"It's impossible to fail?" Xiao Wu's eyes widened.
"That's right."
Xuan Ming explained, "With the blessing of good fortune, no matter what danger he encounters, even if it's a certain death, a turning point will appear."
"For example, if he were being chased and jumped off a cliff, while others would be smashed to pieces, he might find a peerless martial arts manual or encounter the legacy of a reclusive master."
"For example, if he is poisoned, while others die from bleeding from all seven orifices, he might actually open up his meridians after ingesting the poison, and even gain a constitution that makes him immune to all poisons."
"For example, he is currently wanted by the entire continent, seemingly with nowhere to turn. But in reality, this pressure will become a catalyst for his growth. Those who hunt him down will eventually become his whetstones, or even his treasure-bringers."
"This is the power of fate."
Chapter 510 No Rest All Year Round
Xuan Ming said calmly, "This kind of power is unreasonable and tyrannical. As long as his luck remains, unless I personally take action to 'destroy him with a dimensional reduction attack,' it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven for any mortal power to kill him."
After hearing Xuan Ming's explanation, the women exchanged bewildered glances.
"This... this is too unfair!" Xiao Wu exclaimed in astonishment. "So this is cheating?"
"That's one way to understand it," Gu Yuena added from the side. " The Child of the Plane is Will of the Plane for self-salvation or evolution."
Xuan Ming nodded. "So, don't be fooled by his current predicament, which seems like he could die at any moment. In reality, it's not that dangerous for him; it's just a training exercise."
"What I really care about isn't whether he survives or whether he wins."
"Because winning is inevitable."
"What I care about is how he won, and... his choices."
"I want to see what he plans to do in the face of this corrupt world and these deeply entrenched interest groups."
"Is it like I once was, utterly desperate, then transforming into Death God, overturning the table, wiping out all the vested interests, and rebuilding order from the ruins..."
"Still..."
"Or we should choose a gentler, but also more difficult, path. We should change and mend things little by little, searching for that 'perfect solution' that may not even exist amidst compromise and struggle."
"To tear it down and start over is 'tyrannical.' To patch it up and repair it is 'benevolent.'"
"I may be domineering, but this child..."
Xuan Ming looked thoughtfully at Huo Yuhao, who was still trying to debate ideas with the bishop even on the trial platform.
"He seems to want to take the path of benevolence."
"That's really interesting."
Xuan Ming chuckled, then casually waved his hand, conjuring a huge water mirror in front of everyone, clearly projecting the scene from the execution ground.
"Let's see if this new lead actor can deliver a fantastic performance."
"If he messes up..."
"Then I'll have no choice but to go on stage myself and bring this play to a blood-red close."
After saying this, Xuan Ming casually dispersed the water mirror in front of him.
He has already given Huo Yuhao the greatest opportunity—knowledge, understanding, and the watchful eye of "Heaven".
The rest is up to this boy, chosen by fate, to decide his own path.
Although he cares about the outcome, he is, after all, the ruler of the Divine Realm, and doesn't have the leisure to watch over the growth history of a mortal like a nanny every day.
Even if this mortal is Child of Fortune.
"Let's go back to the Divine Realm."
Xuan Ming turned around and said to the women around him, "Although the air in the mortal realm has changed somewhat, it's still too polluted. Besides, there are still many matters in the Great God Realm that await my approval."
More importantly, he had been asleep for over twenty years, and the accumulated affairs of the Divine Realm could probably bury him.
Although Bibi Dong helped him deal with it, now that he was awake, he couldn't very well just shirk his responsibilities forever.
However, just as he was about to tear through space to return to the Divine Realm, a cool hand gently tugged at his sleeve.
It's Gu Yuena.
"Wait a moment."
Gu Yuena looked at him, a sly glint in her purple eyes, and a knowing smile played on her lips.
Why are you in such a hurry to go back?
"Huh?" Xuan Ming was taken aback. "Didn't we agree to go back and deal with important matters? Besides... aren't you all quite busy?"
"Being busy can be finished, but some things..."
Gu Yuena stretched out her finger and gently drew a circle on his chest. "Have you forgotten something?"
"Forgot what?" Xuan Ming was even more puzzled.
"Compensate."
Gu Yuena uttered two words.
Xuan Ming froze instantly. He suddenly remembered the look in everyone's eyes before he condensed his Godhood, as if they wanted to devour him alive, and the Ice Dragon King's reminder about the "bet".
"Um... can we talk about this back in the Divine Realm?" Xuan Ming touched his nose somewhat guiltily. "This is, after all, the mortal realm..."
"It's precisely because this is the mortal realm that we need to say this here."
Gu Yuena interrupted him, her tone becoming serious, " Xuan Ming, are you bad at math?"
"One day in the Divine Realm is equivalent to one year in the mortal realm."
"If you went back to the Divine Realm, how much time would each of us get in a day, based on that? A few minutes? Or half an hour?"
Even if you work year-round without a break, after a round of appointments, each person can only spend a short time with you. Do you think this kind of fleeting companionship can make up for our more than twenty years of waiting?
Xuan Ming was stunned.
He had never considered the problem from this perspective before.
"So..."
Gu Yuena laughed, a laugh like a fox who had stolen a chicken. "The best way is to take advantage of this time difference."
"You stay here."
Gu Yuena pointed to Douluo Star beneath her feet, then to Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Xiao Wu, and the others beside her.
"We'll take turns coming down."
"What takes you a year in the mortal realm is merely a day for everyone else in the Divine Realm. Therefore, the waiting time for everyone else is practically negligible."
"And for the person who comes down to be with you, it's a whole year! A world just for the two of you!"
"A year is enough time to travel, date, and... do anything you want."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's eyes lit up instantly, like two searchlights.
"This idea is absolutely brilliant! We don't have to wait in line forever, and we can have Xuan Ming all to ourselves for a whole year! This is practically cheating! No, this is exploiting a loophole in the rules!"
She turned to look at Xuan Ming, and said with a look of disdain, "Only someone as dense as you wouldn't think of that! You clearly understand the rules, yet you don't even know how to date!"
"So? Do you dare to accept the challenge?"
Xiao Wu looked at him defiantly, "Everyone takes turns! That means that during your year in the mortal realm—no, for many years—you'll have a different girlfriend with you every day."
"Of course, for us it's a rotating break. But for you..."
Xiao Wu chuckled mischievously and made a throat-slitting gesture.
That is—open 24/7!
"Don't even think about returning to the Divine Realm until you've made amends to everyone and paid off the debts owed over the past twenty years!"
Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance, both seeing the interest in each other's eyes.
Although they are God King and usually busy with affairs, it is perfectly fine for them to take a day or two off from the Divine Realm for a vacation.
Moreover, the experience of living incognito in the mortal realm and enjoying a world for two is indeed much more romantic than in the Bingbing and impersonal Divine Realm.
"I think it's feasible."
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, her gaze fixed intently on Xuan Ming. "Perfect timing. I'd also like to stay in the mortal realm a while longer, to see the myriad aspects of this world. With you by my side, it's a kind of... incognito travel?"
I agree.
Qian Renxue proudly raised her chin, "This goddess is usually busy saving the world, so it's time for me to take a long vacation. Besides... I also want to see if someone has the stamina to withstand this onslaught."
Even the usually composed Bo Saixi remained silent with a smile, clearly acquiescing to the suggestion.
Looking at this group of goddesses who had formed a united front and even started discussing their schedules, Xuan Ming felt dizzy.
No holidays all year round?
A war of attrition?
What kind of nonsense is this?
"Don't be nervous, we can't force you, can we?" Qian Renxue said.
"???" Xuan Ming looked completely bewildered.
How could you say such a thing?
You seem to be the one most eager to force me, don't you?
"You wouldn't... be unable to perform, would you?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"That shouldn't be the case. Didn't you and Sister Dongdong go crazy for a whole day and night?"
" Soul Beast aren't that outrageous..."
Xuan Ming's face darkened. "Fine, I agree, okay?"
"However, Douluo Star isn't very interesting. I haven't explored any other worlds yet."
"Let's go then!" Xiao Wu grabbed Xuan Ming's arm.
Xuan Ming was a little confused and subconsciously looked at Bibi Dong, only to find that she had no intention of fighting for it. "You..."
"Stop looking, we already made plans." Xiao Wu grabbed Xuan Ming and rushed out of the dimensional barrier of Douluo Star.
"During the more than twenty years you've been asleep, we've gone through this process eight thousand times over."
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Chapter 511 Elf Star
The Milky Way shines brightly, and starlight flows.
Pulled along by Xiao Wu in a hurry, Xuan Ming didn't even have time to greet his old acquaintances on Douluo Star before he passed through the dimensional portal and arrived in this brand new world called " Elf Star ".
The moment it landed, a surge of Life energy, so rich it was almost tangible, rushed towards it.
Unlike the complex atmosphere of Douluo Star, which has been technologically modified and even carries a hint of industrialism, the air here is outrageously pure. Taking a deep breath feels like your very soul has been cleansed.
As far as the eye can see, there is an endless primeval forest.
Towering trees, Entanglement vines, and exotic flowers and plants are everywhere.
On the distant mountain peaks, the shadowy figure of a colossal dragon could be faintly seen circling, emitting roars that shook the heavens and the earth.
"This is Elf Star?"
Xuan Ming looked around, sensing the active elemental fluctuations, and nodded slightly. " Na'er has indeed put in a lot of effort. Although the laws here are simple, their purity is its strength, making it a good place for Soul Beast to rest and recuperate."
"Of course!"
Xiao Wu released Xuan Ming's hand, opened her arms, took a deep breath, and her face was full of ecstasy. "This place was chosen by Sister Na'er, Sister Life, and me after a long time. There's no human scheming, no chaotic mess from Soul Tool, only the purest nature."
"For us Soul Beast, this place is simply paradise!"
Xuan Ming smiled, and seeing the girl's excited expression, he unconsciously relaxed as well.
"Since we're here, let's go see some acquaintances first."