"The odds of us Soul Beasts becoming gods are far too low. But if you work with me, I can guarantee you at least a fifty percent chance."
The Demon Empress offered another temptation. If the Douluo God Realm truly returned one day, Sea God Tang San would not come alone. The Deities at his side would be a formidable obstacle.
For one thing, she would have to face the Shrek Seven Devils, who had become gods alongside Sea God Tang San. And the other Deities of the Divine Realm would hardly stand by and watch.
She needed someone to share that burden so she would have a chance to take her revenge.
The Ghost Emperor, Hades Hasaluo, and the others from the Holy Spirit Cult would form her future inner circle. As Evil Soul Masters, they could only become gods by following her down this path to the bitter end.
The Demon Empress knew the Ghost Emperor was using her, but she did not care. As long as their ultimate goal remained godhood, he would never betray her.
Still, the Ghost Emperor and his people were human, so they were hardly trustworthy. That did not mean the Demon Empress was particularly fond of Leviathan and the others, either.
After her husband's brutal death, his old enemies had hunted her and her daughter from place to place, leaving them in constant fear. During those dark days, Soul Beasts and humans had become indistinguishable in her eyes. Both were merciless persecutors.
Now she wanted to use Leviathan and the others to counterbalance the Ghost Emperor's group, creating a delicate equilibrium that would let her plan proceed.
With that in mind, the Demon Empress spoke again. "Well? I'm sure that, as Quasi-Gods, you can feel the unseen force suppressing you."
"Perhaps you'll