Huo Yuhao's shattered body plummeted into the bottomless sinkhole. The golden line of blood, a symbol of the dissipation of fortune, was like the final lament of this era, imprinted on the retinas of every survivor on the Subduing Dragon Plain.
A deathly silence enveloped the world, with only the cold wind carrying smoke and blood, howling as it swept across the edge of the enormous sinkhole.
The taxi drivers of the Star Luo Empire seemed to have had their spines removed, their eyes vacant, their faith shattered.
Their invincible leader, the hope of the empire, fell like a shooting star, leaving behind only endless despair and coldness.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, the taxi drivers of the Sun Moon Empire erupted in a frenzied cheer, like a tsunami.
victory!
Their overwhelming victory!
However, Toji, who was standing on the edge of the sinkhole and had just endured Huo Yuhao's life-burning attack, did not immerse herself in the hustle and bustle of the mortal world.
He slowly retracted his right fist, which was covered in cracks and dripping with golden Qi and Blood.
Within his body, the three Soul Core, condensed from pure Bloodline Power, were not only undamaged under the extreme pressure of the final collision, but instead functioned even more smoothly and seamlessly, like three blazing stars resonating and vibrating within his furnace-like divine body.
An unprecedented, fulfilling, and powerful feeling filled my entire body.
In that instant when power reaches its peak and the mind is as clear as a mirror—
A thunderclap, not from the mortal realm but originating from the very source of the laws, resounded deep within Toji's soul.
The void behind him twisted violently without warning.
An indescribable, domineering, ferocious, and pure force and will, like a dormant ancient Ferocious Beast fully awakened, descended with a thunderous roar.
A dark red light, like boiling lava and hellish blood, erupted forth in an instant.
Within the light, countless runes symbolizing annihilation, shattering, power, and fighting instinct flashed and coalesced wildly.
Space was torn apart, time was distorted, and a vague yet supremely majestic nascent Godhood form, constructed from pure Destruction and the laws of power, abruptly coalesced and took shape behind Toji.
This Godhood is not a succession to any known deity, but rather the ultimate manifestation of his own Tao.
Prove the Way through battle, break through the laws with force, and attain divine status through the physical body!
This is the culmination of every Soul Master's lifelong pursuit and battles; it is Godhood, unprecedented in the history of the Douluo Continent, spontaneously formed by mortals!
The moment the Godhood position took shape, Toji's aura underwent a tremendous change.
That violent Bloodline Power was imbued with a deeper meaning of laws, and with every move it made, it seemed to resonate with the power of heaven and earth.
The two conditions that the Destruction God King had set out for him—to become the strongest in the Douluo Continent and to attain Godhood —were both fulfilled by him at this moment.
Before the two armies below, caught in a frenzy or despair, could react to this miraculous sight...
A deep purple figure, seemingly woven from the dust of stars and the thunder of Destruction, appeared before Toji without warning.
The figure was not tall, yet it exuded a supreme divine power that froze the entire Subduing Dragon Plain.
He was shrouded in a deep purple cloak, his face blurred, only his eyes, which pulsed with purple flames of Destruction, were clearly visible—cold, indifferent, yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible admiration.
Destruction God King!
"Human." The voice of the Destruction God King resounded directly within Toji's soul, like two rough metals rubbing together, carrying an undeniable majesty, "You have the potential to become a god. Come with me and ascend to the Divine Realm."
Toji felt the surging power within him, resonating with the nascent Godhood position, and frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the ravaged battlefield below and the direction of the Sun Moon Empire in the distance.
"So urgent? I still have some things to take care of..."
"Delay?" The Destruction God King interrupted him directly, his voice carrying a hint of urgency and gravity. "You should already understand. In the Divine Realm, although I am God King, I do not rule unilaterally. Another God King, the Sea God Tang San, just rescued Tang Wutong. You killed Huo Yuhao and severely injured his daughter; his malice towards you is already boundless."
The Destruction God King's gaze seemed to pierce through space, staring directly at Toji:
"Are you sure you want to waste time in this mortal realm, giving Tang San enough time to plan and strategize?"
Toji the pupils slightly constricted.
He certainly understood what the God King meant.
He had just experienced Tang San's scheming and protectiveness.
The voice of the Destruction God King carried a hint of seduction and a chilling reality:
"Take this opportunity to ascend with me immediately. I can guarantee that, in the Divine Realm Center, you will safely and efficiently transform the immense Bloodline Power and your Godhood status into the Immortal Spirit Energy of the Divine Realm, allowing you to ascend to the position of a deity in one step."
"At that time, you will at least be at the starting point of First-Level God. With your foundation, given time, the realm of God King will not be out of reach."
He paused, his tone becoming even more stern:
"This is your greatest advantage: the time difference! While Tang San is restricted by the rules of the Divine Realm and restrained by my presence, unable to mobilize all his forces to intercept and prepare for your attack, we must finish this quickly and ascend immediately!"
"If this drags on... you will face endless schemes, traps, and factional infighting from a veteran God King. At that point, even with your exceptional talent, you will find it extremely difficult to advance before your foundation in the Divine Realm is secure."
Toji fell silent.
The words of the Destruction God King were like a cold blade, dissecting the cruel reality beneath the glamorous surface of the Divine Realm.
While strength is important, timing and powerful backers are equally crucial in higher-level strategic competition.
"It seems," Toji's deep voice rang out, tinged with amusement, "That you're quite dissatisfied with Tang San?"
"Naturally." The Destruction God King answered decisively, the purple flames of Destruction flickering violently in his eyes, making no attempt to conceal his displeasure. "He relies on his seniority and connections to bring too many unqualified, mediocre people into the Divine Realm through mere connections and luck, allowing them to occupy Godhood and consume resources!"
"Yet, for countless true geniuses like you who break free from shackles and attain Godhood through their own strength in dire circumstances, the path to ascension has been closed! They are even seen as a threat and are eager to eliminate them!"
The voice of the Destruction God King carried a suppressed rage:
"If you were in that position, standing on the side of upholding the original power and purity of the Divine Realm, would you be satisfied?"
He stared intently at Toji, the flickering purple flames seeming to see right through people's hearts:
"So, what is your choice? Will you stay in this mortal realm, whose very existence is about to be completely altered because of you, to handle trivial matters and give Tang San time to make his plans? Or will you seize this fleeting opportunity, ascend to the Divine Realm with me, and vie for your rightful divine throne, and..."
The voice of the Destruction God King carried a hint of temptation and challenge:
"Help me overthrow the order that hinders the rebirth of the Divine Realm?"
Toji's gaze instantly turned sharp as a knife.
How to defeat Tang San?
This goal, far more in line with his nature of pursuing the ultimate and challenging the peak than becoming a god himself! The throne of the God King?
What an exciting battlefield that will be!
Without much hesitation, Toji wild and warlike smile spread across his face:
"Alright! Since you've chosen to help me, I'll accept this favor! Taking down Tang San? That sounds much more interesting than cleaning up the mess on this continent!"