Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 247: Well-Intentioned Efforts

Chapter 247: Chapter 247: Well-Intentioned Efforts

"Young man, you now have two choices!"

The handsome man said coldly, "One, submit before this god. With your strength, this god can make an exception and take you as the divine envoy under this god’s command. The second choice... well, it’s to prove your strength to this god, use your own abilities to obtain this god’s Eight-foot Jade Hook and glimpse the divine realm of this god!"

"Your divine realm?"

Yang Tian heard this and smiled silently.

God?

Even rulers like the Devouring Spirit Demon Venerable, who dominate the universe, wouldn’t dare to call themselves gods recklessly!

A mere demon beast on Earth dares to claim divinity?

To Yang Tian, it was akin to a two- or three-year-old child, naked and carefree, standing before him declaring themselves an adult.

It was outright laughable!

Seeing Yang Tian smile, the handsome man immediately frowned and said, "What? You’ve witnessed the true power of this god, and you don’t wish to say anything?"

"If I were to say anything, it would be directed to your true form, not a mere divine thought’s separation," Yang Tian sneered.

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing Yang Tian’s words, the handsome man broke into wild laughter, only to show a hint of admiration and smiled, "Young man, you’re indeed impressive! Not only did you discern who this god truly is, but you also realized that this is merely one of this god’s divine thoughts!"

"On this basis, you qualify to undertake the trial of this god!"

As he spoke, the handsome man descended to the ground once more, then gestured toward Yang Tian with a smile, "Come forth! If you can move this god even the slightest using only your physical strength, it will prove you’ve passed this god’s Trial of Power. The divine power contained within the Eight-foot Jade Hook will then be yours to inherit, making you the true successor of this god!"

After finishing his words,

The handsome man stood solemnly where he was, exuding an unshakable aura akin to the majestic firmness of Mount Taishan. Clearly, he was waiting for Yang Tian to step forward and undertake the so-called Trial of Power.

However, after waiting endlessly,

Yang Tian neither made any moves nor showed the slightest intention to participate in the challenge.

Seeing this, the handsome man asked curiously, "What’s holding you back? Do you hesitate? Numerous people dream of becoming the successor of this god, but none have been deemed worthy. Now, this god sees potential in you and makes an exception for you—don’t let this opportunity slip away!"

"Opportunity?"

Yang Tian, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke, revealing a playful smile, "An opportunity to become the vessel for your soul’s possession?"

"What... What did you just say?"

The handsome man’s face instantly changed dramatically, looking at Yang Tian in astonishment.

Yang Tian pointed coldly at the spot before the handsome man, his gaze sharp as he said, "Since the moment I entered, you’ve been trying to lure me there—first with an unguarded Jade Hook, then revealing your so-called divine aura when I didn’t bite."

"Feigning coercion for submission, dangling the bait of inheritance, fabricating this Trial of Power—all intriguing ploys merely to tempt me closer. Heh, Orochi, you really are thoroughly calculating!"

"Impossible!!"

Seeing Yang Tian completely expose his scheme, the handsome man no longer pretended and spoke outright.

"Under the pressure of my divine aura, you could keep calm and see through this god’s design? Aren’t you striving to break into the Martial God Realm? Yet how could you resist this god’s temptation?"

As he spoke, the handsome man wore an expression of disbelief.

Because his true form is Orochi!

Over the years, how many powerful beings attempting breakthroughs to the God Realm had been drawn into his trap, devoured like lambs!

Even the body currently occupied by his divine thought belonged to a once Legendary Peak powerhouse who had been just one step away from God Realm.

As a former God Realm entity, Orochi understood just how difficult the breakthrough to God Realm could be!

It wasn’t like the previous realms, where sufficient strength and talent could ensure progress!

Opportunity, coincidence, and power—all indispensable!

If it weren’t for an extraordinary stroke of luck back then, Orochi himself might still be nothing more than a Legendary Peak demon beast!

When he realized his Eight-foot Jade Hook, crucial for recovery, had been taken, his initial reaction was fury, intending to obliterate Yang Tian, the audacious thief.

But when Makura Daisuke informed him about Yang Tian, Orochi instantly had a change of heart!

A seventeen- or eighteen-year-old who could slaughter Innate Legends like ants—others might only fear Yang Tian’s might, but Orochi’s thoughts delved deeper!

Such a heaven-defying prodigy would undoubtedly carry an extraordinary secret.

A secret that could grant a young man such power—if obtained—might even allow Orochi to restore his peak strength in one fell swoop.

He wouldn’t need to painstakingly gather belief and faith to slowly recover!

Hence his elaborate setup to lure Yang Tian into his plot.

But what Orochi hadn’t anticipated was Yang Tian seeing through his scheme from the very beginning. Didn’t that mean Yang Tian had watched his entire performance as though observing a solitary farce?

"Temptation?"

Hearing Orochi’s words, Yang Tian sneered dismissively, "A mere demon beast dares to call itself a god? You truly think highly of yourself!"

"What is a god? A god is the heavens, the earth, the origin of creation! Even those who transcend this world’s confines are but ants within the heavens and earth. And you—a demon beast the size of a palm—dare claim yourself a god? Nothing more than a frog at the bottom of a well!"

"You have no idea how vast this universe truly is!"

Saying this, Yang Tian stood with hands behind his back, clad in black robes, which moved despite the still air—like a Demon God overlooking ants!

"I have no idea how vast this universe truly is?"

Hearing Yang Tian’s words, Orochi’s originally handsome face twisted into an expression of sheer malevolence!

Who was he?

He was the ancient Great God of Japan!

The deity worshipped by millions in Japan—Orochi!

The embodiment of humanity’s reverence, the master of the Divine Domain!

Yet now, someone he deemed nothing but a mere ant—Yang Tian—claimed he didn’t even grasp the universe’s immensity?

Consumed by rage, Orochi laughed bitterly, "Young man, you’re clever! But you’re far too arrogant!"

"Do you even know who you’re facing? It is a god!"

"From the moment you entered this god’s sights, your life no longer belongs to you—it belongs to this god!"

"Initially, this god had some interest in a monstrous talent like yours, possessing such strength at your age. But now, this god’s interest has faded. Death awaits you! Once this god kills you, all your secrets will belong to this god! And this god shall return to peak strength, ruling over Japan and even the whole Earth!"

As he spoke, Orochi’s eyes turned silver-white, serpent-like, revealing a greedy gleam!

"Tremble! Beg for mercy! Kneel before this god!"

"If you surrender willingly, offering your body and all your secrets, perhaps this god might spare your soul, allowing you to reincarnate!"

Orochi laughed confidently.

As a being of God Realm, Yang Tian to Orochi was a mere ant—someone he could crush effortlessly. Orochi never intended for Yang Tian to leave alive.