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Chapter 209: The Video Nearing Its End
After the Contract Soul Master system came into being, both humanity and the Soul Beast Faction ushered in an era of rapid development.
The number of God-level powerhouses soared!
The Soul Beast Faction also saw the successive emergence of many new divine beasts. Finally, the Silver Dragon King was no longer all alone, with not a single divine beast under her command.
In just two hundred years, the number of God Ring Masters officially surpassed one thousand. Those with one to three God Rings accounted for seventy percent, those with four and five God Rings accounted for twenty-five percent, and those with six and seven God Rings only accounted for five percent.
This meant that in the few hundred years from the Abyssal invasion to the present, the number of First-Rank Main Gods on the Douluo Continent had reached at least several dozen.
What a terrifying number!
It was important to note that even in the God Realm, there were only thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods.
Of course, the reason the God Realm only had thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods was mainly because the number of divine seats it could accommodate was limited. Currently, it only allowed for the existence of thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods. To increase the number of divine seats, the God Realm's domain had to be expanded to accommodate more.
Therefore, it wasn't that the Douluo Continent had more geniuses than the worlds under the God Realm's jurisdiction; it was primarily because the God Realm had a numerical limit on godhood ascension. No more divine seats were permitted.
Thus, when the five God Kings of the God Realm, who were watching the video, discovered that the Douluo Star could accommodate several dozen First-Rank Main Gods, they couldn't help but be tempted.
"In just a few hundred years, Douluo Star has been nurtured to become so powerful... If the God Realm could devour it, it might completely evolve into a true God Star!" The Destruction God's eyes flickered, clearly tempted.
The current God Realm's form of existence was actually an energy-based state; it did not possess a physical form. It was hidden in a spatial interstice within the universe, relying on absorbing the mental power—also known as the power of faith—provided by the numerous lesser worlds under its command to sustain its existence.
If the God Realm could truly evolve into a physical form, becoming a physical world like the Douluo Star, then they would completely break free from their reliance on the power of faith. At the same time, the five of them, the God Kings, might also advance further, breaking through to the realm above God King!
Unfortunately, transforming the God Realm into a physical planet was not that simple. Even after absorbing mental power from its many lesser worlds for years, the God Realm had only expanded its territory slightly. It showed no tendency to transform into a physical planet.
And now, seeing an inconspicuous little planet, originally under the God Realm's command, seemingly reach the state the God Realm had always dreamed of in just a few hundred years, how could they possibly sit still?
But soon, seeing the Destruction God's agitated state, the Asura God beside him calmly poured cold water on the idea. "Put away your delusions. The current Douluo Continent is not yet in the state shown in the video... Even if the God Realm were to devour it, it would have no effect."
"Moreover, if you want the Douluo Continent to grow into the state shown in the video, the Abyss must be allowed to invade!"
"But if Douluo Star is allowed to be invaded by the Abyss, then once it develops to the extent shown in the video, its climate would already be set. It would absolutely not be at the God Realm's mercy. Not to mention that unfathomable Abyss..." Speaking of this, he shook his head and said no more.
The Destruction God also calmed down, realizing that his earlier idea of having the God Realm devour the Douluo Continent was unrealistic. Even setting aside the Abyss, just that mysterious and unfathomable Q&A System... was an existence the God Realm absolutely couldn't afford to provoke.
But... could they only stand by and watch?
The Destruction God was extremely unresigned.
The other four God Kings felt much the same, but there was nothing they could do. Reality was what it was. It seemed that no matter what they did, they couldn't achieve a satisfactory outcome.
...
There were several dozen Soul Masters at the First-Rank Main God level, possessing six to seven God Rings. So, were there any Soul Masters at the God King level, above the Main Gods?
Naturally, there were.
First, of course, was Ye Cheng, the Lord of White Cloud City, who had possessed nine God Rings many years ago, followed by his contracted partner, the Silver Dragon King.
That made for two God King-level powerhouses.
Besides these two, Medicine King Sun Zhongjing, now the Plague God, was also a God King-level powerhouse, possessing eight God Rings. The Sea God Neptune, one who achieved godhood under the old system, discarded his divine seat and re-cultivated, and was now also a God King-level powerhouse.
The Douluo Continent now had four God King-level powerhouses, as well as several dozen First-Rank Main Gods, and a number of other God-level powerhouses.
The barrier from a First-Rank God to the God King level was not so easily broken. Reaching this realm tested one's personal enlightenment, their understanding of the universal laws and the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth... Thus, until now, the only ones who had become God Kings like Ye Cheng were the equally brilliant and talented Medicine King Sun Zhongjing and Sea God Neptune.
Others, like the Angel God and Rakshasa God... even as veteran powerhouses, had always been unable to break through that barrier.
At this point, the video was nearing its end.
The Q&A System had different types of questions, so the length of the videos also differed. Generally speaking, for this kind of public question, the content of the answer would be more detailed and lengthy.
As it neared the end, the ultimate culprit, the source of all evil, that great villain who sacrificed the Douluo Continent and led the Abyss to invade, the scum of the mortal realm... Tang San finally appeared.
At this time, he had been lurking for many years and finally felt his wings were fully grown, or perhaps he believed the time had come. He no longer remained in hiding.
This guy's appearance, one could say, was extremely deceptive.
He was approximately two meters tall, with broad shoulders and back, and an extremely well-proportioned physique. Dressed in white, he appeared elegant and composed. Every gesture subtly exuded a unique aristocratic aura.
His handsome face wore a moderate smile. Dark blue, long hair was scattered quietly over his shoulders. A pair of sapphire-like eyes were filled with a special light. Just these looks alone were enough to enchant thousands of young women.
【Damn it, that has to be Tang San, right?!】
【What a waste of such good looks!】
【Now I truly know what it means to have a human face but a beast's heart.】
【His looks have been exposed. Issue a wanted poster, quickly!】
【We must kill this guy beforehand!】
A string of bullet comments flashed across. In reality, many high-ranking and influential individuals issued orders to capture Tang San. Those who could provide information about Tang San would receive generous rewards. Those who eliminated Tang San would even be granted a title of nobility and become a noble!
In reality, at Shrek Academy.
Everyone from Shrek who was watching the video, upon seeing Tang San appear, involuntarily turned their heads to look, and couldn't help but gulp. They had discovered that this so-called Lan Wu was completely identical to the Tang San in the video. The only difference was that the current Lan Wu looked a bit more youthful.
As for Tang San, upon seeing his own image appear in the video, he couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb. He knew all too well how utterly enraging to both humans and gods the actions of his future self were.
Damn it all! Heaven itself wants me dead!
(end of chapter)
After the Contract Soul Master system came into being, both humanity and the Soul Beast Faction ushered in an era of rapid development.
The number of God-level powerhouses soared!
The Soul Beast Faction also saw the successive emergence of many new divine beasts. Finally, the Silver Dragon King was no longer all alone, with not a single divine beast under her command.
In just two hundred years, the number of God Ring Masters officially surpassed one thousand. Those with one to three God Rings accounted for seventy percent, those with four and five God Rings accounted for twenty-five percent, and those with six and seven God Rings only accounted for five percent.
This meant that in the few hundred years from the Abyssal invasion to the present, the number of First-Rank Main Gods on the Douluo Continent had reached at least several dozen.
What a terrifying number!
It was important to note that even in the God Realm, there were only thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods.
Of course, the reason the God Realm only had thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods was mainly because the number of divine seats it could accommodate was limited. Currently, it only allowed for the existence of thirty-two First-Rank Main Gods. To increase the number of divine seats, the God Realm's domain had to be expanded to accommodate more.
Therefore, it wasn't that the Douluo Continent had more geniuses than the worlds under the God Realm's jurisdiction; it was primarily because the God Realm had a numerical limit on godhood ascension. No more divine seats were permitted.
Thus, when the five God Kings of the God Realm, who were watching the video, discovered that the Douluo Star could accommodate several dozen First-Rank Main Gods, they couldn't help but be tempted.
"In just a few hundred years, Douluo Star has been nurtured to become so powerful... If the God Realm could devour it, it might completely evolve into a true God Star!" The Destruction God's eyes flickered, clearly tempted.
The current God Realm's form of existence was actually an energy-based state; it did not possess a physical form. It was hidden in a spatial interstice within the universe, relying on absorbing the mental power—also known as the power of faith—provided by the numerous lesser worlds under its command to sustain its existence.
If the God Realm could truly evolve into a physical form, becoming a physical world like the Douluo Star, then they would completely break free from their reliance on the power of faith. At the same time, the five of them, the God Kings, might also advance further, breaking through to the realm above God King!
Unfortunately, transforming the God Realm into a physical planet was not that simple. Even after absorbing mental power from its many lesser worlds for years, the God Realm had only expanded its territory slightly. It showed no tendency to transform into a physical planet.
And now, seeing an inconspicuous little planet, originally under the God Realm's command, seemingly reach the state the God Realm had always dreamed of in just a few hundred years, how could they possibly sit still?
But soon, seeing the Destruction God's agitated state, the Asura God beside him calmly poured cold water on the idea. "Put away your delusions. The current Douluo Continent is not yet in the state shown in the video... Even if the God Realm were to devour it, it would have no effect."
"Moreover, if you want the Douluo Continent to grow into the state shown in the video, the Abyss must be allowed to invade!"
"But if Douluo Star is allowed to be invaded by the Abyss, then once it develops to the extent shown in the video, its climate would already be set. It would absolutely not be at the God Realm's mercy. Not to mention that unfathomable Abyss..." Speaking of this, he shook his head and said no more.
The Destruction God also calmed down, realizing that his earlier idea of having the God Realm devour the Douluo Continent was unrealistic. Even setting aside the Abyss, just that mysterious and unfathomable Q&A System... was an existence the God Realm absolutely couldn't afford to provoke.
But... could they only stand by and watch?
The Destruction God was extremely unresigned.
The other four God Kings felt much the same, but there was nothing they could do. Reality was what it was. It seemed that no matter what they did, they couldn't achieve a satisfactory outcome.
...
There were several dozen Soul Masters at the First-Rank Main God level, possessing six to seven God Rings. So, were there any Soul Masters at the God King level, above the Main Gods?
Naturally, there were.
First, of course, was Ye Cheng, the Lord of White Cloud City, who had possessed nine God Rings many years ago, followed by his contracted partner, the Silver Dragon King.
That made for two God King-level powerhouses.
Besides these two, Medicine King Sun Zhongjing, now the Plague God, was also a God King-level powerhouse, possessing eight God Rings. The Sea God Neptune, one who achieved godhood under the old system, discarded his divine seat and re-cultivated, and was now also a God King-level powerhouse.
The Douluo Continent now had four God King-level powerhouses, as well as several dozen First-Rank Main Gods, and a number of other God-level powerhouses.
The barrier from a First-Rank God to the God King level was not so easily broken. Reaching this realm tested one's personal enlightenment, their understanding of the universal laws and the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth... Thus, until now, the only ones who had become God Kings like Ye Cheng were the equally brilliant and talented Medicine King Sun Zhongjing and Sea God Neptune.
Others, like the Angel God and Rakshasa God... even as veteran powerhouses, had always been unable to break through that barrier.
At this point, the video was nearing its end.
The Q&A System had different types of questions, so the length of the videos also differed. Generally speaking, for this kind of public question, the content of the answer would be more detailed and lengthy.
As it neared the end, the ultimate culprit, the source of all evil, that great villain who sacrificed the Douluo Continent and led the Abyss to invade, the scum of the mortal realm... Tang San finally appeared.
At this time, he had been lurking for many years and finally felt his wings were fully grown, or perhaps he believed the time had come. He no longer remained in hiding.
This guy's appearance, one could say, was extremely deceptive.
He was approximately two meters tall, with broad shoulders and back, and an extremely well-proportioned physique. Dressed in white, he appeared elegant and composed. Every gesture subtly exuded a unique aristocratic aura.
His handsome face wore a moderate smile. Dark blue, long hair was scattered quietly over his shoulders. A pair of sapphire-like eyes were filled with a special light. Just these looks alone were enough to enchant thousands of young women.
【Damn it, that has to be Tang San, right?!】
【What a waste of such good looks!】
【Now I truly know what it means to have a human face but a beast's heart.】
【His looks have been exposed. Issue a wanted poster, quickly!】
【We must kill this guy beforehand!】
A string of bullet comments flashed across. In reality, many high-ranking and influential individuals issued orders to capture Tang San. Those who could provide information about Tang San would receive generous rewards. Those who eliminated Tang San would even be granted a title of nobility and become a noble!
In reality, at Shrek Academy.
Everyone from Shrek who was watching the video, upon seeing Tang San appear, involuntarily turned their heads to look, and couldn't help but gulp. They had discovered that this so-called Lan Wu was completely identical to the Tang San in the video. The only difference was that the current Lan Wu looked a bit more youthful.
As for Tang San, upon seeing his own image appear in the video, he couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb. He knew all too well how utterly enraging to both humans and gods the actions of his future self were.
Damn it all! Heaven itself wants me dead!
(end of chapter)
