The God King's Son's Promise and Warning

As his words fell, Li Changsheng's gaze remained calm as he lightly tapped a fingertip.

Three crystalline green motes, carrying pure divine radiance of life, drifted from his palm.

Like three stars nurturing the origin of heaven and earth, they precisely sank into the foreheads of Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Zhongli Wu!

Buzz—

Warm and vast divine power of life instantly burst forth, rapidly coursing through the three men's meridians, flesh, bones, and souls!

The sinister, violent aura, dark impurities, and hidden dangers left behind by cultivation that had long plagued the bodies of Holy Spirit Cult experts melted away instantly before the supreme power of life, like ice and snow beneath the blazing sun.

A fullness of vitality they had never experienced before, enduring vigor, and pure power flooded every part of their bodies!

The three trembled, their eyes instantly bursting with overwhelming shock and wild joy!

This was the power of a God King's origin!

Tyrannical, pure, supreme, irresistible!

Li Changsheng's clear voice slowly rang out. Every word that fell was a heaven-defying promise:

"You have spent your lives wallowing in the evil path, tainted by darkness, willing to devour living souls and bear ten thousand years of infamy. In the end, you seek only two things."

"First, a long life, free from the hundred-year limit of mortals. Second, rapid strength, enough to stand firm in troubled times and protect yourselves."

"The Seeds of Life formed from my mother's origin can extend your lifespans and restore you swiftly!"

He raised his eyes, his calm gaze carrying a promise powerful enough to shake eternity.

"So long as you obey my commands wholeheartedly and serve me with all your strength."

"When I return to the Divine Realm someday, I will bring you with me into godhood, appoint you as legitimate divine officials, and grant you true immortality!"

"Just like the two soul beasts who followed Tang San ten thousand years ago, sacrificed themselves, and ascended—anyone with merit may follow their master into the Divine Realm and share the path to immortality."

Immortality!

Entering the Divine Realm!

Transcending the mortal cycle of reincarnation!

Those few words struck directly at the ultimate obsession the three peerless experts had pursued their entire lives!

Their blood churned wildly, their eyes filled with fervor and reverence!

They had cultivated bitterly for centuries, fought for supremacy over the continent, and seized the pinnacle of the mortal world, yet in the end, they could not escape the shackles of lifespan and mortal reincarnation.

But the young man before them casually bestowed divine seeds and casually promised immortality!

This was a supreme opportunity they could never have gained even if they spent their entire lives overturning the whole continent!

Ye Xishui, Long Xiaoyao, and Zhongli Wu exchanged glances. Their eyes held nothing but utmost awe and ecstasy, without the slightest hesitation remaining.

The three immediately straightened their backs, standing tall with solemn, devout expressions. They bowed together, their voices ringing through the great hall:

"We obey the Divine Son's commands! We swear to follow you unto death, with no second thoughts!"

Seeing that the three had completely pledged their hearts and offered their sincere loyalty, Li Changsheng gave a slight nod, satisfaction flashing through his eyes.

"Make arrangements for me to transfer into the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy."

Li Changsheng spoke casually and directly. "This damned place of yours is too gloomy, too dark, too oppressive. I don't like it."

Zhongli Wu hurriedly bowed in acknowledgment, not daring to show the slightest defiance. Then, with a solemn expression, he hesitantly said:

"Divine Son, there is one matter that this subordinate must report in advance."

Li Changsheng raised his eyes. "What is it?"

"The three of us have completely abandoned darkness for the light. We will obey the Divine Son's orders and forsake evil cultivation."

Zhongli Wu furrowed his brow slightly and truthfully revealed the greatest concern. "However, the Holy Spirit Cult has tens of thousands of disciples, countless mid-level elders, and branch forces under its command. They have relied on killing and devouring souls to cultivate for years. It is deeply ingrained in them, and their habits will be difficult to change."

"We can forcibly issue an order banning such practices and restrain everyone on the surface, but hearts are difficult to control."

"The three of us cannot watch tens of thousands of cult members day and night. Inevitably, some will obey openly while secretly continuing to slaughter ordinary people and cultivate evil arts."

Those words were exceedingly realistic.

How could a century of evil-path foundations and the entrenched habits of tens of thousands of evil soul masters be completely eradicated by a single order?

Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao nodded at the same time, deeply agreeing, concern in their eyes.

They could control themselves, but they could not control the greed and obsessions of countless low-ranking cult members.

The great hall fell silent for a moment. Li Changsheng's gaze turned slightly cold, his tone calm yet carrying an absolute principle of slaughter:

"I make the rules. You only spread them."

"Before I came, I do not care how you acted or cultivated. The past will not be held against you."

"But from the moment I descended here and took control of the Holy Spirit Cult."

"If anyone dares to continue wantonly slaughtering ordinary people, cultivating evil arts, and refuses to change despite repeated warnings..."

"You need not worry. I will deal with them personally. No mercy!"

Beneath his calm words lay an unquestionable, absolute majesty.

Kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, establish rules, and set their hearts straight!

The three immediately felt relieved and nodded in unison. "We understand! We shall obey the Divine Son's decree!"

Their thoughts became even clearer.

For experts like Ye Xishui and Zhongli Wu, who had already reached the peak, ordinary killing served no purpose at all.

What they required was vast quantities of blood essence and souls.

As for Long Xiaoyao, there was even less need to mention him.

He had never raised his cultivation through killing, so he naturally had no concerns.

Immediately afterward, Ye Xishui wasted no more time. Turning toward the entrance outside the great hall, she called out coldly:

"Feng Ling, come in."

As her words fell, a soft patter of light footsteps came from outside the silent hall.

A moment later, the heavy doors slowly opened.

A tall, graceful figure of unparalleled elegance and bewitching beauty stepped slowly into the forbidden hall.

The woman's form-fitting black gown outlined her exquisite, flawless curves.

Its thin hem exposed two sections of slender, fair legs, their skin whiter than snow and glowing with a translucent sheen.

A delicate black hat perched atop her head, making her face appear even more beautiful and refined.

Her features were delicate, and her bearing elegant and cool, yet she possessed the unique bewitching charm of an evil phoenix.

She was Feng Ling, the Holy Spirit Cult's Vice Cult Leader, a level ninety-seven Evil Phoenix Super Douluo, and Zhongli Wu's wife!

As one of the Holy Spirit Cult's highest-ranking figures, second only to its three supreme leaders, she managed countless internal affairs. Steady and capable, she wielded immense authority.

Feng Ling walked with dignified steps and a respectful expression. She quickly approached Ye Xishui, bowed slightly, and spoke with proper deference:

"This subordinate, Feng Ling, greets the Supreme Cult Leader. What are your orders?"

Ye Xishui's gaze was calm. Pointing at the poised and extraordinary Li Changsheng before her, she issued the Holy Spirit Cult's highest decree in a resounding voice:

"From this day onward."

"This young man shall be the Holy Spirit Cult's sole Divine Son!"

"The Divine Son's status shall be second only to mine!"

"Everyone in the Holy Spirit Cult—all elders, all consecrated elders, all branches, and all disciples—shall be subject to the Divine Son's command!"

"All affairs of the cult, great and small, all resources and authority, and every military force may be mobilized by the Divine Son as he wishes. His word shall be final! Relay this order to the entire cult at once. There must be no mistakes!"

Boom!

Those few brief sentences were like thunder exploding in Feng Ling's mind!

Feng Ling's stunning face changed abruptly.

Her beautiful eyes filled with utter shock, bewilderment, and disbelief!

Her entire body froze in place, her mind blank!

Having managed the Holy Spirit Cult's affairs for years, it was not as though she had never seen or heard of Divine Sons and Divine Daughters.

But throughout history, the Holy Spirit Cult's Divine Sons and Divine Daughters had only ever been honorary titles and reserves for training.

They merely received preferential cultivation resources and had absolutely no authority to interfere with the high-ranking consecrated elders, elders, or military power!

Power, status, and hierarchy had always been tightly checked and balanced by the upper ranks.

But this newly appointed Divine Son today!

His status was second only to the Supreme Cult Leader, and he could command everything!

That even included all elders and consecrated elders!

How was this a Divine Son?

He was clearly the Holy Spirit Cult's second ruler!

It was simply unheard of, unprecedented since ancient times!

Feng Ling's heart shook violently as she stared blankly at the young man before her, who looked so young and ordinary. Unprecedented waves surged within her heart as she began to wonder who he truly was and what kind of power he possessed.