Divine Realm, within the majestic palace.

The Divine Realm Committee.

The five Divine Kings gathered here once more—yet another repetitive scene, day after day.

The topic of expanding the Divine Realm symbolized the ongoing clash between two major factions within it.

Since Tang San had fully grasped control over the Divine Realm's core, this conflict had played out endlessly.

"Sea God, the expansion of the Divine Realm is urgent. It's time to open up a new realm!" The God of Destruction, clad in a pitch-black cloak, with scarlet eyes, fixed his gaze on the blue-haired youth seated at the head.

"No! Expanding the Divine Realm would shake its very foundations—I refuse!" Tang San's voice left no room for doubt, forcefully suppressing the God of Destruction's aggressive stance.

Still the same!

Damn it!

Goodness, Evil—even the God of Life doesn't stand by my side. Does that mean the Divine Realm will only serve Tang San's will?

Returning to his castle, the God of Destruction suddenly sneered.

Tang San, if you show no kindness, don't blame me for responding without mercy!

A ball of green and purple-black energy rose in his hand, pulsating with endless brilliance, as the intent of destruction made it impossible for him and the God of Life to have a child.

Once, he had thought of using both their original powers to create a child together. The union of Destruction and Life would be Creation itself. But, in the end, they failed.

However, he had kept the two origin seeds that contained their essence. Now was the time for them to serve his purpose!

Suddenly, a rift in space opened, and without hesitation, the God of Destruction cast the two seeds out—towards Douluo Continent!

"Tang San! Let's see if your so-called 'fated child,' treated like a dog, is stronger, or the one I've chosen!"

"Dare to go against me, Tang San!"

"You've already chosen the path to your own destruction!"

At this time, Tang San had sent Tang Wutong to the lower realm, sealing her memories and dividing part of her divine consciousness, placing it into that auspicious beast.

---

The forest was red, and the hills were green—so, what color do you think the little deer is?

"My lord, the deer is black!"

In the restroom, Jiang Bai controlled the legendary Divine Deer, leading his teammates to a glorious spree.

One precise strike—victory achieved! MVP in every match!

This is the power of your National Server Yao master!

"Another win, isn't it?"

"I told you, Yao is the most successful hero in the King's Glory!"

"One person carrying four deadweights—can win even with my feet!"

Jiang Bai, a renowned National Server Yao expert, was the center of attention.

As for the concern and question marks from his teammates? Blocked with a single swipe.

"Quiet down! Let Lord Deer handle this!"

One hand clutching toilet paper, the other executing flawless moves.

"Defeat!"

"Damn it!"

"A bunch of useless teammates!"

Suddenly, Jiang Bai's phone emitted an intense flash of light.

With a loud bang!

Everything went dark.

Douluo Continent.

In the Douling Empire, in the legendary place where Sea God Tang San's journey began.

Holy Spirit Village!

Thousands of years had passed, and it was no longer the simple, rustic village it once was.

While it lacked the skyscrapers of the Sun and Moon Empire or the futuristic feel of modern soul tools, it had developed into a flourishing small town.

In front of a small shop, Jiang Bai lay lazily on a rattan chair, basking in the sun.

The bustling street was filled with adults pulling children along, all heading towards the plaza. Someone called out, "Xiao Bai? Why aren't you going yet? Waiting for the village chief to spank you?"

Jiang Bai lazily waved a hand. "Uncle Liu, no rush!"

"Well, if you're in no hurry, I'll take my little Liu along first!" muttered the man, reverently chanting, "Sea God bless us, Sea God bless us," as he walked.

"The Spirit Awakening is about to start!"

Jiang Bai appeared calm, but inside, his heart was pounding wildly.

Six years! Six full years!

Only he knew how he'd managed to survive.

Orphaned, he was lucky that the kind-hearted village chief took him in. Otherwise, his journey would have been hell right from the start.

In the world of Douluo Dalu II, ordinary people have no access to cultivation.

Without extraordinary luck, even a Spirit Awakening would be out of reach. What? You expect the Empire to provide support? Ridiculous.

Those nobles would rather keep the class hierarchy intact.

Every time a prodigy rises among commoners, they're either absorbed into the nobility or eliminated by them.

Why would they willingly create potential rivals and add to their troubles?

Besides, what kind of spirit could a commoner even awaken?

Since the fall of the Spirit Hall, no organization has been willing to help civilians awaken their spirits.

As for the so-called greatest organization on the Douluo Continent, Shrek Academy? That's an even bigger joke.

Didn't you see that Shrek only admits "monsters"?

And what qualifies as a monster? One, having supreme talent and a top-tier spirit; two, possessing noble credentials from a province.

Can an ordinary person obtain those?

But Holy Spirit Village is different. According to the tradition left by the old village chief, every child from Holy Spirit Village is allowed to undergo Spirit Awakening.

No matter their status or wealth.

"Hope I can awaken a powerful spirit. Otherwise, I'm bound to end up as nobody!"

Jiang Bai had no knowledge of his parents' spirits, so for him, the Spirit Awakening was like opening a mystery box.

In this world where spirits and talent determine everything, without a good spirit, one is destined to a life of mediocrity!

Especially in this Douluo II era—the era when Tang San treats those with fate as mere tools!

Jiang Bai felt a chill run down his spine! Becoming a god under Tang San's watch seemed next to impossible.

"Oh, heavens, at least give me some kind of cheat ability! At the very least—something stronger than Huo Yuhao's hack."

"Think about Huo Yuhao—the so-called fated child of destiny, but treated like a pet!"

"He loved Wang Dong, yet Tang San forced him into a twisted fusion with Tang Wutong, making her a living leash."

"If he wasn't so hung up on 'pure love,' wouldn't it have been better to have Ju Zi on one side and Qiu'er on the other?"

"But no, he insisted on clinging to Tang Wutong!"

"With the fortune of Douluo Continent on his side, the guidance of Elder Electrolux, and even ten-thousand-year soul beasts willingly sacrificing themselves, he had a golden start."

"If he didn't manage to create his own god position, at least inheriting a first-rank god should have been within reach."

"Instead, he inherited the Emotion God role, which didn't suit him at all, wasting his talent."

"In the end, he forced himself to forgive his father, took on the surname Dai again, and even abandoned his own child. Didn't he end up becoming exactly the person he once despised?"

"How tragic, how ironic!"

The thought of Tang San having control over the entire Douluo Continent now made Jiang Bai realize just how doomed his own start was.

And that nonsense about gods not interfering in the lower realm!

Does Tang San care about appearances?

Look at Tang Wutong's ninth soul skill, Sea God's Descent—she literally summoned her own father down here!

Shameless!

Remembering the location of some treasured places he knew, such as the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, came to mind.

Of course, it's not the Yin Yang Love Querying Valley Jiang Bai's interested in—he has no intention of changing his personality or becoming soft-hearted.

Yet with Tang San keeping a watchful eye, he knew he wouldn't be able to access it in this lifetime.

If he didn't awaken a powerful spirit… his future would look bleak!

Tang San, you're ruthless!

"Xiao Bai, time to go for your Spirit Awakening!"

"Got it, Village Chief!"

Hearing the familiar call, Jiang Bai lazily shrugged and slowly made his way to the Spirit Awakening plaza.