145 Chu Feng's Special Training
With the temporary curtain–fall of the Old Gods' Realm, the Douluo Continent has essentially broken away from its original script.
The people of Douluo will gradually lose faith in the Old Gods and embrace far more deeply the World system of the Primordial Investiture of the Gods.
This is something Tang San doesn't want to see—and something most of the God Realm doesn't want either.
But after losing two great god-kings and more than thirty ordinary gods, they can only retreat to the God Realm and wait for a chance to stage a comeback.
At this moment, inside the great hall of the God Realm.
Tang San fled back in disgrace, gasping for breath.
Although he had merely watched the battle from the shadows, Chu Feng could easily lock onto his aura.
Thus, without lifting a finger, he burned every shred of divine force just to return to the God Realm; he ought even to thank Chu Feng's generosity for not pursuing him to the end.
Yet the stubborn look on his face made it clear his hatred for Chu Feng had only deepened.
The moment he stepped in, the gods regarded him with doubt—especially the God of Kindness and the Goddess of Life, whose eyes were filled with unusual suspicion.
"The God of Evil is truly dead—truly?"
The God of Kindness ached; plainly, some trace of love still lingered.
Tang San knew the matter partly rested on him—after all, he had stood by and watched—yet emotional explanations were never his style.
So, feigning deliberation, he said, "I did my best; he kept stressing that I'm the surest pillar of the God Realm and told me to stay behind as support. Sadly, I arrived too late, so…"
Anyone could see he was shirking blame; the whole God Realm had more or less watched the fight, yet Tang San had barely appeared.
It was understandable that ordinary gods hadn't rushed to help—if too many gods leave, the realm's fundamental force wavers.
But Tang San was a newly ascended god-king, the hoped-for future helmsman of the realm; his conduct made no sense.
No one dared rebuke him because of rank—only the Goddess of Life stepped forward.
"I said Tang San can't be trusted; are we to believe in him merely because of some so-called destiny potential he carries?"
"After the invasion of karmic fortune into our World, we all yearned for Daoist arts and immortality, even grasping the notion of Heaven-Destiny."
"But that is no reason to send our gods to needless deaths; ignoring the facts pushes the God Realm toward the abyss."
The Goddess of Life spoke with ringing conviction, her stance drifting ever farther from the God Realm.
Normally Tang San would have been first to retort, yet the God of Kindness took the initiative to oppose her.
The scene startled even Tang San: moments earlier the God of Kindness had seemed hostile, yet now their positions aligned.
The God of Kindness said, "By the judgment of my kindness force, King Tang San is partly at fault, but the chief blame lies not with him—with people like you who disregard the realm's unity; you offered no substantive counsel for this battle, betraying the God Realm's original intent."
The God of Kindness must have been muddle-headed and adept at shifting blame—yet precisely this swayed many gods to her side.
In an instant the scene shifted from questioning Tang San to censuring the Goddess of Life.
"Right—the God Realm's interests come first; everything the king did was for the realm; how can we shift blame onto him?"
"Exactly. The Goddess of Life never fought, yet now she wants us to ignore the realm—she must harbor selfish motives."
"Perhaps King Tang San is right; at least he shows some initiative, unlike the Goddess of Life."
Many ordinary gods, officials, and attendants began heated discussion.
Tang San secretly rejoiced: what he'd thought indefensible had been so easily brushed aside.
Seizing the moment, he said, "I believe, Goddess of Life, you lean toward Chu Feng; I deem you unsuited to remain in the God Realm."
"I agree—you are unfit. Though you are a founding deity, your present attitude determines your stance."
The Primordial Angel God, observing in secret, also spoke, transmitting his message by thought-wave.
The Goddess of Life shook her head. She now understood: the God Realm's waters grew ever muddier. At first she'd thought Tang San alone had twisted it, but now she saw the place was a tangled web of vested interests.
This so-called God Realm was little more than a marketplace trading under a grand title; she felt it time to leave.
One of the few still sane, she did not know her next fate—only that she would waste no more time here.
"Very well—I shall lay down the duties of the Goddess of Life. I leave the right to inherit my God Position in the realm; when a new deity arises, I shall cede it fully."
With admirable ease she left behind the life pendant that stored the data of her God Position.
The God of Kindness accepted it without courtesy, saying with disdain, "He who knows the times is a wise man; you at least understand that, Goddess of Life."
Tang San also smiled. "Goddess of Life—farewell; I won't see you out."
"Hmph—"
With a cold snort the Goddess of Life vanished into mist... Meanwhile, behind Ziyao Palace, at the Immortal Pool on the rear mountain,
Chu Feng and Qian Renxue were bathing to recover their strength; after all, contending with god-kings had cost them somewhat.
Simple Great Tonic Pills and healing powers could not restore perfect condition; only immortal qi could nourish their cultivation.
Chu Feng rested in the water with eyes closed; his two God Positions and the Primordial Violet Qi were not yet fully compatible—he needed time.
Qian Renxue, far more relaxed, swam happily to and fro.
Bored after a while, she scooped a handful of water and splashed it over Chu Feng's head.
Startled from his deep focus, Chu Feng said, "If you don't cultivate properly, what are you doing?"
"Hmph—who told you to break your promise? We built the divine altar for you and fought a huge battle—where's our reward?"
Ah Yin and Bibi Dong, two alluring young wives, drifted over, pouting with obvious jealousy.
"Hello there—the four of us women have been rushing about cleaning this vast Ziyao Palace while you two flirt here."
Bibi Dong was clearly jealous of her daughter again—yet what she said was true.
Ah Yin, calmer, added, "Shouldn't we all get rewards?"
Caught between them, Chu Feng smiled. "Wait—before I hand out rewards, I have to put you through special training. Frankly, your combat level still needs adjustment."
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