In the vast expanse of the universe.
A colossal, seven-colored spherical object floated in the outer space of Douluo Planet.
Outside the seven-colored sphere, one hundred and eight spatial passages connected to one hundred and eight worlds. One of these spatial passages led to the Douluo Planet below.
Within its interior space, clouds and mists shifted and changed, sometimes surging like a tide, other times remaining still and profound.
The transformations of the clouds and mists were unpredictable, never revealing their next form, offering endless surprise and awe.
Abundant primordial energy lingered within the clouds and mists, with various elemental forces blending together to present a seven-colored halo, making this space seem like a dream world.
At the pinnacle of the world, a majestic palace stood, shimmering with a faint golden radiance under the illumination of the seven-colored halo.
This was the God Realm, the world where the gods resided.
And the majestic palace at the summit of the God Realm was the highest point, the place that controlled everything within the God Realm.
This was because the foundation of the God Realm—the God Realm Core—was located in a special space within the palace.
In the main hall of the palace, on eight walls, hundreds of light screens appeared, displaying countless changing scenes.
Each light screen represented a world controlled by the God Realm, allowing the gods to monitor these worlds through the screens.
In the center of the main hall, a round table was placed. Its material was unknown, making the tabletop appear as vast and deep as swirling mist.
At this moment, five people were seated around the round table, with several figures standing behind each of them.
The gazes of all the gods were fixed on a light screen in the center of the round table.
Within the light screen, a planet floated in space.
Upon closer inspection, on the surface of this planet, endless pale golden currents slowly coalesced into illusory creatures that were neither snake nor dragon.
The illusory creatures enveloped Douluo Planet beneath their bodies, blocking the God Realm's investigation of Douluo Planet.
Among the five great gods, the Law Enforcement God Asura, seated in the main seat, broke the silence first:
"Eleven years ago, two external forces of destiny descended upon the Douluo world within half a year, causing the God Realm Core to vibrate."
"After the second external force of destiny descended, this illusory creature, resembling a python and composed of the power of destiny, appeared outside Douluo Planet."
"Over the years, as this creature, materialized from destiny, became more solid, the power blocking the God Realm Core's investigation of Douluo Planet grew stronger."
"Half a month ago, the power of the destiny creature suddenly surged, completely obstructing the God Realm Core's investigation of Douluo Planet."
"And today, the God Realm Core has produced a prophecy during these past half a month."
"The one who unifies the Douluo world by merging with the external forces of destiny will be the future ruler of the God Realm!"
"The prophecy did not specify who this person unifying the Douluo world is. Based on our five interpretations, destiny is illusory and ethereal. Until the final moment, anyone could be the prophesied ruler of the God Realm who unifies the Douluo world."
"We have convened you here to announce a decision that will be put to a vote by all the gods."
His voice was majestic yet cold. Although he was merely stating facts, his tone carried an icy killing intent that instilled fear without a fight.
To the lower left of the round table, the Goddess of Life, dressed in a water-green gown, took over the conversation, elaborating on what the Asura God had said:
"After deliberation, we five have unanimously decided that the God Realm must intervene in the current conflict on Douluo Planet. We will send the divine artifacts and inheritances of the gods to Douluo Planet, allowing the power of destiny to select the designated inheritors of divine positions."
"Through our intervention, the already unfathomable trajectory of destiny will become even more unpredictable."
"The God Realm has a total of thirty-two main gods. Excluding the four main gods who have already perished—the Angel God, Rakshasa God, Thunder God, and Love God—we have twenty-eight remaining main gods."
"These twenty-eight divine positions can create twenty-eight inheritors of divine positions."
"We have a numerical advantage. No matter how vague destiny may be, the probability of the future ruler of the God Realm, who unifies the continent, appearing among our inheritors will conservatively exceed fifty percent, perhaps even more."
Her tone was tranquil and graceful, giving people a feeling of basking in a spring breeze, a stark contrast to the Asura God's chilling tone.
Opposite the main seat of the round table, the God of Destruction, clad in a purple cloak, sat there. Following his wife's lead, he addressed the gods present:
"The God Realm has its rules. For ordinary decisions, as long as three of us five support it, it can be approved and executed."
"However, this decision concerns the future of the God Realm, so it requires the joint decision of all the main gods of the God Realm."
"Including the five of us, if more than half of the twenty-eight main gods support this decision, it can be passed and executed."
"Otherwise, this decision will be nullified, and some stranger ruler will be born on Douluo Planet to govern the God Realm."
"I, along with Life, Goodness, Evil, and Asura, five in total, support this decision. Out of twenty-eight votes, we have secured five."
"Now, it is up to the remaining twenty-three main gods to cast their votes."
"Finally, I must emphasize that this matter is of great importance, so you had better think carefully before you vote!"
While speaking fair and just words, his demeanor was extremely overbearing, as if brooking no opposition.
This was a complete opposite of his wife, the Goddess of Life.
To the right of the round table, Goodness and Evil sat there without speaking, as all the necessary points had already been made by Asura, Life, and Destruction. They had nothing more to say on the matter.
Among the twenty-three gods present, the seven Elemental Gods, who were part of the Asura God's faction, exchanged knowing glances. The Space God, the leader of the seven elemental gods, spoke on behalf of all seven:
"This matter appears to have no disadvantages and only benefits. Since we have the ability to ensure the future ruler of the God Realm appears among our inheritors, of course, we should proceed."
"I, Space God Aaron Klaus, on behalf of the seven Elemental Gods of Space, Light, Darkness, Earth, Water, Fire, and Wind, jointly support this decision."
"Destiny ultimately belongs to our God Realm inheritors. May the glory of the God Realm endure forever."
Aaron Klaus's voice was ethereal and void-like, perfectly matching his identity as the Space God.
Poseidon, the Sea God, who was part of the Asura God's faction along with the seven Elemental Gods, also made his choice after Aaron Klaus.
"I am a god who ascended to the God Realm from the Douluo Plane."
"The seas of Douluo Planet are the territory I, Poseidon, conquered. Unifying Douluo Planet inevitably includes the oceans, and I cannot stand idly by while this happens."
"No need for further words, I must support this decision!"
As the only deity among the twenty-eight present who originated from Douluo Planet, the Sea God Poseidon had a top-tier power on the lower plane: Sea God Island.
Other gods could only bestow divine artifacts and inheritances upon Douluo Planet, leaving other matters to fate.
However, he had the power of Sea God Island to proactively seek out talented successors and help them unify the continent.
Therefore, Poseidon was highly confident that the future ruler of the God Realm would be his successor.
On the right side of the round table, the God of Evil seemed to sense Poseidon's inner thoughts. The corner of his mouth, hidden beneath a black hood, curved into a sinister smile as he casually offered a suggestion:
"Everyone, although the Angel God, Rakshasa God, Thunder God, and Love God have all fallen, their divine positions are, without exception, all on Douluo Planet."
"We can actively stimulate the divine power remaining in their divine positions, drawing the attention of the people of Douluo Planet to these four divine positions."
"This way, we will change from twenty-eight divine inheritors back to thirty-two divine inheritors."
"With four more divine inheritors, the probability of the future ruler of the God Realm appearing on our side will also increase significantly."
"What do you all think of my proposal?"
He seemed to scan the main hall, but his gaze kept subtly falling on Poseidon, the faint smile on his lips filled with mockery.
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