Qin Xiao did not keep anyone waiting long. Riding lightning, he slowly descended from the sky before hovering above the square, looking down over the crowd.
"Thunder Emperor!"
"Thunder Emperor!"
"..."
Fanatical fervor shone in countless citizens' eyes. Their voices merged into a roar like mountains crying out and seas surging.
Only Qin Xiao could see the countless streams of power of faith gathering toward him like a vast ocean. Immersed within it, he felt a comforting warmth.
Qin Xiao gave a slight nod.
At the sight of that tiny gesture, everyone instinctively fell silent.
They knew Qin Xiao was about to speak.
"Today, I shall bestow godhood. Zhu Zhuqing, step forward to receive your appointment!"
With the atmosphere already at its peak, Qin Xiao felt there was no need for further buildup. He began bestowing godhood directly.
He had chosen this order purely on a whim.
There was no distinction in importance.
"Zhu Zhuqing, present!"
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze flickered slightly, but she immediately buried her complicated emotions deep in her heart, her expression turning solemn.
She walked to the center of the square and knelt on one knee.
"I grant you the godhood of the God of Desire."
Qin Xiao's mighty voice once again resounded throughout Thunder Emperor City.
Then countless eyes watched as an orb glowing red flew from Qin Xiao's hand.
Zhu Zhuqing hurriedly extended both hands above her head and cradled the orb in her palms.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As Zhu Zhuqing's cool, clear voice carried across the square, the godhood began merging with her.
In just a few breaths, her cultivation reached the pinnacle of the Soul Emperor realm.
Level 70!
In the past, anyone who reached this level had to hunt a soul beast and obtain a soul ring before breaking through to