Chapter 268: Total Annihition

  As Qin Xiao's words fell, the faces of the God of Destruction, the God of Evil, and the God of Sughter darkened instantly, turning as bck as the bottom of a pot.

  They all understood the implication—Qin Xiao didn’t take them seriously at all.

  “Kill me if you dare, but you will not insult me!”

  The God of Destruction gritted his teeth, forcing the words out between clenched jaws.

  Known in the God Realm for his explosive temper, he couldn’t tolerate such humiliation. Not from Qin Xiao.

  For gods and mortals alike, pride was paramount. Losing it meant losing oneself.

  Qin Xiao, however, simply nodded with a calm expression. “As you wish.”

  He snapped his fingers.

  Crack!

  A bolt of lightning descended from the heavens, striking the God of Evil directly.

  Yes, not the God of Destruction—but the God of Evil.

  “Ahhh…”

  The God of Evil let out a pained scream. His face turned ashen green as he shouted, “Qin Xiao, are you blind? It was the God of Destruction who challenged you, not me!”

  The lightning struck him mercilessly, leaving him writhing in agony as he desperately gathered divine power to resist. But it was futile—his efforts only prolonged his suffering.

  “Hang in there, God of Evil!”

  The God of Destruction was stunned but shouted encouragement. It was all he could do now.

  “Enough, God of Destruction! If it weren’t for your recklessness, I wouldn’t be in this position!”

  Despite his pain, the God of Evil managed to gre at the God of Destruction, bming him for his predicament.

  “I… I didn’t mean for this to happen…”

  The God of Destruction stammered, unable to find the words to respond.

  Moments ter, everyone watched as the God of Evil disintegrated into ash amidst his screams. A stray gust of wind scattered his remains, leaving behind only a radiant divine throne.

  Gasp—

  The spectators collectively drew in a sharp breath.

  This wasn’t some low-level god but a second-tier god of the God Realm—considered supreme by the people of Douluo Continent, an existence to be revered.

  And yet, in front of Qin Xiao, such a powerful being couldn’t resist at all. A mere snap of his fingers was enough to erase him completely. What kind of terrifying power did Qin Xiao possess?

  This realization brought a newfound level of awe and fear toward Qin Xiao.

  With a wave of his hand, Qin Xiao summoned the God of Evil’s throne into his grasp. After examining it briefly, he called out a name.

  “Zhao Wuji.”

  From the crowd, Zhao Wuji—a burly figure—hurried forward, dropping to one knee with an expression of utmost reverence. “Zhao Wuji greets Your Majesty!”

  “You’ve absorbed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger’s spirit ring, so you already carry traces of the God of Evil’s power. This throne is a perfect match for you. I now bestow it upon you.”

  With another wave, Qin Xiao sent the divine throne floating in front of Zhao Wuji.

  “Your Majesty, this… this is too great an honor. I am unworthy,” Zhao Wuji stammered, his voice trembling with excitement.

  “Take it,” Qin Xiao said ftly. “I still need your service in the future.”

  Zhao Wuji had proven his loyalty by risking his life to protect Qin Xiao’s loved ones in the past. Though his talent was mediocre, a divine throne would more than compensate for his shortcomings.

  “Thank you, Your Majesty! Zhao Wuji will not fail you!”

  Zhao Wuji, his emotions surging, began the process of fusing with the divine throne. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that he, Old Zhao, would one day ascend to godhood.

  “Zhao Wuji’s rise is truly meteoric!”

  Spectators, including Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and the Supreme Elder of Star Luo Empire, couldn’t hide their envy.

  Moments ter, a powerful divine aura emanated from the skies above Thunder God City as Zhao Wuji completed his ascension.

  Now standing alongside Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Liu Erlong, Qian Renxue, and Meng Yiran, Zhao Wuji joined the ranks of gods under Qin Xiao’s rule.

  The God of Destruction, however, was fuming. His heart bled as he witnessed yet another divine throne—one that belonged to their God System—fall into Qin Xiao’s hands.

  “Qin Xiao, if I survive this, I will expose your tyranny to the entire God Realm!”

  Qin Xiao merely sneered. “At this point, do you really think survival is an option?”

  With another snap of his fingers, thunder roared above.

  A bolt of lightning filled with annihition energy streaked down toward the God of Sughter.

  “Qin Xiao! What’s the point of this? It was the God of Destruction who insulted you—why not kill him first?”

  In the face of imminent death, the God of Sughter panicked, his body trembling as a bone-chilling cold surged through him.

  “God of Sughter!”

  The God of Destruction roared, feigning outrage.

  The God of Sughter, however, saw through the act. Internally, he cursed. Damn it, God of Destruction, can’t you keep your mouth shut? First, you got the God of Evil killed, and now you’re dragging me down too!

  “I’m not, I didn’t!” the God of Destruction stammered, looking helplessly at the chaos unfolding.

  Crack!

  The lightning descended, sealing the God of Sughter’s fate. Moments ter, another divine throne floated into Qin Xiao’s possession.

  The God of Destruction stood frozen, his expression full of disbelief. But the God of Sughter, after mouthing three silent words of resignation, also perished under the annihiting thunder. His divine essence scattered into ash, leaving behind a radiant crimson divine throne now resting in Qin Xiao’s hand.

  The God of Destruction’s mind went bnk. In that moment, he finally understood—Qin Xiao was utterly ruthless in his killings. There was no hesitation, no mercy. To Qin Xiao, sying gods was as effortless as chopping vegetables.

  “Seven Treasures Gzed Tile Sect’s Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, step forward.”

  Qin Xiao’s voice echoed across the assembly. At his call, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo’s faces changed momentarily before breaking into expressions of uncontrolble excitement and joy.

  They knew what it meant to be called out on this day of divine ascension. Every person Qin Xiao named had ascended to godhood.

  “Ning Fengzhi present.”

  “Chen Xin present.”

  Both men stepped forward, kneeling on one knee, hands raised high in anticipation of their divine titles.

  “Ning Fengzhi, I bestow upon you the God of Pride’s Divine Throne.”

  “Chen Xin, I bestow upon you the God of Sughter’s Divine Throne.”

  What?!

  “I’m being granted a first-tier divine throne?” Ning Fengzhi’s heart raced with exhiration. This was far beyond what he had expected—a monumental honor.

  “This God of Sughter’s Divine Throne aligns perfectly with my Seven Kill Sword martial spirit. Even as a second-tier divine throne, it will surely shine in my hands!” Chen Xin thought, his anticipation palpable. The divine throne was undoubtedly tailored for him.

  For Qin Xiao, this was more than just repaying loyalty. These were the people who had stood steadfastly by his side, and he rewarded them generously.

  As Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo began inheriting their divine thrones, many eyes turned toward the God of Destruction, curiosity burning in their gazes. Who would inherit his divine throne?

  Even the God of Destruction grew silent, finally realizing that Qin Xiao had never viewed them as equals.

  He felt like livestock, sughtered when needed—fresh and ready to serve his purpose.

  “Great Gods of Destruction and Life, do you hear the desperate call of your loyal servant? Save me!” The God of Destruction began praying fervently, clinging to a sliver of hope.

  But Qin Xiao’s next words shattered his resolve.

  “Ah Yin.”

  “I bestow upon you the God of Life’s Divine Throne.”

  Gasps filled the air. The God of Life and God of Destruction had a unique bond. Their divine thrones were tied to their Seeds of Life and Seeds of Destruction, which only emerged upon their deaths.

  Qin Xiao’s decision to bestow a God-King’s throne was a serious and deliberate one. Unlike granting other divine thrones, this was no casual act.

  Ah Yin’s life attribute made her the ideal successor to the God of Life’s Divine Throne.

  “What?! The God of Life’s Divine Throne?”

  The God of Destruction’s eyes widened in horror. As he saw the vibrant green seed appear, his world crumbled.

  “That aura… it’s unmistakably the unique essence of the God of Life.”

  “Does this mean… the God of Life has fallen?”

  “And if the God of Life is gone… could the God of Destruction also…”

  The God of Destruction’s thoughts spiraled, each realization more terrifying than the st.

  Even without delving further, he knew the truth. The God of Destruction had likely perished as well.

  The light in his eyes dimmed.

  If even the God-Kings had fallen, what hope remained for him?

  Tired. Let it all end.

  Ah Yin, after merging with the Seed of Life, radiated an aura far surpassing that of Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, and other first-tier gods. As a God-King, her power was truly unparalleled.

  Her transformation unleashed an immense surge of life energy, which rippled outward in green waves. Wherever the light reached, miraculous changes occurred.

  For soul masters, the changes were subtle, but for ordinary people, the effects were dramatic.

  “My decades-long lung disease… it’s gone!”

  “I can feel my right hand again—it’s no longer numb!”

  “My blind left eye… I can see light!”

  Voices of astonishment and gratitude erupted throughout the crowd.

  Under the influence of divine life energy, many people felt as though they had been reborn.

  The crowd buzzed with awe and wonder, their reverence for Qin Xiao and Ah Yin reaching new heights.

  Cp, cp, cp.

  The sounds of cheers and admiration mingled with the rustling of the green energy waves spreading across the nd. Life was flourishing in every corner of the gathering.

  As waves of people knelt in gratitude to Ah Yin, a new name echoed through the air.

  “Deep Sea Demon Whale King!”

  “Your servant is here!”

  A figure cd in gleaming purple battle armor stepped forward. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King, having surpassed the million-year cultivation threshold, had ascended to become a god. However, his title was that of a divine official—less than a true god by the standards of the Divine Realm.

  “I bestow upon you the God of Destruction’s Divine Throne.”

  At Qin Xiao’s decree, the God of Destruction’s face turned ashen, his heart sinking.

  “So the moment has come after all, hasn’t it?”

  “Qin Xiao, I curse you—”

  Before he could finish, a torrent of lightning descended, obliterating him in an instant. This time, it wasn’t a single strike but a deluge of thunderbolts, reducing him to nothing before he could utter another sound.

  The God of Destruction’s Divine Throne descended, and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King absorbed it. Another deity was born.

  The onlookers, who had initially been in awe, were now numb to the spectacle. After witnessing the ascension of first-tier gods and even a God-King, the emergence of a mere second-tier god no longer stirred much excitement.

  “Thus concludes the Divine Ascension Ceremony. All spectators are to leave in an orderly fashion,” announced the soul masters tasked with maintaining order. The crowd began dispersing, while Qin Xiao, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, and other gods retreated to the council hall.

  Divine Realm.

  The gods of the Destruction System gathered, their expressions tense. Before them burned three soul mps, representing the life force of the God of Destruction, God of Evil, and God of Sughter.

  “They’ve been gone for quite some time now. By all logic, they should have found Qin Xiao. Their soul mps still burn brightly, so it seems nothing has happened,” one god specuted.

  “Ha! What could possibly happen? If Qin Xiao wants to establish himself in the Divine Realm, he’ll need our support. He’s likely treating them with the utmost courtesy,” another added.

  “Indeed. Even if Qin Xiao is at the God-King level, he’s not immune to the need for alliances. He must be offering them considerable benefits to win their favor.”

  The gods debated lightly, each offering their theories.

  However, amidst the discussion, the God of Evil’s soul mp flickered.

  “Was that an illusion?”

  “It must have been. Perhaps the great distance between us caused some interference,” another god dismissed it casually.

  But then, the God of Evil’s soul mp flickered again, this time violently, like a strobe light that blinded those watching.

  The gods could no longer stay calm.

  “Something’s wrong! Such intense flickering means his life force is fading—it’s like a candle in the wind!”

  “Does this mean… the God of Evil has met with disaster?”

  “Could Qin Xiao truly have dared to harm them?”

  Their faces filled with disbelief.

  They didn’t yet realize that not only had the God of Evil fallen, but even God-Kings had perished at Qin Xiao’s hands. Their naivety left them unprepared for the truth.

  Before their horrified eyes, the God of Evil’s soul mp extinguished.

  Gasp—

  “The God of Evil is dead!”

  The room fell into chaos.

  Before they could recover, the God of Sughter’s soul mp began flickering.

  “Could it be that the God of Sughter is in danger too?”

  Their anxiety mounted. However, unlike the gradual fade of the God of Evil’s mp, the God of Sughter’s mp flickered twice and then went dark instantly.

  “Qin Xiao has gone too far! Sughtering gods so recklessly—does he not fear the wrath of the Divine Council or the retaliation of the gods?”

  Anger erupted among them.

  “This is unacceptable! He thinks gaining the favor of the Kind God-King and Evil God-King gives him free rein? We must take action and report his crimes, driving him out of the Divine Realm!”

  Yet before this decration settled, the God of Destruction’s soul mp extinguished as well.

  “What…”

  The room fell silent. Many gods froze in pce, their faces pale with shock, their mouths agape but no words forthcoming.

  It dawned on them that the three gods sent to confront Qin Xiao had been utterly annihited.

  “This Qin Xiao… he shows no mercy.”

  “So brutal… so ruthless…”

  One god broke the silence. “Fellow deities, we cannot stay silent any longer. We must descend together and confront Qin Xiao.”

  Another god hesitated. “Um, I just remembered… my wife is about to give birth. I must leave to tend to her.”

  “My daughter has an assignment waiting for me to help with.”

  “Sorry, but I don’t know you well enough to accompany you.”

  Excuses flowed freely, and gods began leaving one after another.

  Confront Qin Xiao? It was suicide.

  Anyone could see the pattern: whoever went to challenge him… would not return.

  (End of Chapter)

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