Chapter 525: The Fall of Two Gods!
One day, the heavens and earth were filled with a murderous aura formed by crimson-purple divine power.
This murderous aura was not purely one of killing intent; it was composed of divine power and also contained a trace of desire, rapidly spreading across the entire Douluo Continent!
People had experienced such events before, and although their feelings differed, they could understand its profound meaning.
Someone had become a god!
Not long ago, a deity had fallen, and before they could even "mourn," a new god had emerged.
While they marveled, they were unaware that another god had fallen in the world.
"Rakshasa, you lunatic, do you really want to fight me to the death?"
"Asura, even you fear death now; your path has gone astray!"
The fearless God of Slaughter afraid of death?
In Rakshasa's eyes, Asura was finished; his heart was no longer steadfast, and the light of victory seemed to be on her side.
Facing Rakshasa's mockery, Asura remains expressionless.
Having lived for so long, how could he be one to cling to life and fear death?
He was simply giving Rakshasa one last chance, and himself one as well.
Both were Gods of Slaughter, but Asura was the pioneer, while Rakshasa was the successor.
To prevent the authority of the God of Slaughter from being lost or divided, he had to guide this outstanding successor to another position.
For both Asura and Rakshasa, this was a good thing.
After all, as a successor, Rakshasa naturally couldn't inherit the authority from the pioneer; without this guidance, it would be difficult for her to become a god.
Yet, success and failure both lie in this guidance.
Under Asura's guidance, Rakshasa nearly became a slave to the Rakshasa Divine Power, but she ultimately overcame it, and her strength reached the level of a first-rank god.
Rakshasa belongs to the "evil" Gods of Slaughter, while Asura belongs to the "just," and his power even contains the force of judgment...
As for the origin of this judgment force, that was another outstanding successor.
Both born on the Douluo Continent and both gods, the Angel God became a god after him, naturally qualified as a successor.
Having done so much, whether good or bad, Asura had no regrets!
He believed he had done no wrong; everything he did was for the greater good of the divine realm, so how could there be any fault?
But did the gods he used as pawns thought he was right?
Rakshasa was never meant to belong to the darkness, but Asura had pushed her into the abyss, and so she hated him!
All of this was not what she wanted.
As for that Angel God, an extremely outstanding successor, she had died because she refused to have her judgment force stripped away, and her soul reincarnated on the Douluo Continent.
But Asura was unwilling to let her go, planning to kill her completely and destroy her godhood!
After all, the Angel God, possessing the force of judgment, was a potential God King!
To prevent the authority from being divided or even merged, Asura had resorted to any necessary means.
Rakshasa had no objections to this; in fact, to dispel Asura's doubts, she actively cooperated, all for the sake of Asura passing down his godhood...
"Now, no matter what is said, it's too late."
Rakshasa's face was indifferent, but the hatred in her eyes remained undiminished.
She and the previous Asura God had been battling in the cosmic void for a long time, and both were at their limits; now is the time to settle the matter of life and death.
"If explanations could change everything, what would be the point of judgment?"
"Asura, as the law enforcer of the divine realm, do you need me to teach you this?"
"Those who make mistakes must receive the punishment they deserve."
After saying this, Rakshasa's divine power continuously condensed into her divine weapon and was ignited.
"Rakshasa Divine Power, burn!"
The Rakshasa Demon Scythe erupted with an unprecedented brilliance, as if it had been elevated to the ultimate state.
Of course, under the influence of the Rakshasa Divine Power, it was indeed elevated, but this was also its final glory; Once the divine power ceases, it will no longer be a divine weapon but will turn into cosmic dust.
If fortune favors, the dust might land on the Douluo Continent, and under the influence of its rules, merge with humans, potentially become their martial souls...
Seeing Rakshasa's unyielding stance, Asura also went all out.
He had lost an arm, and his godhood was gone, but his combat power was still considerable, and he still had an advantage over Rakshasa.
As one waned and the other waxed, Asura's strength was on par with Rakshasa's.
"Then I shall use this final Asura Divine Power to slay you, the evil God of Slaughter, for all the beings of the universe!"
Asura's body erupted with a dazzling crimson light, looking just as terrifying as Rakshasa.
Both gods were burning their final divine power, extracting the last energy from their divine bodies; after this battle, regardless of the outcome, it was almost certain they would both perish.
"At this point, you still put on such a bright front, truly laughable!"
Rakshasa, holding the demon scythe, leaned forward slightly, and the scythe emitted a sinister light, transforming into a streak of light as it slashed towards Asura.
Asura's divine weapon had been passed down, and without it, his strength had greatly diminished; naturally, she would exploit the advantage of her weapon.
Side-stepping narrowly to avoid the strike, Asura spoke with a calm expression: "In all my actions, I have walked the straight path, always for the stability of the divine realm and the sake of all living beings."
"Necessary sacrifices are worth it."
"Whether it's you or the Angel God, your sacrifices have brought longer peace to the divine realm."
After saying this, Asura sobbed and continued: "Unfortunately, my plan did not succeed, and I failed to completely... it's truly a regret."
"My successor was also unworthy and is likely already dead."
Speaking of this successor, Asura's expression darkened even more.
If he had known that Tang San was so unworthy, he would have directly passed the position to Tang Chen back then.
Why would he have let this madwoman Rakshasa interfere with the succession?
"Regrettable, regrettable."
"Regrettable that the divine realm did not truly ascend..."
Asura uttered three regrets in succession, yet there was not a hint of remorse in his eyes; in the rise and fall of kings, he was simply not strong enough to complete his grand plan and deserved this calamity.
"Then take your regrets with you to the grave!"
Rakshasa's hatred was overwhelming as she roared.
All this talk of grand plans, had he ever asked for her opinion?
To fulfill his ideals, she had to die? She had to suffer?
To hell with the ten-thousand-year plan!
"Kill!!"
"Kill!!"
As time passed and divine power dissipated, both eventually met their end.
Before Rakshasa's end, she detached herself from her godhood, letting it drift towards a distant planet where her successor waited, still in need of this godhood.
Since Asura was doomed, there was no need to burn the godhood.
"Asura, in the end, I won!"
Only when Asura turned to dust did Rakshasa finally smile with relief, embracing her liberation and solace.
Her body began to "weather," like grains of sand in the ocean, eventually dispersing into the universe.
On the Douluo Continent, Bibi Dong opened her eyes, a flash of purple light passing through them.
She... had finally inherited the Rakshasa Godhood!
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Chapter 526: 526: Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong had already broken through the hundred-level limit and completed the Rakshasa God Trial.
Now that the godhood had "returned," she naturally fused with it and became the new Rakshasa God.
Unlike in the original timeline, Bibi Dong did not become a slave to the Rakshasa God's power.
Whether in terms of mentality or the fusion of divine power, she was different from the original timeline.
The Rakshasa God took away over ninety-nine percent of the divine power, leaving only a godhood for Bibi Dong to inherit.
Her starting point might have been the worst among the first-level god inheritors, but it allowed her to better hone her own abilities.
It was equivalent to retaining the status but requiring her to cultivate her strength herself, rather than inheriting it.
"Congratulations, Pope, for reaching the hundredth level and becoming a god!!"
"Congratulations, Pope, for reaching the hundredth level and becoming a god!!"
When the Spirit Hall members said this, it felt a bit strange.
Bibi Dong had already reached the hundredth level and become a god, but she had no godhood. Now, she had "become a god again"...
"No, it should be said, congratulations, Pope, for taking another step forward!"
"Yes, yes, that's more appropriate!"
Everyone quickly changed their words, congratulating Bibi Dong for progressing further.
Hearing these words, a trace of helplessness flashed in Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes, but more than that, there was a touch of relief.
These old fellows had watched her grow up. Their loyalty might have wavered midway, but now it remained unchanged.
"Sorry, I let down your initial trust."
Bibi Dong thought to herself, but her face showed no expression. She was afraid someone might see her vulnerability.
If not for Yu Xiaogang, her life would have been destined for unparalleled glory, leading these old fellows to elevate the Spirit Hall to greatness.
If that incident hadn't happened, she wouldn't have had to kill Qian Xunji, nearly causing the Spirit Hall to "split."
Although these old fellows often opposed her, their original intentions had never changed.
They only wished for the Spirit Hall, this big family, to grow stronger.
Those who could enter the Spirit Hall were mostly those who had received its kindness in their youth or whose ancestors were members of the Spirit Hall.
What ill intentions could they have?
Even Bibi Dong herself, whose family was destroyed in her youth, was saved by Qian Xunji passing by. He went against all odds to take her as his disciple and appointed her as the Holy Maiden.
"Elders, let's quickly support the Star Dou Plain; the situation there is not optimistic."
Bibi Dong said calmly, as if the one who had just become a god wasn't her.
Hearing this, the elders were somewhat surprised, especially the oldest among them.
We?
The Pope had never said such a thing before.
In the past, she always seemed to say, "Who's with you?"
Now that she had become a god and even progressed further, she had changed, which was truly perplexing.
"Yes, Pope!"
Now that the Spirit Hall had nominally joined the Heaven Dou Empire, they no longer addressed Bibi Dong as "Your Majesty the Pope."
An empire could only have one emperor.
The Spirit Hall had not disbanded but was incorporated into the Heaven Dou Empire as an organization dedicated to awakening spirits for children.
As for the original organizational structure, there were no immediate changes.
When Bibi Dong broke through the hundredth level, it didn't attract much attention, nor did it cause today's "heaven and earth phenomena."
Therefore, it remained unknown to the outside world.
Now was different. The phenomenon of her breaking through the hundredth level spread across the entire Douluo Continent.
Ordinary people might not know what it was, but spirit masters did!
Breaking through the hundredth level to become a god!
Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City.
"Mubai, Hongjun, what do you think of this phenomenon?"
The Star Luo Emperor sat on his throne, his face filled with worry.
Scouts reported that the Spirit Hall had joined the Heaven Dou Empire, which was nothing short of a catastrophe for the Star Luo Empire!
Originally, the two empires were evenly matched, but this sudden change left the Star Luo Empire with less than a ten percent chance of victory.
As the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, he felt physically and mentally exhausted, losing his former vigor, resembling a man on his deathbed.
"Father, someone has become a god."
Dai Mubai cupped his hands and gave an accurate answer.
The last person to become a god had turned to dust, and now another human had become a god, catching him completely off guard.
There was no time to mourn Tang San. The arrival of this new god of slaughter might lead to a massacre across the continent!
"Yes, Uncle Dai, another person has become a god."
Ma Hongjun said gloomily. Both he and Dai Mubai were god inheritors and knew more than ordinary powerhouses.
This new god was an "evil" god of slaughter.
"Sigh..."
Hearing Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun words, the Star Luo Emperor sighed and glanced at them both.
He didn't blame Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. Although they were god inheritors, they had started too late and were only around level ninety-four now.
They would need another ten or twenty years to have a chance at becoming gods.
But the Star Luo Empire couldn't wait that long.
After a while, a glimmer of light flashed in the Star Luo Emperor's aged eyes.
He slowly said, "Mubai, Hongjun, you should flee."
"With your strength, leave the Douluo Continent, head to the ocean, or go to the far north, and survive for twenty or thirty years..."
There was no hope left for the Star Luo Empire. The only hope lay in Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun becoming gods.
As for restoring the empire... it would be left to fate.
As long as Dai Mubai lived, the Dai family wouldn't truly be destroyed.
"Father!"
"Uncle!"
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun looked incredulous. This Star Luo Emperor, who had wielded power and authority for half his life, how could he suggest something as absurd as fleeing?
They had already prepared themselves, even if they couldn't become gods, to live and die with the Star Luo Empire!
But they never expected the Star Luo Emperor to make such a decision.
"Mubai, don't be so willful in the future. I've been watching your early years, and to be honest, they were quite reckless."
"No wonder the Zhu family girl left you; it's not her fault."
"Our Dai family men have never been weaker than others. How could you wallow in sorrow and lose yourself in wine and women?"
"I don't know why you inherited a god's legacy, but you must not be so reckless in the future."
"And as for the ancestral teachings, don't continue them anymore. Perhaps this is heaven's punishment upon us..."
The Star Luo Emperor sighed again and said.
The Dai family's absurd ancestral teachings were unavoidable.
The struggle for the throne was just that ruthless.
The Star Luo Empire's foundation was already weaker than the Heaven Dou Empire's. If they didn't put more effort into selecting emperors, the Star Luo Empire would find it hard to rise.
But it had also caused countless tragedies.
Hearing these words, Dai Mubai opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
Ma Hongjun stood by, unsure of what to say.
Compared to Dai Mubai, his past was even more reckless, but it had been necessary.
If he hadn't gone, he might have died.
"I understand, Father!"
After a while, Dai Mubai finally nodded in agreement.
He also knew what the Star Luo Emperor was planning to do.