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--- Chapter 70 ---
After exceeding his limit, Han Yuan delivered an attack that no one had seen before and blacked out. Fortunately, he wasn't dead and came to a familiar place instead.
"This is..."
"The void?"
Han Yuan once again experienced the empty sensation. This weird feeling is somewhat comforting as if he had returned to his mother's womb again, though it was only a metaphor.
He doesn't want to reincarnate again.
His third life is developing decently.
Nevertheless, Han Yuan was bewildered because he didn't know he could enter the "void" again.
Was it death? Then, how could Han Yuan discern a distinct "hunch" that he could enter this place again when reaching five?
Zzz~!
Han Yuan blinked his nonexistent eyes and suddenly saw several balls of light. His breathing becomes heavy because these lights represent a once-in-live opportunity.
Previously, Han Yuan chose two out of fours, granting him a "system" and the cheat-like Sky Poison Pearl, albeit incomplete. Now, he faced another opportunity. Three balls of light hovered before him, each possessing a unique presence.
The first and second light balls are none other than the previous light and dark spheres, which he didn't choose. The new one is deep red, radiating with a bloody aura.
"Did I get to choose again?"
"Nah, that can't be right. This "void" can be so generous..."
"Or is it? Maybe the "void" wanted to compensate me for my loss? I mean, my second life is pretty fucked. Asura spawn killed me before I could get started."
Han Yuan rubbed his imaginary chin and mumbled, "Whatever, let's try grabbing one."
"There is no harm trying."
With that in mind, Han Yuan's eyes scanned the three light balls but soon realized he couldn't use the Eyes of Truth. No, it's more like all his ability was useless here.
Is the "void" kind of neutral zone?
Anyway, Han Yuan shook his head as he got distracted again. He looked at the three options thoughtfully before choosing the white light ball.
Although the dark red one looks menacing and stronger, Han Yuan wasn't ready for some demonic art shits yet. The same reason applies to the dark light ball.
Then, Han Yuan's perception of the void weakened before disappearing completely, leaving him in a new, unknown domain. It was a vast purple ocean with a dark moon above.
"Where I am?" Han Yuan looked around cautiously.
"Boy, you're finally here..." A calm voice awakened Han Yuan as he turned around and saw an unfamiliar figure.
The figure is a man in his 30s, wearing dark purple armor and a matching cloak. He has short, dark red hair spiked up like steel needles as if a 'certain' yellow rat just hit him with a thunderbolt.
Even then, his face looks very handsome, no worse than Han Yuan's. He also had a pair of red eyes fluctuating with countless light waves inside.
Han Yuan maintained his vigilance, "Who are you?"
The indifferent-looking man raised his eyebrow and smiled faintly, "I can't tell you my name yet because of rules, but that'd change if you accepted my offer."
"Don't worry, I mean no harm."
"Boy, you're the most talented mortal I've ever seen. Not only that, but you also possess immense luck..."
"That last attack of yours, which utilized the natural power of lightning and artistic concept, has touched the realm of Demi-God."
Han Yuan's expression changed immediately because this man had been observing him all this time without his senses catching him.
"You're a God..." Han Yuan said slowly.
"Oh, what give it away?" The indifferent-looking man smiled even more.
Han Yuan sighed helplessly, "The way you speak, mortal and shits. Your presence also gave me an indescribable feeling that a 100,000-year-old spirit beast doesn't give."
"I might also know your identity."
"Then, tell me, who am I?" The indifferent-looking man becomes more and more interested in Han Yuan.
Han Yuan closed his eyes and replied, "My perception of the world is always sharp. I can feel the slightest change in the air."
"This realm is not the Douluo Continent, and I know that."
"Yet, this realm gave me a dangerous feeling, the opposite of creation and life..."
"I also know that the Divine Realm above the Douluo Continent exists, which housed many Gods from various levels."
"Senior, you're an ambitious man.:
"But you also had a sense of accountability and responsibility."
"With all this information, I concluded that you're one of the Godkings, God of Destruction!"
"Haha, interesting! Very interesting! You're good at connecting to the dots and possess a strong perception of a higher dimension at your young age." The God of Destruction chuckled and nodded in satisfaction.
"Say Han Yuan, was it? Are you interested in inheriting the Thunder God's position and becoming my disciple?"
Han Yuan narrowed his eyes, "That's such a generous offer."
"But I refuse!"
"Eh?" The God of Destruction was stunned.
"Y-You actually rejected me?"
Han Yuan shook his head and replied, "You don't know this, but I have a conflict with one of your people. I want revenge on him."
The God of Destruction calmed down, "Oh, does someone from the Divine Realm curse you? Then, leave it to me..."
"As Godking, my status is the strongest-!"
"It's Asura God." Han Yuan finished his words.
"WHAT!" The God of Destruction released immense pressure, causing the surrounding area to shake violently. "What do you mean by that, boy?"
"How could Asura have something to do with you?"
Han Yuan considered the pros and cons of his next move before steeling his resolve and telling the God of Destruction about his short yet tragic second life.
The God of Destruction listened to Han Yuan's short story and frowned as it was too absurd. However, it wasn't entirely unreasonable because that guy Asura had been very shady recently.
"You know I can't believe you with just a story..."
Han Yuan knew this and prepared a memory fragment beforehand using spiritual power to manipulate, record, and condense his memory. He also made sure not to include "suspicious" memories about this world being works of novels and many other things.
"Here." Han Yuan lifted his palm and flicked a purple-colored gem to the God of Destruction. Thankfully, Han Yuan could use his power here.
The God of Destruction caught the gem and checked whether Han Yuan had tempered it before reviewing it. Nevertheless, as soon as the memory of Han Yuan's second life hit him, his face darkened.
He wasn't that shocked by Han Yuan's reincarnation because many gods and lucky mortals have such opportunities. In fact, even the Godking of Evil and Godking of Kindness from the Divine Realm planned to seal their memories and reincarnate to ease their boredom.
However, what makes the God of Destruction feel anger exploding in his chest is that he witnessed a blood-colored sword appearing in the mortal world and interfered with mortals, even altering the Douluo Planet's fated lines!
He couldn't be more familiar with this blood-colored sword as it was none other than Asura's Divine Sword!
"HAHAHA, ASURA, YOU BASTARD!" The God of Destruction roared at the sky, shaking the realm even more.
"Hoho, no wonder! NO FUCKING YOU WONDER!"
"I always felt something was off when you became the enforcer of the Divine Realm's center, but who would have thought you'd use that authority to mess around with mortals, especially the son of luck!"
"Good, good, you sorry excuse of fucking fox, Asura!"
The God of Destruction cursed at Asura for the next hour, punching and kicking the air.
Han Yuan saw this and couldn't help but feel a connection with the God of Destruction. 'I see, the God of Destruction, you're a fellow Asura Hater, too.'
Huff! Huff!
The God of Destruction finally calmed down after his outburst. He stared at Han Yuan with sympathy before saying, "Boy, I really wanted to help you, I really do. Unfortunately, the rules of Divine Realm prevented me from messing with mortal worlds."
"Of course, there is an exception to that..."
"God's Inheritance?" Han Yuan blurted out.
The God of Destruction nodded, "Yes, as long as you accept the Thunder God's Tests, I can help you from the shadow."
"At the same time, I also wanted you to gather more evidence on Asura and this "Tang San" fellow."
"Unlike you, who reincarnated naturally into Douluo Planet because of positive karma, he was blank and spotless. So clean that I felt suspicious about it."
"This..." Han Yuan hesitated.
The God of Destruction's mouth twitched slightly, "You cunning brat! Do you think your low-effort action can fool me?"
"Hmph, don't worry, boy."
"The Thunder God is one of the strongest 1st Class Gods under my leadership, even having the potential to become Godking."
"If not for the divine war, Thunder God wouldn't have fallen and only left his inheritance..."
"On top of that, I can also give the inheritances of Flower Goddess and Moon Goddess to those girls around you."
Han Yuan was shocked, "Damn! C-Can you really do that? You're abusing your authority, you know?"
"Hmph, I'm not like that bastard Asura. My original intention in coming to the Douluo Planet was to find whether there are appropriate inheritors for Flower Goddess's positions."
"By chance, I discovered you and your sister, who qualifies to become Thunder God and Moon Goddess."
"I can attribute this to your luck for drawing me here naturally..." The God of Destruction couldn't help but say. "With four new gods. I intend to make the Divine Realm great again!"
"So, give me your answer now. If you don't accept, I can't help you with Asura."
"I have to remind you that Asura is very skilled in cleaning his traces. He could effortlessly claim your memory as my fabrications without making a face."
"We need a stronger evidence to bring him down."
Han Yuan shrugged helplessly, "Well, then..."
'As a Fellow Asura Hater.'
"I accept!"