Panlong: Taotie bloodline, unlimited power growth!

Liuyun City.

The Bartley family castle.

restaurant.

"puff--"

Hearing Raven's words.

Doug spat out a mouthful of red wine.

Xiao Bai, who was sitting opposite him, reacted very quickly.

He instantly erected an ice wall, blocking the "rain of red wine".

"How many?!"

Doug's eyes widened, and he didn't even bother to wipe the wine stains from the corner of his mouth.

"Billions...hundreds of millions?"

"Still god-level?"

Jenny and Avril were completely dumbfounded.

Throughout the entire history of the Yulan Continent, the number of god-level powerhouses can probably be counted on two hands.

A god-level powerhouse with billions of lives?

What does this mean?

So many god-level powerhouses, all of them have to listen to Raven?

"Brother...you're not kidding, are you?"

Avril swallowed hard, looking at Raven as if he were a monster.

This was completely beyond her comprehension.

Raven shrugged.

"There are too many people in Hell, there's nothing we can do about it."

"Moreover, this is only the nominal jurisdiction of Ziyang Prefecture."

"As for my strength..."

Raven paused, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table.

"God-level powerhouses are divided into lower-level gods, middle-level gods, and upper-level gods."

"But in Hell, demons are further classified according to the strength of god-level powerhouses."

"From one star to seven stars."

Above the Seven Star Demons lies the Asura powerhouse.

"Only those at the Asura level are qualified to serve as the lord of a prefecture."

"..."

Raven spoke very modestly.

He did not reveal his Great Perfection level strength.

This is not because I don't trust my family.

But Raven knew very well that his family wouldn't understand.

Even if I were to reveal my perfected state, it wouldn't make much difference.

the other side.

Doug leaned back in his chair.

He felt his heart was struggling to withstand the successive impacts.

Looking at this son who was both familiar and unfamiliar...

That little guy who once needed his protection...

now.

The child has grown into a towering tree, so tall that even looking up, one cannot see its crown.

Are you proud?

of course.

But along with it came a deep sense of powerlessness.

The gap between father and son is no longer a chasm, but an insurmountable chasm.

Raven keenly noticed the hint of melancholy in his father's eyes.

He knew it was time to get down to business.

"I came back this time not only to visit you all."

Raven sat up straight.

His smile faded slightly, and he became serious.

"There is another important issue that you need to decide for yourselves."

The voice just fell.

The expressions on everyone's faces immediately turned serious.

Raven flicked his wrist.

A cluster of black crystals appeared on the dining table.

"This is divinity."

Raven said in a deep voice.

"Anyone who is a Saint-level expert can refine a divine spark."

"Refining a lower-level godhood means becoming a lower-level god."

"By refining yourself all the way to the High Godhood, you can become a High God."

Upon hearing the words "higher god".

Doug's breathing instantly became heavy.

Higher God!

Those are the strongest members of hell!

One step to the sky!

This is truly a meteoric rise to the top!

however.

Raven's next words, however, were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the fervor in their hearts.

"but."

Everything has a price.

"Refining a divine spark to become a god is the simplest path, but also a dead end."

Raven's gaze swept over everyone.

"Once you choose to refine a divine spark, your life is over."

"Your strength will be permanently fixed, and you will never be able to improve it even slightly through cultivation again."

"High-ranking gods who have refined their divine essence are at the very bottom of Hell."

"For independent gods of the same level, killing those who refine godhood is like slaughtering dogs."

Raven's words were blunt, even somewhat cruel.

"If one does not refine a divine spark, one can become a god by comprehending the profound mysteries of the laws on one's own."

"Although it was extremely difficult and fraught with danger."

"But the future holds infinite possibilities."

"It's even possible that I could reach my current level."

After Raven finished speaking, he fell silent and waited quietly for his family's decision.

This is a choice that will determine your fate.

He can provide resources and protection, but he cannot walk their life's path for them.

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Only the magic clock on the wall made a "tick-tock" sound.

Every second felt incredibly long.

"I choose this one."

Jenny was the first to break the silence.

The gentle mother wore a relieved smile.

She reached out and picked up the water-elemental lower-level divine essence, her movements gentle yet exceptionally firm.

"Mother?"

Raven was somewhat surprised, not expecting his mother to make a decision so quickly.

Jenny looked at Raven with loving eyes.

"Silly child."

I know my own limitations.

"The fact that I was able to cultivate to the Saint Realm is entirely due to the resources you left behind."

"Asking me to comprehend some profound laws... that's too much to ask."

Jenny laughed self-deprecatingly.

"My mother didn't have any great ambitions in her life."

"As long as I can stay with you, watch you get married and have children, and cook for you, I'll be content."

"To refine a divine spark and achieve immortality is the greatest blessing I could receive."

"As for whether someone is strong or not..."

"With my son around, who dares to bully me?"

Done.

Jenny puffed out her chest proudly.

Raven felt a warmth in his heart.

indeed.

For a mother, this is perhaps the happiest choice.

There is no need to suffer the torment of the tedium of cultivation, nor to struggle on the edge of life and death.

"Since the mistress has already made her choice..."

"Then I'll choose this one too!"

Xiao Bai's raspy voice rang out.

He stretched out his claws and grabbed a low-level water-elemental deity...

There are also corresponding mid-level and high-level deities...

He pulled them all into his arms, protecting them like a miser.

"noob."

"Have you thought it through?"

Raven looked at his magical pet.

Ordinary frost dragons actually have only average talents.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they might not even be able to break through to the Saint Realm.

Letting him refine the divine spark is indeed a good choice.

Xiao Bai rolled her eyes.

He drooled as he stroked the deity, speaking with self-righteous indignation.

"Owner."

"You think you don't know my worth?"

"I've been stuck in the Holy Realm for hundreds of years, and I haven't even touched a hair's breadth of a law."

"Besides, I'm too lazy to use my brain."

"Becoming a god independently is too tiring; it's much more comfortable to cling to my master's leg."

"From now on, you do the fighting, I'll just shout '666'!"

"..."

Xiao Bai's unambitious words actually eased the somewhat tense atmosphere considerably.

Raven shook his head helplessly.

This guy is quite self-aware.

but.

This is the best arrangement.

All that's left are Avril and Doug.

All eyes were on the father and daughter.

Avril took a deep breath, her chest rising and falling slightly.

She looked at the few remaining divine sparks on the table, a hint of struggle flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

She looked up and stared directly into Raven's eyes.

A flame burned in those deep blue eyes.

"elder brother."

"I don't want divinity."

I want to give it a try.

"I know it will be difficult. Maybe I will fail. Maybe I will die on the way."

"but……"

"I don't want to be a little girl who can only hide under your wing forever."

I want to stand by your side.

Even if I can't fight for you, at least... I don't want to be a burden to you.

"..."