Can Mortals Become Gods? How Powerful Are Gods?

Can mortals become gods? How... powerful are gods?

Although Qian Renxue remained skeptical about this.

She also felt that continuing to lie low carried several more risks.

But she would still grit her teeth and continue infiltrating the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, because she truly did not want to give up!

"Alright, I agree to this agreement!" Qian Renxue said earnestly.

"Then that's settled. Lu Bu, Jiang Wei, Xiahou Dun, release them and let them leave." Aiven waved his hand.

The three immediately released Guangling and the others.

"Young Mistress."

Guangling and the other two hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping themselves.

"Three Worship Elder, go back. I'm doing quite well here. They haven't imprisoned me, and they've been feeding and housing me well. I haven't suffered any grievance here, so don't worry," Qian Renxue said.

"This... Young Mistress, then we'll be leaving."

Guangling and the other two sighed inwardly, then departed in a sorry state with severe injuries.

"Alright, everyone, go home and disperse."

Aiven dismissed everyone, but Jiang Wei did not leave.

Once only he and Aiven remained, Jiang Wei said with a solemn expression, "Lord, Qian Renxue, the Spirit Hall Young Mistress, is disguised as an Imperial Son of the Heaven Dou Empire. She clearly intends to seize control of the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial authority."

"If Qian Renxue's scheme succeeds and she controls the Heaven Dou Empire, then together with the powerful Spirit Hall, they will surely become a great obstacle to our future unification of the continent!"

Over the past few days, Jiang Wei had thoroughly familiarized himself with the situation on Douluo Continent.

He understood that if Qian Renxue took control of the Heaven Dou Empire, then combined with Spirit Hall, it would become an immensely powerful force—enough to unify the continent.

Aiven understood what Jiang Wei meant and asked, "Jiang Wei, do you know that people in this world can ascend and become gods?"

"Mortals becoming gods? Lord, Jiang Wei has never heard that Soul Masters can cultivate to godhood!"

"It's normal that you haven't heard of it, because for ordinary Soul Masters to cultivate into gods, perhaps not even one would emerge in several thousand or tens of thousands of years. But I must tell you this: Qian Renxue has enormous potential to become a god," Aiven said gravely.

"What!" Jiang Wei's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

"But as long as she continues lying low in the Heaven Dou Empire, she will not become a god."

"Jiang Wei understands, Lord. You wish to delay her path to godhood."

Aiven said, "That's right. If she returns to Spirit City, then perhaps Qian Renxue will break through and become a god in just over ten years!"

"Just over ten years?" Jiang Wei was utterly shocked. He asked with utmost seriousness, "Lord, may I ask... how powerful are gods?"

Aiven answered just as seriously, "Gods are powerful enough to sweep across the continent."

"Hiss—" Jiang Wei sucked in a sharp breath.

Aiven smiled faintly. "Don't panic. In the future, your Lord can become a god too!"

Jiang Wei:!!!

The next morning.

Everything returned to calm, and the events of last night passed just like that.

Aiven still divided his day into three periods of cultivation as usual.

Qian Renxue also continued serving as Aiven's instructor for theoretical knowledge of martial spirits.

Three days later.

The Heaven Dou Empire's negotiation party, led by Snow Star Prince and Dugu Bo, finally arrived.

Atop a tall building.

Aiven gazed into the distance and spotted a familiar figure within Snow Star Prince's party—Dugu Bo.

The moment he saw Dugu Bo, Aiven thought of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, as well as the Immortal Herbs.

He suddenly smiled. "Heh, I nearly forgot about the Immortal Herbs. It seems I need to temporarily leave Ai City and make a trip to Sunset Forest."

"Jiang Wei, negotiate with the Heaven Dou Empire's people according to the terms we discussed earlier."

"Yes. Jiang Wei will not fail the Lord's trust."

Jiang Wei accepted the task and went to begin negotiations with Snow Star Prince.

Using his methods, Jiang Wei successfully secured the terms Aiven wanted.

First: For ten years, the Heaven Dou Empire was not permitted to invade Aiven Duchy or interfere in the conflict between Aiven Duchy and the Kingdom of Aers.

Second: A ransom of one billion Gold Soul Coins.

Third: Fifty thousand sets of military equipment and weapons, along with military rations and supplies.

In order to rescue Xue Qinghe, the Heaven Dou Empire had to play the fool this time and painfully pay the ransom for a Xue Qinghe with a false identity.

But from the Heaven Dou Empire's perspective, even without their intervention, the Kingdom of Aers was more than capable of eliminating Aiven Duchy.

That was because they did not know how powerful Lu Bu was, nor how rapidly Aiven Duchy was developing.

And while one billion Gold Soul Coins, along with fifty thousand sets of military equipment, weapons, rations, and supplies, was a massive sum, it was still not beyond the wealthy Heaven Dou Empire's means.

And so, the negotiations with the Heaven Dou Empire came to an end.

It was finally time for Qian Renxue to leave Ai City.

At that moment, the door opened.

Qian Renxue entered alone.

She had already changed back into Xue Qinghe's appearance. Slowly walking up to Aiven, she said, "Little brat, it's time for me to leave."

Aiven smiled. "Heh, at least you have some conscience. You knew to say goodbye before leaving."

Qian Renxue sneered. "Hah, you're overthinking it. I'm not here to greet you or bid you farewell."

"Oh? Then what are you here for? Don't tell me you can't bear to leave me and want to stay in Ai City?" Aiven joked.

"How could that be?"

Qian Renxue rolled her eyes. "Stop being so full of yourself! Who would miss you?"

"I only came to tell you that if you sincerely wish to submit to me in the future, then I can overlook our past grievances and take you and your forces under my command!"

"Oh? What do you mean by that?" Aiven asked with interest.

Qian Renxue folded her arms across her chest and explained, "Although you have restrained the Heaven Dou Empire and Spirit Hall for now, you still have to face the Kingdom of Aers' attacks."

"Although you repelled the kingdom's army of fifty thousand back then, and although you have three fierce generals under your command, the Kingdom of Aers is not as easy to deal with as you imagine."

"Go on," Aiven said.

"Among the Heaven Dou Empire's four major vassal kingdoms, the Kingdom of Aers' military strength is second only to the Balak Kingdom, which is known as Heaven Dou's gateway."

"Among the eight kingdoms and two duchies of the entire Douluo Continent, its military strength can absolutely rank among the top three."

Douluo Continent had two great empires: Heaven Dou and Star Luo.

Beneath the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, each had four major vassal kingdoms and one vassal duchy.

That made eight kingdoms and two duchies in total. With Aiven Duchy now included, there were three duchies.

Qian Renxue continued, "The Kingdom of Aers' military may number close to three hundred thousand men, and it also possesses a force of Soul Masters. Though you have three powerful generals, your military strength is ten times weaker than theirs."

"And they also control a considerable force of Soul Masters. Do you really think Aiven Duchy can definitely stand against the Kingdom of Aers?"

"So if you can't withstand the Kingdom of Aers' assault, you can come submit to me. I can overlook our past grievances and take you in~" Qian Renxue teased.