A True God has defeated the Main God.
The so-called immortal and indestructible Main God actually perished completely at the hands of the True God named Terra, and the Main God Dao was utterly annihilated.
This explosive news from the Flame Frost Continent quickly spread throughout the entire Astral Realm.
Even Gustavo, who was participating in the Demon-Hunting War, heard the news from the Lord of Demonic Machinery.
Within a Abyss plane filled with corrosive green liquid, a massive and ferocious Dragon-Hunting Spider viciously tore at the flesh of a giant Balor, venting its emotions.
"Damn it, Lancelot, how did he get ahead of me again?! Aaaaaah!!" Gustavo roared inwardly.
He thought that by relying on the Devouring Path, he could soar to the top in the Demon-Hunting War and be at the forefront, but unexpectedly, his dream was shattered.
What made Gustavo even more uneasy was that the Lord of Demonic Machinery had specifically warned him that there are always people more capable than him, and that he should not be arrogant or complacent.
What's the difference between this and using a close-range, high-damage taunt?
"Damn it, no way! I'm going to surpass him! So what if he's Main God? Once my Devouring Divine Realm reaches three thousand, I'll kill one of them and show you!"
Gustavo muttered something, then opened his mouth wide, transforming into Black Hole that swallowed the remaining Balor corpse.
He then leaped into the air, transforming into a silver light that pierced through layers of Abyss, flying deeper into the Bottomless Abyss.
Light and shadow shifted before my eyes, and various spatial phenomena appeared as if they were fleeting glimpses, like a quick glance.
When the scene before him coalesced again, what came into Lancelot's view was an incomparably magnificent palace.
The palace is flamboyant and domineering in style, but it is intricately carved with countless fine patterns and designs in the details. The combination of grandeur and exquisiteness makes it a rare work of art even from a purely visual perspective.
"Is this the Source Fire Palace?"
Lancelot looked around, a hint of curiosity flashing in his eyes.
He sensed the aura of the Main God Dao's path atop this palace. Clearly, as outsiders had speculated, the Source Fire Palace was a powerful Main God Artifact.
Buzz!!
Spatial fluctuations emerged.
A strange beast engulfed in flames and covered in scales appeared before Lancelot.
"Successor, it's been a long time!"
The beast opened its mouth, its long, fleshy whiskers hanging down, and its two enormous beastly eyes silently stared at Lancelot.
"Who are you..."
"I am the spirit of the Source Fire Palace, born from the hands of the great Lord of Source Fire. You may call me Fire Venerable."
"Fire Venerable?" Lancelot nodded slightly, feeling somewhat uneasy, but he didn't show it.
This strange beast before me seems quite intelligent; will it discover that I entered the Source Fire Palace by cheating?
If they find out they cheated, will they throw themselves out again?
Lancelot was unaware that it was because of his existence that the Source Fire Palace was able to initiate its inheritance and spread Source Fire Crystal.
If I had known, I probably wouldn't be so uneasy; instead, I would have been perfectly justified.
The beast glanced at the person in front of it, a smile flashing in its eyes.
"There's nothing to worry about. The rules of inheritance do not stipulate that one can summon the gate of inheritance by replicating the Source Fire Crystal."
"Huh?" Lancelot was stunned.
"Hehe, come with me. Before you officially begin your inheritance, you need to pass some small tests." Fire Venerable said, turning around and walking deeper into the Source Fire Palace.
Lancelot was now completely relieved and quickly followed, arriving at a room with five high platforms under the Fire Venerable's guidance.
"Each high platform here represents a test: comprehension, willpower, Soul Contract, combat strength, and foundation. Only after passing all of them can you receive the Lord's inheritance."
"What if you fail one of the tests?" Lancelot asked.
"Then let's go back the way we came," Fire Venerable said with a half-smile.
"Huh? This..."
Lancelot thought about the fierce battle raging in Aodu, and his motivation to pass the test surged instantly.
"Go ahead, pick one, and let's begin!"
"Is there no time limit?" Lancelot asked again.
"No!" Fire Venerable shook his head.
Lancelot said no more, casually chose the nearest high platform, and walked up to it.
Behind him, Fire Venerable lay on the ground, a look of anticipation flashing in his beastly eyes.
Although the Fire Venerable was not in Aodu, he knew about the great battle that had taken place there, and he was also aware of Lancelot's feat of defying the Main God with his True God body.
I am certain in my heart that this is the successor that the Lord needs.
If they are this powerful at the True God stage, what will they be like when they become Main God?
As for whether Lancelot can pass the test of inheritance...
Fire Venerable was not worried at all.
Such a terrifying prodigy is far superior to even the master at the same level; he will surely pass the test.
Even if it doesn't work, I'm still here, aren't I?
At worst, we can secretly adjust the difficulty of the test.
Can a live animal really die from holding its pee?!
In short, without Lancelot's knowledge, he had already been designated by the Fire Venerable as the successor to the Lord of Source Fire.
It can only be said that once one's talent and ability reach a certain level, passing on one's legacy becomes incredibly easy.
Ordinary thoroughbreds will be missed.
That's not outstanding enough.
If it were as tall as an elephant, even a fool would know this horse is extraordinary.
Lancelot is currently in a situation where he is a rare commodity.
He himself was not quite aware of the terrifying nature of True God reversing the fate of Main God.
Upon ascending the platform, Lancelot found himself on a colossal arena.
Suddenly, flames appeared in mid-air, coalescing into a figure clad in magnificent armor, with flame-like eyebrows, hair, and bulging muscles, and a single eye on its forehead that seemed to contain a sea of fire.
"The Lord of Source Fire?" Lancelot's eyes narrowed.
"Defeat me, and you've passed the test!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Lord of Source Fire launched Berserk attack.
Feeling the overwhelming force, Lancelot was taken aback.
It's not that it's too strong, it's that it's too weak!
That is, the level of the Supreme True God.
Boom!!
Lancelot threw a punch.
The power of Destruction coalesced into a giant fist the size of a star. Wherever it passed, the world crumbled inch by inch. In the end, the projection of the Lord of Source Fire didn't even have a chance to resist and was destroyed by a single punch!
First test passed!
Outside, the Fire Venerable's beard swayed as he pursed his lips, "I knew it! For him, the test was no challenge at all!"
"Such a prodigy, even when the master was alive, might not have been qualified to take him under his wing."