Fighting for it with Strength is the Fairest Way!

As the God of Destruction finished speaking, the Goddess of Goodness frowned and said, "It is indeed tricky. The Sea God set his inheritance mark first, seizing the initiative; yet that child possesses the Seraphim martial soul, which is inherently compatible with the Angel God's position. No matter which side we rule in favor of, the other will find it hard to accept."

"Indeed!"

The God of Evil stroked his chin, a playful smile curling his lips as he added, "One has the advantage of priority, while the other has the advantage of compatibility. No matter how we choose, others will have something to say."

The God of Asura opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the group: "Forced arbitration will only sow the seeds of future trouble."

Just as everyone was at a loss, the Goddess of Life suddenly clapped her hands, a flash of inspiration in her eyes: "I have it! Since we find it hard to decide, why not leave the choice to the child himself?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent, and everyone's eyes converged upon her.

The Goddess of Life's smile deepened as she explained, "It is still far too early for him to truly inherit a godhood. Why don't you two use your own means to win him over? Use resources, guidance, and sincerity—it all depends on your own abilities. Whoever he chooses in the end, the loser cannot blame anyone else. How about it?"

"Good idea!"

The God of Destruction was the first to agree, saying, "Competing by strength is the fairest way!"

Although this method was indeed sound, the real reason he agreed so readily was that the person who proposed it was the Goddess of Life.

If it had been the God of Asura, it would be a miracle if he had agreed so quickly.

He would surely have argued first, then the Goddess of Life and the Goddess of Goodness would have mediated, and only then would he have reluctantly agreed.

The Goddess of Goodness also nodded in agreement, saying, "This is excellent. It avoids conflict and allows the child to discern his own true heart."

The God of Evil shrugged: "That is not a bad plan at all."

The God of Asura remained concise: "Agreed."

Seeing that all the God Kings had consented, the Sea God, though unwilling, could only nod in acceptance.

He glared fiercely at the Angel God and said in an unkind tone, "Even if you want to snatch him, you may not be able to beat me!"

With that, he turned and left the God Realm Committee.

The Angel God watched his retreating figure, her brows slightly raised, a confident smile tugging at her lips: "That remains to be seen. Let us wait and see."

After the two had left, the God of Evil suddenly spoke, his tone filled with curiosity: "Do you think that if the child truly has God King-level talent, he might become the sixth God King of the God Realm in the future?"

The God of Destruction pondered for a moment and slowly shook his head: "Hard to say. It is true that he is gifted, but the path to godhood is fraught with thorns. Whether he can reach the end depends not only on talent but also on opportunity and temperament. There are too many variables in the future."

The Goddess of Life sighed lightly: "Let us wait and see. Perhaps this world is truly about to produce a figure of stunning brilliance."

Night fell, and Sea God Island was shrouded in a hazy moonlight. The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, brushed gently against the palace windows.

Bo Saixi had just finished washing up and was preparing to rest when the voice of the Sea God suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Bo Saixi, come to the Sea God Hall at once. I have something to discuss with you!"

The obvious agitation and anger in his voice made her heart tighten.

One must know that over ten thousand years had passed since the Sea God ascended to the God Realm.

In such a long time, the Sea God's cultivation must have reached an unprecedented realm.

Therefore, logically speaking, whether in the mortal world or the God Realm, very few things should be able to make him lose his composure like this.

Could it be because of that child with the Seraphim martial soul?

She pondered back and forth and found that this was the only possibility; otherwise, why would he be angry now, of all times?

Thinking of this, she dared not delay, immediately changing into a simple and elegant white long dress, putting on her usual silver high heels, and walking quickly toward the main hall of the Sea God Hall.

Stepping into the hall, she saw a phantom condensed from divine power standing before the statue of the Sea God—it was the divine projection of Poseidon.

Bo Saixi hurried forward to bow, her tone respectful: "This subordinate greets Lord Sea God."

The Sea God waved his hand, his tone impatient: "Rise."

Bo Saixi looked up and saw that the divine projection's face was taut, his expression so dark it seemed ink could drip from it. Her confusion deepened, and she asked cautiously, "Lord, you summoned this subordinate in the middle of the night—what are your orders?"

The Sea God took a deep breath and recounted the dispute with the Angel God at the God Realm Committee, as well as the wager to let the child choose for himself.

Bo Saixi was filled with shock upon hearing this.

The Angel God had actually made such a scene at the God Realm Committee for the sake of Ye Qing?

And she wanted to compete with the Sea God for the right of inheritance?

She steadied herself, but unable to suppress the doubt in her heart, she looked up and asked, "Lord Sea God, this subordinate dares to ask... that child is indeed talented, but the God Realm is full of geniuses. Why are you and the Angel God so fixated on him? Could you not seek another genius to inherit your godhood?"

The Sea God's projection turned around, looking at the statue that looked exactly like him. He was silent for a moment before speaking slowly, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible gravity: "You do not understand... that child's martial soul is a God King-level Seraphim. Ordinary geniuses, even those with Innate Full Soul Power, are like fire flies compared to the bright moon when placed beside him."

"Most importantly, he has allowed us to see the possibility of advancing further."

Hearing this, Bo Saixi was full of confusion and asked, "What do you mean?"

"There is an unwritten rule in the God Realm: once a deity's cultivation reaches a bottleneck, they may choose to pass on their godhood."

The Sea God explained, "As long as the successor's talent is higher than the deity's, then after they become a god, there is hope to cultivate a godhood that was originally only a second-tier godhood into a first-tier one. In this way, the strength and status of the deity who passed it on will also rise accordingly. This is why many gods in the God Realm ascended through self-created godhoods. Everyone is waiting—waiting for a true genius. The Angel God and I are no exception. Otherwise, after we ascended, the Douluo Continent would not have gone ten thousand years without a single god or even a successor."

"So that is how it is. This subordinate understands."

Bo Saixi nodded thoughtfully.

So, the appearance of Ye Qing had allowed the Sea God and the Angel God to see hope for increasing their cultivation.

"Good, as long as you understand!"

He looked toward Bo Saixi, his gaze sharpening as he demanded, "Therefore, starting from today, you are to exhaust every effort to cultivate him. Regardless of what resources he requires—be it cultivation techniques, spirit rings, or spirit bones—as long as Sea God Island possesses them, give him priority! You must not let the Angel God side gain the upper hand, do you understand?"

"Understood!" Bo Saixi replied in a deep voice, having already grasped the importance of Ye Qing.

He was not only the hope for the Sea God's inheritance but also the focal point of the struggle between two supreme gods.

The road ahead, I fear, will not be overly peaceful.

Because if things go poorly, the Martial Soul Hall side may have already obtained this intelligence as well.