Live or Die with the God Realm

In the Divine Realm, many rare metals and minerals that are considered heavenly treasures and hard to come by in the mortal world are as common as bricks and stones here! The materials used to build the Asura God Temple itself, as well as the decorations on the walls, are all excellent materials for crafting Hidden Weapon.

Thus, while the Asura God was busy scheming against all sides and had no time to keep a close eye on him, Tang San began the extremely secretive process of "gathering" and "forging".

He carefully peeled away, melted, and reshaped those "scraps" from the Divine Realm. Relying on his peak forging memories from his previous life, he quietly concealed small but surprisingly lethal Tang Sect Hidden Weapons in his sleeves, clothes, and even his hair.

However, there are also regrets.

Without the assistance of the Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew" technique, he failed to cultivate the Purple Demon Eye to the supreme level of seeing through the void and discerning the smallest details that he had achieved in his previous life. He was wanted and forced to flee, killing and cultivating as Evil Soul Master. His cultivation of the Tang Sect's top-tier techniques, such as "Capturing Crane and Soaring Dragon," also stagnated.

He was never able to forge and master some top-tier Hidden Weapon that required exceptional eyesight, mental focus, and skill to craft and use, such as Guanyin's Tear and Bodhi Blood.

Tang San's subtle actions were not yet being noticed by the Asura God, but how could this cunning and calculating God of Slaughter truly be without any precautions against someone like Tang San, who revealed ruthlessness and decisiveness from fragments of his memories and who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals?

Back when the Life Goddess used her divine power to heal Tang San, the Asura God had already left a contingency plan. At that time, Tang San's Purple Demon Eye had not yet reached its peak, so he naturally could not detect it.

This mark usually lies dormant, indistinguishable from Tang San's own aura, but once it is actively triggered by the Asura God's divine sense, it will immediately erupt, eroding and disintegrating Tang San's soul from within.

The Asura God was never a compassionate and benevolent deity.

Just look at the "legacy" he left behind in the lower realm— the Slaughter City you'll know.

Countless sinners were thrown into it, slaughtering each other, becoming nourishment for his successor's growth. The Yellow Spring Dew that permeated the city was a "poison" that could subtly erode the mind and induce madness and bloodlust.

At this moment, the Asura God was also preoccupied with the trials of his own divine examiner, Kai.

Because of the loss of the Asura God Asura Divine Sword, Kai needs to take an additional step if he wants to become a god: to forge an artifact with judgment rules himself.

Kai possesses both great strength and talent. Once he becomes a god, he will be a powerful fighting force for his side, so the Asura God naturally takes him to heart.

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The Life Temple, the most vibrant and peaceful realm in the Divine Realm, was now permeated with an indescribable and subtle atmosphere.

Inside the hall, a soft, emerald-green glow emanated from the room, and a refreshing, invigorating fragrance filled the air.

However, the two deities standing at the heart of the temple added a layer of Zhang Li to this harmony that was hard to ignore.

The former Life Goddess still looked the same as countless other deities.

She wore a magnificent, exquisite emerald green floor-length gown, the hem embroidered with ever-flowing floral patterns. Her long, flowing hair cascaded gently, adorned with tender leaves and small flowers. Her face was exquisitely beautiful and serene, her eyes naturally conveying a compassionate tenderness for all living beings. Her slender fingers were gently interlaced, and she exuded a gentle, inclusive, and reassuring aura, yet also subtly revealed a naive innocence.

Standing opposite her, the current Life Goddess, Cai Wenji, presents a completely different "style".

Before she used her powers, she was indeed a petite and delicate young girl, even possessing a childlike innocence. However, no deity would underestimate her because of this. Her eyes were bright and sharp, like the most resilient vine shoots, piercing through all illusions; her brows held an undeniable determination and decisiveness; the life force emanating from her was not a gentle and comforting one, but a vigorous, powerful, and even slightly wild and aggressive "primitive life force"—as if she were not a carefully cultivated flower in a greenhouse, but an ancient tree in the wilderness capable of breaking through rock layers and growing wildly in desperate situations. Her temperament was closer to that of a battle-hardened warrior leader with an iron will than a traditional healing goddess.

The aura of power and authority that belonged to the strong contrasted sharply with her petite figure.

Behind Cai Wenji stood a giant brown bear, its eyes filled with reverence. This was the Xiong Jun, making Cai Wenji appear even more majestic.

The two Life Goddess, one old and one new, one gentle and one strong, looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

The former Life Goddess's eyes held scrutiny, curiosity, and a hint of barely perceptible loss and melancholy at the handover; Cai Wenji, on the other hand, looked back calmly, her gaze clear and direct, without the new God's awkwardness or deliberate respect, as if she were merely observing a "former colleague" who was about to leave.

Just at this slightly awkward moment, outside the temple, a violent, oppressive, and destructive aura rapidly approached from afar!

Almost the instant the former Life Goddess sensed this aura, an undisguised radiance of joy involuntarily bloomed on his exquisite face.

She knew that aura all too well—it was her husband, the God of Destruction!

Her heart quickened slightly. He had finally come! Had he come looking for her? Had he sensed some crisis upon witnessing the birth of the new Life Goddess, or... had he finally regretted his previous coldness and come to reconcile and apologize?

In an instant, the heartbreak of being turned away, the grievance of bearing the pressure alone, and the love and expectation that had not yet been extinguished deep in her heart intertwined and churned within her.

However, she quickly forced herself to calm down, recalling the embarrassment of being coldly rejected several times when she had tried to make peace with him.

No, I can't appear too eager, and I can't let him think that he can be forgiven so easily.

She took a deep breath, trying to hide the joy on her face and replace it with a reserved yet expectant serious expression. She straightened her back slightly, preparing to welcome her husband, determined to wait for him to apologize first...

However, the sound coming from outside the hall instantly extinguished all the warming thoughts in her heart.

"I God of Destruction, have come to pay homage to the newly appointed Life Goddess. May I have the honor of an audience?"

Chapter 348 Coexisting with the Divine Realm

The carefully maintained serious expression on the face of the Life Goddess froze instantly, leaving only disbelief, astonishment, and embarrassment.

All the prepared words, the restraint, even the secret expectation in one's heart, seemed so presumptuous, so... ridiculous, in the face of this straightforward greeting.

Upon hearing the sounds outside the hall, Cai Wenji merely raised an eyebrow slightly, showing no surprise or tension on her face.

She walked straight to the temple entrance, facing the sky outside, which was slightly darkened by the aura of destruction, and the imposing, purplish-black figure.

"God of Destruction," Cai Wenji's voice was clear and bright, without any stage fright or hesitation, "Of course I can see you. May I ask what brings you here?"

The God of Destruction sized up the newly appointed Life Goddess.

This new Life Goddess is a completely different being from his wife.

Although she appears to be a delicate woman, judging from the growth trajectory of this Life Goddess, she possesses unwavering perseverance and a strong mentality.

At least, she did not directly oppose herself because of the former Life Goddess and the Asura God.

"Very good," the God of Destruction thought to himself, his cold expression softening slightly.

He toned down his overt aura somewhat; his voice remained deep, but it lacked his usual irritability and gained a more formal tone. "There is indeed a matter concerning the future structure of the Divine Realm, which I wish to discuss with you. This is not the place for such a detailed discussion; would you mind if we moved to another location for a chat?"

Despite saying this, both of them understood why they couldn't discuss it in detail here.

Inside the Life Temple, the Life Goddess, who had not yet emerged, naturally heard the conversation outside and understood that the reason they were not discussing it in detail here was because of him.

For a moment, the foot that was about to take a step froze in place.

The two people outside didn't seem to care about the Life Goddess's embarrassment. After nodding in agreement, they left together.

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Having found a safe and secluded spot, the God of Destruction raised his hand and set up several layers of dark purple divine power barriers, only then truly getting down to business.

He lacked the dignified and imposing aura of the Asura God, nor could he persuade others with layers of lofty righteousness—if he possessed such eloquence, how could he have managed to sway even the Life Goddess, his closest wife, to the opposing side with just a few words from the Asura God?

Thinking of this, a suppressed restlessness flashed in the eyes of the God of Destruction, but he quickly composed himself and looked at the seemingly naive but already god-king girl in front of him.

"Does the Life Goddess, who has just entered the Divine Realm, understand the current situation Divine Realm?" the God of Destruction asked.

Cai Wenji lowered her eyes slightly.

She was well aware of this, but at this moment, she was a newly ascended god who knew nothing about the Divine Realm. Neither the Asura God nor the Life Goddess had informed her in detail about the current situation in the Divine Realm. According to the established "settings," she could only shake her head slightly.

"I've only recently entered the Divine Realm of the Divine Realm, and I don't know much about it."

The God of Destruction was not surprised to see her shake her head; instead, he snorted coldly as if he had expected it.

"The Asura God won't tell you anything." His words carried a hint of sarcasm. "Since that's the case, I'll tell you from the beginning—the entanglement goes back to the distant era of the Dragon God..."

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Cai Wenji listened quietly to the God of Destruction's impassioned speech, without responding immediately.

Her long eyelashes drooped, concealing the thoughts swirling in her eyes, as her fingers plucked the delicate and beautiful Hujia Qin in her hands.

A moment later, she raised her head, looked at the God of Destruction, and asked softly, "God of Destruction, what... do you want to do?"

Seeing that she didn't immediately refuse or question him, the God of Destruction felt somewhat reassured and stated his request simply and directly. "I want to invite you to help protect the Divine Realm."

Cai Wenji calmly inquired, "So, specifically... what do you intend to do?"

Upon hearing this question, the God of Destruction was not offended at all; on the contrary, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Asking for details meant that she was at least willing to listen and understand his position.

He stepped forward. "Since you asked, I'll be frank. If the Divine Realm wants to break out of this stalemate and increase its chances of winning against the Dragon Clan, it must expand its defenses and strengthen Divine Realm foundation. You should have experienced the feeling of those limitations disappearing when the Divine Realm Plane was defeated and its Abyssal Plane was absorbed by Douluo Star..."

Sometimes, the mortal realm isn't lacking in geniuses with enough talent and strength to become gods; it's just that the divine positions are already filled, so they can only wait to die of old age.

Cai Wenji listened quietly, and when she heard the phrase "expanding the barriers of the Divine Realm," her fingers, which were plucking the strings of her Hujia Qin, paused—a truly captivating moment...

"So, the way to destroy our predecessors is to actively expand and strengthen our defenses to build a more robust defense and enhance the overall strength of the Divine Realm in order to deal with the potential threat of a resurrected Dragon Clan, is that right?"

"Exactly!" The God of Destruction said, seeing that Cai Wenji understood his thoughts. "Passive defense has its limits. Only by being strong enough can one withstand all storms. Although the Dragon God was once supreme, things are different now. The divine cores of the four God-Kings it once ruled have long since separated, and its spiritual incarnation, Gu Yuena, is still on Douluo Star. Even if it were to be resurrected, its strength would probably be less than one-tenth of what it once was."

He excitedly said, "With the addition of the Asura God and those who are about to become gods, the Douluo God Realm has approximately eight God Kings, enough to put them in a fighting chance against the Dragon Clan..."

"Unfortunately, time waits for no one. If the Goddess of Kindness and God of Evil... run away, hastily passing on the divine position before departing, our chances of victory would have been much greater, given their combined strength?"

Cai Wenji nodded. "God of Destruction, please give me some time to think. I will give you an answer in three days."

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As Cai Wenji's figure passed through the pillars filled with the breath of life and stepped into the tranquil core of the Life Temple, the Asura God and the Life Goddess were already waiting by the divine spring flowing with emerald-gold divine power.

The soft light inside the hall reflected their solemn expressions; clearly, her return was slightly later than expected.

Upon meeting, the Asura God stepped forward, his dark red eyes as sharp as ever, his tone carrying an unquestionable scrutiny. "You're back? What did Destruction discuss with you?"

His upright posture, exuding the natural majesty of the Divine Realm order and judgment, preceded Cai Wenji's reply. He warned in a deep voice, "Remember, the God of Destruction, due to his inherent divine nature, is extreme and stubborn, often resorting to any means to achieve his goals. His words are most adept at bewitching people; never believe them lightly, lest you take a wrong step, harm yourself, and endanger the stability of the Divine Realm."

The Life Goddess nodded slightly, her beautiful face showing a hint of worry and helplessness. She wore a long emerald green dress, and the gentle divine power flowing around her was completely different from the sternness of the Asura God, yet they stood on the same side at this moment.

"He's right," the voice of the Life Goddess said gently, yet it couldn't hide the melancholy. "My husband... does tend to go to extremes in certain matters. He used to listen to my advice, but now..."

She paused, a complex emotion flashing across her eyes, "Now, he won't listen to my advice anymore."

She approached Cai Wenji, her eyes filled with the concern and earnestness of an elder, and gently took Cai Wenji's hand. "Wenji, neither the Asura God nor I would ever harm you. The situation in the Divine Realm is complex and intricate. You are new here and do not know many of the inside stories. It is always safer and more correct to follow the Asura God's arrangements."

Cai Wenji could feel the warmth and sincerity emanating from the palm of the Life Goddess; this care was not feigned, but entirely genuine.

However, she neither obediently agreed nor objected as expected.

She simply withdrew her hand gently, her gaze passing over the worried face of the Life Goddess and looking at the solemnly standing Asura God.

Her eyes were clear, and she met the Asura God's dark red eyes quietly and directly.

Then, Cai Wenji spoke, her voice soft yet clearly echoing throughout the temple. "When I met the God of Destruction, he told me that the Divine Realm would soon face a great crisis. Asura God, when that time comes, will you join everyone in protecting the Divine Realm?"

The Asura God's brow twitched almost imperceptibly, seemingly not expecting her to skip all the details and directly throw out such a question.

But he reacted extremely quickly, almost instinctively giving an impeccable answer befitting his divine status and identity, "Of course. As the God Realm Enforcer, it is my duty to uphold judgment and order, maintain the stability of the Divine Realm Divine Realm, and protect all living beings. It is my bounden duty."

His words were powerful and resonant, filled with the dignity and responsibility befitting Asura God King.

Cai Wenji did not look away, but instead pressed on, "So, is it to... coexist and perish with the Divine Realm?"

This time, the Asura God's usually swift and majestic response showed an unusually slight pause.

However, in that brief moment, the Life Goddess blurted out urgently, "Of course!"

Her voice was filled with unwavering trust and support for the Asura God, even carrying an unquestionable certainty, as if it were a self-evident, thoughtless answer. Only after she finished speaking did she seem to realize that she had spoken before the Asura God, but the words were already out. She looked at the Asura God, her gaze clear and firm.