Qian Renxue had intended to reveal the truth to Ning Chuan and confirm a few things, but seeing that he meant to leave it at that, she set those thoughts aside.
She knew very well that even abandoning her plans in Heaven Dou City would take time and preparation. Without a strategy in place beforehand, exposure would spell trouble for Spirit Hall as well.
"Have a seat, Ning Chuan!" Qian Renxue said softly. She returned to her seat, cleaned up the tea spilled on the table, and poured him a fresh cup.
Ning Chuan nodded and sat down. He lifted the cup for a small sip, then set it back on the table.
"Ning Chuan, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also had a chance to rule the continent, and my teacher wanted to pursue it, what would you choose?" Qian Renxue put the very dilemma she faced directly to him.
Ning Chuan felt a headache coming on. Had he not already known Qian Renxue's identity, he would never have discussed such matters with a nation's Crown Prince.
Ning Chuan sank into thought. Qian Renxue did not rush him, simply watching him quietly as she waited for his answer.
After a long while, Ning Chuan raised his cup and took a sip, then cleared his throat. "I have always believed that, given a choice between attaining godhood and imperial power, a Soul Master would inevitably choose the former. I may not be able to force my father to change his mind, but I will make sure he has the chance to choose between those two paths."
"Do you realize how difficult attaining godhood is? No one has ascended at level one hundred for ten thousand years. Godhood has become a legend. Are you really so confident that you can