Chapter 308: After the Sacrifice

In the God Realm, within the Asura God Temple.

The Asura God and the Sea God stared at the light screen, which displayed Yang Xiong's current state; even though they have been gods for countless years and have long been unflappable, a trace of emotion flickered in their eyes this moment.

The Sea God was the first to break the silence.

"Asura God, you inheritor are rather interesting; daring to face a Heaven Tribulation just to grow stronger. Know that in the Douluo Continent, without a Divine Position even a god would be reduced to ash in a Heaven Tribulation."

After a moment of silence, the Asura God spoke: "Perhaps I underestimated Yang Xiong; the kid is single‑minded in seeking the strongest, his body has undergone countless refinements, stronger than I imagined."

"Even if he never becomes a god, even if he does not inherit my Asura God's Divine Throne, he will likely reach the limits of a Soul Grandmaster, perhaps even surpass them."

The Sea God thought for a moment before speaking: "Asura God, what level has Yang Xiong actually reached? Though his soul power may still lack, his physical quality is undoubtedly the strongest in the Douluo Continent, even exceeding the Limit Douluo tier."

The Asura God said: "Through the refinement of this Heaven Tribulation, all his soul bones have fused into one, especially the rare Million‑Year Spirit Bone of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King."

"Sea God, you should also know that normally, when a Hundred‑Level Soul Grandmaster becomes a god, not only does the grandmaster's spiritual power evolve into a divine soul, but the body also passes a final trial to become a divine body, a trial akin to the Heaven Tribulation refinement."

"Now, aside from a shortfall in soul power, Yang Xiong has reached god‑level in every other aspect; particularly his few External Soul Bones, after this Heaven Tribulation's refinement, have attained god‑level, comparable to Divine Artifacts."

The Sea God said helplessly: "Asura God, having such an inheritor who pursues strength above all, I'm not sure if it's a blessing or a curse; perhaps the Destroyer God King would favor him more."

The Asura God nodded: "Whether mortal or god, there is always a drive to advance. Even you and I have constantly sought greater strength, yet over these endless ages we have already reached our own limits."

"I can no longer see a path forward in the God Realm; after years of cultivating to the pinnacle of a First‑Level God, the road ahead is blocked. That is the real reason we wish to leave the God Realm."

"However, judging from the earlier scene, Yang Xiong's soul power has already shifted; he now possesses the five elemental soul powers—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—along with Dark, Lightning, and Shura attributes, even a hint of Life attribute. Coupled with his Self‑Created Spirit Skill, he might surpass our imagination."

The Sea God nodded: "It's a bit regrettable; I have always had high hopes for Yang Xiong, yet you beat him to it."

The Asura God smiled: "Sea God, don't be discouraged. Haven't you already found an inheritor? Though your inheritor is a bit weaker now, Ice Phoenix is already the pinnacle of a martial soul, its bloodline strength ranks among the best on the Douluo Continent; inheriting your Sea God Divine Position should pose no problem."

The Sea God said helplessly: "Asura God, you already said it—people always seek greater strength. The little girl I found is indeed fine, but who doesn't wish their inheritor to become stronger?"

After the Sea God finished speaking, both fell into silence; the entire Douluo Continent now seems even more mysterious, especially since Yang Xiong's transformation has exceeded everyone's expectations.

The Asura God thought before speaking: "Sea God, what do you think of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King who once contested you for the Sea God Divine Position? He is a rare Million‑Year Soul Beast of the Douluo Continent, a god that the Soul Beast Clan has not seen in countless years."

The Sea God sounded solemn: "Regarding the Deep Sea Demon Whale clan, I truly have no words. As you said, everyone seeks greater strength, so back then I was stronger than the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and thus I became the Sea God."

"Yang Xiong's mindset differs completely from mine; in his eyes perhaps there is no distinction between humans and Soul Beasts, which is why he helped the Deep Sea Demon Whale King break the Hundred Level."

"I'm a bit puzzled, Asura God: what exactly is your attitude toward the Soul Beast Clan? Regarding Yang Xiong's sixth‑stage assessment, you seem to both restrict the Soul Beast Clan and at the same time aim to promote its development."

The Asura God remained silent for a long time before speaking: "Perhaps it is my obsession with order; I personally destroyed the Soul Beast Clan's hope of becoming gods, yet the ancestor of the Soul Beasts was once my belief. Regardless of my stance, order tolerates no chaos, and the God Realm tolerates no chaos."

……

In the Star Dou Great Forest Core Zone, ever since Di Tian retrieved the Dragon Souls of the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King from the Bing Huo Liang Yi Yan, he has remained in a hidden spot, never communicating with other Soul Beasts.

In the void, besides Di Tian, there is a massive silver giant dragon, over ten thousand meters long; even while coiled there, it exudes terrifying draconic aura.

The silver giant dragon bears an extremely gruesome wound; though time gradually fades it, a lingering murderous aura remains at the scar.

Since Di Tian reclaimed the Dragon Souls, the two souls have gradually merged into the silver giant dragon's body, and the injury is healing at a rapid pace.

The Ice Fire Dragon King fell long ago; now the only thing they can do is nourish the silver giant dragon with their Dragon Souls, for he is the true leader and hope of their dragon clan.

At that moment, both Di Tian and the Silver Dragon King seemed to sense a change in the heavens and earth—a divine aura, and moreover the aura of a Soul Beast Clan attaining godhood.

Di Tian's eyes widened: "Lord, how is this possible? The Soul Beast Clan has produced a god‑level champion."

The Silver Dragon King thought for a moment before saying: "It is temporary; perhaps he found a way to break the Soul Beast Clan's limits, but this world will not allow a Soul Beast without a Divine Position to become a god, so he will likely fall soon."

Di Tian said: "If my guess is correct, it must be the Deep Sea Demon Whale King deep in the ocean. That whale, with its unique devouring ability, reached the Soul Beast Clan's limit one hundred thousand years ago, nearing a million years, yet he could never cross the final bottleneck."

The Silver Dragon King replied helplessly: "Di Tian, you are the same; although you also have the accumulation toward godhood, you lack a Divine Position, and the world's rules prevent you from becoming a god."

"Moreover, I find it odd that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King has already fallen, yet the aura of the Asura God appears nearby. Could the Asura God have also descended?"

Di Tian immediately thought of something: "Lord, could it be the Asura God's inheritor? That person wields the Asura Demon Sword and already bears a trace of the Asura God's aura."

The Silver Dragon King thought before speaking: "Di Tian, find time to meet this Asura God inheritor. Our Soul Beast Clan remains weak; perhaps the new Asura God holds a way to break the deadlock."

……

Besides the Silver Dragon King and Di Tian, many others in the world have sensed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's ascension to godhood.

When the Deep Sea Demon Whale King became a god, the heavens and earth trembled, endless divine power bathed the Douluo Continent— the first appearance of a god's aura in countless years.

On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi and Tang Chen sat by the sea, like lovers who have been together for years.

When Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu sensed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's ascension, their eyes widened in shock; the whale and the Sea God have never gotten along, and now that it is a god, it may attack Sea God Island.

Tang Chen, standing nearby, comforted: "Bo Saixi, whatever happens, we share the burden together; even if the Deep Sea Demon Whale attacks, we won't fear."

Bo Saixi said: "Tang Chen, I'm increasingly unable to understand this world. The Soul Beast Clan has produced a god‑level champion, and the Sea God has sent me a message—the new Sea God inheritor will soon arrive at Sea God Island, and may need to preside over his assessment."

Tang Chen laughed: "There are too many affairs in this world for us to manage. Both the Sea God and Asura God have new inheritors, and the Angel God's inheritor is also undergoing assessment. I just hope we can live peacefully together, and that my great‑grandson may also become a god smoothly."

They said nothing more, instead leaning into each other; Tang Chen appeared as a white‑haired elder, and Bo Saixi, retaining her former noble bearing, also transformed into a white‑haired old lady.

……

In the Spirit Hall, within the Douluo Hall, Qian Daoliu also sensed the shift; though his eyes were shocked, his thoughts quickly poured into his granddaughter.

Now Qian Renxue is undergoing the Angel Nine Examinations, nearing the final stage; when it ends, everything in this world will no longer concern her.

When Yang Xiong returned to the sea, all that remained before his eyes was the massive corpse of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, while two smaller Deep Sea Demons drifted around.

At that moment, a towering figure appeared beside Yang Xiong—it was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, manifested in human form.

"Madam, daughter, I am fine; you need not worry about me."

The two Deep Sea Demons swiftly changed shape, becoming a middle‑aged woman and a little girl.

"Husband, how are you now?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King replied: "I now resemble a living being, but I can only exist within Yang Xiong's Spirit Sea; I must wait until Yang Xiong truly becomes a god before I can be revived."

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's family of three were speaking about something; the scene was tear‑jerking, as if a family were separated by life and death.

When they finished talking, Yang Xiong spoke: "Madam, do you intend to stay in the deep sea or return with me to the land? In any case, be careful in daily life and try not to reveal yourselves to outsiders."

The middle‑aged woman bowed slightly to Yang Xiong: "Mr. Yang Xiong, I wish to return with you to the Body Sect, so my child and I can see my husband more often."

"By the way, my husband has said that he is now dead; his body has returned to the sea, which might be of help to you."

"Moreover, he said that in his life he indeed devoured too many Soul Beasts, and before death his corpse may return something to the sea."

The massive corpse of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King floated in the sea, radiating extremely terrifying Divine Power; if a Soul Grandmaster cultivates here, they can definitely improve dramatically.

Yang Xiong said: "Fine, one whale falls, all things are born; though the Deep Sea Demon Whale King became a Sea God only for a short time, it is still the strongest being in the ocean, the apex of all Sea Soul Beasts."

(End of Chapter)