Inside the palace.
Having ascended to the rank of Angel Goddess, Qian Renxue was brimming with confidence, vowing to conquer Lin Mu.
However, after three days and three nights of fierce fighting, the newly appointed Angel Goddess lay limp and powerless on the bed. Her eyes were glazed, and a bit of white foam lingered at the corner of her mouth, making her look utterly exhausted.
She didn't understand!
Why, even as an Angel Goddess, could she not conquer Lin Mu? Not only could she not win a fight, but she was also physically inferior. Although she had only recently become a god, her body had already transformed into a divine body. Yet, she was still no match for a mortal.
Was this guy even human?
After an unknown amount of time, Qian Renxue finally recovered some strength. Turning to look at Lin Mu beside her, she found him immersed in his cultivation, completely absorbed.
Seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.
This guy had reached Level 99 long ago. Unless he passed his divine trial and became a god, his cultivation was unlikely to improve any further.
If that was the case, why was Lin Mu still cultivating?
After three days and three nights of battle, she had come to realize Lin Mu's power. Though he possessed a mortal body, his strength was comparable to that of a god, even surpassing her, a newly ascended god.
Logically, with such power, Lin Mu should have already completed his divine trials.
Unless the trials had special limitations, or he intended to wait for her to ascend to godhood first.
At this moment, Lin Mu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze meeting Qian Renxue's. He raised an eyebrow and said, "What, itching for a beating again?"
Qian Renxue's physical strength had increased significantly after ascending to the God rank, almost overwhelming him.
Fortunately, his soul bones were of extremely high quality, ultimately allowing him to subdue this Angel Goddess.
Hearing Lin Mu's teasing tone, Qian Renxue glared at him irritably. After all, she was a high and mighty Angel Goddess. How dare this mortal defy her?
Moreover, it wasn't just once!
What infuriated her most was that if she couldn't conquer Lin Mu this time, she would have no chance of redemption once he became a god.
After a moment, Qian Renxue leaned on Lin Mu's shoulder and whispered, "Lin Mu, I've already become a God. Aren't you going to become a god?"
"My divine trial is quite complicated. I must become a god together with Ye Lingling. Otherwise, even if I pass it alone, I'm afraid I won't be able to obtain a godhood," Lin Mu said helplessly.
Even though the eighth trial of the God of Destruction was to condense his fifth soul core, he was confident he could complete it.
However, he had to wait for Ye Lingling to catch up. Otherwise, even if he completed the eighth trial, the God of Destruction would most likely not open the ninth trial.
Therefore, he could only try his best to improve his control over his soul power and strive to condense the fifth soul core successfully on the first try.
"You're waiting for Ye Lingling so you can become gods together?"
Qian Renxue felt a chill in her heart. She had thought Lin Mu hadn't become a god yet because of her, but she hadn't expected it to be for Ye Lingling.
In what way was she inferior to that white lotus?
Seeing Qian Renxue's jealous reaction, Lin Mu found it somewhat amusing. This woman must be imagining things again.
"Don't overthink it. The reason I'm becoming a god with Ye Lingling is that we are inheriting a pair of godhoods. It's a bound relationship; we must become gods together," Lin Mu explained simply to appease Qian Renxue.
However, Qian Renxue became even more unhappy upon hearing this explanation.
Since Lin Mu and Ye Lingling inherited a pair of godhoods, didn't that mean that after entering the God Realm, they would be a legitimate couple, and she would at most be considered the third party?
How could she accept that?
Admittedly, she had indeed come from behind to become the dominant one, but her personality destined her to never be a mistress. At best, she wouldn't object to Lin Mu and Ye Lingling's relationship.
She had initially looked forward to entering the God Realm with Lin Mu, but now her joy had vanished.
A moment later, Qian Renxue suddenly flipped over and straddled Lin Mu. Glaring at him with resentful eyes, she threatened, "Lin Mu, if you dare betray me, I'll cut off your lower body with the Angel Sword."
"Uh—"
Lin Mu was startled; this threat was incredibly effective on men.
Although his strength rivaled that of a god and his defense was astonishing, he couldn't always wear armor, especially during intimate moments with Qian Renxue. That left him no opportunity to defend himself.
A moment later, Lin Mu placed his hand on Qian Renxue's chest, solemnly promising, "Whether on the Douluo Continent or in the God Realm, I will treat you both equally."
Strictly speaking, he favored Qian Renxue more.
Although he had spent more time with Ye Lingling, he interacted with Qian Renxue more frequently.
After all, Qian Renxue was proud and never admitted defeat. After becoming a god, she was even more divine, inspiring a desire to conquer him.
With this assurance, Qian Renxue's mood improved slightly.
At this point, it was unrealistic for her to continue trying to bully Ye Lingling; she was forced to back down.
"By the way, which god's inheritance did you receive?"
Seeing Qian Renxue's curious expression, Lin Mu hesitated for a moment before finally pointing to the mark on his forehead. He explained, "This is the mark of the Destruction Specter, representing the Destruction God King, one of the five great god-kings of the God Realm."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue wasn't particularly surprised. Instead, she forced a bitter smile.
Since Lin Mu had received the Destruction God King's inheritance, Ye Lingling's divine inheritance must also be at the god-king level, a full tier higher than her Angel God position.
Thinking of this, she felt extremely resentful.
She possessed innate level 20 soul power. Yet, not only was she inferior to Lin Mu, but she was even inferior to Ye Lingling.
No, Ye Lingling must have obtained a god-king level inheritance through Lin Mu's connections.
After all, Ye Lingling wasn't even at the level of innate full soul power. Even after consuming elixirs made from immortal herbs, her talent and strength were insufficient to inherit the position of the God of Life naturally.
Lin Mu saw her concerns and smiled slightly, saying, "Once I inherit the position of the God of Destruction, I can back you up in the God Realm. No one, no god, will dare to bully you."
"Hmph, you make it sound like I'm being kept by you." Qian Renxue rolled her eyes at him.
"Isn't that right?"
Lin Mu raised an eyebrow, grabbed Qian Renxue's extremely slender waist, and then flipped her over, subduing her once again.
Looking at Lin Mu towering over her, Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly. She hurriedly pushed against his chest, saying irritably, "Can't you take a break for a moment?"
Although Lin Mu was so enthusiastic, making her not worry about being neglected, she was almost numb.
As a newly ascended Angel Goddess, how could she allow herself to be manipulated by a mortal?
However, her resistance was completely ineffective.
A strange snoring sound soon echoed from the palace. Fortunately, Lin Mu had set up a barrier beforehand, so there was no need to worry about being heard by those outside.
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong sensed two waves of energy indicating godhood and had begun the final step of the Rakshasa God's inheritance.