Chapter 261: Reaching a Consensus

  "Qin Xiao?"

  Hearing Gu Yuena’s voice, the expressions of the God of Kindness and the God of Evil changed instantly.

  Wasn’t Qin Xiao supposed to be fighting against the gods led by the God of Destruction?

  How could he possibly appear here?

  Could it really be possible?

  Just then, Qin Xiao, cd in the Thunder Emperor Armor, descended slowly from the sky, nding where Gu Yuena’s gaze was fixed.

  It was true—Qin Xiao had arrived.

  "You’re here?"

  "Did everything go smoothly?"

  As Qin Xiao nded before her, Gu Yuena couldn’t help but ask.

  Qin Xiao smiled and nodded. "Everything went well on my end. It seems like things also went smoothly for you?"

  Gu Yuena’s face revealed a mixture of relief and amazement. "Thanks to your thorough pnning. Originally, the Seven Great Sins under the God of Destruction were guarding the other half of my soul.

  However, since the God of Destruction was intent on targeting you, the Seven Great Sins were deployed elsewhere. That gave me the opportunity I needed. With the Shura Divine Sword, I was able to break the barrier and release my divine soul without any resistance."

  "That’s great," Qin Xiao replied with satisfaction.

  Everything was progressing in the right direction.

  "You’re Qin Xiao?"

  The God of Evil could no longer hold back. His sharp gaze fixed on Qin Xiao as he asked, "The God of Life, the God of Destruction, and the Seven Great Sins—where are they? Did you reach some sort of agreement with them?"

  As he had specuted earlier, the Gods of Life and Destruction could unleash the power of a Creator God if they sacrificed their life forces.

  He didn’t believe Qin Xiao could stand against such power.

  However, he also doubted the Gods of Life and Destruction would willingly sacrifice themselves.

  This situation suggested a potential compromise between both sides.

  "Are you looking for them?" Qin Xiao raised his hand.

  Nine glowing orbs, each radiating a unique hue, lined up neatly before him.

  These were unmistakably the divine positions of the Seven Great Sins and the God Seeds of Life and Destruction.

  In essence, they represented nine divine positions.

  The God of Evil was stunned.

  The divine energy and ws radiating from the orbs left no room for doubt.

  The God of Kindness widened her eyes, her lips slightly parted, her shock evident.

  These nine divine positions confirmed the truth beyond any argument.

  "All nine are here, perfectly intact," Qin Xiao remarked with a casual wave.

  "Why are you so quiet now? You’re making me nervous."

  Nervous? You’re the st person who should feel nervous right now, the God of Evil thought bitterly.

  The God of Kindness’s face turned even more somber. "Unbelievable. Truly unbelievable.

  The Gods of Life and Destruction… gone."

  Her voice carried a tone of regret and sorrow.

  They had been too te.

  If only she had stayed at the Destruction Temple after the council meeting, things might have been different.

  If she and the God of Evil had sought Qin Xiao directly, perhaps the outcome could have been altered.

  Even in the worst case, the two Divine Kings and the Seven Great Sins might have survived.

  Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Those who take lives must be prepared to lose their own. Isn’t that fair?"

  "Yes, that’s fair," the God of Evil replied thoughtfully.

  He then hesitated before asking, "I have one question. Will you answer it?"

  "That depends on my mood," Qin Xiao replied calmly.

  "At their st moment, did the Gods of Life and Destruction unleash the power of a Creator God?"

  "They did," Qin Xiao answered succinctly.

  Hearing this, the God of Evil took a sharp breath.

  If Qin Xiao had withstood the power of a Creator God, just how strong was he?

  It was incomprehensible.

  "No wonder they lost," the God of Evil muttered, shaking his head in resignation. "It wasn’t unjust."

  Moments ago, he had considered using the threat of Creator-level power to intimidate the Dragon God.

  Now, that idea felt ughable.

  "Don’t you want to know your own fate?" Qin Xiao asked, smiling.

  "You’ve already killed so many gods. Do we even have a choice?" the God of Evil replied with grim resignation.

  To him, the outcome was already clear.

  "Of course, you have a choice," Qin Xiao said.

  "I have a proposal. If we can reach an agreement, it will be to everyone’s benefit."

  The God of Evil instantly retorted, "Reaching an agreement with you is like making a deal with the devil!"

  To him, Qin Xiao was the embodiment of terror.

  No demon could possibly wield such power.

  "Don’t say it like that," Qin Xiao replied, ignoring the God of Evil’s gre.

  His attention turned to the God of Kindness.

  "He may be willing to sacrifice everything, but I imagine you wouldn’t want anything to happen to the God of Kindness, would you?"

  The God of Kindness’s face turned pale.

  Her lips quivered, and her hands clenched tightly at her robes.

  Her previously calm demeanor shattered, repced by fear and hesitation.

  "Uh…"

  Qin Xiao was momentarily stunned by the scene before him. He rubbed his nose awkwardly, somewhat speechless.

  The actions of the God of Kindness at this moment strongly resembled a damsel about to be bullied.

  "Qin Xiao, if you dare touch her, you’ll have to step over my dead body!"

  The God of Evil’s eyes bzed with fury as he stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of the God of Kindness. His stance made it clear he was ready for a fight to the death.

  "Evil, don’t worry. No matter what, I won’t let him succeed…"

  The God of Kindness’s voice was gentle but firm, filled with unwavering resolve.

  Her demeanor exuded the courage of someone prepared to shatter like jade rather than be tarnished like pottery.

  "Qin Xiao, do you need my help?"

  Beside Qin Xiao, Gu Yuena was cracking her knuckles, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

  If Qin Xiao nodded, she wouldn’t hesitate to assist in fulfilling this seemingly wicked act.

  "What the hell is this situation…" Qin Xiao muttered with a strange expression.

  "You’re both overreacting. I’m not a saint, but I do have my principles. I never force anyone against their will.

  What I wanted to say is quite simple.

  I need you to persuade the other gods to submit to me.

  If you do, I’ll consider sparing your divine souls and send you to reincarnate in a mortal realm.

  I’ll even ensure that you can reunite in your next lives."

  Qin Xiao didn’t harbor intense enmity toward the Gods of Kindness and Evil.

  After all, neither of them had been part of the invading gods who descended upon the Douluo Star.

  Besides, there were so many gods in the Divine Realm. Even if Qin Xiao wielded two massive cleavers, he wouldn’t be able to cut through them all in three days and nights.

  Thus, he intended to take a softer approach.

  By using the Gods of Kindness and Evil to lead the way, he hoped to make the other gods bow to him and accept his authority.

  After that, he could gradually influence the gods over time.

  "Ha, haha, you want the gods to become your sves?" The God of Evil suddenly ughed mockingly.

  "That’s not it. My proposal is about mutual benefit.

  Having them work for me is surely better than wiping them all out, isn’t it?" Qin Xiao replied calmly.

  "This is a negotiation. I make an offer, you counter it. If you refuse, so be it—I’ll send you on your way. Obliteration of both body and soul.

  Think it over carefully."

  Qin Xiao’s tone was casual, his expression unchanging as he spoke with absolute confidence.

  Carrot and stick—the bance was essential.

  As Qin Xiao finished speaking, the Gods of Kindness and Evil exchanged a complex look.

  There’s hope, Qin Xiao thought, sensing hesitation. He decided to press further.

  Adopting a tone of impatience, he said, "Let’s not waste time.

  I’ll give you five seconds to decide.

  If you agree, we’ll sign a contract.

  If not, I’ll end this here and start pnning the sughter of the gods in the Divine Realm.

  It’s not like three-legged toads are hard to find, right? And two-legged humans are everywhere.

  I’ll just use the divine positions I have to create a new Divine Realm of my own."

  As he spoke, Qin Xiao spread out his hand, fingers spyed.

  He began folding them one by one.

  When his fourth finger was about to close, the God of Evil finally spoke. "Wait!"

  Qin Xiao’s smile widened. "Have you made up your mind?"

  "Can you truly do what you’ve promised?" the God of Evil asked hesitantly.

  "Of course. It’s not difficult."

  "Then we’ll help you…"

  The God of Evil nodded heavily.

  He had no idea what y ahead for the gods, but he couldn’t bear the thought of being separated from the God of Kindness.

  Though Qin Xiao didn’t seem entirely trustworthy, the God of Evil had no other choice but to gamble on this hope.

  Without another word, Qin Xiao waved his hand.

  Two spheres of bck lightning appeared out of thin air, slowly descending before the Gods of Kindness and Evil.

  "What is this?" The God of Kindness asked, confused.

  The God of Evil’s voice turned cold. "What do you mean by this?"

  "It’s simple," Qin Xiao replied, his tone indifferent.

  "I don’t trust you.

  You must each refine one of these Destruction Thunder Orbs into your divine souls.

  Only then will I feel reassured.

  You don’t need to worry. I always keep my word."

  His precautions were, after all, a necessary safeguard.

  What if the God of Kindness and the God of Evil changed their minds after summoning the other gods?

  Even if they posed no direct threat to Qin Xiao’s life, chaos among the gods could still cause him significant trouble.

  This was why he took precautions to restrain both the God of Kindness and the God of Evil.

  "You..."

  The God of Evil’s expression changed drastically.

  He was about to confront Qin Xiao directly.

  "Calm down," the God of Kindness interrupted, holding him back.

  "We’ve already come this far. What choice do we have left?"

  "If we’ve decided to gamble, we might as well bet everything."

  With that, the God of Kindness extended her hand and willingly fused with one of the Destruction Thunder Orbs.

  Then she looked intently at the God of Evil, waiting for his response.

  "Fine…"

  The God of Evil let out a long sigh.

  Reluctantly, he reached out and absorbed the other Destruction Thunder Orb.

  "Is this enough for you now?"

  He gred angrily at Qin Xiao.

  "Of course," Qin Xiao replied with a faint smile.

  He then turned to Gu Yuena, who immediately understood and began to dissolve the barrier around them.

  As the familiar aura of the Divine Realm returned, both the God of Kindness and the God of Evil let out deep breaths of relief.

  Some of the weight on their hearts had lifted.

  "Shall we begin?"

  Qin Xiao’s voice shattered the brief silence.

  "No problem," the God of Kindness responded, nodding slightly.

  With a graceful wave of her hand, a dozen or so white lights disappeared into the void.

  "I’ve summoned the seven elemental gods to the Divine Hall. Please follow me."

  She took the lead, guiding Qin Xiao and Gu Yuena forward.

  Meanwhile, on another side of the Divine Realm.

  The seven elemental gods received the summons.

  "What’s wrong, Fire God?"

  In a temple where fire and water intertwined, the Water God asked with confusion.

  She noticed the Fire God’s expression shift after receiving the God of Kindness’s message.

  The Fire God replied, "The Gods of Kindness and Evil have invited us for a meeting."

  "That’s strange," the Water God muttered, specuting aloud.

  "The next council meeting isn’t due for a few days. Why would the two Divine Kings send for us now? Do they have urgent instructions?"

  "Perhaps. In any case, we should go and find out," the Fire God said, though he couldn’t determine the reason for the sudden summons.

  Elsewhere, the Earth God, Wind God, Dark God, Space God, and Light God also received the same message.

  Each of them carried their own doubts as they headed toward the Divine Hall of Kindness.

  In the grand and resplendent Divine Hall, the seven elemental gods assembled and saw the Gods of Kindness and Evil seated on their thrones.

  "Divine Kings, why have you summoned us?"

  The Fire God, true to his fiery nature, was the first to speak, his tone impatient and blunt.

  The Water God discreetly tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to hold his tongue.

  Her expression carried a hint of reproach, silently admonishing him for being so direct.

  It was better to listen quietly to the Divine Kings’ instructions rather than probe unnecessarily.

  "Don’t be nervous, everyone. I’ve summoned you here today for two important matters," the God of Kindness said, rising gracefully from her throne.

  Her demeanor was warm and serene, as if nothing unusual had occurred.

  The seven elemental gods straightened their postures, their expressions growing serious.

  Then the God of Kindness spoke again.

  "First, allow me to introduce two new Divine Kings."

  Her words sent a wave of shock through the room.

  "What? New Divine Kings?"

  "And two of them?"

  The elemental gods exchanged stunned looks, struggling to process what they had just heard.

  At that moment, Qin Xiao and Gu Yuena stepped out from behind the grand thrones and stood openly before the assembly.

  "Is that… the Dragon God?"

  A gasp echoed through the hall as one of the gods recognized Gu Yuena.

  The murmurs spread like wildfire.

  "It doesn’t just resemble her—it’s identical!"

  "But how could there be two flowers so alike in this world?"

  "The Dragon God fell long ago. How could she appear here again?"

  "Silence!"

  The God of Evil’s stern voice cut through the rising chaos, restoring order in the hall.

  "As you can see, this is indeed the Dragon God."

  The decration plunged the hall into an eerie silence.

  The Wind God furrowed his brow and instinctively stepped back, retreating to the rear of the group.

  The Dragon God…

  She had nearly shattered the Divine Realm in the past.

  She was a walking camity.

  No one wanted to tempt fate by standing too close to her.

  Better safe than sorry.

  (To Be Continued)

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