The God Realm.
Within a strange valley, a hundred flowers bloomed in full splendor, and countless herbs grew in orderly fashion. Towering ancient trees blocked out much of the sunlight, while from time to time, a few seven-colored clouds drifted across the sky above the valley, creating a scene of exceptional beauty.
A stone-paved path stretched deep into the valley. On both sides of the path grew all kinds of plants—plants that looked unremarkable at first glance, yet each one was an incomparably precious heavenly treasure. Every single plant contained an immense amount of spiritual energy.
At the end of the path stood a pavilion. Inside the pavilion sat two people. On the left was an extremely handsome man with long golden hair cascading loosely over his shoulders, casual yet brimming with a natural charm.
"Brat, your mind is a bit unsettled today. In the past, you never showed this master any mercy,"said the person sitting opposite him.
Facing the golden-haired man was an elderly man with graying hair. His appearance was quite ordinary, yet his spirit was vigorous and sharp. The two sat upright in the pavilion, and on the stone table before them lay a chessboard, where black and white pieces were locked in continuous combat.
"Teacher, you can't blame me for lacking focus. The thing I've always wanted to do has finally shown some progress. Besides, happiness is also a kind of emotion, isn't it?"the golden-haired man replied with a smile.
"Oh? Rong Bing, are you saying you've found a successor for your god position?"The old man raised his white eyebrows slightly as he spoke, his hand pushing a black chess piece straight toward the white ones.
Having been the golden-haired man's teacher for so many years, he naturally understood his disciple's thoughts perfectly.
And this golden-haired man was none other than Rong Nianbing, one of the thirty-two Main Gods of the God Realm—one of the thirty-two First-Class Gods—the God of Emotions.
"So many people can't reach the God Realm even if they try, yet all you want is to leave,"the old man, Cha Ji, said with a laugh, shaking his head.
"Teacher, you know it well. The God Realm may be wonderful, but staying here too long is just as empty and lonely. I only want to take my family to see a more meaningful world and experience a better life."
"Besides, my wife got so bored that she ran off to play somewhere else. Now there are only two left."
Rong Nianbing laughed heartily, his gaze drifting toward a small courtyard not far away, his eyes filled with utmost tenderness.
Inside the courtyard, several children were playing joyfully. A tall, slender beauty dressed in a red gown was watching over them, while another beauty in a blue dress sat not far away, eating something.
"That's true. Follow your heart. You've already far surpassed this old teacher of yours,"Cha Ji said, his eyes lighting up as he placed another piece on the board.
As Rong Nianbing's teacher, being able to bask in his disciple's fortune and enjoy life in the God Realm was already more than satisfying.
"So, which lower realm's genius did you choose?"Cha Ji asked casually.
A glint of sharp intelligence flashed in Rong Nianbing's eyes.
"Douluo Continent."
Cha Ji froze slightly upon hearing this, then laughed.
"You're really playing big this time! That's the continent where that person ascended from. You're sticking your hand in—once he finds out, he'll definitely hate you to death!"
"Hahaha, geniuses are rare. Hesitate, and you lose your chance."
Rong Nianbing seemed to think of something and shook his head slightly, though doubt lingered in his heart.
"That youth's talent is indeed extraordinary, but there are aspects about him that even I can't fully understand. He's also not entirely suitable for my god position. Still, passing on the god position first and letting him slowly fuse and comprehend it afterward isn't impossible. After all, if I miss this chance, who knows how many more years I'll have to wait…"
With these thoughts, Rong Nianbing's resolve grew firmer, and the pace at which he placed his chess pieces quickened.
He had stayed in the God Realm for far too long. Though being a god was good, he would rather take his family and go see the outside world.
"But the appearance of a child of destiny like this—Tang San shouldn't be unaware of it. Is he doing this deliberately, or was it an accident?"
A sharp gleam flashed through Rong Nianbing's eyes.
"Hmm? You little brat, can't you show your teacher some mercy?"Cha Ji suddenly complained.
"Hahaha, pure luck—pure luck."
…
Sea God Castle.
Tang San, dressed in a magnificent blue robe, stood before a window. The corners of his lips curled upward slightly, and his eyes narrowed.
"Rong Nianbing should have sensed it by now. Since you want to leave the God Realm, this God King will grant your wish."
Tang San murmured inwardly. The reason Rong Nianbing was able to sense the newly born child of destiny on Douluo Continent was naturally due to Tang San's subtle manipulation behind the scenes.
"You may leave, but not only must you leave your god position behind—you'll also have to work for this God King for several hundred years before you go."
Tang San extended his palm and clenched it in the air. Sooner or later, the entire God Realm would be completely under his control.
"What a pity. If it weren't for the fact that I had just become a god back then, with the other four Great Law Enforcers present, even the Rakshasa God position wouldn't have escaped my grasp."
A look of regret appeared on Tang San's face.
After the Battle of Jialing Pass, he had wanted to take the opportunity to scheme for the Rakshasa God position on Bibi Dong. Unfortunately, the other Law Enforcers were watching too closely, leaving him no chance at all.
Especially the Destruction God King, who had already been dissatisfied with him inheriting two god positions.
By the time Tang San ascended to the God Realm and had the chance to search for it, the Rakshasa God position had already vanished into the void, slipping out of his sight.
"Jiang Jue… no, I'll have to let Little Seven put in some more effort. If you're staying in the lower realm, you'd better be useful."
A cold indifference flashed through Tang San's eyes as his five fingers slowly clenched.
"The strand of divine sense I sent down earlier should bring news soon enough."
"The Valley of Love Trials of Heaven and Earth isn't a bad place either,"Tang San thought to himself.
"Third Brother, come keep Xiao Wu company! What are you standing there for?"
At that moment, a gentle female voice sounded behind Tang San. His gaze shifted slightly as the image of Xiao Wu's soft, supple figure came to mind.
Just as he was about to respond, a token suddenly glowed faintly.
"That damned Destruction—what meeting is he calling at a time like this?!"
Tang San took the token into his hand, frowning as he spoke angrily.
The token lighting up meant that a God King of the Divine Council was convening a meeting.
"Xiao Wu, I have something to take care of. I'll head out for a bit and be back later."
A moment later, Tang San's expression returned to calm as he spoke softly.
"Not much longer now… just wait a little more."
His figure vanished instantly from the castle.
Inside the castle, Xiao Wu—dressed in a pink, form-fitting outfit—watched Tang San leave, a hint of melancholy in her pink eyes.
"Wu Tong… when will you come back…"
…
Destruction Castle.
The Destruction God King sat high upon his throne, holding a token identical to Tang San's. A sinister glow flickered in his crimson eyes.
"I never expected that a mere Douluo Continent would draw the attention of two gods. Interesting."
"But what is the God of Emotions joining the fun for? Is Jiang Jue even suitable for his god position? This is simply reckless nonsense."
The Destruction God King snorted coldly as if recalling something.
In the God Realm, aside from those gods who wanted to leave and travel the outside worlds, the rest were a bunch content to slack off and enjoy themselves. Only he worked diligently, devoting himself wholeheartedly to strengthening the God Realm.
"Still, Jiang Jue cannot be ignored. Such terrifying talent must be brought into the God Realm. But which god's position would he be suitable for?"
The Destruction God King lightly tapped his fingers against the throne. Beneath his purple robe, his crimson gaze flickered like a burning candle flame.
"This God King remembers that on Douluo Continent, there exists the remains of that dragon which was born alongside the Dragon God back then. Perhaps that can be put to use…"
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, the Destruction God King's gaze grew deep and unfathomable.
And the attribute possessed by that dragon was—Destruction.
(End of Chapter)