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Seeing the unusual task for his Fourth Life Trial in his mind, Su Ming was puzzled. Was the Life Goddess trying to stir up some drama?

"Has she been so bored in the God Realm?" he wondered. "Or maybe she simply couldn't think of another way to test me?"

In the God Realm, the God of Destruction and Sea God exchanged exasperated glances, looking at the Life Goddess, who was smiling mischievously.

"Greenie, don't you think this Fourth Trial is a bit too casual? What if Qian Renxue, the Angel God's successor, isn't interested in Su Ming?" the God of Destruction rumbled. "Is this trial supposed to encourage him to just force a kiss?"

The Sea God chimed in, feeling the test was overly simple. "If it were me, I wouldn't worry about mutual consent. I'd just make sure my skills were enough to pass directly! Why prolong the process?"

The Life Goddess gave them both a cool look. "This is my trial. I decide what's appropriate. Besides, I'm eager to see what kind of spark may ignite between Su Ming and Qian Renxue. Su Ming's life energy is already exceptionally strong; he doesn't need added pressure to push his growth."

Her tone made the Sea God break into a cold sweat, realizing he'd angered her. Internally, though, he couldn't help feeling a bit resentful—why was she allowed to intervene in his trials, but he couldn't even offer a suggestion?

"Come on, Asura God," he muttered to himself. "Here's hoping you can help smooth the way for Tang San. Otherwise, it'll be too late! Su Ming's already backed by three deities, while Tang San has only me. It doesn't look good…"

In the City of Slaughter, the Asura God's consciousness watched over Tang San as he completed Hell's Road. The god marveled at the mutation of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, granting him the ability to absorb others' energy and strengthen himself. In under a year, he'd completed a hundred challenges and was now battling the Ten-Headed Fierce Sun Serpent in Hell's Road. Soon, Tang San would pass his first trial and earn the Killing God Domain.

Yet, the Asura God's mind drifted back to Su Ming's progress. Su Ming had surged through three levels, progressing far faster than Tang San. It was clear now—he would have to intervene, bending the rules where possible to help Tang San inherit his god position more swiftly. The Sea God wasn't the only one thinking of cutting corners.

One detail still puzzled the Asura God: how was Bibi Dong unaffected by the Rakshasa God's malevolent aura? She had endured two severe mental traumas, yet somehow recovered without him even noticing—and now she could even wield some of that malevolence?

Long ago, when Bibi Dong survived Hell's Road in the City of Slaughter, he hadn't bestowed his inheritance on her, allowing the latent influence of the Rakshasa God to ensnare her instead. This was part of his plan: to have mutually opposed deities arise within the Spirit Hall and watch the eventual clash between them, anticipating that his chosen successor would ultimately triumph. It was a pity that events hadn't followed his script.

Still, he had contingency plans. Qian Renxue would have to find someone willing to sacrifice their life to open the gate to the God Realm for her ninth god trial. The Sea God had already covertly planted a sliver of his spirit in her path, ensuring her trial would remain incomplete, thereby limiting her potential strength.

But even with such preparations, Tang San was still at a disadvantage. Even if the Sea God arranged for Bo Saixi to sacrifice herself to expedite Tang San's ninth trial, Tang San would need another helper. Facing three gods, even a dual god might struggle.

Finally, the Asura God's attention shifted to the Lord of Slaughter—Tang Chen, who was parasitized by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King. An idea sparked in his mind.

Tang Chen had already completed the Asura God's eighth trial. He'd manipulated circumstances to let the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King possess Tang Chen, setting the stage for Tang San's eventual dual god inheritance. Once Tang San completed the relatively straightforward Sea God trials, he could walk Tang Chen's path for the Asura God's ninth trial. But recent developments necessitated a different approach.

Tang Chen couldn't die—not yet. He needed to serve as Tang San's future ally.

After pondering, the Asura God settled on a plan. He still possessed a spare Killing God inheritance and would grant it to Tang Chen. Given Tang Chen's experience, he should find it relatively easy to pass.

Without delay, the Asura God set his plan in motion.

"Tang Chen, to help Tang San inherit both god positions, you will fulfill your last purpose."

However, because of the bat's influence, even killing the parasite wouldn't restore Tang Chen's life force, which was outside the Asura God's domain.

Wait—he had an idea!

The Asura God's mind flitted to two second-tier deities: the God of Food and the Nine-Colored Goddess. Perhaps this was the perfect opportunity to draw them into the scheme.

Leaving a fragment of his consciousness in the City of Slaughter, the Asura God quickly departed the Asura God Hall, racing toward the God of Food and the Nine-Colored Goddess's abodes. The Sea God was preoccupied with the Life Goddess and the God of Destruction. Timing couldn't be better.

As for the Good and Evil God-Kings? Conveniently, they weren't in the God Realm.