The Ninth Divine Examination?

Hearing Zhou Weiqing's God of Strength, the God of Destruction's expression remained unchanged.

He sat high on the God Throne, his gaze quietly fixed on the imposing figure below.

The Destruction God Temple was silent for a moment before the God of Destruction's voice rang out again. "Just because of these things, you're going to betray me?"

Zhou Weiqing did not reply. He stood there, his face slightly lowered under his helmet, his lips tightly pressed together, as if he had suppressed all his words deep in his throat.

He truly felt he had let down the God of Destruction, and felt that whatever he said at that moment would only be an attempt to excuse himself.

Seeing that he didn't answer, the God of Destruction raised his voice a few decibels, and the anger he had been suppressing slowly began to seep out. "You keep saying that I am your benefactor, but is this how you repay a debt of gratitude?"

Zhou Weiqing remained silent. Seeing his silence, the God of Destruction continued, "Do you really think Tang San is anything good? He's just taking advantage of a favor."

Zhou Weiqing was naturally present at the previous God Realm Assembly, where he witnessed Tang San's actions being laid bare before the gods.

He violated the rules of the Divine Realm, secretly dispatched God Official to the mortal world, and tore apart his own daughter's soul...

As these facts were revealed, the image of Zhou Weiqing, whom he once revered, was completely overturned and collapsed.

So at this moment, facing the God of Destruction, he couldn't utter a single word.

Looking at him now, head bowed and silent, the God of Destruction felt a mixture of anger and disappointment.

He suddenly stood up, his figure flashed and disappeared from beside the God Throne, and the next moment he appeared in front of Zhou Weiqing.

He raised his hand and tapped Zhou Weiqing's broad chest, saying, "You! You're incredibly foolish, completely fooled by Tang San."

"How could someone as power-hungry as Tang San possibly give up the God Position of the Asura God? That's the foundation upon which he rose to become God King."

"Given his personality, he must have been observing you in the Divine Realm for a long time, knowing that you wouldn't choose to inherit the Asura Godhood. That's why he intervened when you were in danger and deliberately told you that he would pass on the God Position's position."

Hearing what the God of Destruction had just said, Zhou Weiqing would never have believed it in the past.

He would take those words as a smear against Tang San, as an attack tainted by personal agendas in the struggle between the two God King.

But now, the truth about Tang San has been laid bare at that conference, leaving him no choice but to stop deceiving himself.

The more he thought about it, the more likely the God of Destruction's words seemed. Why would someone as shrewd and calculating as Tang San show him kindness for no reason?

Those seemingly well-intentioned actions, in retrospect, were all perfectly timed, as if they had been planned in advance.

His guilt towards the God of Destruction intensified in an instant, and he also came to hate Tang San completely.

He hated himself for being so easily manipulated, and hated himself for having once regarded the other party as a true benefactor.

Zhou Weiqing slowly knelt down before the God of Destruction, his head bowed, and said, "I misjudged people and was deceived by Tang San, but no matter what, those things were ultimately my doing, and I have failed the God King."

He raised his head, meeting the crimson eyes of the God of Destruction: "I will have no complaints about how the God King decides to deal with me."

The God of Destruction looked down at him, his once most valued subordinate, and slowly said, "You have committed a grave error and must be punished, otherwise you will not be able to convince the people."

His gaze lingered on Zhou Weiqing's face for a moment, as if he were considering what punishment to impose.

After a moment, he spoke, "I hereby punish you by stripping you of your God Position and imprisoning you in the God Realm Prison for a thousand years."

Zhou Weiqing was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then a complex emotion surfaced in his eyes.

He thought he was doomed to die today, after all, he had betrayed the Destruction God King, who was the most intolerant of any wrongdoing. But to his surprise, the God of Destruction gave him a way out.

He slowly lowered his head and simply said, "Thank you God King."

Even after passing on his God Position, he remains God. His strength may decrease, but it won't drop too much.

As for being imprisoned in the God Realm Prison for a thousand years, that was the punishment he had to bear for his wrongdoings, and he had no complaints.

The God of Destruction wanted to say something more, but at that moment he suddenly sensed a connection from the lower realm. He sensed it briefly and knew that Huo Yuhao was looking for him.

The lingering anger in his crimson eyes flickered slightly, and his composed expression returned to normal.

He glanced at Zhou Weiqing and said in a nonchalant tone, "Go to the Heavenly Prison yourself."

He didn't give any further instructions, nor did he send anyone to escort him.

Based on his understanding of Zhou Weiqing, he knew that since the other party had agreed, he wouldn't secretly run away.

If the other party actually does that, it proves he misjudged him, and he will personally take action to eliminate any future troubles.

"Yes."

Zhou Weiqing responded, then stood up. He didn't say another word and turned to walk towards the outside of the God Temple.

The God of Destruction watched his broad back disappear outside the palace gates before slowly withdrawing his gaze.

In a flash, he returned to his God Throne, then calmed his mind and probed the lower realm with his divine sense.

Within Huo Yuhao's Spirit Sea, the figure of the God of Destruction once again coalesced.

His gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, and he keenly caught the hint of struggle and tension in the other's eyes.

Unaware of Huo Yuhao's thoughts, the God of Destruction asked directly, "What do you want with me?"

As he spoke, the God of Destruction himself didn't even notice that the corners of his mouth were constantly turning upwards.

Because of Huo Yuhao's appearance, his fate has been completely changed.

The Divine Realm is now gradually moving in the direction he desired, and the obstacles that once hindered him are slowly disintegrating. And all of this turning point began with the person before him.

Therefore, the God of Destruction was extremely satisfied with his successor to the God Position.

Seeing the God of Destruction's unusually gentle expression, Huo Yuhao was still a little unaccustomed to it.

However, Huo Yuhao didn't hesitate for long before asking the question that had been weighing on his mind for so long, "Senior God King, when will the Ninth Trial of the Divine Examination begin?"

The God of Destruction was slightly taken aback upon hearing this. He had been busy dealing with the affairs of the Divine Realm during this period. After Tang San's downfall, there were too many things waiting for him to handle, keeping him so busy that he had almost no time to think about anything else.

It wasn't until Huo Yuhao spoke that he suddenly remembered that he had forgotten to set up the final Divine Examination.

Even the Destruction God King, who was known for his meticulousness and decisiveness, felt a rare pang of guilt.

His eyes flickered slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression, before he spoke directly, "The Ninth Divine Examination?"

Huo Yuhao looked at him, nodded seriously, and waited for the Ninth Divine Examination to begin.

However, the God of Destruction looked at him, the contemplation in his eyes slowly transforming into a faint smile, and said, "You've already passed through."