Chapter 388: The Reason Behind the Angel God's Fall
Extreme North.
Just as Tang San was preparing to find a secluded place to lie low and slowly recover from his internal injuries—
A cold, emotionless voice rang out in his mind: "Do you seek revenge? Do you wish to gain power?"
Hearing this, the previously exhausted and weakened Tang San instantly perked up.
He glanced around and, seeing no one, asked tentatively, "May I ask, senior, who are you?"
In such a desolate place, hearing a voice like this made it impossible not to feel both curious and afraid.
After all, this was the Extreme North. Earlier, even a Titled Douluo and a ten-thousand-year Ice Jade Scorpion had been watching him like a predator.
And yet, even with such threats nearby, none of them had noticed this mysterious figure. So after his initial shock and curiosity, Tang San's eyes lit up with excitement and anticipation.
He had a strong feeling that the one who stopped him was definitely an unparalleled powerhouse—perhaps even a god.
Thinking of this, Tang San couldn't help but feel proud and confident.
He truly was a man of destiny. Even in this situation, he had encountered an opportunity meant for him.
"Head to the depths of the Extreme North. Let me see your strength and character!"
Soon, that cold voice rang out again, guiding Tang San toward the deepest region.
Hearing this, Tang San's expression turned grim. He cursed inwardly: Damn it, if you've already chosen me, why not just give me the inheritance directly? Why go through all this?
Ever since learning how easily Kong became a god, Tang San had stopped caring about these so-called trials. If a god had already chosen you and wanted you as their successor, then the so-called trial was just a formality.
Bibi Dong: "Stop, I'm about to cry if you say another word!"
At this thought, Tang San exhaled deeply. After a moment of silence, his gaze grew firm and cold.
No matter what, he had to go and see who this mysterious powerhouse truly was—because this might be his final chance.
Elsewhere.
Inside the Angel Temple.
After learning that the ninth trial no longer required a sacrifice, not only Qian Daoliu but also Qian Renxue felt immensely relieved. After all, who would choose death if there were a chance to live?
The three returned to the Hall of Worship, chatting as they ate.
For Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, the recent events felt almost dreamlike.
In their understanding, gods were immortal—they could live as long as they wished. And yet today they learned that gods could be killed. The shock nearly shattered both their spiritual foundations.
Tertiary gods and divine officials: "Exactly! If gods really were immortal, we'd make those God Kings understand what it means when the heavens fall and a new order rises."
"Why should you be God King? Just because your cultivation is stronger? Since we're all immortal, it should be rotational. Rotate the throne of the God King—this year it belongs to our household!"
The Asura God and the other four God Kings: "..."
"Kong, since gods can be killed, doesn't that mean the God Realm has its fair share of grudges and wars too?"
At the dining table, Qian Renxue picked up a piece of meat and placed it on her husband's plate, asking with some concern and confusion, "After reaching the God Realm, if one day you're not around—and neither are my two sisters—would I be able to protect myself as a deity?"
She still knew too little about the God Realm and was very curious. As a lineage-inherited Angel God, how would her combat power rank in the God Realm?
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu also paused mid-meal, turning his curious gaze toward Kong. Clearly, he didn't know the answer either.
But if the previous Angel God had been killed, then there must surely be many beings in the God Realm stronger than the Angel God.
"In theory, battles aren't supposed to occur."
Regarding the concerns of the two in front of him, Kong merely shook his head lightly and said with indifference, "In the God Realm, the five God Kings jointly govern. So long as no one attacks the God Realm or unless there's a severe crisis, battles rarely occur. After all, no god would willingly violate the laws of the God Realm."
"Moreover, based on the Angel God's combat strength—while not on par with a God King—she still ranks among the top-tier within the God Realm. If even a powerhouse of that level can't protect themselves, then naturally, aside from the God Kings, no one else could either."
At this point, Kong himself began to feel a little puzzled.
If he remembered correctly, it had already been hundreds of thousands of years since the great war against the Dragon God. And the Angel God had only ascended about twenty thousand years ago.
And that twenty thousand years was by the lower realm's reckoning. In God Realm time, it amounted to merely two hundred days. So he truly couldn't understand what kind of crisis could have occurred in just two hundred days that would cause a powerful first-level god like the Angel God to fall.
"I see." Listening to the man in front of her, Qian Renxue nodded in realization, her expression thoughtful.
It seemed the Angel God inheritance passed down in their family was quite powerful indeed—though it still left the mystery of how it had fallen.
Previous Angel God: "...Please, stop. Say one more word and I'll start crying too!"
At the same time, in the God Realm.
After returning the Angel God's inheritance to Qian Renxue, the Sea God went to the palace of the Asura God.
"Sea God, why are you here? Are you preparing to leave?" Seeing the man approach, the Asura God looked puzzled.
He knew that this man had already passed on his divine position—specifically to the grandfather of his own successor. So upon seeing the Sea God, his first assumption was that he planned to depart the God Realm and go wander the universe.
"No."
Facing the Asura God's question, the Sea God shook his head. His tone turned heavy and cold as he said, "I came here only to ask—has that thing been found yet?"
Upon hearing this, the Asura God was momentarily stunned. Once he realized who the Sea God was referring to, he shook his head and replied with some helplessness, "Sea God, you know full well the strength and nature of that thing. Unless it voluntarily reveals itself and comes to the God Realm, it's nearly impossible to find it."
Over a hundred days ago, the God Realm experienced a tremendous crisis. A black mist of unknown origin suddenly descended upon the realm and began a spree of slaughter and devouring.
In the face of such evil power, neither the Evil God King, known for his darkness, nor the Kind God King, who specialized in restraining evil, could stand against it. Only by gathering the combined power of all gods in the God Realm were they able to severely injure it and drive it away.
It was during that event that the Angel God perished.
Though the Sea God and Angel God were of roughly equal strength, the Sea God's Golden Thirteen Halberds possessed a measure of self-protection. Because of that, he managed to survive the incident.
[End of Chapter]
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