In the deep space of the universe, stars withered into silence.
With the Creation God making a move, the entire universe prematurely entered its final chapter.
Countless galaxies disintegrated under an invisible force, rivers of stars flowed backward, and space-time twisted.
The entire universe was playing a dirge for its ultimate end—a silent lament echoing through every inch of the shattered void.
The God Realm, within the endless black hole.
The Sea God Palace still stood tall, but the flowing azure divine light around it had already dimmed.
Ever since the Sea God Godhood shattered, this palace had lost its former glory.
Tang San stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the palace. A set of dark-red Asura God Armor had replaced his former Sea God robes.
Blood-colored divine light circulated endlessly around him, and his killing intent was so dense it almost materialized.
The entire palace was shrouded in a suffocating, chilling atmosphere.
"Brother San, are you really going to participate in the War of the Gods?"
Xiao Wu walked over, her slender hand gently resting on his arm, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.
She could feel the terrifying power emanating from Tang San's body.
It was a sign of the Asura Godhood's complete awakening, yet it also carried a certain unstable ferocity.
"Don't worry, I'm fine."
Tang San's voice was as deep as an abyss. "For the Douluo God Realm, this battle is unavoidable."
"But Brother San, you just lost the Sea God Godhood, and now you want to..."
Before Xiao Wu could finish, Tang San interrupted her.
"Xiao Wu, say no more."
He turned and grasped his wife's hand, a complex look flashing in his eyes. "How could I not know your worries, but the current situation leaves us no room to retreat."
Indeed, the situation of the Douluo God Realm had reached an extreme crisis.
The Douluo Continent was out of control, the Sea God Position was shattered, and the other God Realms had even united to target them.
Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside the Sea God Palace.
Dai Yuhao hurried in with Tang Wutong. Both looked rushed, clearly having hurried over upon hearing the news.
"Father-in-law, Mother-in-law."
Dai Yuhao bowed respectfully. His gaze lingered on Tang San for a moment, a trace of unconcealable shock flashing in his eyes.
Having not seen him for a period of time, Tang San's aura had actually become so unfathomable.
That killing intent belonging to the Asura God made even him, the God of Emotions and a 1st-Class God, feel palpitations.
"Dad, Mom."
Tang Wutong quickly walked to Tang San and Xiao Wu's side. "We heard you're going to participate in the War of the Gods? That's too dangerous!"
Xiao Wu looked at her son-in-law and daughter as if she had grasped at straws: "Yuhao, Wutong, hurry and help me persuade your Brother San."
"Father-in-law."
Dai Yuhao spoke slowly, his tone grave. "The War of the Gods is incredibly dangerous, and the other God Realms are clearly targeting us now."
"You just underwent a godhood replacement; fighting now, I'm afraid..."
Tang San raised a hand to stop Dai Yuhao from continuing. "The Great God Realm plan concerns the status of the Douluo God Realm; there can be no compromise."
His voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable resolve.
"Besides..."
Tang San paused. The Asura God Power around him fluctuated slightly, and a dark-red divine light swirled deep within his pupils. "The current me is stronger than ever before."
Tang Wutong hesitated to speak, but ultimately just gently held her mother's hand. She could feel the firmness in her father's words.
Dai Yuhao fell silent for a moment, a trace of resolve flashing in his eyes.
He said in a deep voice, "Since Father-in-law has made up his mind, Yuhao is willing to fight alongside you."
"Mhm, good."
Tang San nodded in satisfaction, while simultaneously sending a secret voice transmission into Dai Yuhao's ear: "Yuhao, help me win the War of the Gods, seize the position of Lord of the Great God Realm, and rank above all gods."
"When that time comes, I will personally undo the shackles on Wutong and let you consummate your marriage."
Hearing this, Dai Yuhao's body trembled slightly, a gleam of desire flashing in his eyes.
"Thank you, Father-in-law. Yuhao will definitely do his utmost and not fail your expectations."
Tang San gave a slight nod, casting his gaze into the distance once more.
"Alright, Wutong, you and Yuhao go back first. I need to prepare for the War of the Gods."
"Okay."
Dai Yuhao and Tang Wutong exchanged a glance, bowed respectfully, and turned to leave.
Once again, only Tang San and Xiao Wu were left in the Sea God Palace.
"Brother San..."
Xiao Wu called out softly, seemingly wanting to say something more.
"I'm fine. You should leave for now too." Tang San's voice softened a fraction.
Xiao Wu pursed her lips, and ultimately just nodded lightly. "Okay."
As Xiao Wu's figure disappeared from the palace entrance, the calmness on Tang San's face finally showed a crack.
He slowly raised his right hand; dark-red divine power gathered in his palm, but it faintly carried unstable fluctuations.
"Damn it, without the Asura Sword Sheath, I actually can't fully control the Asura Godhood..."
Tang San muttered to himself, fine beads of sweat seeping from his temples.
The backlash from the Asura God Power was more violent than imagined; every time he circulated it felt like dancing on the edge of a blade.
However, in the next moment, a ray of golden light suddenly appeared in his hand. The light was pure and ancient, as if it contained the most fundamental mysteries of the universe.
"However..."
A trace of fanaticism flashed in Tang San's eyes. The golden light reflected in his pupils, forming a bizarre contrast with the dark-red Asura God Power. "I, Tang San, am the master of this entire universe."
The golden light gradually dissipated, but that ancient and powerful aura lingered for a long time.
"Creation God Inheritance..."
Tang San murmured, a meaningful smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
"The War of the Gods? That is merely the beginning of his grand ambition."
"As for Dai Yuhao, you wagging-tail begging dog, do you really deserve to covet my daughter?"
On the way back, Tang Wutong gently held Dai Yuhao's hand and asked in a low voice, "Yuhao, Dad... is he really going to be okay?"
Dai Yuhao remained silent for a long time, ultimately just gently returning her grip without answering.
Meanwhile, inside the Sea God Palace, Tang San sat cross-legged, dark-red and golden lights intertwining around him.
He slowly closed his eyes and began to regulate the restless divine power within his body.
The War of the Gods was about to begin; he had to master this power as soon as possible.
"Creation God Inheritance... Asura Godhood..."
A cold sneer formed on Tang San's lips. "Once I master these two powers, the entire universe will submit at my feet."
...
In a certain dimension that was unspeakable, invisible, and unknowable.
"My vessel has appeared. Inherit My power and memories."
The golden figure slowly opened its eyes, reflecting the birth and destruction of countless worlds. "Demon from beyond the heavens, you have courted death!"
...
Deep space of the universe.
An invisible will locked onto the direction of the God Realm within the black hole.
The power of the Creation God began to pour into Tang San's body. An ancient and massive torrent of memories crashed against his divine consciousness.
Tang San's body trembled slightly, the veins on his forehead bulging, yet he revealed an expression of wild ecstasy amidst the pain.
"So this is... the power of creation..."
He could feel his divine consciousness undergoing a qualitative change; his understanding of the universal laws had reached an unprecedented height.
Under the power of creation, the Asura God Power became docile and controllable.
Tang San slowly stood up, golden and red light swirling in his twin pupils.
"Once I lead the gods and reshape the order of the universe, all who defy me shall have courted death!"
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