"Lord, we've done our best…"
On the other side of the mirror, Da Ming and Er Ming's exhausted voices came through. Even with all the top experts of the Clear Sky Sect mobilized, they couldn't break through Shrek Academy's defenses, nor the dozens of vicious beasts under Su Wen's command.
It couldn't be helped—the matter happened suddenly, and Shrek Academy had kept it well hidden. To be able to organize an attack in such a short time, Da Ming had already done his utmost.
Tang San said nothing in reply, just stared fixedly at the mirror.
Now, he could only hope this fool would overestimate himself, perish during the ascension, his remnant soul utterly destroyed, and then Tang San could take it all.
But fate had other plans.
The battle concluded with Electrolux's magnificent transformation.
"Buzz…"
A humming sound filled the sky, even reaching the God Realm.
A handsome middle-aged man appeared in everyone's sight.
Wearing an exquisite black robe adorned with golden runes, over which was a white cloak with the hood up.
His right hand, which once held a black staff, now wielded a tricolored staff—black, white, and gold.
Black represented pure death, gold for holy light, white for the summoner's power. At the top of the staff was a giant skull-shaped crystal, glowing with white light.
The Death God had returned.
At this moment, in the God Realm, Tang San's last hope died…
He succeeded. He really did!
But that was my divine power, it belonged to me! Mine!!!
Tang San's face was expressionless, but in his heart he howled with rage.
He was clearly the biggest victim, yet had to act indifferent. If it was exposed that he'd privately diverted the God Realm's original power, the core would likely be seized by Destruction and the other three by force.
That was his trump card against Destruction—the most important part of his ten-thousand-year plan.
He had endured countless years to gain the trust of Good and Evil, tricking them into giving up the core. If it all failed now, he'd never recover…
"Someone became a god in the lower realm—such courage," Destruction's voice echoed through the God Realm, with a hint of appreciation, soon replaced by seriousness.
"God Realm Committee members, assemble!"
The God Realm Committee held the power to judge the gods and rule the God Realm.
The palace hall was octagonal. None of the walls were decorated—each was replaced by countless mirrors. Each light screen represented a different world governed by the God Realm.
One wall was deliberately enlarged.
The golden beam on the mirror was particularly dazzling.
"Everyone, share your opinions," Destruction began solemnly.
"I'll start. I'm inclined to absorb him into the God Realm. Even creating a sixth seat on the committee just for him isn't a problem. From what I sense, his realm is similar to ours… at least at the God King level."
"This is the best chance to expand our God Realm. After all, a God King delivered for free—why refuse? He holds Death's authority, taking the vacant Death God position."
"…"
There was a brief silence.
Everyone seemed to ponder Destruction's words.
Soon, the Goddess of Life nodded slightly: "I agree with Little Zi. Bringing him in can only strengthen us. Since he broke through on Douluo Star, one of our own worlds, he shouldn't be hostile."
"Mm-hm, I agree too."
"So do I."
The two rookie committee members flipped their notebooks, frowning as if thinking deeply, but in fact they were just waiting for the seniors to decide. Now that things were clear, they quickly voted in support.
Tang San smiled mildly: "The Goddess of Life makes sense, but as the Shura God and God Realm enforcer, I must be cautious. For example, what is his attitude toward the God Realm? Does he harbor hostility? Until that's clear…"
"Bullshit!" Destruction slammed the table.
"You're just afraid he'll affect your power!"
Tang San's face stiffened.
He hadn't expected Destruction to be so blunt, giving him no face at all.
"But I have a premonition that the source of disaster seems to be…" Tang San hesitated, putting on a helpless expression.
"But premonitions are baseless!" Destruction shot back. "You think you're the God of Prophecy? Since when does Sea God or Shura God have anything to do with prophecy?"
"If that's so, Little Green and I are both stronger than you, and Good and Evil could crush you. Why didn't we sense anything—only you?!"
Tang San was furious but could say nothing in return.
"My suggestion is—"
"Sea God, you're being overly cautious," the Goddess of Life hesitated, but spoke slowly. Previously, when Tang San said not to expand the God Realm and to proceed step by step, she understood, since Destruction was being too aggressive.
So she didn't support Destruction.
But now a new God King had appeared in the lower realm.
As long as he wasn't extremely hostile, they should recruit him, not test him—drive him away and they'd lose out.
Draw him in and build rapport slowly.
Especially since he was a Death God, a God King, and could pass on his position in future.
Ji Dong and Lie Yan nodded as well.
"…Fine," Tang San forced a bitter smile. "Let's hope I'm just being paranoid."
"In that case, you'll go negotiate," Destruction said blandly.
Tang San: "…"
A long pause, then he squeezed out a word: "Fine!"
"Three enforcers are enough, odd numbers are better. As a loose god, I'm already grateful to join the God Realm. God King is enough," Electrolux said with a smile.
"That's good," Tang San forced a smile.
"By the way, since I'm joining, this extra original divine power won't be needed—let me give it to Sea God." Electrolux frowned, opening his palm to reveal a faint golden light.
Compared to the vast power from before, this was a mere drop in the ocean—pathetically little.
Tang San's face was ashen.
He slowly spat two words: "Thank you…"