It's not surprising that Tang San is selfish. The gods have no objection to this; Tang San has always been selfish.
If he weren't so selfish, how could he have caused so much trouble?
If he weren't so selfish, how could he have nearly created a great enemy for the divine realm?
"Ridiculous. You haven't even determined whether he's a friend or foe, yet you want the Martial God to take charge of the law enforcement authority!"
Tang San sneered, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes.
"Whether he's a friend or foe, as long as he can make the divine realm more prosperous, I, Destruction, am willing to accept him!"
Destruction spread his hands and spoke bluntly, "Just as I accepted you, isn't that right?"
At these words, Tang San's expression changed. He glanced at Destruction but ultimately remained silent.
After a while, Tang San spoke again, "The three-year sentence in the divine realm is too long. I'm willing to accept the punishment, but I'll serve it in the mortal world."
Tang San's words were simple. He could accept the three-year sentence, but he wanted to serve it in the mortal realm.
For Tang San, it would indeed be three years, but for the divine realm, he would only be gone for three days.
This way, he could fulfill his punishment without wasting too much time.
Upon hearing this, the gods exchanged glances, their eyes eventually settling on Destruction.
The decision rested entirely in Destruction's hands.
Destruction gave Tang San a deep look and finally nodded.
"Then you'll be imprisoned in the Five Elements Continent."
"Fine!"
The Five Elements Continent was one of the subordinate planes of the divine realm, still within its control.
Where Tang San was imprisoned didn't matter much, as long as it wasn't the Douluo Continent, lest he cause trouble.
"Tang San, having too many divine positions isn't necessarily a good thing. When you have time, it's best to pass on the excess divine positions. Of course, this is just my personal suggestion. Whether you listen or not is up to you."
"Meeting adjourned!"
At Shrek Academy on the Douluo Continent.
Zhongli floated in mid-air, a translucent blue figure appearing beside him.
This figure was none other than Tang San's mother, Ah Yin.
She struggled wildly, as if she wanted to perish together with Zhongli.
After all, at most another hundred years, and she would have completely devoured the world's consciousness. But then she encountered this calamity!
Not only did he reduce Tang Hao to ashes before her eyes, but he also dragged her out of the Golden Ancient Tree!
Her ten-thousand-year plan was ruined in an instant!
"You thief, give me back my Brother Hao's life!"
Ah Yin clawed and snarled, but she couldn't harm Zhongli in the slightest.
At this moment, the world's consciousness, having regained control of the continent and the ocean, was no longer as weak as before.
An amber-colored figure stepped out of the Golden Ancient Tree. Her face was stunning, carrying a compassionate aura, and her gaze toward Zhongli was filled with gratitude.
The reason she appeared as an amber-colored figure was due to Zhongli replenishing her energy.
After all, Zhongli had mobilized the earth energy of the entire Douluo Continent to restore her...
The world's consciousness was formless and faceless, yet it could take on countless appearances. Having absorbed so much earth energy, it was only natural that she would manifest as amber.
She bowed respectfully to Zhongli and said, "Thank you, Big Brother Martial God, for saving me!"
Zhongli: '...'
She looked like a mature woman, yet her demeanor was childlike. This world's consciousness was quite interesting.
Mu En, Xuan Zi, and the others were utterly stunned!
Even Gu Yuena and the others watching from the shadows were dumbfounded!
Someone actually dared to possess the world's consciousness!
Zhongli waved his hand, not to refuse but to indicate that no further thanks were necessary.
"You've thanked me enough. There's no need to say more."
"As for this Blue Silver Emperor who tried to possess you, how do you plan to deal with her?"
Zhongli didn't even spare Ah Yin a glance. To him, she wasn't even a person, she wasn't human!
If she and Tang Hao had been allowed to continue wreaking havoc, countless lives would have been lost on the Douluo Continent. By the time the abyss invaded and demons surrounded them, even if they succeeded in ascending and turning the Douluo Continent into a pseudo-divine realm, what would those sacrificed lives have been?
Ants?
Since in Tang San's eyes, these humans were merely ants to be used, then in Zhongli's eyes, Tang San and his ilk could also be ants.
Those who don't respect the fate of others don't deserve respect either.
Hearing this, the world's consciousness glanced at Ah Yin, a trace of hatred flashing in her eyes.
"Big Brother Martial God, let's use her energy to benefit the people of Liyue. This will be her final value!"
The world's consciousness gritted her teeth as she spoke.
Her meaning was simple: make Ah Yin contribute her energy involuntarily, spreading it across Liyue to benefit its people.
After all, the people of Liyue were also her people, weren't they?
Hehehe!
This was also her way of indirectly thanking Zhongli.
As for repaying Zhongli directly, she had no way to do so. After all, Zhongli was too powerful, and neither she nor the entire Douluo Continent had anything worthy to offer him.
Since repaying Zhongli directly was impossible, she had to find another way, through the people around him!
Hearing this, Xuan Zi and the others exchanged glances, their heads buzzing.
For Shrek Academy, a 100,000-year Blue Silver Emperor wasn't much, but this was a god-level Blue Silver Emperor!
Her life energy was incomparable to that of a Blue Silver Emperor or any other immortal herb.
Even if her energy were evenly distributed among the people of a city, it would still bring immense benefits!
"World's Consciousness, you were nurtured by Shrek Academy…"
They thought this but didn't dare to voice it.
It was true that they had nurtured the Golden Ancient Tree, but their 'nurturing' had only made the tree's situation more precarious.
If the world's consciousness didn't blame them, that was already a blessing. Expecting rewards?
Dream on!
Hearing this, Zhongli studied the world's consciousness for a moment, seemingly understanding her intentions. After a brief consideration, he nodded.
There was no reason to refuse the world's consciousness's goodwill.
"Very well, then.
"You've just recovered, so rest well. I'll take my leave now."
'Okay, Big Brother Zhongli!'
After Zhongli and the others left, the world's consciousness lingered for a while, watching until their figures completely disappeared from view.
Then she turned to Mu En, Xuan Zi, and the others, her expression icy as she said, "Move the Sea God Pavilion. I don't want to hear the words 'Sea God' again."
Unlike her earlier pitiful demeanor, the world's consciousness now appeared as cold as eternal ice.
How you treat the world is how the world treats you.
Zhongli had been kind to her, so she naturally responded with the utmost goodwill.
But for those who mistreated her or sought to harm her, how could she possibly respond with kindness?
If nothing unexpected happened, the Douluo Continent would no longer allow the emergence of a Sea God. This was something the world's consciousness despised. Anyone who tried to touch upon this would be plagued by misfortune, unable to succeed.
Mu En, Xuan Zi, and the others trembled, quickly nodding in agreement.
The fact that she didn't blame them but only asked them to move the Sea God Pavilion showed her magnanimity.
Ignorance is no excuse.
"Yes, World's Consciousness. From today onward, there will no longer be a Sea God Pavilion!'"