Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Under the bright silver moon, the new Moon Goddess Zhang Lexuan slowly floated up.

As her body gradually hovered in front of the silver moon, the silver moon released rays of holy moonlight. These rays of holy moonlight seemed to be the essence of the moon that had been condensed over countless years, carrying an aura of coolness and tranquility, and attached themselves to Zhang Lexuan's body surface.

Zhang Lexuan's original robes had vanished, replaced by a flowing, wide-sleeved fairy dress that radiated a silvery-white light. The skirt's hem was as wide as the halo of a rising new moon, with fine silver thread cloud patterns embroidered between layers of pleats, each stitch seemingly containing the trajectory of stars. The skirt swayed without wind, as if countless fragments of moonlight were scattering through the folds, leaving a trail of hazy light and shadow.

At the same time, the silver moon, which was radiating holy moonlight, gradually shrank in size and quietly landed on Zhang Lexuan's head, transforming into a moon crown.

Silver branches extend from both sides of the crown, adorned with tiny sapphires and pearls, mimicking the scene of twinkling stars in the night. A silver chain hangs from the forehead, with a moonstone the size of a pigeon's egg at its end. At the center of the moonstone, there seems to be a pool of flowing moonlight, swaying gently with the movement of the head, casting a soft halo on the brow.

Amidst her hair, several hairpins depicting classic images from the legend of the Moon Goddess quietly emerged, securing Zhang Lexuan's cascading long hair. She wore a pair of moon dew earrings, a gemstone necklace around her neck that seemed to contain a galaxy of stars, and a silver bracelet on her wrist that swayed gently, emitting a melodious sound like wind chimes.

Like the Sun God, the Moon God was originally a first-level deity. After the ancient war, because she stood with the Dragon God alongside the Sun God, and the Dragon God was defeated and perished, the deity levels of both the Sun God and the Moon God were weakened to second-level.

However, while the divine status has been weakened, the divine armor and artifacts belonging to the Moon Goddess will not be taken away.

The Moon Wheel, a top-tier divine artifact, could even be considered a super divine artifact if it hadn't been weakened! If it were to unleash its power together with the Sun God's Sun Wheel, even a god-king level powerhouse could potentially perish!
This is the core weapon of the Moon Goddess. As for other accessories, they are also artifacts, but their power is relatively ordinary.

"successful"

Zhang Lexuan slowly opened her eyes, and the moment she opened them, it was as if stars were shining in them.

She looked down at the divine armor she was wearing. She could feel the power contained within the armor, and she could also feel the power within her that was completely different from her soul power!
Divine power!

"From this moment on, you are the new Moon Goddess!"

The voice of the previous Moon Goddess rang in Zhang Lexuan's ears, filled with satisfaction and admiration.

The compatibility between Zhang Lexuan and the Moon Goddess was even higher than she had imagined.

If the ninth test hadn't been somewhat special, testing one's state of mind, Zhang Lexuan would have passed it long ago and become the Moon Goddess.

"Ah."

Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly, accepting the important task of being the Moon Goddess.

"Oh, by the way, there's something I think I should tell you, although the chances are slim."

The previous Moon Goddess seemed to remember something and told Zhang Lexuan some secrets about the Moon Goddess.

These deities have been passed down for countless years, so naturally there are some secrets and hidden aspects to them.

Of these, there are only two that require the most attention.

Firstly, the deities of the Moon God and the Sun God are very special. The two deities possess a very strong Yin-Yang complementary rule, so in the divine succession of the Sun God and the Moon God, the successors of the Sun God and the Moon God are generally a couple.

This wasn't something Zhang Lexuan needed to worry about, since she and Jiang Ming had been together for many years.

The second thing concerns the moon goddess herself.

Since the Moon Goddess has been weakened to a level two deity, there is a way to upgrade her back!

There's no reason why it can be weakened but not restored.

But how to recover is a very difficult thing.

At least neither the moon goddess of her generation nor the sun god of her generation managed to elevate the status of the moon goddess and the sun god.

However, just because they failed doesn't mean that those who come after them will fail.

Regardless, we should let them know in case the next person can do it.

“So that’s how it is”

After listening to the previous Moon Goddess's account, Zhang Lexuan's eyes seemed thoughtful.

Over the years, she has become the successor of the Moon Goddess, and it was through her interactions with the Moon Goddess that she learned some of the rules of the divine realm.

For example, a level-two deity cannot bring family members to ascend to the divine realm, while a level-one deity can bring family members to the divine realm, but only one person!

Further up, the number of people a God-King can lead becomes even more lenient.

She has now inherited the Moon Goddess, who is a second-level deity, while Jiang Ming has inherited the Sun God and the God of War, who, if she remembers correctly, are also second-level deities.

Including Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen's deity is also a second-level deity.

In this situation, they can guarantee their own ascension to the divine realm, but what about the others?

Xue Di and Jiang Ming's souls are fused, which is quite special, and they can be brought up with them.

Keliya and Qiu'er are different; if they want to go to the God Realm, they can only do so by obtaining the divine inheritance!

She had asked the Moon Goddess, and in the current God Realm, soul beasts could not become gods!
This was a rule established during the ancient war, precisely to prevent a recurrence of the incident where the Dragon God led numerous divine beasts in rebellion.

This means that Liya and Qiu'er's path is blocked!

In this situation, if she could restore the Moon God to a first-level deity, and if Jiang Ming could also restore the Sun God or the God of War to a first-level deity, then it would be perfect!
The previous Moon Goddess said softly, "Just do your best in this kind of thing, there's no need to force yourself."

Although Zhang Lexuan was more talented than she was back then, restoring her divine status was still too difficult, and she didn't hold out much hope.

Zhang Lexuan didn't dare to guarantee anything, but could only say that she would give it a try.

Then, Zhang Lexuan waved her hand, and a phantom image of a full moon appeared before her eyes.

Although she has not yet entered the realm of gods, having already attained godhood, she is already able to use many incredible abilities.

The full moon gradually became transparent, revealing the scene within the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

"Hmm? Has he finished his business?"

Seeing Jiang Ming appear in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, Zhang Lexuan was slightly surprised, but then, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and her figure instantly turned into a silver moonlight and disappeared.

At this moment, Jiang Ming, who was inside the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, frowned.

He could sense that a pair of eyes were watching him from the shadows, but he couldn't tell who they were! In the Douluo Continent today, this was almost impossible.

"Could it be a deity? Or the lingering remnant of that ancient Rakshasa god?"

Jiang Ming muttered to himself.

He couldn't find any other gaze on the continent that could be imperceptible to him except that of a god!
Thinking of this, Jiang Ming secretly decided that once his wives had finished their seclusion, he would immediately take the eighth and ninth tests, seize the time to become a god, and after destroying the remnant of the ancient Rakshasa god, he would restore the two gods to level one.

Then we can bring Liya and Qiu'er into the realm of gods together!

Moreover, he had a new idea.

His inner world gradually improved and strengthened as his cultivation level increased; if he became a god...
Could this small world become a miniature divine realm? If so, he could bring as many people as he wanted, but he didn't know what price he would have to pay.

Just then, a ray of moonlight suddenly fell into the Sunset Forest.

As soon as Jiang Ming turned around, Zhang Lexuan appeared in front of him.

"Sister Lexuan."

Jiang Ming's face showed obvious joy.

He opened his arms and pulled Zhang Lexuan into his embrace, feeling her familiar softness and warmth, and his slightly agitated mood gradually calmed down.

"Have you finished dealing with your business?"

Zhang Lexuan reached out and wrapped her arms around Jiang Ming's neck, clinging to him with her usual gentle smile on her face.

Jiang Ming buried his head in Zhang Lexuan's hair, inhaling her unique fragrance, and said softly, "It's almost done. For the next few decades, there will be no war between the Sun Moon Empire, the Heavenly Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire. As for what happens after that, that's not my concern."

Zhang Lexuan was slightly taken aback upon hearing Jiang Ming's words.

"The Heavenly Dou Empire?"

For the entire year, the group of them either stayed in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire or underwent divine trials at the Land of Divine Inheritance.

They were completely unaware of the news that the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Fighting Spirit Empire had merged into the Heavenly Dou Empire.

Jiang Ming pulled Zhang Lexuan to sit down and told her about the things that had happened recently.

A lot happened during this year, but it can all be summed up in just a sentence or two.

"The lingering remnant of an ancient Rakshasa god?"

Upon hearing that Jiang Ming had once again confronted divine power, Zhang Lexuan subconsciously frowned and reached out to check Jiang Ming's body.

The last time Jiang Ming fought against the power of the gods was in the Ice Sea. He was paralyzed for a whole year before he recovered!

"It's alright, Sister Lexuan. We've already learned our lesson once, so we can't repeat the same mistake."

Jiang Ming patted his chest to indicate that he was alright.

"But Sister Lexuan, why do I feel like you've changed?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing Zhang Lexuan's face from head to toe, as if trying to discern something from her stunning beauty.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan's lips curved into a slight smile.

"Changed? How changed?"

Jiang Ming pondered for a few seconds, then said earnestly, "Sister Le Xuan, you've become even more beautiful! I can even sense a kind of aloof and peerless aura emanating from you, as well as a kind of holy aura."

Having been together for so many years, even though they had been separated for a year, Jiang Ming was still able to keenly perceive the subtle changes that had occurred in Zhang Lexuan.

No, this can no longer be called a subtle change; in Jiang Ming's eyes, it's a huge change!
Zhang Lexuan smiled and said, "Hmm, you have a sharp eye!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan's clothes subtly changed.

A hazy, holy moonlight enveloped Zhang Lexuan's body; it was a power that Jiang Ming was very familiar with.

"This is...divine power?!"

Jiang Ming's eyes widened, and the other immortal herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye also looked over in this direction.

Upon sensing the divine power, the immortal herbs all turned to worship, their flowers and leaves drooping towards Zhang Lexuan, expressing their utmost respect and awe for the arrival of the deity!

Don't be fooled by their appearance as celestial herbs; they are merely the most exquisite natural treasures in the mortal realm, far inferior to true immortals.

"Sister Lexuan, you've become a god?!"

As Jiang Ming exclaimed in surprise, the hazy, holy moonlight disappeared, and Zhang Lexuan had already changed into the Moon Goddess's divine attire!
Compared to her gentle demeanor just now, Zhang Lexuan, dressed in the Moon Goddess's attire, exuded an incomparably aloof and holy aura, like a fairy from the heavens who could only be admired from afar and not touched.

In fact, Zhang Lexuan, who has now become a god, is a true fairy.

Fairies are detached from the world, ascending to immortality, pure and aloof, admired by all in the mortal realm.

"I have just completed the ninth test of the Moon Goddess and successfully inherited the Moon Goddess's divine status."

Zhang Lexuan parted her lips slightly, her voice ethereal and soothing, capable of calming emotions and bringing a sense of peace and tranquility.

However, upon seeing Zhang Lexuan in this state, Jiang Ming frowned slightly.

Admittedly, Zhang Lexuan looked even more beautiful in her Moon Goddess attire than usual, almost radiating light, but he still preferred the gentle and understanding Lexuan from before.

Seeing Jiang Ming frown, Zhang Lexuan raised her eyes slightly and said, "What, don't you like it?"

Jiang Ming shook his head and said, "Sister Lexuan, I'll like you no matter what you look like, but I always feel that you're a bit distant and too aloof. It's not like you at all."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan chuckled, her face returning to its previous gentle expression.

"Alright, I was just teasing you. Even if I inherit the divine power, I won't change."

As she spoke, she waved her hand, and the Moon Goddess's armor on her body turned into countless beams of moonlight and dissipated.

Seeing this, Jiang Ming smiled and said, "I knew it. Sister Lexuan will always be Sister Lexuan."

The next second, he reached out and put his arm around Zhang Lexuan's slender waist, wanting to do some things that an old married couple should do.

But Zhang Lexuan stretched out her slender fingers and grabbed Jiang Ming's haphazardly moving hand.

"Wait a moment, Xiao Tao and Luo Chen are about to break through, and they need your protection."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming could only nod, but he still held Zhang Lexuan's slender waist with both hands, letting Zhang Lexuan sit on his lap.

"Jiang Ming."

"Ok?"

"Have you ever thought about this? You, me, Xiao Tao, and Luo Chen all have divine inheritances, and the Snow Emperor can also enter the God Realm through the connection of your souls. What about Liya and Qiu'er?"

"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan. I've already thought it through for Liya and Qiu'er. A first-level deity can bring one family member into the God Realm. All I need to do is restore the levels of the God of War and the God of the Sun to first level."

“But I heard the Moon Goddess say that this is a very difficult thing.”

"Sister Lexuan, haven't we encountered enough difficulties along the way? Don't worry, I will definitely help you all enter the God Realm!" (End of Chapter)