even… the Dragon God had all emerged from Douluo Star.
Among them, the weakest were still first-class deities, a testament to the planet's extraordinary nature.
But even these gods were merely the chosen ones of their respective eras.
The only being ever chosen by the entirety of Douluo Star, the true child of destiny, was the Dragon God.
The Dragon God was a terrifying opponent whose strength still filled the God of Destruction with unease to this day.
One-on-one, no one in the Divine Realm could be a match for the Dragon God.
In that battle, the five God Kings joined forces. The Asura God confronted him head-on, while the Kind and Evil God Kings controlled the field, and only then was the Dragon God subdued.
Although the Dragon God was dealt with, the Divine Realm also suffered greatly, with countless gods injured or killed. It took an unknown number of years for the Divine Realm to recover its vitality.
Now, a new chosen one has emerged on the Douluo Star—the Child of the World.
No wonder.
No wonder at all.
No wonder both the Ice God and the Sea God could no longer sit still.
Because such a birth inherently represents immense potential—at least the potential to ascend directly to the level of a God King.
The God of Destruction, however, did not suspect any relation between Su Yu and the Dragon God, because Su Yu was a human.
At this point, the God of Destruction was certain about.
"What a remarkable seedling. No wonder the Ice God and the Sea God went to such lengths for you."
"What a pity. It's a pity that this God King still has unfulfilled ambitions. Otherwise, I might have passed this divine position on to you."
The God of Destruction smiled faintly. He was an ambitious person, dreaming of leading the Divine Realm to an even greater peak.
For now, he had no intention of passing on his position. Otherwise, the Child of the World on Douluo Star would have been an excellent choice.
Such an existence was indeed worthy of inheriting the position of the God of Destruction.
"But the Ice God's divine position isn't bad either. The Ice God chose you, presumably because she believes you can elevate her divine position to the level of a God King."
"A God King-level Ice God—just how strong would that be? This God King is indeed looking forward to it."
The God of Destruction chuckled lightly. The current Ice God was already one of the top combatants in the Divine Realm, capable of facing off against a God King.
If she broke through to the level of a God King, she might become even stronger—at the very least, one of the elites among God Kings.
But whether Su Yu could achieve this remained to be seen.
"I wanted to give you a gift to establish some goodwill, but unfortunately, as an enforcer, I cannot interfere with the lower realms at will."
"The Sea God broke the rules knowingly, but this God King cannot follow his example. Otherwise, the Divine Realm would truly descend into chaos."
"When you ascend to the Divine Realm, this God King will meet with you then. I suppose it will only be about ten days in the Divine Realm's time."
The God of Destruction smiled as he waved his hand to dismiss the screen.
At this moment, a figure rushed into the Temple of Destruction.
The God of Destruction was stunned at first, but upon recognizing the newcomer, a delighted smile appeared on his face.
"Little Green!"
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Clear Sky Sect.
In the cold jade chamber, Su Yu opened his eyes.
"System, check-in."
[Ding! Check-in successful. Congratulations, host, you have received 250 gold soul coins.]
Su Yu's face darkened.
"Only 250?"
Stretching lazily, Su Yu grumbled in his heart.
At the same time, he glanced at his information panel. Hmm, his wealth had increased again.
From the age of six, Su Yu had been checking in daily. By now, the most common reward he had received was gold soul coins.
The daily check-ins almost always gave gold soul coins. In terms of money, the system had never shortchanged him.
Over ten billion gold soul coins were now sitting in the system's space. He couldn't run out—he simply couldn't.
"Daybreak already, huh?"
Su Yu looked out at the sky through the window and prepared to get up and wash.
Walking into the bathroom, he washed his face with cold spring water, instantly feeling refreshed and full of energy.
After a moment, there was a knock at the door.
Su Yu opened it to find Wang Dong'er standing prettily outside, holding a food box.
Today, Wang Dong'er was dressed in a light blue gradient dress, with her pink-blue long hair draped over her shoulders. She radiated sunshine and vibrance, exuding an indescribable charm and sweetness.
She gazed at Su Yu, her delicate cheeks tinged with a faint blush—perhaps still shy about what had happened last night.
"Dong'er, you look beautiful."
Su Yu reached out and pinched Wang Dong'er's cheek with a playful smile.
"Hmph, you bad guy."
Wang Dong'er snorted softly, gently pushing Su Yu's hand away before walking into the room with the food box.
Su Yu chuckled and followed her in. Wang Dong'er placed the food box on the table and began taking out the dishes one by one.
The food was as simple as always: a pot of braised meat, a pot of congee, a plate of fluffy white steamed buns, long crispy fried dough sticks, some freshly stir-fried vegetables, and a few eggs.
It perfectly matched the Clear Sky Sect's style—large portions and filling.
"Hmph, bad guy. Eat up."
Wang Dong'er snorted softly, serving Su Yu a bowl of congee.
Su Yu smiled and said, "Still mad at me?"
"It's just that I lost control, that's all. And besides, it's not like we haven't done it before."
Wang Dong'er's cheeks flushed as she tore open a steamed bun and stuffed it into Su Yu's mouth.
"That's completely different! This is the Clear Sky Sect—First Uncle and Second Uncle are both here!"
Wang Dong'er pouted slightly, muttering under her breath.
Part of her embarrassment came from shyness, but another part was the location.
If it were somewhere else, she might have been more lenient, but here? It wasn't the same at all.
Doing such a thing on the first night at the Clear Sky Sect—how would Niu Tian and Titan think of them?
Just imagining such a scene made Wang Dong'er's scalp tingle with awkwardness.
"Right, right, Dong'er is right. I was impulsive. But still, who could resist such a beautiful Dong'er?"
Su Yu winked, grinning mischievously.
Wang Dong'er's cheeks reddened further, and she gave Su Yu a playful glare.
After breakfast, Wang Dong'er took Su Yu by the hand and began showing him around the castle.
Su Yu couldn't help but feel that she was showing him off to the members of the Clear Sky Sect as her boyfriend, and she was doing so with pride.
After all, Wang Dong'er's ascension to her current position hadn't been easy. She probably had some lingering resentment she wanted to vent.
After touring the castle, the two arrived at the edge of a cliff.
The vast sea of clouds stretched endlessly, giving off a sense of ethereal beauty mixed with boundless grandeur.
"The scenery here at the Clear Sky Sect isn't bad," Su Yu remarked, feeling the refreshing mountain breeze.
Wang Dong'er smiled and said, "No matter how good the scenery is, if you look at it too long, you'll get bored."
"And besides, the Clear Sky Sect only has this sea of clouds left."
Looking at the endless sea of clouds, Wang Dong'er said softly, "Whenever I missed you in the past, I'd come here to look at the clouds and pass the time."