"Divine inheritance is also the ultimate destination for Titled Douluo powerhouses."
Xin's voice remained calm and steady, as though he were simply stating a fact about cultivation rather than revealing the highest secret of the continent.
"You should know that above ninety levels is Titled Douluo. So what about above one hundred levels? There are no Spirit Masters on the continent who are at one hundred levels."
He paused slightly, letting the silence deepen before continuing.
"Because one hundred levels is God."
The words fell into the hall like a stone dropped into still water, creating invisible ripples across the minds of everyone present. Even the faint sound of the hall's burning lanterns seemed to slow for a moment, as if the environment itself was absorbing the concept.
"And gods have their own order. Gods cannot stay on the continent for long, but gods also need successors, so they leave behind places of inheritance. And Slaughter City is the place of inheritance left by the Asura God, and the Asura Demon Sword is the Asura God's weapon."
Xin said indifferently. His tone was neither reverent nor fearful—just detached, as if he were describing a system beyond mortal concerns. To him, this truth was simply another layer of structure in the world, not something that demanded worship or panic.
"This level of existence is still too far away for you," he added calmly, "but there is nothing that cannot be said."
For him, withholding information served no purpose. Understanding, even partial, was always more valuable than ignorance.
Sure enough, upon hearing about the realm above one hundred levels, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and the others were even more concerned about:
"Then becoming a god isn't so good, you can't even go home."
"Yeah," Ye Lingling added softly, tilting her head slightly. "If you have to leave everything behind… it sounds lonely."
"It's better to study at Heart of Fire Academy and learn with Teacher, hehe."
Ning Rongrong's tone quickly shifted from seriousness to playful relief, as if she had found the simplest and most satisfying conclusion in the world.
"No!"
The sudden interruption came from Xiao Wu.
Her expression changed instantly. Without hesitation, she leapt down from the judge's seat and rushed forward, hugging Xin's thigh tightly as if afraid he would disappear in the next moment.
"The Asura Demon Sword is so entangled with Teacher, it has already recognized Teacher. With Teacher's strength, passing the Asura God's assessment will definitely not be difficult, so won't Teacher be leaving the Douluo Continent very soon?"
Her voice carried urgency, mixed with a faint tremor. Unlike her usual playful tone, this was direct concern—raw and unfiltered.
"Ah?"
A word awakened the dreamers.
Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and the others froze for a moment, as if the implication had only just caught up with them. Then, one by one, their expressions changed.
They quickly stepped down from their seats and gathered around Xin, forming a tight circle as if afraid that distance alone could create separation. Their eyes turned soft, even slightly misty, carrying an unmistakable sense of reluctance.
"Teacher~ We don't want to be separated from you~"
"Teacher~ If you become a god and have to leave the Douluo Continent, can you take us with you~"
"Wuwuwu~ I don't care, wherever Teacher goes, I want to go, I want to be with Teacher forever and ever!"
Their voices overlapped chaotically, no longer discussing governance or divine systems, but instead clinging to something far more personal.
The once serious Slaughter Hall now felt strangely… warm.
Even the oppressive aura of the blood-red map seemed softened by their emotional reactions. The discussion about gods, inheritance, and fate had shifted into something far more human—attachment.
Xin stood still in the center of them, expression unchanged, as if the situation was outside the category of problems he normally solved. He did not step back, nor did he immediately respond, allowing the moment to exist without interference.
Meanwhile, Hu Liena stood slightly aside, watching the scene unfold with undisguised astonishment.
What kind of teacher-disciple atmosphere is this at Heart of Fire Academy?
Are these even disciples? They're probably treating Teacher Xin as their future husband, aren't they?
And they're even talking about being together for life~
Her thoughts became increasingly complicated, her rational judgment struggling to categorize what she was seeing.
This is… too exciting!
I want it too!
A subtle spark lit up in Hu Liena's eyes, replacing her initial confusion with a growing sense of competitive curiosity. Her fox-like charm, already naturally alluring, seemed to sharpen slightly as she observed the group dynamics more closely.
There were peerless secret arts to practice, top-tier resources, and Teacher's unparalleled presence to experience firsthand.
More importantly, there was something about Xin himself—his calmness in the face of divine secrets, his absolute control over chaos, and his detached yet dependable presence—that made staying near him feel less like learning… and more like being guided through destiny itself.
Being a student at Heart of Fire Academy is truly wonderful!