Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

……

"So you mean..." The God of Destruction looked at Xuanming, seemingly lost in thought.

"Change it. It must be changed."

Xuanming made the final decision: "Since we are going to build a great divine circle and connect all the worlds, then we must completely break down the barriers between the divine and mortal realms."

"Things that need to be managed still need to be managed."

Xuanming held up five fingers. "Currently, the mortal planes under the jurisdiction of the God Realm only number around five hundred, right?"

The Goddess of Life nodded: "To be precise, it is one hundred and eight primary planes and more than three hundred and sixty secondary planes."

"Only this many?" Xuanming raised an eyebrow slightly. "How many gods do we have now? We have dozens of first-level gods alone, and hundreds or even thousands of second- and third-level gods. It would be such a waste to waste such abundant human resources."

"Effective today, the old calendar that 'Gods shall not interfere with the mortal world' is hereby abolished."

“Implement a ‘divine responsibility system’.”

"Each of the first-level gods present is in charge of several planes. The second-level and third-level gods are your subordinates and are specifically responsible for carrying out the tasks."

"Your task is no longer to watch from above, but to go deep into these planes as 'guides' and 'guardians'."

"To guide the progress of civilization, to spread advanced knowledge, to quell unnecessary wars, and to establish a relatively fair order."

“Of course, it’s not about making you babysitters, nor is it about making you act like tyrants,” Xuanming added. “It’s about existing as a ‘final ruling power.’”

"If any plane goes into chaos, such as an overabundance of demons, genocide, or an out-of-control interplane war... report it directly, and then the gods will descend to the mortal realm to quell the unrest!"

"What I want to see is not a series of wild, untamed jungles, but a series of prosperous, orderly, and vibrant civilized worlds."

At this point, Xuanming looked at the two god-kings, one kind and one evil, who were somewhat stunned.

"The balance issue you are worried about is actually very easy to solve."

"Change 'non-interference' to 'interference according to law.' Formulate a detailed 'Code of Conduct for Gods Descending to the Mortal Realm,' which stipulates what can and cannot be done. Anyone who violates the rules, such as slaughtering mortals for personal gain, will be dealt with by the enforcement team... that is, Bibi Dong's Asura Guard."

"In this way, the gods will have something to do, and the mortal realm can also develop better. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?"

After hearing Xuanming's idea, the hall fell into a brief silence.

A heated discussion then erupted.

Those young new gods, such as Qian Renxue and Xiao Wu, were all eager and excited.

To become a "guardian" in the mortal realm? To guide civilization?
This sounds much more interesting than meditating and cultivating in the divine realm every day! It's like finding a new game instance for the long divine life!
Even the old gods, after careful consideration, thought this matter was plausible.

Instead of idling around in the divine realm, you should go down and find something to do; boredom can really drive you crazy.

The god of good and the god of evil exchanged a glance, both seeing the bitter smile and relief in each other's eyes.

"It seems... we really are getting old."

The God of Kindness sighed, then nodded to Xuanming with a gratified smile. "Xuanming, your ideas are indeed much more far-sighted than those of us old-fashioned folks. Let's do as you say."

"Since no one has any objections, then it's settled."

Xuanming waved his hand and made the decision directly.

"Destruction. You are in full charge of building the Great God Circle. Any resources you need can be transferred directly from the Central Government."

"Life, you are responsible for screening and evaluating the ecological environments of each dimension to see which ones are suitable for focused cultivation."

“Bibi Dong, you are in charge of formulating the ‘Code of Conduct for the Gods’ and establishing the enforcement team. Anyone who dares to act recklessly, you can just chop them down. If you can’t chop them down, I will.”

"Gu Yuena, you are in charge of coordinating the Soul Beast lineage. If the Soul Beasts of the mortal realm want to become gods, they also need to be given a path to ascend."

"As for the two of you, Good and Evil... you are experienced, so you can be in charge of training these young gods. Teach them how to be qualified gods, so they don't just play around after they go down and forget about their duties."

A series of instructions were issued in a clear and organized manner, with a well-defined division of labor.

The previously somewhat disorganized Divine Realm Committee suddenly transformed into a sophisticated machine, commencing a thunderous operation.

The gods all nodded, their faces beaming with enthusiasm.

Xuanming nodded as he watched this scene.

This is the divine realm he desired.

No longer a lifeless nursing home, but a vibrant hub that controls all realms—the Nexus of God.

"Okay, let's break up the meeting."

Xuanming sat back down in his chair, reverting to his usual languid demeanor. "Everyone, get back to your work. I need to go back too... um, I need to rest."

The gods smiled knowingly and rose to leave.

They knew that the "rest" the God-King spoke of was likely just the beginning of another round of "internal mediation." After all, the Douluo Federation's affairs were resolved, and the God Realm's affairs were settled, but his family's private matters... were still unresolved.

However, that's no longer their concern.

Now they are going to conquer the stars and the sea!
……

The noise subsided inside the magnificent council hall.

The gods, some excited and some thoughtful, left in small groups to prepare for their next "grand plan for the mortal realm".

For these gods with endless lifespans, nothing is more exciting than a new goal or a new game.

The main hall quickly became empty.

Xuanming remained seated in the main seat, rubbing his slightly throbbing temples. His recent high-intensity "persuasion" and "pie-in-the-sky" rhetoric, while effective, had certainly taken a toll on his brain.

Just then, a light and rhythmic sound of footsteps came from the side.

Xuanming knew who it was without even looking up.

The Ice Dragon King, dressed in a well-tailored yet capable ice-blue dress, with a crystal playing card he hadn't retrieved from the Sea God's Temple in his hand, walked up to Xuan Ming with a half-smile.

Instead of bowing like other deities, she plopped down on the edge of the table next to her, her long, beautiful legs casually crossed, exuding a unique languidness and sharpness characteristic of a mature woman.

"I have to say, you've painted a really big picture. You've even got that guy, Destroyer, all excited about it."

The Ice Dragon King twirled the playing cards in his hand, his crystalline fingertips lightly tracing the surface of the cards. "However... little brother, you can't fool me with your thoughts."

She leaned down slightly, her icy blue eyes fixed on Xuan Ming.

"You've made such a big fuss, abolishing the old calendar and sending everyone out to work... is it just to get everyone out of the way?"

"Or rather... to resolve your troublesome harem chaos?"

Xuanming paused slightly, leaned back, and did not deny it.

"Indeed, that's part of the reason."

"The future is long, and gods possess eternal life. Ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years, even a hundred million years. In such a long period of time, if we just stay cooped up in this divine realm all day, staring at each other, or like today, gambling in groups over jealousy..."

"How long do you think this relationship can last?"

The Ice Dragon King paused slightly, his hand holding the playing cards coming to a stop.

“I know very well that feelings are essentially a product of impulse,” Xuanming continued. “They need novelty, excitement, and the beauty that distance creates.”

“If we really spend every day together, besides trying to win my attention, we'll just be comparing, being jealous, and suspicious of each other... Then it won't be long before even the deepest love will be worn away by these trivial matters.”

"At that time, so-called love will turn into a mess, or even into resentment."

Xuanming turned his head and looked at the vast starry sky outside the main hall, a hint of gentleness flashing in his eyes.

"And, more importantly... I don't want them to become like that."

“I don’t want everyone to stay at home all day, with their minds only filled with thoughts of who Xuanming slept with today and who Xuanming likes more.”

"That's not love, that's dependence, that's parasitism."

Xuanming stood up, walked to the Ice Dragon King, and his tone became extremely serious.

"I love Bibi Dong, who strategizes and exudes domineering power in the Papal Palace; I love Qian Renxue, who dares to defy fate and is incredibly proud in her pursuit of godhood; I love Gu Yuena, who shoulders the heavy responsibility of reviving the soul beasts and is noble and aloof..."

"What I love is each and every one of their vibrant, independent souls."

"I hope they can all have their own lives, their own careers, and their own hobbies. I hope they are independent and well-rounded individuals, goddesses revered by all, and not just appendages under the label of 'woman of Xuanming'."

"They are only at their most beautiful when they shine in their respective fields."

"Only in this way can the joy of a long-awaited reunion and the satisfaction of sharing each other's achievements when we occasionally meet make this feeling last forever in the long river of time."

Xuanming's words were frank and insightful.

The Ice Dragon King listened quietly, looking at the man before him who had shed his youthful immaturity and truly possessed the aura of a god-king. The playfulness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a sense of satisfaction and admiration.

After a long while, she sighed softly, jumped off the table, and reached out to straighten Xuanming's collar.

"Alright, you little rascal."

The Ice Dragon King patted his chest and laughed, "It seems you've really grown up. Not only has your strength reached its peak, but even your state of mind... you've come to understand life."

"you're right."

"Instead of keeping a group of tigresses in a cage and letting them tear each other apart, it's better to release them back into the mountains and let them patrol their own territories."

"In this way, they are kings, and you are a king. Only the union of kings is worthy of the word 'eternity.'" (End of Chapter)