Sea God Tang San, Do You Know Your Crime?!

"...The principle is actually very simple. It is known that, because of your own Destruction Power, His Excellency Destruction, there is no 'life' within you.

"And because you and the Goddess of Life are both God Kings, with your powers on the same level, even if the Goddess of Life cannot neutralize your Destruction Power, the two can only annihilate each other.

"And under such circumstances of mutual annihilation, it is naturally impossible for offspring to be conceived."

"So what is your solution?"

"My first proposal is to temporarily seal your Destruction Power. You would only need to lower your power from the God King level, perhaps even merely to the Level One God level.

"At that point, the balance between you and the Goddess of Life would be broken, and the Goddess of Life's power could easily neutralize the Destruction within your body.

"In such a state, although your strength might be greatly weakened, the possibility of conceiving offspring would increase substantially."

"Mm..."

The God of Destruction pondered slightly, only to realize that this method was indeed feasible!

It was merely a temporary sealing of his own power. He was not some God King who could not even control his own Divine Seat. For an Innate Deity like him, it was not difficult—one could even say it was extremely simple!

But... could it really be this simple?

The God of Destruction gave nothing away. "What about the second?"

Kong Ming'an smiled. "You probably know a little about it. My Martial Soul is somewhat special, capable of controlling all energy that belongs to me.

"In theory, if I possessed Destruction Power, I would also be able to analyze it, understand it, and research a corresponding solution.

"Of course, I definitely cannot do that right now. But once I reach God Level, I imagine it should not be too difficult."

As Kong Ming'an finished speaking, the God of Destruction sensed another implication in his words.

He narrowed his eyes and looked at Kong Ming'an. After only a moment, he reached a conclusion.

"You wish to use helping me resolve the matter of offspring as leverage, in exchange for my protection until you become a god?"

"His Excellency Destruction sees clearly."

"..." The God of Destruction frowned.

"I do not understand. This does not conflict with inheriting my Divine Seat. If you become my God Position Inheritor, I will naturally protect you.

"Moreover, once you inherit the Divine Seat, you will naturally gain control over Destruction Power. Would that not be simpler than waiting until you become a god yourself, then spending time analyzing my Destruction Power?"

"You even possess a Demiplane. You could bring everyone around you to the God Realm and grant them eternal life. Is that not good?"

The God of Destruction was somewhat puzzled.

"That is indeed very good."

Kong Ming'an did not refute him, because no matter how one looked at it, he could directly accept the inheritance of the Destruction Divine Seat and immediately gain the God of Destruction's protection.

And after gaining that protection, he could temporarily set aside the God Trial and continue his research, then naturally become a god. That was also a viable path.

There was absolutely no need for him to beat around the bush and propose a deal to the God of Destruction as he was doing now. It was unnecessary.

But...

"Just consider it one of my habits. I have always preferred 'mutual benefit,' or rather, 'fair trade.' It leaves me with no burden and makes things easier for me."

Kong Ming'an smiled faintly, his eyes meeting the God of Destruction's directly. "Then, what do you think of this deal?"

"..."

The God of Destruction fell silent for a moment, but in the next instant, a rare light smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

He looked at Kong Ming'an, the appreciation in his eyes growing stronger. "I accept your deal. I hope you do not disappoint me."

"I will do my best."

"Do your best? Heh... I will give you one month, which is thirty years on the Douluo Plane. If you still cannot become a god by then, obediently inherit the Divine Seat of the God of Destruction."

With a sweep of his hand, the God of Destruction directly set a deadline.

Kong Ming'an wore a strange expression, suddenly struck by an odd sense of familiarity.

Why did it feel like an elder making a bet with a junior—if he failed to make something of himself outside, he would have to come back and inherit the family business?

Good grief... I became the family heir? Can I start smirking crookedly now?

Kong Ming'an chuckled softly, then nodded in understanding. "Understood."

The God of Destruction nodded with satisfaction. At this moment, he was becoming more and more satisfied with Ming.

Compared to a certain irresponsible Asura God who casually tossed down a Divine Seat and ran off, he still needed to test his own inheritor to some extent.

With the most important matter settled, the God of Destruction looked into the distance.

There, Da Ming and Er Ming were suspended in midair, quietly awaiting Judgment.

The God of Destruction said nothing and was just about to raise his hand when Kong Ming'an's voice sounded in the next instant.

"His Excellency Destruction."

"What is it?"

"If possible, can you leave them to me?" Kong Ming'an pointed at Da Ming and Er Ming.

"A reason."

"They are Divine Beasts, after all. Killing them outright... would be too wasteful." Kong Ming'an revealed a gentle smile.

Knowing Ming's "thrifty household manager" nature well, the God of Destruction immediately understood.

This brat simply did not want to waste the materials!

The God of Destruction nodded slightly. With a raise of his hand, he directly stripped the trace of divine power from Da Ming and Er Ming's bodies, then injected another strand of Destruction Divine Power into them.

Unlike the previous divine power, which had supported the two's strength as Divine Officials, this strand of Destruction Divine Power was for control and enslavement.

With another raise of his hand, a Triangular Mark containing Destruction Divine Power landed directly in Kong Ming'an's palm.

"This is a God Trial Mark. With this, if anything happens to you, I can intervene directly. At the same time, you can use this thing to control these two Soul Beasts."

"Thank you, His Excellency Destruction."

"Do not thank me." The God of Destruction waved his hand. "As you would put it... it is merely mutual benefit."

After saying that, the God of Destruction calmly lifted his eyes toward the sky... or rather, beyond the Plane.

He was not Destruction's Main Body, merely an incarnation formed from a strand of divine power.

Even so, the Main Body had likely already learned everything that had happened here.

God Realm, God Realm Committee conference hall.

The God of Destruction's Main Body sat within the God Temple, with the Goddess of Life beside him. Across from them sat Sea God Tang San, whose expression had turned ugly beyond compare.

Purple Light swirled around the God of Destruction, and Destruction Power pressed down, pinning Tang San firmly to his seat and leaving him utterly unable to move!

Naturally, fighting was not permitted so close to the God Realm Core. But merely using one's presence to suppress another did not count as fighting.

Tang San gritted his teeth, frantically circulating his Sea God Power in an attempt to break free from the suppression, yet he still could not move.

A trace of crimson stained his eyes as Tang San glared at the God of Destruction and shouted furiously:

"Destruction, you have overstepped your authority! You dared interfere with the lower realm!"

"Interfere?" The God of Destruction narrowed his eyes and sneered. "I merely confirmed a Divine Seat inheritor. How does that count as interference?"

After a slight pause, the God of Destruction's voice gradually took on an imposing authority. "More importantly, had it not been for this, I would never have known that you were so audacious!

"You indulged the Divine Officials under your command in attempting to kill the Plane's Child of Fortune, trying to sever the Plane's future, and attempting to kill a God Position Inheritor...

"Sea God Tang San, do you know your crime?!"