After becoming gods, the seven members of the Shrek Seven Devils remained on Douluo Continent. First-level gods could only bring two family members with them, while second-level gods could not bring any. Since most of them had families, they chose to stay on Douluo Continent and accompany their loved ones until old age.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death—these are the natural laws of life. For Oscar, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dai Mubai, becoming second-level gods was already satisfying enough. After ascending to godhood, being able to stay with their beloved until old age was all they could wish for.
But Ma Hongjun was different. The woman he loved, Bai Chenxiang, had not ascended to godhood. Time was merciless. Even for someone like Ma Hongjun, a top-level Douluo, death was inevitable.
Watching Bai Chenxiang grow older, her hair turning white, Ma Hongjun's heart was pierced with pain. He blamed himself for not working harder in the past—he could have inherited the position of Fire God, but instead he inherited the Phoenix God.
In tears, Ma Hongjun ran to seek help from Tang San, saying, "Brother San, Bai Chenxiang is the love of my life. I don't want to watch her grow old and fade away like this. Can you help me?"
Tang San's expression grew serious, and with a sense of impartial justice, he said, "Alas, that's impossible. As the God of Enforcement in the Divine Realm, I must uphold the law. How could I knowingly break it? The Divine Realm only allows first-level gods to bring two family members."
"But you have two divine positions, shouldn't that mean four family members? Bai Chenxiang is at least your cousin," Ma Hongjun asked breathlessly.
Tang San shook his head. "You're right in theory, but the Divine Realm Committee only counts me as holding one divine position, which means only two family members."
Tang San sighed and asked, "Fatty, do you blame me for this?"
Ma Hongjun shook his head. "Brother San, everything I have is thanks to you—from the Phoenix Crest Herb to the Ten-Headed Scorching Snake pill. How could I blame you? I only blame myself for not trying harder when I was young, and for leaving regrets in my heart."
As brothers, Ma Hongjun never expected Tang San to give up the spots for A Yin and Tang Hao or to bring Bai Chenxiang to the Divine Realm. Heartbroken, he left.
And Bai Chenxiang faded away with time.
Just as the Shrek Seven Devils were about to ascend, Master suddenly grew restless!
With Tang San becoming a god and leading the continent to overthrow the brutal reign of the Spirit Hall, Master's reputation skyrocketed. He became one of the most celebrated figures of the era!
He was known as a pioneer in spirit master theory, a prodigy in the theory world, and the creator of "From Despair Comes Me" — Yu Xiaogang. The once "waste spirit master" Luo Sanpao evolved into the Golden Dragon, achieving the title of Dragon God, with strength peaking at level 93 Douluo. In the spirit master community, Yu Xiaogang's status was exalted wherever he went.
His love with Liu Erlong had borne fruit, and Yu Xiaogang had no regrets in life!
But upon hearing that the Shrek Seven Devils were about to ascend to the Divine Realm, Yu Xiaogang couldn't sit still.
If there was one last pursuit in his life, it was—immortality.
No matter how great one's achievements in life, the end is always a handful of earth. Life is unfair, but death is the great equalizer.
Yu Xiaogang's early life was humble, but his fortunes changed in later years. Tang San's rise lifted him from being a waste to a revered figure—he had risen with his disciples.
Yet, as his life reached its pinnacle, his time was running out.
He had everything he wanted: eternal fame and wealth.
But life is fleeting, and he didn't want to lose what he had now.
He hoped that after Tang San ascended to godhood, Tang San could take him along to the Divine Realm, granting him eternal life there—and maybe even prepare a divine position for him. With Tang San's ability, this shouldn't be difficult.
Yu Xiaogang only asked for one thing: a second-level divine position.
This wish had long been in his heart, but he never had the courage to ask Tang San. He waited for Tang San to bring it up first. But now, as Tang San was about to ascend with the spots for Tang Hao and A Yin already confirmed, Yu Xiaogang could no longer hold back.
Helpless, he swallowed his pride and approached Tang San.
"Teacher, you're here! What's the matter?" Tang San greeted respectfully.
Yu Xiaogang smiled warmly. Tang San was his proudest disciple. Even now, as a god, Tang San still showed such humility. The best decision of his life was taking Tang San as a disciple!
Yu Xiaogang said, "Little San, I have a request regarding the Divine Realm."
He paused, hoping Tang San would prompt him to explain.
But Tang San, usually sharp, was confused. "Teacher, what is it you want to say?"
With no other choice, Yu Xiaogang blurted out, "Little San, after you become a god, can you bring Teacher and your teacher Er Long with you?"
Tang San looked troubled. "But Teacher, I can only bring two people. Those two are already my father and my mother."
Yu Xiaogang's face fell. "Little San, you've come so far because I nurtured you from the start, from the first steps to the present. Your divine position came through my help, introducing you to places like Sea God Island. How can you forget that? I treated you like my own child! Can you be so reluctant to take me to the Divine Realm? Do I not matter as much as your parents to you?"
Tang San nodded respectfully. "Teacher, I truly appreciate everything you've done for me."
"Then how can you watch me die here on Douluo Continent? You're a god king, the God of Enforcement. Can't you be a little flexible? Adding one more person won't kill anyone!"
Tang San hesitated. "But if I add one, how can I leave Teacher Er Long behind here to perish?"
Yu Xiaogang's face turned grim. Compared to his love for Liu Erlong, what mattered more was eternal life and enjoying his current fame and fortune.
Tang San proposed, "How about this—I'll first bring my parents to the Divine Realm, then negotiate with the Divine Realm Committee to come back for you and Teacher Er Long?"
Yu Xiaogang's expression brightened a little. "Okay, that sounds good!"
(End of Chapter)
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