Douluo: Martial Soul Nine-Tailed Fox, I am the White Fox Emperor

Hu Bai walked over slowly and bowed respectfully to Qian Daoliu: "Grandpa, I'm late."

Qian Daoliu looked at the extraordinary and imposing young man before him and nodded with satisfaction: "Good lad, I knew you were destined for greatness from the start. Now it seems you have reached the pinnacle of the God Realm. I am at ease entrusting Xue'er to you."

Hu Bai smiled and said, "Grandpa, you not only have to entrust Xue'er to me, but you also have to help us take care of the children in the future."

"Taking...taking care of a child?" Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up. "You have a child?"

“My two daughters, Nuannuan and Nuonuo, are both twelve years old now,” Qian Renxue said with a smile, wiping away her tears. “They love listening to your stories the most.”

"Great! Great! I have a great-granddaughter!" Qian Daoliu was as excited as a child, but his eyes were dim. "Unfortunately, I can't go to the lower realm right now, and I don't know when I can see those two children."

Hu Bai stepped forward, and the Destiny Seal between his brows suddenly lit up.

"Grandpa, you dedicated your life to protecting the light, and you were willing to sacrifice yourself for Xue'er."

"Today, I will fulfill your long-held dream and become a god!"

Qian Daoliu was slightly taken aback: "Little Bai, what do you mean? I am already a priest, I am already a god, and I am very satisfied."

Although he had wondered when he was in the lower realm, with his talent back then, if he hadn't been the spokesperson for the Angel God, would he have been able to find a first-level god position on his own?
Even a second-level god?

Although they have now become gods, priests do not have divine positions and cannot advance in rank; this is their fate for the rest of their lives.

It was somewhat of a regret for him.

Hu Bai spread out his right hand.

A golden, rhomboid divine core, radiating extreme warmth and more dazzling than the sun, slowly rose into the air.

As soon as this divine spark appeared, all the magic arrays in the entire Temple of Light were instantly activated, and a vast amount of light elements converged wildly.

"This is! The position of a first-level deity, the God of Light?!" Qian Daoliu's pupils shrank suddenly.

Having guarded this temple for so many days, he naturally knew that this was the vacant seat of the chief god!

"The God of Light has gone to wander the universe, and his divine position is vacant."

Hu Bai's voice was solemn, like a divine decree, resounding throughout the entire divine realm: "Qian Daoliu, a man of integrity and upright character, with a heart full of great love."

"Today, in the name of the God-King of Destiny, I hereby appoint you as the new God of Light!"

"Grandpa, receive the divine tablet!"

Hu Bai flicked his finger.

The Divine Spark of Light transformed into a stream of light, shooting directly into Qian Daoliu's illusory brow. Qian Daoliu was instantly enveloped in a cocoon of light.

A moment later, a handsome and imposing blond man who looked to be only in his thirties walked out.

He was clad in platinum-gold armor of light, and behind him were no longer six wings, but a sacred golden sun wheel.

"I have really become a first-level god?" Qian Daoliu clenched his fist, feeling the surging power of flesh and blood and the endless divine power of light within his body, as if he had been reborn.

He suddenly looked at Hu Bai and was about to kneel down on one knee to pay his respects.

"The grace of the God-King in rebirth..."

Hu Bai quickly stepped forward to help him up, and said with a smile, "Grandpa, we're family, this isn't proper. Besides, if you kneel before me, won't Xue'er make me sleep in the study tonight?"

Actually, since Qian Daoliu is now Hu Bai's subordinate, it is only right that Hu Bai accepts his bow.

Because Qian Daoliu did not need to undergo any tests to become a first-level god.

He has the authority to do this.

Of course, the previous Shui Bing'er is also unnecessary.

Hu Bai was very clear about the strength and character of these two people, and they were definitely the best candidates to become the new God of Light and God of Ice.

Qian Daoliu was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha! Good! Good grandson-in-law!"

He knew that Hu Bai was giving him a tremendous amount of face. In this realm of gods, there were probably very few who could make a god-king waive formalities.

……

With Shui Bing'er and Qian Daoliu back in their positions, Hu Bai finally had two pillars of stability.

God of Destiny: Hu Bai

Ice Goddess: Shui Bing'er
God of Light: Qiandaoliu

“Grandpa, although you have now become the God of Light, you are not yet familiar with the affairs of the divine realm,” Hu Bai advised. “You can first familiarize yourself with your divine position, and then… quietly descend to the mortal realm to see Nuannuan and Nuonuo.”

“However, you are, after all, a first-level god, and cannot stay in the lower realm for too long, otherwise it will affect the balance of the plane. The God of Destruction will turn a blind eye for my sake, but we cannot go too far.”

"Really?!" Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up instantly, even more excited than when he became a god. "Don't worry! I'll just go take a look! I'll give my great-granddaughter a little gift! I won't cause any trouble!"

Seeing Qian Daoliu's impatient look, Hu Bai shook his head helplessly.

After seeing Qian Daoliu off, Hu Bai looked at the few remaining divine spark projections in his hand and frowned slightly.

God of Fire, God of Water, God of Darkness, God of Earth, God of Wind, God of Space, God of Thunder... and even the vacant throne of the Asura God King!
This is a huge asset, but also a huge challenge.

"It's so hard to find a suitable candidate," Hu Bai sighed.

His grandfathers in the mortal realm have all retired and are enjoying their old age.

The strongest among them is the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, whose martial soul is the Golden Crocodile King and whose physical body is unparalleled. Perhaps he can try to challenge for the position of Earth God.

But it was just an attempt.

Although Hu Bai was protective of his own, he was exceptionally clear-headed on matters of principle.

Shui Bing'er has exceptional talent and will soon break through to level 99. Qian Daoliu has unwavering faith and profound knowledge. Their ascension to godhood is a natural progression that requires no further testing.

But Golden Crocodile Douluo is different; his talent is even inferior to that of Bibi Dong. His teacher, Bibi Dong, went through countless life-threatening experiences to obtain the Rakshasa Godhood. If Golden Crocodile were to forcibly inherit a first-level godhood, he would probably explode and die.

"I will give my second grandfather a chance to begin the Nine Trials of the Earth God. As for whether he can succeed, that depends on his own destiny." Hu Bai thought to himself, "If we directly put the divine position into his mouth, it would harm him and be irresponsible towards the divine position."

Not long after, Hu Bai brought Qian Renxue back to the Holy Emperor Palace in the lower realm.

Seeing Hu Bai's worried expression, Gu Yuena stepped forward, gently massaged his temples, and said softly, "Xiao Bai, is it that you still haven't found the remaining candidates?"

Hu Bai nodded and said helplessly, "Yes. The threshold for becoming a first-level god is too high. Even if I lower the bar, there still needs to be someone who can handle it. If we really can't find one, we can only send these godhoods down to the mortal realm and let those with the right destiny compete for them. But in that case, who knows how many years we'll have to wait."

At this moment, Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes flickered, and she suddenly said, "I have an idea about the God of Darkness."

"Oh?" Hu Bai looked at her.

"How about letting Di Tian give it a try?" Gu Yuena said something surprising.

Hu Bai was slightly taken aback, then fell into deep thought.

Beast God Di Tian, ​​Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, is the current ceiling of combat power for the Soul Beast race, with a cultivation level of 890,000 years!
Gu Yuena continued her analysis: "First, Di Tian's strength is beyond doubt. If it weren't for the God Realm's suppression of soul beasts, he would have become a god long ago. His dark attribute is extremely pure, and he is fully qualified to bear the dark godhood."

"Secondly, he is absolutely loyal to us. Making him a god will not only add a powerful general to your forces, but also appease the hearts of the soul beast race, proving that you, the God of Destiny, are truly impartial."

“Third…” A hint of arrogance flashed in Gu Yuena’s eyes, “Back then, when the Dragon God was defeated, the Soul Beasts were stripped of their right to become gods. Now that you are the Lord of the God Realm, it’s time to break this outdated and corrupt rule!”

Upon hearing this, Hu Bai's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"it is good!"

Hu Bai slapped his thigh suddenly, "Na'er, you're right! What kind of soul beast can't become a god? That's a rule set by Shura and the others, but now I'm in charge! No, you're in charge too!"

"Di Tian has accumulated profound knowledge and experience; both his cultivation and temperament are sufficient to make him the God of Darkness."

Hu Bai stood up, looked in the direction of the Star Dou Great Forest, and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Let's go see Di Tian."

……

Star Dou Great Forest, Core Area, Lake of Life. This is a sacred land for soul beasts, but also a forbidden zone.

At this moment, the enormous black dragon was coiled by the lake, cultivating with its eyes closed. Its 890,000 years of cultivation caused the surrounding space to distort even in its slumber due to the terrifying dark aura.

Suddenly, space tore open.

Hu Bai, along with Gu Yuena and Qian Renxue, emerged from the void.

"Di Tian," Gu Yuena called softly.

"My lord?!"

Di Tian suddenly opened his enormous golden eyes, transformed into human form, and hurriedly knelt on one knee, "Your subordinate greets Your Majesty! Your Majesty the Holy Emperor!"

He could sense that the current lord and the Holy Emperor possessed an even more unfathomable aura than they had a few years ago, as if they were facing a vast starry sky.

Hu Bai slightly raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted Di Tian up.

Hu Bai slightly raised his hand, and a gentle force lifted Di Tian up.

"Di Tian, ​​you have worked hard guarding the stars all these years."

Di Tian respectfully replied, "Serving the Soul Beast race is my duty."

Looking at this loyal beast god, Hu Bai went straight to the point: "Di Tian, ​​do you want to become a god?"

Di Tian shuddered, his eyes flashing with intense longing, but then dimmed again: "Your Majesty... I dream of it. But the God Realm has decreed that soul beasts cannot become gods."

"The rules were set by the Dragon God back then, but now that Nana is the Dragon God, these rules should be broken."

Hu Bai smiled faintly, and a jet-black divine spark appeared in his hand, seemingly capable of swallowing light.

Dark Godhood!

"Now that I am the God of Destiny, I need a team. Are you willing to join me?"

"I'm keeping this divine spark of a first-level deity, the God of Darkness, for you."

Di Tian's pupils shrank sharply, and his breathing became rapid. He stared intently at the divine spark, which contained dark laws that were countless times purer than those he had cultivated for over 800,000 years!
"Is this really for me?" Di Tian's voice trembled.

"Here you go, but not for free." Hu Bai's smile faded, and his voice became authoritative. "After all, you are a soul beast. Although your cultivation is profound, if you want to bear the divine power of a first-level god, you must undergo the baptism of the Heavenly Dao and the recognition of the divine position."

"I will initiate the Nine Trials of the Dark God for you."

"If you can pass this test, you will become the first soul beast in the God Realm to become a god, and you will live forever, ranking among the main gods!"

"If you fail..." Hu Bai paused, "you will be annihilated, soul and body."

"Di Tian, ​​do you dare to accept?"

Di Tian suddenly knelt down, his head hitting the ground heavily, his voice resounding and resolute:

"Your subordinate is willing to accept!"

"Death without regrets!"

……

Hu Bai nodded, pointed his finger, and the Dark Godhead transformed into a beam of black light, disappearing into Di Tian's brow.

boom!
A jet-black beam of light shot into the sky, shrouding the entire Lake of Life in endless darkness.

"The Nine Trials of the Dark God, Begin!"

Hu Bai didn't want to directly help Di Tian become a god, but the mixed bestial nature that had accumulated in Di Tian's body for more than 800,000 years needed to be eliminated and sublimated through the divine test.

Moreover, if he were to skip the divine test in his actions, the other god-kings would likely object.

The first six tests were not particularly difficult for Di Tian.

With his profound knowledge and experience, he made rapid progress.

Traverse the abyss of darkness, defeat the illusions of your inner demons, and reshape the body of the black dragon...

Until the seventh test: strip away the beast bones and recast the divine body.

The first challenge is to shatter all his 890,000 years of cultivation, crush his indestructible dragon bones inch by inch, and then reshape them with dark divine power.

Beside the Lake of Life, screams echoed through the sky.

Di Tian was covered in blood, his dragon scales peeling off, but he gritted his teeth and didn't beg for mercy.

"I am the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King!"

"I am the Beast God!"

"For my lord! For the future of the Soul Beast race! I must not fall!"

Gu Yuena watched from the side, feeling somewhat reluctant to do so.

“Na’er, this is a transformation he must undergo. Only by experiencing this pain can he truly be reborn and become a true god.”

Finally, after seven days and seven nights of torment, Di Tian pulled through.

The new dragon bones were reborn, stronger and more resilient, with pure divine runes flowing across them.

Eighth test: Facing the heavenly tribulation.

Nine bolts of purple-gold world-destroying divine lightning struck down, each comparable to the full-force attack of a Limit Douluo.

Di Tian transformed into his true form as a black dragon, soaring into the sky to confront the lightning tribulation head-on.

"Roar! My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!"

The black dragon roared, unleashing its full dark domain to devour the divine lightning.

When the last divine lightning dissipated, Di Tian was covered in wounds, but the light in his eyes was brighter than ever before.

Ninth Test: The End of Darkness.

This is the most difficult hurdle.

It's not a test of strength, but of mindset.

Di Tian's consciousness was pulled into an endless dark space. There was no light, no sound, no time, only eternal solitude.

"The God of Darkness is not one who succumbs to darkness, but one who controls it."

"If there is no light in your heart, how can you know the boundaries of darkness?"

Hu Bai's voice echoed in the void.

Di Tian lingered in this deathly silence for a long time. He saw the despair of the Dragon God's defeat, the horrific massacre of the Soul Beast race, and his own wretched existence hiding in the shadows for tens of thousands of years.

The anger and resentment in his heart festered in the darkness.

"Kill! Slaughter all human Soul Masters, slaughter all the gods of the divine realm!"

Just as he was about to be consumed by his inner demons and completely degenerate into a demonic dragon who only knew how to kill.

A silver light shone in his heart.

That was Gu Yuena's figure.

That was the Lord's trust in him, the opportunity Hu Bai gave him, and the hope for the revival of the Soul Beast race.

"No... I seek power, not destruction."

The bloodlust in Di Tian's eyes faded, replaced by clarity.

"I am the lord of darkness, but within my heart lies the light I must protect." (End of Chapter)