The Diverging Paths

Inori's perfect body was presented to Andres.

Beneath that loose white robe, she was completely naked, revealing all her allure, beauty, and mystery to Andres.

Outside the room, there were busy court servants, nobles waiting to witness the ceremony, and noisy crowds.

However, the room just a door away was filled with a sensual and alluring atmosphere.

"Am I beautiful?" Inori asked softly, a blush gradually rising on her face like a ripe peach. Although she was somewhat shy, she still looked directly at Andres with a bold and unrestrained gaze, the light in her eyes seeming to devour Andres.

Andres looked at Inori and had to admit that Inori's body and appearance were flawless, and it would be a lie to say that he had no desire for her.

However, he still did not make a move.

He was not the original incarnation and had no romantic feelings for Inori.

For Andres, mind and body must be unified and cannot be separated.

He sighed and said, "Inori, I'm not the same as before."

Upon hearing this, Inori's eyes dimmed slightly, as if she wavered, but she quickly regained her resolve.

She said, "Are you resenting me for not choosing you before?"

Andres did not speak.

He knew that Inori had misunderstood, but he couldn't say directly that the Andres of the past and the Andres of the present were no longer the same person, so he could only remain silent.

Inori took Andres' silence as tacit agreement.

She said calmly, "Because you and I were not a good match before, but now you can be my support, further consolidate my throne, and enhance my status among Human Race and even the entire Sacred Tree Continent."

Upon hearing this, Andres glanced at Inori with some surprise. She had thought Inori might make some excuses, but she hadn't expected her to be so blunt.

Inori continued, "I decided long ago that my partner must be able to surpass me, Andres, you couldn't do that before."

"Of course, you are now far superior to me. If you are no longer in love with me, I can understand. But I will fight for myself."

A confident look appeared on Inori's face.

"I have already comprehended 'Drawing Upon Heaven and Earth.' In a few years, or even more than a decade, I will be able to become Saint Domain. If we are together, we will be Saint Domain couple. At that time, I will also be able to help you. Moreover, I am confident in my talent. In the future, I will not just be an ordinary Saint Realm expert. I have hope of reaching the third level, the second level, or even the Saint Domain Limit. If we are together, it will be a powerful alliance."

Inori puffed out her ample bosom. "Don't think that just because I act this way in front of you, I'm some kind of shameless woman who sleeps with anyone. I haven't given myself to anyone else yet."

Andres remained silent, then waved his hand, releasing a wisp of Battle Qi, which he used to roll up the robe on the ground and drape it over Inori's body again.

Inori's face immediately paled, and she said unwillingly, "What exactly do I lack? Or is it that you already have another woman? Even if you have another woman, I—"

She hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "I don't mind either."

Andres gave Inori a deep look. Her determination surprised him, but he was not swayed by it.

He suddenly spoke up and asked, "Inori, I don't want to lie to you. I've offended the Elf Queen, Beastman King won't tolerate me either. Two Middle God- level powerhouses want my life. Are you still willing to stay with me?"

Upon hearing this, Inori was immediately taken aback, then shook her head and said, "How could that be? I don't believe it."

"Yes, it's definitely fake," Andres said. "But why didn't you just answer me directly whether you believed it or not, but instead said you didn't believe it?"

"This—" For the first time, Inori's resolute gaze flickered with uncertainty.

"You hesitated. You only agreed to become my woman because of my strength. However, there will always be someone stronger than me. Above the Saint Domain are Demigod, above Demigod are Middle God, and above Middle God are even stronger beings. If you encounter someone stronger than me, what will you do then?"

Inori did not answer.

"Or perhaps what I just said is true, and I really have provoked Middle God- level expert. What would you choose then?"

Inori remained silent.

Andres was very clear-headed. Even though he now had the talent of the Paragon level and the memory of the original work, he still dared not say that he could definitely cultivate all the way to the strongest.

The Coiling Dragon World is filled with countless lives and geniuses, but even more geniuses fall. Having talent does not mean you can fully realize it.

Even if Andres truly achieves the Paragon High-God, there are still Sovereign above Highgod, and even Sovereign can fall.

Andres warned himself to proceed cautiously, and he was even more careful in choosing his bedmate, insisting that she be absolutely trustworthy.

Inori couldn't completely convince him.

If it's just a partnership based on mutual benefit, and everyone scatters when disaster strikes, then it's better to stay alone forever.

Inori suddenly let out a long sigh, a relieved smile on her face, and put the robe she was wearing back on.

"It seems we are two different kinds of people," Inori laughed.

She was no ordinary woman. After understanding the meaning behind Andres's words, she decided to completely give up the idea of being with Andres.

Andres smiled calmly, "With your talent, you can secure the throne even without my help, and your status among Human Race will not be low in the future."

"Then I'll take your kind words." Inori laughed heartily.

See you at the Coronation Ceremony.

Seeing that Inori was dressed, Andres turned and walked toward the door.

Inori did not stop her.

Andres stepped out of the gate, where the court attendant who had led the way was waiting.

Upon seeing Andres emerge, he bowed respectfully to Andres, his expression unchanged.

Clearly, he was only acting on Inori's orders to bring Andres here and was completely unaware of what had just happened in the room.

"Take me to the Master of Ceremonies," Andres said.

"Yes, sir."

Andres followed the waiter to the top of the tower.

At the very top of the city gate tower is a very large terrace.

The terrace is decorated with various precious stone sculptures and potted plants, making it magnificent.

Starting from the entrance to the terrace, a red carpet extends all the way to the edge of the tower, beyond which lies the Twin Saints Plaza, where the bustling sounds of people can be clearly heard.

This is where the Coronation Ceremony was held.

The Master of Ceremonies is doing a final check to make sure everything is perfect.

"Ah, Lord Andres!"

The Master of Ceremonies was a thin, elderly man with a full head of white hair. Upon seeing Andres, he immediately put down his work and came to greet him.