A choice of two for a god, but one option is pure reward

After a relaxed and pleasant chat with the members of the "Freedom Alliance," things quickly...

The water sphere surrounding the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] had already shrunk to the size of a basketball.

Meanwhile...

The seawater of the Nether Void Realm has already submerged the city's center—through the windows, they can observe that the water level has risen to halfway up the tower where they are currently standing.

Along with the seawater came some... subtle magical fluctuations.

Clearly, the closure of [Azure Sea Sky Dome] has attracted the attention of many powerful figures in the Nether Void Realm.

However, the members of the "Freedom Alliance" did not seem particularly anxious or uneasy about it.

After all, with two "Tier 4" experts plus Chen Le, a super "Tier 3" expert, even if several forces in the Outer Sea of the Nether Void Realm joined forces, they would be unable to do anything to them.

Moreover, the Outer Sea of the Nether Void Realm is currently in a chaotic period of war, making it even more impossible for them to unite and deal with them.

Even if powerful figures like Mermaid or Sea Demons arrived here, it would be questionable whether the two sides would start fighting each other first, let alone care about these otherworldly beings.

So...

While the situation is indeed becoming more complicated, troublesome, and even somewhat dangerous and unfavorable, it's not exactly urgent.

"How long until your [Azure Sea Sky Dome] is completely shut down?"

Old Wu looked up, also examining the device that was gradually shrinking, along with the "mechanical components" inside, and asked Lin Yu.

Lin Yu shook his head slightly when he heard Old Wu's question.

"No... it won't shut off."

"I didn't let A Nian really turn it off completely."

As Lin Yu spoke, Old Wu asked curiously, "What? You didn't turn it off?"

"Yes... After contacting the God of Desire and actually examining the state of this [Azure Sea Sky Dome], I realized that perhaps I don't need to shut it down, but rather reduce its influence and scope of effect..."

Lin Yu paused for a moment, then continued, "As for the reason... you should know soon enough."

The water level has now submerged most of the building; in other words...

The original fifth floor has also been submerged.

And because this was caused by the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] effect no longer being effective, the fact that this building, which was originally in good condition and even relatively new, was submerged by seawater triggered a mechanism that caused it to quickly begin to decay and fall into disrepair.

It's like... all those years that I haven't experienced or escaped have suddenly caught up with this city at this moment.

So... what's submerged here isn't just the seawater, but also time itself.

Various sounds of "cracking" and "breaking" could be heard continuously from below the building, and buildings and Street outside the window were also collapsing, disintegrating, and sinking.

In such a scenario...

Room 505, which Lin Yu had visited before, was not spared either.

Although it seemed like a location randomly chosen by the God of Desire, Lin Yu knew very well at the time...

That place was quite important to the God of Desire.

Therefore...

Along with the rising water level came what Lin Yu had seen before...

God of Desire.

Golden light descended from the sky, and a giant, doll-like avatar—a heart-shaped pillow head magnified dozens of times—condensed outside the building, standing amidst the seawater, its knitted palms patting against the top-floor window.

"You untrustworthy bastard!"

The God of Desire stared at Lin Yu inside and issued an angry accusation.

"You promised me you wouldn't destroy this city!"

How dare you Deception me?!

Upon hearing what the God of Desire said, before Lin Yu could even speak, Old Wu frowned slightly.

"Is this the 'God of Desire'? Has He turned against us now?"

"It doesn't seem to be a proper Deity," the Comedian said. "Since it's not a true god, there's nothing to worry about... Do you want me to take care of this guy for you?"

Although the "Freedom Alliance" did not know what had happened between Lin Yu and the God of Desire, they could clearly sense the hostility that the God of Desire was showing at this moment.

As for the "God of Desire" accusing "Zhu Ming" of Deception Him... the four of them heard it clearly.

But nobody cares.

The "Freedom Alliance" has never been an organization that scrutinizes whether its members' actions are right or wrong, or whether they are justified.

What they could see was that the God of Desire, who had seemed to be helping Zhu Ming just moments before, now stood in opposition to Zhu Ming and became her enemy.

We certainly can't just sit idly by.

To put it another way...

If Zhu Ming could deceive the Deity, it would prove that Zhu Ming very capable.

If the God of Desire were to seek revenge for this, then He would be in the wrong!

In short...

The "Heart Domain" of both the "Comedian" and the "Inventor" have been silently opened.

Neither of their "Heart Domain" are the type that, once activated, immediately cause a cataclysmic change in the world. Even Old Wu modestly remarked that neither of their "Heart Domain" are particularly helpful in direct combat...

But the "Heart Domain" is still the "Heart Domain"!

"Situation Comedy and Canned Laughter," "Innovation Is the Primary Productive Force"...

Once the "Heart Domain" is opened, even Deity and Authority cannot be underestimated!

Moreover, these are two "Heart Domain"!

Furthermore... their "Heart Domain" have been honed many times, and at certain times, they can produce an effect greater than the sum of their parts.

The God of Desire also noticed this and looked warily at Old Wu Comedian.

"'Demigod,' two 'Demigod'... Is this your confidence?!"

He said bitterly.

But... it didn't work!

God of Desire spoke, his entire body erupted in golden light, Desire covered the entire sea and surged within the ruins of the city that was being destroyed and was turning into a true "ruin," as if it wanted to replace [Azure Sea Sky Dome] and shroud this place.

"Brother Zhuo, let's prepare to use Plan Three."

Old Wu raised his index finger, and the Comedian nodded.

"I understand... We need to be careful when dealing with things from the past."

"Hey... even though I didn't fight 'Tengshe,' it wasn't a complete waste of time."

But in this tense situation, where the two sides could clash at any moment.

Lin Yu reached out and stopped Old Wu Comedian.

"There's no need."

As Lin Yu spoke, he walked ahead of the two "Tier 4" individuals, stood at the window, and began to speak.

"God of Desire, I have not broken the promise—I have not completely shut down [Azure Sea Sky Dome]."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand—the water surrounding the floating [Azure Sea Sky Dome] had shrunk to the shape of a crystal ball, along with the components of [Azure Sea Sky Dome] within it.

After Lin Yu extended his hand, the water sphere, carrying the core components of [Azure Sea Sky Dome], floated towards Lin Yu's palm.

"I'm not going to shut it down... I'm just keeping it within this size of its effective range."

Lin Yu said softly.

The God of Desire looked at Lin Yu and forcefully pounded on the glass of the building.

"That's all the same—this Ruins City will be destroyed, and I will be exposed to the World Will of the 'Nether Void Realm'!"

"You think I'll die immediately, which is why you've done such a reckless thing?! You've miscalculated—although I'll be erased soon, before that happens... I can take my Revenge on you and utterly kill you, this mortal Deception and harmed me!"

"And your Partner, your friends."

The God of Desire spoke sternly, and Lin Yu stared at Him, at the head of the giant heart-shaped pillow, and shook his head.

"Then you shouldn't waste your time talking nonsense; you should just do it—after all, you don't have much time left."

As Lin Yu spoke, the golden light behind the God of Desire surged even more intensely.

"You mortal, how dare you provoke me?! Do you really think I can't kill you?!"

Lin Yu shook his head.

"That's not it, it's just that I feel... you really don't want to kill me," Lin Yu gently raised his hand, the [Azure Sea Sky Dome] water sphere in his hand began to rotate with his fingers, "Because you haven't reached a dead end—I didn't shut this thing down... so I can reopen it."

"Rather than Revenge or a fight to the death, you still want your consciousness to continue, right?"

"You're very afraid of death, 'God of Desire'."

Lin Yu spoke casually, and the God of Desire did not reply, but stared intently at him.

"You see, I was right—you simply want to live, not to die with me."

The God of Desire spoke, "Do you intend to perish together with me?!"

Lin Yu shook his head.

"It's not impossible," he rubbed his face, revealing a proud yet resolute smile. "I've said it before... I dislike your actions of using my old friends to fool me, and you will pay the price for it!"

"You imprisoned her soul and consciousness, and used her against me. Do you really think I can just pretend this never happened?!"

As Lin Yu spoke, he took a step forward, stood in front of the glass window, and pressed his fist against the glass.

Even if you are Deity, you don't have that right!

"Therefore, I must make you pay the price!"

As Lin Yu spoke, the God of Desire spoke again.

"You're going to kill me over this?! Even if you die too?! You're insane! I thought you 'Player' valued your lives!"

Even if you don't care about your own life... what about your companions'?

The God of Desire spoke coldly, still threatening Lin Yu.

However, this threat... clearly lacks substance.

Because, just as Lin Yu said, He... desperately wanted to continue existing!

Therefore, no matter how much He bluffs and displays power, He remains... in a subordinate position in this negotiation.

Lin Yu tilted his head back, looking at the giant pillow head outside. His chin was raised and his eyes were looking upward, but it was as if he were looking down at this Deity.

"Of course I care about my companions' lives—but do you really think you can kill them? Don't be naive, Deity. Your idea is arrogant and foolish."

Lin Yu paused slightly as he spoke, as if bestowing a favor upon Grace.

"However, I don't really think you necessarily have to pay with your life."

"So I have indeed prepared a second option for you—a path where you don't have to fight to the death."

The God of Desire looked down at Lin Yu, gazing at this insignificant mortal, and asked, "What path?"

"Submit to me."

Lin Yu played with the crystal ball in his hand and spoke.

"Never mind, I shouldn't be so polite with you... Let me put it another way."

"Death... or, being my dog."