Today's Sun Moon Empire was flourishing and prosperous, maintaining a high-speed level of sustainable development. Under the leadership of the Empire after the unification of the continent, everything was thriving.
With the popularization of the Soul Spirit method, many Soul Masters with Soul Spirits were born across the continent. Due to the existence of Soul Spirits, the talent of many Soul Masters could be enhanced again during the later stages of their growth, raising the overall level of Soul Masters to new heights.
Gu Xuan was also making ample preparations for the containers needed to store Soul Spirits. To house the surplus Soul Spirits, Gu Xuan followed the Spirit Pagoda model from ten thousand years in the future as described in the original story. However, due to current technological limitations, it would take some time for the Spirit Pagoda to be fully completed.
In the meantime, Gu Xuan did not remain idle. Now at Rank 98, he only needed to break through to Rank 99. Once there, he could rely on his own foundation and subsequent planning to directly strike for Rank 100 and lay the cornerstone of his Godhood.
For a Rank 98 Peak Super Douluo, the passage of time could sometimes be as swift as flowing water. Gu Xuan spent half a year in secluded cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well before successfully breaking through to Rank 99. He was now only one step away from Rank 100 and achieving Godhood. This step was also the most critical one.
Just as Gu Xuan broke through to Rank 99, in the far, far distant God Realm, the five God Kings of the God Realm Committee convened a secret meeting. In a dimly lit room, the five God Kings gathered to discuss Gu Xuan's progress.
As one of the continents under the God Realm's control, the Gods were unable to break the rules to descend to the lower realm, but they maintained a close watch on it. Now that the Douluo Continent was unified and Gu Xuan, the eternal Emperor, had advocated for the Soul Spirit fusion method, he had not only resolved the racial enmity between Soul Masters and soul beasts but had also vastly improved the talent and strength of Soul Masters, greatly elevating the lower realm's power.
Now that Gu Xuan had reached Rank 99, he was preparing to create his own Godhood and ascend to the God Realm. The five God Kings had not gathered simply to watch Gu Xuan become a God.
The Asura God looked at the other four God Kings and said in a flat tone. "This child's talent is far above ours from back then. Moreover, since he resolved the source of continental conflict and the tension between soul beasts and the human race, the energy he gains when condensing his Godhood will be immense. Perhaps, he can become that person."
Hearing the Asura God's words, the God of Destruction gave a wicked smile and agreed. "Because of the war with the Dragon God, the only lower realms currently under the God Realm's rule are the Douluo Continent, the Bright Sunlight Continent, the Five Elements Continent, and the Boundless Continent. Because of this child, the fortune of the Douluo Continent may rise again. If his strength after becoming a God can at least rival ours, he might indeed become that person."
The Goddess of Life, leaning on the arm of the God of Destruction, gave a bright smile and echoed. "I agree with Asura and Destruction. Our attention on Gu Xuan hasn't just been for a day or two."
"Destruction even considered passing his position to Gu Xuan, but after seeing Gu Xuan reject Asura, Destruction dropped the idea. After all, the God Realm hasn't had a new member in a long time."
"Furthermore, Gu Xuan might be the one among us, or in the future, most likely to lead the God Realm."
The Goddess of Kindness frowned upon hearing this. "However, because of Gu Xuan, a group of veteran Gods in the God Realm all want to pass their positions to the people around him."
"While his companions' talents are acceptable and sufficient to inherit Godhood, would having so many Gods replaced at once affect the foundation of the God Realm?"
The God of Evil lightly patted the back of the Goddess of Kindness's hand and continued. "While the boy's character seems fine for now, if the God Realm replaces so many Gods at once, and they are all people close to him, what will become of the God Realm Committee?"
"Would they overstep their bounds?"
Hearing the words of the Gods of Kindness and Evil, the Asura God, the God of Destruction, and the Goddess of Life looked at each other and smiled. "You two are overthinking it."
Kindness and Evil both wore puzzled expressions. Although they formed the God Realm Committee as the five God Kings, Asura, Destruction, and Life were also the three Law Enforcers and Arbitrators of the God Realm. One could say that while the five shared a good relationship, the bond between Asura, Destruction, and Life was even closer.
Thus, when Kindness and Evil saw that the three seemed to have plotted this long ago, they were confused.
The Asura God explained. "Why does the God Realm Committee exist? Why do the Law Enforcers exist?"
Hearing this, Kindness and Evil were stunned for a moment. Then, they looked at each other and smiled, understanding the trio's meaning. The primary purpose of the God Realm Committee was to maintain the stability and prosperity of the God Realm, and the Law Enforcers were there to judge those who broke the law.
If those around Gu Xuan could all inherit Godhood, wouldn't that further stabilize the prosperity of the God Realm? Moreover, the reason they chose to support Gu Xuan in achieving Godhood at Rank 100, besides his resolution of the continental conflicts and the human-beast relationship, was his character.
A hundred schools of thought contending, a hundred flowers blooming. This was something that did not exist in the past Douluo Continent, nor in other continents. Which dynasty wasn't built upon blood and storms? Although Gu Xuan had engaged in killing before the nation's founding, aside from wiping out the remnants of the Star Luo Empire, he had not engaged in excessive slaughter.
Even though the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had been offended by the Clear Sky Clan, Gu Xuan did not drive them to total extinction. Though he ferreted out those hidden sects, it was all for the sake of a unified Empire. It could be said that Gu Xuan deserved the title of the continent's greatest Emperor. Would such a person act tyrannically in the God Realm for selfish gain?
The probability was low. After all, he possessed such benevolence even before achieving immortality, which was beyond all the God Kings' expectations.
The Asura God continued. "Don't forget, although the Dragon God incident has concluded, it hasn't been fully resolved. The Golden Dragon King is currently sealed in the God Realm, and the Silver Dragon King is hidden on the Douluo Continent."
"To completely solve this problem, this child is currently our best hope."
Hearing this, Kindness and Evil nodded in agreement. Having finished the discussion on Gu Xuan, Evil said grumpily. "Heh, Asura, Destruction, Life—the three of you have already found your successors, so naturally you can speak without a care. I wonder when Kindness and I will finally gain our freedom."
Glancing at the self-pitying Evil, Destruction said crossly. "Don't think we don't know you've got your eye on that mutant martial soul girl, Gu Miao. Her talent might not match Gu Xuan and his partners for now, but with Gu Xuan paving the way for her, you'll definitely try to intercept her in the future."
Seeing his little scheme exposed, Evil stopped pretending and directly left with Kindness.
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Gu Xuan was naturally unaware of the movements in the God Realm. After breaking through to Rank 99, he went to the Great Star Dou Forest to meet the Silver Dragon King once again. Sitting across from her, Gu Xuan brought out a lot of prepared delicacies, only for the Silver Dragon King to explain awkwardly that she couldn't actually eat them. Her true body was still in deep slumber and secluded cultivation; she was currently using a strand of her soul to meet him via this special crystal.
The spiritual tea she drank before didn't taste like a tea from a human would; it was because the wisp of spiritual energy within the tea was effective for her. Gu Xuan didn't think too much of it. Since she couldn't eat, he ate the food himself and discussed his plans and future arrangements with her.
The next day, Gu Xuan departed with the Skydream Iceworm. He took the worm back to the Sunset Forest and entered the special space within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The Skydream Iceworm wasn't stupid; it knew it couldn't hide any longer and finally took the initiative to communicate with Gu Xuan.
"My Lord, I am willing to cooperate with you; you mustn't kill me!" Surrounded by the two Dragon Kings, the worm looked at Gu Xuan in terror and said weakly.
Gu Xuan smiled slightly. "I thought you lacked wisdom. After being a battery for so long, it seems you've been looking for a chance to escape."
The Skydream Iceworm didn't dare hide anything anymore; otherwise, Gu Xuan wouldn't give it another chance.
"My Lord, I've overheard some of your conversations with them. I know you want to completely unify the continent. I can help with this. I only hope you can spare my life. I also want to follow you just like Zi Ji and the others."
Gu Xuan's expression was somewhat strange. He didn't immediately mention that he had already resolved the Far North issues. "Tell me more," he said flatly.
The worm's fat body wiggled as it said vividly. "My Lord, you surely know of the Far North. The strength of the Great Beasts there might not match the Great Star Dou Forest, but they aren't far behind. I can help you take the Far North without shedding a drop of blood."
"Why?" Gu Xuan asked.
The Skydream Iceworm said proudly. "The Ice Empress, one of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, is my woman. If I step in, I can definitely help you take the Far North and persuade them to join you."
Hearing this, Gu Xuan knew the big worm had the same personality as in the original story—boastful and full of delusions. Since it had done nothing but eat and sleep since childhood, its understanding of the outside world likely came mostly from the Great Beasts of the Great Star Dou Forest. To Gu Xuan, the Skydream Iceworm was useless outside of its cultivation level. He had no interest in listening to its tall tales.
However, Gu Xuan had no intention of killing it. Making it his Soul Spirit and bringing it to the God Realm wasn't a problem. Even if it was useless, it could be a mascot. Moreover, with its abilities, it could still serve as a battery and a toy in the God Realm—decent entertainment.
Gu Xuan didn't care to listen to its nonsense further and said directly. "Little thing, boasting will cost you your life. I resolved the Far North half a year ago. Furthermore, I heard the Ice Empress only treats you as food; I never heard of her having any relationship with a little bug like you."
Hearing this, the worm almost wet itself because it realized it had zero value to Gu Xuan. Its only value was providing energy! Just as it was about to beg for mercy, Gu Xuan said calmly. "Stop shouting. I won't kill you. When the time comes, do as I say and become my Soul Spirit."
The Skydream Iceworm was instantly overjoyed and wanted to offer some flattery, but Gu Xuan ignored it.
Gu Xuan looked at the Two Dragon Kings and said. "Everything is now ready. With this big worm and your help, we can begin condensing the Godhood."
The Two Dragon Kings glanced at the Skydream Iceworm and said with a laugh. "This fellow is indeed an unexpected delight. Million-year power is enough to let you go a step further. Gathering the Faith of the entire continent and the soul beast race, your achievements likely won't be inferior to our former Master."
Gu Xuan knew the "Master" they referred to was the Dragon God. He was also looking forward to it; after all, this was unprecedented. He sat cross-legged beneath the bodies of the Two Dragon Kings, communicated with the Skydream Iceworm through mental power, and began his cultivation.
The Two Dragon Kings funneled soul power into him, and the Skydream Iceworm began its sacrifice to push Gu Xuan directly to Rank 100 and achieve Godhood. Currently, Gu Xuan possessed five soul bones: the nearly million-year-old Sword Dragon Eight Wings and Darkgold Terrorclaw external soul bones, the million-year torso bone from the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the hundred-thousand-year skull from the Evil Spirit Orca King, and the hundred-thousand-year left arm bone from the Sky Azure Bull Python.
Gu Xuan's missing three main soul bones—the right arm and both legs—would be provided by the Skydream Iceworm and the Two Dragon Kings. The Two Dragon Kings were beings above the million-year level, while the Skydream Iceworm was a million-year being.
Actually, if the worm sacrificed itself in the manner it did for Huo Yuhao in the original story, it wouldn't produce a soul bone. However, Gu Xuan didn't need it to seal its power; he needed it to condense its entire origin. This way, after reaching the God Realm, Gu Xuan could resurrect it.
With the power of the Two Dragon Kings and the Skydream Iceworm, Gu Xuan's breakthrough process was very smooth. In just one month, Gu Xuan fused three super soul bones, and his soul power successfully rose to Rank 100. At the same time, with the provision of the worm's million-year power, the colors of Gu Xuan's ten soul rings also changed. They were: Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Red, Gold, Gold.
The minimum age of all soul rings had reached the hundred-thousand-year level, boosting his strength once more. When his soul power broke through to Rank 100, he sensed a different realm. He felt that he could pierce through the "membrane" of the Douluo Continent and ascend to the God Realm.
Gu Xuan was in no hurry. The collection of Faith still required a process. Now that the altar was completed, the Rank 100 Gu Xuan only needed to hold a grand ceremony to ascend to the God Realm, create his own Godhood, and become a true God.
The Two Dragon Kings and the Skydream Iceworm had entered Gu Xuan's spiritual sea and become his Soul Spirits. They only needed to wait for Gu Xuan to achieve Godhood, and they could follow him into the God Realm.
(End of Chapter)
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