A comparison of the two Douluo, starting with Dragon God Douluo Yu Xiaogang.

[A Soul Master with divine backing will undoubtedly have a smooth path to godhood, just as Ers said, with various opportunities coming one after another. However, Yu Xiaogang doesn't believe that anyone can easily catch up with him.]

Do you really think your foundation was built in vain?

Of course, that's what they say, but Yu Xiaogang kept in mind the characteristics of the kind of person Ers described, and if he encountered them in the future, he would treat them with utmost care.

"Alright, there's no need to be so serious. What I described is already an extreme case."

"There are rules in the divine realm that gods cannot easily interfere in the affairs of mortals, so even if the other party does something, they must do it secretly."

"Besides, someone like that might not even end up on Douluo Star, right?"

Ers chuckled.

He didn't actually think Yu Xiaogang would encounter this situation; he was just giving him an example.

"The path of creating a godhood seems to be the most suitable for you at the moment."

"Of course, besides that, there are other paths, such as entering the realm of gods with absolute power."

"Few people can do this, and those who can are often the most capable. You certainly have that potential."

"After all, your current combat strength far exceeds your actual level."

"Once you reach the pinnacle of humanity, your strength should at least be at the level of a high-ranking priest, right?"

Ers guessed.

[Actually, he was underestimating the situation, after all, Yu Xiaogang has a very solid foundation and a bright future.]

If he can truly forge his own path, he might achieve the incredible feat of possessing power equal to that of a god without relying on divine authority.

Of course, the gods here are the lowest-ranking gods in the divine realm.

Even so, Yu Xiaogang's ability to accomplish something like this is already quite remarkable.

As for what comes next, Ers wasn't sure if Yu Xiaogang could achieve it.

Mortals are ultimately not on the same level as gods.

[Yu Xiaogang, who can act recklessly at the mortal level, may not be able to do the same thing at the god level.]

Yu Xiaogang listened to Ers's words, and pondered them in his heart.

[Aside from faith and the pursuit of divinity, I also have additional thoughts about my own future.]

However, that thought was ultimately just a superficial idea; everything still needed to be verified by oneself.

"Let's talk about the god-like things later, and focus on who you are now."

"You just reached level eight, which is equivalent to level eighty Contra in your area, right?"

Ers abruptly changed the subject, inquiring about Yu Xiaogang's situation.

"Yes, I just broke through."

Yu Xiaogang nodded.

Xu Aoxin, standing behind, was stunned upon hearing Yu Xiaogang's words.

"He's broken through to level eight? He's already level eight?"

"Wait, wait, what do you mean by 'level 80 Contra' over there?"

"What does this mean?"

"Could this be the term used in Yu Xiaogang's hometown to refer to an eighth-level expert?"

"But how come I've never heard of such a claim before?"

Xu Aoxin began rapidly searching her memory for books she had read.

But after searching high and low, I couldn't find any content related to Contra or level 80.

[Yu Xiaogang, who was communicating with Ers, naturally realized that he had been exposed, but at that moment he had no mind to care about whether he had been exposed or not.]

Because Ers asked a question.

Do you have any plans for your eighth spirit ring?

Upon hearing this question, Yu Xiaogang's heart began to race.

As a senior god, Ers had no reason to ask unnecessary questions.

So why is the other party concerned about his eighth spirit ring at this moment?

[Most likely not. Unlike the new god Poseidon, Ers is an old god, especially now that he has relinquished his duties.]

He already said that he hadn't returned to the realm of gods for hundreds of thousands of years.

[Without returning to the God Realm, coming to a place like Douluo Continent, wouldn't he be able to do whatever he wants?]

In this situation, is it necessary for him to cultivate a good relationship with a young person who still has some potential?

So why is he bringing this up now?

Yu Xiaogang's gaze subtly swept over Ers's side.

From the very beginning, Yu Xiaogang had noticed the two figures beside Ers.

The two figures looked similar, but one was middle-aged and the other was young.

Both were dressed in black robes, had long black hair, and scarlet eyes; both possessed handsome and rugged features.

But to stand beside Ers, a veteran god, they were destined to be no ordinary figures.

Are they gods too?

It's unlikely.

After all, he didn't have enough influence to attract so many gods to descend upon this place. Ers was probably curious about the other two.

Surely I can't be just a supporting character, can I? That would be far too humiliating.

[And setting aside the gods, there are only so many beings who could stand beside Ers.]

His family, his friends, his subordinates.

[Furthermore, the other party then asked about his plans for his eighth spirit ring.]

So, who are these two people...?

Yu Xiaogang had a guess in his mind.

"Not yet, because given my situation, I definitely need to find a spirit ring with an age higher than my seventh spirit ring."

"But I don't even know if Douluo Star has any spirit rings of this age."

[Yu Xiaogang said with some distress.]

"How about I recommend one to you?"

Ers glanced at the middle-aged man in black robes beside him.

The middle-aged man in the black robe stepped forward and introduced himself:

"My name is Gaius, and I am a member of the Black Dragon Clan."

"Cultivation level is currently 590,000 years."

"The man named Gaius said."

"A black dragon that's 590,000 years old?"

Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but gasp.

"I've watched Gaius grow up; it wasn't even born during the Great War of the Gods."

"After the great battle, I obtained its dragon egg by chance. At that time, its essence was already damaged, and there was basically no hope of it hatching, so I took its dragon egg."

"Initially, I intended it to be a decoration, but I never expected that this thing, having stayed in my temple for so long and been exposed to my dark aura, would eventually come back to life."

"Although its natural talent was damaged, it still managed to hatch in the end."

"Faced with it, still young and knowing nothing, I felt compassion and let it live."

"Hundreds of thousands of years have passed in the blink of an eye; time really flies!"

Ers was lost in memories.

Gaius, standing below, listened to Ers's words with a calm expression, as if the story had nothing to do with him.

But the sharp-eyed Yu Xiaogang noticed the other person's uneasy feet; clearly, the other person was now scratching at the floor.

[“Soul beasts must undergo a tribulation of lightning every 100,000 years. Only by passing it can they continue to cultivate; otherwise, they will be instantly annihilated.”]

"I have now reached the year 590,000, and as for the tribulation of 600,000 years, I cannot survive it."

Gaius, having composed himself, looked at Yu Xiaogang and said...

[Its essence was damaged before it was born, and it was not meant to be born.]

But by a stroke of luck, he survived.

[It was thanks to Ers's guidance that I was able to cultivate to this point.]

But 600,000 years is its limit.

[He thought his life was about to end, but in his final moments, his father found a way to save him.]