Chapter 429: Refusal

Seeing Heiniu's expression, and that look of confidence, Eyun Xiaojie was somewhat moved.

Throughout this journey, she had walked side by side with Heiniu, and she had already gained a fair understanding of Heiniu's character.

This person was kind, steady, and humble; in this chaotic world, such character was very rare.

Yet, he had uttered words about killing gods if they stood in his way.

Moreover, his tone was very serious, and it did not seem fake.

"Kill gods if they stand in your way... you are very arrogant.

Even the powerful Arcane Empire only dared to claim they possessed an Arcane Eye that could rival the gods.

Yet even the Arcane Eye was reduced to ruins under the Seraphs of the Light Master.

When it was destroyed, although it ignited the sky and obliterated many Seraphs, in the eyes of the gods, it was nothing more than that.

Your Iron Stone City, though vibrant, how could it compare to the Arcane City?

Not to mention the four Master gods, even if just one god with Strong Divine Power came, you would be unable to resist.

I do not know where you get your confidence from?

Relying solely on that Nine Prince?

Although the Nine Prince's father is a newly ascended Song God with decent potential, compared to those powerful gods, he is far inferior."

Eyun Xiaojie still could not help but retort.

Although Iron Stone City had catalyzed the Dao of technology and the rules of heaven and earth, its potential was great, and it might give birth to a Master.

But the growth of a Master is measured in ten thousand years.

Even the Light Master, who had the highest talent, was rumored to have taken thirty thousand years to step into the Sovereign Realm.

Upon hearing this, Heiniu only slowly said: "We have our own sense of proportion."

Eyun Xiaojie looked at Heiniu: "Are you trying to say it is an immortal body?

Although an immortal body is powerful, that is only because you are too weak and no powerful god has noticed you.

The methods of gods are unfathomable; if they pay serious attention, they will always find a way to deal with you.

If all else fails, they can expend some Divine Power to completely annihilate your souls, and how would you recover then?"

Eyun Xiaojie felt that Heiniu's confidence lay in the immortal body.

Such a talent was indeed terrifying, but to the gods, it was actually just a bit troublesome.

If all else fails, they could simply imprison it within a God Kingdom.

Of course, now that God Kingdoms were falling one after another, using other methods might not be unfeasible.

Heiniu smiled again: "Iron Stone City is not the Arcane City.

Who will emerge victorious... let us wait and see."

Eyun Xiaojie glanced at Heiniu and ultimately did not argue further.

She felt that perhaps it was his limited experience that restricted Heiniu.

"I do not know what trump cards you have.

But I want to tell you that gods are not that simple, especially the Four Great Sovereigns.

Regarding the matter of technology, please keep it confidential.

It is a pity that the Nine Prince is not here, otherwise I would certainly have to meet her."

Eyun Xiaojie sighed.

Regarding the news of Iron Stone City, she felt it must be reported to the Ice and Snow Empress.

The Technology Dao is of great importance.

Perhaps this is also their opportunity to contend against the Light Master.

Inside the Temple, several figures stood, each radiating a terrifying aura.

Diya also stood among them, off to one side; at this moment, his face also carried hidden worries.

"Rain God, do you know why the Ice and Snow Empress has summoned us?" Diya looked at the familiar Rain God beside him, feeling somewhat strange.

As a newly ascended Song God, Diya's talent was decent, but his strength was still among the lower tier in the Ice and Snow Empress's camp.

Now, in the great hall, a total of twelve gods had arrived.

Each of these twelve gods was a backbone of the faction, or rather, one of the most powerful few in the faction.

These few gathering in the Temple meant that something major must have happened.

Even if something major happened, why summon him, a newly ascended Song God?

He did not even rank in the Ice and Snow Empress's camp.

The Rain God glanced at Diya, a strange meaning appearing in his eyes: "I do not know what the matter is either, but... since you were invited here, perhaps it has something to do with you."

"Has to do with me?" Diya was puzzled, not knowing what exactly had happened.

Most of the gods present let their gazes linger on Diya for a few moments, appearing thoughtful.

Diya's status, logically speaking, should not have brought him here, yet he had come.

Not long after, a burly figure appeared.

The gods present, seeing the newcomer, all revealed expressions of awe in their eyes.

"Greetings, Lord Land War God!"

"Greetings, my Lord!"

The newcomer was one of the three powerful gods of the Ice and Snow Empress's camp, the Land War God!

This god of Strong Divine Power had extremely formidable combat strength, comparable to a War God.

Moreover, he received bonuses when fighting on the Continent, and even if two or three gods of Strong Divine Power joined forces, he could still hold his own.

Therefore, all the gods falling onto the Continent was, for the Land War God, actually a good thing.

The land was his home turf.

"The Ice and Snow Empress and the Master of Stars have matters to attend to and cannot come.

Regarding this gathering, I shall be fully responsible."

The Land War God spoke, his voice sonorous and heavy as a mountain.

The other gods all looked toward the Land War God; they were very curious as to what important matter had caused him to summon them this time.

"You should all be aware that the Four Great Sovereigns have reached an agreement: first to purge us gods, then to conduct a God War among the Sovereigns."

The Land War God's words fell into the ears of the other gods; they all appeared calm, though their eyes carried anger.

Only Diya was somewhat shocked; he did not know of these hidden matters.

"The Four Great Sovereigns bully the gods too much!" the Goddess of Love and Beauty spoke, her eyes filled with anger.

This deity was kind-hearted, yearned for freedom, and pursued beauty.

She was most resentful of the Four Great Sovereigns, for the Four Great Sovereigns had once stated that the gods of the Pantheon should all become subordinate gods to the Sovereigns.

This meant that those who submit will prosper, and those who resist will perish.

These gods were accustomed to being free and unrestrained.

Forming factions was one thing.

Becoming subordinate gods, with their lives held in the hands of the Four Great Sovereigns—how could they be willing?

Although the power of the Four Great Sovereigns was extremely strong, there were many gods in the Pantheon who were unwilling to side with the Four Great Sovereigns.

These gods were divided into various factions, among which the Ice and Snow Empress's faction was the most powerful, possessing a full three Strong Divine Power gods, and they were not ordinary Strong Divine Power gods at that.

"The Four Great Sovereigns have mysterious origins, and their divine might suppresses all gods.

Even if we were to unite, we would not be their match.

The power of the Sovereigns is far too terrifying.

In this war, it is very difficult for us to win."

Even though the Land War God was among the top tier of Strong Divine Power gods, he understood deeply the gap between himself and the Sovereigns.

Especially the Light Sovereign, who was favored by heaven and earth and was the darling of the Pantheon.

His divine might was unfathomable.

The gods present also acknowledged the Land War God's words.

"Even if we are to be defeated in this war, we must still fight!"

"Even if we die in battle, it is better than being servants to those four!"

Some also sighed.

"The only ones who can defeat a Sovereign are Sovereigns."

"If we gods unite together to deal with the Four Great Sovereigns, I fear it is merely an egg striking a stone."

The Land War God nodded: "Correct, the only ones who can deal with Sovereigns are Sovereigns.

You all should also understand that the powerful Rules of heaven and earth, which is to say divine offices, are limited in number.

Among them, the divine offices capable of becoming a Sovereign have already been occupied by the Four Great Sovereigns.

Ever since these four ascended to become Sovereigns, no new Sovereign has appeared in this world.

To have a new Sovereign appear, one needs to discover a divine office comparable to a Sovereign's divine office."

The Rules of heaven and earth with the potential to become a Sovereign are few, and the divine offices they manifest are pitifully small in number.

However, those divine offices are now all occupied by the four Sovereigns, and other gods simply cannot lay a finger on them.

"The hearts of these four Sovereigns are not broad; after becoming Sovereigns, they have been hunting gods everywhere to seize their divine offices.

Several divine offices with great potential have all been seized by the Four Great Sovereigns."

A god lamented.

It is precisely because of this that no new Sovereign has appeared in the Pantheon.

And the strength of the Four Great Sovereigns has also grown increasingly powerful.

By now, it has reached a point where they cannot be resisted.

"However..."

At this moment, the Land War God's tone shifted.

The gazes of all the gods present were drawn in; they were somewhat taken aback.

Could it be that the three Strong Divine Power lords have already found a way to deal with the Light Sovereign?

"Regarding the Rules of heaven and earth that can become a Sovereign, we have already discovered one."

The Land War God said, his voice possessing a special rhythm to ensure the sound only fell into the ears of the few gods present, without being overheard by others.

After all, their identities were special; it was possible their every move was being monitored by the Sovereigns.

"Is that so?"

"Heaven has not forsaken us!"

"What kind of divine office is it exactly?"

"Which god controls it?"

The gods present were all very excited.

If a new Sovereign were to appear and stand on their side,

then they would truly be able to contend with the Sovereigns.

Then, the plans of the four Sovereigns might also come to nothing.

Having one more Sovereign will create endless variables.

Many of the gods present turned their gazes toward Diya.

Calling Diya over for an occasion like this, wasn't it obvious why?

Could it be that Diya had mastered a divine office leading directly to the Master?

Diya, however, was completely bewildered.

Because the gaze of the Land War God had also fallen upon Diya.

Diya really wanted to say, "I don't know, I'm not clear on who I am."

Under the stares of many gods, Diya also felt a trace of pressure.

Fortunately, the Land War God spoke at this moment: "The new Sovereign Dao is in Iron Stone City.

Suspected to be... mastered by Lin Chao, the ninth son of Diya."

"What?" Upon hearing this news, Diya was the first to be shocked.

His ninth son had mastered a Sovereign Dao?

Lin Chao's appearance reappeared in his mind, and he could not help but recall those women from back then.

The Nine Prince's mother had a lowly status and died early.

Regarding the Nine Prince, his emotions were complex.

Especially since the Nine Prince displayed mediocre talent and lacked talent for singing.

Thus, he ignored the Nine Prince.

Perhaps this was his way of protecting him.

But now, being told that the Nine Prince he paid the least attention to had actually mastered a Dao, how could he not be shocked?

Then, his face was filled with a look of pleasant surprise: "As expected of my son!"

Others looked at Diya, all revealing looks of envy.

"As expected of the newly ascended Song God!"

"Even his offspring are so formidable!"

That Diya could, with a mortal body and as a believer, seize the position of Song God was already beyond their expectations and made them look at him with new eyes.

As it turned out, Diya's son was even more Excellent.

"However..." The Land War God's tone shifted, "This Rule of heaven and earth is still in its embryonic stage.

If mastered by Diya's son, I fear... there would be no chance at all to become a Master before we all perish at the hands of the Masters.

And Diya's son would also become a thorn in the side of the Four Great Sovereigns; he would likely perish at the hands of the Masters before he could even grow up.

The Four Great Sovereigns maintain a tacit understanding regarding other divine offices with great potential."

Upon hearing this, Diya felt a shock in his heart.

The gods present also furrowed their brows.

"Diya's son has great talent, but he is ultimately just a mortal.

For him to control a Sovereign divine office and become a Master... is truly fraught with difficulties.

The former Literature God once mastered the divine office of literature, which had great potential.

Unfortunately, he was plotted against by the Earth Mother, who stole the divine office.

If this is the case for a god, how much more so for a mere mortal.

Diya's son truly lacks the ability to protect a Sovereign divine office."

"There is an old saying in the East: a child holding Gold; Diya's son is currently in this situation."

"This Sovereign divine office must be mastered by us!"

Those who can become gods are naturally not all kind-hearted.

They certainly think about problems starting from their own interests.

The Land War God nodded, agreeing with what these gods said.

He had already communicated with two other gods of Strong Divine Power, and their views were the same as the voices below.

This was the only way.

There was not much time left for them.

"Diya, what do you think of this method?

Let your ninth son hand over the Sovereign divine office for us to control.

This has two benefits: we have a sixty percent probability of producing a Master, and your ninth son will not be noticed by the Four Great Sovereigns, allowing him to remain safe and sound during this God War."

The other gods also looked at Diya, waiting for Diya's decision.

Diya's body felt a bit cold; he stood out: "My lords, the Sovereign Dao is, after all, my son's possession."

He did not dare to say too much, fearing he would push the gods present to desperation.

He was opposing them.

The Land War God was not annoyed upon hearing this.

"What if... we give this Sovereign divine office to you?"

Once the Land War God said this, the gods present were all somewhat shaken.

Such a precious Sovereign divine office was actually going to be given to the Song God!

Their gazes toward the Song God became envious.

Some were even jealous.

"After you digest the Sovereign divine office, we three gods of Strong Divine Power will personally protect you, enhance your strength, and assist you in becoming a Master," the Land War God spoke again, once more inciting the envy of all the gods present.

The Land War God's meaning was clearly that the three powerful gods were prepared to use their own Divine Power to help Diya ascend.

Then it was very likely that Diya could rapidly increase his strength and even become a new Master.

That is a Master!

How could the gods present not be envious of this?

However, this was the idea of the three excellencies, so they could not easily object.

Yet they were all somewhat puzzled as to why the three Masters chose Diya.

Would it not be better for the three Masters to refine it themselves?

Of course, this might involve some secrets that they were unaware of, and they did not ask.

"Diya, what is your intention?"

The Land War God asked again.

All the gods looked toward Diya, their gazes filled with envy.

Diya walked forward and bowed respectfully to the Land War God.

"From ancient times until now, where has a father ever seized the possessions of his son?

This matter, I... refuse."

(End of chapter)