"Lin Xiao, that's a fantastic idea!"
Feng Ye replied via telepathic transmission, sounding quite excited:
"I've been thinking about it. Because of the difference in species, it's almost impossible for Soul Beasts and humans to coexist peacefully. However, the systems from your memories, like the Investiture of the Gods and Journey to the West, seem to be able to resolve this issue harmoniously, and their management and governance systems are also extremely complete!"
The God Realm was actually quite loose.
Power was relatively centralized during the eras of the Dragon God and Phoenix God, but during the current period governed by the Five Great Divine Kings, it was practically a makeshift arrangement.
Anyone with a basic understanding of politics knew this.
There could only be one leader; only by concentrating power could great things be accomplished. The joint rule of the Five Divine Kings sounded harmonious, but behind the scenes, there was undoubtedly no shortage of backstabbing and underhanded schemes.
As for the fighting prowess of the Divine Kings...
Let's put it this way: Tang God King, who came from a killer background and frequently resorted to "courting death," was able to gradually sideline the other Divine Kings after ten thousand years, constantly hatching schemes and plotting.
In Feng Ye's opinion, there could only be one boss!
So, why not establish a Divine Dynasty in the God Realm, following the example of human dynasties?
Whether Soul Beasts or humans became gods, once they arrived at the Divine Dynasty, they would be one family. Everyone would unite against external threats, with each person assigned a task, instead of constantly scheming and neglecting their duties.
Where there are people, there is struggle.
Scheming was unavoidable, but the prerequisite was that you had to be doing something productive!
Wasn't there the threat of the Abyss Plane?
Wasn't Tang God King constantly shouting about the doom of the God Realm and the ten-thousand-year plan?
Then why weren't you getting things done!
Look at these gods in Douluo. After becoming gods, they became lawless. They were either gallivanting around outside or staying in the God Realm to enjoy life. Everyone says that with great power comes great responsibility, and it's time for a rectification!
The unhealthy atmosphere in the God Realm needed to be strictly controlled!
Lin Xiao said confidently:
"When it comes to centralized governance systems and political structures, ancient Earth was almost at its peak."
"However, behind all of this, there's still the most fundamental issue."
Lin Xiao and Feng Ye spoke almost simultaneously:
"Strength!"
Only with strength could one's suggestions be heeded; only with strength could rules be made and maintained.
Strength didn't necessarily mean individual power; it could also be collective power, but without exception, it had to be able to suppress all dissent!
Feng Ye said:
"It's still too early to talk about all this. Lin Xiao, you can start by improving the Soul Spirit System. It won't be too late to contract the Ice Empress once you have a clear plan."
Lin Xiao nodded.
He pondered for a moment and said:
"I want to deal with the Eighth Soul Ring and the Asura God's Trial first."
Lin Xiao turned to ask the Ice Empress.
To see how much she knew about the Iris Cold Sparrow.
The Ice Empress said coldly:
"This damned bird is a 200,000-year-old Ferocious Beast. But unlike Xiao Bai and Little Titan, it's not on our side, and it holds a grudge against me."
"The reason, I suppose, is that I almost killed it ten thousand years ago. Unfortunately, it managed to escape. Since then, it has never dared to approach me, only occasionally sending younger members of its clan to provoke me when I'm not around."
However, the Ice Empress didn't care about this.
As long as the Iris Cold Sparrow's clan leader didn't make a move, the Ice Empress was completely indifferent. As long as the casualties of its clan didn't affect the continuation of the species, she wouldn't bother.
Lin Xiao understood.
The core fighting strength in the Extreme North was the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress, the Ice Bear King Xiao Bai, and the Titan Snow Demon King. However, not all Soul Beasts obeyed their rule, and the Iris Cold Sparrow's clan leader was among them.
But...
The Iris Cold Sparrow's clan leader's cultivation was actually 200,000 years?
Lin Xiao was both surprised and delighted.
He was surprised because the Iris Cold Sparrow was not someone Lin Xiao could handle alone. He was delighted because a 200,000-year-old Soul Beast's Soul Ring and attributes would undoubtedly be extremely powerful.
"Ice Empress, do you have a way to help me subdue that Iris Cold Sparrow Ferocious Beast?"
The Ice Empress looked surprised:
"Are you planning to hunt it for your Eighth Soul Ring?"
"Or is it for a Soul Bone..."
Lin Xiao said: "Mainly to obtain the Eighth Soul Ring and complete the God's Examination."
The Ice Empress was astonished:
"While I don't know much about humans, I do know that humans have a limit on the age of soul rings they can absorb. Soul rings of this age… perhaps only a Titled Douluo could absorb them?"
Lin Xiao said, "It's no trouble. You'll know once you see my soul ring configuration."
With that, Lin Xiao activated his Martial Soul Avatar, and seven soul rings appeared behind him.
Black! Black! Black! Black! Black! Black-gold! Red!
Because he was in front of the Ice Empress, Lin Xiao didn't bother with any unnecessary concealment. The mysterious and noble black-gold of his sixth soul ring, along with the terrifying aura it emitted, was laid bare before the Ice Empress. It even overshadowed the aura of his hundred-thousand-year-old seventh soul ring.
"This is… a million-year soul ring?!"
Lin Xiao nodded.
The Ice Empress's pupils were filled with shock.
At this moment, she suddenly felt she was incredibly fortunate. Lin Xiao and Feng Yu's arrival undoubtedly gave her more options.
She could easily pass her four-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation.
She could also use sacrifice as a bargaining chip to obtain a chance at godhood.
Godhood, eternal life.
A chance that countless humans and soul beasts yearned for day and night was now presented before her. It was difficult for those who hadn't genuinely experienced the arduous pursuit to understand this feeling.
Did you not see how proud Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu were? They could even be considered unparalleled in their time, yet in the end, they both chose to become High Priest (Great Enshrinement).
What difference was there between that and sacrifice?
Even more so, if the Ice Empress became Lin Xiao's Soul Spirit, she could wait until Lin Xiao became a god and ascend with him.
But the fate of Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu...
Was to sacrifice themselves along with their souls...
The Ice Empress suddenly said, "Lin Xiao, you must become a god!"
Lin Xiao was taken aback.
He nodded, "Of course, I will become a god. And if I do, I'll be the strongest god!"
...
In the core area of the Extreme North, on the western ice plains, was the habitat of the Iris Cold Sparrow's clan leader.
Lin Xiao and the Ice Empress arrived here simultaneously.
The Iris Cold Sparrow clan leader had the advantage of aerial combat. Although the Ice Empress was far stronger than it, she had no opportunity to get close and could do nothing.
Therefore, Lin Xiao had to act as bait.
The Ice Empress transformed into human form, completely concealing her aura. With Feng Yu's help in further hiding it, the Iris Cold Sparrow clan leader could not detect her at all.
The Ice Empress's clear crystal pupils looked at Lin Xiao, filled with concern. "Lin Xiao, although you are strong, you are still only a Soul Saint. Wouldn't it be too dangerous to act as bait?"
The Ice Empress was even more concerned about Lin Xiao's safety than he was.
Lin Xiao did not reply.
Feng Yu said, "His methods are beyond your imagination. Sometimes, even I look back and am astonished at how that little brat managed to grow to this point."
"You don't need to worry about his safety."
The Ice Empress smiled shyly.
That's right. How could Feng Yu let Lin Xiao risk his life?
She wanted to use Lin Xiao to take a shortcut to godhood.
And wasn't Feng Yu also using Lin Xiao to return to her peak?
Lin Xiao activated his Soul Power Armor, stacked all his amplification soul skills, and finally unleashed his Martial Soul True Body, transforming into a fiery red divine bird. He charged directly onto the plateau.
The momentum was extremely grand!
The attitude was extremely arrogant!
The Soul Spirit System was pioneered by Tian Meng. The protagonist will likely create the Soul Contract System, also benefiting from godhood, but in a way that preserves the physical body.
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