The God was quite surprised and said, "I never expected that you mortals would be able to control your energy to such an extent. It's truly astonishing. I always thought only gods could achieve this level."
"A god?" John muttered to himself, suddenly remembering his second purpose for coming to the Temple of God.
John asked the God, "God, may I ask how the previous Earth God passed down his position to you? What's the difference between a god and a human? I don't see that you're any more powerful than us."
The God was surprised that John was interested in his position. His eyes lit up, and he asked, "John, would you like to take over my position and become the new Earth God?"
John quickly shook his head in refusal and said, "God, you must be joking. I can't be a god. My heart is filled with darkness!"
The God shook his head and said, "Mr. John, you are too humble. I can see that you have the potential to be a god. Perhaps there are some evil thoughts in your mind, but they are harmless."
"These thoughts won't hinder your succession as a god. Even though you keep belittling yourself, I can see that there's a strong determination within you. So, I trust my judgment. You are the most suitable candidate to succeed me as a god."
John still shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, God, but for me, the meaning of life is to strive for self-improvement, enhance my strength, and battle against powerful warriors from different universes. I wouldn't want to spend my life sitting in a temple."
Seeing John's determination, the God decided not to persuade him further.
John continued, "God, you haven't answered my question from earlier."
The God regained his composure and explained to John, "The difference between a god and a human is not in their physical strength but in the possession of the Power of a God."
"The Power of a God?" John's heart leaped with joy, knowing that even though the Earth God was weak, he still possessed the Power of a God.
John requested, "God, may I sense the Power of a God within you?"
The God knew what John was up to, but he nodded in agreement and extended his hand.
John quickly reached out and placed his hand in the God's.
Goku watched curiously from the side, unaware of what John and the God were about to do.
The God said to John, "You can close your eyes and use your mind to sense the presence of the Power of a God. My Power of a God was inherited from the previous Earth God, so it is extremely limited."
After saying this, the God and John stood silently, not moving a muscle.
Goku was curious about what John was trying to accomplish, but he didn't disturb them. Instead, he sat quietly and observed, remembering that John had mentioned the Power of a God in the Spirit Time House.
At that moment, Mr. Popo rushed over, but before he could speak, Goku stopped him. "The God is guiding John to sense the Power of a God. We shouldn't interrupt them," Goku whispered.
Mr. Popo nodded and watched quietly from the side.
Suddenly, the hands of the God and John holding each other emitted a soft golden light that illuminated the entire Temple of God.
Goku and Mr. Popo, bathed in the golden light, felt the God's body exude an awe-inspiring grandeur, as if he were the only existence between heaven and earth.
With his eyes closed, John felt even more deeply. He not only perceived the God as the sole existence in this world but also received an immense sensation of the Power of a God transmitted through his palm.
John experienced a gentle gaze, the warmth of a spring breeze, and the qualities of goodness, beauty, and nobility, along with all the beautiful things in the world.
John felt as if all the beauty in the world was within his grasp.
However, this feeling did not last long. Before long, it disappeared.
John quickly opened his eyes, and the God apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. John. I only have this much Power of a God. Cultivating the Power of a God requires certain conditions."
"Either you are a god and don't need cultivation, or the Power of a God is like energy, inherently present within your body."
"When cultivating, humans increase their energy, while gods born with the Power of a God increase its strength."
"In my case, I was originally a human who inherited the Power of a God from the previous Earth God. This Power of a God is limited, and only a small amount is produced each day."
"For us, as gods or humans who have acquired the Power of a God, we need to compress the energy within our bodies to the extreme before it can transform from ordinary energy into the Power of a God. This process is extremely challenging."
After listening to the God's explanation, John understood that cultivating the Ultra Instinct and the Power of Destruction would be extremely difficult until he cultivated the Power of a God.
However, John remembered the feeling of the Power of a God and decided to guide his energy in that direction once his strength reached a certain level.
The God spoke again, "By the way, the manifestation of the Power of a God is not the same for everyone. The Power of a God is an extremely pure form of energy and is not inherently sacred."
"The reason you felt such extreme goodness and light in my Power of a God is because I am the Earth God, and that is how the Power of a God manifests for me."
"But aside from gods like me, there are also evil gods, dark gods, and demon gods in the universe. Their Power of a God is the embodiment of extreme evil. So, in the future, if your strength reaches that level, follow the path in your heart and keep moving forward."
The God spoke these words to both John and Goku, sensing that their future achievements would be limitless.
John and Goku nodded solemnly, accepting the God's advice, although the God didn't know that John and Goku already knew the path they would take.
After their conversation, Mr. Popo said, "Mr. John, Mr. Goku, I have prepared the grand feast you requested. You can go to the dining hall and enjoy it."
"Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Popo. I'm so hungry that I could eat myself!" Goku stood up immediately, shook Mr. Popo's hand, and expressed his gratitude.
After enjoying a sumptuous and delicious feast, John and Goku bid farewell to Mr. Popo and the God and left the Temple of God.