Seeing Yi Xiaochuan's fearful expression, Gao Yao smiled triumphantly.
Times rise and fall.
Now, it's your turn to feel fear.
Qin II will die? No. I want it to live forever!
Gao Yao didn't bother torturing Yi Xiaochuan—there was no need.
"Take them away. Break their hands and feet, hang them in the cage. I want them to watch the world change with their own eyes."
"Yes, sir..."
Two Black Cavalry soldiers entered and dragged out Yi Xiaochuan and the defeated Xiang Yu.
Miserable screams echoed in the hall.
Their limbs were shattered.
Gao Yao didn't have them thrown in with the dogs—it wasn't personal. But there was no way either man would ever stand again.
God's Domain – Eternal Temple
Inside the Eternal Temple, Wanwan sat cross-legged in the hall, fidgeting and glancing around.
She couldn't stay still for even a moment.
As one of the newly appointed goddesses, a nearby senior scolded her through clenched teeth:
"Wanwan, are you going to cultivate or not?! You're in the Divine Realm now! What's the point of spacing out like this all day?"
It was no wonder she was angry.
Since arriving at the Divine Palace, Wanwan had only cultivated the divine method once—on her first day. Ever since then, she'd been either daydreaming or wandering about aimlessly.
The other girls in the hall exchanged glances.
Though annoyed by Wanwan's attitude, they were also curious.
She was holding sacred divine law in her hands… yet didn't care to use it?
Wanwan pointed toward the glowing wall of training techniques and sulked:
"These divine arts are good, yes. But they're not my style. I don't like such rigid cultivation methods."
She preferred the unorthodox—arts from the darker side.
Were there no techniques involving charm, manipulation, or mysticism?
Shinobu Kocho raised an eyebrow at the goth-clad girl and nearly laughed.
This one had guts—daring to criticize divine law as "too boring."
Tsunade frowned, clearly disliking Wanwan's attitude.
So rude, she thought.
Just then, a gentle voice echoed from the Ziwei Palace.
"Wanwan, Baguio. Come here."
The other goddesses immediately relaxed.
Not me. Thank the heavens.
Wanwan, however, paled slightly.
She'd been called. She'd be punished, no doubt.
Even though she was bracing for it, her legs trembled as she and Baguio made their way to the palace.
It was her first time meeting a god. Her first audience with the Eternal One.
As the two stepped out of the temple, time seemed to blur. In the next instant, they appeared inside the Ziwei Palace.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki stood beside Liu Che, dressed in an elegant white gown.
Seeing him, both girls immediately fell to their knees.
Wanwan bit her lip and muttered, "It's my fault, Lord God. Please don't blame Sister Baguio. She has nothing to do with it."
Of all the goddesses, Baguio was the only one who shared her personality and interests.
If Baguio got punished because of her, she'd never forgive herself.
"What did you do?"
Liu Che's tone was calm—neither angry nor pleased.
Wanwan hesitated before replying softly:
"I was being picky… I didn't want to practice the techniques given. They were all upright and proper, and that's not the path I'm drawn to..."
Baguio broke into a cold sweat beside her.
Damn, girl. You really said that out loud?
You're not just picky—you said it to a god!
Inside the Ziwei Palace, the air grew tense.
"You want to walk a different path…" Liu Che mused.
He raised a hand. Ten black orbs of light appeared midair, each pulsing with dark energy.
So, Wanwan wanted to pursue a different kind of cultivation?
One rooted in darkness?
It wasn't what he'd expected. Originally, he'd intended for the goddesses to build a foundation in orthodox divine law. Only later would they choose their own direction.
But if she was already this firm in her beliefs, perhaps it was better to give her that strength directly.
After all, once there were too many goddesses, he wouldn't be able to personally oversee every offering and ritual. He needed representatives. Emissaries.
Shi Feixuan and Li Xiuning had already proven effective.
With their help, Li Shimin had brought order to the Central Plains.
The rest had fallen under his banner, paving the way for Liu Che's divine revelation.
If he handled every sacrifice himself, it would cheapen his status.
Wanwan looked up at the ten black orbs in disbelief.
"You're… not angry?"
"There's no punishment? No blame? You're giving me a gift?"
Each orb radiated pure darkness.
The divine power of night itself.
So different from the radiant arts practiced by Shi Feixuan.
Liu Che smiled.
"You're all my goddesses. You will become my agents in time. You don't all have to walk the same path."
He pointed casually toward the distance.
"Take the White Snake and the Dragon Maiden, for example. Should they be forced to practice human techniques?"
"Good and evil are human constructs," he continued. "At the divine level, there are no boundaries."
Darkness, light—it didn't matter.
Wanting to walk the dark path wasn't wrong.
Just as Orochimaru didn't pursue deceitful magic, Wanwan's pursuit of darkness wasn't a flaw.
That's why he summoned Baguio as well.
He planned to give both of them a dark divine law.
Never underestimate the power of shadow.
Wanwan's lips quivered, and her heart beat wildly.
She wasn't just forgiven—she was chosen.
"Thank you… Lord God…" she whispered.
The ten dark divine arts glowed brighter.
Baguio, standing beside her, suddenly felt envious.
There were multiple branches within the dark arts—Blood Magic, Death Magic, Soul Magic…
"Thank you, Lord God. I… I will cultivate properly and become a worthy goddess as soon as possible. I'll serve you faithfully."
After scanning through the divine techniques, Wanwan finally chose the Death Magic Spell: The Call of the Dead.
It suited her perfectly.
Baguio, on the other hand, chose a Soul-based Divine Art, her expression calm and focused.
"Don't get distracted in the future. Go and train well… Also, let the other goddesses know that supplemental training will begin soon," Liu Che added.
"Yes, Lord God."
Baguio nodded reverently, her heart filled with excitement.
Meanwhile, Wanwan was still daydreaming about sharing the divine bed, clearly not focusing.
A ripple distorted the space.
In the blink of an eye, the two women were back outside the temple.
Immediately, Baguio pinched Wanwan's ear in frustration.
"You reckless girl! Even if you don't like something, you can't say it to His face! I nearly died of fright in there!"
Wanwan pouted, looking innocent and aggrieved.
"But I really don't like those shiny light-based techniques… aren't we both from the Demonic Sect anyway?"
"You… I don't even know what to say to you anymore. And stop mentioning the divine bed already! That just sounds so indecent!"
"But I really like the God," Wanwan mumbled. "I mean like like. Someday I'll become the goddess among goddesses and serve Him just like that noble celestial consort!"
She clenched her fists with conviction.
Inside the Ziwei Palace
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki smiled faintly as she overheard the bickering from afar.
"This girl is quite entertaining, isn't she?"
"She's very interesting," Liu Che replied lightly. "That's why I like her. It's just too bad someone else didn't have her courage…"
Kaguya looked down shyly, cheeks slightly red.
So embarrassing...
The last time Lord God leaned in to kiss her, she fainted from sheer shyness.
Such a great opportunity, completely wasted.
Ugh... she still regretted it.
But she was truly too nervous back then.
Wanjie Chat Group
[SadlyReminded_LaoGao]: "Wuhu~ Feels so good! Caught two enemies recently. So satisfying—I could eat three bowls of rice just from the joy!"
[Li Er]: "What did you do this time?"
[Tanjiro]: "Whatever it was, I doubt it was anything good... I'm out."
Last time, when Liu Bang was turned into a dog, it nearly made Tanjiro sick.
He was a good kid. All this perverse stuff wasn't his thing.
And that man-and-dog thing? Disgusting.
[Demon Sword Spirit]: "I bet you caught the ones who wronged you—wasn't one of them Xiang Yu?"
[SadlyReminded_LaoGao]: "Exactly! Not just him, but also that so-called good friend, Yi Xiaochuan! Without him, I wouldn't even be stuck in the Qin Dynasty. So, as a thank-you gift, I broke their arms and legs and put them in cages. Now they get to watch this glorious era unfold!"
[Peacekeeper]: "That's evil. But damn, I love it. Hahaha!"
[NinjaScientist]: "That's how a man should be—repay kindness, but punish betrayal with extreme force."
[YoungMasterMurong]: "Lao Gao, I've got a historical compendium here. If you give it to Emperor Qin, he'll definitely place his full trust in you."
[SadlyReminded_LaoGao]: "Thanks! That's a real treasure."
Being able to explain future events through historical records? A perfect way to prove you're not hiding anything.
Classic Murong Fu—always scheming at high speeds.
[YoungMasterMurong]: "You're welcome. Working together is the key to progress. I've already captured the Song Dynasty and started spreading the divine teachings."
[NinjaScientist]: "But wait—didn't God say no violence was allowed?"
[Demon Sword Spirit]: "You dolt. Murong occupied the Song Court first, and then slowly introduced the faith. Smart move..."
[JuniorBrother_Dazhufeng]: "So… that's allowed?"
[Demon Sword Spirit]: "Of course it is. The divine teachings only forbid reckless violence. We're not invading—we're saving people. Don't you get it?"
[Demon-Slaying Uncle Nine]: "Exactly! Dragon Kwai understands the doctrine well. My world's been torn by warlords and chaos. Yet in just ten days, we've gathered tens of thousands of believers."
[Li Er]: "In chaotic times, people crave peace. That's when belief spreads the fastest."
[Demon-Slaying Uncle Nine]: "I'm planning to cleanse the underworld next—start from the root. As long as the ghosts listen to orders, humans won't be able to resist."
Manpower is limited. But ghost power?
Unlimited.
Ghosts don't eat. Don't rest. They fly fast.
If we conquer the underworld and use them to govern humanity, we don't need cannons or bullets.
Ghost rule is simpler.
[SeekingEnlightenment]: "But wouldn't that scare the people?"
[Demon-Slaying Uncle Nine]: "Not if the enemy is foreign devils. Then they won't fear at all. My god is merciful. Here, take a look at my world."
Uncle Nine uploaded a data log about the warlords, famine, and ghosts plaguing his homeland.
The group erupted in fury after reading it.
Just then, a system notification appeared:
Ding!
[The Greedy Fox Who Only Loves Money] has joined the chat group.
Ding!
[The Demon Hunter] has joined the chat group.