Chapter 260: Seeds of Life and Destruction

  “Qin Xiao, don’t be too arrogant!”

  “Do you really think we can’t do anything to stop you?”

  “I’m telling you, we can!”

  The God of Destruction roared hysterically, his voice hoarse with rage.

  Qin Xiao zily dug his pinky finger into his ear, looking bored. “Oh? If you can’t, then you can’t. Why yell so loudly about it?”

  The God of Destruction’s eyes were bloodshot. “You’re too much!”

  Qin Xiao’s expression turned cold, and his voice followed suit. “Isn’t it you who has been relentlessly pressuring me all along?”

  “I never once set foot in the Divine Realm. It was you who always treated me as a thorn in your side.”

  “Lies!” The God of Destruction, now resembling a madman, spat rudely. “We came to kill you! You should have obediently let us do it instead of creating all this chaos!”

  What a guy!

  Qin Xiao was momentarily stunned by the sheer audacity.

  So it was his fault for not letting them kill him?

  Where did this oversized infant come from?

  He shook his head slightly, striding purposefully toward the God of Destruction.

  Initially, Qin Xiao had intended to exchange a few words, but now he didn’t feel like wasting another sylble.

  The more he spoke, the angrier he became. And for someone with his temper, patience was not an option.

  “What... what are you doing?”

  As Qin Xiao advanced, the God of Destruction retreated.

  Qin Xiao remained silent, his palm beginning to shimmer with intricate runes, gathering an immense and terrifying power.

  “If you want to hurt Xiao Zi, you’ll have to kill me first!”

  The Goddess of Life spread her arms wide, positioning herself protectively in front of the God of Destruction.

  Qin Xiao frowned. “You don’t actually think I pnned on sparing you two, do you?”

  To him, the Goddess of Life was just as culpable as the God of Destruction. She was firmly on his list of targets.

  “Xiao Lu,” the God of Destruction’s voice rang in the Goddess of Life’s mind, “this Qin Xiao won’t rest until he destroys us. We have no choice but to fight back with everything we’ve got!”

  The Goddess of Life’s heart trembled, but she replied telepathically, “Are you suggesting…?”

  “Exactly,” the God of Destruction affirmed. “We burn ourselves and unleash the Power of Creation. Together, we can end this scourge once and for all.”

  “But… we’ll die if we do that,” the Goddess of Life hesitated.

  “Yes, we’ll die—but not permanently. If we transform into the Seeds of Life and Destruction, we’ll be reborn in a few millennia—or ten thousand years, or even a million if need be. But if we don’t act now, with Qin Xiao’s ruthlessness, we won’t have a chance to survive at all.”

  The God of Destruction had no illusions about Qin Xiao’s character. His cold-heartedness sent chills even to someone as hardened as a God King.

  “Besides, if we let Qin Xiao go unchecked, the Divine Realm will face untold camities. By killing him, we’ll be ensuring an eternity of peace. Our sacrifice will be worth it.”

  Hearing these words, the Goddess of Life’s hesitation vanished.

  “You’re right,” she said resolutely. “Let’s end this!”

  Her body began to glow, radiating vibrant green light. Behind her, the God of Destruction’s body emitted an ominous bck aura.

  So, they’re ready to risk it all?

  Qin Xiao smirked coldly as he watched them.

  This was precisely what he had been waiting for.

  He wasn’t just pnning to kill the gods of the Divine Realm; he wanted to rewrite the very rules of Douluo Continent.

  Destroying the continent was easy for him. But altering its rules required the Power of Creation, a force capable of creating something out of nothing and evolving all things.

  By burning their divine souls and combining their powers, the Goddess of Life and God of Destruction could generate this very force.

  Though Qin Xiao hadn’t yet reached the level of comprehension required to wield such power, he could serve as its conduit.

  “Qin Xiao!”

  “Prepare to be judged!”

  Fueled by burning divine power and souls, the God of Destruction regained his confidence. Stepping forward, he grasped the Goddess of Life’s hand.

  Green and bck energies intertwined, creating a dazzling spectacle of swirling colors—red, yellow, bck, and white.

  “Is this the Power of Creation?”

  Qin Xiao’s eyes gleamed with understanding.

  From one comes two, from two comes three, and from three comes all things.

  The union of the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life embodied the cycle of creation itself, giving Qin Xiao a glimpse of universal truths.

  “Qin Xiao, pay for your crimes!”

  With icy determination, the two gods unleashed a radiant seven-colored beam upon Qin Xiao.

  The God of Destruction’s eyes gleamed with vengeful delight.

  No one could withstand this power, he thought, eagerly anticipating Qin Xiao’s obliteration.

  However…

  Something unexpected occurred.

  The runes on Qin Xiao’s armor began to glow brightly. Its surface, marked with swirling vortex-like openings, absorbed the Power of Creation as if it were drinking water.

  “What... how is this possible?”

  The God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life gasped in unison, their confidence shattered.

  Qin Xiao smirked at their disbelief. “You look like you’ve never seen something like this before.”

  He had no intention of expining.

  His Thunder Emperor Armor was his greatest secret.

  The vortex-like apertures on its surface weren’t simple damage—they were gateways to a hidden dimension capable of storing vast amounts of energy.

  With its advanced design, absorbing the Power of Creation posed no challenge at all.

  This had been his pn all along—to bait the gods into generating the energy he needed.

  “Xiao Lu, stop!”

  The God of Destruction quickly realized the stalemate couldn’t continue.

  But…

  The Goddess of Life’s face paled as she shook her head. “Xiao Zi, I can’t stop. Don’t you see? Our bodies are no longer under our control. That vortex on Qin Xiao’s armor—it’s devouring us completely. It won’t stop until it drains us dry…”

  "What!"

  Hearing the Goddess of Life's words, the God of Destruction's expression shifted drastically, his heart sinking into despair.

  "To think... after sacrificing so much, we ended up paving the way for you!"

  The God of Destruction gred at Qin Xiao, gritting his teeth in fury.

  Qin Xiao smiled faintly. "Don't look at it that way. Your power will be used to benefit the creatures of Douluo Continent. It's a monumental act of merit, and I'll even attribute it to you."

  "To hell with your merit!" the God of Destruction bellowed, cursing furiously. "If I were still alive, I'd see to it that Douluo Continent is annihited!"

  Qin Xiao shook his head, his eyes resolute. "That's precisely why you won’t get that chance."

  With those words, he fully focused on driving the vortex, rapidly absorbing the Power of Creation.

  The God and Goddess of Destruction and Life, in turn, dispyed visible signs of pain. Their once-vital faces began to wither at an arming rate, their vitality and strength draining away.

  Three minutes. Five minutes. Ten minutes.

  Within ten minutes, the God of Destruction's skin had become wrinkled and brittle, resembling dried bark.

  The Goddess of Life, once radiant and youthful, now appeared as a decrepit old woman. Her once lustrous white hair hung limp, like dying grass.

  The God of Destruction, trembling, extended a skeletal hand toward Qin Xiao. "I... I regret this..."

  Before he could finish, his hand disintegrated into dust.

  Next, his head, body, and limbs followed. Within moments, all that remained where the God of Destruction had stood was a single bck seed, radiating a chilling aura of destruction.

  "And you?" Qin Xiao turned to the Goddess of Life, who was now on the brink of colpse.

  Unlike the raging God of Destruction, the Goddess of Life remained composed.

  Qin Xiao could see that some of her actions had been against her will.

  But that didn’t earn his sympathy.

  She had still chosen to act, whether out of obligation or coercion.

  The Goddess of Life sighed softly. "Truthfully, I regret it too. Back during the Divine Council, I should have followed my instincts and considered the greater good of the Divine Realm. I should have supported the God of Kindness and the God of Evil’s proposal to negotiate with you and invite you to join the Divine Realm... As."

  Another sigh escaped her lips.

  But in the end, she had sided with the God of Destruction over the Divine Realm’s interests.

  Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow, gaining new insight.

  So only a handful of gods had descended because the Divine Council had failed to reach a consensus.

  He shook his head. "Regret changes nothing. Not even a God King can turn back time."

  He had encountered countless opponents and witnessed many who only showed regret and remorse in their final moments.

  Qin Xiao fell silent briefly before speaking coldly. "End your own life—it’ll be more dignified."

  The Goddess of Life stared deeply at Qin Xiao. "I hope you’ll show mercy to the gods of the Divine Realm."

  Qin Xiao offered no response, merely watching as the renowned God King dissolved into a shower of ashes, leaving behind a vibrant green seed brimming with life energy.

  Collecting both the Seed of Destruction and the Seed of Life, Qin Xiao also retrieved the scattered divine thrones floating in the void. Without a word, he turned and made his way toward the Divine Realm.

  At the Divine Realm, Gu Yuena’s barrier continued to hold. The God of Evil, increasingly anxious, finally broke his silence.

  "Dragon God, I think it’s time we talk."

  Even the God of Kindness, usually calm, added, "Aren’t you worried about Qin Xiao? He’s up against the God of Destruction, the Goddess of Life, and numerous high-ranking deities."

  Gu Yuena remained serene, her tone indifferent. "You’re worried about this, worried about that. Maybe you should worry more about yourselves. Once Qin Xiao deals with the Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction, it’ll be your turn."

  Her words sent a chill through the two God Kings.

  Gu Yuena had long believed that Qin Xiao wasn’t the kind to leave threats unattended. Any potential danger to him or his pns would inevitably be eliminated.

  "You're too confident," the God of Evil retorted. "If he pushes the Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction to their limits, they’ll unleash the Power of Creation, and it’ll be mutually assured destruction!"

  His gaze fixed on Gu Yuena. "You should know this better than anyone. What happens when life and destruction merge?"

  Gu Yuena’s pupils contracted sharply. "The Power of Creation..."

  Her usually calm demeanor faltered.

  The Power of Creation was a force that transcended even the God King realm. Even the mightiest deities couldn’t withstand its magnitude.

  "Now, are you ready to negotiate?" the God of Evil pressed, sensing her wavering resolve. "Come with us to stop their battle. It’s better to resolve this peacefully than to let it escate into catastrophe."

  Gu Yuena lowered her gaze, her thoughts churning.

  She couldn’t deny the danger. If Qin Xiao truly pushed the gods into a corner, the consequences could be catastrophic.

  Her heart filled with guilt. I should’ve warned Qin Xiao about this sooner. I can’t believe I forgot something so important...

  The God of Kindness, observing Gu Yuena’s hesitation, sighed in relief. She was confident that with a little more persuasion, Gu Yuena would agree to their proposal.

  But just then, a voice rang out, breaking the tense atmosphere.

  "Haha, as expected of the Divine Realm’s God Kings—scheming with precision. I could hear your pns from a hundred miles away."

  The voice carried immense divine power, immediately alerting the God of Evil and the God of Kindness.

  "Who dares intrude into this barrier?" the God of Evil demanded, his expression darkening.

  The strength emanating from the voice made it clear that the newcomer’s power rivaled that of a God King.

  Unlike the God Kings, however, Gu Yuena’s face lit up with joy.

  "Qin Xiao, you’re safe?"

  (End of Chapter)

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