"Oscar, you must not do anything foolish!" said the God of Food with deep concern.
His words carried great risk, as he feared Oscar might make some reckless decisions. Telling Oscar now was better than letting him find out the truth later and suffer the consequences. He hoped the boy had a strong enough will to handle it.
"A level two god can't even bring family members to the divine realm? That's truly a lack of divine authority," Oscar muttered, not doubting the God of Food's words since there was no reason for the god to deceive him. There was no benefit for the God of Food in doing so.
Also, was Ning Rongrong's current state due to some kind of "intelligence reduction" as seen in plays and novels?
That was strange. Normally, only villains would have their intelligence reduced. Why were they, who followed Tang San, also affected? Wait... Could it be that Tang San was actually the villain? Were his "followers" destined to have their intelligence reduced due to some inexplicable reason?
No wonder! Fatty and Dai Mubai used to be normal, but ever since Tang San arrived, they became somewhat abnormal.
If the God of Food hadn't warned him, would he have also turned into a villain? Shaking his head, Oscar pushed the thought aside. He couldn't accept the idea of being a villain.
First, he had never done anything evil.
Second... Third... He repeated this three times in his mind. Although Oscar liked to take small advantages, he had never committed any evil deeds.
Theft, robbery, murder, none of these crimes had anything to do with him. So how could he suddenly become a villain? This was unacceptable.
But, unbeknownst to Oscar, he was actually right. Following Tang San would indeed make him a "villain" in the future, though he didn't commit many evil acts himself.
He would merely be an accomplice. He couldn't even control his own fate or Ning Rongrong's. At best, he was just an enhancement tool or a resurrection item, nothing more.
Oscar's words made the God of Food's eye twitch slightly. This kid wasn't even a god yet, and he was already "belittling" level two gods.
How powerful were level two gods? They were beings that many deities aspired to become in their lifetimes.
Yet, Oscar's words were not entirely wrong. In the eyes of true powerhouses, level two gods were nothing more than a joke.
If it weren't for the fact that Ashura was in a meeting today, the God of Food wouldn't have dared to communicate with Oscar. In this regard, he was even less courageous than his wife, the Goddess of Nine Colors.
"Ning Rongrong's life will peak at level 79. Without any opportunities, she will be stuck there for the rest of her life, with a lifespan of no more than a hundred years," the God of Food continued.
A Soul Sage's lifespan was slightly longer than that of an ordinary person, and with Ning Rongrong's privileged upbringing, living for a hundred years wasn't an issue. But the problem was, Ning Rongrong would only live for a hundred years, while Oscar...
"As a level two god, even if I'm just a support-type god, I can live eternally, watching over the ages..."
The lifespan of gods did have an end, but for people in the Douluo Continent, it was incredibly long. To say that gods lived eternally and watched over the ages wasn't wrong.
After all, one day in the divine realm was equivalent to one year in Douluo. Thirty thousand years later in Douluo, Oscar and the others would still be alive, which showed just how long a god's lifespan could be.
"Yes, the lifespan of a god is vast. Ning Rongrong, whether in terms of personality or talent, is not a good match for you," the God of Food said.
If it weren't for the fact that the Goddess of Nine Colors had worked extremely hard and became a god alongside him, the God of Food probably wouldn't be happy now.
She was the love of his life. Fortunately, they became gods together, avoiding the sorrow of separation.
Although Ning Rongrong had innate level 9 soul power, she was born with a "flaw."
If she couldn't overcome this flaw, her talent would be like a firefly trying to compete with the moon, utterly insignificant.
How could someone who could never break through to level 80 compare to someone with limitless potential?
In the original timeline, Oscar was chosen by the God of Food to become his successor.
As for Ning Rongrong, without Oscar's influence, she might not have had the qualifications to become a god.
The Sea God's red-level trial was likely meant to make Ning Rongrong a true high priest.
"You, as the first support-type soul master in Douluo with innate full soul power, are blessed with immense fortune," the God of Food continued.
Hypothetically, if there were no time-traveler Tang San in Douluo, would Oscar have the qualifications to become a god?
The answer was yes! From the multiple children of fortune that appeared twenty thousand years later, it was clear that there were many potential candidates in each era. It all depended on whether they could break through the barriers.
As the first food-type soul master, Oscar had the conditions to become a child of fortune. However, compared to Huo Yuhao, who appeared ten thousand years later, Oscar's "cheat" wasn't as obvious.
"Even without anyone's help, you might very well be the first food-type Soul Douluo to break through to the Titled Douluo level, making you eligible to inherit my divine position," the God of Food said.
"Of course, inheriting my position has an age limit. Without any opportunities, it would be impossible for you to break through to Titled Douluo before the age of 30. But as a prodigy, you are likely to succeed."
As a deity, even as a level two god, the God of Food could sense the fortune surrounding Oscar.
Although some of it had been lost, it was still quite terrifying. It seemed that the will of Douluo hadn't given up on Oscar yet.
If Oscar truly stood against that person, this fortune might be taken back by Douluo's will.
The God of Food paused before continuing, "I've repeatedly emphasized that you're not yet qualified to inherit my divine position, but that doesn't mean you won't be in the future. I'm quite satisfied with you, so, Oscar, you must not do anything foolish! The road ahead is long, so think carefully."
Hearing this, Oscar fell into confusion. The road ahead was indeed long, but only if he became a god. If he failed to ascend, everything would be meaningless.
Suddenly, the God of Food seemed to remember something and said with a dark expression, "Do not touch Tang San. He is something that devours the fortune of others!"
Oscar couldn't see the God of Food's expression, but he could sense the god's anger, mixed with helplessness and frustration.
The God of Food's description of Tang San as a "devourer" of fortune wasn't wrong.
Just look at the Strength Clan, which unconditionally helped Tang San. What did they get in return?
Patriarch Tai Tan was even killed by Tang Hao himself! Helping Tang San would only make him feel like you hadn't done enough. Wasn't this just a one-way devouring?
"If it weren't for the presence of the Martial God in Douluo, you might also have been doomed, with limited future achievements," the God of Food added.
"God of Food, why are you telling me all this?" Oscar asked, puzzled. He was just a level 40 inheritor. Why was the God of Food revealing so much to him?