Zan Descends

The sea realm fell silent.

The old man smiled kindly.

But in Lei Wen's eyes, Zan's smile was more terrifying than the Grim Reaper's.

Because his divine domain had failed.

No.

It was gradually being eroded.

It was Lei Wen's divine domain that, before the old man, was as fragile as a spiderweb.

The other party merely stood there, yet an invisible black current seemed to swirl around him. Even light twisted before it, and laws gave way.

A chill.

Instantly seeped through Lei Wen's back, which was drenched in cold sweat.

He could even feel the Godhead formed from the fusion of his two divine avatars trembling slightly.

Zan was an absolute suppression on the level of life itself.

Xiao Bai beside him was even more terrified.

The enormous ice-blue dragon condensed from its Saint Domain seemed to have had its spine ripped out.

Its massive body lay curled atop the reef, shivering, its huge dragon eyes filled with fear.

Lei Wen's throat twitched stiffly.

The Jade Rabbit, possessing such terrifying power and such an iconic appearance...

Other than the king of the Forest of Darkness, who else could it be?

Zan!

The true ruler of the Jade Rabbit!

The Lord God of Beasts!

A wind-element lower Lord God!

This title, as heavy as a mountain, pressed down upon Lei Wen's heart.

Lei Wen's heart pounded wildly, as if it were about to burst through his chest.

Yet the muscles throughout his body remained rigid, forcing himself to stay calm and not reveal any weakness.

He could not panic.

Absolutely could not panic.

If Zan wanted to kill him, there was no need to descend in person.

Even from thousands of miles away.

With a single thought, Zan could scatter his soul to the winds.

Since Zan had descended, that meant...

Zan had no hostile intentions toward him.

"Latecomer Lei Wen Barter Lei, greetings, my lord."

Lei Wen forced himself to control his body, making sure his voice did not tremble.

He clasped his hands and bowed deeply, his waist nearly bent at ninety degrees, his posture extremely humble.

In this world, the weak had to maintain absolute reverence toward the strong.

That was the law of survival.

"Hehe."

"Little fellow, there's no need to be afraid."

"You may call this old man Zan."

Zan stroked his beard and smiled.

His snow-white beard quivered, and his narrowed eyes shone with a glint of shrewdness.

Hearing this.

Lei Wen's heart nearly stopped.

Call you Zan?

Calling out a Lord God's name so casually...

Wasn't that courting death?

"Not bad, truly not bad."

"At the age of twenty-two, you became a god independently."

"Very quickly."

Zan spoke again, his voice gentle yet carrying a strange rhythm.

"Besides..."

"Your physical body is quite interesting."

Suddenly.

Zan turned his gaze, as though he had discovered something interesting.

He did not explain further.

Those who became gods independently would naturally gain an additional divine avatar.

But only temporarily.

The physical body of the original body would not receive much improvement.

Relying on the Divine Power of the divine avatar, it would continuously nourish the original body.

The original body's physical form would gradually break through the limits of the Saint Domain and reach higher levels.

But what about Lei Wen?

Lei Wen had only just become a god independently.

Yet Lei Wen's original body had already surpassed the Saint Domain.

Wasn't that very interesting?

Of course.

As a high and mighty Lord God.

Zan did not care too much about such things.

After all, in the countless planes, too many monsters had been born.

Lei Wen's physical mutation was not much of a big deal at all.

However.

Zan's casual remark made Lei Wen's heart skip a beat.

He had been noticed?

Zan had noticed the Devourer's Form within him?

If Zan became interested in his humanoid Divine Beast form and captured him for slicing and research...

At that thought.

Lei Wen's hands and feet turned cold.

"No need to be nervous."

"The Jade Rabbit is merely a heavenly gift that this old man obtained by chance. I only find it rather adorable."

It seemed he had seen through Lei Wen's fear.

Zan casually spread his hands, the smile on his face deepening.

"My lord overpraises me."

"I merely became a god independently. Before you, my lord, I would not dare call myself a genius."

Upon hearing this.

Lei Wen's tense nerves relaxed slightly.

He immediately put on a respectful expression, not daring to show the slightest discourtesy.

It was not that Lei Wen was cowardly.

In the original work.

Although Zan did not kill Lin Lei.

That was only because of Zan's regard for Zan.

If there had been no Zan.

Just look at the Zan from the early stages—would he have cared about Lin Lei?

And Lei Wen?

Lei Wen had no other Zan behind him.

If Lei Wen dared to show Zan any disrespect.

Zan would only need a thought, and Lei Wen could reincarnate again.

"Humility?"

"Humility is also a form of strength."

"How many Saint Domain peak experts remain stuck at this step for thousands of years, unable to advance?"

"To independently become a god at twenty-two—within the Jade Rabbit, you would at least count as a monstrous genius."

"But."

"That is only within the Jade Rabbit."

"If you were placed in the divine planes or the supreme planes..."

"Then becoming a god independently at twenty-two would amount to nothing."

Zan sighed and slowly walked before Lei Wen.

His gaze swept over Xiao Bai, sprawled on the ground nearby, before returning to Lei Wen.

"Water Affinity Law..."

"Oh, it seems you comprehended the profound mysteries of Ice Edge and became a god?"

Before Lei Wen could respond.

Zan spoke again.

Though it sounded like a question, his tone was exceptionally certain.

"My lord sees clearly."

Lei Wen hurriedly lowered his head.

As a transmigrator.

Lei Wen understood Zan better than most.

Zan only had six major divine avatars of darkness and wind.

Logically speaking, Zan should not have any contact with the profound mysteries of Water Affinity Law.

But he was still a Lord God, and his insight naturally would not be poor.

Seeing through Lei Wen's situation was not anything strange.

"Lei Wen."

"Becoming a god is only the beginning."

Zan suddenly stopped.

The smile on his face faded somewhat, and his expression became solemn.

Lei Wen immediately pricked up his ears.

The important part had arrived!

In the original work, when Lin Lei became a god, Zan had also pointed the way for him.

Since Lei Wen was familiar with the original work and knew the cultivation system of the Coiling Dragon world.

He naturally could not miss this opportunity.

A Lord God's guidance was no less than helping Lei Wen avoid countless detours, even with the heaven-defying talent of the Devourer's Form.

A Lord God's understanding of the path of law cultivation was clear, perhaps even clearer than many High Gods.

"Please guide me, my lord!"

With that thought.

Lei Wen bowed again, his posture even more respectful.

Zan was very satisfied with Lei Wen's attitude.

Neither arrogant nor rash, knowing when to advance and retreat.

Far better than those fools who grew conceited at the slightest bit of strength.

"Lei Wen."

"Gods are divided into lower gods, middle gods, and high gods."

"Other than the edicts of darkness, which possess nine profound mysteries of laws."

"The other laws and edicts only have six profound mysteries of laws."

"Take the Water affinity through which you became a god as an example."

"Comprehend one profound mystery of law to perfection, and you may become a lower god."

"Comprehend two profound mysteries of law to perfection, and you may become a middle god."

"Comprehend six profound mysteries of law to perfection, and you may become a high god."

"But even gods of the same rank can differ greatly in strength."

"The factor creating this difference lies in the degree to which profound mysteries of laws are fused."

"Each time you fuse one profound mystery of law, your own strength will increase tenfold."

"Lei Wen."

"Your talent is not bad."

"While you are a lower god, you may attempt to fuse profound mysteries of laws...