He paused briefly, then turned his gaze back to Xu Yanli.
"It was me who recommended Xu Tianran to him."
Xu Yanli fell silent for a moment, then asked softly, "Did the God of Ruin agree?"
"He did." The God of Destruction nodded, then changed the subject. "But there's a condition."
"What condition?"
"The God of Ruin will personally test his character. If he passes, the Godhood will be his opportunity. If he fails, it will be voided, and another successor will be sought. But before then, you need to make sure your brother reaches Level 99 as soon as possible."
Xu Yanli remained silent.
He knew Xu Tianran too well.
In patience, in methods, in depth of character and cunning, Xu Tianran had few equals on the entire continent.
He would most likely pass the Divine Realm's test of character with ease.
But that had never been where the trouble lay.
"Your elder brother," the God of Destruction suddenly said, his tone tinged with amusement, "is far better than you at plotting and scheming."
Xu Yanli raised his eyes to meet his.
The God of Destruction made no effort to hide his thoughts. Looking straight into Xu Yanli's eyes, he said bluntly, "You've always been direct in how you do things. Whenever you run into trouble, you habitually crush it with overwhelming strength. It's simple and saves effort. Xu Tianran is different."
"He excels at biding his time and laying plans, advancing step by step. He treats everyone as a piece on a chessboard, carefully calculating each move until the situation lands exactly where he wants it."
He lifted his wine cup and took a small sip, then continued unhurriedly, "When it comes to fighting, a hundred Xu Tianrans together wouldn't be enough to take you on. But when