Life, Death, and Becoming a God

Linley said, "I'll take a group of people to Red Stone City..."

He had already decided who to take.

All the family members of the Saint Domain who had been granted a Divine Spark were chosen.

Once they entered Red Stone City, these people would have to rely on Linley for survival.

They didn't even have a single Ink Stone on them. Without protection, they would be driven out of the city.

In a place like hell, the outcome for Saint Domains without God-level powerhouses nearby and wandering outside was self-evident.

This was a way for Linley to indirectly control a large number of God-level beings in the Tianlan Tribe, and it could be considered an open strategy.

These people and their families would only be grateful to Linley because they knew that living in the city was the safest and most stable life, so there was no reason to refuse.

"Durandal."

Linley's gaze fell upon a Low-level God who looked nervous and hopeful.

When he heard his name called by his leader, Durandal was so incredulous that he froze for several seconds before reacting. He said with immense joy and excitement, "Thank you, my lord!"

Linley nodded calmly and said, "Your son, Arthur, can also go with you."

While cultivating the Life Rule and Death Rule in Red Stone City, the true body of the Saint Domain had flipped through some of the notes of Camilla, the master of Bloodthirsty Castle. He had some ideas regarding the two special alchemical potions she was researching, the Blood Burst Potion and the Soul Burning Potion, which could aid in combat and even cultivation.

This required verification from God-level beings who understood Alchemy. Since there was a ready candidate, it would be a waste not to use them.

Inside the largest castle of the Tianlan Tribe.

Linley returned after many years, and the four maids along with Diana were overjoyed and greeted him enthusiastically.

Linley hugged them one by one, kissed them, and asked with a smile, "How has your cultivation been all these years?"

They all showed troubled expressions.

Diana said with a wry smile, "I'm still stuck at the peak of the Saint Domain, with almost no progress."

The maids also nodded and spoke one after another, "Becoming a god requires talent. We probably have no chance."

"I don't mind, as long as I can stay by your side."

"My progress is very slow. It might take at least another thousand years before I have a chance to become a god independently."

"Cultivation is truly too difficult. My progress over the years has been negligible. I don't know how much longer it will take to have even a sliver of hope of becoming a god."

Linley nodded, not surprised by this.

If everyone in hell could become a god, who would be the lowest, most lowly slaves?

Countless Saint Domain ants most desired a Low-level Divine Spark.

As long as they became gods, they could cautiously save money little by little to purchase Mid-level Divine Sparks and High-Divine Sparks.

This was the fantasy of many Saint Domains, but very few could achieve it.

Linley resumed his daily life in the castle. Of course, he wouldn't rush back to Red Stone City; he needed to wait at least until Corey and the others finished refining the High-Divine Sparks.

Inside a private room at a restaurant in Red Stone City.

Roy was dining in a great mood. The table was filled with exquisite and luxurious delicacies that looked like works of art, with his favorite fish as the main focus, such as the Golden Scale Thin Thread Fish and Silver Shuttle Thread Fish.

Dining with him was his butler, Frodo, whose leisurely and relaxed expression suddenly changed to one of shock.

Frodo paused for a moment, seemingly processing some information.

He picked up a napkin, wiped the corner of his mouth, and said seriously, "Lord Roy, regarding the three Mid-level Gods I mentioned last time, my Divine Avatar has gathered some information..."

Roy, while eating fish, listened intently. Suddenly, the movements of his steak knife stopped, and his expression became astonished. He blinked and stared at Frodo as if he had received unbelievable information.

Roy frowned, gripping his cutlery tightly, and questioned, "Are you sure the information is accurate? That Mid-level God named Linley killed Joseph's Death God Avatar? What a joke!"

Frodo said with a wry smile, "I find it hard to believe as well, but Joseph's Dark Element Divine Avatar said it himself. There's absolutely no mistake. He has no reason to lie to target a Mid-level God. A dignified Five-star Demon being killed by a Mid-level God is embarrassing enough."

Roy instinctively asked, "Is he some special Divine Beast?"

He himself was a descendant of the Azure Dragon and knew that some Divine Beasts with powerful bloodlines had monstrous talents.

If luck was on his side, it wasn't impossible for a Mid-level God to counter-kill a High-God.

Frodo shook his head and said, "I already asked about that. Joseph said the opponent didn't exhibit any characteristics of a Divine Beast. He only speculated that the opponent might have fused three Profound Mysteries, or even four!"

Roy frowned tightly and stated with certainty, "If Joseph is correct, then this Linley shouldn't be a Mid-level God!"

Frodo tentatively asked, "Your meaning is that this Linley is actually a High-God powerhouse who has a deep understanding of souls and is skilled at concealing his aura."

Roy nodded, his expression suddenly enlightened after some self-imagination, and he laughed, "Otherwise? Do you expect me to believe that a Mid-level God can fuse four Profound Mysteries? Heh heh!"

As he spoke, a natural pride and disdain flickered in his eyes.

Many major powers knew that the earlier one fused Profound Mysteries, the better. However, very few people could actually achieve it.

Firstly, cultivation was a matter of scattered thoughts, and it was difficult to control when one would comprehend something. Over time, they would naturally break through to High-God successively.

Secondly, souls that had not undergone the baptism and transformation of heavenly laws found it difficult to fuse multiple Profound Mysteries.

Even within the Four Divine Beast Families, geniuses who could fuse laws and profound mysteries before reaching the High-God stage were exceedingly rare.

Each of them was considered a chosen one.

As long as they didn't perish midway, their chances of growing into Six-star Demons, or even Seven-star Demons, were extremely high.

Roy had never heard of any Mid-level God genius in his family fusing three profound mysteries, let alone four.

If even the great Four Divine Beast Families couldn't achieve this, it was even more impossible for outsiders.

Roy rubbed his temples and said with a troubled expression, "This is going to be troublesome."

Frodo nodded and cautiously reminded him, "That person is definitely a High-God at the Six-star Demon level. It's best to be cautious about making an enemy of him for the sake of a woman."

He knew how infatuated Roy was with Mariana and worried that it might lead to disaster.

Roy gritted his teeth, unwilling to accept it. "But I can't bear to give up."

He was Roy Reding! A High-God of the Azure Dragon Family!

From childhood, he had always held a high status and lived a life of luxury. What kind of woman couldn't he obtain!

Frodo thought for a moment, then suggested with a smile, "Why not try to probe Mariana first? There's no need to rush to avenge her dead husband. Using such methods to win her favor might work; perhaps after a long time, when she feels lonely, she'll naturally accept you, my lord."

Roy smiled with relief and nodded. "That's true. After losing the protection of her Five-star Demon husband, she's now alone and vulnerable, needing someone to comfort her."

"However, you still need to keep a close eye on that Linley."

Time flowed swiftly in the hellish realm, and nearly seventy years passed in the blink of an eye.

In a quiet courtyard within Red Stone City.

"Buzz—!"

The rules of heaven and earth descended, attracting the attention of some passersby. However, they quickly averted their gaze and paid no further mind, as such occurrences were common within the city.

"Hiss... hiss..."

A large amount of Life Rule power and Death Rule power gathered above the courtyard, rapidly condensing into two semi-transparent black crystals.

The Divine Spark on the left had a greenish-blue luster, radiating vibrant life energy.

The Divine Spark on the right had a black luster, exuding a chilling aura of death.

Life and Death, becoming gods simultaneously!