"Life, Destruction?"
"Indeed, it seems they should never cross paths…" Xiao Feilian casually replied, as these two divine positions seemed utterly incompatible.
"Even a young girl like you, who has seen so little of the world, thinks this way…" Destruction fell silent. If even a girl who had just turned twenty felt this way, he, the God of Destruction, must have been truly foolish in the past.
All that time, all those betrayals, he hadn't seen them coming at all!
He could brush off the ridicule of the gods, paying it no mind. But when it came to the disdain of life, he couldn't turn a blind eye or deaf ear.
Husband and wife, what did that mean? Supporting each other, growing old together, following one another even if the path ahead was wrong. But Life…
"Now, though, it's better to be free. Why trouble yourself with such thoughts?" Destruction shook his head, casting these thoughts aside.
Now, he only wanted to pass on his divine position, leave this hypocritical divine realm, and find a quiet place to live out his days in solitude.
This young girl was a good choice. He had noticed her long ago, but he hadn't considered this path before.
"Um, God of Destruction, do I really just need to never cross paths with the God of Life, and you'll pass your divine position to me?" Xiao Feilian asked, puzzled. Could there really be such a good deal in this world?
She didn't know the God of Life to begin with, so never crossing paths with them wouldn't be a problem, right?
Hearing this, Destruction laughed carefree and nodded. Though Xiao Feilian couldn't see it, she could hear the relief in his voice.
"That's right," he said without hesitation.
"Your talent is monstrous, even in the entire lower realm," Destruction said, pausing as if thinking of something. "Even without my inheritance, I have no doubt you could create your own divine position and ascend to godhood."
Destruction never doubted Xiao Feilian's ability to become a god. She had been nurtured to this point by that person, so how could she not have the potential to ascend?
He had observed her, and it seemed that person had no intention of passing on their divine position to her. That was why he had taken the initiative to bestow his inheritance.
Stealing someone else's inheritor was something Destruction could never do. It wasn't out of fear but simply his nature.
"Moreover, you're the maid of the Martial God. On your path to godhood, there will be no obstacles," the God of Destruction said bluntly, speaking his mind without filter.
Compared to the gods in the divine realm, each with their own schemes, he was like a breath of fresh air.
Xiao Feilian was startled and instinctively asked, "Wait, do you know my master?"
The name of the Martial God was known even among the gods of the divine realm? Could this god be planning to pass his divine position to Zhongli?
If so, wouldn't she be stealing Zhongli's opportunity? That wouldn't do!
Before Xiao Feilian could think further, Destruction's voice rang out again.
"I do. He's incredibly powerful, strong enough to rival the entire divine realm!"
There was no shame or discomfort in his words. What was true was simply true.
The weak had no right to pride.
Hearing this, Xiao Feilian was both shocked and delighted, her mind thrown into a whirlwind.
She never expected that her master would still be so formidable in the eyes of one of the top three supreme gods of the divine realm.
The decision to shamelessly acknowledge him as her master all those years ago had been the wisest choice of her life.
And the thoughts she'd just had were somewhat embarrassing…
To a supreme god like Destruction, Xiao Feilian's thoughts were transparent. Even he felt a little awkward but chose not to dwell on it.
"Young girl, have you made your decision?"
"Yes, I've made my decision. Thank you, God of Destruction, for your favor. I am willing to inherit your legacy!"
Though it wasn't the strongest, this god was still among the top three, right?
"By the way, God of Destruction, how do you compare to the Fire God…?"
Destruction fell silent.
He knew about the Fire God's inheritance being passed down. And he also knew about the relationship between Xiao Feilian and Du Siji.
As members of the younger generation nurtured by the Martial God, they were friends, siblings, but also competitors.
They all vied for the title of the strongest among their peers, striving to prove themselves worthy of the Martial God's nurturing.
"The Fire God is but a first-tier god, while I am a Divine King, a supreme god. Even five Fire Gods combined couldn't match me."
The gap between a chief god and a supreme god was simply too vast.
This young girl was to his liking, unpretentious, ambitious, and determined to surpass her peers.
Hearing this, Xiao Feilian's lips curved into a slight smile.
"Du Siji, Du Siji! As long as I live, you'll never rise above me!"
Du Siji was too fond of showing off. With the Fire God's inheritance, he didn't even allow her to use the sword Zhongli had gifted her.
How could he possibly win?
Though she was happy for Du Siji in her heart, she couldn't help but want to give him a good beating!
"Young girl, since you're willing to accept the inheritance, then…"
"Prepare for the divine trial!"
"The Nine Trials of Destruction have officially begun!"
"The First Trial of Destruction: Use all means to defeat the Fire God's inheritor, Du Siji. Reward: 5% affinity with the God of Destruction, all soul rings increased by 5, 000 years, and one level increase in soul power."
A gray mark appeared between Xiao Feilian's eyebrows, the symbol of the God of Destruction's inheritance.
The mark flickered, and the details of the divine trial appeared in Xiao Feilian's mind.
Upon seeing the trial's content, Xiao Feilian was momentarily stunned, but her lips couldn't help but curve upwards.
"Du Siji, don't blame me for this!"
"Give up your first place to me!"
The God of Destruction came and went quickly.
Though their conversation seemed long, in the outside world, it had only been a moment.
The three elders, seeing Xiao Feilian struck by "divine light," were momentarily panicked, fearing something might happen to her.
After all, this was their personal disciple and their final inheritor!
Even if they died, nothing must happen to Xiao Feilian!
"Disciple, are you alright?" they asked in unison.
Hearing their anxious voices, Xiao Feilian snapped out of her thoughts. After calming her mind, she smiled.
"Three elders, I've received the inheritance of a divine position!"
"What?!"
The three were shocked, their mouths slightly agape, falling into a daze.
Following this was an eruption of joy and ecstasy.
Their vacant expressions were replaced by smiles, their hollow eyes suddenly filled with golden light.
The three let out a long laugh, their entire beings falling into a state of "madness."
Their disciple was the inheritor of a divine position!
"Ha ha ha~"
Xiao Feilian didn't interrupt their emotional outburst but silently watched.
Now, she couldn't fully understand their feelings, but she would do her best to be a good disciple who didn't spoil the mood.
"Good, this is wonderful!"
"What's the first trial?"
"Do you need the empire's or our assistance?"
"Even if it costs us everything, we'll help you complete the divine trial!"