Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Utter Shock—Five God Kings Spitting Blood
The swirling mist shifted endlessly, at times resembling tumultuous waves, and at others a serene beauty. Each transformation lacked apparent order, yet it evoked an unparalleled sense of beauty and awe.
Dense spiritual energy lingered within the mist, so potent that if an ordinary human could breathe it in, they would gain an additional decade of life.
Of course, for mortals, absorbing too much of this energy would not bring blessings—it would spell disaster. This was no ordinary power.
This was divine power.
Naturally, mortals had no means to access this place.
For this was the Divine Realm.
Under the radiant glow of the Divine Realm, a majestic palace shimmered faintly with a golden hue.
This was the pinnacle of the Divine Realm, the place that governed all.
The Divine Realm Council, entrusted with the judgment of gods and the upholding of divine laws, was seated here.
The main hall of the palace was octagonal in shape, its walls unadorned yet shimmering with countless shifting images.
Each glowing screen represented a different world, a snapshot of life from a myriad of planets across the mortal realm.
This hall served as the hub for the Divine Realm Council to oversee and monitor this star system and its many worlds.
At the center of the hall stood a round table. The table's surface, of an unknown material, seemed shrouded in mist, appearing both ethereal and infinitely profound.
Currently, five figures were seated around the table.
At the head sat a domineering man clad in blood-red robes, his icy gaze emanating an aura of terrifying slaughter. He was none other than the God of Asura, ruler of slaughter and the most powerful of the gods.
The other four were the God of Evil, the God of Kindness, the God of Destruction, and the Goddess of Life.
These five formed the Divine Realm Council's highest echelon of enforcers.
At this moment, the five were focusing their combined divine powers into an artifact on the table—a mirror-like divine relic.
As their divine energy surged into the artifact, the mirror rippled like water, gradually revealing faint images within.
"We're close!"
"More power!"
The Asura God bellowed, standing abruptly as he channeled his divine energy without reserve.
The God of Destruction, the God of Evil, the God of Kindness, and the Goddess of Life likewise rose, unleashing their full strength.
The mirror's light intensified, and the indistinct mist within began to crystallize into a clearer image, faintly revealing a crimson hue.
"A scale?"
Though the details remained unclear, the God of Asura and the others realized that the culprit behind the recent chaos—the sun and moon's abrupt alternation and the disruption of order—was an enormous ferocious beast.
As time passed, the image expanded.
A gargantuan crimson dragon's body appeared, coiled endlessly across the expanse.
Even without seeing its entirety, the portion of its body that emerged far surpassed the might of the Dragon God who once nearly overturned the Divine Realm.
Even these five ancient God Kings, who had existed since the dawn of the Divine Realm and witnessed countless epochs, trembled involuntarily.
This was an incomparably terrifying beast—a creature far more dreadful than the Dragon God!
Finally, the beast's true visage was revealed. Its eyes alone were like suns and moons, radiating boundless majesty.
In that moment, the entity seemed to sense their scrutiny.
Its sun-and-moon-like eyes turned to gaze directly through the mirror at them.
Boom!
The divine relic, the Surveillance Mirror, shattered instantly into dust.
The five supreme God Kings were flung backward, vomiting blood as the backlash struck them. Even with their divine resilience, it would take at least half a month to recover fully.
Gathering again around the shattered remains of the table, a heavy silence filled the air.
A crushing pressure weighed on each of them, making it hard to breathe.
"You all saw it. A terrifying calamity—a wicked dragon—has emerged in the mortal realm. Share your thoughts."
Breaking the oppressive quiet, the Asura God, as the Divine Realm's foremost powerhouse, spoke first, his voice raspy and laden with murderous intent.
"This creature, capable of overturning yin and yang and disrupting the natural order, must be eradicated swiftly. If left unchecked, it will bring endless calamity."
The God of Destruction's eyes flickered with annihilative intent. Such uncontrollable power had to be destroyed, lest it lead to chaos akin to the Dragon God's rebellion.
"This wicked dragon appears even stronger than the Dragon God. Attempting to slay it may provoke its wrath, bringing greater calamity. I propose we first ascertain its purpose and attempt reconciliation if possible," countered the Goddess of Life, frowning.
She recalled the Dragon God's rebellion, which had left the Divine Realm scarred despite their ultimate victory.
"Know your enemy to ensure victory. Let's gather information before deciding whether to act," the God of Evil suggested. "Besides, we've all sustained injuries and need time to recover. This interval will allow us to investigate."
"I agree," the God of Kindness added.
The Asura God scanned the group before making the final decision. "Very well. We will first probe this wicked dragon's origins."
The shattered mirror's remnants had hinted at an unusual energy fluctuation within a specific region—the Douluo Continent.
"I recall the Sea God hails from the Douluo Continent. As a First-Class God, he's capable and familiar with the terrain. Let us send him to investigate."
The Goddess of Life suggested, and the others nodded in agreement.
Thus, the Sea God was tasked with descending to the mortal realm to gather intelligence on the wicked dragon, while the others returned to recover and prepare for the looming threat.
Douluo Continent, Notting City
"What just happened?"
Yu Xiaogang stumbled to his feet, his heart roiling with unease. Moments earlier, an inexplicable sense of awe, fear, and submission had washed over him.
The abrupt alternation of day and night left him utterly shaken. Such an anomaly was beyond anything he had ever heard of.
He glanced skyward.
The moon had vanished, replaced by the blazing sun.
It seemed as though everything had returned to normal—as though nothing had occurred. Yet, the expressions of Flender and the others nearby, marked by shock and confusion, affirmed the reality of what had transpired.
"Perhaps my teacher can explain this."
With that thought, Yu Xiaogang hastily sought out Zhou Yi.
At the Zhou residence, Zhou Yi's eyes flickered with understanding.
"So, my second martial soul is the Candle Dragon…"
"'Its sight brings day, its rest brings night. Its breath ushers winds, its voice heralds the seasons…'"
An intense surge of joy filled his heart. Zhou Yi had never imagined his ancestral martial soul would be so powerful—a direct manifestation of the Candle Dragon itself.
Of course, while formidable, its strength remained bound to his cultivation level. As Zhou Yi's strength grew, the Candle Dragon's potential would naturally become more terrifying.
Adding the million-year soul ring to his martial soul, Zhou Yi obtained a formidable soul skill: Candle Dragon's Flame.
"Activate martial soul!"
Unable to resist testing it, Zhou Yi released his second martial soul.
In an instant, the Candle Dragon manifested behind him, and the world seemed to resonate with its ancient and primal aura.
A fiery-red glow enveloped Zhou Yi as crimson scales, smooth as jade, emerged across his body. His pupils turned golden and vertical, blazing with an otherworldly fire.
The entire Zhou residence quivered under the weight of the martial soul's immense presence.
A single flame ignited at Zhou Yi's fingertip, brilliant red and mesmerizing.
As it burned, the surrounding temperature plummeted, frost forming everywhere.
It wasn't that the fire was cold—its mere presence consumed all sources of heat, as though it were the origin of fire itself.
"With this flame, gods and demons alike would perish!"
Realizing its overwhelming power, Zhou Yi quickly retracted his martial soul, lest his residence be destroyed by its might.
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