Tang San had long anticipated Zhou Weiqing's loyalty to Destruction God, but hearing it firsthand still left an uncomfortable feeling in his heart.
After all, he wanted Zhou Weiqing to be a loyal dog for him, not for Destruction God.
However, he didn't show any displeasure toward Zhou Weiqing's words.
Instead, he spoke righteously, "Weiqing, you know what kind of person I am. I have always been fair and selfless. As for Destruction God's accusations against , those are rely his misunderstandings.
"I need you to keep an eye on Destruction God, to relay any information regarding his violations of Divine Realm regulations so I can reclaim the Divine Realm Core.
"Most of the ti, I dislike forcing others to do things. However, this situation is different. The safety of the Divine Realm far outweighs everything else.
"I hope you can make the right decision."
Zhou Weiqing hesitated. "Senior Tang San, I believe what you're saying makes sense, but my Lord has shown imnse kindness. If I betray him, wouldn't that make worse than an animal?"
Tang San's face remained serious. "Weiqing, the security of the Divine Realm cos first. If it's for the greater good, any action will be forgiven by the gods.
"Besides, handing the Divine Realm Core to different gods will lead to different outcos. Intelligence levels vary among us.
"Destruction God is simple he only knows how to expand the Divine Realm. But I must consider many other factors.
"Moreover, when have I ever deceived you?"
Zhou Weiqing furrowed his brows. Senior Tang San may have shown kindness, but he definitely has deceived before.
Back when Tang San helped him defeat the Nether Lord, he promised to pass down the Asura God position to him. But due to his youthful arrogance, Zhou Weiqing rejected the offer.
Even now, he still vividly rembered Tang San's departing words:
"If you ever change your mind and wish to inherit the Asura God position, call my na under the night sky."
But when Zhou Weiqing later had a change of heart and began calling "Senior Tang San" night after night, there was never a response.
At first, he thought maybe he hadn't been sincere enough.
So, he kept at it, spending hours each night calling out for Tang San.
But nothing happened.
Eventually, he started doubting if Tang San had held a grudge against him for initially rejecting the offer.
Otherwise, why would a God King go back on his word?
Ultimately, Tang San's credibility was rather low in his eyes.
At his lowest mont, it was Destruction God's subordinate the previous Destruction God who discovered him and passed down the God Position to him.
With that in mind, Zhou Weiqing replied, "Senior Tang San, this is a serious matter. Please allow a few days to think it over."
Tang San nodded, showing no sign of displeasure. "Very well. I hope you consider my proposal soon. If you make a decision, co find ."
"Understood, Senior Tang San. I'll take my leave now."
The Castle of Destruction
Destruction God sat in his dark castle, staring at Lust God. "You said you saw Destruction God fly into Tang San's residence with your own eyes?"
Previously, he had ordered Lust God to monitor Destruction God and investigate whether he had truly betrayed him.
Now, it seed Ma Hongjun's warning was highly credible.
A sense of irritation welled up within Destruction God.
Lust God nodded respectfully. "Yes, my Lord. Thanks to the artifact you granted , I was able to conceal my presence, so he didn't detect .
"However, to avoid being discovered by Sea God, I dared not get too close I only observed from a distance."
Destruction God was silent for a mont before saying, "Have Greed God descend and retrieve the previous Destruction God, who is currently wandering the mortal realm.
"The previous Destruction God holds great favor in Zhou Weiqing's heart.
"I want to see what cracks Zhou Weiqing reveals under his ntor's scrutiny.
"If he truly is a traitor, then I will choose the right mont to have the previous Destruction God reclaim his position!
"After all, no one wants a subordinate who might stab them in the back.
"While Divine Realm rules prohibit gods from killing each other, I can still strip him of his position!"
Although Destruction God was focused on expanding the Divine Realm, he was well aware that Tang San would do everything in his power to stop him.
Lust God was taken aback by this decision but quickly bowed. "Understood, my Lord.
"But… what if the previous Destruction God determines that Zhou Weiqing has not betrayed you?"
Destruction God shot her a sharp glance. "If Zhou Weiqing is truly loyal, then he remains my right hand man.
"Once the Divine Realm expansion is complete, I will reward him generously."
Douluo Continent
Thunder rumbled through the dark sky as stormy waves crashed against a massive ship.
The vessel rocked violently as it was lifted high by the waves before being slamd back down into the sea, white foam spraying in every direction.
Inside the swaying cabin, Huo Yuhao listened to the roaring thunder outside and gazed out the window at the raging ocean.
"Senior ng, Senior Xiao," he said, "according to the Empire's records, this sea is incredibly deep.
"This makes it an ideal location for conducting martial soul second awakenings.
"In a mont, we will dive to the ocean floor, where the deep sea environnt will push us to our limits, stimulating our potential and triggering our second awakenings."
Xiao Hongchen looked out at the tumultuous sea.
Though he had always been fearless, he couldn't help but gulp.
"Huo Yuhao, are you sure we have to do it here? Can't we pick a safer location?
"I've never dived this deep before.
"And I heard that soul beasts are common in this sea. It's extrely dangerous."
Huo Yuhao shook his head.
This is how it's supposed to be. If you want a martial soul second awakening, you have to suffer for it.
He explained, "Senior Xiao, you don't understand.
"I chose this location precisely because of its dangers and its depth.
"This is to apply enough pressure on Dean Jing and Elder Kong.
"They are far too powerful only under imnse pressure will they experience the life or death struggle needed for a second awakening."
As for safety, Huo Yuhao wasn't worried at all.
If anything happens, I have the Plane's Will watching over us.
After all, the Plane's Will was essentially the "owner" of this world.
With its oversight, their safety was virtually guaranteed.
Of course, he couldn't tell the others this.
If people knew they had an escape route, they wouldn't push themselves to the limit.
And if they didn't push themselves, their full potential wouldn't be unlocked.
Even in Soul Land III, Ontology Sect Master Mu Ye had told Tang Wulin:
"Even if you face mortal danger, I will not save you!"
Of course, those words were only ant to intimidate him.
If Tang Wulin had actually been in life threatening danger, Mu Ye would never have let him die.
Huo Yuhao had already planned everything out.
Once they entered the deep sea, he would have the Plane's Will monitor them all to ensure their safety.
At the sa ti, he would temporarily seal away his own mories related to this safety net.
This way, even he would believe there was no way out allowing for the greatest possible potential stimulation.
(End of chapter.)
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