Chapter 188: Birth of the Divine Child

Within the vast hall.

A picture like a water curtain floated above the hall; in the picture, thousands of bolts of Lei Ting struck the silver-browed bald man simultaneously, making him shine with a brilliance and majesty akin to a deity judging the world.

And where the blue-haired girl stood, a shadowy illusion of a dark star abyss descended.

"Is this divine technique... Divine Punishment?"

"Is this the divine technique of a Divine Underwalker of the Destruction class, as legend speaks?"

"He actually possesses a combined divine technique of a Divine Underwalker... after all, he is an Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan."

"No, he actually dares to directly absorb such power? What authority is this?"

"And there is the 'Yu Xingyuan Walker'?! And it is the Yu Xingyuan Walker after perfect fusion!"

"No wonder she has super-grade comprehension..."

"The gap is too great... any one of them could defeat me in a single move."

At this moment, the trial participants, one by one, watched this scene in shock, and now all felt the gap.

The trial participants currently present had basically mastered powerful divine techniques, but most had mastered only one or two divine techniques.

Generally speaking, as long as one could master several divine techniques and had some other advantages, it was possible to pass the Divine Child Trial.

And the standard of this batch of Divine Child Trials was obviously much higher!

An extremely high gene optimization index, plus powerful authority; even if Divine Punishment had not truly fused together, it still possessed the strength of the normal sixth layer of the Yu Xingyuan!

The other one had even fused the combined divine technique 'Yu Xingyuan Walker' into one!

Even the six Star Gods on the high platform, responsible for supervision, could not help but sigh upon seeing this scene.

"With this standard, it is likely to appear only once in hundreds of Divine Child Trials."

"This little girl's potential is even greater; if she can defeat this Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan this time, she may yet hope to achieve the status of a Star God in the future."

"But now, with her strength, she probably cannot win..."

"Indeed, this Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan's gene optimization index is much higher than hers, and this Destruction-class authority is also quite strange; it actually decomposes space energy by destroying the vacuum and converts it into even stronger power?"

"It cannot yet be called true destruction of space, but it does indeed have a bit of that flavor."

"I think... the winner this time will be this Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan."

One by one, the Star Gods discussed via telepathy with their minds; for them, a Divine Child Trial of this standard was also a rare topic of conversation.

As Star Gods, their insight was extremely strong; naturally, they could see at a glance that the one more likely to win at this moment was this Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan.

Among the six Star Gods, only the Life-class Star God had not spoken, silently gazing at the figure in the Fifth Trial that no one had paid attention to.

She said silently in her heart: "If I am not mistaken, that must be..."

Just then—

On the water-curtain-like picture, that Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan suddenly transformed into terrifying lightning and directly rushed to kill Lin Qing.

Whether it was the trial participants or the Star Gods, all were stunned at this moment.

He actually attacked first someone with no threat?

Before emotions such as regret, mockery, and schadenfreude could rise in their hearts, they saw a scene that made them completely stunned—

Endless dark-golden light suddenly bloomed; under the terrifying explosion impact, amidst the frost flying everywhere, that towering giant god leaning against the sky and pulling up the earth stood firmly on the icy plain!

"This... how is this possible?"

"What is that??"

"He's crazy..."

The entire hall instantly fell into a shocked silence; the trial participants stared blankly at the picture on the water curtain, hardly believing their own eyes.

The Star Gods were also stunned.

Only in the eyes of the Life-class Star God did a hint of a smile, as if expected all along, appear.

"World God!"

"It is the most perfect combined divine technique of the Divine Underwalkers in legend, the World God!"

"This... it is actually the World God!"

At this moment, one by one, the Star Gods and some of the trial participants recognized that massive, towering figure as majestic as a deity.

As a divine office in the Cosmic God series, it was naturally impossible not to know the strongest divine technique of their own divine office.

World God.

This is one of the few combined divine techniques that can be called 'perfect'!

The inheritance of such a divine technique is the most precious treasure in any Level Two civilization; many peerless geniuses cannot learn it even if they want to!

Even though they had only heard legends and records about the World God, from the terrifying power exploding at this moment, they could guess that this was indeed the legendary 'World God'!

"World God?"

One by one, the Star Gods also watched the massive, towering figure on the picture in shock.

As Star Gods, their knowledge was naturally far greater than that of the many trial participants; at this moment, they naturally recognized at a glance that this was the World God!

"It is actually the World God... a little kid who appeared out of nowhere actually cultivated this kind of divine technique?"

"That's too ridiculous; he just released the World God in an instant; does this not mean he has completely solidified the World God?"

"He is only twenty-two years old... could he be a reincarnation? Or does he have a clone that studies life structures?"

A Star God suddenly looked at that Life-class Star God: "Qilu, your attitude towards this little kid was different before; did you see it all along?"

"Yes." That Life-class Star God nodded slightly, "A peerless genius I know in the Cosmic Star Patrol Alliance cultivated the World God; I witnessed with my own eyes the final step of the process where the World God body was fused into oneself and completely solidified."

"No wonder... it seems he was busy solidifying the World God before, so he chose to endure it hard in the Survival Trial?"

"Tsk tsk, what is going on with this Divine Child Trial? One is more terrifying than the next?"

"A successfully cultivated World God... a peerless genius of this standard, it is likely to appear only once in tens of thousands of Divine Child Trials..."

"I estimate that this Imperial Prince of the Starfall Clan deliberately interfered with the opponents of the divine office trials in private; the impact was too great, causing a backlash from the universe?"

"This backlash is too terrifying; it sent such a monstrous opponent... tsk tsk..."

"Crushed in one grip. No wonder he's a World God."

One by one, the Star Gods couldn't help but sigh. Such a rare occurrence was enough to become a topic they would often bring up throughout their long lives.

As for the fate of that Star Fall Clan Imperial Prince?

They did not care.

Anyone capable of becoming a Star God is a true peerless genius of a Level Two civilization, with extraordinary status; how could they care about an Imperial Prince from another civilization?

Instead, it would add more fun to the topic.

Inside the Frozen World.

Snow and ice fell in a flurry. That immense, towering, majestic World God slowly spread his palm, looking at the few traces remaining in his palm.

—These were the remnants after the silver-browed bald man was annihilated by terrifying power.

"His survival ability is truly weak..."

Deep within the World God's interior, Lin Qing sighed silently.

This was the first time he had unleashed the World God's true power; he hadn't expected to crush the opponent in one grip?

However, this was normal.

When he released the World God from his body, the silver-browed bald man had just happened to face that terrifying explosion head-on, already suffered heavy damage, and was then grabbed by him in a palm; naturally, he couldn't withstand it.

You must know...

After the World God body solidified, such immense energy was released in an instant; the power output of that energy was also extremely terrifying.

That instant explosion, though not comparable to the Zero-Point Energy Bomb Chu Hongjun created, was not far off.

One can only say... that guy deserved it.

If he hadn't been thinking of killing him and forced himself to get close, he wouldn't have suffered heavy damage from facing such explosive power head-on, and thus wouldn't have been so easily crushed to death by him.

"This is... the World God's true power?"

Lin Qing felt this boundless power. "The Holy Word adds one tier of strength, the Powerful Divine Technique adds two tiers of strength, and this World God's complete form should add nearly three tiers of strength!"

Normally, high-level primordial beings who haven't yet reached the Primordial Priesthood are only at the third layer of the Yu Xingyuan.

And he not only has the World God body, but his current gene optimization index has reached nearly 4200%! High-level primordial beings of Level One civilizations have a gene optimization index of only around 500%.

Moreover, he is a Hidden Priesthood!

"Even among the sixth layer of the Yu Xingyuan, I should be among the very top, even approaching the threshold of the seventh layer."

Lin Qing had roughly judged his own strength. "Moreover, after I become the 'Divine Son', my strength will surge once more! At that time..."

At this moment, he felt much more relaxed, slowly lowered his head, and looked down at the blue-haired girl below.

"Admit defeat."

The towering, immense World God emitted a huge sound that resounded through heaven and earth; nearby snow peaks and Bingshan trembled and avalanched in response.

The blue-haired girl floated up, looked at him with a complex expression, and finally spoke: "I didn't expect that even after mastering the Yu Xingyuan Walker, I still failed the Divine Son trial..."

She suddenly felt somewhat relieved.

Back then, when her teacher asked her to choose one between the Cosmic Demon's combined Divine Technique and the Divine Under Walker's combined Divine Technique, she followed her teacher's advice and chose this "Yu Xingyuan Walker".

In this way, even if she failed the Divine Son trial, it wouldn't affect anything; she could still continue on the Cosmic Demon priesthood path.

After looking at each one...

Although it was a pity she couldn't continue on the Cosmic God series priesthood, the combat power of the Cosmic Demon was equally formidable; the Cosmic God series priesthood mainly possessed various incredibly miraculous abilities.

For example, washing away the Holy Word; almost only the Divine Under Walker could achieve this.

The Divine Son possessed even more miraculous abilities, and could even elevate the rank of authority.

But...

All of this was out of her reach.

"Thank you... I'll give you a free piece of intelligence."

The blue-haired girl looked at this towering World God and said: "The person you just crushed to death was the Star Fall Clan Imperial Prince. The souls of the Star Fall Clan royal offspring are all protected by the Yuan Emperor; their life imprints are with the Yuan Emperor; he will still resurrect."

He can still resurrect? A thought stirred in Lin Qing's heart.

"Is that so?"

Only then did that immense, towering World God emit a sound that shook the entire Frozen World:

"Whether you want revenge or whatever, I'll be waiting for him in the Bai Ta world."

The booming rumble echoed continuously, instantly collapsing countless ice peaks and snow mountains.

The blue-haired girl couldn't help but be stunned; the whole person seemed shocked by the fearlessness and confidence in those words, speechless for a moment, and immediately understood that the other party must have an extremely vast background, not fearing the Star Fall Clan Imperial Prince at all.

"I admit defeat."

The blue-haired girl took a deep breath and immediately spoke to admit defeat.

"The fifth trial is over."

Inside the hall, atop the high platform, the Star Gods looked at the Lin Qing before them. Among them, the Life-type Star God spoke: "From this moment on, you are the new Divine Son. When you leave, your priesthood power will be elevated."

Lin Qing slowly nodded.

"In addition, there is one point I need to remind you of."

That Life-type Star God said softly: "As the Divine Son, you can already sense the will of the Cosmic Gods. Sometimes they will hope you do some seemingly meaningless things; manifested in the priesthood, these are the missions the Cosmic Gods give you."

Lin Qing's expression remained calm, as if he had "known this all along," while his heart was thoughtful.

"Also, consider this a small investment on my part."

That Life-type Star God transmitted the words via mental force: "In the future, if you plan to join the Cosmic Star Patrol Alliance, you can use Qilu's name as your recommender; at the very least, it will make things easier for you."

The Universe Star Patrol Alliance?

Lin Qing's heart stirred; why did this name feel connected to the Star Patrol Council?

Moreover, the Star Patrol Council also hailed from a great power within the universe.

"This trial for the Divine Son ends here; the remaining trial participants shall proceed to the trial for another divine office."

The six Star Gods swept their gazes over the multitude of trial participants below, their voices echoing through the hall.

Though each trial participant had failed, none reacted.

After all, the ultimate victor was an unparalleled genius of such terrifying strength; who would dare feel dissatisfied?

With their strength, participating in the trial for a Primal-rare divine office would be a trivial matter.

In the next instant—

Accompanied by the shifting of time and space, the multitude of trial participants and the Star Gods within the hall vanished without a trace.

Within the entire hall, only Lin Qing remained.

A massive pillar of light descended from nowhere, instantly enveloping him.

At this moment, Lin Qing seemed to hear his soul emit a rumbling sound like a collapse; he appeared to feel his physical body beginning a transformative restructuring, while primal energy surged forth continuously.

Gradually...

His consciousness began to blur, and he could sense nothing.

Only message after message kept surfacing endlessly within his mind.

【Begin sublimating the hidden divine office of the Life System 'Divine Underwalker' into 'Divine Son'...】

【The pseudo-god body has been sublimated into a demigod body...】

【The pseudo-divinity has been sublimated into a demigod divinity...】

【The pseudo-god realm has been sublimated into a demigod realm...】

【The pseudo-god seat has been sublimated into a demigod seat...】

In the haze of consciousness, Lin Qing only felt his divine office abilities undergoing various transformations; although the energy level seemed unchanged, the abilities were entirely different.

A divine office is like the most supreme technique; even a basic divine office surpasses the techniques of Star-level combat arts, let alone a Primal-rank divine office.

The most crucial combat abilities, the god body and the god realm, have both been elevated to the more mysterious and supreme demigod body and demigod realm.

A Divine Son may also be called a demigod!

"It succeeded..."

Feeling his own changes, Lin Qing's mind rapidly brought forth the transformations of the demigod body and the demigod realm.

As if an innate instinct, he quickly understood how to combine these changes with divine techniques and Holy Words; the energy level had not changed, only the divine office abilities had become stronger.

With merely a moment of thought on the method of combination, the might of the divine techniques and Holy Words had already undergone a tremendous change.

"No wonder Primal divine office holders are all so powerful..."

Lin Qing felt somewhat enlightened.

In the universe, some Primal divine office holders do not even possess Holy Words, yet their strength still allows them to pass the fourth layer of the Yu Xingyuan.

At this moment—

"Prepare to enter the 'Lord of Arms' Temple."

As the cold and majestic voice sounded, Lin Qing immediately understood that the divine office of the Armament Commander could also transform into the Primal-stage 'Lord of Arms'.

No Lord of Arms trial required; directly achieving the status of Lord of Arms!

However, this was indeed how it should be.

Otherwise, with his current strength as a Divine Son, fighting against other Armament Commanders in the Lord of Arms trial would be nothing short of a dimensional strike.

"This divine office forbidden zone is quite cunning; one must first attempt the Divine Son trial, become a Divine Son, and only then can one directly achieve the Lord of Arms; if one fails, one must personally participate in the trial..."

Lin Qing muttered to himself, and the time and space before his eyes began to shift.

"Speaking of which..."

"The Divine Son trial has already passed fifty days; I wonder how things are on Earth..."

"Return in ten days; the Azure Sky Archipelago is about to open..."

(End of this chapter)