Chapter 262 God of Destruction.
This was an ancient palace, its exterior simple yet elegant, reflecting the magnanimous and bold character of its owner.
Wu Xuan had returned to his human form. However, he was now a spiritual being, or rather, a soul. Subconsciously, he walked into the palace. A metallic path appeared beneath his feet, extending inwards, with various plants growing on either side.
With Wu Xuan's keen eye, he quickly identified many rare and precious herbs, but even more were plants he didn't recognize. Each one contained immense spiritual energy.
After walking for about ten minutes, Wu Xuan arrived at the palace gate. The gate was not closed. Looking inside, Wu Xuan vaguely saw a robust and muscular man clad in silver-gray armor.
"Haha, little guy, you don't seem surprised at all?" The armored man's hearty laughter came from the main seat within the palace.
Wu Xuan remained silent, his expression unchanged. But inside, his emotions were churning like a raging storm. His soul had actually arrived in the realm of gods! Was this the deity who had chosen him? What exactly did the deity see in him?
"Haha, what's wrong? You're still resentful after being summoned here?" Seeing that Wu Xuan still didn't speak, the armored man flashed and appeared in front of Wu Xuan.
Wu Xuan was startled, then cupped his hands and said, "Senior, what are you saying? I was just a little shocked for a moment. May I ask where this place is?"
"Haha, I knew it! How could someone your age not be excited? It turns out that was just your disguise!" The armored man laughed and then patted Wu Xuan's shoulder.
Wu Xuan's face darkened upon hearing this.
The armored man didn't seem to care, putting his arm around Wu Xuan's shoulder and turning him around. Then, with a wave of his hand, a dazzling light appeared, and countless pavilions and magnificent buildings materialized before Wu Xuan. "Ahem, this is the God Realm. I am the God of Destruction! One of the top-tier main gods."
"God of Destruction?" Wu Xuan was stunned for a moment. How could the God of Destruction summon him? Shouldn't it be an elemental god like the Wind God? After all, he was the first ultimate wind master on the continent.
The armored man laughed and said, "Surprised? Actually, because of your own enlightenment, you had already touched the threshold of the God Realm. However, to go from human to god, there are still many, many trials to be overcome."
"Then, senior, will you be my guide from now on?" Wu Xuan quickly asked.
"No, to be precise, you should call me Examiner?" The God of Destruction slowly removed his helmet and said gently.
The God of Destruction was about thirty years old, with a mature and steady appearance. His short silver hair, combined with his full set of armor, exuded a free and unrestrained spirit.
"Examiner? Please enlighten me, senior!" Wu Xuan inquired. He knew very little about the God Realm, if not completely ignorant. The God of Destruction before him clearly meant no harm, but he desperately needed to know more.
The God of Destruction smiled slightly and said, "Actually, the so-called God Realm is simply a place where humans have elevated their strength to a level as pure as the elements of heaven and earth. As our strength increases and our understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth grows, we are eventually able to enter this place. You can think of the God Realm itself as a continent formed from pure energy, suspended outside many worlds."
"Humans cultivating in these worlds, regardless of their cultivation methods, can eventually come to the God Realm as long as their strength is recognized by the God Realm and they possess a divine position. And you are the successor I have chosen."
"Me? Successor? Senior, shouldn't my innate talent and strength be inherited by an elemental god like the Wind God?" Wu Xuan pressed.
"Ahem! What are you saying! The end of the wind element is nothing but a cataclysmic natural disaster, isn't it? Plus your spear that destroys souls and annihilates life, which of these isn't related to destruction? Where is my divine position unsuitable for you?" The God of Destruction felt a little guilty, but remembering his retirement after leaving the God Realm, he instantly straightened up.
He couldn't let this successor slip away; he had to fool him. With such talent and strength, he could definitely fulfill his master's grand ideal of expanding the God Realm.
Why wouldn't he assist? Please, he'd toiled in the God Realm for nearly ten thousand years, assisting his master in expanding the God Realm, recruiting talent, and waging war everywhere. Couldn't he rest after such hard work and great achievements?
"Uh!" Hearing the hint of anger in the other's words, Wu Xuan was also stunned.
The God of Destruction, leaning back and coughing lightly, said, "Ahem, actually, the realm of the gods is finite, and the number of humans it can accommodate is also limited. Therefore, to come to the realm of the gods, one always needs a place of their own. And this place is related to our understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. The succession of gods also foreshadows changes in the realm of the gods."
"Generally speaking, there are several situations for the succession of gods. For example, if a god dies in the process of pursuing the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, then his godhood needs a successor. Or, if a god voluntarily gives up his godhood to pursue more of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in a more distant world, his godhood will also be relinquished. And this kind of relinquishment requires a successor."
"Now the entire realm of the gods is peaceful and stable, and I am the only one in the latter situation."
"Thank you for your consideration, senior. I am willing to be your successor and will certainly live up to your expectations," Wu Xuan bowed. He was not the kind of person who would stick to his principles, and besides, with a god protecting him, Tang San would certainly not dare to openly scheme against him.
"Haha! It's too early to talk about that now. You only possess the qualifications to inherit my divine position. Whether you can truly inherit it depends on your subsequent performance." The God of Destruction looked at Wu Xuan with a gentle expression.
"This junior understands. I am willing to accept any test, and I have confidence in myself." Wu Xuan said, head held high.
"Good, good, good! As expected of the successor I have chosen." The God of Destruction laughed and patted Wu Xuan's shoulder. Then, a cluster of silver light instantly shone around the God of Destruction, and Wu Xuan's soul body was also illuminated by the silver light. Immediately afterward, his entire body turned silver.
The smile on the God of Destruction's face disappeared, replaced by solemnity.
"Wu Xuan, from this moment on, you are officially my successor. As a member of the divine realm, I cannot knowingly break the law and interfere with everything in the lower realm. However, having my divine seed, your growth will undoubtedly be smoother. My divine position represents the power of destruction, second only to the power of annihilation. As your understanding of the power of destruction deepens, your future success in inheriting my divine position and controlling the power of destruction will become increasingly smooth."
As he spoke, he raised his right hand, extended his index finger, and slowly touched Wu Xuan's forehead.
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