Four Seas did not want to ascend.
It only wanted to stay in this Fragmented World and continue studying recipes and dining.
Ascension could only take away a small patch of land as a Divine Kingdom, and cramped land could hardly nurture diverse ingredients. Without an outside population and the circulation of trade between civilizations, Four Seas's world restaurant would also struggle to operate.
Xiangke City would decline rapidly.
Rather than claim a small world for itself, Four Seas wanted to set up camp across a vast land and share this environment with other gods.
Without diners and ingredients, it could not be called a restaurant.
But should it really refuse?
It could not say no.
As a member of the Rebooters, it had long received all kinds of care from everyone. Now that they needed it, it ought to give feedback and a response. This was the principle of mutual aid and symbiosis.
Four Seas began to focus on preparing for Ascension. First, it gathered all kinds of important ingredient species, transplanting and breeding them in the modest Xiangke City, then summoned the Cuisine Race back one after another.
After a year of preparations, Four Seas finally used the Power of Faith to forge the God Ascension Stairway and opened the path into the Pantheon.
At this critical moment, however, the other Novice Gods joined forces and imposed sanctions and a blockade on it.
They issued a stern ultimatum.
"God Four Seas, you cannot leave this place now."
"If you want to ascend, wait until after we ascend."
"If you insist on acting recklessly, we will take every necessary measure to stop this from happening."
"Xiangke City belongs to everyone. I hope you understand that."
Not only was Four Seas not worried, it was overjoyed.
Wonderful!
It had