Only Asura Has to Suffer

"Xiao Zi, it's fine. I can see that the Godhead within him is almost fully condensed. He'll definitely become a god and enter the God Realm someday."

"It won't be too late to ask then."

Life lay in Destruction's arms. Even with their powers suppressed, the two could only hold each other simply.

"Mm. Xiao Lu, we'll definitely have an adorable baby."

As they cuddled, Life suddenly thought of something. "I remember Asura seems to have chosen a Successor in the Douluo Plane as well. This might become troublesome."

"Heh, he brought this upon himself. I'd already put him in confinement for a few days because he kept interfering with the lower realm, but I never expected him to remain so stubborn."

"Once his Heir loses to that man, all he'll be able to do is rage helplessly. I can sense that man already possesses the combat strength of a God King. Even I might not be able to kill him."

Destruction had long found Asura displeasing. As a God King, he failed to set an example. He was simply a disgrace to the God Realm.

"Ah, just leave him be. But although Xiao Zi can't interfere with the lower realm, you can keep an eye on Asura and prevent him from harming anyone else."

The Life Goddess feared that Asura might abandon all decency and target Qian Xunfeng's family, so she softly reminded him.

"Mm, I'll keep watching him until that man becomes a god."

Destruction had nothing better to do anyway. He figured he would just camp outside Asura Hall and keep Asura God under watch.

"Mm. Only Asura has to suffer, then."

Seeing Destruction's serious expression, Life suppressed her divine power to its lowest level and kissed him on the cheek.

"Xiao Lu."

"Xiao Zi."

The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes in silence. Unfortunately, they still couldn't do anything. Before their energies became symbiotic, all they could do was make each other's faces wet.

As Qian Xunfeng slowly awoke in the Secret Chamber, he exhaled a breath of stale air. His eyes shone brightly.

"Invincible beneath God Kings; above God Kings, one for one."

Walking out of the Secret Chamber, Qian Xunfeng felt refreshed. The energies of the Four Angel Kings within his body had transformed into four Soul Cores, supporting one another.

Perhaps he was the only person in the world who could create four Soul Cores like this. However, the method of forming Soul Cores could now be passed down, further strengthening Spirit Hall.

Seventh Trial of Order: As a supreme deity, one should embrace the whole world. The cultivation system of Douluo Continent is far too brutal. Establish the Spirit Realm, appoint seven Beast Gods, and balance the relationship between humans and soul beasts.

Special mission. Special World Core and seven Level 2 Divine Positions issued.

Mission reward: 15% Order Authority, Soul Rings transform into God Rings.

"The Spirit Realm?"

After understanding how the Spirit Realm would be constructed, Qian Xunfeng came to understand.

The Spirit Realm was essentially a special beast-taming world. Humans could use the Spirit Descent Platform to gain the recognition of Spirit Souls through communication, battle, and other methods, allowing them to obtain the Soul Ring formed by that Spirit Soul.

Once chosen, the Spirit Soul would only offer up its Soul Ring while continuing its cultivation. After the Soul Master died, it could reclaim the cultivation used to condense the Soul Ring, though ninety percent would be taken by heaven and earth, leaving the soul beast with only ten percent.

Of course, because of the equal Contract, Spirit Souls would also be unable to control Soul Masters.

And if one became a god and their Soul Rings transformed into God Rings, the soul beast would gain a portion of power within its limits as well.

It was similar to a soul beast giving you part of its power to form a Soul Ring. You would use that Soul Ring to break through your realm, and if you died unexpectedly, the Soul Ring would return to the Spirit Soul's body.

The returns were admittedly small. After all, a Soul Master needed to absorb nine Soul Rings. However, it suited weaker soul beasts that treasured their cultivation.

But powerful Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts could also become an ever-present mentor, turning into intelligent Soul Rings and directly occupying seven Soul Ring slots.

Similar to a soul beast taking human form, there would be no need to acquire the first seven Soul Rings. A Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Soul could automatically condense Soul Rings at the optimal age.

The eighth and ninth Soul Rings afterward would be condensed jointly by the Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Soul and the Soul Master. Whether the Spirit Soul could become a Two-Hundred-Thousand-Year Fierce Beast Spirit Soul would depend on whether the Soul Master could support the Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Soul.

In this symbiotic relationship, if the host became a god, the Spirit Soul would also become a Divine Beast and ascend alongside them. If the host died, the Spirit Soul would truly die as well.

The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

At first glance, humans seemed to get the worse deal. But humans could form partnerships and use the rules of the Spirit Realm to have Spirit Souls join their families, living in mutual symbiosis.

For example, the Jade Water Turtle clan might form Contracts with Jade Water Turtle soul beasts. The Jade Water Turtles would become Soul Rings, while the clan would nurture the Spirit Souls.

There was one flaw, though. The Spirit Realm would turn soul beasts that had originally died into Evil Beasts, which would appear on Douluo Continent. They could still drop Soul Rings and Soul Bones, and they could not be truly killed. They would only disperse, then reappear by drawing upon the world's baleful energy. So long as human greed remained, Evil Beasts would never disappear.

Moreover, the Soul Rings of Evil Beasts possessed a bewitching nature. They would corrupt those who were already ill-intentioned, turning them into Evil Spirit Masters.

Still, that counted as a normal state of balance.

"There's no rush."

Looking at the World Core in his hand, Qian Xunfeng put it away. To perfect this world, he would need to build it with divine power every day for at least six years.

He only needed to create the basic framework first, then appoint seven Beast Gods to manage and perfect the world.

"As for the seven Beast Gods... Ah Yin, Ah Rou, Xue'er, Bing'er, Gu Yuena, Bi Ji, and Di Tian."

He did not want to turn the positions of the seven Beast Gods into a harem group, so he simply included Bi Ji and Di Tian. They were among the more reliable soul beasts.

More reliable than Gu Yuena, at least. Gu Yuena had been chosen for her looks, while Di Tian had caught Qian Xunfeng's attention through his loyalty.

As for Zi Ji, that would depend on how Di Tian arranged things.

"I'll make these arrangements first."

After refining the Order Authority, Qian Xunfeng left the Secret Chamber. Then he remembered that his daughter would soon awaken her Martial Soul, and an idea came to mind.

Qian Renxuan possessed a Fallen Angel, while Qian Renxue possessed a Holy Angel. Under normal circumstances, a Martial Soul Fusion Skill between them would definitely be impossible.

But now that Qian Xunfeng had mastered the Way of Balance, he suddenly wanted to see whether he could create a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

"Xunfeng, what just happened?"

Seeing Qian Xunfeng appear, Ah Yin and the others curiously approached him.

"I merely passed a Divine Examination. Oh, right. I prepared some things for you this time."

As he spoke, he fused a Blank Divine Spark into Ah Yin's body.

He then reconstructed Ah Rou's body. After all, merging souls every day was too troublesome, although they could get rather creative with soul merging.

He also took back the Ice Empress's Level 3 Divine Spark.

For some reason, after being thoroughly tested by Qian Xunfeng, the Ice Empress's personality had changed drastically. She had become a little like a bratty tsundere girl.

"Ah, bad Xunfeng! I want a Godhead too."

"Fine, fine. I'll give you one."

Looking at the Ice Empress hanging from his thigh, Qian Xunfeng did not know whether to laugh or cry. What exactly had he turned the Ice Empress into that night?

"Hehe, I knew Brother Xunfeng was the best."

She came to Qian Xunfeng's ear and softly whispered, "Bing'er can do it too, actually."

After saying that, she left with a blushing face, leaving Qian Xunfeng staring blankly. Good lord, she's gotten addicted.

The Ice Empress left shyly, inwardly apologizing to Sister Xue'er. She could only comfort herself in secret: Sister Xue'er's friction-based heating was far too slow. She wanted more.

Qian Xunfeng sent Ah Yin and the others back to their rooms and handed in another round of marital dues. Since the Ice Empress had run away, she regretfully missed out.

He then headed to Worship Hall.

"Greetings, uncles."

Qian Xunfeng took out three Level 2 Divine Sparks and gave them to Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qing Luan Douluo, and Mighty Lion Douluo.

The remaining few received Level 3 Divine Sparks.

After he explained the Godheads, the old shut-ins of Worship Hall were immediately moved to tears. Becoming gods was something they had never dared to imagine in their lives.

Yet today, it had actually become possible.

"Only after I become a god will these Divine Positions activate. Uncles, you should reach level ninety-nine as soon as possible."

"Of course. We'll enter seclusion immediately."

With motivation at last, every one of those idle old shut-ins returned to the Secret Chambers in their rooms and began cultivating in seclusion. Unless they became peerless, they would not emerge.

Golden Crocodile Douluo had long since reached level ninety-nine. Now, he was preparing to head to Heaven Dou City to see his granddaughter. After all, they had not met for one or two years.