In the universe, in an unknown void.
Yun Ming sat cross-legged in the cosmic space, devouring the surrounding energy like a black hole. With every breath, his body flickered, and the light of the cosmic void shifted in frequency, as if Yun Ming had become the core of the universe.
After breaking through to the God level, the energy of Douluo Star could no longer sustain Yun Ming's cultivation. Although the Faith Power was of decent quality, its quantity was small and relatively weak, so the cosmic void naturally became his primary training ground.
When the last wisp of cosmic energy in the surrounding space was swallowed by the Sky Support World and the area plunged into total darkness, Yun Ming opened his eyes. He raised his hand, staring at his palm, watching the colorless energy entwined with his fleshly divine body, lost in thought.
This was the Karma that Creation had spoken of—something most gods dared not touch.
At first, it was merely an intangible, invisible, and imperceptible energy. Yun Ming had not even noticed its existence when he first became a god. It was only a few years ago, when Young Master Yun was born, that this energy grew rapidly and began to manifest, allowing Yun Ming to finally detect it.
As for why it came and where it originated, Yun Ming had his suspicions; it was undoubtedly a consequence of his time-space travel. However, he still had no idea which specific point had triggered it.
It seems I really need to speed things up.
Yun Ming clenched his hand into a fist, his heart set on this thought. After a flash of silver light, he vanished, reappearing high above Douluo Star.
Looking down at the azure home planet beneath his feet, Yun Ming formed a Dao finger with his right hand, his divine power surging throughout his body.
"The ancient grudges should come to an end."
With those words, Yun Ming pointed out. A dazzling, heaven-piercing golden light tore through the clouds and fell straight onto Douluo Continent.
Most people on Douluo Continent saw the infinite golden light descending from the sky and merely felt the sun was a bit brighter today. However, powerhouses nearing the peak of the human world, such as Di Tian and the Evil Emperor, sensed a cataclysmic shift in the world.
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian looked up at the sky. He attempted to see through the golden light to understand what was happening, but he saw nothing. Only the Heavenly Tribulation aura dissipating above his head confirmed his intuition: the laws of the world had truly changed.
"Di-- Tian--"
Just as Di Tian was filled with doubt, a cold, majestic female voice echoed through his mind via a mental link. Hearing this, Di Tian immediately bowed toward the direction of Heaven Dou City in response.
"Lord!"
It was Gu Yuena's long-distance telepathy.
"Do not hesitate; act according to the flow."
Di Tian was stunned for a moment, but feeling the increasingly surging Dark Dragon Force within his body, he gained a sudden realization. His heart then shook violently, and he asked Gu Yuena with a slightly trembling voice.
"Lord, you mean..."
Gu Yuena: "Yes, the Heavenly Laws have changed. Douluo Continent is about to usher in the Age of Gods!"
The Age... of Gods?
The term was unfamiliar to Di Tian, but the subsequent changes in the winds and clouds of the world revealed the origin of the name.
In Martial Soul City, Holy Light reached the heavens as a massive Angel Phantom descended. Under the holy radiance, all illnesses vanished and evil retreated. In the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, sword energy soared as a divine sword stood in the air; every sword spirit master in the world felt their spirits manifest and bow toward the Heaven Dou direction. In the Breaking Clan, two terrifying black spears hung in the void, their sharpness unparalleled in the world, as if they had pierced two great holes in the sky. In the far north, ice and snow threatened to destroy the world, while in the Sun and Moon, the Evil Eye hung in the sky.
Some had reached the peak through cultivation, a natural result of their efforts; others had reached it through destiny, rising to the heavens in a single bound. Yet, their destination was the same: the extreme realm of the human world.
"Go. It is time for you to become a god."
With that final sentence, Gu Yuena severed the mental link.
Hearing this, Di Tian did not hesitate. He transformed into his True Dragon form and soared into the sky. On that day, the Star Dou Great Forest was covered by the shadow of a dragon.
This day would later be known as the 'Day of Divine Change'. As for the reason behind these changes, although no one claimed credit, it was obvious to all who stood behind it based on the identities of those who ascended to godhood that day. While the leaders of various factions did not know why the Empire chose to keep it a secret, they were grateful for the path Yun Mouren had paved and voluntarily left behind secret records within their organizations. From then on, Yun Ming was known to future generations by the title of Sky Support Divine Lord!!!
Time flew, and twenty years had passed in the human world since the Day of Divine Change.
During these twenty years, many changes had occurred on Douluo Star.
Regarding the path of cultivation, Yun Ming had personally rewritten the rules. Soul Masters no longer needed Spirit Rings, and Soul Beasts no longer generated Spirit Rings or Spirit Bones, yet they regained the possibility of becoming gods. Although the Soul Beast clan was still full of treasures and had been developed for other uses, such as in kitchens or pharmacies, the situation was undoubtedly much better than the absolute hostility that had existed between humans and Soul Beasts in the past.
In terms of the continental situation, the Martial Soul Empire ruled the land. Relying on their supreme military might, no one dared to ignite the flames of war, and the residents of Douluo Continent had enjoyed twenty years of peace.
Regarding the development of the continent, ten years ago, the first Holy Pope Ya Li abdicated, and Huliena took over. Following the millennium development plan for the continent that Yun Ming and Ya Li had crafted together, they implemented it step by step. Significant results were achieved in economy, agriculture, Soul Tool industry, and the diversification of Soul Masters. Soul Masters began to enter all walks of life, many no longer serving solely in combat, and Soul Tools began to enter the lives of ordinary people. Much of what could be seen today was unheard of twenty years ago, marking a world-shaking transformation.
In terms of talent, the Empire promoted education, naturally leading to a surge of gifted individuals. While the accumulation of Soul Tool expertise was still short-lived, the field of Soul Masters was shining brightly.
The Young Master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Yaoyao, with her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit, became a Soul King at sixteen and a Soul Saint at twenty-two. She was the fastest-cultivating Support System Soul Master in the world, faster than her parents at the same age (in this life, without cheats). Yu Tianqi of the Blue Dot Tyrannosaurus Rex Zong challenged every Beast Spirit sect in Heaven Dou City, remaining undefeated among his peers and defending the family's reputation as the Number One Beast Spirit under Heaven. There were others like Xu Youjiu of the Star-Gazing Xu family, Wang Teng of the Coiling Dragon Wang Family of Martial Soul Hall, Huyan Zhan of the Lower Four Sects, and so on. However, the most dazzling figure of the past twenty years was the current leader of the Breaking Clan, Yun Li.
That year, during the Continental Elite Tournament, Yun Li killed his way through the Martial Soul Hall Academy team with a single spear, leading Shrek Academy to the top. When he became famous across the continent, he was thirteen years old and Level 59. From then on, he was unstoppable. At fifteen, he killed a fallen Soul Douluo; at seventeen, he challenged a Titled Elder of Martial Soul Hall, crushing them with ease; at eighteen, he advanced to Titled Douluo; and at twenty-one, he reached the realm of Super Douluo. This year, he was twenty-six and had just become a Limit Douluo.
This speed was fast—outrageously fast—to others, but for Yun Li, it was actually a bit slow. This was normal, however, as Yun Ming had sealed twenty levels of his Innate Soul Power. It was important to know that this Innate Soul Power was not just simple energy; it represented the majority of Yun Li's talent.
"Are you really not going to reconsider?"
"I'm not reconsidering."
"..."
"I understand. Are you ready?"
The speaker was Yun Ming. Twenty years had passed, but he remained exactly as he was; time had left no mark upon him.
"I'm ready!"
"Come on, Father!"
The one who replied was Yun Li. Twenty years had passed, and the little brat from back then had grown up. He now bore a seventy-percent resemblance to Yun Ming, though his features were softer.
"Good!"
Yun Ming nodded and tapped Yun Li on the forehead. Endless light patterns spread from the center of his brow, rapidly enveloping Yun Li's entire body.
"Hmph~"
Feeling the power draining from his body, Yun Li couldn't help but let out a muffled groan. Fortunately, it was brief; all of his power was quickly sealed by Yun Ming, returning him to a Soul Power of level ten.
With the task complete, Yun Ming withdrew his energy. He glanced at his son, whose face had turned pale from the loss of power, and offered guidance.
"Your Extinction Power has been completely sealed. When you rebuild your Genesis Power later, remember to take it steady and solid."
"Whether you can merge your powers in the future will depend entirely on your own accumulation."
Yun Li let out a long breath, straightened his back, and smiled.
"I know, Father. I will succeed."
Yun Ming looked at his son, feeling a sense of emotion; he had truly grown up.
Originally, the cultivation path Yun Ming had set for Yun Li was to practice both simultaneously, with Yun Ming stepping in to assist with the fusion of the powers. This was the fastest and most secure method Yun Ming had deduced. However, he hadn't expected Yun Li to refuse. When Yun Ming asked why, the reason he gave was that if he followed the path Yun Ming had laid out for him, he would never be able to surpass Yun Ming. Thus, Yun Li conceived the method of "cultivating Extinction first, then Genesis, reaching the limit of comprehension, and finally merging the powers through enlightenment."
Upon first hearing this, Yun Ming was shocked. This method was undoubtedly much harder—far harder—but the potential rewards would be significantly greater. In his heart, Yun Ming didn't want to agree; it was too dangerous. But seeing the resolute look in Yun Li's eyes, he understood, and so he abandoned the thought of dissuading him.
Who could stop a Soul Master from pursuing their own path of cultivation? No one could! It was true for Yun Li, and it was just as true for Yun Ming himself.
"Uncle Yun, is it done?"
Just as Yun Ming was reflecting on the passage of time, a young woman walked in through the door.
The woman appeared to be in her twenties, with delicate features and an elegant, noble temperament. A pale yellow dress perfectly outlined her figure, making her look incredibly moving.
The moment Yun Li heard the woman's voice, his previously straight back slumped, and his face turned even paler, projecting an image of someone frail and weak.
Yun Ming glanced at his son, who had begun his act, feeling speechless. He looked at the woman and smiled.
"It's done."
"I'll have to trouble Yaoyao to take good care of this brat from now on."
This woman was none other than Ning Yaoyao. Having known each other since childhood as sweethearts, and with Yun Li being so outstanding, it was no surprise that the two had ended up together. Although they weren't married yet, it felt like it wouldn't be long. Probably.
Hearing Yun Ming's request, Ning Yaoyao didn't show any hesitation. She walked to Yun Li's side to support him and gave Yun Ming a sweet smile.
"Don't worry, Uncle Yun! I will take good care of him."
"Yaoyao, you're so kind," Yun Li chimed in at the perfect moment.
Yun Ming looked at the two of them acting and felt helpless, waving his hand.
"Alright, off you go!"
The two bowed and took their leave, but at the very last moment before leaving, Yun Li received a telepathic message from his father.
'Behave yourself now that you have no cultivation, or watch out for a beating!'
Yun Li paused upon hearing this, but showed no reaction, simply walking away with Ning Yaoyao.
Yun Ming watched the two walk away and let out a long sigh.
"A misfortune to the family!"
The grown-up Young Master Yun lived up to his feat of having girlfriends since the age of three. As an adult, he had become a veritable "Sea God," leaving his affections everywhere and having female confidantes all over the continent. Ya Li had seen five of them alone. After the couple had tried to manage him for a few years and found it useless, they had simply given up. They were tired; let it be! They admitted that two positives had somehow made a negative!
It was precisely because of this that the two hadn't married. Otherwise, given the relationship between the Yun and Ning families, and with both of them in their late twenties, how could there not be a result by now!
Thinking no more of it, Yun Ming flashed away to the back mountain, appearing beside Ya Li. After stepping down from the position of Pope, Ya Li seemed to have returned to her former self—intellectual, tolerant, gentle, and beautiful, just as she was when they first met.
Seeing her husband arrive, Ya Li said softly.
"Is everything handled with Li'er?"
Yun Ming nodded.
"It is. He and Yaoyao have already left."
Ya Li: "So, you are leaving too, aren't you."
Seeing that Ya Li knew, Yun Ming was stunned; he hadn't told her. But thinking that this was Ya Li, the person who understood him best in this world, it wasn't strange. He admitted it.
"Yes, the time has come."
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