"Austin, I've told you everything that you need to know.
Now, I want to hear your thoughts.
Are you willing to take the risk, or not?" the sky-devouring dog said as it firmly gazed at Austin.
Austin was still at a loss for words.
He was still recovering from the shock caused by the sky-devouring dog's words.
Never did he expect in his whole life that such an opportunity could appear in front of him. It was too
sudden, and he felt that he was far from ready.
There were so many things to consider.
Even before he entered the Fallen Divine Valley, he was already burdened by huge responsibilities,
and now the sky-devouring dog was asking him something that seemed thousands of times more
difficult than his current accountabilities.
The sky-devouring dog's master once ruled the entire Sea of Chaos. Austin's mind couldn't fathom
what it meant to take his place.
Besides, he also knew how dangerous it could be. The sky-devouring dog's master was known to be
the strongest governing god in his time, but he was still killed in the end.
It was unthinkable how terrifying his enemies were.
Who knew how stronger they had even become after all the countless years that passed.
If Austin took the responsibility of becoming the successor of the sky-devouring dog's master, he was
sure that those people would also become his enemies. He would have to bear the burden of avenging
the death of the sky-devouring dog's master in the future.
Just thinking about it gave him a headache.
"You know, if other young people were given this chance, they would surely get excited the moment
they heard such news. They would immediately kowtow in front of me just to gain my favor.
But you're different. I know that you have a lot to worry about.
Actually, because of your hesitation, I admire you more. You're not the type of person who would just
be totally reckless without thinking about the consequences of your actions. That's why I will repeat it.
I'm sure I picked the right person.
I will be blunt.
If you become the successor of my master, you will have to definitely avenge him in the future.
And you know that he was killed by the other governing gods.
In other words, once you agree to be my master's successor, those same people will be your enemies.
I know you're sharp, so you should've already thought about that.
The governing gods are almost the most powerful beings in the Sea of Chaos. They hold the rules in
their hands."
The sky-devouring dog wanted to be as honest as possible, so he also said what could be waiting for
Austin if ever he accepted its proposal. As it was telling these things to Austin, it read every change in
the expression of the young man's face to perceive his deepest thoughts.
For a while, Austin remained silent, but the expression on his face finally got serious. He wasn't in a
daze anymore like when he initially heard all the shocking information.
Then, he suddenly said, "You've told me the hardships that it would entail, but you never told me about
the benefits yet."
"Ha-ha! Benefits?! You're an interesting young man indeed!"
The sky-devouring dog was stunned for a few seconds before bursting into laughter.
"Of course you need to hear them. My apologies. Well, you can get the cultivation formulas and secret
techniques at the highest level in the Sea of Chaos. Normally, only the governing gods can get those,
but you could have them too.
If your talent would allow you, you can practice those mysterious formulas and secret skills, and maybe
also become a governing god one day!
Of course, you need to know that it is very difficult to achieve that and the chances are very slim. But at
least, it's not impossible.
Just think about how many divine gods are there in the Sea of Chaos. There are at least more than ten
million of them.
But how many of them can become governing gods? Since the time began, there only existed a dozen
of governing gods in the entire Sea of Chaos!
Without these resources, it will be impossible for you to attain greater heights.
In addition to the cultivation methods and secret skills of the highest level, there will also be a large
number of genuine valuable cultivation resources and treasures
Lastly, there will be capable people, who are loyal to my master, that will listen, follow, and guide you
through. I am one of them.
That sums up what you can get.
What do you think?" the sky-devouring dog said, still looking directly into Austin's eyes.
"Really? I can get my hands on all those resources that will help me become a governing god?!"
Austin was greatly shocked at the offer.
It was indeed very tempting. No one in their right mind would refuse to that.
However, the risks he had to face and bear seemed to cancel out the benefits.
Once the enemies of the sky-devouring dog's master knew about him, they would surely make an
immediate move to bring him down.
Right now, it would be too easy for several governing gods to kill him.
Furthermore, the people dearest to him would be inevitably involved in this great trouble. His wives,
masters, parents, friends, and all of the people in the Fallen Immortal Cosmos and the three thousand
big and small universes would surely be affected and dragged into danger.
There was no way he could be rash in deciding about this. It was not only his life that was on the line.
Austin understood that the governing gods had total control of the entire Sea of Chaos. Thus, it would
be so easy for them to deal with him.
If this offer happened way earlier, Austin would have quickly given his consent to the sky-devouring dog
without hesitation as he was the type of person who was not afraid of taking risks.
But things were different now. He had too many people to protect and worry about.
All of them looked up to him and depended on him.
With such a huge responsibility on his shoulder, Austin had to be careful in every decision that he had
to make.
He couldn't go back to being an immature young man.
"Austin, I know what you are thinking about.
There are a lot of people whom you have to protect at all costs. I understand that there are several
reasons and factors that you should consider first.
That's fine by me. I'll be much more worried if you give me your decision right away.
So, take your time and think about it carefully. You can tell me your answer after you make careful
deliberations," the sky-devouring dog said in a consoling tone.
Austin just stared at the ground and nodded slightly.
"Well, I'm sending you out right now.
I will leave a restriction spell in your Soul Sea. When you make your decision, you can talk to me
through the restriction spell. Then, I will know what your answer is.
Moreover, I will give you three streams of life-saving energy in your Soul Sea. These can protect you in
times of emergency. Each one of them contains a force equivalent to a full-on blow from a premium-
grade divine god," explained the sky-devouring dog.
"But before you go, there's one thing that you have to remember.
What I told you today, you can't mention it to anyone. If you failed to do so, I will know.
I will leave another restriction spell in your Soul Sea. The moment you tell anyone, the restriction spell
will instantly activate and will immediately devour you.
Remember, do not tell anyone! Not even to your wives or closest friends!" the sky-devouring dog
warned seriously.
"But, sir—"
Before Austin could finish what he was about to say, a strong teleportation force suddenly fell from the
sky and wrapped him tightly.
The next moment, Austin found that he was already taken into the teleportation channel.
A few seconds after, Austin regained his balance from the unsteady flow of air as he saw the end of the
channel.
As Austin got out of a chaotic void, he found himself over a vast sea.
That was when he realized that it was the sea outside the Fallen Divine Valley.
Finally, he got out.
At this moment, Otis and the others were still waiting for Austin to show up near the shore.
They kept their spiritual sense activated to perceive everything around them
Thus, when Austin appeared, they immediately found him.
"It's Austin!"
"What took you so long? We've been waiting for a long time!"
Otis, Ingram, Tyrone, and the other divine gods burst into laughter and cheers as they saw Austin.
They immediately rushed towards him and surrounded him.
"I guess I'm really out, huh?
It's so nice to be back."
Austin stared at the vast sea with a bitter smile. One moment, he was still talking with the sky-
devouring dog, then another moment, he was already out of the Fallen Divine Valley.
"Hey, Austin," everyone was calling him until he came to his senses.
"Oh, right! Sorry.
Master Otis, you're all here. It's nice to see everyone finally out of the Fallen Divine Valley!
Ingram and Tyrone! I haven't seen you since before the competition. I'm glad you made it!"
Austin's gaze swept across the area and saw all the other divine gods that he met inside.
"Austin! We were worried.
We didn't know what took you so long to come out!
It's nice to see you again!
Ha-ha! Now, I'm relieved."
Suddenly, a tall and dark-skinned man rushed in and shouted in excitement.
"Master Luban! Thank you for your concern. I apologize for making everyone worry."
Austin felt very grateful.
He didn't expect that Luban was such a nice man who consoled people with gentle words.
"Ha-ha! All the members of our team have successfully left the Fallen Divine Valley. You've been a big
factor to that, Austin.
Plus, we've gained a lot of treasures!
This calls for a celebration!" Otis burst into a fit of hearty laughter.
"That's a good idea!
Let's find a place where we could have a good drink first.
Then, we can set off and go back to the three thousand big and small universes," Keysley suggested.
"Let's do it!"
Everyone agreed and exclaimed in approval.
All of these divine gods had been trapped in the Fallen Divine Valley for a very long time. They
experienced many dangers and almost died there. Today, finally, they were freed from the horrible
place. Such an experience had completely changed their attitude and outlook towards life. For now,
they just really wanted to celebrate.
A wild feast was the most desirable thing for them right now. This would remind them that they were
still alive, and at the same time, bring comfort to them in this chaotic world.
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