Entrustment! Recognition!

"Lady Sea God, please explain why the Sea God ended up in that state. From the perspective of his power, it was a backlash from the Asura Godhood, but it still should not have happened like this."

Destruction's icy tone, combined with his scrutinizing gaze, remained fixed on Xiao Wu before him. Should anything seem amiss, he would not hesitate to strike down the Sea God's wife.

Even the Life Goddess, who had spoken up for the Sea God earlier, said nothing. After all, had they been any later, her husband would have been seriously injured.

Xiao Wu looked at the four God Kings scrutinizing her, as well as Liu Che, who had injured her Third Brother. With a soft sigh, she explained Tang San's predicament and why that situation had occurred earlier.

"When Third Brother inherited the Asura Godhood, he was fine at first. He merely seemed somewhat cold due to the influence of Asura's killing intent, so we did not think too much of it."

As he listened to Xiao Wu's explanation, Destruction nodded. Those were indeed normal symptoms of inheriting the Asura Godhood.

"But when he defeated the Martial Soul Hall, a problem arose. While handling the aftermath, Third Brother seemed to be under someone's control. He carried a murderous expression toward everything."

"If that had been all, it might have been manageable. But as time passed, especially after he met the two God Kings, Evil and Kindness, that state spiraled completely out of control."

"Third Brother began plotting for faith, even resorting to any means necessary. He even... even when Xiao Qi went to Douluo Continent, he acted to split off a wisp of her divine consciousness."

The sobbing note in Xiao Wu's voice won the sympathy of everyone present. Liu Che alone remained expressionless. What did her misery have to do with him?

It seemed the former Asura God was a deeply calculating man, perhaps even... Liu Che had some thoughts. It seemed his son had a great many things to do in this plane.

"Enough! Since it was unintentional, I shall not disturb you any longer. I will first go meet the person I came to see." With that, Liu Che prepared to leave. This place was better left for them to handle themselves.

"Would Your Excellency be willing to join the God Realm?" At that moment, Destruction extended an invitation. If they could recruit such a powerful expert, the God Realm's strength would rise to another level.

"Oh? You are inviting me? Aren't you afraid I'll turn your God Realm into complete chaos?" Liu Che's interest was piqued as he looked curiously at Destruction, but the latter merely waved his hand.

"It does not matter! Besides, brother does not seem like that kind of person." Destruction looked at Liu Che with complete certainty.

"Hahaha! It seems there are still a few intelligent people in this place! However, I will decline your proposal for now. My son is in the plane called Douluo Continent. I will discuss it with him first and see."

Without waiting to hear what Destruction might say, he transformed into a streak of light and vanished beyond the horizon.

"Sigh! We can only leave it to fate. Men, escort the Sea God and Lady Sea God into the divine hall to rest. At the same time, restrict the Sea God's movements. He is not to leave the divine hall without permission!"

With Destruction's orders issued, the Seven Deadly Sin Gods immediately moved as his subordinates, escorting Tang San and Xiao Wu toward the center of the divine hall.

"Little Purple, what should we do next?" With the Sea God unconscious, command naturally fell to Destruction, the strongest God King at present.

"For now, observe the situation. Also, keep a close watch on the Douluo Plane. I have a feeling that something major will happen there." Hearing Destruction's words, the other three God Kings nodded.

They began making their own arrangements.

Meanwhile, within Star Dou Forest on Douluo Continent.

Liu Che's primordial spirit, which had departed as a streak of light, followed the guidance of his bloodline and arrived above Huo Yuhao. Looking at the youth below, the stirring within his bloodline pointed him toward Huo Yuhao.

"Ju'er! Father has finally found you!"

Just as Liu Che was about to meet him, he suddenly frowned. The Huo Yuhao before him did not seem to be his Ju'er, yet their souls were identical.

"What is going on?" As Liu Che was puzzled, he noticed the dense fortune surrounding Huo Yuhao and immediately understood something.

"So, you are the person Ju'er chose? If you have earned his recognition, then you must be someone worthy of entrustment. Let us meet!" With a wave of his hand, he drew out Huo Yuhao's soul from below and brought it into the Primordial Spirit Space.

"Hm? Has the fusion... ended?" Huo Yuhao painfully opened his eyes. Just as he was about to get up and confirm the situation with Wei Qing, he suddenly noticed that his surroundings had changed.

Before him appeared a scene resembling an ancient Chinese courtyard. There was a pond, its banks decorated with carefully constructed stone pillars. Lotus flowers filled the pond, bringing peace to the heart.

"This, where is this? Uncle Wei Qing? Uncle Wei Qing?" Huo Yuhao shouted, but no response came.

"Come over here, child!" At that moment, a kind voice sounded in his mind. Alarm bells immediately rang in Huo Yuhao's heart, but just as he was about to question it, the speaker's next words froze him in shock.

"Not bad vigilance. Ju'er has good judgment!"

"You... you know Brother Liu Ju? Who are you?" Huo Yuhao's voice trembled. His expression was anxious yet apprehensive, for Liu Ju had done it for his sake.

"Do not worry, child. Since Ju'er chose you, you must possess something worthy of his recognition. Come to the pavilion."

Following the voice's guidance, Huo Yuhao walked toward the pavilion at the center of the pond. Upon entering, he saw a man dressed in crimson robes embroidered with golden dragon patterns.

"May I ask who you are, Senior?" Huo Yuhao could tell that the man before him was extraordinary. He immediately cupped his hands and bowed in respect.

The man's calm face naturally carried an imposing air without anger, leaving Huo Yuhao secretly astonished. Liu Che also did his best to appear friendly.

"Little fellow, may I know your name?" Liu Che looked curiously at him, as though he intended to get acquainted, and Huo Yuhao answered truthfully.

"My name is Huo Yuhao. I am only a one-ring Soul Master!" As he spoke, Huo Yuhao attempted to summon his soul ring, only to discover that it did not appear.

"Hahaha! This is my Primordial Spirit Space. You are merely a spiritual body here, so naturally you cannot use your power. But do not worry. Once our conversation ends, I will send you back."

Hearing that there was no danger, Huo Yuhao finally relaxed. He then looked at Liu Che curiously and asked, "Then, Senior, what is your name?"

"Me? My name is Liu Che. If we count it properly, I should be Ju'er's father!" Liu Che stated it calmly, as though he were discussing something insignificant.

"You are Brother Liu Ju's father? Wait, Father? You... you are an emperor!" Huo Yuhao was somewhat shocked. He had never expected this imposing middle-aged man to be an emperor.