"Teacher Chen, we're only at the sixtieth level or so. Becoming a god still seems pretty far off for us, doesn't it?"
It wasn't that Fatty was scared—it was just that the conditions for godhood were ridiculously harsh, and there was even a trial at the end. Ha! Ma Hongjun might look simple, but he wasn't actually stupid.
The godhood trials required a minimum cultivation of Titled Douluo. If they, mere Soul Emperors, went there, wouldn't they just be cannon fodder?
Chen Xiaoming glanced at the sharp-witted Ma Hongjun and shook his head. These people… could they not let him finish pretending—ahem—speaking, before jumping to conclusions?
"Of course. Your cultivation is still too low. I suggest that if you inherit a God Position in the future, you should at least cultivate to level 95 or higher first. Otherwise, you may not even pass the trials."
The trials weren't easy. Even Tang San, with his protagonist's halo, barely made it through the final challenge—facing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. As for the rest? Without Tang San's help, they'd be in serious trouble.
"But don't worry about this trip," Chen Xiaoming continued. "Although we're heading to a place related to godhood, it only concerns Xiao San. The rest of you are just going there for training and cultivation."
As he spoke, Chen Xiaoming's gaze naturally fell on Tang San. The Sea God's Position—this was meant for him alone. Without Tang San, others might not even have a chance.
As for the items required for the Sea God's Nine Trials, Chen Xiaoming wasn't too concerned. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud should be in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. Even Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu hadn't discovered it, or else they would've taken it long ago.
"Only related to Xiao San? Could it be…"
Grandmaster let out a soft hum of surprise, catching the deeper meaning in Chen Xiaoming's words. Five years ago, Chen Xiaoming had already mentioned that Tang San would become a god and fight him. And now, he was bringing it up again.
"That's right. The place we're going is called Sea God Island. There, Tang San will undergo the Sea God's Trials. If he passes, he will inherit the Sea God's Position."
As soon as the words fell, everyone was stunned. The Sea God's Position?
Tang San was going to become a god?!
Seeing their shocked expressions, Chen Xiaoming couldn't help but enjoy the moment. It wasn't easy for him—he even had to train his own opponents. So difficult.
Why didn't he just fight the existing Sea God or Asura God?
Because he simply followed his own instincts.
There was no rush. Ready-made gods?
Where was the fun in that?
Cough cough cough. Almost got sidetracked again.
Chen Xiaoming cleared his throat and didn't say much more. He set a three-day deadline for them to adjust and prepare. Three days later, they would depart for Sea God Island.
...
After the discussion, Chen Xiaoming didn't idle around. Under Grandmaster's guidance, he personally visited the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
However, the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, who was actually Qian Renxue in disguise, was nowhere to be seen.
Perhaps, due to Chen Xiaoming's overwhelming pressure, Qian Daoliu had recalled her, making her focus entirely on cultivation to prepare for the Angel God's Trials.
She needed to become a god as soon as possible to face Chen Xiaoming in their five-year promise.
Inside the palace, Chen Xiaoming had a private meeting with Emperor Xue Ye. No one knew what they discussed, but when the emperor emerged, he was beaming with joy.
After leaving the palace, Chen Xiaoming didn't linger. There was just one thing left to do—find Oscar.
As luck would have it, the very next day, Oscar returned to Shrek Academy alongside Tang San.
That evening, everyone gathered to celebrate the reunion of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Of course, Chen Xiaoming attended as well—just in time to witness Ning Rongrong's terrifying alcohol tolerance.
Oscar was the first to pass out. Then, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Dai Mubai, and finally Tang San—all fell one after another, completely outmatched by Ning Rongrong.
Chen Xiaoming sat on the side, watching the fallen Shrek members, sighing silently for them.
Pathetic. They need more training.
As for why Chen Xiaoming didn't pass out?
Are you joking? He, Chen Xiaoming, was a legendary existence across all worlds.
Ever heard of cheats?
When he was almost drunk, he simply clicked on his status bar—
Drunk? No way. Instantly sober.
It only cost ten million experience points—a trivial amount for him.
…Wait a minute.
Why didn't he just use soul power to force out the alcohol?!
The next day.
Despite drinking heavily the night before, everyone was up early the next morning.
When Chen Xiaoming woke up, he saw that Tang San and the others were already ready to depart.
After some quick preparations, they didn't waste time. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud had already been given to Tang San by Emperor Xue Ye, and Tang San had officially become Xue Beng's teacher.
At the gates of Heaven Dou City, the carriages were ready.
Many had come to see them off—not just the Shrek Academy teachers, but also Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and even the elders of Tang Sect, all invited by Grandmaster.
Seeing the reluctant expressions on everyone's faces, Chen Xiaoming didn't rush them. The journey ahead was long. Besides, he couldn't just carry Tang San and the others and fly there directly.
After some brief farewells, Tang San and his team finally departed for Sea God Island.
...
Chen Xiaoming remained mostly silent along the way. Even when he sensed hidden observers trailing them, he didn't bother taking action. Instead, he used the boredom as an excuse to entertain himself.
The journey was mostly smooth, aside from encountering a band of foolish wolf bandits who clearly didn't know their place.
Of course, Tang San and the others took care of them effortlessly.
A few days later, they arrived at Vast Sea City—the largest coastal city and port city in the western border of the Heaven Dou Empire.
"Phew, finally here."
Reaching this city meant Sea God Island wasn't far away.
Now, the only question was—would they encounter the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?
If they did… now that would be interesting.
Leading Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others into the city, Chen Xiaoming quickly noticed that the local men's attention had shifted to Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the other girls.
Their heated, lustful gazes made Chen Xiaoming's brows furrow.
With a cold snort, he casually unleashed a wave of soul power.
In an instant, dozens of lecherous men collapsed in terror, their faces pale as they trembled under his gaze, no longer daring to look up.
"Hmph. Move."
Chen Xiaoming spoke indifferently.
They dared to stare?
Even he hadn't gotten a good look yet!
This was merely a warning. If they had further thoughts, he wouldn't mind teaching them a harsher lesson.
Seeing Chen Xiaoming stand up for them, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing all beamed with joy, their silver-bell laughter ringing through the air.
Tang San and Dai Mubai exchanged glances, then sighed with bitter smiles.
Sure, this might attract Spirit Hall's attention, but so what?
Even if Spirit Hall found them…
With Chen Xiaoming here, would they really dare to cause trouble?
Sigh… being Chen Xiaoming would sure be nice.
-------
Want to read ahead of schedule?
Join here for advance chapters: patreon.com / igotneonlight