Chapter 37: Inheritance of the Divine Throne

The moment the God Position entered Bibi Dong’s body, a powerful devouring force erupted from within her, churning the surrounding elements and causing even the space itself to distort.

Bibi Dong immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and closed her eyes. At that moment, her soul power underwent a transformation, evolving into a singular, exotic energy that transcended soul power and began to grow continuously.

Behind her, two spider beast spirits appeared. They were immense, filling the entire Pope’s Palace, and let out thunderous roars. Seeing this, Ling Xiao pulled Bibi Dong directly into his Devouring God Realm.

The God Realm was saturated with Divine Origin—a unique energy far superior to the soul power of the Douluo Continent or the divine power of the traditional God Realm.

The two spiders opened their massive maws, incessantly devouring the ambient energy. Their bodies shifted, becoming more solid as mysterious, intricate golden patterns manifested upon them.

Within Bibi Dong, her energy continued to convert from soul power to Divine Origin. Her features and physique grew ever more perfect, and the aura she exuded became increasingly majestic.

Ling Xiao observed her; her strength was now on par with a God King, surpassing even the Goddess of Life, and sufficient to rival the Asura God King.

Three-quarters of an hour later, Bibi Dong opened her eyes, a flash of gold darting through them. The two spiders behind her were now as massive as mountains and had become entirely physical, emitting a powerful pressure no weaker than her own.

"Congratulations, Teacher, on becoming a god!" Ling Xiao said with a smile as she awoke.

"What is there to congratulate? Becoming a god is merely the beginning; there are many gods in the God Realm," Bibi Dong replied with a light chuckle.

"Not quite, Teacher. Your current strength is already at the God King level. Even in the God Realm, there are very few who reach that height," Ling Xiao said.

There were only three God Kings in the current God Realm. Although Bibi Dong’s strength was currently at the God King level, her future would certainly not stop there.

"Is that so? A God King!" Bibi Dong murmured, looking at Ling Xiao in silence. She had always known he was powerful—perhaps even an invincible existence in the God Realm—but now that she herself had reached the God King level, she still found herself unable to perceive the true extent of his power.

"Xiao’er!" Bibi Dong asked, "What level has your strength reached?"

Ling Xiao paused slightly and replied, "My current strength is at the peak of the God Ancestor realm. The God Realm is merely a small place that I could destroy with a flick of my finger."

Hiss!

Bibi Dong gasped. Although she did not know what the God Ancestor realm was, the ability to destroy the entire God Realm at will was proof enough of his power. She looked at him with a soft gaze, realizing that Ling Xiao was truly as he had been described: someone who stood above the nine heavens.

"Teacher, what was the content of your God Trial?" Ling Xiao asked out of curiosity. He did not know if the trials inherited after the god position was passed on remained the same as his own. If it had still required killing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger—which was already dead, its existence vanished—the trial would have been impossible to complete.

Bibi Dong sensed her own internal state and said, "My trial is very simple: I only need to keep cultivating. Every time I break through a major realm, I complete a trial."

"The first three trials correspond to three levels above the God King: God Venerable, God Master, and God Ancestor. Each breakthrough in a major tier increases one's strength by ten thousand times."

"As for the subsequent trials, I do not yet know. Perhaps it is because my current strength is still too weak, and the goal is too far away."

"I see." Ling Xiao was silent for a moment before asking, "And what are the rewards?"

"There are currently three stages of rewards. Reaching the God Venerable level grants the first: Heaven-Devouring, a domain-based divine skill that can consume energy within the domain and convert it into one's own power."

"Reaching the God Master level grants the second: Devouring Armor."

"Reaching the God Ancestor level grants the third: the Divine Pet, Devouring Beast."

Ling Xiao nodded. While these rewards could not compare to his own, they were indeed formidable.

"This is truly an incredibly powerful god position," Bibi Dong remarked with emotion. She now understood that there were three tiers beyond the God King, and Ling Xiao was at the peak God Ancestor level—nine minor realms above her current standing. With his power, he could likely extinguish her in an instant.

"Xiao’er, where do you intend to go next?" Bibi Dong asked. She knew that such a powerful existence would never be content to stay in this place.

Ling Xiao pondered. Once he had secured god positions for those close to him, he would move on to other worlds. His growth here had reached its limit; he needed to venture into more powerful realms to continue evolving.

"Yes," Ling Xiao said. "Teacher, after I have found god positions for all of you, I will leave this place. As for when I will return, I do not know."

Bibi Dong felt a pang of loss in her heart, but she knew this was inevitable. She and Ling Xiao were not on the same level; even with her current god position, the gap in strength remained vast. Separation was certain.

Ling Xiao did not notice anything amiss. He still needed to complete the ninth trial of his Holy Spirit God position—the Illusion of Charm test. He could use Hu Liena’s soul skill for this, and then he could pass that god position on to her.

"Teacher, I am going to find Sister Na’er. My Holy Spirit God trial requires her assistance," Ling Xiao said.

"Very well. Nana is resting in her room."

"Understood!" Ling Xiao nodded, his figure flickering and vanishing from before Bibi Dong, taking the Devouring God Realm with him.

Once the realm vanished, Bibi Dong returned to her original spot. Suddenly, she frowned. She realized that the energy of this world was far too low-level; cultivation would be agonizingly slow here. Only the God Realm would be slightly better.

Ling Xiao arrived at his bedroom door and sensed Hu Liena’s presence. Though he found it strange, he knocked gently.

"Sister Na’er, are you there?" he asked softly.

After a moment of silence, a voice came from within.

"Xiao’er! Wait, wait a moment! I’ll be right there!" Hu Liena’s panicked voice responded quickly.

Ling Xiao looked puzzled but did not open the door. A few minutes later, the door swung open.

He looked at Hu Liena: her hair was disheveled, her clothes were in disarray and not properly fastened, a fair shoulder was exposed, and she was missing a shoe on one foot, her smooth, jade-like foot stepping directly on the floor.

"Sister Na’er, what is going on? Why are you in my room?" Seeing her appearance, a flicker of confusion crossed his eyes.

"Ah! Nothing, nothing at all!" Hu Liena replied flustered, her eyes darting away.

Ling Xiao looked at the strange behavior but did not press further; it was not as if she hadn’t snuck into his room before. He walked inside, saw the messy bed and the clothes scattered across it, and looked back at her.

Hu Liena was in a state of mental chaos, her face flushed red as she lowered her head, twisting her clothes in her hands.

"Sister Na’er, why do you come to my room when I’m not home? Don’t you usually only come when I’m here?" he asked.

"Ah!" Hu Liena didn’t know how to answer, her heart racing with panic. Why hadn’t the Teacher told her Xiao’er was back? What was she supposed to do now that she had been caught red-handed? She searched for an explanation, but despairingly realized there was no good one.

Ling Xiao looked at the bed and noticed various garments—not only Hu Liena’s but also some that carried Bibi Dong’s scent. He shook his head and stepped forward, grabbing a handful of the clothing. They were intimate items, small enough that he could hold several in one hand.

Seeing what he held, Hu Liena’s face turned deep crimson. Those were her undergarments, specifically the most private ones. To have them held by Ling Xiao left her mind completely blank.

Ling Xiao sorted the clothes based on their scent—one pile for Hu Liena, one for Bibi Dong. As he did so, a cry of shock rang out.

"Xiao’er!!!"

He turned to see Bibi Dong standing in the doorway. She was flushed, her eyes filled with shyness and panic.

"Teacher!" Ling Xiao looked at her, confused by the intense emotional fluctuations in the room.

Bibi Dong stood frozen, looking at the sorted clothes on the bed and the piece of purple fabric with several straps that Ling Xiao was still holding. Her figure swayed, and a look of despair crossed her face.

Ling Xiao looked at her strangely, feeling as though she had become dull and vacant. "Teacher, are you alright?"

He placed the garments down and walked over to her. Bibi Dong finally snapped out of it, though she dared not look at him, keeping her head lowered and her hands clenched.

"Teacher, why didn't you tell me Xiao’er was back?" the blushing Hu Liena whispered to Bibi Dong.

"I... I forgot," Bibi Dong replied softly. After inheriting the Devouring God position, she had been entirely focused on cultivation and had completely forgotten. She had only remembered moments ago and rushed over, but it was too late.

"Teacher, Sister Na’er, have you both been staying in my room during this time?" Ling Xiao asked. He sensed their combined auras everywhere, which meant they had spent a great deal of time there during his year-long absence.

"Yes," they both answered, their voices so quiet they were barely audible, neither daring to meet his gaze.

Ling Xiao nodded. He didn’t ask why; it didn’t matter. They were the masters of the Pope’s Palace, after all, and could stay wherever they pleased.

"Sister Na’er!"

"Ah! Yes, Xiao’er?" Hu Liena looked up, her expression shy.

"I need your help with something!"

"What is it?" Hearing him, Hu Liena lifted her head slightly.

"I need you to use your Charm soul skill on me. It is the final requirement for my Holy Spirit God trial!"

"Oh, is that all? Alright then."

Hu Liena nodded, rushed to the bed to straighten her clothes and hair, put on her shoe, and then activated her soul skill. One yellow, one purple, and four black rings swirled around her.

"Sixth Soul Skill: Charming Fragrance!"

Her pupils turned pink, and a pink mist began to emanate from her body, carrying an exotic scent that even caught an unprepared Bibi Dong off guard.

Ling Xiao did not resist, letting himself be enveloped by the mist. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened them again, a dozen women dressed in pink translucent veils appeared before him, their figures graceful and enchanting.

However, Ling Xiao paid them no mind, for Lan Xue’s voice rang out: "Ding! Congratulations, Master. The ninth trial of the Holy Spirit God is complete. Reward: Holy Spirit Realm!"

As the system’s voice faded, Ling Xiao said, "That’s enough, Sister Na’er. You can deactivate the skill."

Even though he could have forcibly shattered the illusion, doing so would have injured her. As the scene vanished, he looked at her and said, "Alright, Sister Na’er, I am going to pass the god position to you now."

"What? A god position!" Hu Liena was stunned. She quickly shook her head, "No, Xiao’er! Even if you have more than one, how can you give it to me? This is a god we’re talking about!"

"It’s fine. I have already received the rewards for the god position; it is useless to me now, so I might as well pass it on. Don’t refuse, Sister Na’er!"

"But..."

Before she could finish, Ling Xiao had already retrieved the god position and presented it to her. Hu Liena looked at it with wonder. Ling Xiao pointed a finger at her, and the god position instantly merged into her body.

Hu Liena closed her eyes. A fox soul beast appeared behind her, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy. Its body shifted, becoming solid, its fur turning a pristine, flawless white.

Her soul power grew rapidly, her rank rising, and a seventh soul ring appeared. Its color shifted until it solidified as black, tinged with a faint red glow.

A god-bestowed soul ring—approaching one hundred thousand years! Bibi Dong’s pupils constricted.

Ling Xiao watched Hu Liena. If she weren't so weak, she would have reached the God King level immediately upon fusion. Her body changed again, and a phantom figure appeared to her right. As the figure solidified, it looked identical to Hu Liena before merging into her.

Ling Xiao nodded; he knew this was a second soul. Like his own nine souls, her soul power would be twice as strong as others at her level.

Hu Liena opened her eyes, pink light flickering within them. Bibi Dong looked over and felt a momentary daze before recovering. She was shocked; she was a God King, yet she had still been affected—though, admittedly, she had been caught off guard.

"Teacher, have I really become a god?" Hu Liena asked, still dazed.

"Indeed, Nana. Not only have you become a god, but you are a god who transcends the God King level," Bibi Dong said softly.

"Xiao’er!" Hu Liena looked at him, her eyes filled with indescribable emotion. She thought silently, *Xiao’er has truly grown up.*

Ling Xiao opened the wardrobe to put the clothes away, which brought the two women back to reality.

"Xiao’er, why are you putting our clothes in the wardrobe?" Bibi Dong asked quietly.

"Aren’t you both staying in this room? Since that’s the case, you might as well keep your things here," Ling Xiao said casually, leaving the two of them blushing, their only response a soft, murmuring agreement.