This sound was thunderous and majestic—truly a force that could lift mountains and overshadow the world. After the roar, Gao Liang unleashed his powerful spiritual energy, channeling an explosive surge of superior-level energy within his body. Energies of the Five Elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth—Earth's terrestrial energy, the Underworld's冥energy, and many others—burst forth simultaneously. This surge was amplified by the powerful synergy of Gao Liang’s two Dragon Balls—the Heavens’ Dragon Ball and the Earth’s Dragon Ball—reaching an energy intensity of 10^1048, and it surged directly toward the magic circle that had resisted countless attempts to breach. In the sky, the dense, dark clouds were violently driven away by Gao Liang’s cosmic energy, instantly giving rise to fierce winds that whipped up sand and dust. "Amazing! Amazing!" the crowd exclaimed, watching as the magic circle was continuously tossed and spun in the air by Gao Liang’s relentless force, now completely out of control. No matter how many incantations the fox spirit chanted, the fate of the magic circle—being overwhelmed by the violent energy—remained unchanged. The momentum is unstoppable, the momentum like a blazing rainbow. Indeed, when the heavenly deities unleash their power, no one can withstand it—those who attempt to resist shall meet one fate: death. The fox spirit is not ready to accept defeat; she vows to launch a furious counteroffensive. Drawing upon her final move, she pretends to be deeply pitiful, weeping softly. As she chants her incantation, she suddenly feigns an injury, spitting a stream of blood from her corner of the mouth. "Ah!" A cry of agony, and the fox spirit collapses to the ground. "Ha! The fox spirit is dead! Dead!" The heavenly soldiers and generals all burst into cheers. The Great Iron God observes closely and, reaching out to touch her, says to Gao Liang, "Brother, she's completely still!" Gao Liang believes him and walks over. When he reaches just one meter away from the fox spirit, she suddenly snaps her eyes open, leaps up from the ground, and extends her ten clawed fingers, plunging them toward Gao Liang's eyes. Your underlings have blinded me with their presence—this time, I The fox spirit was indeed cruel, but when she thought she had secured her victory, an unexpected turn of events occurred. The fox spirit was unaware that Ying'er had been ahead, unleashing a powerful surge of 6,000 years of spiritual energy directly targeting her. As a fox demon, the fox spirit, being inherently opposed to divine beings, could not bear Ying'er's spiritual assault—especially since she had already depleted a significant portion of her strength just moments earlier by chanting her magic incantations. Meanwhile, behind her, the mighty Iron-Clad God raised his iron palm and delivered sharp, forceful blows toward the fox spirit. The fox spirit is gone—the magic circle has completely failed. It wavers in the air, trembling in two spirals, then falls straight from the sky, dissolving into dust. Nothing remains. "Such a misfortune! Such a misfortune!" many sigh. At this moment, the Celestial Emperor, the Celestial Empress, and the various divine generals and warriors bow deeply before Gao Liang, expressing their gratitude for his timely intervention that saved the heavens. Had they not uncovered the fox spirit's deception, the fox would have swiftly taken over the heavenly realm. Gao Liang smiles and gestures for everyone to rise. Unexpectedly, something remarkable happens: as the heavenly generals and spirits bow in reverence, they remain kneeling on the ground for a long time, chanting, "Our Lord! Our King! You are the supreme ruler of the heavenly realm!" This left Gao Liang quite surprised, though he had always harbored a quiet desire to succeed the Heavenly Emperor. Yet at this moment, he felt utterly exhausted—no matter why. Since arriving in the Heavenly Realm, the constant intrigues, power struggles, and backstabbing among the celestial beings had reminded him so much of the human world’s relentless pursuit of fame and fortune, where each party plays its own game, deceives and hides from others. He simply wanted freedom—not to aspire to any title or role. He only wanted to do what he truly wished to do. The Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Empress both bowed half-kneeling before Gao Liang, praising him with reverent voices: "You are truly the sovereign, the true king!" Gao Liang glanced at Ying'er, as if seeking her approval on whether to accept the position of Heavenly Emperor. Ying'er simply said to him, "No matter what choice you make, I will always support you!" The Great Earth-Holder God, bowing with both hands, exclaimed, "Boss, no—*you* are the true Heavenly Emperor! You must make up your mind and accept it now!" Even the usually resolute Gao Liang found himself genuinely hesitating. Finally, Gao Liang stood on a raised platform, addressing the gods and heavenly generals: "Rise up, all of you! I believe, truly, who holds the title of Heavenly Emperor isn't so important—what truly matters is peace and harmony within the heavenly realm. I've seen clearly how the previous actions of the Heavenly Emperor have been driven by the Fox Immortal. So, let us give the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Empress a period of time—enough to govern the heavenly realm with fairness, transparency, and justice, and to lead all of us together in our shared efforts!" Gao Liang's words fell silent among the assembly, then naturally sparked a wave of enthusiastic applause. The Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Empress, who had been sweating profusely on their foreheads, now relaxed with relief—fearing that Gao Liang might truly succeed in replacing them. Now, with this development, they were delighted—secure in their positions, able to continue enjoying their honors and prosperity. At that moment, Gao Liang added: "Heavenly Emperor! This is the only opportunity this time—seize it well! Lead the heavenly generals and divine troops together to create a world of peace, harmony, and fulfillment "I shall certainly carry out your wishes! I shall certainly carry out your wishes!" The Heavenly Emperor quickly responded. The Heavenly Empress then turned to Gao Liang and said, "Thank you, Lord God-Warrior, for your generosity and for granting us the opportunity to atone through our efforts!" Gao Liang was open-minded and generous, addressing both the Heavenly Emperor and the Heavenly Empress, "You all rise now! As long as peace prevails in the heavenly realm, that will be our shared aspiration!" The heavenly soldiers and generals all deeply admired Gao Liang; few in the heavenly ranks were willing to give up fame and glory, and this quality was truly rare. What made Gao Liang truly admirable was not only his abilities, but also his character. This time, the Heavenly Emperor, with great sincerity, publicly received the Heavenly Seal from Gao Liang's hands and pledged to establish a fair, open, and legitimate heavenly realm for all. Everyone applauded with satisfaction. Although High Liang gave up his ambition to become the Heavenly Emperor, everyone unanimously supported his rightful status as the God-Warrior King of the Heavens. The Xingle Palace had now officially become his imperial residence, and both Ying'er, the true goddess of the palace, and the hundred celestial maidens bestowed upon him had moved in.