Chapter 278: Peak of Quasi-God

Chapter 278: Peak of Quasi-God

In seclusion, time lost its meaning. Three years passed in the blink of an eye. Kong had originally planned to end his retreat after breaking through to level 90, but now he had reached level 99—the pinnacle of the mortal world.

"I am invincible among mortals. It's time to speak with authority!"

Kong's lips curled into a faint smile. Level 99?

What other Ultimate Douluo possessed nine god-tier spirit rings?

Yes, after breaking through to level 99, all of Kong's spirit rings had evolved to the million-year level.

And at that very moment, he had inherited the legacy of Douluo's Thunder God.

This was something even Kong himself hadn't expected. Who would have thought that the spirit ring he had obtained from the Thunder Hell Prison Vine would evolve into a million-year ring and directly grant him the Thunder God's inheritance?

In other words, if Kong wished, he could immediately use the divine position of the Thunder God to break through to level 100.

Kong: "…"

The moment Kong stepped out of One Heart Pure Land, a light flashed in Asura God's eyes in the Divine Realm.

He had been wondering where his successor had disappeared to for the past three days.

One day in the Divine Realm was equivalent to a year in the Douluo Continent.

And now, when Kong finally reappeared, he had already reached the absolute pinnacle of the mortal realm, capable of stepping into godhood at any time.

All he had to do was accept a divine inheritance.

Over the past three years, the Douluo Continent as a whole hadn't changed much. However, there were undercurrents brewing in both Spirit City and Heaven Dou City.

Thankfully, before going into seclusion, Kong had informed those close to him that he would be entering closed-door training and might be gone for a while.

Otherwise, after disappearing for so long, everyone might have assumed he had already ascended to godhood.

"Mas… Master?"

When Kong descended from the upper floor, the hotel owner—who also served as the chef—stood there dumbfounded.

His master was truly incredible.

Three years—a full three years—Kong had vanished in seclusion.

"I didn't expect you to have such a breakthrough. You're at level 63 now, right?"

"You can now officially be considered my registered disciple."

Kong smiled and nodded.

He truly hadn't expected it. This chef had one moment of enlightenment, and suddenly, he achieved such rapid progress. If he weren't already so old, he might have had a real chance of becoming a god.

Hearing this, the chef froze for a moment, then his eyes turned red.

His master had acknowledged him?

Kong had never explicitly accepted him as a disciple before—not even as a registered disciple.

The chef immediately attempted to kneel in gratitude, but an invisible force stopped him.

"Your devotion should be only for your craft. There's no need for such formalities."

Kong shook his head, rejecting the ritualistic bow.

"Yes, Master!"

"I have matters to attend to. I'll check on your cooking next time I return."

"Safe travels, Master!"

Even after Kong had left the hotel, the chef was still in a daze, unable to fully process what had just happened.

Kong had truly accepted him as a disciple.

At that moment, something within the chef seemed to dissipate, while something else condensed.

His spirit power surged once more, and it wasn't just a small increase—it was a significant breakthrough.

"Devotion to the culinary arts… passion…"

Shifting perspectives, Kong now walked alone through the streets of Heaven Dou City.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling had long since returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan for their own seclusion training.

As Kong lightly observed the city's atmosphere, an overwhelming sense of killing intent filled the air.

This was clear evidence that Heaven Dou City was not at peace.

On the surface, everything appeared calm. But underneath, a storm was brewing.

"Xue'er should be making her move soon."

Right now, Qian Renxue was completely different from how she had been in the original timeline. She wasn't taking the slow and steady approach.

In the original story, if Bibi Dong hadn't ordered her to speed up her plans, she might not have even failed.

But now?

Bibi Dong hadn't given any such order, yet Qian Renxue had run out of patience and accelerated her plans by more than two years compared to the original events.

And part of that was because of Kong.

Qian Renxue feared that Kong would become a god before her while she was still wasting time in Heaven Dou City on small schemes.

Time waits for no one.

"Kong, the young sect master, my lady has invited you!"

It was still She Long. At this point, he was completely numb. He could no longer see through Kong's cultivation at all.

"You wait for me here every day?"

"Yes, as per my lady's orders."

She Long nodded. He had been waiting for three whole years.

"Let's go. How is the progress on that matter?"

Kong asked as he walked.

Hearing this, She Long was momentarily stunned but quickly understood and replied, "If you hadn't come out of seclusion in the next two days, I wouldn't have been waiting here anymore."

He didn't say it outright, but his meaning was clear—the operation was about to begin within two days.

Qian Renxue didn't have many people under her command, so as a Title Douluo, he would undoubtedly have to participate in the battle.

"Looks like I came out at just the right time."

Kong nodded. If things went wrong, he could simply crush everything in his path.

Time passed quickly, and Kong soon arrived at the Crown Prince's residence with She Long. However, Qian Renxue was nowhere to be seen.

It wasn't until about fifteen minutes later that she finally entered the study.

The moment Qian Renxue saw Kong, she threw herself into his arms.

"You! How could you stay in seclusion for so many years? You're just like my grandfather and the others!"

Qian Renxue spoke with a slight grievance.

People like Qian Daoliu and the elders entered seclusion to cultivate their mind and spirit, often disappearing for years—it was perfectly normal.

But Kong?

This guy vanished for three whole years!

Kong gently stroked Qian Renxue's golden hair and said softly, "Xue'er, sorry, I lost track of time while cultivating."

"What level are you now? Have you reached Title Douluo?"

Qian Renxue wasn't unreasonable. The moment Kong apologized, all her complaints instantly disappeared.

That was the nature of being deeply in love—a little coaxing was all it took!

When Kong had gone into seclusion, he had been at level 86. After three years, with his talent, he should have at least broken through to Title Douluo, right?

"Yes."

Kong nodded. Level 99—still a Title Douluo, technically!

As long as he didn't break through level 100, even as a quasi-god, he was still considered a Title Douluo.

Level 99 could be divided into three stages:

Quasi-Demigod

Demigod

Quasi-God

Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi were quasi-demigods. When utilizing divine power, they could temporarily reach demigod level.

Tang Chen, after completing the Asura Eight Trials, had reached demigod level.

But Kong was different.

He had already reached the pinnacle of quasi-godhood.

The absolute peak of level 99.

Even the Beast God Di Tian and the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had not yet reached this stage.

Simply put, he was just one step away from godhood.

And if he chose to fuse with a divine position, he could step into godhood at any time.

Whether it was Douluo's Thunder God or Asura God's inheritance, the path was open to him.

"Haha! My man is amazing!"

"That woman… her judgment… cough cough."

"This is a bit embarrassing, so I won't say it."

Qian Renxue stopped mid-sentence and quickly changed the topic.

That woman was, after all, her mother.

"Right, Kong. I'm planning to force the emperor's hand in two days…"

(End of Chapter)

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