Soon after, Qian Renxue was dressed in her best clothes, and compared to yesterday, her entire demeanor had suddenly changed dramatically.
Today, she was dressed in a white, figure-hugging outfit that accentuated her figure. Her long hair was tied up high, revealing her slender neck, and a gold belt was cinched around her waist.
The tight-fitting clothes clung to her body, perfectly showcasing her tall figure, with a full and perky bust, rounded hips, and long, straight legs.
Her delicate face had regained its usual calm, only the slight redness at the base of her ears betrayed her inner turmoil.
Lin Mo leaned against the door of the secret room, watching with great interest as Qian Renxue dressed herself.
Compared to the Qian Renxue he remembered, after last night, she now exuded a more mature and sophisticated charm.
"Now that you're all better, let's go," Lin Mo said.
"Okay." Qian Renxue nodded subconsciously.
Coming to her senses, Qian Renxue couldn't help but silently curse herself:
She had really shot herself in the foot; now, in front of Lin Mo, she was acting like a little woman.
They've completely lost their former toughness.
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, straightened her back, and tried her best to look the same as usual, but when she took a step, the faint pain from somewhere in her body still slowed her steps by half a beat.
Although Lin Mo had already used his blood and qi to regulate her body, she had still experienced a whole night of torment and could not possibly fully recover.
Qian Renxue bit her lip, suppressing her discomfort, and quickened her pace to catch up with Lin Mo.
As she walked out of the secret room, Qian Renxue's gaze remained fixed on Lin Mo ahead, observing him with great interest.
The man was hiding more than he had imagined.
The ability Lin Mo demonstrated to regulate her blood and qi while cleaning her body, and his water control ability to conjure water droplets out of thin air for her to wash...
These are things about Lin Mo that are best left unsaid to outsiders.
Lin Mo's Martial Soul is primarily based on Fire-type Wind-type, and the Charizard also wields the power of fire and wind.
Neither qi and blood nor water control should fall within the scope of his regular abilities.
Regulating blood and qi is not too difficult, after all, Lin Mo's blood and qi are quite abundant, and his physical fitness is extremely strong, so it is not too surprising that he can do this.
But water control is different; that's something only Sea Soul Master excel at.
It's quite incredible that Lin Mo, a land-based Soul Master with Fire-type Martial Soul, could conjure water out of thin air.
The more Qian Renxue thought about it, the less she understood this man.
In her eyes, Lin Mo was like an iceberg; what she knew was only a small part of Lin Mo above the water, while the truly enormous part was hidden beneath the surface.
The exit of the secret room is behind a rockery, in a very hidden location that would be impossible to find unless one was specifically looking for it.
This artificial hill is located in a secluded courtyard behind the Douluo Hall, surrounded by bamboo, creating a tranquil environment.
Lin Mo pushed open the hidden door on the artificial hill, and sunlight shone in from outside, somewhat dazzling.
He squinted and stepped outside.
Qian Renxue followed behind him, the two of them walking one after the other through the bamboo forest, along a path paved with gravel towards the Douluo Hall.
Throughout the journey, Qian Renxue remained silent, simply following behind Lin Mo.
Her gaze fell on Lin Mo's broad back, and a complex emotion welled up in her heart.
From the first time she saw this man, she had an inexplicable feeling about him. At that time, he was just a teenager.
At that time, his most dazzling achievement was only making his mark in the Great Soul Arena of Heaven Dou City.
In just a few years, he has grown from an unknown boy to what he is today.
Such a cultivation speed is unprecedented in the entire history of the Douluo Continent.
Qian Renxue lowered her eyes, secretly rejoicing at her choice.
Not long after, under Qian Renxue's guidance, Lin Mo met Qian Daoliu again in the Douluo Hall.
The Douluo Hall remained solemn and dignified, housing a statue of the God of Angels with six wings spread out, lifelike and radiating a faint golden light.
Qian Daoliu was still dressed in gray cloth robes, sitting on a futon cultivating.
Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Lin Mo, a look of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
His gaze lingered on Lin Mo for a moment, then shifted to Qian Renxue, giving her a once-over before a slight smile played on his lips.
Lin Mo stood in the center of the hall, sizing up the old man in front of him, and couldn't help but start to complain in his heart.
This old man wasn't as kind as he seemed on the surface; he actually teamed up with Qian Renxue to set such a huge trap for him.
Lin Mo was absolutely certain that Qian Renxue's utterly absurd plan would have been impossible to complete without Qian Daoliu's tacit approval.
You can tell from the cup of wine Qian Renxue prepared that it's not something an ordinary person can get their hands on.
Not to mention that Qian Daoliu didn't show up all night, and didn't even ask a single question.
This is clearly creating an opportunity for Qian Renxue.
Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Mo with great satisfaction. In his eyes, Lin Mo was already his grandson-in-law.
He knew Qian Renxue Qian Renxue's plan. From the moment she asked him for the jar of wine, he knew what his granddaughter was up to.
He didn't stop it; instead, he tacitly approved of it and even actively cooperated, using the secrets of the Angel Empire as an excuse to keep Lin Mo there.
In his view, Lin Mo was a perfect match for his granddaughter in terms of talent, strength, and character.
What's even more difficult is that Qian Renxue herself likes it.
That's enough.
What puzzled Qian Daoliu was why his usually strong-willed granddaughter was acting this way.
Hiding behind Lin Mo, her eyes darting around, she looked like a wronged wife.
Qian Renxue stood half a step behind Lin Mo, her gaze darting away, not daring to meet Qian Daoliu's eyes. Her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, and her whole face was flushed red.
Her usual haughty queenly demeanor vanished without a trace, replaced by a girlish attitude, as if she had been caught red-handed doing something wrong.
Qian Daoliu naturally had no idea that Qian Renxue had been completely tricked by herself last night; she was terrified of Lin Mo in his berserk state.
This is why Qian Renxue naturally places herself in a weaker position when interacting with Lin Mo.
She originally thought she could control the situation, but unexpectedly, after Lin Mo woke up, not only did he not change anything, but he also took the initiative.
That entire night's experience allowed her, the young master of the Spirit Hall who was used to being high and mighty, to taste for the first time what it felt like to be completely conquered.
The feeling was so intense that even now, when she thinks about it, her body trembles uncontrollably.
Qian Renxue bit her lip, trying to shake off the jumbled images in her mind and calm herself down.
After silently complaining for a moment, Lin Mo quickly regained his composure and looked at Qian Daoliu, saying, " Great Enshrined, so much time has passed, the things should be ready by now, right?"
Qian Daoliu smiled, reached out and wiped his hand in front of him, producing a large stack of documents as if by Trick.
"Everything is here. You can take a look first, and if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me again," Qian Daoliu said with a smile.
The stack of documents wasn't thick, about several dozen pages, and the paper was quite new, clearly written recently.
Lin Mo reached out and took it, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. He quickly scanned all the information and memorized it all.
With Lin Mo's current mental strength and the enhancement provided by his Spirit Eyes, doing this is an extremely simple matter.
His eyes scanned the pages quickly, page after page, at an astonishing pace.
Qian Renxue stood behind him, looking at his golden, gleaming eyes, and was secretly amazed.
Is this man's mental strength really that powerful? It's much stronger than she expected.
Her own mental strength was not weak; after all, she was the inheritor of the Angel Martial Soul, and her mental strength far surpassed that of other Soul Master of the same level.
Compared to Lin Mo, even though he had an advantage in cultivation, his mental strength Lin Mo still much weaker.
Before long, Lin Mo finished turning the last page.
He closed his eyes, reviewed the information in his mind again, and after confirming that nothing was missing, he opened his eyes, and a flame suddenly ignited in his hand, burning all the documents to ashes.
Qian Daoliu was not surprised by this scene.
This shouldn't have been recorded in writing in the first place; the safest course of action for Lin Mo is to destroy it after reading it.
If this information gets out, who knows how much trouble it will cause.
Qian Daoliu asked with a smile, "How is it? Is there anything you don't understand? Or anything you want to ask? You can ask now, we're practically family now."
As he said this, his gaze swept back and forth between Lin Mo and Qian Renxue, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
The phrase "one family" is emphasized and carries a profound meaning.
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo silently rolled his eyes. He now finally understood why Qian Daoliu had so easily handed over this extremely valuable information to him, which was of great value to the Angel Empire lineage.
It seems they had this plan in mind all along.
Qian Daoliu not only knew about Qian Renxue's absurd plan, but also actively cooperated with it and even provided assistance.
All those Angel Empire secrets and clues to becoming a god were just a smokescreen; the real target from the very beginning was Qian Renxue.
That old bastard was plotting against him from the very beginning.
Although Lin Mo inwardly complained, he remained outwardly calm and nodded, saying, "I've roughly figured it out. It's pretty much what I expected, but there are a few specific issues that I still need to discuss with the Great Enshrined."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "Please speak freely."
Lin Mo then sat down opposite Qian Daoliu and began to talk to him.
Qian Renxue sat down next to Lin Mo and listened quietly without interrupting.
After Lin Mo went through all the information Qian Daoliu had given him, he had roughly figured out how and how the first Angel God became a god.
It is the same as becoming a god through faith, just like the Sea God, only the two gather faith in different ways.
The Sea God conquered the Confusion ocean, essentially subduing all the Sea Soul Beast and Sea Soul Master.
Based on this, they gained their faith, and then used this as a foundation to establish their own Godhood.
However, the Angel God was different. The first Angel God relied on the Ability of his own Angel Martial Soul to purify those Evil Soul Beast and Fallen Soul Master, thereby rapidly and massively acquiring Power of Faith.
Angel Martial Soul souls are born with holy attributes, giving them a natural advantage against Evil Soul Beast and Fallen Soul Master.
Each time an Evil Soul Beast is purified, and each time a Fallen Soul Master is eliminated, one's cultivation level will increase.
Furthermore, because the method is intuitive, it is easier to Harvest faith from people, especially ordinary people.
The records here are indeed much more detailed than Lin Mo himself knew.
The records about the Sea God that he saw on Sea God Island were quite unreliable, adding a lot of praise for the Sea God by later generations, with very little truly useful information.
Most of these works praise the greatness of the Sea God, describing how he conquered the ocean and unified the sea creatures, but they are vague about the specific process of his ascension to godhood.
The information left by the Angel God is different; it is well-organized and detailed.
Besides becoming a god through faith, this text records two other ways to achieve godhood.
The most frequently described examples are those like Qian Renxue and Dugu Yan, who became second-generation gods by inheriting Godhood.
This is the most important method, and also the easiest of the three.
As long as one can find a suitable Godhood Inheritance and pass the test, one can successfully become a god with minimal risk and the most stable returns.
After becoming a god, the first Angel God left his Godhood to a destined successor.
This is also why Qian Renxue was able to Angel Nine Trials.
Of the three methods, the most difficult is becoming a god through rules. Simply put, it involves comprehending a certain rule. When you comprehend the rule to a certain degree, you can embark on the path to godhood.
Based on the few words left by the God of Angels, it is easy to determine that the Seven Elemental Gods in the Divine Realm —earth, fire, water, wind, light, darkness, and space—these seven First-Level Main God, each wielding their own elemental authority, achieved their divine Godhood in this way.
They did not inherit the Godhood of others, but rather comprehended the rules themselves, forged their own paths, and ultimately became gods.
This method is the most difficult, but its potential is far greater than inheriting Godhood.
Each of the three methods has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Becoming a god through faith has a high ceiling and a low floor; inheriting Godhood is the most stable path, but its ceiling is locked; becoming a god through rules is the most difficult, but its ceiling is also the highest.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo narrowed his eyes.
He seems to be able to take any of these three routes.
While he himself may not be good at comprehending the rules, Charizard is unparalleled in the Domain of Fire, so this is an area worth exploring.
As for inheriting Godhood, that's even more convenient. At least in his memory, the number of Godhood Inheritance remaining on the Douluo Continent is quite considerable.
There are quite a few options that would suit him.
The Asura currently in Tang Chen's hands is, needless to say, Godhood Inheritance at the God King level, with both its upper and lower limits being quite considerable.
The Asura God Godhood is God Realm Enforcer, holding an extremely high position and possessing immense power.
If he can inherit the Asura God Godhood, he will ascend to the level of God King upon his ascension.
As for the position of the Godhood of Fire God, which is currently hidden on the Douluo Continent and whose whereabouts are unknown, this Godhood is quite suitable for him and the Charizard.
If he hadn't already found a better option, he would never have let go of the Godhood the God of Fire God.
Compared to the Godhood the Fire God, the Fire Dragon King is clearly more suitable for Charizard. The things left behind by the Fire Dragon King are as if they were prepared for Charizard from the very beginning, and they fit it perfectly.
The Fire Dragon King is one of the Nine Great Dragon Kings under the Dragon God, possessing great strength and a high status.
Its lineage is far more suitable for Charizard than the lineage of Fire God.
This is the greatest advantage of Godhood Inheritance: stability.
Moreover, the upper and lower limits are quite considerable. Taking the Asura God Godhood as an example, if Lin Mo can obtain the Asura God Godhood Asura God Godhood the future and ascend to the Divine Realm with it, then he will have the strength of God King as soon as he ascends.
Such strength is extremely rare, even in the entire Divine Realm.
However, stability is also its biggest drawback. No matter how well Godhood inherited from someone else is compatible with oneself, the degree of compatibility can never exceed that of the original owner.
Not to mention, its strength Transcendence that of its original owner.
This can easily lead to your own potential being locked.
To put it bluntly, inheriting Godhood is like wearing someone else's shoes; no matter how comfortable they are, they are ultimately not your own.
As for the final path of becoming a god through faith, the difference between the upper and lower limits of this path is extremely large. Take the Sea God as an example. The Sea God, who spent thousands of years collecting the Power of Faith on the Douluo Continent to forge his Godhood, became a powerful being among the First-Level Main God as soon as he ascended.
However, not all Mingdu as lucky as the Sea God, who, after much effort, finally ascends to godhood. There are many gods who only possess the strength of Second-Level God or even Third-Level God.
That depends on individual fate.
Lin Mo weighed the three options repeatedly in his mind and quickly made a decision.
Seeing Lin Mo remain silent, Qian Daoliu asked, "You've finished reading it, what are your thoughts?"
Qian Renxue's gaze then shifted to Lin Mo, awaiting his response.
Both of them stared at Lin Mo, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Lin Mo raised his head, looked at Qian Daoliu, and smiled slightly.
"Does the Great Enshrined value me that much? My current strength is only that of a minor Soul Douluo, not even Titled Douluo."
"Aren't you overestimating me by talking about becoming a god now?" Lin Mo said jokingly.
Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, both Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue couldn't help but roll their eyes.
"A mere Soul Douluo "—Lin Mo's words are just for show; it would be unwise for anyone to actually believe them.
With a cultivation Level 89, he possessed an absurdly large eight Soul Ring —three black and five red. This incredible configuration was unmatched, not to mention Soul Douluo, even Titled Douluo like them couldn't compare.
Not to mention that Lin Mo is suspected of defeating Bo Saixi, who is Peak Douluo at Level 99.
This level of strength is among the best on the entire continent.
Qian Daoliu coughed lightly, not responding to the question.
Soon, Lin Mo stopped teasing the two and said in a deep voice, "Now that we know the way to become gods, I intend to pursue both simultaneously."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue cast a questioning glance and asked, "Advance simultaneously? What do you mean?"
Lin Mo smiled and explained, "It means I want all three methods; playing it safe is the best option."
Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue's eyes showed even greater confusion.
We need all three methods? How can we possibly ask for them all?
A person's energy is limited, and trying to do three things at the same time sounds unrealistic.
Lin Mo, on the other hand, did not have any immediate intention to explain; his thoughts drifted away.
If one simply seeks longevity and stability, then inheriting Godhood is naturally the best course of action.
Killing Tang Chen and taking the Asura God Godhood is the simplest and safest way to become a god, and the minimum guarantee is extremely high— God King level Godhood.
However, as a result, even though he inherited the Asura God Godhood, his strength would not be able to surpass that of the first Asura God for a very long time to come.
This is not what Lin Mo wants to see.
A long time ago, he promised Charizard, who was still Charmander, that he would bring Charizard home to visit him when he was strong enough.
This is Lin Mo's second most important goal besides seeking immortality, but this goal is far more difficult than seeking immortality.
After all, if one only seeks immortality, becoming a god is sufficient.
However, if his goal is to bring Charizard back to the Pokémon World, even if he becomes the God King, achieving that goal will still be a long way off.
The gods in the world he currently inhabits are, in essence, just beings with greater power.
The gods here are neither omniscient nor omnipotent.
Even Tang San, who achieved the position of God King in his original memories, was unable to save Xiao Wu when faced with Xiao Wu death.
Ultimately, she did not choose suicide, but instead pursued her reincarnation in such an extreme way.
Lin Mo wasn't very clear about this part of his memory; he only had a general understanding of it.
His God King level cultivation was enough to allow him and the Charizard to roam freely and be invincible in this universe.
But breaking through the cosmic barrier and returning to where he and Charizard came from is far from enough.
Comparing combat power across different worldviews is inappropriate.
However, their mere God King level strength was no match for Arceus, who had brought them here.
The two are vastly different in strength.
If they ultimately only possess the power of God King, then he and Charizard would have no chance of returning on their own.
Although the reason for his time travel was just Lin Mo's guess, he felt that his guess was pretty close to the truth.
The ability to transport him and Charizard from the Pokémon World to the Douluo World, and to teach Charizard the exclusive moves of the Twin Gods of Time and Space, was something he couldn't think of anyone else besides Arceus who could do.
This is also the most important reason why Lin Mo is determined to improve his strength. After all, the more solid the foundation he lays before becoming a god, the stronger he will be after becoming a god.
Therefore, the foundation should be as solid as possible, so that he will have the opportunity to fulfill his promise to Charizard in the future.
Qian Daoliu stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and then said, "If you want all three methods, then things will be a bit difficult."
In his view, given Lin Mo's future strength, finding a suitable Godhood Inheritance on the continent would not be difficult.
There are many Godhood passed down on the Douluo Continent, and their number is quite considerable.
As the Spirit Hall knew, there was a rumor that there was a divine inheritance within the Star Luo Empire, but it seemed that even the Star Luo Empire itself was unaware of this.
Qian Daoliu had also found some clues while traveling across the continent a long time ago, and had some speculations about this.
Even comprehending the rules is not impossible, but in Qian Daoliu's view, comprehending the rules is the most unstable of the three paths, and also the one he least recommends.
Rules are too elusive; they are invisible and intangible, relying entirely on personal understanding and involving a large element of luck.
Some people spend their entire lives practicing diligently but never even get a grasp of the basics, while others achieve enlightenment in a single day and become gods.
This kind of uncertainty is too unreliable for Qian Daoliu, who is used to taking a steady and methodical approach.
Soon, Qian Daoliu's gaze shifted to Lin Mo, and he asked another question he was concerned about, "Both the path of Godhood Inheritance and the path of comprehending rules can be said to have traceable patterns, and can be completed by one person alone."
But how do you walk the path of becoming a god through faith? How do you gather the enormous amount of Power of Faith required to achieve godhood?
This is the most practical problem.
Becoming a god through faith requires a large number of believers, a systematic clergy, and ritual activities; this is not something one person can accomplish.
It took the Sea God a thousand years to gather enough Power of Faith, and although the Angel God shortened this time considerably, it still took him a very long time.
How can Lin Mo walk this path alone, without any followers?
No matter how outstanding his talent or how powerful he is, it is impossible for him to build an entire belief system by himself.
Hearing this, Lin Mo smiled and turned his gaze to Qian Renxue beside him.
Feeling the intense gaze directed at her by Lin Mo, Qian Renxue instinctively turned her head away guiltily. But the next moment, Lin Mo's sudden words struck her like Bolt Strike, leaving her completely stunned.
"For this, we'll have to rely on Brother Xue... right?"