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Destruction stepped out from the core of the Divine Realm and approached Life, nodding slightly at Qian Renxue and Ye Lingling. He had already communicated the recent events to them through divine sense, so there was no need for further words.
The four of them then stepped out of the Douluo Divine Realm together, entering the universe. Simultaneously, representatives from the six other divine realms also appeared.
"New friends, welcome," came a clear and melodious voice. Compared to the earlier mental transmission via divine sense, this voice was much more refined.
A flash of light appeared, accompanied by the gentle sound of a zither. A figure silently emerged not far in front of the four. He wore a white robe of simple yet elegant design and looked about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. His features were strikingly handsome, and a mysterious divine aura surrounded him.
Following that, a thousand auspicious rays radiated through the sky as a seven-colored auspicious cloud drifted toward them. Standing proudly atop the cloud was a figure clad in golden holy armor, holding a long staff in his hand.
The moment he landed, he instinctively began examining the four from the Douluo Divine Realm. His booming voice echoed with force, as he bellowed, "Outsiders, how dare you bring so many deities here? Are you not afraid of being slain on the spot?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly and replied calmly, "Then by all means, try it—let's see if you have the ability."
"Sea Dragon Immortal Emperor, our guests have come in peace. These four are powerful beings at the level of Immortal Emperors. Their Divine Realm must be quite formidable," said a deep voice. This newcomer had short red hair and eyes that seemed to pierce reality. Unlike Sea Dragon, he lacked arrogance, yet his presence carried a natural and majestic grandeur.
Golden halos swirled upward around a massive pillar of light, eventually merging with the sky and transforming into ripples of radiance.
Seated before this immense golden pillar was a man with a dignified appearance, who looked to be around thirty. His eyes were closed, and a potent sacred aura continuously flowed from his body, merging into the pillar in front of him.
Above his head, a golden greatsword hovered upside down. The blade shimmered with a holy light that bathed his entire figure in a dazzling golden glow.
Despite sensing a holiness that far surpassed that of the God of Light or the Angel God, Qian Renxue, who should have felt a sense of kinship toward this deity with a similar aura to her family, instead detected a hint of falsehood in that divine radiance.
Afterward, the god-kings dispatched by the six divine realms met with the four god-kings from the Douluo Divine Realm in the vastness of space, each standing before their respective divine realms.
The god-kings of the six divine realms were secretly shocked by the weapons in the hands of Destruction and his companions—not only were they god-kings, but they each wielded super divine artifacts.
In any divine realm, a single super divine artifact was considered a strategic treasure.
"Greetings, everyone. Let me formally introduce myself—I am Destruction, the God of Destruction, and the current ruler of the Douluo Divine Realm," Destruction said with a slight nod toward the six god-kings. His red eyes radiated the decisiveness and authority of a seasoned leader.
The remaining nine god-kings introduced themselves in turn, each learning of the others' divine titles.
Longbow Wei nodded at Destruction with a warm expression and said, "Welcome. Your arrival strengthens the Stabilizing Divine Formation. With your support, our chances of resisting the coming storm have increased. According to my predictions, this storm will strike within the next few years. That's why our six divine realms have already united in preparation."
Destruction was about to speak when Qian Renxue suddenly interjected, "Everyone, since the storm is still a few years away, why don't we take this time to learn more about one another?"
A proud and unrestrained man frowned and asked, "Chaos God-King, do you not trust us?"
The other five god-kings also furrowed their brows slightly—no one likes to be doubted.
"Not at all," Qian Renxue said with a faint smile. "This crisis affects us all, and only by working together can we hope to overcome it. Therefore, we must understand each other's capabilities and the strengths of our divine realms. Only then can we assign responsibilities appropriately, ensuring that no one is redundant."
After this round of communication, the ten god-kings parted on less-than-pleasant terms. Destruction and his group returned to the Douluo Divine Realm.
Destruction asked bluntly, "Chaos, what did you mean by that?"
Qian Renxue replied, "Destruction, anyone who ascends to godhood—"
Qian Renxue let out a soft sigh and said, "Caution ensures safety for ten thousand years. We still have ample time, and this move won't harm the Divine Realm. If they truly prove to be worthy allies, I will wholeheartedly devote myself to maintaining that alliance."
On the other side, the six god-kings each wore different expressions, all harboring their own thoughts.
Qin Emperor Ye Yinzhu asked, "Brother Changwei, Brother Leixiang, what are your thoughts on the Douluo Divine Realm?"
The God of Light, Gong Changwei, responded, "The Douluo Divine Realm is indeed formidable. The god-kings Destruction and Chaos both possess strength beyond mine; they must be naturally born god-kings. The other two god-kings are also no weaker than me."
The Mad God Leixiang let out a cold snort and said, "I used to think I was arrogant enough, but it turns out someone from the Douluo Divine Realm is even more arrogant. That Chaos God-King—hmph—it's been ages since a woman dared to talk back to me. Every one of the women in my household has long since been trained into submission."
The Qin Emperor sighed and said, "Judging by the signs, this storm will be utterly terrifying. It likely originates from the collapse of a higher-level plane, and now it's sweeping through our realms. Several divine realms have already sacrificed much to explore survival strategies. That small divine realm that perished—well, so be it. Without god-king-level combatants, they'd only be a burden. But the Douluo Divine Realm, with both vast territory and strong military might, is a force we must draw into our fold."
"Even if those four god-kings don't formally join us, the mere alliance with the vast Douluo Divine Realm would significantly reinforce our position."
At these words, subtle flashes appeared in the eyes of the six god-kings, each beginning to calculate their own plans.
In the world of Battle Through the Heavens, in the mountain ranges outside of Jia Nan Academy—
It had been countless years since the pursuit of Qian Renhan by the semi-saints of the ancient clan. Those vast stretches of mountains, once ravaged and scarred, had since recovered their natural beauty, thanks to nature's formidable resilience.
Deep within the mountain range, a spatial rift suddenly opened. Qian Renhan emerged, holding the small hand of Zi Yan. She still had the same short and petite figure.
As Qian Renhan stepped back into the outside world, he took a deep breath of the fresh air, feeling his entire body relax. He glanced toward two concealed one-star Dou Saints hidden inside Jia Nan Academy and said with a calm expression, "Three one-star Dou Saints. That ancient clan really went all out trying to capture me. To dispatch three of them so casually... What a waste of effort."
(End of Chapter)