Within Tang Wulin's Sea of Consciousness, the once boundless expanse of awareness now seemed especially empty. The tremendous vitality brought by the Forest Ancient God's inheritance had already merged entirely into the depths of his flesh and soul, leaving only a clear, tranquil sea of consciousness.
Amid that stillness, the phantom of an exquisitely beautiful goddess slowly appeared. A soft emerald halo radiated around her, and her long hair fell like a waterfall, every strand seeming to hold the vitality of growing plants. She looked down at Tang Wulin, a trace of gratification and nostalgia showing in eyes that seemed to contain all the mysteries of the forest.
"You are a descendant of my Blue Silver Emperor lineage. So that's how it is..." the Forest Ancient God's phantom murmured softly, her voice as sweet as a clear mountain spring. "Since we share a bloodline, I will tell you of a little-known path to godhood. Besides becoming a god through faith or through strength, there is a third method. Would you like to know?"
Tang Wulin raised his head and looked straight into the mysterious goddess's eyes with his own clear gaze. Rather than showing much excitement, he calmly shook his head and said earnestly, "No. Since you're bringing it up so solemnly, that means there's a very good chance this path isn't particularly safe. It might even mean nine chances of death and only one of survival."
The Forest Ancient God froze for a moment, then gave a slightly awkward cough. "Ahem... it certainly isn't safe. The risks are enormous, but its potential is immeasurable too. Once you succeed, you will achieve true immortality."
Tang Wulin raised his eyebrows and pressed, "Has anyone ever succeeded, then?"
The Forest Ancient God's gaze wandered as she stammered, "Although... although no one has