After Jiang Shengyu finished speaking, the interior of the destructive fire lotus fell silent, aside from the constant collision between the Vacuous Devouring Flame and the Pure Lotus Demon Flame. Nothing else could be heard.
The fiery figure controlled by the God of Destruction also stopped all movement.
Black-and-white flames crackled repeatedly.
No one knew how long had passed before the God of Destruction's voice finally sounded again by their ears. He said to them, "Do you wish to inherit a god position? Among my subordinates are the Seven Deadly Sin Gods, as well as several second-tier Destruction-type god positions. You may choose whichever you like."
To him, Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong's attributes did not perfectly match those gods under his domain—but for people at their level, imperfect attribute compatibility was hardly a barrier.
Among the second-tier gods Tang San brought up, how many were truly perfect matches? Weren't most of those god positions passed on simply because of his face as the God Realm's enforcer and for the sake of the Shrek Seven Devils?
Under his gaze, Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong simultaneously shook their heads, rejecting the offer.
"No need. Whether it's the Sin Gods or any other god of the Destruction system, none of that matters to us."
"Not interested?"
The God of Destruction was genuinely surprised at their refusal. He chuckled and said, "Don't tell me… you have your eyes on my god position? With the level of destructive power you possess, inheriting my position wouldn't be impossible."
"Would you even be willing to pass your god position to us?" Jiang Shengyu asked with a smile. "Aren't you planning to lead the entire God Realm to a higher level and expand it even further?"
"Indeed. I'm not like those two—Kindness and Evil. My god position isn't something I can hand out so easily." The God of Destruction nodded in agreement.
But then he shifted his tone and added, "However, if you truly display something capable of impressing me… passing on my god position to you is not entirely impossible."
The God of Destruction welcomed the idea of powerful new gods joining the God Realm. Moreover, he himself had not obtained his position through inheritance—he had been born the God of Destruction. Even if he passed on the position, he would not be heavily affected.
His words might have sounded like empty promises, but Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong understood that the God of Destruction was not someone who made casual pledges.
If he genuinely believed they were worthy, he truly would pass on the position of the God of Destruction. But unfortunately for him, inheriting a god position was not something either Jiang Shengyu or Jiang Qingtong actually sought.
The three discussed the specifics of their cooperation. Until Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong reached the absolute pinnacle of the world and raised the banner of war against Tang San, the God of Destruction would not provide them with much assistance.
He needed allies—not burdens.
Still, before leaving, he gave them a Heart of Destruction, a crystal capable of unleashing overwhelming destructive power each time it was used.
But the number of uses was limited. Unless absolutely necessary, the two would never expend it.
Once their conversation ended, the God of Destruction's consciousness returned to the God Realm. Just then, the Goddess of Life walked in from outside. Seeing his expression, she asked curiously, "Xiao Zi, who were you communicating with?"
His gaze fell on her, and he suddenly asked, "Xiao Lü (OC), if you were to pass on your god position, would you be willing?"
The Goddess of Life frowned at the unexpected question. "Why are you suddenly asking that? Don't tell me you're planning to leave the God Realm like Kindness and Evil did?"
The God of Destruction continued, "If I said yes, Xiao Lü… would you be willing to leave the God Realm with me?"
The Goddess of Life answered without a moment's hesitation, "Of course! Wherever you go, I go! We are a pair destined to be together—we'll never be separated!"
Hearing this, the God of Destruction sighed again. "It's a pity. She's not suitable for your god position. But her partner… is highly compatible with me. The destructive power he wields is unprecedented in the lower realm."
"To earn such praise from you—who is it? Let me see." The Goddess of Life stared at him, intrigued.
In all the countless years since the birth of the God Realm, this was the first time she had heard him give such an evaluation of a mortal.
Back when the Gods of Kindness, Evil, and Shura—three divine beings born from the primal forces of the God Realm—passed on their god positions, the God of Destruction had even felt a sense of pity.
He looked at her and asked, "You truly want to see?"
The Goddess of Life noticed his expression and frowned. "Why? Is there something inconvenient about it?"
"If you really want to see, I can show you. I just fear that once you see it, things may become… problematic." The God of Destruction waved a hand, displaying the situation of Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong on Douluo Continent before her.
At first, the Goddess of Life didn't recognize which realm he was showing her. But the presence of the Heart of Destruction on Jiang Shengyu immediately drew her attention.
"This is the mortal you're interested in? So young. Does he truly possess the destructive power you described?" she asked, brow furrowed.
At this moment, Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong were suppressing their auras, and coupled with the concealment of Douluo Continent's own plane, even the Goddess of Life could not discern their true depths from afar.
"Xiao Lü, look more carefully," said the God of Destruction quietly.
Seeing his expression, she examined the two mortals more closely. After studying them for a moment, she said, "They seem to hold rather high status in their realm… They—wait! This plane is… Douluo Continent!!"
The moment realization struck her, she finally connected his reaction to what realm she was seeing. Her expression changed instantly. "They… are the 'evil beasts' Tang San spoke of?"
"Do you truly still believe they're evil beasts? Xiao Lü, you've already seen their actions on Douluo Continent." The God of Destruction looked at her sharply.
The Goddess of Life froze for a moment. She looked at Jiang Shengyu and Jiang Qingtong once more, brows knitting tightly. She murmured, "You mean… Tang San has been lying to us?"
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