God Kings at Odds, Spouses Turn Against Each Other
"Could it be... that this guy really is Tang San, the God King from the 'future,' who 'traveled' to the present for some reason we can't understand?" a god speculated, his tone full of uncertainty.
The coherence of the memory and the richness of the details, especially the ultimate picture of "one family with six god kings," really don't seem like something made up out of thin air.
"So what if it is?" another deity coldly interrupted, his voice ruthless. "No matter how glorious that 'future' may be, it has never happened and may never happen. Right now, he is nothing more than a mortal with a damaged Soul Power foundation, a chaotic soul, and corrupted by the abyss. Our most urgent task is to deal with the undeniable crisis of the Dragon God's resurgence."
Many deities nodded in agreement with these words.
No matter how bizarre Tang San's situation is, it has to take a backseat to real threats.
"So, what should we do with this guy now?" The core question was raised.
The God of Destruction was the first to speak. Lightning flashed in his dark purple eyes, and his voice was resolute and filled with anger. "Hmph! In my opinion, this boy is vicious and has no bottom line. In his future 'memories,' he will scheme against the gods and plot to seize the divine throne... Keeping him alive will only bring disaster to both the Divine Realm and Douluo Star! He should be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent future troubles!" His so-called "dealing with" was filled with undisguised killing intent.
Beside him, the most beautiful face of the Life Goddess was filled with entanglement and struggle.
Her divine nature instinctively compels her to have mercy on and save every life that has the potential for redemption.
She was almost about to speak up and refute her husband's overly cold-hearted decision, just as she always had.
However, when the words were on the tip of her tongue, she hesitated.
The scene of Tang San piercing his mentor Yu Xiaogang's body with the Eight Spider Lances and absorbing his life essence interrupted her heart of pity.
In the deeply ingrained values Douluo World and even the Divine Realm, killing one's master is an extremely heinous crime, unforgivable by heaven and earth, far exceeding the severity of ordinary killing.
Saving a fallen soul might be possible, but saving a teacher-killer who has trampled on the most basic ethics? The beautiful eyes of the Life Goddess were filled with pain and confusion; she found herself unable to make a decision easily.
This hesitation prevented her from immediately taking a stand against her husband, which was unusual for her.
Chapter 321 God-Kings Clash, Husband and Wife Turn Against Each Other
On the other side of the temple, the expression of the Godess of Kindness was much "pure".
A look of pity appeared in her eyes, but this pity was not directed at Tang San's experiences or actions.
Rather, it is based on her own concept of divinity—pure light and Goddess of Kindness do not exist; the meaning of goodness needs to be manifested and fulfilled through confrontation, persuasion, and even redemption of "evil."
Absolute Goddess of Kindness would cause the world to stagnate and lose its drive for progress and competition; absolute God of Evil, on the other hand, would lead to destruction. Therefore, one of the responsibilities of the Godess of Kindness is to ensure a dynamic balance with the forces of God of Evil, rather than to eliminate God of Evil.
Therefore, in her view, if Tang San, an individual who embodies both great evil and a complex fate, could be successfully reformed and guided onto the path of good, it would be the most powerful proof of the goodness of human nature.
Of course, she was aware of the risks and difficulties involved, so she did not directly express her support for keeping Tang San, but her eager eyes said it all.
As for the Rakshasa God, she couldn't be bothered to participate in such a "hypocritical" discussion.
Although she, as First-Level God, usually had some say, only the god-king had the right to speak at the God King meeting of the God Realm Committee, and she did not want to humiliate herself.
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Inside the temple, debates about Tang San's fate raged.
The Asura God remained silent, his expression indifferent, as if the discussion before him was something unrelated to him.
His bloodshot eyes were completely still, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
His ruthlessness was well-known in the Divine Realm, especially towards his chosen successor. His harsh and almost cruel tests were enough to make any god take notice.
For example, Tang Chen, that exceptionally talented Clear Sky Douluo, fought bloody battles on the Hell Road in the Slaughter City, and with his mortal body, he managed to reach the Eighth Trial of the Asura God Trial.
However, at the most crucial moment, the Rakshasa God intervened, guiding the extraordinary nine-headed blood-red bat king to ambush and control Tang Chen's body, causing him to fail at the last minute and become a muddle-headed Slaughter King in the Slaughter City city.
As deities, if the Asura God truly intended to maintain his own lineage order, he could easily have intervened and rectified the chaos caused by the Rakshasa God's disruptive actions, given his power and authority as a god-king.
However, the Asura God chose to stand idly by.
In his cold, divine logic, those who cannot even withstand this "accident" and "ordeal" are not worthy of inheriting his Asura God.
Tang Chen's painful struggles, sense of loss, and ultimate "failure" were, in his eyes, merely part of the test, a necessary process to weed out those who were "unqualified."
That "hundred million" bit of torment is not worth mentioning.
His cruelty towards those who carry on the tradition is evident.
However, the Asura God made an exception and showed mercy to Tang San.
He made an exception and guided Tang San's soul from another world to reincarnate, giving him a second life; without Tang San undergoing any formal Asura God Trial, he directly inherited his supreme God King position... This favoritism formed a stark contrast with his coldness towards Tang Chen.
However, this "special" and "soft-hearted" nature ultimately could not overcome the deep-seated aversion and rejection that the divine nature held for the fallen.
In order to quickly improve his strength, Tang San fell into the demonic path. Later, in order to survive, he did not hesitate to kill his master. The last trace of emotion in the heart of the Asura God, which was "personally nurtured" by him, was also dissipated.
Ultimately, the profound disgust for the very nature of depravity overwhelmed that insignificant "special emotion."
The Asura God finally spoke, his voice not loud, yet resounding throughout the ears of all the surrounding deities. "This child's soul is defiled, his heart wicked; keeping him is of no use, only a cause for future trouble. Execute him."
This brief verdict determined Tang San's fate.
Upon hearing this final verdict, Tang San, who had been curled up on the ground and was barely breathing, suddenly shuddered and raised his head!
His face, stained with blood and sweat, and his bloodshot eyes, filled with pain and torment, were now fixed on the high and mighty Asura God with unbelievable disbelief!
He never expected it... he really never expected it!
This being who once gave him a second life, who even entrusted him with the throne of God-King in the "future," this "backbone" whom he might still harbor a faint hope for in his subconscious, would so decisively pronounce his death sentence!
The God of Destruction, standing to the side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he was determined to get rid of Tang San, this "scourge," and would forcefully take action even if other god-kings objected, having the Asura God personally announce the execution decision naturally meant less resistance and greater assurance, saving him a lot of trouble and potential conflict.
A slight hint of regret flashed in the Rakshasa God's crimson eyes.
It's somewhat of a pity that I can't personally manipulate and twist this interesting yet God of Evil soul, and watch him descend into despair and madness.
However, witnessing the Asura God personally "clean house" has its own unique flavor.
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After the verdict was delivered, the Asura God planned to end the battle quickly.
The moment the Asura God's crimson divine power was about to materialize into tangible Destruction Divine Power, utterly annihilating Tang San's existence—
Tang San, lying on the ground, facing the gaze of the Asura God, suddenly opened and closed his chapped lips silently a few times, clearly uttering a word to the Asura God.
The word was not uttered, but the shape of his lips caused the high and mighty Asura God's expression to change slightly!
Although the Asura God quickly composed himself and returned to a calm and composed state, the God Kings present were all powerful beings who naturally and keenly noticed that fleeting anomaly.
The Asura God withdrew his divine power, his voice still cold, but his tone suddenly changed.
"I have other uses for this child, so let's leave this matter here. Now let's discuss the Dragon God..."
The Asura God felt that as a god-king, he always had certain privileges.
Even if they change their minds at the last minute, these deities won't say much.
Unfortunately, not everyone gives him face.
A sudden change has occurred!
A violent, incomparably powerful, purplish-black divine power, filled with the aura of annihilation, suddenly erupted from the God King's seat without warning, its target being the unsuspecting Tang San on the ground!
The speed and decisiveness of their actions far exceeded the expectations of any deity!
It is the God of Destruction!
He didn't care whether the Asura God changed his mind or not, nor did he care about the so-called "greater good."
He instinctively felt wary and disgusted with Tang San, and after seeing those memories, he was determined to kill Tang San, this "cancer of the Divine Realm" who was both depraved and scheming.
Letting Tang San live is irresponsible towards the future of the Divine Realm!
He ignored the momentary look of surprise and the outstretched hand Life Goddess his wife beside him, a look of utter despair.
With a flick of his wrist, the Destruction Divine Power transformed into a beam of annihilating death light capable of instantly obliterating even Second-Level God, shooting straight at Tang San!
"Destruction! You dare!" A low, furious shout rang out!
Almost at the same instant the God of Destruction made his move, another crimson divine power, carrying overwhelming killing intent and a judgmental will, arrived first and forcefully stood between the Destruction Death Ray and Tang San!
It's the Asura God!
His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with offended anger.
Both being god-kings, the God of Destruction and the Life Goddess were not on good terms.
Therefore, although the God of Destruction is not weak, the power of the God Realm Committee has always been in the hands of the Asura God.
This was the first time his orders had been disobeyed!
"Boom--!!!"
Crimson divine power and purplish-black death ray clashed violently in mid-air! There were no fancy techniques, just a pure clash of divine power at the level of a god-king!
A deafening roar and a devastating energy shockwave instantly swept through the entire central hub of the Divine Realm!
The incredibly sturdy temple floor and pillars, reinforced by countless divine arrays, emitted humming and cracking sounds as they struggled to bear the weight!
The surrounding first and second-level deities were also forced to retreat repeatedly by the aftershocks of the collision, their faces filled with horror.
However, the result of the collision surprised and alarmed all the gods, including the Asura God himself.
The crimson divine power barrier trembled violently and even retreated, clearly having fallen behind in the previous collision and failing to push it back or suppress it with absolute advantage as it had in the past!
The God of Destruction's pupils contracted slightly, then a look of understanding and excitement welled up inside him.
He stopped and stood still, his purplish-black aura of destruction still surging violently around him. His eyes were fixed on Tang San, who was protected by the scarlet divine power behind him, and then turned to the Asura God, whose face was even more ugly.
"Asura, your power..." The God of Destruction's voice held a hint of excitement, "It seems that losing the Asura Divine Sword has had a far greater impact on you than the rumors suggested."
The Asura God's Super Divine Artifact — the Asura Divine Sword —which accompanied him through countless eras of conquest and symbolized his authority to enforce the law and most of his destructive power, is no longer with him!
That was one of the core components of his God-King power!
Having lost the Asura Divine Sword, the Asura God still retains his God-King status and vast divine power, but his offensive sharpness and ability to suppress beings of the same level have been greatly reduced!
Their current strength is far inferior to their peak!
The God of Destruction keenly sensed the Asura God's weakened state.
He sensed that he had a chance to forcibly eliminate Tang San despite the other party's obstruction!
That exchange of blows just now undoubtedly confirmed his judgment.
The Asura God's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He slowly withdrew his slightly dim crimson divine power. The killing intent around him did not diminish because of the previous defeat. On the contrary, it boiled even more because of the "reminder" from the God of Destruction and the exposure of his own weaknesses.
"Destruction," the voice of the Asura God rang out, "You have transgressed."