Douluo Dalu: Lucky Star

As a god, it was only natural to have a bit of a temper—especially since Poseidon had worked his way up to become a powerful Tier 1 god through his efforts. When had it ever been the case that, after declaring something as his, he would still need to prove it?

He was preparing to teach this brat a lesson, to show him what it meant that gods could not be insulted. But just as he was about to put on a stern face and lose his temper, he saw a blood-red token appear in Han Li's right hand. It was shrouded in a small domain, exuding two terrifying auras.

Although the divine power fluctuations had changed to match this soon-to-be god standing before him, Poseidon still recognized the original owners of those two laws. They belonged to none other than the God of Asura and the God of Evil.

Han Li was wielding a fusion of the Asura God's Domain and the Evil God's Domain, known as the Great Dark Heaven. Naturally, he was doing this on purpose. Han Li hadn't fully comprehended the exclusive laws of these two God Kings, but using them with the help of the domains was still quite easy for him.

He was deliberately showing off to Poseidon, essentially saying, I've got connections. Although the future of these relationships was uncertain, it didn't hurt to wave the flag for now. Borrowing the tiger's might—Han Li had been using this trick since he was a kid.

Poseidon shut his mouth, which had been ready to shout. Leaving aside this kid's strength after becoming a god, right now, he hadn't even ascended yet, and those two figures were ones he definitely couldn't provoke—especially Asura, who was a god overseeing other gods.

He glanced at Han Li, his expression softening again, and asked curiously, "Little friend, what domain is that?"

"Oh, nothing much. It belongs to two gods like yourself. They offered me their god positions, but I refused. This is just a little gift they left me." Han Li's tone was casual as he played with the Sea God's Heart, sounding as if he didn't care much.

Poseidon's hand, hidden within his sleeve, clenched slightly. You could refuse that? The key point was that after refusing, he was still fine—and they even gave him a gift.

He felt a pang of envy. He had reached godhood through his efforts; no one had ever extended an olive branch to him. If those two had offered him their god positions, he wouldn't have minded starting over from scratch. The reason he was planning to pass on his god position now was that it had already started limiting his development. Passing it on and advancing to the position of God King afterward was a sound strategy.

Then he thought about Han Li's strength—already a Tier 1 god at level 90. It seemed he was indeed not as strong as this kid.

"Alright then, senior, if that's all, you can leave. I won't destroy it, after all. I still have to find another godly inheritance for my girlfriend. I don't have time to chat with you."

"Don't worry, Lingling. I will find you a divine trial no weaker than the God of Emotions."

Han Li seemed to have truly given up on his previous plan as he stopped channeling divine power into the Sea God's Heart. Instead, he looked a bit dejected as he turned to Ye Lingling, leaving Poseidon hanging.

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu lowered his head, while Ye Lingling blushed. Poseidon's eyes, however, lit up.

"Well then, thank you, little friend."

Poseidon first cupped his hands in thanks before pretending to casually ask, "From the way you speak, little friend, you've found quite a few godly inheritances? Were they also the 'little gifts' from those two?"

Han Li glanced at him but didn't mind. He casually replied, "Yeah, not that many—just under ten. But aside from the God of Emotions, the God of Strength, and the God of Darkness, the others were just for show. They didn't seem very strong, so I gave them away."

Damn!

Poseidon clenched his fists.

He suspected this kid was showing off, but he couldn't find any evidence of it. He didn't think Han Li was lying either. First, he could verify this information anytime, and second, based on Han Li's age and strength, it made sense that he wouldn't care about those god positions. Well, except for the God of Emotions.

Of course, if he were in Han Li's position and the God of Asura had approached him, he would have agreed instantly. But this brat had refused, and the two God Kings had still given him something in return—especially Asura, who was notoriously foul-tempered. Poseidon had to take this seriously.

This kid was either some god's illegitimate child or had terrifyingly good talent, beginning his path directly at the level of a God King. Otherwise, Poseidon couldn't think of any reason why these God Kings would make such concessions.

Thinking this over, Poseidon glanced at Ye Lingling beside Han Li. She was also under 20 years old, already a Soul Sage and her martial soul was incredibly powerful. The aura of life around her was so strong it seemed to be practically radiating. Her soul bones and rings were far superior to his own at her age. If the Goddess of Life God King were looking for a successor, she would be an ideal candidate.

Maybe... I could do it.

After all, Bo Saixi had been searching for a suitable inheritor for so many years without success. Moreover, this girl had already bonded with the Sea God's Heart, and her partner was strong enough. With his help, passing the god exam wouldn't be a problem—especially since Poseidon could make it easier for her.

Although he preferred that a soul master from the ocean inherit his position, these people were clearly from the Angel camp. But that didn't matter. They all came from the same planet, and, importantly, this aligned with his interests.

Once this kid ascended to godhood, he would likely become a God King. At that time, if Poseidon encountered any danger while exploring, wouldn't this be the perfect ally? Even if it was just for the girl's sake, Han Li would have to lend a hand.

As Poseidon thought this over, his eyes grew brighter. Initially, he had been annoyed when he was forced to show himself, but now he saw this as an opportunity—a chance to make a brilliant investment.

If not now, when?

If he missed this opportunity, he might regret it later. And since he already needed to find an inheritor, why not now? He had decided: it would be this girl.

"Ahem."

He cleared his throat, drawing the attention of the three people.

"Little friend, why bother searching elsewhere? I wasn't lying earlier—what you hold in your hand is indeed part of my inheritance. It's just one piece, originally meant as part of the divine trial. Since this young lady has already bonded with it, perhaps this is fate."

As he spoke, the faint blue light emanating from both his projection and the Sea God's Heart in Han Li's hand seemed to confirm his words.

"Are you strong? Compared to the God of Emotions, who's stronger?"

Han Li asked skeptically, looking up at the sky.

Poseidon's kind smile stiffened slightly.

Was he strong? Yes, but compared to the God of Emotions, well, he was a bit weaker. Not only was the other god's divine weapon superior, but the laws he wielded were also not only powerful but numerous.

"About the same," Poseidon replied vaguely, then quickly added, "But I'm stronger than the God of Darkness."

"Oh."

Han Li nodded thoughtfully, then turned to look at Qian Daoliu, as if seeking confirmation.

Poseidon's mouth twitched.

"I'm evenly matched with the Angel God."

He considered himself stronger than the Angel God, but since these people were from the Angel camp, he didn't say it outright—he didn't want to risk offending them.

"Now I understand. So you're really strong."

Under Poseidon's watchful gaze, Han Li finished making a prayer gesture to the Angel God, looking very devout.

Before Poseidon could feel pleased, Han Li's voice rang out again.

"But when Lingling bonded with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, you didn't show up, so that must mean she doesn't meet your inheritance requirements, right?"

Han Li's expression was serious, but there was still a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Poseidon wanted to slap him, but seeing the small domain around Han Li's right hand, he held back.

"She does meet the requirements. Although she didn't start the trial on Sea God Island, the fact that she bonded with the Sea God's Heart and that I appeared proves everything."

"The Sea God's inheritance doesn't discriminate based on martial soul. It only cares about talent and fate. She qualifies. And the Sea embraces all—there will always be an inheritance that suits her."

After a brief pause, Poseidon looked at Han Li, seemingly implying something: "My inheritance, even for a support-type soul master, can bestow immense combat power once the exam is passed. The Golden Thirteen Halberds I created, combined with the divine weapon, would be enough to dominate the Divine Realm."

Han Li and Ye Lingling exchanged glances. Han Li was pretending, but Ye Lingling was genuinely tempted. She had heard him mention this before, but hearing it directly from the Sea God made it even more enticing.

As a healing-type soul master, she also longed for combat power. Besides, she knew that Han Li's intention in having her take the Sea God's exam was precisely for this reason.

"Thank you, Sea God, for your generosity."

This time, Han Li didn't speak. Instead, Ye Lingling stepped forward and respectfully bowed.

"Good, very good."

Poseidon looked at Ye Lingling with satisfaction. Now that's the right attitude. And most importantly, he had killed two birds with one stone—finding an inheritor and making a valuable investment. It was well worth it.

Then, he saw Han Li also cupping his hands in a respectful gesture, his eyes no longer filled with doubt but with a hint of reverence, which made Poseidon even more pleased.

"Since you've agreed, head to Sea God Island. There, you'll officially begin your trial."

With that, he glanced at the Sea God's Heart in Han Li's hand. After a moment of contemplation, blue-golden divine power surged from the Sea God's Heart and shot toward Ye Lingling's forehead.

A faint golden trident mark appeared on her fair forehead, and a voice echoed in her mind: "Sea God's Nine Trials. First trial: Witnessing the God. Completed."

Meanwhile, on Sea God Island, thousands of miles away, the Seven Sacred Pillars and the statue in the Sea God Temple lit up at the same time. The scene surrounding Ye Lingling was projected into the sky above Sea God Island, causing everyone to stop and look up in astonishment.