Chapter 324: Fall of the Sea God—The Throne Shattered
Under the amplification of the Nine-Colored Divine Stone, Mu Qingxue and Xiao Sheng reached the true strength of first-level gods in the God Realm. However, their combined might still fell short against the overwhelming presence of Tang San, the dual-god of Sea God and Asura God.
Over the past ten thousand years, Tang San had absorbed the strength of multiple Sea God Pavilion Masters through the Golden Tree formed by his Devouring Golden Silk. While not as powerful as the God of Destruction, Tang San far surpassed any ordinary first-level god.
Thus, despite the coordinated assault from Xiao Sheng and Mu Qingxue, Tang San remained unshaken—for now.
The Battle Disrupts the Heavens
The sudden clash of divine powers near the God Realm Committee drew immediate attention. The Goddess of Life furrowed her brow, preparing to intervene—but she was stopped by the God of Destruction.
"Xiao Lu," he said gravely, "maybe this is what needs to happen. Those who are denied ascension… must have the right to challenge those who guard the throne but do nothing."
Though known for strict adherence to rules, the God of Destruction made exceptions when it came to reforming the God Realm. In the original timeline, he had waited over two decades before considering action against Tang San. Xiao Qiang's initiative simply forced his hand earlier—something he secretly welcomed.
So when Mu Qingxue and Xiao Sheng pressed Tang San hard, the Goddess of Life remained still. The God of Destruction, while upholding the facade of order, allowed this heresy to play out.
A Pretender's Grace and a Hidden Ambush
"Let it end here," Tang San said after deflecting a wave of attacks. "You've already reached the God Realm. Eternal life is yours. Must you still hunger for more?"
Despite being pinned down by Mu Qingxue and Xiao Sheng, Tang San's voice carried the tone of a noble victim, trying to earn sympathy. This tactic had served him well over the past twenty years, gradually alienating others from opposing him.
But this time—it failed.
For Tang San was not merely acting like a victim—he became one.
As Mu Qingxue and Xiao Sheng withdrew suddenly after another round of attacks, they vanished into the air. And in that moment, a 12th-level fixed soul guide shell struck—directly aimed at Tang San.
A device even the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena once feared. And now, Tang San caught its full force—with his face.
The resulting explosion tore through the God Realm like a divine storm. Its residual shockwave shattered part of the God Realm Committee's structure, and even the God of Destruction—who instinctively shielded the Goddess of Life—was injured by the massive force.
In the Douluo worldview, the God of Destruction is not immune to destruction. He may wield it, but he is not its incarnation. He could be hurt.
Aftermath of the Blast
"Xiao Lu, are you hurt?"
"I'm fine… but Tang San…"
Amidst the dust, a figure knelt beside the scorched and battered form of Tang San, who—though alive—was badly wounded.
It was Zhou Weiqing.
Seeing his subordinate rush to Tang San instead of aiding the Goddess of Life or himself, the God of Destruction's face turned blue and purple with rage.
"Zhou Weiqing! Whose side are you on?!"
Zhou Weiqing stammered, "My lord… Lord Poseidon has been kind to me in the past. He took that explosion directly… I couldn't just—"
Before he could finish, the second 12th-level fixed soul guide shell arrived.
Target: Tang San—now half-crippled.
No chance to recover.
Xiao Qiang didn't stop there.
Third shell. Fourth. Fifth.
Like divine hammers from the heavens, one after another rained down—until nothing remained but a crater, and the Sea God's throne shattered completely.
The Asura God's throne followed suit soon after.
Tang San, the dual-god king, fell.
Reclaiming the Realm
Xiao Qiang wasted no time. Taking Mu Qingxue and Xiao Sheng, he found Ning Rongrong and Oscar.
After a short negotiation, Ning Rongrong willingly passed on the Nine-Colored Goddess throne to Ye Ningguang, recognizing her better compatibility.
Dai Mubai, clinging to the past, tried to resist using his fusion skill with Zhu Zhuqing—but failed.
The God of War's throne was destroyed, and the surviving Zhu Zhuqing passed her God of Speed throne to Nana, still on Douluo Star. Thus, even this transition ended peacefully.
A New Order Begins
Without Tang San's influence, and facing Xiao Qiang's terrifying arsenal of 12th-level soul-guided shells, the God of Destruction began to see reason.
To prevent further loss and in preparation for the spacetime turbulence predicted to occur in 20 years, Xiao Qiang proposed a compromise:
"We expand the God Realm—but only by one-tenth at a time."
The God of Destruction clapped his forehead. "You're right! Why didn't I think of that before?! If we'd done this from the start, why would Tang San have resisted you at all?"
Xiao Qiang: "…"
Thank you. I have now fully understood that the average intelligence level on Douluo Continent is, indeed, questionable.