Fire, one of the most fundamental laws of the world.
Its upper limit? Almost limitless.
Of course, this depends on which world it is and who wields the Law of Fire.
At the lower end, there's the Douluo Continent's so-called "Ultimate Fire," which reaches a mere 1,200 degrees…
"Can I ask a question?"
Du Siji spoke with a serious expression. He actually had many questions but chose the one that concerned him the most at the moment.
"Speak."
Without hesitation, the Fire God replied. He had infinite patience for this successor of his.
"How strong is my sect master, exactly, that even someone like you fears him?"
Some people, seemingly only at the level of a Quasi-God, can make even a peak-level first-rank god like the Fire God wary. He wouldn't say who.
"I don't know, but he's definitely stronger than me."
The Fire God answered bluntly. Though he had never fought Zhongli, judging from the latter's actions, this Geo God, or perhaps Martial God, was not someone he could afford to provoke.
Just by pulling Du Siji's soul into the Divine Realm, even though he had been extremely cautious, the Martial God had still noticed.
This alone spoke volumes about the terrifying extent of his power!
This was an existence even Asura had to fear. Otherwise, Asura wouldn't have sought help from so many other gods.
"This doesn't really count as an answer, because even I don't know whether your sect master has reached the peak of God King or has already surpassed it."
"Of course, from my perspective, he should at least be at the peak of God King level."
"You can ask another question. I'll answer truthfully and hold nothing back!"
The Fire God shrugged.
As if suddenly remembering something, he added, "You probably don't understand the hierarchy of gods, so let me briefly explain it to you."
"From lowest to highest: Heavenly God Seekers and Divine Officials. Though both are gods who've reached Level 100, they are mere cannon fodder without divine titles."
Indeed, in the eyes of a peak first-rank god like the Fire God, what else could such gods be but cannon fodder?
"Next are third-rank gods, true gods with divine titles. For the mortal world, even a third-rank god is an incredibly terrifying existence."
"After that come second-rank gods, known as True Gods. These also hold divine titles, but currently, the Divine Realm only has a few hundred second-rank gods."
"First-rank gods are the Chief Gods, which is the level I'm at. And among first-rank gods, I am undoubtedly one of the strongest!"
"The only one I truly respect is Poseidon, the Sea God. He cultivated for a shorter time than I did, yet his strength is already on par with mine."
"Above this are the Supreme Gods, the God King level. The entire Divine Realm has only five Supreme Gods."
"As for the Creator God… there was once one in the Divine Realm, but due to certain reasons, he perished."
"I can't tell you the specifics. He's something of a taboo in the Divine Realm, not to be mentioned casually."
"Though I'm not afraid of trouble, I don't go looking for it either."
Hearing this, Du Siji fell into deep thought, momentarily stunned.
Even a god at the level of the Creator could die?
The sect master's strength must have already reached the peak of God King…
"Your sect master's power likely hasn't reached the level of the Creator God, but at the very least, he's at the peak of God King."
"At any rate, I'm no match for him. If he hadn't agreed, your soul wouldn't have even made it to my temple, he would've pulled you back."
"Huh??"
This Fire God was quite interesting, so straightforward.
Well, he was the Fire God. It'd be strange if he weren't blunt.
"Why did you choose to pass your godhood to me?"
"Because you're good-natured!"
"???"
After what felt like an eternity, Du Siji finally returned to the Douluo Continent, carrying the Fire God's inheritance and trial.
The moment he left, an uninvited guest arrived at the Fire God's temple.
"Fire God!!"
"Asura, no need to shout so loudly. I'm still young, my hearing is fine."
The Fire God shrugged nonchalantly, even rubbing his ears as if they'd been assaulted by Asura's roar.
"You went back on your word! You promised to pass your godhood to Ma Hongjun!"
"When did I ever promise that?"
"I said I'd consider it. That fatso wasn't suitable, so why can't I pick someone else?"
The Fire God crossed his arms, his expression full of disdain.
As a Chief God, he had no obligation to obey Asura's orders.
If anything, he was more aligned with the God of Destruction's faction.
Hearing this, Asura glared at the Fire God, as if trying to see through him.
"You're afraid I'm no match for that man, so you're playing both sides?"
"Lord Asura, don't put it so harshly. Isn't that just the truth?"
"If you were stronger, I'd naturally support you."
Asura: "..."
This guy really was a two-faced opportunist, swaying with the wind.
"Have you no shame?"
"Ah, what's shame got to do with it? The moment I agreed to help you cheat for that little fatty, I lost any claim to dignity."
A peak first-rank god, one of the mightiest in existence, and this Asura didn't even treat him as an equal!
"Asura, enough with the nonsense. It's too late now!"
The Fire God smirked, his eyes filled with three parts scorn, three parts indifference, and four parts utter nonchalance.
Threatening him?
Then don't blame him for stabbing you in the back when the time comes.
Remember, those who wield fire rarely have mild tempers!
"Good. Very good. Excellent!"
Asura repeated the word several times, his laughter laced with fury.
"Fire God, I'll remember today. We'll see!"
With that, Asura turned and left without another word.
"Threatening me?"
"Even now, you dare threaten me?"
"Fine! When the fight comes, you'd better watch your back!"
The Fire God gritted his teeth, fists clenched as if making a solemn vow.
The flames in the temple roared violently, the temperature skyrocketing in an instant.
If Asura truly fought the Martial God, he would stab him in the back!
Did Asura think that just because he had slain the Dragon God, he could rule the Divine Realm as he pleased?
Had he ever stopped to ask what the other gods thought?
Very few gods in the Divine Realm truly respected Asura. Yes, his feat of slaying the Dragon God was admirable.
But he kept using it as leverage to get his way, and that was utterly despicable.
True, without Asura, the Divine Realm might not exist, and many of them might never have become gods.
But if the Divine Realm ceased to exist, so too would the "cage" that imprisoned them