Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing felt a chill run down his spine.
If it weren't for this goddess's timely intervention, I would probably be finished!
The goddess knew exactly what Dongfang Jing was thinking.
She explained softly, "Don't panic. It is precisely because these two dragon souls contain a trace of remaining divinity that I am able to take this opportunity to appear before you and speak with you."
"After all, even I am subject to many limitations."
Dongfang Jing nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
limit?
This goddess not only arranged her own time travel, but also granted her the heaven-defying ability of the Hall of a Thousand Mirrors, and even left a divine protection within her spiritual world.
This is, to put it another way, a bit too unreasonable.
This is absolutely illegal!
Unexpectedly, the woman remained completely indifferent.
The silhouette beneath the halo tilted slightly, as if scrutinizing him.
"Do you think that so-called gods should be upright and just, and always maintain absolute impartiality?"
"No, don't think of God as too noble."
"Humans have seven emotions and six desires, and so do gods."
"Just like that Dragon God, he only wants the prosperity of the Dragon Clan and the Dragon Clan to monopolize the position of power over Soul Beasts."
"I am no exception either."
There was not a trace of emotion in her voice.
"While I will not stop at nothing to achieve my goals, I will also not allow things to develop in a way that I least want to see."
"The only beings that can truly transcend the mundane are immortals."
"The so-called gods are more about the position they obtained through merit or conferment, focusing on their duties and titles."
Dongfang Jing listened quietly without interrupting; he could understand that.
The woman continued, "In the process of choosing an heir, besides you, there were several other people who met my expectations."
"But none of them became decadent and complacent after achieving some success."
"Or they may have relied on the opportunities I gave them, thus losing their true nature, becoming greedy and arrogant, and ultimately leading to their self-destruction."
At this point, the woman suddenly chuckled softly.
In that hazy light and shadow, there seemed to be a pair of eyes.
He was gazing intently at the Oriental Mirror.
"You are the only exception."
Dongfang Jing's heart skipped a beat.
He was still struggling with how he should become a god.
Unexpectedly, he had already been chosen by a true god.
What is this? A windfall?
No, it looks more like a job posting that fell down...
Dongfang Jing composed himself.
He raised his head and looked directly at the hazy light and shadow: "Since this is an assessment, what conditions must your chosen successor meet?"
The woman held up three fingers.
"First, strength."
"The successor's strength must reach the pinnacle of a world. If one cannot even achieve this, how can one speak of inheriting a godhood?"
Dongfang Jing nodded silently; this condition was perfectly reasonable.
"Second, compatibility," the woman continued. "To inherit my divine position, one must have a high degree of compatibility with me. As I just mentioned, you are very similar to me in many ways."
"But, whether it's strength or compatibility, these are only secondary."
"What I really care about is a person's character, thoughts, beliefs, and attitude."
Dongfang Jing did not interrupt, but waited quietly for the other party to continue.
The goddess let out a soft sigh.
"You, Dongfang Jing, were an orphan in your previous life. You suffered greatly from a young age, but you never gave up hope, nor did you ever blame others for your misfortune. You always worked tirelessly."
"From this I can see that you have a strong character and a righteous heart."
"After you tragically passed away in that world, I decided to continue observing you and brought you to this Douluo Continent."
"Even after arriving here, you haven't changed."
Instead, there is a new belief called 'protection,' protecting your family and your partners.
"You are brave enough to confront evil, and you can also calmly view the conflict between humans and soul beasts."
"You have a clear sense of right and wrong, and you are also compassionate and decisive."
"This is precisely what I value most."
"Even after receiving protection from a powerful figure, you remained true to your original aspirations and did not slacken in the slightest, which shows your attitude."
"There are very few people who can meet all my expectations at the same time."
The woman's words carried a hint of satisfaction.
After hearing these words, Dongfang Jing was truly flattered.
Isn't this just a roundabout way of praising oneself?
He awkwardly raised his hand and scratched his cheek, momentarily at a loss for words.
The woman looked at him and let out a soft laugh in the halo of light.
"However, what you just said is not entirely correct."
"Your 'Hall of a Thousand Mirrors' cannot be entirely said to be a gift from me."
Dongfang Jing was taken aback: "What do you mean?"
The woman slowly raised her hands, which were clasped together on the stone table, and gestured in the air.
"I will use my divine power to grant my chosen successors the abilities they desire most at the moment they most yearn for them."
"Some people desperately want their herbs to grow faster, so I gave them a small bottle that can accelerate the growth of medicinal herbs."
"And some people wish to have a strong person protecting them, so I gave them a ring in which the soul of a strong person resides."
"Of course, the prerequisite for using these opportunities is that they can maintain their original intentions!"
"Once one's true nature changes, these opportunities will instantly become ineffective and will no longer serve any purpose."
"At the same time, they will completely lose their right to be my heirs. Whether they live or die is no longer my concern."
As the woman spoke, her radiant figure gradually became illusory and began to dissipate.
Her gaze fell on Dongfang Jing.
"Afterwards, you can think back to the moment you obtained the Hall of a Thousand Mirrors. What was it that you desperately desired at that moment?"
"It's time for me to leave, or I'll be discovered."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing nodded silently. He finally understood that even gods must have many difficulties and limitations.
"Speaking of which, I have a good-for-nothing younger brother, and he seems to be..."
The woman stopped mid-sentence.
"Fine, consider it a test for you."
"The divine thought I left in your spiritual world is still effective. Your examination is over, and from now on you are free to enter this true spiritual world."
"I won't tell you more. I've told you everything I need to. I believe in yourself, and I'm sure you'll figure it out."
Having said that, the hazy figure became extremely faint, as if it might dissipate into the clouds at any moment.
The goddess's voice became more solemn than ever before.
"Finally, let me ask one more question."
"Dongfang Jing, are you willing to accept the Sun God's test and inheritance?"
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing's expression also turned serious.
He did not hesitate at all.
His purpose in cultivating was to become stronger and to protect others.
Whether it's her younger sister Yao'er, her master Biji, or Qiu'er, Sister Ayin, Sister Xue'er, Sister Bing'er, and the others...
To protect them, we need absolute power!
Dongfang Jing responded earnestly and respectfully, "I am willing."
The moment he finished speaking.
Dongfang Jing clearly saw the goddess sister before him, who was about to dissipate.
She seemed to be desperately trying to suppress the wide grin that was about to reach her ears.
How should I put it...?
It's like the sheer joy of finally finding a replacement for the unlucky guy, so you can finally retire and slack off completely?
Dongfang Jing silently closed his eyes, pretending that he hadn't seen anything.
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