Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

The two god-kings, Good and Evil, had long been paying attention to the person in the lower realm, just like Shura. However, unlike Shura, they did not rush to make contact. In their view, this incident could also be an opportunity, a chance for them to leave Evil.

The Asura God remained resolute: "Below the God Realm, there are countless planes and countless talented beings. The God Realm has given him many chances, but he has been let down many times. Why should we give him another chance? This time, a decision must be made, and we cannot let this go any further."

"Shura, please calm down. You yourself said that this matter involves the future of the God Realm, so we certainly cannot act rashly."

At this moment, the Goddess of Life also spoke up: "The God Realm has just received three ascension messages. Three new gods in the Douluo Continent have inherited their divine positions. They are the Sea God, the Angel God and the God of Light, and the Rakshasa God and the God of Darkness."

They also brought important news concerning the future of the divine realm. Even if a vote is required, more people must participate. Let's convene an expanded meeting of the Divine Realm Committee, inviting all the gods to attend!

Upon hearing this, the Asura God's blood-red demonic armor shimmered with crimson light. The God of Destruction's purple robes fluttered without wind, and his red eyes flashed.

The mist surrounding the Asura God naturally turned deep red. If you looked closely, you could see that the water molecules around his body would instantly shatter and turn into nothingness, and the deep red light would become even more profound.

The God of Destruction's blood-red eyes instantly sharpened, shattering the primal energy of heaven and earth, which became part of the destruction.

The two gods exchanged a glance, and the surrounding strange phenomena instantly returned to calm.

At this moment, the Evil God King also spoke up: "This matter does indeed require careful consideration. Shura, you should not be too hasty."

“I understand, but I hope you will consider my suggestion as much as possible. I know that guy better than you do. If we can’t bring him into the God Realm, we must eliminate him, otherwise the God Realm will have no future.”

After the Asura God finished speaking, the entire god fell silent. With a flash of blood-red light, his figure disappeared from the spot.

The Kind God-King watched his departing figure and sighed, "Shura is too radical; his temperament is still so ruthless."

The evil god-king shook his head with a wry smile. "You all know his nature; he hates being deceived the most. He has already decided that the person is someone with ulterior motives and could not possibly join the divine realm sincerely, which is why he was so decisive."

The God of Destruction shook his head. "But the operation of the divine realm must follow the divine rules. If we don't follow the rules, what will the gods below think?"

The goddess of life said softly, "Let us convene a council of the gods! All the gods who hold divine positions are qualified to decide the future fate of this matter."

The God of Destruction's gaze fell on the Goddess of Life, his expression softening slightly. He then nodded to the other two gods, saying, "Let's leave this matter at that for now. We'll discuss it again at the Council of Gods. I still have to deal with some disputes among the second-level deities."

He finished speaking, stood up, and turned to leave. The Goddess of Life nodded slightly to the two great god-kings, "Goodness and evil, then I'll be going too."

The benevolent god-king stood up and smiled as he saw off the goddess of life. When only the two of them remained on the God Realm Committee, the god-king who ruled the God Realm finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down. "This matter is indeed not easy to handle. Fortunately, Destruction is upright and incorruptible and did not side with Asura."

However, despite the fact that Destruction seemed to be speaking on behalf of that person, he actually didn't have any goodwill towards him either. His words just now were more directed at Shura; their divine authority was similar, and Destruction and Shura had many conflicts.

If Shura hadn't intended to abdicate recently, their relationship would likely have escalated even further. Now that this has happened, it won't be easy for Shura to leave even if he wants to.

The Evil God King spoke up from the side: "This is normal. That person has rejected the God Realm's goodwill time and time again. I wouldn't like him either. Only you and Life are kind-hearted."

But he's a clever man; he sent someone up before we even had a chance to contact him. He's always been extremely meticulous in his work, and this time he probably had it all planned out in advance. He's just too clever, which is why he seems so slippery.

Shura understood him perfectly, which is why he suggested a swift and decisive approach to prevent him from having a chance. Otherwise, waiting for the divine realm's decision would force Shura to swallow his resentment, a thought that was unbearable to contemplate.

"Ugh!"

The Kind God King sighed deeply, “Currently, there are eighteen first-level gods, two hundred and sixteen second-level gods, one thousand eight hundred and forty-seven third-level gods, and about ten thousand ordinary priests and heavenly hunters in the divine realm.”

Leaving aside the priests and hunters, the more than two thousand gods involved in the struggle for divine positions and kingdoms are all elites of the divine realm. The interests involved in the Council of Gods are too great; even we have no guarantee of success.”

The Evil God King said indifferently, "This matter is up to that kid to decide. We will remain impartial."

"This is the only way."

The Kind God-King nodded, and the two rulers of the divine realm also left the magnificent palace. However, what these five rulers of the divine realm did not notice was that, while they were engaged in their heated discussion, there seemed to be unusual spatial fluctuations somewhere in the divine realm.

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In the heart of the divine realm, streaks of divine light of various colors streaked across the sky, a scene that shattered the tranquility and drew astonished glances from numerous unsuspecting priests and hunters.

Within the divine realm, each deity possesses their own territory. Although deities interact with each other, they rarely act together. Such a gathering of a large number of deities is almost unheard of unless something major happens in the divine realm.

However, these priests and hunters are the lowest-ranking gods, and they do not hold any divine positions. Even if there are any secrets, it is not their place to inquire about them.

The Divine Realm Council Expanded Meeting, also known as the Conference of the Gods, is a major meeting that brings together all beings of the Divine Realm at the third level and above.

Those above the third-level deity are basically beings who possess divine positions. These divine positions are integrated with the origin of the divine realm and are an important part of what constitutes the divine realm. Therefore, only a deity who possesses a divine position can be considered the true master of the divine realm, while those priests and hunters are not qualified to attend.

The Council of Gods is rarely convened, and most of the gods live in seclusion. Although they have arrived here, they are basically clueless about the situation. All eyes are on the two God-Kings and the three Enforcers.

The God of Destruction surveyed the surroundings and announced in a loud voice: "A prodigy has emerged in the lower realm where the Douluo Continent is located, pioneering a completely new method for attaining godhood. The God Realm is convening a meeting on this matter..."

The news of the new method of enlightenment caused all the gods to become restless. Although they didn't create a chaotic uproar, the commotion of their divine thoughts communicating within the hall was quite significant.

"quiet."

The God of Destruction stood up and gave a cold shout, silencing the gods who had been exchanging words. "Three newly promoted gods from the Douluo Continent have brought specific news. Let them tell us about it."

As soon as the God of Destruction finished speaking, three figures appeared in the sight of the gods at the entrance of the hall of the Divine Realm Committee.

"The successor of the sea god. Unexpectedly, the sea god intended to leave and even chose a girl to inherit the divine position."

"This successor of the Sea God doesn't seem to be purely human; he has the aura of a beastman!"

"Wait a minute, these two look so alike, their relationship must be quite close."

"The auras of the God of Light and the God of Angels have merged into one, as have the Rakshasa God and the God of Darkness. Could it be that the rumor of the fusion of divine positions is true?"

"I never imagined that similar divine positions could actually be merged. I originally thought it was just a rumor."

"The fusion of two god-level positions makes these two possess the potential to become god-kings!"

……

The gods continued to exchange words, but as the benevolent god-king rose, all the gods became quiet and dared not say another word.

One of the rulers of the divine realm looked down at the three goddesses below, who were no less powerful than her, and her gentle voice echoed in the hall, "Three goddesses, please tell me about the affairs of the divine kingdom."

Bibi Dong stepped forward and said loudly, "Gods of the Divine Realm, the method of establishing a divine kingdom in the lower realm, created by my disciple Yan, can be considered a successful reform. Transforming the divine kingdom can give gods who have already reached their limits the opportunity to change again."

Of course, those who achieve godhood independently have the greatest chance of establishing their own divine kingdom. However, those who inherit a divine position and attempt to establish one before ascending to the lower realms may also integrate their divine position into their divine kingdom upon reaching the divine realm, thus altering its structure.

As Bibi Dong spoke, she raised her slender right hand, upon which a shimmering light flickered. All the gods, including the five great leaders, were moved by what they saw, especially the five great leaders, whose minds were shaken. What Bibi Dong revealed hinted at another possibility, and the gods' hearts were likely in turmoil.

Seeing the gods getting restless, Bibi Dong continued, "Of course, all of you gods have made great contributions to the divine realm, and the Heavenly Dao will naturally not cut off your possibility of continuing to progress."

The divine realm has a method of reincarnation and rebirth. As long as one is determined to cultivate again in this life, prove the Dao with a new method, and then integrate the old divine position into it, the divine realm can also usher in a change.

The divine position is the key to the formation; the divine position transforms into the divine kingdom, the divine kingdom supports the divine realm, and the divine realm can also move from illusion to reality…”

Chapter 616 Forbidden Land

"Is this what that person's goal is? No matter how powerful the divine realm is, it is only a spiritual kingdom. What he wants is real power."

On the throne of the five great powers, the God of Destruction gleaned more information from Bibi Dong's words, and the light in his eyes shone even brighter: "If the God Realm can complete such a transformation, it will surely become more powerful and spread its glory to more planes."

"Destruction is an even more absurd idea than yours. Although both suggestions are good for the divine realm, your proposal is already radical enough. Using the reserves of divine power to blindly expand the divine realm could easily lead to chaos if things go wrong."

The Asura God said coldly from the side, "And that kid's ambition and ideas are even more extreme. He actually wants to overthrow the God Realm and start over. No wonder he has always refused the position of God. It turns out he looks down on us."

This brat is trying to uproot our divine realm! How many merits have the gods rendered to the divine realm? Why should he be forced to reincarnate just because of his one whim? Doesn't he realize how high the cost of failing to reincarnate is, even more dangerous than inheriting a divine position?

The Evil God King also said very solemnly, "This matter cannot be handled recklessly. If such a change is to be completed, the entire God Realm must be changed. We don't care, but how many gods can ascend to the realm of gods again after reincarnation?"

The Goddess of Life also said softly, "This matter is indeed too big; I'm afraid few of the gods will support it."

The Kind God King spoke softly, “However, that person’s vision and talent are indeed extraordinary. If he is willing to enter the God Realm and start with small changes, it is not impossible to support him. Perhaps he can lead the God Realm down a different path.”

When the Kind God King said this, the other four gods exchanged their opinions and none of them objected. Yan's idea, proposed through Bibi Dong, was indeed too bold, but it also revealed his talent from another perspective.

These five giants could all sense the dissatisfaction of the universe's Heavenly Dao with the God Realm. Destruction wanted to bring about change, while the others thought it would be better to just hide. But if it could truly prolong the life of the God Realm, they would be willing to do it.

While it's unlikely that the entire divine realm will undergo a complete transformation, changing only a part of it might actually bring about some change and alleviate the crisis, which would be a good thing for them.

However, judging from the lower realm's thoughts, that guy was probably unwilling, after all, it was a paperhanger's job. But since the five of them had reached an agreement, what did it matter what the others thought?

While the gods were secretly discussing, the Kind God King finally spoke to Bibi Dong and the other two, "The idea of ​​the God of Earth and Fire is excellent. We also intend to have him enter the God Realm for a proper discussion. The three goddesses should be able to make the contact on our behalf!"

"I think Yan will understand the God King's good intentions, and I will try to make contact."

Bibi Dong's eyes flickered, and then she bowed slightly to the five great god-kings above her, "The three of us have just ascended to the God Realm, and our divine power and souls still need cultivation, so we will take our leave now."

Qian Renxue and Bai Xiuxiu understood and bowed in return. The Kind God King and the other gods also had important matters to discuss, so they agreed to let Bibi Dong and the others leave.

The magnificent temple doors closed once more, and behind Bibi Dong and the other two, the expanded meeting of the Divine Realm Committee officially began. The gods expressed their opinions, and since it concerned a major event for the entire divine realm, none of the gods dared to be negligent.

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Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Bai Xiuxiu arrived at a temple. After exchanging glances, the three communicated using special symbols.

Bai Xiuxiu was the first to lose her patience, "They want Brother Yan to come to the God Realm first, it seems they are unwilling to implement a top-down reform!"

Qian Renxue lowered her eyebrows slightly. "This is normal. Although we have given the gods a way out, not all gods have the courage to reincarnate and start anew. Rather than taking risks, it is better to maintain the status quo. In that case, we who have practiced the new method will be very conspicuous."

"This matter has been resolved. Yan's arrangements have been implemented, and the rest is none of our business."

Bibi Dong winked at them, "In the remaining time, we should try our best to improve our strength. Within the God Realm, we can quickly merge with godhood and advance, and this is our opportunity."

"Ah."

The other two nodded in agreement. The three of them returned to their respective inherited main temples to undergo deep fusion of their divine positions. Once they could complete this step, they could become first-level main gods in a very short time. The two who fused their divine positions could even glimpse the realm of god-kings.

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In the heart of the divine realm, nestled among mountains, within a dense forest, several rivers meander through the landscape, and a light mist wafts through the air, creating a hazy, ethereal atmosphere.

Rivers meander through the forest, and mist hangs in the air. In some places, the mist is even colorful, clearly indicating that it contains some unknown substances, possibly toxins.

The ground was covered with various plants, appearing lush and verdant. However, careful observation with divine sense revealed that the ground within this forest was extremely soft, resembling a swamp. Many of these swamps also contained powerful auras.

These powerful beings all possess beast-like forms, yet they are among the few remaining divine beasts in the divine realm. The divine beasts of the divine realm are beings that have ascended to godhood from among beasts, and originally possessed their own unique system of deities.

However, after the Dragon God Rebellion, this system of gods was abolished, and the alien gods in the lower realm were specifically exterminated. The existence of this small group of divine beasts in the divine realm is also due to special reasons.

The divine beasts that exist in the divine realm now are only some of the bloodlines left behind by those original divine beasts, as well as the divine beasts that were naturally born when the divine realm was first created.

These divine beasts also possess a portion of the divine realm's destiny. If they were to be completely wiped out, the divine realm would also be affected. Therefore, these weak divine beasts are allowed to exist in certain special places within the divine realm, and this forest is one of the most special forbidden areas.

The Forbidden Land of Gods was the main battlefield of the Dragon God's Rebellion. The Dragon God led his divine beasts in a great battle against the gods but was defeated, splitting into the Golden Dragon King and the Silver Dragon King. The Silver Dragon King eventually escaped, while the Golden Dragon King was killed but did not perish, and was eventually sealed in this Forbidden Land of Gods.

In the core area of ​​the Forbidden Land lies a small lake. The lake is not very large, and the water from all the streams in the forest flows towards its center.

The lake, though only 500 meters in diameter, seemed to hold an endless flow of water; there must be a secret to it. Above the small lake, a light mist drifted, its pale green color emanating a tremendous life force.

In the center of the lake stands a massive stone pillar, about twenty meters tall. At the top of the pillar is a castle-like structure, which is the core sealing pillar of the Forbidden Land of Gods. The other half of the Dragon God, the Golden Dragon King, resides here.

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"Bastards, bastards, these damned gods are truly bastards..."

Deep beneath the Forbidden Land, a series of low roars echoed incessantly—the roars of dragons, filled with excitement, resentment, and venom, and imbued with an endless desire for destruction. The terrifying roars lingered within the sealed space, while ever-growing golden light assaulted the seal.

Golden rays spread outwards, the gold being exceptionally thick; though it was only light, it shone as brilliantly as tangible gold.