Tang San Heads to the Blue Silver Forest Again

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Pope Palace, the atmosphere became somewhat tense due to Qian Daoliu's arrival. Qian Xunji looked at his father, who usually lived a secluded life but had now taken the initiative to come to his door, and a trace of genuine confusion flashed in his bright golden eyes.

"You've come to see me again?" His voice was flat, devoid of emotion, but the meaning was clear—every time this old man appeared, it was to ask him for something.

He's the kind of guy who only shows up when he needs something!

Qian Daoliu, who always presented himself as a proper and gentlemanly man, now had an unnatural embarrassment on his face. His lips moved a few times, as if he didn't know how to speak.

Qian Xunji's golden eyes, sparkling with pure and divine light, gazed at him silently. Before those eyes, which seemed to see through the essence of everything, any disguise seemed pale and powerless.

After a brief silence, Qian Xunji seemed to have lost his patience and drew his own conclusion. He let out an undisguised, sarcastic snort, "Because of Sea God Island? Bo Saixi?" His tone carried a condescending disdain, "You still can't forget that woman!"

"I have nothing to do with her anymore!" Qian Daoliu immediately retorted, his tone tinged with embarrassment at having his thoughts exposed and a hint of anger.

When Bo Saixi chose Tang Chen, he returned to the Worship Hall in despair, and the two had indeed lost contact long ago. Furthermore, Qian Xunji's series of questionable actions had completely destroyed any remaining affection between him and Bo Saixi.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and revealed the true purpose of his trip. "Among the envoys sent by Sea God Island this time is the successor chosen by the Sea God. You cannot touch this person."

"Why?" Qian Xunji's question immediately followed, almost without pause, his golden eyes sharp as knives. "Just because he is the successor of a god, does that mean we can't act? What if this person acts recklessly, violating the principles of justice and order upheld by my Angel God?"

Even though humanity is being eroded by divinity, Qian Xunji Xunji's argumentative nature remains unchanged, his logic is clear and aggressive.

"According to your logic, wouldn't the heirs of gods be able to do whatever they want, even committing heinous crimes, and be exempted simply because of the title 'chosen by the gods'?" His voice rose a few decibels, carrying a cold, questioning tone. "I haven't been able to do whatever I want, so what right do they have?!"

He said the last sentence almost while staring into Qian Daoliu's eyes, as if to say, "If you dare to nod and acknowledge this privilege, I'll immediately let loose and show you what true 'doing whatever you want' really means, and not eating beef."

Qian Daoliu caught off guard by the barrage of questions, especially the last arrogant threat, which made his eye twitch. He forced himself to remain calm and retorted, "The Sea God is a dignified First-Level God. Surely his chosen successor wouldn't be so despicable!"

"Ha," Qian Xunji scoffed, immediately offering a counterexample, "Does the Divine Realm only have righteous gods? The Asura God wields the power of slaughter and judgment, the Rakshasa God controls God of Evil resentment—these are all recognized divine positions in the Divine Realm! What if the Spirit Hall encounters the successors of these evil gods? Should it turn a blind eye just because they bear the title of 'chosen by the gods,' and sit idly by while they slaughter living beings and wreak havoc on the continent?"

He specifically named Tang San, saying, "Like that half-human, half-beast Tang San, he is the successor of the Rakshasa God! During Bibi Dong's pursuit of him, he was gradually betrayed and killed in the Star Dou Great Forest! Now, Tang San has become a completely Fallen Soul Master, relying on devouring the life force and soul energy of humans and Soul Beast to cultivate! Haven't you always been absolutely intolerant of such behavior? Just because he was chosen by the Rakshasa God, are we just going to stand by and watch him grow up and endanger the continent?"

Are there gods and evil gods?

Qian Daoliu was momentarily stunned by the question. He had been a believer in the Angel God all his life, and he didn't really know much about the other gods in the Divine Realm, especially those who were not well-known or had negative attributes. Qian Xunji's remarks about the Asura God and the Rakshasa God were completely beyond his comprehension.

He stared at his son, who exuded an imposing aura, possessed impeccable logic, and seemed to have a profound understanding of the secrets of the Divine Realm, and for a moment, he was speechless.

Qian Xunji, always arrogant, spoke bluntly, saying, "The gods you think they are are actually just more powerful people."

"I will also become a powerful god in the future. Now the people of the Spirit Hall Empire say that I am upright, Goddess of Kindness and bright, and that I am the incarnation of the Angel God. Do you agree?" Qian Xunji said with a hint of pride.

Qian Daoliu recalled what his rebellious son had done and couldn't bring himself to say it was right, praising him as a qualified successor to the gods.

So... you're not releasing them?

"... I have my own rhythm."

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The core area of Star Dou Great Forest, at the bottom of the Lake of Life.

Gu Yuena stood quietly, her long silver hair gently swaying. Her eyes were closed, and her long eyelashes trembled occasionally, revealing that her inner peace was far from what appeared to be.

After a long while, she slowly opened her eyes. The chaos and pain that had surged in her amethyst-like pupils had faded, replaced by an extremely complex clarity, and a trace of... indescribable joy.

She finally managed to sort out the fragments of memories in her mind that came from the "future" but were drastically different from the present.

In that memory, which felt like another timeline, the Dragon God did not choose a successor; she always shouldered the burden of reviving the Soul Beast alone.

Due to the severity of her injuries, she remained at the Lake of Life to recuperate, mostly adopting a passive and observant attitude towards external changes.

She watched helplessly as the auspicious Auspicious Beast Three-Eyed Golden Lion (Wang Qiu'er) met its tragic end, and as Di Tian launched a beast tide only to be ultimately defeated by humans. The plight of the Soul Beast did not fundamentally improve.

What she found most humiliating and absurd was that, in her memory, she later chose to take human form and infiltrate the human world, which even led to the emergence of a dual personality, and ultimately... she fell in love with the son of the Sea God Tang San.

Recalling those fragments, Gu Yuena's expression shifted constantly. At times, shame and anger surfaced because of her own weakness, concessions, and that inconceivable "love" in her memories; at other times, a hint of joy and relief flashed across her face as she saw a certain possibility, as if the "she" in her memories had ultimately also gained the power and status of the God King.

Despite feeling intense dissatisfaction and even contempt for many of the actions of the "self" in her memory, one piece of information, like the most tempting poisoned apple, firmly attracted her—the throne of the God-King!

At the end of those memories, a vague point is drawn to a supreme position! It is the pinnacle that surpasses all gods and wields the power of the Divine Realm!

My heart is fluttering!

My heart is pounding uncontrollably!

Gu Yuena, as half an incarnation of the Dragon God, possesses noble blood and was born to stand at the pinnacle of the gods!

Why should she lie dormant beneath this forest, enduring the oppression of the Divine Realm and the harassment of humans? Why should she, as in her memories, endure hardships and even pay the price of her emotions, to finally access the power that rightfully belongs to her?

Now, fate, or rather, that strange memory implantation, has given her an insight, a completely different choice.

Join the Divine Realm and obtain the throne of the God King!

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As she sorted through the chaotic yet clearly defined unfamiliar memories in her mind, a cold realization flashed in Gu Yuena's amethyst-like eyes.

She never expected that Tang San, the successor chosen by the seemingly relatively upright Asura God and Sea God of the God Realm Committee, would harbor such deep ambitions and act in such ruthless and unpredictable ways.

Fragments of memory reveal that this person not only used the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to devour the fortune of the Soul Beast Clan, helping his daughter obtain a trace of the Dragon God Bloodline and prompting the Martial Soul Evolution; but also allowed his son to directly inherit the essence of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline!

"What a thief who steals the lifeblood!" Gu Yuena sneered inwardly. It was a pity that such a bloodline obtained through plunder could never gain the true recognition of the Dragon God's will, and the core inheritance was out of the question. It was nothing more than an empty shell.

Suppressing her chaotic thoughts, Gu Yuena calmly analyzed the current situation.

The opportunity is still there.

Judging from her memory and the current situation on the mainland, the so-called "Sea God" Tang San has not yet become a god. This means that she still has time and opportunity!

Although the Divine Realm explicitly forbids Soul Beast from becoming gods, Tang San's wife is an exception. She was also a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast who eventually became a god (although Gu Yuena was unaware that Xiao Wu's specific method of becoming a god was to become the scabbard of the Asura Divine Sword and share the godhood).

Gu Yuena, after becoming Tang San's daughter-in-law, was also able to break this rule.

Perhaps, this Tang San, this "shortcut" chosen by the Divine Realm, can also become her breakthrough to godhood?

However, the information asymmetry led her to make the wrong judgment.

She couldn't connect the Tang San in her vague memory, who would become the "Sea God" and the "Asura God," with the boy who had just been humiliated by her dragon's might, possessing the Rakshasa Divine Power, and whose eyes were twisted in madness.

Her appearance, temperament, and even divine power attributes underwent tremendous changes. Coupled with the corruption and disguise of the Rakshasa Divine Power, Gu Yuena was completely unable to equate the two.

Having figured this out, Gu Yue got up and prepared to go out of the mountains again.

Help Sea God Tang San, to obtain the opportunity to become a god.

"My lord, you..." Xiong Jun was about to ask a question when the space in front of him rippled, and their lord had already disappeared.

Only a line of Ferocious Beast remained, staring at each other in bewilderment.

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Gu Yuena was extremely decisive; once she set her goal, she didn't hesitate any longer. She concealed herself, transforming into an invisible stream of light, heading straight towards the sea, towards Sea God Island. In the chaotic memories she had acquired, Tang San's connection with Sea God Island was extremely deep, and the Sea God's Nine Trials were a crucial step in his ascension to godhood. She needed to confirm whether Tang San had already begun his Sea God Inheritance.

However, as she traveled at a rapid pace, the strange feeling in her heart became clearer and clearer. The atmosphere on the continent seemed to have changed in some inexplicable way since she fell asleep. An invisible order enveloped the land, and the usual conflicts and chaos were much less frequent. She flew over several human cities, her gaze sweeping over the city walls, feeling that something was amiss, but she couldn't quite grasp the key point.

Chapter 259 Tang San Returns to the Blue Silver Forest

In fact, what struck her as odd were the flags fluttering at the highest points of every city—no longer the snow- Swan of the Heaven Dou Empire or the ferocious white tiger of the Star Luo Empire, but uniform flags with a golden background and embroidered with crossed Holy Sword and outstretched wings!

This is the flag of the Spirit Hall Empire, symbolizing the new order in which the continent has been unified.

It was only because Gu Yuena had long been detached from the mortal world and had no interest in the changing dynasties that she failed to immediately realize the earth-shattering significance behind this change of flags.

She didn't delve into the matter further, her only thought being to reach Sea God Island as quickly as possible.

After traversing the vast ocean, the island shrouded in the power of faith finally came into view. Gu Yuena quietly infiltrated, and with her strength, evading the outer guards of Sea God Island was a piece of cake.

She secretly listened to the conversations of the Sea Soul Master on the island, using secret techniques to sense the aura of the Sea God Temple. Her focus was singular: Had the Sea God's Nine Trials begun? Had a successor already been found?

After careful investigation, she obtained a definitive answer: the Sea God's Nine Trials still exist, but no one has yet truly unlocked the core inheritance.

"Thank goodness..." Gu Yuena secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her tense nerves relaxing slightly. This meant that the crucial "point" had not yet arrived, and she still had time.

She decided to hide near Sea God Island and wait for Tang San to come. Since Tang San was destined to come here to undergo the Sea God Trial, waiting here was undoubtedly the most direct and effective method.

She had considered other ways to actively search for Tang San, but those fragmented memories were too blurry and contained huge gaps in information—when Tang San became a god, she was still sleeping and recovering at the Lake of Life, and knew very little about Tang San's early growth trajectory and interpersonal relationships.

The Tang San I remember seems to have suddenly risen to prominence at a certain point in time, without a fixed, well-known place of growth (such as growing up in the Clear Sky Sect).

"Waiting for the rabbit to run into the tree stump" has become Gu Yuena's seemingly safest, but actually least efficient, choice.

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The Divine Realm.

Sea God 'Poseidon consciousness swept across Douluo Star, and when he noticed the familiar aura hidden deep in the sea near Sea God Island, carefully concealing its presence, he couldn't help but feel a little confused.

Silver Dragon King?

Wasn't she just punished in the Divine Realm and seriously injured? Instead of obediently returning to the Lake of Life in the Star Dou Great Forest to recover her strength, what is she doing lingering near his Sea God Island?

However, this confusion was fleeting. The Sea God didn't pay much attention to it. In his eyes, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena was different from her crazed and violent half- Golden Dragon King. She was a "naturalized" one who had submitted to the Divine Realm order. Although she harbored rebellious intentions, she couldn't cause any trouble under the absolute suppression of her strength. As long as she didn't actively invade Sea God Island, he couldn't be bothered to care why she was loitering there.

The situation on the lower continent is currently turbulent, and the Spirit Hall Empire's unification is already a foregone conclusion. He needs to focus more on his succession plans. His gaze fell upon Bo Saixi, the High Priestess of Sea God Island, and a majestic divine thought crossed dimensions, directly entering her mind. "Bo Saixi, agree to the Spirit Hall's conditions and ransom Doria and the others."

His voice was unquestionable. Although it meant bowing down to Qian Xunji, a guy he couldn't understand, and paying a considerable price, stabilizing the situation and ensuring the survival of the Sea God Island's legacy was the top priority at the moment.

"Recently, many unexpected events have occurred. To be on the safe side, it is advisable to grant Doria the Sea God's Nine Trials ahead of schedule!"

The Sea God made this decision after careful consideration. The situation on the continent had changed dramatically, and the Spirit Hall Empire was becoming increasingly powerful. Sea God Island could no longer remain aloof as before. He had long recognized Doria's talent and originally wanted to observe and hone her skills further, but the current situation was pressing, and he had to establish a successor as soon as possible to enhance the overall strength of Sea God Island and its ability to cope with unforeseen changes.

Moreover, it's just right for Doria to undergo the Sea God's Nine Trials at this time.

The purpose of setting the age of eighteen for the assessment was to give the inheritor enough time to develop, so that they could immediately unlock and pass the assessment after obtaining the inheritance.

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Sea God Island, Sea God Temple.

Bo Saixi knelt before the majestic statue of the Sea God, her exquisite face radiating a glow of piety and awe, as if she were completely immersed in the glory of receiving a divine oracle.

She responded to the Sea God's will with the utmost respect, "I will obey the divine decree and do my utmost to welcome back Doria and help her complete her sacred trial."

Her voice was steady and ethereal, without the slightest hint of anything amiss.

However, no one knew what kind of violent turmoil was churning within the heart of this seemingly calm and accepting high priest!

As expected... just as I thought!

Bo Saixi had already formed a vague guess in his mind from the Sea God's repeated displays of unusual interest in the girl Doria, but he dared not and did not want to think about it too deeply.

At this moment, the crystal-clear divine decree—"Granting Doria the Sea God's Nine Trials ahead of schedule"—fell like the final gavel, completely confirming the conjecture she least wanted to face!

That seemingly innocent girl with a mermaid martial Martial Soul was actually chosen by the Sea God and became the inheritor of the Sea God's Nine Trials!