Drinking Together Beneath the Moon, Each Unveils His Grand Ambitions

The dust and smoke on the Martial Arts Arena slowly dissipated, leaving only a mess and two slightly disheveled figures. Qian Daoliu's long golden hair was covered in dust, and he leaned on the ground with his Angel Sacred Sword, still panting. Tang Chen was even more exhausted, supporting himself with his Clear Sky Hammer, blood still dripping from the corner of his mouth, his aura weak. The two looked at the deep, imposing, and calm Purple-Gold figure in front of them, their eyes filled with complex and indescribable emotions.

Three parts desolation, the helplessness of trying one's best but failing to move a mountain; three parts resentment, the frustration of being a prodigy yet always being overshadowed; and four parts helplessness, the clear realization that the figure had reached a height that they could not reach in a short time. Even with a thousand fighting spirits and ten thousand heroic sentiments, in the face of an absolute gap in strength, they could only sigh.

"Monster..." Qian Daoliu spat under his breath, wiping the sweat from his forehead. There was no resentment in his eyes, but rather a sense of relief at being completely defeated. He was proud by nature, but he was not someone who couldn't accept defeat. Yu Yuanchen's strength was indeed beyond his current reach.

Tang Chen, panting heavily, shook his head with a bitter smile, "Damn it... this kid is probably not on the same level as us anymore." He struggled to stand up straight. The backlash from the Explode Ring made his whole body ache, but what hurt even more was the sense of defeat of being left far behind.

However, both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen were people with strong will and a firm Dao heart. After a brief period of depression, their fighting spirit was rekindled in their eyes.

So what if they can't compare to Yu Yuanchen? Soul Power Cultivation Level is for oneself, not for others. The struggle for the Great Dao is a contest against fate. How can one's Dao heart be clouded by the strength of one person? Their respective ideals and paths will not change because of today's defeat.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and they understood the same thought in each other's eyes, "Losing to that freak Yu Yuanchen is fine, we accept it! But between you and me, we can't just let it go like this!" An invisible flame of competition quietly ignited between the two newly promoted Titled Douluo.

Just then, Yu Yuanchen walked over slowly, the lightning around him completely disappearing, returning to his normal appearance. A faint smile appeared on his face as he spoke, "The fight is over, you two, would you like to have a drink together?"

Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen were both taken aback, not expecting Yu Yuanchen to extend the invitation. Qian Daoliu then elegantly straightened his slightly disheveled robes and nodded, saying, "It is my wish, I dare not ask." Tang Chen grinned, revealing blood-stained teeth. "Drink! Of course I'll drink! Let's see if your drinking capacity is as monstrous as your strength!"

That night, the moon was bright and the stars were few. In a secluded pavilion on the back mountain of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, several dishes of exquisite side dishes were laid out on the stone table, and three jars of aged wine had been opened, their rich aroma filling the night breeze.

Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen sat around, temporarily setting aside their sect differences and thoughts of victory or defeat, and raised their cups to the moon. After a few bowls of strong liquor, the atmosphere gradually became more lively, no longer as tense as it had been during the day.

Qian Daoliu gently swirled the amber liquid in his cup, gazing at the bright moon in the sky with a distant look in his eyes. He spoke first, his voice clear and melodious. "My path is inherited from my ancestors. Six-winged Angel, acting as shepherds on behalf of the gods, Purification the world. My wish is to fully inherit the Angel God Position, ascend to the Divine Realm, continue the glory of my race, and protect the light of faith from extinguishing." His words carried an innate nobility and sense of mission, a legacy flowing in the Angel Bloodline.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuanchen smiled slightly. Now that he possessed sufficient strength, he no longer bothered to conceal certain matters and frankly stated, "Brother Qian, your ambitions are lofty, and Godhood Inheritance is indeed a shortcut to heaven." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, his tone calm yet carrying an indescribable confidence, "As for me, by chance, I also obtained the inheritance of a deity."

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's eyes flashed, but he wasn't too surprised; he had already guessed it. Tang Chen, however, suddenly widened his eyes, almost choking on his wine. "What? You really obtained Godhood Inheritance? Which god? The Thunder God?" He looked at Qian Daoliu again, feeling his nose turning red again.

Yu Yuanchen remained noncommittal, only continuing, "Having obtained this inheritance provides a guaranteed path to godhood. However..." His tone shifted, a sharp light flashing in his eyes, as if lightning were Life and Death within them, "The Divine Realm is vast, and even among gods, there are varying degrees of Gods. Having entered this realm, how can I be content with mediocrity? My ambitions may be even greater. If I do not become a god, so be it; but if I do, I will surely reign supreme among the gods!"

His simple words contained unparalleled domineering power and determination, causing both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen to tremble. To reign supreme among the gods! What arrogance, what confidence!

For a moment, the pavilion fell silent, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind. Qian Daoliu Yu Yuanchen a deep look, the last trace of his competitive spirit fading away. Such a person's stage was no longer confined to this continent. Tang Chen, on the other hand, gulped down a large mouthful of wine, smacked his lips, and muttered, "Comparing myself to you is just asking for trouble."

Immediately, a look of frustration crossed his face, and he sighed, "Well, you two, one was born with a silver spoon in your mouth, and the other was chosen by the gods as soon as you stepped out the door, while I'm still a nobody!"

"Our Clear Sky Sect has a long history, but our ancestors only left behind some vague and unverifiable clues, saying that there are divine islands overseas and Ice Palace in the Far North. It sounds like a legend." He scratched his head, looking somewhat frustrated. "How exactly should we walk the Path to Godhood?"

Seeing Tang Chen's distress, Yu Yuanchen and Qian Daoliu exchanged a smile. At their level, they no longer needed to hoard information.

Qian Daoliu took an elegant sip of wine and said, "Brother Tang, there's no need to be anxious. There are generally two Path to Godhood. One is to inherit an existing God Position, pass the Divine Examination, gain the god's approval, and inherit their power and authority, like my Angel Lineage. The other is to Self-Created Godhood, which requires gathering immense Power of Faith and imprinting one's own path within the laws of heaven and earth. This method is more difficult, but it is also more free."

Yu Yuanchen's interface added, "The Power of Faith is the foundation of becoming a god, especially for those who Self-Created Godhood. The purer and greater the faith, the faster the God Position is formed, and the more solid the foundation."

Tang Chen listened thoughtfully, his brows furrowed. "Faith... that's an ethereal thing. By now, faith on the mainland has been almost completely divided up, hasn't it?"

"That's right." Yu Yuanchen nodded, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He then presented his long-considered plan, "Therefore, we need an opportunity, an opportunity that can benefit all Soul Master in the world and gather faith."

He looked at the two of them and said solemnly, "After the Seven Sects Selection, I intend to make public the ' Soul Core Condensation Method,' which the three of us have jointly developed and perfected, and pass it on to all Soul Master in the world!"

"What?" Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen were both shocked. The Method of Soul Cores was a heaven-defying technique that could greatly enhance Soul Master's combat power and change the cultivation system. Once it was made public, the impact would be enormous!

Yu Yuanchen explained, "Although I conceived and laid the foundation for this method, and discussed its initial form with the family, without the two brothers contributing their respective strengths to verify it, and then each making breakthroughs and providing feedback from their unique perspectives, this method would not have reached a relatively perfect state. To the outside world, we can claim that this is the result of the joint efforts of the three of us."

He paused, looking at the two meaningfully. "Once this method spreads and benefits Soul Grandmaster, the vast and complex Power of Faith it generates, though individual gains may be limited due to its dispersed origins, will be enduring and widespread. This pioneering achievement and the virtue of spreading the teachings will be enough to condense a profound ' Divine Resonance ' and ' Faith Current ' within the three of us, greatly benefiting our future attempts to reach the Divine Realm! Especially for you, Brother Tang, if you intend to Self-Created Godhood, this can lay a crucial foundation!" (Tang Chen will also have Godhood Inheritance in the future, not the Asura God.)

A glint of wisdom flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes, and he immediately understood the key point. The Angel God's faith was mainly concentrated in the Spirit Hall and its surrounding area. If he could add this merit of "spreading the word," it would also benefit his perfect inheritance of the Angel God Position. He nodded slightly. "Brother Yu's suggestion is excellent. It benefits the world and also oneself, truly a win-win situation."

Tang Chen's breathing quickened! He had been worried about how to obtain the Power of Faith, and Yu Yuanchen had just given him a great gift! If the Method of Soul Cores could truly be promoted, he, as one of the "founders," would surely receive a considerable share of faith! This undoubtedly pointed him to a bright future!

"Let's do it! This has to be done!" Tang Chen slammed his hand on the stone table, making the wine bowls bounce around, his excitement overflowing.

But after the initial excitement, Tang Chen calmed down and frowned, saying, "However, is the faith brought by the Method of Soul Cores enough for me to Self-Created Godhood?" He knew how difficult it was to forge a new path to godhood.

Yu Yuanchen had anticipated this question, and with a slight smile, he prompted, "Brother Tang, besides being the Clear Sky Douluo, what other identity do you have?"

Tang Chen was stunned. "Me? I'm a blacksmith! Which disciple of the Clear Sky Sect doesn't know how to forge iron..." He stopped abruptly, his eyes flashing with disbelief! "You mean... forging?!"

"Excellent!" Yu Yuanchen affirmed. "Most low-level Soul Master and ordinary people in the world today need weapons, armor, and farming tools. Forging is closely related to their lives, yet it forms its own system. The only drawback is that it is of low status because it is not very useful to mid- to high-level Soul Master. But isn't this your opportunity? If you lead the blacksmiths to rise, they will naturally believe in you."

Yu Yuanchen continued, "Moreover, its source of faith is relatively independent and has not yet been established! If you can promote the innovation of forging techniques, improve the overall equipment level of Soul Master across the world, and even... based on this, try to communicate with the laws of heaven and earth and open up a path to the ' God of Forging ' with 'strength' and 'skill' as its core, wouldn't that be much more reliable than aimlessly searching for Godhood Inheritance or competing with the old gods for faith?"

Yu Yuanchen had his own ulterior motives. He had limited energy and mainly cultivated the Thunder Martial Way. Although he had some knowledge of forging, he could not devote all his energy to developing it. If he could guide Tang Chen, the future Clear Sky Douluo, to focus on forging, with his control over "force" and the natural advantages of the Clear Sky Hammer, it would greatly promote the level of forging in this world.

When you hit a bottleneck, you can then use some vague concepts from your past life's memories about "Spirit Forging," "inscription," and "enchanting" to give some "tips." Not only might this benefit you in the future, but you might also be able to benefit from the faith dividends of the development of the "Way of Forging." Why not? This is called investing in the future.

Tang Chen felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He suddenly stood up and paced back and forth in the pavilion excitedly. "That's it! Forging! How come I didn't think of that! I may not be able to beat you guys in a fight for now, but when it comes to blacksmithing, I'm confident! Promoting the development of forging is a legitimate cause, and no one can compete with me for it!" The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, as if he saw a golden road unfolding before his eyes.

He even subconsciously glanced at Qian Daoliu, thinking to himself: Steal the faith of the Angel God? Forget it, his ancestors made contributions to the continent. I, Tang Chen, am a man of principle, I won't do such a thing! That's right, it's definitely not because the Clear Sky Sect can't beat the Spirit Hall. Tang Chen is just a man who respects his elders.

Besides, it's always more reassuring to forge your own path! Of course, if you really can't forge one, you can always secretly look for clues about the God Position positions mentioned by our ancestors... We don't call this cowardice, we call it flexibility!

Seeing Tang Chen's excited expression, as if he had found his purpose in life, Yu Yuanchen and Qian Daoliu exchanged a smile and raised their glasses to drink together.

Under the moonlight, three of the most outstanding young people of their time temporarily set aside their rivalry and formed a preliminary alliance based on shared interests and aspirations for the future. One had a clear goal: to inherit the God Position; another was ambitious, desiring to be revered among the gods; and the third sought a different path, aiming to forge a new one. Their paths were already different, but tonight's convergence laid a profound foundation for the future landscape of the continent.

The wine jars were nearly empty, and the moon was setting in the west. A fierce battle and a long conversation not only laid the foundation for the Method of Soul Cores to be passed down through generations, but also ignited the burning flame in Tang Chen's heart to pave the way with his hammer. The future of the continent quietly turned in a completely new direction because of the agreement made by the Three Heroes Under the Moon.