All things in the world have their own destined course. And when Heaven and Earth favor a single person, that person is bound to display all manner of extraordinary traits.
They may endure countless hardships, yet break through layer upon layer of obstacles and accomplish deeds that span heaven and earth.
At this moment, Ao was like the will of Heaven and Earth itself, while Thor was the protagonist upon whom it had fixed its gaze.
Sensing this disturbance, Wondrous Splendor Emperor slowly opened his eyes.
With a casual gesture, he drew streams of tribulation qi toward himself. They flowed one by one across his palm, while scene after scene flickered through his eyes.
Most depicted Thor carrying out his trials.
Wondrous Splendor Emperor scattered the tribulation qi in his hand and dispelled the visions from his eyes. Looking at Ling Qing, he said, "It seems Ao has staked the final victory or defeat on Thor."
Ling Qing gently shook his head. "It is not that simple. Thor is, at most, merely a pawn he is using to seize the rules of tribulation.
"The tribulation rules you evolved are like a thorn in his heart, piercing deeper and deeper.
"But no matter how much that thorn hurts, it is still only a minor injury.
"If, through a moment of carelessness, he loses his position as master of this world, then it will be far more than merely damage to his sinews and bones.
"To fall from a future lord of the world into the mortal dust in an instant, becoming an ordinary immortal—that is what he would find most impossible to accept."
After giving it some thought, Wondrous Splendor Emperor nodded. "That is indeed so.
"You and I can now see clearly that Thor's ability to use the power of