178: The meaning of planetary existence, the secrets of the universe's origin!

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was overjoyed to hear this and hurriedly asked, "What is the method?"

The God of Demons, formed from blood, stretched his body to an eerie degree as he leaned down.

A kindly expression flashed across the aged face as it approached the Nine Nether Demon Emperor, only to return to a blank, expressionless state.

Instead of answering, he asked a question of his own:

"Nine Nether, do you know what the meaning of a planet's existence is?"

Not hearing the answer he wanted, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor couldn't help but be stunned.

"A planet... isn't it meant to nurture life?"

The God of Demons shook his head. "Looking across the Universe, there are so many planets without life. Why do they exist?"

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was puzzled and didn't know how to answer.

This clearly touched upon a blind spot in his knowledge!

Indeed, within the vast Universe.

Of the planets with life that the Nine Nether Demon Emperor currently knew of...

...there were only a few, countable on one's fingers.

So why did all those other planets exist?

Seeing that the Nine Nether Demon Emperor could not answer,

the God of Demons pulled back his body. His tall, bloody frame stood atop the blood pool as he spoke in a voice filled with the vicissitudes of time:

"Alright, time is running out, so let me tell you the answer."

"The most fundamental meaning of a planet's existence is not to nurture life, but to nurture a Godhead."

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was shocked and blurted out, "Demon Ancestor, you're not joking, are you?"

"Nurture a Godhead?!"

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was beyond shocked, as if he had heard the most preposterous thing imaginable.

Could there be some mistake?

A planet could actually nurture a Godhead?

"This was the original meaning of a planet's existence. In other words, when the Creator God created this Universe, the function he bestowed upon planets was to nurture Godheads, thereby giving birth to new gods."

"Theoretically, every planet that has existed for over five hundred thousand years can nurture a Godhead."

"The Godheads nurtured by planets are all different, and their abilities vary as well."

"Some Godheads possess the ability to create life, so after the Godhead gradually takes shape, life is born on the planet."

Upon hearing these words from the God of Demons...

the Nine Nether Demon Emperor was dumbfounded.

So, whether it was the Nine Nether Planet or the Blue Star...

...is this how life was actually born?

It was simply inconceivable!

However, the God of Demons did not give the Nine Nether Demon Emperor any time to process this and continued:

"The Creator God's original intention was for the Divine Realm to have a healthy cycle."

"That is, old gods with the ability would ascend to the Upper Universe, while those without would retire, allowing new gods to govern this Universe."

"The transition between the old and new orders was originally going smoothly, but everything changed with the Supreme God of the Divine Realm."

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor's expression shifted. "The Supreme God didn't want to give up his power, did he?"

"More than that. Not only was the Supreme God unwilling to relinquish power, but to consolidate his position in the Divine Realm, he continuously suppressed new gods."

"Later on, the Supreme God used his Divine Power to disrupt the Laws of the Universe's operation, making it so that most planets could no longer nurture Godheads."

"As a result, the number of new gods decreased drastically, and the threat to the Supreme God was naturally eliminated."

"But among all this, there were exceptions. For example, the emergence of the Lord of the Demon Realm, the Ancient Demon God."

"Nine Nether, do you know that the Ancient Demon God himself is an ancient deity on the same level as the Supreme God?"

"Because the Supreme God refused to step down, and due to other reasons, the Ancient Demon God was provoked."

"In a burning Divine Wrath, the Ancient Demon God tore through the Universe and created the Demon Realm."

"However, since the number of gods in the Demon Realm was far lower than in the Divine Realm, the Ancient Demon God led the gods of the Demon Realm to seize planets that could still nurture Godheads, hoping to cultivate more Demon Gods."

"And because this Nine Nether Planet nurtured life, it means its Godhead is exceptionally powerful. This is why I have been guarding this place."

Following this speech from the God of Demons...

the Nine Nether Demon Emperor's eyes widened, and he took a sharp breath.

"So that's how it is."

Suddenly thinking of something, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor asked:

"Demon Ancestor, according to what you've said, did the Ancient Demon God agree to the Divine Realm's bet because the Godhead nurtured by the Blue Star is very strong and he wants to claim it for himself?"

The God of Demons' eyes rolled toward the Nine Nether Demon Emperor as he said expressionlessly:

"Heh, who knows?"

"But given that the Blue Star could survive the cleansing of the Supreme God's Divine Power, that planet seems quite extraordinary."

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor furrowed his brows in deep thought.

He wondered what secrets the Blue Star was hiding.

However, the fact that a god like the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God could be born from the Blue Star...

...already proved that the Blue Star was truly not to be trifled with!

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor couldn't help but look up at the God of Demons.

Yet, he felt a bit strange in his heart.

He didn't understand why the God of Demons was telling him all this.

Without a doubt...

...this already involved the Origin of the Universe!

Was this something a mere Demon Emperor of the Demon Race like him should know?

But suddenly remembering that the planet was currently in a life-or-death situation,

the Nine Nether Demon Emperor cast aside his doubts and hurriedly asked:

"Demon Ancestor, you still haven't said what the method is to save the Nine Nether Planet and slay the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God!"

A loud splashing sound erupted from the blood pool.

The God of Demons leaned down close to the Nine Nether Demon Emperor's face once more, his expression becoming exceptionally solemn.

"Listen to me. The Godhead nurtured by this planet is right here in the blood pool beneath my feet."

"In another thousand years, the Godhead would have completely condensed, giving birth to an exceptionally powerful new god!"

"Nine Nether, I don't need to tell you how powerful a Godhead capable of nurturing life is, do I?"

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor guessed something, his blood-red eyes trembling.

"Demon Ancestor, you mean..."

The God of Demons said, "That's right! The planet can't wait any longer!"

"Nine Nether, I want you to devour this Godhead now and obtain the power of a god!"

"Then, you will be able to slay the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God and avenge the Nine Nether Demon Clan!"

Upon hearing this, a surge of hot blood uncontrollably rushed to the Nine Nether Demon Emperor's heart.

Anger, hatred, and the longing to become a god!

However...

...the Nine Nether Demon Emperor forced himself to calm down, showing a look of surprise.

"Since this Godhead is so strong, why don't you devour it yourself, Demon Ancestor?"

Wouldn't that make you even stronger?

Slaying the Heaven-Reaching Dharma God would then be as easy as turning over one's hand, wouldn't it?

The God of Demons shook his head. "Sigh, as if I wouldn't want to."

"But a god can only possess one Godhead at a time. This is a fact that even gods cannot change."

"That's easy to fix! You can give up your current Godhead and switch to this one!"

"..."

Above the blood pool, the God of Demons took a deep look at the Nine Nether Demon Emperor, and a kind, amiable expression suddenly appeared on his divine face.

"Nine Nether, I have guarded this planet for six hundred thousand years. I watched you grow up, and I have long since regarded you as my own child."

"Do you really want to give up such a perfect opportunity to Achieve Godhood?"

These words...

...struck deep into the Nine Nether Demon Emperor's heart.

Yes, he wanted to Achieve Godhood!

He wanted it every single moment!

But... "Will devouring the Godhead fail?" the Nine Nether Demon Emperor asked, swallowing hard.

Inside the Stone Chamber of the Nine Nether Earth's Core, it suddenly became deathly silent.

The God of Demons hesitated slightly before calmly replying, "Ninety-nine percent, I suppose."

"A 99% success rate?"

The Nine Nether Demon Emperor was about to breathe a sigh of relief when he saw the God of Demons shake his head.

"No, a 99% failure rate."