The Jealous Tang San and His Master! The Divine Realm Alliance Is Founded! The Gods' Grand Undertaking!

"Wh... what exactly is that?"

"They can actually build such an enormous structure around a star?"

"If they really can build it, how much material, how many Soul Tools, and how many powerful experts would it take?"

Cries of astonishment rang out one after another.

Even the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Engineers, who were well accustomed to soul guidance technology, were stunned speechless by the sight.

They knew all too well that completing such a magnificent project was not something a few powerful Soul Tools could accomplish.

It required a civilization with immense industrial capacity, a mature interstellar transportation network, and energy technology capable of sustaining a megastructure's operation over the long term.

In other words, this was simply not something a single powerful individual could accomplish alone.

It was a realm that an entire civilization could truly reach only after entering the interstellar age!

At that thought, intense longing appeared in the eyes of the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Engineers almost in unison.

Especially Xu Tian.

He stared fixedly at the Sky Screen, his hands unconsciously clenching as his breathing quickened.

"If our Sun Moon Empire could obtain the soul guidance halo..."

"No, if our Sun Moon Empire could possess Dyson Sphere Fortress Construction Technology like this, the development of our soul guidance industry would accelerate as never before!"

The more Xu Tian thought about it, the more excited he became.

The war halo could increase an army's strength.

The soul guidance halo could enhance Soul Engineers' research and development capabilities.

As for Dyson Sphere Fortress Construction Technology, it had paved a road straight to the sea of stars for Huaxia Star's future!

Working together, these three rewards were practically a complete system for developing a civilization!

First, the soul guidance halo would drive technological breakthroughs. Then, immense industrial strength would support interstellar construction. Finally, the war halo would forge an Expeditionary Force capable of sweeping across the stars.

With that, who could stand in the way of Huaxia Star's future?

Xu Tian could not help drawing a deep breath, his eyes filled with envy.

"What a future to yearn for!"

Yet he soon realized an even crueler truth.

Everything he yearned for was already in Huaxia Star's hands.

And what about Douluo Star?

Whether it was the Divine Realm or the continent's major factions, they all seemed to be scheming against one another for power and resources.

The gap between the two sides had long since grown beyond what a few Soul Tools could bridge.

As Xu Tian sank into thought, Huaxia Star's Soul Engineers had already begun another round of research in the images on the Sky Screen.

New types of Soul Tools were rapidly manufactured, one after another.

Experiments that had once required vast amounts of time also progressed faster with the soul guidance halo's help.

Although these technological achievements still needed time and testing before they could truly change the landscape of interstellar warfare, everyone could see that Huaxia Star's soul guidance industry was advancing at an astonishing pace.

Those scenes also changed the mindset of countless Soul Masters on Douluo Star.

Envy, shock, longing, and even jealousy.

These emotions tangled together, ultimately converging on one unavoidable question.

Why was Huaxia Star the one receiving the Sky Screen's rewards?

Why could Huaxia Star obtain such astonishing opportunities time and again?

While they on Douluo Star could only watch helplessly as it all unfolded?

This was especially true of Yu Xiaogang and Tang San at Shrek Academy.

When they saw the astonishing performance of Huaxia Star's Soul Engineers, they could scarcely conceal their jealousy.

Yu Xiaogang watched the new types of Soul Tools constantly emerging on the Sky Screen, his expression growing increasingly complicated.

He had once dreamed that his so-called theoretical knowledge would allow him to make a name for himself on the Douluo Continent.

Yet reality had proven time and again that the things he took such pride in were utterly worthless in the face of true power.

Now, Huaxia Star laid that gulf bare in all its starkness.

What they had received was not one or two Soul Tools, nor the legacy of some powerful expert.

They had directly received the power to propel an entire civilization forward!

How could Yu Xiaogang possibly accept that?

He gazed at the Sky Screen and could not help letting out a long sigh.

"Ah..."

"So this is what it feels like to have cheats."

"The war halo, the soul guidance halo, and that Dyson Sphere Fortress technology capable of shaping an entire civilization's future..."

"Opportunities like these are simply beyond anything we can compare with."

Yu Xiaogang shook his head, a trace of bitterness appearing in his eyes.

Yet that bitterness did not last long.

Soon, as though something had occurred to him, a spark of light rekindled in his previously dim eyes.

Since he could gain nothing from the Sky Screen's rewards, why could he not seek another path?

Since Huaxia Star had already embarked on a path of development far beyond Douluo Star's, why should he remain fixated on things he could not change?

At least one choice still lay before him.

The Divine Realm!

At that thought, Yu Xiaogang's expression gradually grew resolute.

He had sensed the Asura God's attention more than once already.

To Yu Xiaogang now, that lofty god was undoubtedly his greatest opportunity to escape his present circumstances and change his fate.

As long as he gained the Asura God's approval, he might yet possess a power capable of changing everything!

"In that case..."

Yu Xiaogang slowly raised his head, a gleam of resolve flashing through his eyes.

"It seems I should embrace the gods sooner rather than later."

The instant those words left his lips, he stopped hesitating and answered inwardly the voice that had already appeared many times.

The Asura God, that God Realm Enforcer, finally received Yu Xiaogang's response.

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the Douluo Continent.

On the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Tang San was also watching the Sky Screen.

His face was so dark that it seemed water might drip from it.

Everything Huaxia Star displayed was like a series of sharp spikes, driving relentlessly into the depths of his heart.

Once, he had believed that possessing twin martial souls, mastering the Tang Sect Secret Arts, and having talent far beyond ordinary people would be enough to secure his footing on the Douluo Continent.

Later, he had turned his gaze toward the Divine Realm, believing that as long as he gained the gods' favor, he could truly rise above all living beings.

Yet now, Huaxia Star's appearance forced him to realize time and again that the things he took such pride in seemed to amount to nothing at all.

They did not need to rely on any one person's talent, nor did they need to await any god's blessing.

They had their own technological system, their own armies, and their own path as a civilization.

More terrifying still, they continued to advance!

Today, it was the war halo.

Tomorrow, perhaps even more terrifying technology would emerge.

If this continued, what could Douluo Star possibly use to contend with Huaxia Star?

At that thought, Tang San's fists clenched tighter and tighter.

A trace of defiance flashed through his eyes, but in the end, he slowly closed them.

He knew very well that what he lacked now was precisely the power to change the situation.

And the Asura God's invitation had given him just such an opportunity.

Since Huaxia Star has the Sky Screen's rewards, I'll draw upon the Divine Realm's power!

Since mortals struggle to keep pace with Huaxia Star, I'll no longer confine myself to being a mortal!

As long as I gain the Asura God's approval, there may yet be a chance to turn the tables!

Asura God...

Tang San called softly in his heart.

As though sensing his resolve, that voice quietly appeared in the depths of his consciousness.

This time, Tang San did not hesitate in the slightest.

He slowly raised his head and looked toward the boundless expanse of stars on the Sky Screen, a barely perceptible flicker of ambition passing through the depths of his eyes.

"My lord."

"I, Tang San, am willing to give everything for you!"

With that response, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San accepted the Asura God's invitation in succession.

For the Asura God at that moment, the responses from Tang San and his master were undoubtedly cause for celebration.

At the God Realm Committee, magnificent divine halls hung high above a sea of clouds. Myriad divine lights interwove into a dazzling curtain, while countless divine patterns flowed among the halls.

Seated upon his divine throne, the Asura God sensed the two responses arriving in the depths of his consciousness, and a smile finally appeared on his usually stern, majestic face.

"Excellent!"

"My efforts have not been wasted after all."

He slowly raised his head, a sharp gleam flashing through his scarlet eyes.

Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were both pawns he had selected long ago.

Tang San, in particular, bore a special destiny and possessed the potential to become a god.

As for Yu Xiaogang, although his own strength was unremarkable, since he had already caught the Asura God's eye, he naturally had his own value to exploit.

In the Asura God's view, as long as these two successfully joined the Divine Realm's camp, they could aid his next moves.

More importantly, the Divine Realm had now reached a point where it had no choice but to change.

Huaxia Star, that powerful civilization which had suddenly appeared on the Sky Screen, was revealing its strength at an unbelievable pace.

First came the giant Xingtian, capable of crossing the stars, then the enormous Mecha Legion, followed by terrifying industrial might sufficient to sustain interstellar warfare.

Now, the Sky Screen had bestowed upon Huaxia Star the war halo, the soul guidance halo, and Dyson Sphere Fortress Construction Technology.

Every one of those rewards could bring an astonishing transformation to a civilization's strength.

If Huaxia Star were allowed to keep growing unchecked, where would that leave Douluo Star in the future, or even the many worlds under the Divine Realm's rule?

At that thought, the Asura God's expression grew solemn again. He had little time left to waste.

"Pass down my command!"

The Asura God's voice suddenly thundered throughout the God Realm Committee.

"Effective immediately, formally begin preparations to establish the Divine Realm Alliance!"

As those words fell, the many gods within the God Realm Committee turned their gazes toward him.

The Divine Realm Alliance?

The name did not sound complicated, but its implications made the gods present understand that the Asura God was clearly serious this time.

The Asura God slowly rose to his feet, scarlet divine power gathering behind him like a boundless ocean of blood.

"Everyone, I trust you have already seen the threat posed by Huaxia Star."

"If we continue acting independently, refusing to yield to one another, then once that planet's power expands further, all of us will face an unpredictable situation!"

His gaze swept over every god present, his tone growing heavier.

"Therefore, from this day onward, we must unite!"

"With the Divine Realm at our core and our many subordinate worlds as our foundation, we will consolidate every faction's strength and establish a unified Divine Realm Alliance!"

"Every world willing to accept the Divine Realm's rule will become a member of the alliance."

"And once the alliance is established, all members must obey unified coordination and jointly uphold the Divine Realm's authority!"

After that speech, the entire God Realm Committee fell briefly silent.

It had to be said that although the Asura God's plan was blunt and forceful, it also laid his true objective bare.

Ultimately, this so-called Divine Realm Alliance was intended to reconsolidate the forces originally scattered across the various worlds.

As long as it controlled enough worlds, the Divine Realm could mobilize more resources, gain more believers, and further cement its rule.

As for whether those subordinate worlds were willing to accept such an arrangement...

In the Asura God's eyes, that was simply not a question requiring serious consideration.

The Divine Realm's will was order!

The gods' commands were law!

As for mortals, they needed only to obey.

Yet in the past, such a forceful declaration from the Asura God might have drawn opposition from some of the gods.

After all, although the gods jointly held authority over the Divine Realm, each also had their own interests and positions.

But now, after witnessing Huaxia Star's power firsthand, those formerly trivial differences no longer seemed important.

The Evil God King was the first to step forward.

"I agree!"

He spoke in a deep voice, pitch-black divine power surging around him.

"Huaxia Star's rate of development has already exceeded our expectations."

"If we continue fighting separately, I fear it will be too late to unite once they truly possess the ability to threaten the Divine Realm!"

The Evil God King's declaration prompted many of the gods present to nod inwardly.

Immediately afterward, the God King of Goodness slowly stood as well.

Her gaze settled on the Sky Screen, a trace of gravity in her brow.

"I also agree to establish the Divine Realm Alliance."

"At the very least, when facing an unknown, powerful civilization like Huaxia Star, we cannot remain as we are."

"Only by standing united can we better face whatever changes may come next."

The two God Kings declared their positions one after the other, dispelling the last reservations of the gods who had still been wavering.

As for the other deities, they had even less reason to refuse now.

After all, they all knew that Huaxia Star's power was already plain to see.

If they could not come up with a response soon, what would guarantee that they could remain high above all others once Huaxia Star truly turned its gaze toward the Divine Realm?

"Then let us establish the Divine Realm Alliance!"

"We are willing to join forces to uphold order in the Divine Realm!"

"Indeed! The gods of the Divine Realm should advance and retreat together!"

For a time, voices rose one after another within the God Realm Committee.

Under the pressure brought by Huaxia Star, deities who had originally held differing positions finally set aside their disagreements for the moment.

At that very moment, the plan for the Divine Realm Alliance was officially settled!

The Asura God watched the scene before him, a glimmer of satisfaction passing through the depths of his eyes.

He knew that an order on paper alone would not be enough to make every world truly submit.

But at least from this moment onward, the Divine Realm could finally act beyond its borders as a united whole.

"Very good."

The Asura God spoke again, his voice carrying an authority that brooked no challenge.

"Immediately spread word of the alliance's formation!"

"Notify every subordinate world, every major kingdom, and every sect!"

"I want all of Douluo Star to know that the Divine Realm Alliance is about to be established!"