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"Nurturing the Blue Silver Empress to take human form once more and condense her own soul rings is a task that would consume a considerable amount of my time. As for observing Xiao Wu, there's no guarantee she's even reached a ten-rank threshold for condensation; I shouldn't pin too much hope on that."
For a transformed Soul Beast to fully become human and shed their bestial aura, they must cultivate within human society—specifically by having frequent contact with Soul Masters. The further their cultivation progresses, the more they need to be around high-level Soul Masters. Without this accumulation of human aura, achieving a major breakthrough is nearly impossible.
Xiao Wu had indeed spent a long time in the human world before, but that reserve of aura wouldn't support her cultivation indefinitely. Five years was likely the limit, and a significant amount of time had already passed.
"By now, Xiao Wu has probably broken through to the Soul Ancestor rank. Her fourth soul ring has undoubtedly been condensed, but she likely won't be able to reach Rank 50 on her own. Waiting to observe her next condensation would take far too long."
Rationality dictated that Su Wen should notify the Void Douluo and focus on obtaining the inheritance of the God of Space. After all, the God of Space was a First-Class God—one of perhaps only two true First-Class God trials Su Wen currently had access to. Furthermore, while the God of Space might not be as famous as the Sea God, their mastery over spatial power made them one of the most mysterious figures in the entire Divine Realm.
"I wonder if the Sea God has already put in a good word with the God of Space."
With the Sea God smoothing the way, Su Wen's efficiency in securing "investments" from the gods had been incredibly high. Now that he sought the favor of the God of Space, his first thought was of the Sea God, who had acted as his trailblazer. However, even as a fellow First-Class God, there weren't many things the Sea God could offer to truly move the God of Space.
That was Su Wen's concern.
Still, relying on his own mastery of spatial power, Su Wen felt a certain predestined affinity with the God of Space.
"Hopefully, the God of Space can help me find the breakthrough I need for self-condensing soul rings."
It wasn't that Su Wen lacked accumulation or ideas, but he only had a rough direction and a few threads of logic. Completing such a technique was not a feat that could be accomplished overnight.
Su Wen crushed the small sword in his hand and began his quiet wait.
Three days later, at the sacred grounds of Sea God Island.
"Master Wen, the guest you've been waiting for should be here," the Sea Dragon Douluo reminded him.
Despite their absolute faith in the Sea God, the Guardian Douluos held deep respect for Su Wen. Though he wasn't the Sea God's chosen successor, he was, in the Sea God's eyes, a genius capable of achieving godhood through his own power! Beyond that, his creation of the Academies and the Academic Realm was enough to earn the reverence of any Soul Master.
Su Wen ended his meditation, left the restricted area, and walked toward the shore. A figure appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly growing larger. It was the Void Douluo.
While he controlled spatial power, the Void Douluo could not yet perform long-distance teleports with negligible energy consumption. For general travel, he primarily relied on flight. Naturally, he used his spatial mastery to minimize air resistance; even in simple flight, his speed far surpassed Soul Masters of the same rank.
"Su Wen, we meet again."
Seeing Su Wen, the Void Douluo's expression was complex. He knew nothing of the Clear Sky School's current fate, nor did he know of Tang Chen's death. He hadn't even known if Tang Chen was still alive when he previously acted on Tang Xiao's behalf. Seeing Su Wen now and sensing a soul power aura that was no weaker than his own Titled Douluo rank was what truly shocked him.
A Titled Douluo? It didn't seem like it.
As for the exact rank... because Su Wen's soul power quality was so far beyond his peers, it was difficult to accurately gauge his level. However, if Su Wen didn't hide his aura, and if one factored in the prerequisite of an early-condensed Soul Core, a rough estimate could be made. Unfortunately, the Void Douluo lacked that specific mental framework.
Still, it didn't stop him from feeling sentimental. The exact rank didn't matter as much as the sheer intensity of Su Wen's aura. His combat strength had undoubtedly reached the level of a standard Titled Douluo. Given Su Wen's various explosive techniques the Void Douluo had witnessed in the past, he might even be a match for a Rank 95 Super Douluo—perhaps even Rank 96. If those techniques had matured proportionally, Su Wen might even suppress a common Rank 96 Super Douluo.
That was the Void Douluo's evaluation of the young man before him.
"Your Excellency, I have finished handling my trivial matters in the outside world," Su Wen said softly.
The Void Douluo's pupils contracted. Was he ready? He hadn't forgotten the incident at the border of the two empires, where Su Wen's presence had caught the attention of the God of Space, prompting the great deity to send a message through his mark. Even as the Guardian of the God of Space, the Void Douluo had only heard the god's voice during his own trials; he had never been personally summoned.
"Let's go. The inheritance of Lord God of Space will certainly not disappoint you," the Void Douluo replied.
After bidding farewell to the Sea Dragon Douluo and Ning Rongrong, Su Wen followed the Void Douluo. The inheritance space of the God of Space was located at the very peak of Douluo Star, tucked within a spatial rift in the astral wind layer—the part of the atmosphere closest to outer space. The spatial power here was at its most concentrated, making any cultivation related to space twice as effective.
It was in this very environment that Su Wen's mastery of spatial power had managed to catch up to the Void Douluo's. This talent was precisely why the elder believed the inheritance was perfect for him. In the Void Douluo's eyes, Su Wen was practically destined for it; the only question was the grade of the trial he would receive.
In the astral wind layer, Su Wen watched as the Void Douluo communicated with the mark on his forehead, drawing out threads of spatial power. Soon, an illusory space emerged from the rift. Seizing the moment, he plunged into the spatial crack following the Void Douluo.
After a dizzying sensation of spinning, Su Wen finally stepped into the inheritance space. Compared to the spaces of other gods, this one felt remarkably "real," like a miniature world. In terms of mystical laws, it felt as though its rules were more complete.
"Your Excellency, is the inheritance of the God of Space the only thing here?"
The Void Douluo paused, confused. "Of course. This is the sacred ground of Lord God of Space. There are no other gods here, nor is there faith in any other deity."
Su Wen narrowed his eyes, carefully sensing the fluctuations of the space. "It's not just spatial power that's concentrated here... there's also the power of Time, and it's far more active than on the Douluo Continent!" he thought in amazement.
"So, by using the edge of the Douluo Plane to carve out a world, they've managed to intercept two different forces—Time and Space—to create a training ground perfect for both?"
Su Wen took a deep breath, shocked by the God of Space's methods. No, wait. "This probably isn't just the work of the God of Space." He found it hard to believe the God of Space was also developing along the path of Time. It was far more likely that the God of Time was involved.
The Douluo Divine Realm had a God of Time. Currently, the realm possessed seventeen First-Class God seats: the Seven Sins Gods, the Seven Elemental Gods (Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Light, Darkness, and Space), and three others—the Sea God, the God of Time, and the God of Destruction's subordinate, the God of Ruin.
Among them, the Sea God was a special First-Class God who slightly transcended the rank because his Sea God Trident was near the Divine Tool level. The God of Time, meanwhile, rarely showed his face and remained profoundly mysterious.
Su Wen suspected this space held the trials of both deities. Space and Time were, after all, inextricably linked. Neither of them required traditional followers; they garnered steady Faith Power simply through their authority over the fundamental aspects of the universe. This would explain why the Void Douluo was unaware of any other presence.
"How do I begin the trials?" Su Wen asked, choosing not to mention the God of Time.
The Void Douluo led him into the depths of the space. "This is where the Lord God of Space bestows his trials."
Ahead lay a vast expanse of white. It looked empty, yet it was saturated with spatial power so dense it felt physical. To Su Wen, this "core" was also surrounded by a thick aura of Time Power.
As Su Wen approached, a profound force swept over his body. "This... the fusion of Time and Space..."
In his shock, Su Wen received his inheritance. No, it seemed it was only from one god. While the God of Space was not the God of Time, the God of Time appeared to have mastered spatial power as well. The trial Su Wen received came from the God of Time!
"Red Grade Seven Trials of the God of Time. First Trial: Find a Heavenly Jewel Master and teach them the Immortal God Art. Reward: A chance to recultivate the Thirteen Transformations of the Heavenly Jewel."
"???"
Su Wen was utterly stunned. He had expected a trial from the God of Time, and a Red Grade Seven Trial wasn't too surprising. But the content of this first trial was... familiar.
A Heavenly Jewel Master? Was it truly the Heavenly Jewel Master from that plane? And teaching them the Immortal God Art... did he have to find Zhou Weiqing, or "create" a new version of him?
Su Wen frowned. If he were to do this, it would be best to find the actual Zhou Weiqing. Whether the boy could master the art due to pure luck or some inherent uniqueness was hard to say. He was the Child of Destiny for that plane, after all.
"Wait, I took the Evil God Bead from the Dark Devilgod Tiger. That means Zhou Weiqing lost his most important opportunity... which might affect the trajectory of that entire world."
Actually, after a quick mental calculation, Su Wen realized it might not have a huge impact yet. "In the original story at this timeline, had Tang San even hunted the Dark Devilgod Tiger? Probably not."
"More importantly," Su Wen's heart raced with anticipation, "how do I get to the Heavenly Jewel Change Plane? Will the God of Time teleport me there?"
If so, this was simply wonderful.
(End of Chapter)