The Dragon God's voice rang out again, carrying the relief of someone who, after countless epochs, had finally been asked this question.
"The Fifteenth Realm is called the 'Demigod Realm.' Only the Sixteenth Realm is the 'True God Realm.'"
"I am currently striving to break through to the True God Realm, which is why I must fall into a long slumber."
"Most of my divine soul is attempting that final breakthrough. I have left behind only a wisp of will to protect the Neck Gold Dragon and the descendants of the Dragon Race."
Ao Lie's dragon eyes were filled with shock. He took a deep breath and slowly asked, "What is the difference between a Demigod and a True God...?"
The Dragon God's consciousness rippled gently within his mind, like a pebble cast into a still lake.
"Demigods begin gathering the power of Incense and Fire—the faith, worship, and prayers of all living beings."
"That power of Incense and Fire flows into your divine soul like rivers converging, causing a qualitative transformation in your strength."
"Thus, Fifteenth Realm Demigods can not only wield their own power, but also draw upon the power of their believers. The more believers they have, the stronger they become."
He paused, and his voice grew more profound. "Sixteenth Realm True Gods, however, use the power of Incense and Fire to reshape themselves."
"From that moment onward, as long as Incense and Fire does not perish, the god will not die."
"The faith of your believers becomes the foundation of your existence. So long as even one believer remembers you, prays to you, and believes in you, you will never truly die."
"The reshaped divine soul is no longer bound by the flesh, no longer eroded by time, no longer constrained by laws."
"That is true