Before the stone pillar, a towering figure gradually took shape. He stood over two meters tall, clad in silver armor, imposing and majestic. His resolute face commanded respect even without a trace of anger.
"Why are you unwilling to accept my godhood? Do you look down on me?" The Silver-Armored Giant unleashed boundless pressure, but Tang Xuan stood tall and proud, utterly unafraid.
"Though I am not the strongest in the Divine Realm, I am still a First-Level Main God! Would accepting my inheritance really be such an indignity for you?" the Thunder God demanded angrily. He had clearly seen Tang Xuan forcibly withdraw from the assessment just as it was about to reach the Thunder God's Nine Trials.
Tang Xuan looked straight at the Thunder God. Could this be an avatar of the Thunder God? But judging by his condition, he looks more like the real thing. Aren't gods forbidden from freely leaving the Divine Realm? Why has the Thunder God suddenly appeared here? Just to question me in person?
"Lord Thunder God, I do not look down on you. I simply have other plans. I only took your assessment for its rewards. Please forgive me." Neither servile nor overbearing, Tang Xuan openly admitted his purpose.
The Thunder God stared at Tang Xuan for a long while. "Your talent is extraordinary, boy. Inheriting my godhood would spare you many detours. Won't you reconsider?" He continued trying to persuade him. With such an outstanding successor right before his eyes, he truly did not want to give up so easily.
"Thank you for your favor, Lord Thunder God, but I truly have no intention of inheriting a godhood." Tang Xuan refused him outright once again.
The Thunder God smiled helplessly, then turned and waved to Lei En beside him. "Lei En,