If they continue with that kind of extreme violence, once they ascend to the Divine Realm, who will be able to stabilize the situation of the Spirit Hall Empire?
How can the greed in people's hearts be completely eradicated?
At that moment, Bibi Dong, who had just stepped out of the Pope's Palace, looked up at the gloomy sky, her eyes showing no hesitation.
Tough times require harsh measures.
Severe illnesses require drastic measures.
Since some people have forgotten the pain, she doesn't mind letting them remember it all again.
The iron and blood of the Spirit Hall Empire... seem to need to be tempered once more!
Chapter 466 The Time of Transformation
Sea God Island.
Sunlight shone on the clear sea, making it sparkle.
Sea God Island remains shrouded in a sacred and peaceful atmosphere, with seven enormous Sacred Pillar standing tall, radiating a soft light.
Years have passed, and under the careful guidance of Bo Saixi and the intentional or unintentional resource allocation from the Sea God Poseidon the Divine Realm, the strength of Hu Liena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling and others who followed Xuan Ming to the Sea God Island has undergone earth-shattering changes.
They are no longer the girls who needed protection back then, but have become dazzling new stars on Sea God Island, each achieving amazing accomplishments on their cultivation paths.
The biggest surprise was Hu Liena and Xiao Wu.
With her unique Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Martial Soul and keen perception of emotional power, Hu Liena unexpectedly gained the favor of the God of Emotion, First-Level God deity in the Divine Realm, and inherited his Godhood Inheritance!
At this moment, she is in seclusion deep within Sea God Mountain, undergoing the final test from the God of Emotion.
Xiao Wu, with her Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast heritage, unwavering will, and explosive fighting style, attracted the attention of another First-Level God in the Divine Realm known for her destructive power, the God of Destruction, and obtained the God of God of Destruction's Godhood Inheritance! She is also undergoing a tense inheritance assessment.
Although Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and others have not yet gained recognition First-Level God, they have each demonstrated astonishing talent and attracted the attention of several Second-Class Deity. Their God's Trial are progressing smoothly, and their future is promising.
However, amidst this peaceful atmosphere of cultivation, a faint, lingering worry permeated the air.
Xuan Ming.
He has been gone for many years.
Since he used Thunderclap methods to suppress the two great empires in Spirit City, triggering a bloody upheaval that shocked the continent, he has vanished without a trace.
He didn't publicly display his divine abilities like Qian Renxue or Bibi Dong, nor did he remain in the Spirit Hall Empire for an extended period like they did. He simply vanished.
At first, everyone thought he was in seclusion somewhere, trying to reach a higher level. After all, his strength was already unfathomable.
But one year, two years, three years... time kept passing, and Xuan Ming remained completely out of contact.
He was not on Sea God Island, not in the Spirit Hall Empire, and not even in any known place on the continent.
What's even more unsettling is that, based on the fragmented information they gleaned from the God's Trial, there seems to be no indication of Xuan Ming's existence in the Divine Realm.
He has no Godhood.
This is the most crucial point. According to the rules of the Divine Realm, those who do not inherit Godhood, no matter how powerful, cannot ascend to the Divine Realm normally. So, where exactly did Xuan Ming go?
Bo Saixi had contacted Poseidon many times to inquire about Xuan Ming, but the responses were always vague. They only said that Xuan Ming was undergoing a crucial transformation and was in good condition, so they didn't need to worry, but they never revealed any specific details or where he was.
" Lord Sea God, is he really alright?"
Bo Saixi made contact with Poseidon once again.
If it weren't for the fact that Xuan Ming entrusted Hu Liena and the others to her care before he left, she would have already ascended to the Divine Realm to check on the situation.
Now that Hu Liena and the others' assessments are on track, she really can't wait any longer.
" Bo Saixi, don't worry, he's really alright, it's just that his current condition is quite unusual, and I'm not entirely sure what it is," Poseidon said helplessly.
"Not to mention me, even the other God King in the Divine Realm couldn't understand his condition."
Xuan Ming's transformation went smoothly, as did the inheritance of the Dragon God's Power. Even the Nine-Colored Cosmic Heavenly Tribulation, symbolizing the birth of the Dragon God, had already descended upon the God's Forbidden Land.
Logically speaking, Xuan Ming has successfully transformed into the new Dragon God, but he has not yet woken up. The huge nine-colored dragon cocoon first expanded to a size of hundreds of thousands of meters, and then shrank back to its current size of a few meters.
No one can understand what state Xuan Ming is in right now.
But one thing is certain: he is absolutely safe.
"By the way, the Asura God guesses that he is probably undergoing a further fusion and transformation," Poseidon said.
"Fusion and transformation?" Bo Saixi was slightly taken aback.
"Hasn't he already inherited the Dragon God's Power?"
" The Dragon God's Power Dragon God's Power is one thing, but his own power is another," Poseidon said.
"Before he arrived in the Divine Realm, he had already condensed his own Godhead, a very peculiar power that had never appeared in the Divine Realm before; it was a power of law unique to him."
"Perhaps, his Godhead is merging with the power of the Dragon God."
"To be able to merge with the supreme power of the Dragon God... I really can't explain what that means."
As Bo Saixi conveyed his thoughts, Poseidon's worries lessened, but his doubts deepened.
Xuan Ming is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, even fusing with the Dragon God's Power? This news shocked her, but also puzzled her even more.
What kind of state was that? Even the God King couldn't see through it.
" Bo Saixi, I know you're worried about him," Poseidon's thoughts carried a hint of reassurance. "If you really can't wait, you can ascend to the Divine Realm now. Hu Liena and Xiao Wu Wu's God's Trial are in their final stages, and with the God of Emotion and the God of Destruction watching over them in the Divine Realm, they're safe. The affairs of Sea God Island can be temporarily entrusted to the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians."
Upon hearing this, Bo Saixi's heart stirred. Ascending to the Divine Realm to personally verify Xuan Ming's condition was indeed something she had always wanted to do.
But Poseidon's next words made her hesitate.
"However..." Poseidon's tone carried a hint of subtlety, "There's something I need to tell you first. Gu Yuena is currently guarding the edge of the God's Forbidden Land, waiting without leaving her side for Xuan Ming's transformation to complete."
"She has lost the power of the Silver Dragon King, but the Goddess of Life seems to intend to pass on her Godhood Inheritance to Gu Yuena. At that time, Gu Yuena will also possess the strength of God King. If you come up now and wait with her outside the God's Forbidden Land... the situation might be a little... awkward."
Bo Saixi fell silent. She understood what Poseidon meant.
Although her relationship with Xuan Ming was stable, it was certainly not as unforgettable as that between Gu Yuena and Xuan Ming.
Previously, they had deliberately avoided discussing this matter, but now, with both of them guarding outside a man's secluded retreat... it's indeed inevitably a delicate situation.
"Furthermore," Poseidon shifted her tone, pulling her thoughts back to reality, "The affairs of the mortal realm are not completely resolved. Internal strife is raging within the Spirit Hall Empire, Bibi Dong seems poised to once again employ ruthless methods to reorganize it. The future direction of the Soul Beast Clan also needs guidance. Sea God Island, as a relatively independent sanctuary, is crucial for balancing the various forces. Your ascension now may not be the best timing."
"Perhaps you could go to the Douluo Continent first and meet Bibi Dong. She has completed the inheritance of the Asura God and miraculously achieved the coexistence of the two gods Asura and Rakshasa. With her current strength, she is probably no less than the previous Asura God in his prime, and given time, she may even surpass him."
"She is about to ascend to the Divine Realm, where she will become one of the Divine Realm core God of Law Enforcement. You can discuss Xuan Ming's situation and the future arrangements for the mortal realm with her. After all, she is... one of the people who understands Xuan Ming best and has the ability to influence the overall situation."
Bo Saixi listened quietly, weighing his options in his mind.
Ascending to the Divine Realm would certainly allow one to see Xuan Ming immediately, although one might not actually see him in person and would only see the dragon cocoon. However, this might lead to awkwardness in dealing with Gu Yuena and could also cause one to miss the opportunity to handle crucial matters in the mortal realm.
And to meet Bibi Dong... that woman with equally complicated ties to Xuan Ming, now possessing immense power... to discuss the future?
This is also somewhat troublesome. In the past few years Qian Renxue has been in charge of the Spirit Hall Empire, and she and that girl simply can't get along, so they haven't visited each other for a long time.
But Poseidon is right. Bibi Dong is now a pivotal figure in the mortal realm and even in the future divine realm. Her attitude and actions will directly affect everything that Xuan Ming cares about.
After a long silence, Bo Saixi took a deep breath and made his decision.
"I understand, Lord Sea God. I will first go to the Spirit Hall Empire to see Bibi Dong."
Chapter 467 Still Not Awake
The Divine Realm, the Supreme Divine Temple.
The five God King gathered together, but the atmosphere was not as peaceful as usual. Their gazes were all focused on the huge mirror of light in the center of the temple.
The scene reflected in the light mirror is the core area of God's Forbidden Land.
There, the space was stable and the energy was peaceful, a far cry from the rage and chaos of the past. In the center of that area, a dragon cocoon, only a few meters in size and radiating a soft, nine-colored halo, floated quietly.
On the surface of the dragon cocoon, mysterious law patterns flickered like breathing, with faint dragon shadows moving about. It exuded an extremely restrained yet awe-inspiring sense of majesty and power that made even the five God King tremble.
A power fluctuation at the level of Supreme God King!
Without a doubt, Xuan Ming has successfully fused with the Dragon God's Power and has stabilized control over it. The energy level contained within the dragon cocoon has already surpassed that of the five of them.
However, that's where the problem lies.
"Seven days have passed in the Divine Realm, but within the God's Forbidden Land, it has probably been several years, hasn't it?" The God of Evil frowned, breaking the silence.
"His power has long been stable, and his cultivation level has been achieved, so why... hasn't he woken up yet?"
To prevent any accidents during the fusion process, the five of them joined forces to set up a spacetime barrier. This not only prevented the Dragon God's power from leaking out, but also created a huge difference in the flow of time between the two sides.
Currently, the flow of time in the God's Forbidden Land is similar to that in the mortal realm.
One day in the Divine Realm is equivalent to one year in that place.
Logically, after such a significant transformation, the cultivator should awaken immediately and become familiar with and master the new power.
But Xuan Ming was different. After the dragon cocoon shrank to a few meters in size and his aura stabilized completely, he made no further moves.
It seemed as if... she was asleep?
"His Life force is stable, his soul fluctuations are harmonious, and he is completely integrated with the dragon cocoon, without any apparent problem." The Goddess of Life, with her keenest perception, emanated a gentle green light. After careful examination, she said with a puzzled tone, "It's like... a deep slumber? Or, some kind of... deeper transformation that we cannot understand?"
The Godess of Kindness gently shook his head, a platinum-gold light swirling within him. "Even so, it has taken far too long. The flow of time in the God's Forbidden Land has been accelerated by our combined efforts; several years within its walls is sufficient for any routine consolidation and adaptation. His prolonged absence must have a reason we have yet to discover."
The God of Destruction, enveloped in purple light, spoke with a hint of impatience and gravity, "The expansion plan for the Divine Realm is almost complete. We only await his awakening, using his Supreme God King power as the core to activate the Divine Realm's origin, and the expansion process will begin. At that time, the Divine Realm's territory will expand dramatically, its origin will become even more abundant, and countless planes under its jurisdiction, including Douluo Star, will experience a leap in the level of Life!"
This is a major event related to the future pattern of the God Realm! Once successful, the overall strength of the God Realm will usher in a qualitative leap, and it will be more confident to deal with possible cosmic-level crises in the future.
" Little Zi, don't worry. His condition is special, and he may need some time to stabilize," the Goddess of Life comforted him.
The God of Destruction is most concerned about the expansion of the Divine Realm. He had been proposing this matter for a long time. The reason why the Silver Dragon King's matter was not handled according to Asura's wishes was not only because she disagreed, but also because the God of Destruction saw an opportunity for the expansion of the Divine Realm.
Once the Dragon God's Power is revived and brought under control, the overall strength of the Divine Realm will be greatly enhanced.
As for the Dragon Clan and beastmen, they didn't care.
Xuan Ming's existence was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, completely shattering the balance and rules that the Divine Realm had maintained for countless years. He brought both unprecedented opportunities and unpredictable risks.
Now, this most important "pebble," after completing its most thrilling leap, has sunk to the bottom of the water and is motionless.
"What did Gu Yuena say?" the God of Evil asked.
As half of the Dragon God, Gu Yuena has a deeper understanding of the Dragon God's Power, and she should be able to see Xuan Ming's current state.
The Goddess of Life shook her head. "I don't know, I didn't disturb her."
Xuan Ming was forced to accept this power he didn't want, and Gu Yuena knew this as well. She had been guarding the border of the God's Forbidden Land, and was in the same time state as Xuan Ming.
In other words, she has been in the God's Forbidden Land for several years.
"Ask them; this timing is clearly wrong," said the God of Evil.
"If anything goes wrong, or if we need any assistance, we can prepare accordingly."
With the Dragon God's Power under his control, the greatest threat to the Divine Realm was resolved, and for him, this was the most important thing.
Anyway, given Xuan Ming's personality, he wouldn't do anything reckless. He doesn't plan to get involved in the affairs of the Divine Realm anymore.
God's Forbidden Land.
A soft, white-gold light flashed, mingling with vibrant green light, and the figures of the Godess of Kindness and the Goddess of Life pierced through the barrier of time and space, appearing within the God's Forbidden Land.
Time flows almost synchronously with the mortal realm here. Several years have passed since the Xuan Ming power stabilized and the dragon cocoon shrank.
The sky was a stable dark red, the shattered void had long been smoothed out, and the air was filled with a pure and peaceful energy.
Gu Yuena sat quietly on a smooth black rock, her long, silvery-purple hair cascading down to her waist. Her exquisite face bore a lingering weariness and deep focus. She tilted her head slightly, her amethyst-like eyes fixed intently on the sky.
There, suspended in the air, was a dragon cocoon several meters in size, radiating a soft, nine-colored halo.
She has been sitting here for years.
For beings with God Level Life, several years is not a long time, but in this almost static wait, every minute and every second seemed to be stretched out. She watched the dragon cocoon go from its initial violent and restless state to gradually stabilizing, and then to its current restrained and profound state, feeling the calm yet unawakened aura of Xuan Ming within it.
She lost the power of the Silver Dragon King, and her body became weaker than ever before, but her spiritual perception became more acute due to the brief fusion with the Dragon God's Heart. She could clearly sense that Xuan Ming inside the dragon cocoon was in a very peculiar state.
The Godess of Kindness and the Goddess of Life exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of complexity in each other's eyes. They slowly approached.
" Gu Yuena," the Goddess of Life whispered.