The covert struggle between the gods in heaven was irrelevant for the moment. Down in the mortal world, Xiao Zi slowly awoke.
The morning dew made the air refreshing to breathe. Slowly exhaling a long breath, he opened his eyes and surveyed his surroundings.
The Demon Slayer Race Clone sat nearby, seemingly regulating his breathing. In reality, he was secretly watching the original body's movements, ready to provide support at any moment.
Ju Zi and Keke took turns keeping watch beside him. Seeing the divine mark of destruction appear and disappear on Xiao Zi's forehead, they could not help feeling intensely curious.
He could hardly tell them it was a divine mark, so Xiao Zi could only play dumb and bluff his way through, claiming it was a form of his domain manifesting externally.
He did not particularly care about the God of Destruction's promise. The only purpose this other self served was to blind Tang San to what was happening, buying him time and room to grow.
The so-called self-created godhood was likewise an excuse. When the day came that he broke through Level 100, the godhood of destruction would automatically restore itself, allowing him to ascend to Supreme God King on the spot. Recovering his strength might take time, but his standing would absolutely return to the realm of his previous life.
If his other self found out, given his personality, he might not agree. Xiao Zi could not take that risk.
"What are you thinking about?" Ju Zi's voice came from beside him.
Xiao Zi turned to look at her and gave an ambiguous answer. "What to do in the future."
Everyone took him for someone from Shrek Academy, and Ju Zi was no exception. She said quietly, "Le Zi, I've realized that I'm starting to hope