Tang Ya murmured to herself, a hint of melancholy in her eyes.
Huo Yuhao has gone into seclusion.
There is no one left in the entire Tang Sect, or even the entire Douluo Federation, who truly understands these "big toys" of hers.
The higher you climb, the colder it gets.
In this mortal realm, her Soul Tool Technology had reached their pinnacle, with no possibility of further advancement. That kind of loneliness, of Dugu, was sometimes more terrifying than death.
"Since you like it so much, why not try taking it to a higher place?"
A familiar, calm voice suddenly rang out in the empty workshop.
The wrench in Tang Ya's hand clattered to the ground.
She turned around abruptly and saw the black-clad man who had bestowed upon her the Deep Sea Crystal sixty years ago and revealed the secrets of the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus with a single finger sitting leisurely on the shoulder of the mecha, as if he had always been there.
"Sky?"
Tang Ya exclaimed in surprise and instinctively tried to bow, but was held up by a gentle force.
No need for such formalities.
Xuan Ming flashed and appeared in front of Tang Ya.
Sixty years have passed, and many people have changed. Some have become obsessed with power, while others have become addicted to pleasure.
She alone remains in this dimly lit basement, guarding her mecha and that initial passion.
" Tang Sect, it's been a long time."
Xuan Ming smiled and said, "I noticed you were staring blankly at this pile of iron lumps just now, seemingly... not quite satisfied?"
Tang Ya gave a wry smile and lowered her eyes, "You're joking. It's just... in this world, no matter how I improve it, limited by the laws of materials and energy levels, the performance of this mecha has reached its limit. Just like my own cultivation level, Level 99... that's the ceiling for mortals."
"Ceiling?"
Xuan Ming looked up at the not-so-high dome and said casually, "If you don't like the ceiling, then tear it down."
I've come to ask you only one question.
Xuan Ming looked into Tang Ya's eyes and asked earnestly:
" Tang Ya, are you willing to become a god?"
"To become... a god?"
Tang Ya was stunned; her heart almost stopped for a moment.
This is the ultimate goal that countless Soul Master dream of? It's the illusion that so many people spend their entire lives chasing?
But...
"Me?" Tang Ya pointed to herself, her eyes filled with disbelief, which quickly dimmed. "I know my limitations. Although I was lucky enough to reach the Limit Douluo, it was only because of the various rare and precious materials that Yuhao brought back. Compared to a genius like Yuhao, I... I don't have that talent."
"I know absolutely nothing about the laws of nature, and my understanding of the universe is a complete mess."
"I'm just a... blacksmith who likes to make things."
Tang Ya shook her head with a self-deprecating smile. She knew very well that gods needed to comprehend the rules. But her mind was full of blueprints, gears, and energy circuits.
"Blacksmith?"
Xuan Ming laughed, "What a coincidence, the Divine Realm is currently in dire need of blacksmiths."
" Tang Ya, you've got one thing wrong."
"The so-called gods are merely Life who have transcended the level of Life, those who have mastered a higher level of energy manipulation. Since it's about energy manipulation, what's the fundamental difference between that and your research on Soul Tool?"
"You think you have no talent?"
Xuan Ming pointed to the Dark Blood Demon behind him, "To be able to design a vessel capable of carrying God Level energy with a mortal body, and to be able to discover the prototype of a law weapon without any reference, in my opinion, your talent far surpasses that of those guys who just sit there meditating."
" Yuhao needs to figure it out for himself, because he is Child of Fortune, and he must walk his own path."
But you're different.
Xuan Ming stretched out his hand, and a soft yet vast white light condensed in his palm.
"I don't need you to comprehend any nonsense about the ultimate truths of the universe, nor do I need you to understand any fundamental principles of the cosmos."
All I need is for you to continue doing what you love.
"If the materials of the mortal realm limit you, then I will give you the materials of the Divine Realm. If the energy of the mortal realm limits you, then I will give you Divine Power."
"I ask you, if you had the chance to forge mechs from meteorite iron, use the cores of stars as energy, and even inscribe the Law of Destruction onto the barrels of cannons..."
Are you interested?
Tang Ya's breathing became rapid instantly.
Meteorite? Stellar core? Law of Destruction?
For someone obsessed with mechanical manufacturing, this is a million times more sweet than any love confession!
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"I... I want to!"
Tang Ya no longer hesitated, her eyes burning with fanatical light, "As long as it allows me to create something stronger, I'm willing to become a demon, let alone a god!"
"Very good."
Xuan Ming nodded in satisfaction. "If you're willing, then everything else is fine."
Before he finished speaking, the white light in his hand suddenly intensified and struck Tang Ya directly between the eyebrows.
"Boom--!!!"
An immense, indescribable Primordial Beginning Divine Power surged into Tang Ya's body like the Yangtze River.
There were no obstacles, nor any so-called Lightning Tribulation trials.
The Level 99 bottleneck that had imprisoned Tang Ya for decades shattered instantly before this power, as if it were made of paper.
Level 100... Divine Officer... Third-Level Divine Essence...
Tang Ya felt as if her body was burning, every cell was cheering, and her soul seemed to have broken free from the constraints of her body and ascended to a completely new level.
It only took a few breaths.
When the light faded, Tang Ya remained standing in the same spot. But at this moment, the aura emanating from her had undergone a qualitative change.
It was no longer the turbid Soul Power of mortals, but pure and refined Divine Power.
Level 100 True God!
"This..." Tang Ya stared blankly at her hands, which were emitting a faint glow.
That's it... done?
No need for seclusion? No need for tribulations? No need for enlightenment?
Don't be surprised.
Xuan Ming clapped his hands. "This only helped you elevate your Life level, which is what's called physical godhood. But you're currently an unregistered person; you don't have Godhood."
"According to the rules, you should have comprehended the rules and condensed Godhead like Yuhao. However, with your talent, if you were to try that, you'd probably only manage to achieve a Second-Level God Godhood after thousands of years, like some kind of God of Mechas. It wouldn't be very meaningful; it would be a complete waste of time."
"So, I've found you a better place."
"A better place to go?" Tang Ya asked, puzzled.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded. "Do you still remember Xiao Wu?"
" Sister Xiao Wu?" Tang Ya certainly remembered her; she was the lively and adorable goddess who was always with Xuan Ming.
"She is now the God King, wielding the power to Law of Ruin. But you know her, she's good at fighting, but when it comes to brains or construction, she's completely unreliable."
Xuan Ming quipped, "She's been clamoring for a cool set of gear lately, preferably the kind that can blast people away without her even lifting a finger."
"So, are you interested in becoming her Divine Officer?"
" Divine Officer?" Tang Ya hesitated. "Is that... a subordinate?"
"He's a subordinate, but not an ordinary subordinate."
Xuan Ming explained, " The Divine Officer of the God King can directly borrow the power of the God King's laws. In other words, if you become Xiao Wu's Divine Officer, although you won't have Godhood, you can directly mobilize the Power of the God of Destruction."
"With the blessing of the Law of Ruin, the weapon you create, even a small pistol, will possess the destructive power of First-Level Main God."
"Isn't this much better than you painstakingly cultivating to become a Second-Level God yourself?"
After hearing Xuan Ming's explanation, Tang Ya's eyes lit up completely.
Is it possible to directly invoke the Law of Ruin to create weapons?
This is practically like giving her mech an unlimited power boost!
"I do! I absolutely do!"
Tang Ya was so excited she almost jumped up, "As long as I can continue my research, I'll be Divine Officer for anyone!"
"Then it's settled."
Xuan Ming smiled. "During this time, you should handle the Tang Sect's affairs and make arrangements for the aftermath... oh no, I mean, the follow-up arrangements."
" Xiao Wu will come down to pick you up in a while."
At this point, Xuan Ming pointed to the enormous " Dark Blood Demon " mech next to him.
"Oh, right, there's a mission."
"You have to bring this big guy up with you."
"Bring it up?" Tang Ya was taken aback. "But doesn't the Divine Realm forbid bringing mortal items?"
"That's the rule for other people."
Xuan Ming said calmly, "My rule is that anything useful, even a brick, can be taken."
"Moreover, a large part of the reason I made you a god is for this reason."
Xuan Ming stepped forward and gently tapped the outer shell of the mecha.
"I want to see what would happen if we replaced this thing's core with an energy source from the Divine Realm, its armor with divine iron, and inscribed the Law of Ruin onto its skeleton..."
"Could this thing become the first God King level mech in the Divine Realm?"
" God King level mecha..."
Tang Ya murmured these words repeatedly, feeling her blood boiling.
That was a field she never even dared to dream of.
But now, the god named " Xuan Ming " has placed the key to that realm in her hands.
"I see."
Tang Ya took a deep breath, her eyes filled with unwavering determination—the kind of dedication a craftsman has for the ultimate creation.
Please rest assured.
"Give me enough materials and time..."
"I will definitely build you a perfect weapon!"
Xuan Ming nodded in satisfaction.
"Okay, I believe in you."
"They're gone."
After speaking, Xuan Ming's figure gradually faded and disappeared into the air.
The underground workshop returned to silence.
But Tang Ya knew that everything was different now.
Several months later.
The Tang Sect announced that its Supreme Elder Tang Ya, had entered seclusion to comprehend the universe and was attempting to break through to the God Realm, and would no longer concern herself with worldly affairs. All matters of the Tang Sect, large and small, would be handed over to the new sect leader.