Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

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The afternoon sun shone on the streets of Tiandou City, giving this technologically advanced metropolis a golden edge.

Xuanming and his group had just walked out of the restaurant.

Just then, a warm, azure light descended from the sky, like a gentle breeze.

As the light faded, Poseidon appeared before everyone, dressed in a blue and gold robe and holding the scepter of the sea god.

She actually entered Douluo Star earlier than Bibi Dong and the others.

However, as the sea goddess, the first thing she did upon returning was to go to Seagod Island to stabilize the divine power barrier and prevent the fluctuations of god-king level power from having too much impact on the ocean.

After dealing with matters in their own "backyard," they hurriedly came to Tiandou City to meet up.

Upon seeing Xuanming, even the usually dignified and composed Poseidon couldn't help but have a ripple in her eyes.

Without a word, she strode forward and gave Xuanming a hug that carried the scent of the sea. The hug was neither as deep as Bibi Dong's nor as fiery as Qian Renxue's, but rather as gentle and peaceful as water.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

Xuanming gently patted her back and smiled.

“Long time no see.” Poseidon released him, a gentle smile on her face. “You’re finally awake.”

They walked shoulder to shoulder on the streets of the mortal world.

Xuanming didn't rush to discuss the troublesome church issues on Douluo Star. Instead, he casually asked as they walked, "Speaking of which, I was so busy eating at the dinner table. How have you all been doing in the God Realm these past few years? Are you really as busy as Destruction said, with your feet barely touching the ground?"

Just as Bibi Dong was about to speak, Xiao Wu, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but complain as if her tail had been stepped on.

"It's more than just their feet not touching the ground!"

Xiao Wu, with a bitter face, poured out her grievances, "At first, everyone thought being a guardian deity in the mortal realm was pretty prestigious, revered by thousands, and you could travel everywhere. But later..."

"It's practically like being a jailer guarding the gate!"

Xiao Wu gestured exaggeratedly, "I used to think that cultivating in the God Realm every day was very boring, and I wished I could spend 24 hours a day playing outside. But now... I think cultivation is simply the happiest thing in the world! At least I don't have to keep an eye on the every move of those mortals every day, and I don't have to write those thick, brick-like interdimensional observation reports!"

"Report?" Xuanming was taken aback.

“Yes!” Xiao Wu said indignantly, “Sister Dongdong is a devil! Not only did she make us take turns keeping watch, but she also stipulated that we have to submit a detailed report on the development of the plane every month. From the political landscape to the level of technology, from the number of powerful beings to potential threats, everything has to be written down! If you miss a single word, you have to write it all down!”

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow slightly, her deep purple eyes sweeping over Xiao Wu indifferently.

"Oh? It seems you have a lot of complaints about my work arrangements?"

Xiao Wu's expression froze for a moment, instantly transforming from an "angry young man" into a docile little rabbit.

"No! No! How could that be!"

Xiao Wu shook her head frantically, her face plastered with a fawning smile. "Sister Dongdong is so wise and capable! The work arrangement is scientific and reasonable! I... I mean, I'm too stupid to understand your deeper meaning, I definitely don't have any objections!"

joke!

Bibi Dong's skill in making things difficult for others is unparalleled in the divine realm!
In the past, whenever she protested even slightly or tried to slack off, she would be assigned to the most remote and desolate planes where there was no one to talk to the next day for "investigation," euphemistically called "training her character."

Moreover, they would be gone for more than half a year at a time, and they would have to write even more reports!

Who can stand this!

Xuanming couldn't help but chuckle at Xiaowu's cowardly appearance. However, he didn't say much about it, since Bibi Dong was managing the God Realm, and his interference would only disrupt the rules.

only……

Are there really that many jobs?

Xuanming was somewhat puzzled. "My original intention was to only intervene in the event of a dimensional crisis. Otherwise, just keeping a general eye on things would suffice. Writing reports... isn't that a bit too cumbersome?"

"Cumbersome?"

Bibi Dong shook her head, her expression turning serious. "Xuanming, you underestimate the development potential of these mortal realms, and you also underestimate the complexity of human nature." "If we only focus on those dangers that could destroy the world, there won't be much work to do. Just send any priest to keep an eye on things."

"However, what we need is to prevent problems before they occur."

Bibi Dong explained, “Many huge disasters started as just a tiny spark. For example, a dangerous taboo experiment, the quiet rise of a cult, or the spread of an extreme ideology.”

"If we don't discover and guide or contain it in advance, and wait until things really escalate into a world-ending crisis, even if we can solve it by then, we will pay a heavy price, and it may even cause the entire plane's civilization to regress by thousands of years."

"Therefore, I have instructed everyone to delve into the mortal realm, to record every minute change, and then to compile, analyze, and report them. If it is necessary to resolve something in advance, I will directly issue an order to have a bolt of lightning strike down and nip the flame in the bud."

"As for the others, we'll observe for now. Either we'll send down divine decrees to guide and warn the mortal realm, or... we'll wait until they truly cross the line before we put them to trial."

"My dad does all the thunder-making work!"

Yan Ling'er, standing to the side, raised the candied hawthorn in her hand and added as if answering a question, "Sometimes there would be thunder for a whole month straight! Daddy almost split the sky in that plane!"

"A month-long destructive lightning strike?"

Xuanming felt a chill run down his spine.

That scene... I can't even imagine it.

Was that divine punishment? Or was that some kind of oven they were using to turn that dimension into?
"That can't be helped."

Bibi Dong said calmly, "That plane is currently undergoing a forbidden ritual that attempts to summon abyssal demons, involving millions of people. The lightning strike that destroyed the ritual array, although it looked terrifying, only destroyed the ritual array and the mastermind; it did not harm any innocent people."

"Since you want us to manage this, then we naturally have to manage it well."

Bibi Dong looked at Xuanming, her tone carrying a hint of determination, "We can't just take a casual look. What's the difference between that and the old way of letting them run wild? Those high and mighty gods who only come to clean up the mess after something goes wrong don't deserve to be called guardians."

"Moreover, since the establishment of the Great God Circle, the energy of the God Realm has been flowing back in, and now the mortal planes below are all getting stronger and evolving."

“Planets like Douluo Star are already close to becoming god-level stars. Other planes are progressing more slowly, but they are all leaping towards higher levels.”

"The greater the power, the greater the risk of losing control."

"If we don't establish a comprehensive monitoring and management system now, it will be too late to manage these mortal realms once they reach the level of gods and have the power to fight against the gods."

"By then, the so-called 'god circle' will become a powder keg full of civil war and chaos."

After listening to Bibi Dong's words, Xuan Ming fell silent.

He had to admit that Bibi Dong was indeed much better than him, a hands-off manager who only knew how to "overpower others with brute force," in terms of management and strategic vision.

She was not only carrying out his orders, but also paving the way for the future of the entire pantheon.

"Thanks a lot."

Xuanming squeezed Bibi Dong's hand. "It seems that entrusting the God Realm to you was the best decision I ever made."

Bibi Dong raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a proud smile.

"That's natural."

"but……"

"Although we've done fairly well in other dimensions, it seems there's been a bit of a mishap in your own backyard, Douluo Star."

"The Angel Church and the Sea God Church, those guys who fly our banner, are really powerful now."

Upon hearing this, both Qian Renxue and Poseidon's expressions became somewhat unnatural.

After all, they were their followers, and such a disgraceful incident made them lose face.

"Let's go then."

Xuanming's smile faded, and his gaze fell upon the distant Angel Cathedral, which gleamed in the sunlight yet exuded an aura of decay.

"Let's go see what these arrogant guys have done to this place." (End of Chapter)