Douluo: Spiritual Sword

With his interest piqued, the Asura God focused even more on Tianlin and was surprised to find that Tianlin was entirely unaffected by the Rakshasa God's lingering thoughts.

All his killing intent was contained, his mind clear, and his soul tranquil.

Moreover, the sword in his hand seemed even higher in quality than many pre-god-level divine weapons.

Most gods originated from humans—like the Sea God, whose martial soul was a trident before becoming a god, later evolving into the Sea God Trident and eventually a super artifact.

The Asura God sensed that Tianlin's sword was far from its limit. Though all five elemental attributes were present, their quantities were uneven and less than a fifth of saturation.

"This sword is so strong and can be enhanced by absorbing killing intent, resentment, and fighting spirit—much like my Asura Sword. Plus, his swordsmanship is impressive. Hahaha! This child is simply fated to inherit my legacy! I must have him!" The Asura God was overjoyed and immediately sent a wisp of divine sense down to the mortal world.

It must be said, that compared to the Sea God and Angel God, the Asura God was quite disadvantaged. The others had powerful mortal world factions—Sea God had Bo Saixi and the Seven Sacred Pillars, Angel God had the Worship Hall, but he had to personally find inheritors.

He had no choice; unlike the idle Sea and Angel Gods, he was simply too busy—responsible for order in the God Realm and countless lower planes. He had no time to build influence on the continent.

He finally left behind Slaughter City, but even that was invaded by the Rakshasa God's divine sense—truly tragic.

So, he was desperate to pass on his godhood, even if it meant forcibly giving it away.

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At this time, Tianlin had nearly completed inheriting the Deathgod Domain, but unlike Hu Liena, he did not immediately leave the space.

"What's going on? I feel I can use the Deathgod Domain now, but why can't I leave?" Tianlin was confused.

"Xiao Tian, be careful. I sense something terrifying coming!" Skydream Ice Silkworm's tone changed, losing its usual mischief and becoming somewhat timid.

"Don't be afraid, child from another world." A deep, magnetic voice echoed throughout the space.

Gradually, countless threads of killing intent gathered before Tianlin and formed the image of a man in black.

Tianlin had heard of manifesting killing intent, but never of shaping it into a form. This was surely a hundred times stronger than his master's Seven Kill Domain.

"God—a god!" Skydream Ice Silkworm was so frightened it curled up in Tianlin's spiritual sea. Just seeing him caused pain, even without a physical body.

"Big worm, why are you hiding? There are only three souls here—do you think hiding deep in your consciousness can evade my divine sense?" The man in black sneered. "You're clever, sacrificing yourself to escape the million-year tribulation. Don't worry, I mean you no harm. The God Realm doesn't welcome soul beasts ascending directly, but becoming another god's companion beast is perfectly legal. Even I won't punish you."

Hearing this, Skydream was less afraid—not because the man said he'd be spared, but because he said there were only three souls present.

But there were four, including the descendant of Nuwa.

So, this god couldn't sense the big sister he recognized as backer—so what was there to fear?

"Are you the Asura God, senior?" Tianlin saluted the man.

"You know me?" Now it was the Asura God's turn to be surprised.

Tianlin nodded. "I know Slaughter City is the inheritance of two gods—Rakshasa and Asura. Rakshasa governs evil thoughts, but I sense no malice from you. Plus, you cited the rules of the God Realm and said you wouldn't punish Brother Skydream. You must be the Asura God, who rules order and judgment."

"Haha, not bad—you deduced my identity from my words." The Asura God nodded in satisfaction. He did not want an inheritor who was just a brute—he needed someone fair and wise.

"You said I'm a child from another world. Are you here to send me back?" Tianlin grew nervous. He hadn't expected the Asura God to know everything about him. To be honest, he didn't want to leave.

In his previous world, he had no family and lived alone. Here, he had countless friends and loved ones—he was attached.

Seeing Tianlin's sadness, the Asura God shook his head. "You're mistaken. I won't send you back, because you no longer belong to your original world but completely to this Douluo Continent. You weren't physically brought here—you were reborn. Aside from memories, your soul and body have been reborn in this world. You are one of us. No need to see yourself as an outsider."

"Moreover, since coming here, you've committed no crimes nor tried to destroy the world. You've lived your life well. I rule law—I don't punish the innocent."

Hearing this, Tianlin finally relaxed. "Thank you, Lord Asura God."

It seemed he and Tang San were both legal transmigrators eligible to inherit native godhood, without being sent back.

"But you're different from the other outsider. You brought many extraordinary things with you. Once you become a god, you must reclaim them all. If they fall into mortal hands, chaos will ensue." The Asura God warned. Tianlin knew what he meant—the spirit pearls and divine swords.

"Yes, Lord Asura God, as soon as I—" Tianlin started to promise but paused. "Did you say, after I become a god?"

The Asura God's expression turned solemn. "You noticed? Yes, I am here to guide you to godhood. Now tell me, boy—are you willing to accept my trials and inherit my god position?"