Within just two years, Yu Ming carved his way through blood and death, rising to the top and claiming the title of Slaughter King.
Such a feat would have been considered monstrous by any standard.
Yet—Even after achieving what others could not—He gained nothing beyond the Death God Domain.
Standing amidst the silent ruins of Slaughter City, Yu Ming clenched his fists tightly, his expression twisted with unwillingness.
"Where is it…?"
"Where is the inheritance of the Asura God?"
His voice carried both anger and disbelief.
"I became the Slaughter King in just two years. Even with my talent… why was I not chosen?"
Just as frustration and despair began to consume him—
A strange presence entered his consciousness.
Inside his Spirit Sea—A figure appeared.
A man stood there with a relaxed posture, his upper body bare, his presence exuding a natural and overwhelming charm. His every movement seemed to carry an inexplicable attraction, as if he embodied desire itself.
He smiled.
"I am God Eros, a First-Class Deity."
His tone was casual, almost playful.
"Kid… you seem quite compatible with my authority."
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes narrowing with interest.
Yu Ming was stunned.
A First-Class God.
For a brief moment, disappointment flickered deep within him.
Compared to the Asura God—This was a step down.
But that thought was quickly buried.
On the surface, Yu Ming immediately showed respect, lowering his head slightly.
"Respected God Eros… to what do I owe the honor of your attention?"
The God Eros looked at him with a knowing smile.
"You already knew there was an inheritance here."
His voice carried a hint of amusement.
"That is why you came to Slaughter City."
Yu Ming's pupils contracted.
Before he could respond, the God Eros let out a soft laugh, his gaze sharpening slightly.
"Most people who come here seek only one thing—the Death God Domain."
"Some come for power, others for chaos… many are simply murderers or evil soul masters drawn to this place."
He paused, his eyes scanning Yu Ming as if seeing through him entirely.
"But you…You don't quite fit that mold."
His smile deepened.
"Then tell me—"
"Why were you so disappointed?"
Yu Ming's heart tightened.
A trace of alarm flashed through his mind as he immediately reprimanded himself.
'No one who can achieve divinity is simple…'
'He was able to infer so much just from my previous expression…'
A faint chill ran down his spine.
'I have to be careful.'
At that moment, the God of Eros closed one eye slightly, his gaze leisurely sweeping over Yu Ming from head to toe, as if examining an interesting specimen.
"Well, kid," he said casually, "I'm not interested in prying into your secrets."
His tone was light, almost dismissive.
"The secrets of mortals… are rarely worth a god's attention."
Yu Ming did not relax.
If anything, that statement made him even more cautious.
The God of Eros continued, his expression turning thoughtful.
"However, there is something quite surprising."
He raised a hand slightly, as if sensing something intangible.
"My divine energy… resonates with you exceptionally well."
He tilted his head, a faint smile forming.
"Could it be because of your nature…?"
He seemed to ponder for a brief moment.Then—
Clap.
The sound echoed lightly in the Spirit Sea.
"Alright," the God of Eros said with finality, his smile widening.
"I've decided."
"You will become my inheritor."
Yu Ming's expression froze for an instant because this was not what he wanted.
From the beginning, his goal was of receiving Asura's inheritance had always been clear—Only by obtaining the inheritance of a God King could he truly stand at the pinnacle and fulfill his ambition of dominating everything.
A First-Class God…Was not enough.
He hesitated for a brief moment before carefully speaking, "Respected God of Eros… regarding the Asura God—"
"Oh?"
The smile on Eros God's face deepened, and his narrowed eyes seemed to pierce straight through Yu Ming's thoughts.
"It seems you really do know something."
Yu Ming's heart skipped a beat.
God Eros did not appear surprised, instead, he spoke in a calm tone.
"The Asura God… is the leader of the faction I belong to in the Divine Realm."
Yu Ming maintained a respectful expression on the surface, even nodding
But deep inside—his thoughts churned violently.
'A subordinate…?'
A wave of unwillingness surged within him.
If he accepted this inheritance—
It meant that in the future, he might stand beneath the authority of the Asura God.
And that—also meant—there was a possibility he would be placed under Tang San.
The very thought made his chest tighten.
'No…'
'How can I accept standing below someone else?'
"God Eros…"
Yu Ming was about to speak again, but the God of Eros did not give him the chance.
"Do you know how difficult it is for a god to find a suitable inheritor?"
His tone was calm, yet carried a subtle authority.
"The divine energy of every god contains their authority. It is not something an ordinary person can bear, let alone control."
He paced slowly within the Spirit Sea, his presence steady and overwhelming.
"That is why trials exist."
"They are meant to gradually increase the compatibility between the inheritor and the godhood they are destined to receive."
He stopped and looked directly at Yu Ming.
"But someone like you…"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"Who already possesses nearly fifty percent compatibility with my divine energy…"
"That is nothing short of a miracle."
The God of Eros raised a finger, as if emphasizing his next words.
"If you inherit my godhood…"
"There is a high probability that you may one day step into the realm of a God King."
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(AN: Well I realized a little late that I wrote too much on Yu Ming. Anyway his story is ending soon)
(AN : Pic of Qian Renxue maintaining her sanity almost whispers)