Chapter 434: Chapter 434: The Gods Take Notice!
Through his perception, the God of Destruction realized that Su Ming's spirit wasn't associated with destruction but rather with the life attribute of the wood element. What puzzled him further was that while wood spirits are rare, they typically don't possess an "extreme wood" attribute. He was confident he hadn't misinterpreted, as Little Green also embodied both extreme wood and extreme life.
So, where did that powerful destructive force originate?
The boy didn't seem to possess twin spirits, and it was improbable that a wood-element spirit could manifest such intense destructive energy. Even more astonishing, the boy's spirit power level was only 59.
He found this all rather intriguing.
After a moment's thought, he decided to visit Little Green, believing she would also find him fascinating.
Forest of Life
"Little Green, I have something interesting to share with you. You may find him worth your attention," said the God of Destruction, a mysterious glint in his eyes.
"Little Purple? Judging by your expression, this must be connected to you. Otherwise, why would you be smiling like that?" said the Goddess of Life with a gentle laugh.
"Ahem... yes, you're right," he admitted. "There's an interesting character in the lower realm. Just now, I sensed an immensely powerful destructive force from below, at least at the demi-god level, yet it vanished within seconds…"
The God of Destruction recounted what he had perceived to the Goddess of Life in detail.
The Goddess of Life listened attentively, surprised to hear of such an individual in the lower realm. A spirit based on the wood element with an extreme wood attribute, just like her? It was certainly unusual.
"But Little Purple," she said, "where could that boy's destructive power come from?"
The God of Destruction shook his head. "I'm unsure. However, when I observed him, it appeared that his mental sea was critically depleted. That destructive force likely cost him an immense amount of spiritual power, so he may not be able to use it again soon. Little Green, perhaps you should observe him yourself—he may well be the first to possess extreme wood in the lower realm."
The Goddess of Life nodded and led him to a nearby lake, where she used her powers to locate Su Ming's current state below.
After a thorough examination, she, too, was puzzled. Su Ming's talent was undeniable, yet the origins of his extreme wood attribute remained unclear. She also noticed that the young women surrounding Su Ming, although not quite his equal in talent, were of an extraordinary level—and they seemed close to him. Such women, typically proud and reserved, were clearly drawn to Su Ming's charisma.
The God of Destruction smirked, saying, "What do you think, Little Green? Wouldn't he make an ideal successor for you?"
She felt tempted but decided to hold back. "Let's watch him a bit longer. You sensed that powerful destructive force in him as well; it rivals the life force within him. And I suspect you also have your own designs."
The God of Destruction laughed, "Indeed, I'm intrigued. However, as you know, the divine realm only permits each deity one godly position. We can't bend the rules, even if we wanted to."
The Goddess of Life fell silent, then added thoughtfully, "Little Purple, don't you find it odd that lately, Asura and the Sea God seem to be getting quite chummy?"
"Naturally, I've noticed," he replied. "Though they haven't made any bold moves yet, I can't quite fathom their intentions. Both hold significant positions in the divine realm. I hope they'll refrain from breaking any divine laws, or else…" His aura surged, revealing his authority.
As members of the Five Great Divine Kings, both the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life possessed the authority to oversee and enforce divine law. Although Asura and the Sea God's movements had been subtle, the pair had noticed something was amiss. Recently, they had seen the two manipulating their lower-realm inheritances to "interfere" with the mortal realm.
The God of Destruction had held back initially, curious about their ultimate intentions, yet they had revealed nothing concrete. However, he had noticed a peculiar incident where the Sea God had briefly influenced Qian Xunji, the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall, for the disturbing purpose of exploiting one of their holy maidens.
Initially, the God of Destruction chose to observe the situation, only to see that nothing significant came of it—other than Qian Xunji later being killed by Bibi Dong. Her eventual journey to the Slaughter City, where she acquired the legacy of the God of Rakshasa, led him to suspect that the God of Asura and the Sea God were crafting some grand scheme.
Ultimately, his suspicions turned toward a boy named Tang San, who bore a faint trace of the Asura God's aura, though weak. Tang San's actions didn't quite align with the norms of the Douluo Continent.
The God of Destruction, familiar with the many realms beyond Douluo, wondered at Asura's motives.
Meanwhile, at the Sea God's Residence
Not long ago, Asura had come to visit the Sea God.
If the God of Destruction had sensed the powerful force from below, naturally, Asura had felt it too.
"Sea God, it appears we have an unforeseen variable among our pawns in the lower realm," said Asura calmly.
"Indeed, I felt it too," the Sea God replied, his voice tinged with gravity. "With Tang San wielding his martial skills from another realm, he should stand unchallenged among his peers in the Douluo Continent. Yet, not only is there someone matching him, but even those around him surpass Tang San."
After a thoughtful pause, Asura continued, "It seems that they're currently involved in the Spirit Master Tournament. Since Tang San's father, Tang Hao, possesses my Killing God Domain, I can use that as an opportunity to observe them closely. And if things take a turn…"