The expressions of the Silver Dragon King and Di Tian were clearly seen by Oscar. Hearing the Silver Dragon King's questioning tone, Oscar only smiled. "When I first met Senior Evil God, my expression was almost the same as yours."
After hearing this, both the Silver Dragon King and Di Tian lost their usual composure as leaders of the soul beasts. They looked utterly shocked.
After all, the Evil God had been destroyed by the God King of Destruction…
Who would have thought that this being was still alive,and had even chosen Oscar?
Seeing their expressions, Oscar remembered what the Evil God had told him three months ago when he suddenly awoke.
At that time, Oscar had been cultivating in seclusion, condensing his first soul core. Perhaps nourished by the power he had gathered over the years, the Evil God who had been slumbering within the Azure Spirit Jade Sword had finally awakened.
Oscar was surprised, for he had assumed that the Evil God would not awaken until he had reached sufficient strength. Yet the being had awoken on his own.
Through their conversations, Oscar learned about the origins of the Evil God, Luya.
In ancient times on the Douluo Continent, after the Dragon God ascended to the God Realm, his talent and potential were so extraordinary that even before his divinity stabilized, his power was already comparable to that of a God King.
The human deities feared the Dragon God's potential, so the soul beast race was oppressed.
The Evil God, because of his eccentric and willful nature, acted according to his own beliefs. He decided to help the Dragon God resist the other deities.
That battle was so world-shaking that even though the Dragon God's divinity was not yet stabilized, the Evil God fought to defend him against the God King of Destruction. In the end, he was nearly annihilated, leaving only a trace of his divine origin that drifted to the Douluo Continent, where it coincidentally attached itself to a white tiger.
From then on, the Evil God was erased from the records of the God Realm. The fragment of his divine essence required power to recover its divine consciousness and perhaps one day return to its peak. Carrying this remnant will, the tiger possessed by the Evil God's origin became the Dark Devil Evil God Tiger,a creature despised and hunted by all.
However, the Evil God himself was not bloodthirsty. The word "evil" in his name did not represent malice, but rather his nature and individuality.
After learning his origin and experiences, Oscar gradually came to trust the Evil God.
Back then, the Evil God had wanted to recover quickly and therefore attempted to have Oscar inherit his legacy, allowing Oscar's power to aid in his restoration.
It is worth noting that the Evil God was one of those who achieved godhood through self-cultivation. He reached level one hundred and became a god in the same era as Destruction and Shura, mastering the method of becoming a god through one's own strength.
Oscar already knew of various ways to become a god,through faith, as with the Angel God and Sea God, or by inheritance. But the Evil God used neither; he relied solely on his own power. The five God Kings were the same.
In the original history, Tang San became a God King and enforcer of the God Realm only because he inherited the powers of both the Shura God and the Sea God.
Thus, when Oscar learned about this method, he was thrilled. He chose not to inherit the Evil God's position but instead to walk the path of becoming a god through self-cultivation.
From Luya, Oscar learned the method of self-cultivation toward godhood. His future potential now seemed almost certain.
Oscar never intended to inherit another's god position, for that would be someone else's path,one that might limit him forever. But if he became a god through his own cultivation, his understanding would be wholly his own, granting greater potential for the future.
Therefore, Oscar and the Evil God reached an agreement: the Evil God would guide Oscar to self-created godhood, and once Oscar achieved it, he would help restore the Evil God's divine position.
The Evil God chose to cooperate with Oscar not only because it was his best option but also because of what Oscar was doing.
The Soul Spirit System and the God Creation Plan both went against the will of the old gods. Those deities had always suppressed the soul beasts, but Oscar was now working directly with them.
Since Oscar was already opposing the God Realm's deities, adding one more,an Evil God,made no difference. Besides, the Evil God was a valuable ally.
Before coming to the Star Dou Forest, the Evil God had used his divine sense to block the Shura God's killing mark from observing Oscar.
…
In the God Realm.
The Shura God King sensed the interruption of his mark on Oscar and felt a faintly familiar aura. His eyes flickered.
"Oscar… I hope what you are doing will bring a turning point for the God Realm."
He sighed deeply, making no further move.
At that moment, the Silver Dragon King and Di Tian stared at Oscar in astonishment. On the hilt of his jade sword, a gray-black hexagram glowed faintly.
The next instant, a long-lost voice echoed within the Silver Dragon King's spiritual sea. "It has been so many years. I didn't expect everything to change so much. Dragon God, the you of today is no longer who you once were, is it?"
Hearing the voice, the Silver Dragon King smiled bitterly. "I am a new life now, possessing only half of the Dragon God's power. Even if I recover to my peak, I will be at most equal to a first-level deity."
Luya's expression changed slightly. He himself was a first-level deity,among the strongest of that rank,yet he had still fallen to this state. Fortunately, with Oscar as a new variable, there was hope for resurgence.
Luya bore no hatred toward the God King of Destruction and the others. They merely stood on opposing sides. Victory and defeat,nothing more.
But his desire for revival was unwavering. After learning about the Soul Spirit System and the God Creation Plan, he believed Oscar would be the one to change history.
Given Oscar's talent and foundation, reaching level one hundred was almost inevitable. With Luya, a seasoned first-level deity, as his mentor, Oscar might well become the next Dragon God.
Of course, that was speaking in terms of talent.
The Dragon God's gift had been unmatched. Upon entering the God Realm, his power already rivaled that of the God Kings. Who could imagine how strong he would have become once fully stabilized?
Judging from Oscar's potential and plans, he might one day reach a similar level.
Most importantly, Oscar was a true human. If he were to lead the soul beasts in the future, it could bring about a new era of balance.
Why did Luya believe this? Because so far, none of the gods had intervened.
Oscar bore the Shura God's mark of inheritance. The gods of the God Realm certainly knew of his situation, yet they did nothing. Their silence was a form of tacit approval.
As long as Oscar did not cross their bottom line, they would not stop him. Perhaps they, too, wished for change.
This was why Luya dared to place his bet on Oscar.
Seeing the Silver Dragon King now, Luya felt a spark of joy. If he could persuade her, it would mean gaining the full support of the Star Dou Forest.
With those resources, Oscar's path would widen, and the chance of success would increase,along with Luya's hope of revival.
The Evil God explained his thoughts and reasons for choosing this moment to the Silver Dragon King. She fell silent after listening.
Luya said no more and returned to the Azure Spirit Jade Sword, leaving her to think.
Seeing his confidence, Oscar felt reassured. If nothing unexpected happened, this matter was likely settled.
Of course, Oscar still had one more card to play.
Looking at the pensive Silver Dragon King, Oscar said calmly, "You noticed the two special auras within my second martial soul, didn't you?"
Di Tian nodded, puzzled. Was there more to it?
Oscar smiled. "That power comes from the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings."
Di Tian was stunned, and even the Silver Dragon King looked at Oscar in disbelief.
The appearance of the Evil God was already shocking enough, but now the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings too?
Others might not understand the meaning, but the Silver Dragon King did.
When the Dragon God ascended, he had nine dragon kings under his command, each as strong as a first-level deity. That was why the Shura God and the others feared him so much and chose to suppress him.
Had the Dragon God's power fully stabilized, the God Realm might have belonged to him instead.
The Ice Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King were two of those nine.
The Silver Dragon King asked in disbelief, "They are still alive?"
Oscar shook his head, then nodded. "Not truly alive, but not entirely dead either,similar to the Evil God's current state."
Hearing this, Di Tian became excited. "Do you mean you've established contact with them,and gained their legacy?"
As the current Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, Di Tian was a descendant of those ancient dragon kings.
Oscar shook his head. "They have not awakened yet, but I know where they are, and I have gained some opportunities from them."
The Silver Dragon King's eyes brightened. "If that is so, then I might have a way to awaken them."
Oscar was pleasantly surprised. "You're certain? You're not exactly in good condition yourself."
The Silver Dragon King's beautiful eyes shimmered. "The Evil God suggested that in my current state, I would need tens of thousands of years to recover. But if I were to take human form and cultivate as a human,combined with your Soul Spirit System and your position as the Sword Sect's young master,perhaps I could break through to a higher level."
Oscar smiled. "So, have you agreed?"
The Silver Dragon King shook her head. "I dare not. If I take human form, only Di Tian will remain to lead the soul beasts. I cannot leave them so easily."
Oscar raised a brow. "So you've changed your mind now?"
The Silver Dragon King smiled. "Since the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings still exist, once I awaken them, my concerns will no longer be concerns."
She paused, looking up at the sky. "After all, those gods cannot violate the rules and descend upon the Douluo Continent, can they?"
Oscar blinked, then smiled. "Exactly."
If the Silver Dragon King chose to take human form, Oscar would be able to plan far more. He was not a lustful man, but he was willing to make sacrifices for humanity.
That might sound like an excuse, but it was the truth.
Still, he felt somewhat guilty toward Dugu Yan. He would, of course, discuss this with her. If she could not accept it, he would find another way.
The unexpected bonus, however, was that the Silver Dragon King had a method to awaken the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
It made sense,those two had been subordinates of the Dragon God, and the Silver Dragon King represented half of the Dragon God's essence. Their relationship was like that of superior and subordinate.
If Oscar could win over the Silver Dragon King, he could later benefit from the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings as well.
The remnants of their blood and bones had created the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, an incredible treasure. What unimaginable essence might their remaining power hold?
Di Tian, quick-witted as ever, caught on to Oscar's intent. "My lord, you're not thinking of…"
The Silver Dragon King nodded slightly. "If I can awaken the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, then taking human form and cultivating to godhood may be the best choice."
Glancing at Oscar, she didn't hide her thoughts. He was too clever; deception would only breed mistrust.
"Besides, the Golden Dragon King is imprisoned in the God Realm, guarded by the five God Kings. We don't even know if we can save him."
"Even if we could, those gods would never allow us to reunite. And right now, all of this is still your speculation,there's no guarantee the gods will support your plan."
Her eyes shone brightly. "So, taking human form and cultivating to level one hundred might be the best option. That way, I will not be bound by others. And if one day we can rescue the Golden Dragon King,or perhaps…"
Oscar's eyes flickered with realization. "Or perhaps you could absorb his power and become the new Dragon God yourself?"
Di Tian froze. This was a shocking thought.
That ambition rivaled Oscar's own.
What was more astonishing,she did not deny it. So Oscar was right?
But shouldn't such a thought be hidden deep within? If Oscar, a human, knew this, would he still help her sincerely?
Would he not try to stop her in secret?
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