The Temple of Wisdom –
Ye Wen sat alone on his divine throne. A century might feel long to mortals, but for the gods of the God Realm, it was but a fleeting moment.
Yet in this short span of time, Ye Wen had lived up to the God of Destruction's expectations. His strength had now reached the pinnacle of Tier-3 gods and was on the verge of breaking through to Tier-2.
If the ancient Dragon God or the strongest gods of Good and Evil were to observe him now, they would notice a subtle difference in Ye Wen. His life force essence was more condensed, concealing an even greater power within.
This was because Ye Wen's true body had descended.
For Ye Wen, two decades of energy accumulation were akin to a single period of seclusion. Moreover, during these two decades, Ye Wen had managed to unravel some of the core operational secrets of Karasuki. In the near future, he would even be able to achieve autonomous inter-dimensional travel.
After his true body's descent, Ye Wen fully understood the assistance this world could offer him.
As someone once said, no two leaves in the world are exactly alike—a principle that also applies to parallel dimensions.
This alternate version of the Douluo Continent had borne different fruits under Ye Wen's influence.
And with authority as the Plane Master, Ye Wen could take the insights into this world's laws back to his original world, merging the two sets of laws to gradually elevate his native plane.
It was as if Ye Wen were searching through parallel dimensions for puzzle pieces to complete the ascension of the Douluo Continent into a Divine Star.
Ye Wen had a premonition: when the Douluo Continent ascended to become a Divine Star, he too would break through the constraints of the Supreme God King and reach a new realm.
He even speculated that the reason the Dragon God's attempt to ascend the God Realm to a Divine Star failed was likely because the unstable-minded being had chosen the crudest path of brute force, only to be overwhelmed by the backlash. Not only did he descend into madness, but he also dragged down the entire Douluo God Realm at the time.
But none of that concerned Ye Wen.
Because this was now Ye Wen's era.
However, nearly a century had passed since Huo Yu'er and her group ascended to godhood. It was time to initiate a new plan.
"Let's go," Ye Wen muttered to himself.
A political system didn't need too many voices. Though Ye Wen was confident he could suppress the entire Douluo God Realm on his own, he wouldn't remain in this world forever. Eventually, Huo Yu'er and her group would have to stand on their own.
As their teacher, Ye Wen naturally had to clear the obstacles for them.
Once again, Ye Wen planned to exile the Douluo God Realm. If the Douluo God Realm were destroyed entirely, it would trigger a hidden mechanism, recalling the former Supreme Gods of Good and Evil who currently wandered the mortal realm.
Faced with two beings of equal standing as Supreme God Kings, Ye Wen had no intention of wasting effort battling them—especially since a misstep could lead to disaster.
The God of Destruction was momentarily stunned to see Ye Wen arrive at the God Council but soon smiled.
"Time truly flies. Are you here to retrieve your disciples?"
This time, Ye Wen didn't display his usual gentle and affable demeanor—not even a nod of acknowledgment. Instantly, the God of Destruction sensed something was amiss.
"Ye Wen, what is the meaning of this?"
Ye Wen remained silent, instead sweeping his gaze across the gathered crowd. Perfect—all five God Kings were present.
Before Ye Wen made a move, Tang San couldn't contain himself any longer.
In an instant, the overwhelming pressure of a God King erupted.
"To dare act so disrespectfully before us, God Kings! Face your punishment, Ye Wen!"
Tang San had long sought revenge, but Ye Wen usually hid within his Temple of Wisdom, leaving Tang San, the enforcer god, powerless. Now, seizing this opportunity despite its odd timing, Tang San couldn't hold back any longer.
But the anticipated binding effect didn't occur.
Ye Wen stood calmly in place, silently mocking Tang San's clownish behavior.
At this moment, Ye Wen formed a hand seal, instantly enveloping the six individuals present in a massive spatial barrier.
Even though the God of Destruction had harbored goodwill toward Ye Wen, he could no longer suppress his emotions. He growled lowly while summoning his super divine artifact—the Staff of Destruction.
"Ye Wen, what do you intend to do? Stop moving! Otherwise, I will strike!"
Though all five God Kings unleashed their divine powers, Ye Wen paid them no heed.
Just as every level beyond rank 95 for a Title Douluo represented a monumental leap, so too did the realm of God Kings.
As a Supreme God King, Ye Wen could handle ten God Kings of their caliber without breaking a sweat.
Now, Ye Wen no longer concealed his true power.
An oppressive aura of supremacy descended, causing the God of Destruction and the others to pale. A primal fear of an absolute predator began to take root in their hearts.
However, Ye Wen didn't plan to exile all the God Kings to the distant reaches of space—except for Tang San. Turning to the remaining four God Kings, Ye Wen asked:
"I am Ye Wen, the Supreme God King of the Douluo God Realm from a parallel world. Will you four pledge allegiance to me? I am willing to grant you the respect and treatment you deserve."
His words caused the God of Destruction and the others to shift their expressions once more, as the concept of parallel worlds was utterly foreign to them.
Ye Wen sighed. Their reactions confirmed what he already knew: this isolated Douluo God Realm was a place of arrogant ignorance. Thus, he didn't mind enlightening them.
Though the notion of parallel worlds baffled the God of Destruction and the others, the overwhelming power Ye Wen exuded convinced them that such a formidable being had no reason to deceive them.
But accustomed to ruling supreme, relinquishing their authority wasn't so easy.
Understanding this, Ye Wen kindly offered, "I'll give you four time to deliberate.
And I won't hesitate to inform you of the consequences of refusal. This land has caught my disciple's eye, and I intend to bestow it upon her. As for you, I will exile you to the farthest reaches of space, light-years away, to start anew. But rest assured—I won't take your lives."
Although Ye Wen had spent much of his time pretending to be weaker than he was, his current sincerity earned him the favor of the God of Destruction and the others.
However, one person was far from pleased.
Tang San's face turned ashen. He deeply regretted his earlier rash decision to attack Ye Wen out of personal vendetta.
Who would've thought that this seemingly insignificant figure was actually a hidden behemoth? It was absurd!
Having witnessed the fallout of Tang Wulin's fate, Tang San clearly recognized the modus operandi of Ye Wen's group.
Thus, before Ye Wen could announce his intent to annihilate him, Tang San wisely declared:
"Lord Wisdom God King, I pledge my loyalty to you."
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