Gu Yuena put away the Golden Dragon King's bloodline power, shot the God of Destruction a mocking look, and said, "What's wrong, even you, God of Destruction, know fear? Just now you let killing intent slip toward me more than once, but forced it back each time. You really can't stand soul beasts, can you?"
"That's right. I don't like soul beasts," the God of Destruction said bluntly, not denying his disgust. "It wasn't easy for the God Realm to purge all beast-type deities. Your appearance will bring them back. The God Realm will fall into chaos again—who knows, another divine war like back then might break out."
"That's a mistaken view. Soul beasts or humans, they are all living beings of the world and ought to enjoy an equal right to become gods under the laws of heaven and earth," Tianlin said as he flew over with the others.
"Humans have short lifespans but strong cultivation ability; to become gods, they need to find a god position's inheritance, and creating a new position is even harder. Those are humans' strengths and weaknesses. Soul beasts live long and cultivate with difficulty, but to become gods they only need to reach the natural threshold—when a million years comes, survive the tribulation, and they ascend. That's the soul beasts' advantage. Every race has its own traits. Humans and soul beasts may be mutually hostile, but as a God King who oversees all planes, one should treat all races equally."
"But the God Realm has made the ten-thousand-year tribulations for soul beasts far too difficult now. As the new Asura God, holding the power of enforcement, I intend to adjust the soul beast tribulations back to their proper ancient difficulty."
Hearing this, the God of Destruction frowned. "You truly intend this? The Gods of Life and Kindness won't agree either."
"I'm not asking your opinions. I'm informing you," Tianlin said coldly. "I don't care how your laws worked before, but henceforth, the laws I administer must be fair. Everyone is bound by law: members of your God Realm Committee, and myself as well."
"Also, laws must not be altered lightly. Once established, I will promulgate them to all creation. They can't be casually changed by a mere committee vote. Not even by me. Whoever violates the law, I, Jun Tianlin, will not forgive lightly."
Tianlin might have lived freely before, but he had decided that before the human–soul beast issue was completely resolved, he would not relinquish the Asura God's seat—this was his promise to Gu Yuena.
As long as he remained Asura God, his stance on law had to be forceful, with strict enforcement.
"Not only that. I have now attained the Holy Emperor god position, but its divine seat is not yet set. I hereby define it: the Holy Emperor's divine seat is to find a path for humans and soul beasts to coexist."
In the Douluo God Realm, Tianlin's word was law now. As soon as he spoke, the God Realm Core acknowledged his divine seat—guiding humans and soul beasts onto the correct future path would be his responsibility.
"Haha, Destruction, accept your fate," the Asura God said, flying out of the God Realm passage. "I've told you, a god must not be too selfish. You may have been born in the God Realm, but it doesn't belong to you alone. All living beings have the right to enter it. You keep saying soul beasts are a source of pollution for the God Realm—your heart is far too small."
Seeing him, Tianlin was overjoyed. "Great! Senior Asura God, you're safe—that puts me at ease."
"Thanks to you, I'm not only fine, I've improved. I'm just one step from the Supreme God King level. Now I can wander farther across the cosmos. No more seat—my body feels light, and I feel wonderful," the Asura God laughed, patting Tianlin's shoulder. Choosing this successor was the best decision of his life.
"Forget it, have it your way. You'll administer the law from now on. I still have many sins to atone for," the God of Destruction sighed and turned back toward the God Realm.
Those words signaled his acceptance of Tianlin's stance. He had no real choice; seeing Tianlin's resolve, insisting further would mean another fight, and at this point Tianlin could crush him with a finger—why invite humiliation?
"Tianlin, thank you." Gu Yuena bowed lightly at Tianlin's side, expressing sincere gratitude.
She'd always feared that once Tianlin became a god he would break his promise and stop caring about soul beasts' fate. But he was now using Asura authority to change unfair laws against soul beasts and setting the Holy Emperor's seat to seeking coexistence. That showed how seriously he took it.
"And Senior Asura God, I owe you both gratitude and an apology," the Silver Dragon King said, looking embarrassed. "Tianlin already told me about you and the Dragon God. I didn't know you always did me a kindness, and I hated you for so many years."
"These are trifles. Don't dwell on them," the Asura God said casually. "Finish absorbing the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, and with Tianlin's Holy Emperor power a stronger new Dragon God should be born. As king of the soul beasts, assist Tianlin well. I'm off—there's an endless universe waiting for me to explore. I can't wait another moment."
With that, he didn't return to the God Realm, but flew straight into the cosmos. He was truly carefree now—go wherever he wished. Who knew how far he'd go? Maybe one day, tired of flying, he'd come back for a visit.
"Farewell, Senior Asura God!" Tianlin was genuinely grateful—the Asura God had helped him a great deal along the way.
"All right, Xiao Tian, let's go back too. Lingling says Gu Ran has set up a victory banquet in the imperial palace, waiting for us to return and drink our fill. Today your master permits you to drink," Chen Xin smiled. The war was over; celebrating with brothers and friends was a must.
Isn't it for this moment of reunion that people risk their lives to fight?
"Wait, take me drinking too, Chen Xin." A charming female voice sounded, and Chen Xin's cold face changed as if he'd encountered something terrifying—he fled fast, likely faster than a Supreme God King.
It was the Goddess of Lust. Seeing Chen Xin run, she stomped angrily. "You hateful man! Am I that scary? You won't get rid of me!"
"Uh, Senior, you and my master…?" Tianlin stared, dumbfounded, at the coquettish Goddess of Lust. He'd been in seclusion and didn't know what had happened.
"Hi, new Asura God, Lord Holy Emperor. I'm your future master's wife," the Goddess of Lust said. "Chen Xin was right—you're formidable, able to easily defeat such a terrifying monster. As a reward, I'll treat you to wine tonight at the celebration." She took out two bottles, one red, one blue. "These are the God Realm's finest wines, brewed by me: 'Desires Aflame.'"
A wine brewed by the Goddess of Lust with that name—Tianlin couldn't help asking, "Senior, is this wine… proper?"
She thought a moment, then held up the red bottle. "This one is proper, so it's for you."
Tianlin accepted the bottle. If this one was proper, then the other…
"Don't look at me like that. The blue bottle has my handmade Seven Emotions and Six Desires Powder, laced with my Original Sin power. Even a God King can't resist it. Good disciple, help your future master's wife—get your master to drink it tonight. Once my wish comes true, I'll give you the recipe. You don't know—when I came, so many goddesses in the God Realm were asking me about you, the Savior Holy Emperor."
Tianlin was about to reply when he suddenly felt two icy gazes—Qian Renxue and Ning Rongrong—just as Gu Yuena added fuel: "Tch. He's a good person, but still a lecher."
Two jars overturned at once. Before the girls could explode, Tianlin pulled them away from the Goddess of Lust.
Better not spend too much time with this woman, or she'd definitely be a bad influence.
As for his master Chen Xin, Tianlin could only wish him luck. It was obvious the Goddess of Lust had fallen for him and wouldn't give up.