After the grand tournament ended, everyone finally had a rare moment to rest. However, Dai Mubai was immediately summoned by Emperor Dai Yutian again. His excellence was beyond question, and he was now the most suitable heir to the empire.
With chaos soon to engulf the continent, confirming a successor early was a way to reassure the people. Thus, Dai Mubai's coronation as Crown Prince was quickly put on the agenda.
The Third Prince Dai Mubai was officially named Crown Prince, while the First Prince Dai Weisi was granted a fiefdom and sent away, to prevent the two brothers from continuing their struggle for the throne and wasting time that should be spent cultivating the heir.
Ma Hongjun and the others stayed in the Star Luo Empire alongside Dai Mubai and, through his influence, began to gain positions of authority.
Although Ma Hongjun had little desire for power, many things in life were not about wanting, but about doing.
To better assist Dai Mubai in consolidating his position and authority, they naturally needed to understand how to handle political affairs.
After all, the current emperor of Star Luo was a Titled Douluo. Taking power gradually from such a ruler would be impossible without sufficient strength and skill.
In the Star Dou Great Forest,
Eight spirit rings surrounded Dugu Yan's body,two yellow, one purple, three black, and two red. After absorbing her eighth spirit ring's spirit soul, her spirit power level had broken through to eighty-four.
With one hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and one hundred-thousand-year spirit bone, her strength had risen dramatically. During the spirit beast's sacrifice, she successfully condensed her first Poison Spirit Core.
Although her level was only eighty-four, with five spirit bones,three of which were hundred-thousand-year level,her combat power was enough to rival ordinary Titled Douluo experts.
With the amplification and enhancement from her Poison Spirit Core, her venom was now so deadly that she was invincible below the Titled Douluo level. Ordinary soul masters would die upon contact.
At her current cultivation speed, she would reach level ninety within three years at most,and she was only twenty-one years old.
Aside from Dugu Yan's breakthrough, Yang Wudi, Bai He, Qin Wenlong, Long Shihu, and Meng Shu had all fused with hundred-thousand-year spirit souls as well.
The benefits of the hundred-thousand-year rings and bones were tremendous. All five were now level ninety-three Titled Douluos, and each had successfully condensed their first spirit core through the power of sacrifice.
After breaking through, each elder was overwhelmed by how much stronger they had become.
The realm they had dreamed of for so many years was finally attained, and they were filled with indescribable joy and excitement.
Joining the Sword Sect had indeed been the wisest decision of their lives.
After their breakthroughs, they even felt that greater achievements were still possible. Having consumed Oscar's eighth spirit ability sausage, their potential and talent had been unlocked once more,their future progress would not be limited to this.
Breaking through to the Titled Douluo realm at level ninety-three, possessing spirit cores, hundred-thousand-year rings and bones, and fused spirit souls,their starting point now surpassed that of countless others.
With Oscar's sausages for support and the Sword Sect's abundant resources, within a few decades they would likely stand at the very pinnacle of the continent.
After their breakthroughs, each elder chose their own title.
Yang Wudi's title was "Breaker," Bai He's was "Swift," both continuing the traditions of their clans just like Niu Gao, becoming truly famous under those names.
Long Shihu's title was "Lion King," and Qin Wenlong's was "Battle Dragon," both named after their martial spirits, which they had decided long ago.
Meng Shu retained his old title, "Dragon Duke." This name had been used for decades and was already more widely known than some Titled Douluos, so it was only natural for him to keep it.
After breaking through, the five elders toured the Star Dou Alliance with Dugu Yan, meeting the great beasts Da Ming and Er Ming to make acquaintances and avoid awkwardness in the future.
After half a month in the forest, they returned to the sect to consolidate their power and cultivation.
On the way back, Dugu Yan suddenly left the group, leaving only a letter for the elders to deliver to Dugu Bo.
Though puzzled by her sudden departure, they could tell from her delighted expression that she had likely encountered something wonderful.
Indeed, that was the case,the Asura God had communicated directly with Dugu Yan through the Killing God Domain engraved upon her martial spirit.
If Dugu Yan could reach level ninety within a year, she would receive the Asura God's divine trial.
The reason for this began three days earlier.
That day, Oscar had just finished his daily cultivation when the Killing God mark on his Sky Blue Spirit Jade Sword suddenly shone. His spiritual consciousness was pulled into a special space.
Sensing the familiar aura of slaughter, Oscar looked around and realized that only his consciousness had been summoned here,his physical body was still standing quietly in the Far North.
Oscar knew that this was the Asura God King using his divine inheritance mark to contact him. But for what purpose?
Could it be to pass down a divine inheritance?
That was the only reason Oscar could think of. The gods of the Divine Realm were supposed to refrain from interfering with the mortal world, and they usually kept that promise.
Yet, back when Oscar desired the inheritance, he was refused,and now that he no longer needed it, the Asura God suddenly appeared. Why now?
As Oscar pondered, a tall, handsome man appeared before him,two and a half meters tall, with long purple-black hair down to his shoulders, and eight divine wheels behind his back. His gaze was deep as he looked at Oscar.
Before Oscar could speak, the man's commanding voice resounded. "Greetings, my inheritor. I am the Supreme Law God of the Divine Realm, the Asura God King. Your talent is unparalleled. Even I, at your age, had not reached such heights. I descend today to grant you the inheritance of a god. Do you accept?"
Oscar raised an eyebrow, bowed respectfully, and replied calmly, "Your Majesty the God King, I have awaited you for many years. I did not expect you to come only after I've already become a Titled Douluo. Don't you think it's a little late?"
The Asura God was momentarily stunned. Since when did a human speak so casually before a god?
You're not amazed, not grateful, but questioning me?
The God King's expression darkened as he stared at Oscar. "Oscar, it seems that when you left the City of Slaughter, you truly sensed my gaze. But back then, you were only a Soul Emperor. How did you discover me?"
Hearing the god call his name, Oscar understood that this deity had been watching him all along but had never offered the inheritance,until now, when he no longer needed it.
But Oscar truly didn't need it anymore.
With his triple martial spirits, a Titled Douluo at only eighteen years old, a sect rising to power, and a unified Soul Beast Alliance, Oscar now had the foundation to reach godhood on his own.
Moreover, his ambitions went far beyond that.
Years ago, he might have accepted without hesitation. But now…
He wasn't foolish enough to reject a god outright, so he had a plan.
He didn't need the inheritance,but he could recommend someone worthy.
Having read the original story of the Divine Realm, Oscar knew that this old god wished to pass on his position and retire, so if handled wisely, there'd be no offense.
Still, he wondered,could the god sense the changes within his spiritual sea through this divine projection?
As Oscar remained silent in thought, the Asura God smiled slightly.
"Do not worry. I am not a rigid being. Everything you have done was for humanity. Unifying the soul beasts and achieving peace between species is a noble goal. I support it."
He paused, then added, "Of course, that's only if you can truly control it all. Otherwise, even if you inherit my position, your path will not be easy."
Oscar sighed inwardly. As expected, the god knew everything.
But he replied calmly, "Lord God King, there's no need to worry. Since I have chosen this path, I have the confidence to see it through."
"As for your inheritance, I truly have no need for it now. However, I can recommend someone who would be more than worthy."
The god's eyes narrowed. "Boy, do you intend to reach godhood on your own? Do you understand how difficult that is? If you accept my inheritance, your journey would be far smoother."
Oscar smiled faintly. "I understand, but I've already chosen my path and will not waver. If I abandon it halfway, even if I walk the path you lay before me, wouldn't I abandon it again one day?"
The Asura God's expression softened. In truth, he admired Oscar's determination. The Divine Realm had not seen a new god in ages. Most humans merely followed the paths of the old gods, stifling innovation.
Oscar's ambitions, however, were unique,unifying the Douluo Continent and the soul beast world, bringing peace and prosperity, even extending influence to the seas, ultimately fusing faith from all beings into his own divinity.
If he succeeded, even without divine inheritance, Oscar's strength and status would rival that of a God King.
The god sighed and asked, "I understand. Tell me then,who do you wish to recommend for my inheritance?"
Oscar smiled. "My beloved, Dugu Yan."
"Her talent is not below mine, only her opportunities have been fewer. She is already at level eighty this year, and if she can pass your trial, I hope you will consider her."
The Asura God nodded slightly. "That girl's aptitude is indeed impressive. Very well,if she can pass my trial, she may inherit my divine position."
"Since that is the case, I will not force you." The god gave Oscar a deep look. "As advice from one who has walked this road before: no matter your achievements or the reasons behind them, never forget,you are human. Always consider things from humanity's standpoint."
"If one day you truly manage to balance the soul beasts and humans, restoring them would not be impossible. But if you haven't yet achieved that balance, I advise patience."
Oscar was stunned.
From the god's words, it was clear that he knew about the Silver Dragon King and the existence of soul spirits,perhaps even about the Evil God Luya.
In other words, the god knew almost everything about him.
Oscar found it hard to read his intentions. After all, the Dragon God had been split apart by this very deity, and Luya had been slain by him as well.
Seeing Oscar's confusion, the Asura God chuckled. "I know what you're thinking. I hold no great hatred toward the soul beasts. The war with the Dragon God back then was simply because we stood for humanity's survival."
"From the soul beasts' perspective, they were not wrong. From ours, neither were we. In truth, there was no absolute right or wrong,only the victor and the defeated."
"Tell me, boy,if I had truly wished to annihilate the soul beasts, do you think, with my power, they could have survived to this day?"
Oscar fell silent.
Indeed, there was no absolute good or evil,only the triumph of the strong. History was written by the victors; the defeated were merely fleeting shadows in its pages.
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