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Three gods.

Based on his memories from his past life, he immediately recognized who these three people were.

Ares, Athena, and the blacksmith.

Zeus is not showing himself, and it would be dangerous if he were surrounded and attacked.

From the very first moment Li Zhen saw Diana, she unleashed her fighting instincts honed over the past decade to their fullest potential.

There was no chance for a one-on-one fight.

Then let's think of another way.

Ares roared and charged back, while Athena raised her spear, aiming at the figure carrying the stone pillar away in the air. After hesitating for a few moments, she still couldn't throw the spear.

Just as Li Zhen was about to fly back to the place where they had come from, the human realm, as if by divine calculation, used the energy and spatial data records from the opening of the gate to the divine realm to open another spatial gate that was slowly expanding.

A pillar of lightning, imbued with the might of heaven, fell with a slightly helpless sigh.

The spatial portal in front of Li Zhen was instantly erased.

Li Zhen abruptly stopped the stone pillar in mid-air, letting out a snort.

We tried to play the mystery game with him, but in the end, he still took matters into his own hands.

Li Zhen looked up at the dome of the temple, where the divine lightning had just originated.

That's enough.

The authoritative voice, though lacking the thunderous sound of thunder, clearly pierced through the entire square, even drowning out Ares's roar.

Ares, who was rushing down with the wind, froze, abruptly stopping and crashing heavily onto the stone ground.

The main gate of the temple slowly opened, and a figure dressed in a gilded robe walked out.

A faint halo of lightning surrounded him, and with each step he took, fleeting divine patterns would appear on the stone slabs of the ground.

The newcomer had an imposing presence without anger, his white hair and beard radiating a divine light, and his eyes were deep. Just by standing there, Athena and the blacksmith from the divine realm subconsciously bowed in respect.

Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods.

Li Zhen sighed inwardly.

Whether it was divine power or the opponent had become so powerful, Li Zhen didn't even need to look up to observe; he could feel the pressure of a mountain standing before an ant.

Combat instincts triggered a frantic warning.

Li Zhen could almost hear his body and brain screaming warning him that if he chose glory, he would die very quickly.

He slowly lowered the stone pillar he was holding, and the pillar hit the ground heavily, splashing up a cloud of mist and stone chips.

His expression remained indifferent as he quietly watched Zeus approach.

Zeus stopped ten meters in front of him, his gaze sweeping over Li Zhen and then over Diana, who was bound to a stone pillar.

Without uttering a sound, a massive wave of sound rolled in.

"You stole the divine treasure and seized power in the midst of conflict; do you know how grave your sins are?"

Even as the death warning rang out instinctively, Li Zhen's eyes remained indifferent, and she even raised her hand to scratch her ears, which were itchy from the sound.

"By the standards of this world, my sins go far beyond this."

"...But the divine realm is not unreasonable."

Zeus raised his hand, and a soft golden light fell on Diana, instantly releasing the restriction that was suppressing her vocal cords.

Diana looked at Li Zhen with a complicated expression. It was clear that she had known the true purpose of the gods since she was taken to the realm of the gods, and she couldn't say anything for the time being.

"I can spare you from divine punishment and let you take Diana away, but you must first pass seven tests by the gods. If you pass all seven, all authority will belong to the divine realm, and your grudges with the divine realm will be wiped clean."

"What does Wonder Woman have to do with this?"

If it weren't for the fact that repeatedly provoking Zeus was no different from dancing on the edge of a cliff, Li Zhen would have even wanted to complain that the other party had even kidnapped his own daughter.

Zeus's eyes revealed a hint of mockery.

"Although the divine realm has withdrawn from the mortal world, it is not entirely ignorant of it. Diana is your teacher. After you obtained the Golden Apple, she not only did not persuade you to return the artifact, but also tacitly allowed you to take it. Now that the struggle for power is tied to you, she has also been guilty of condoning it."

Having spent over a decade at Witrum and grown accustomed to the concise and authoritative style of the instructors, Li Zhen found this pedantic and wordy language extremely unsettling.

"Why do you have to beat around the bush? You're so much better than me, why don't you just strike me dead with lightning and take back your power?"

Diana's eyes widened in disbelief; she had a feeling that something had changed about Li Zhen these past few days.

Wasn't he a very polite child before?

"They kidnapped Mr. Prince and sent me alone to the realm of the gods, and then so 'leniently' set seven trials for me?"

He looked up at Zeus, his indifference fading from his eyes.

Li Zhen is now certain that the old man Zeus is plotting something.

"Your Majesty, you destroyed the portal, severing my connection with the outside world. The Justice League will not stand idly by."

"The Greek gods once protected the Earth, but now they want to be enemies with the current guardians of the Earth? If there's anything they need from me, why don't they just say so? Otherwise, if a war of this magnitude is started, the person behind you will be overjoyed."

Ares was surprised that the topic suddenly turned to him, and his head drooped several inches.

To be honest, when Li Zhen mentioned that the Justice League could break in at any moment, he was indeed somewhat tempted.

The power that Olympus, the god of war, could instantly draw upon during the great battle between Olympus and the Justice League was far greater than that of ten more world wars on Earth.

In the end, will Zeus still have the final say?

It's hard to say, it's hard to say.

The square fell into a brief silence. Athena's expression shifted slightly, clearly weighing the pros and cons.

Zeus remained silent for a long time, the patterns on his gilded robes dimming slightly, ultimately losing some of his majesty and gaining more sincerity.

"We did not intend to be at odds with humanity, but this incident is indeed related to you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Zhen's eyes.

"Your physique is something we have never seen before."

Zeus's gaze fell upon him, filled with undisguised inquiry.

"Without relying on the Golden Apple, one possesses a lifespan comparable to that of a god, and the strength and potential of one's physical body far surpass those of ordinary gods. One can even be compatible with conflicting powers without being devoured."

Zeus finally spoke frankly.

"We want to recruit you as a member of the divine race, and through the magic of sharing divine power, subtly acquire your physical characteristics to make up for the weaknesses of the divine race."

Li Zhen was startled halfway through the conversation and instinctively retorted.

"My physique? Isn't there already a Superman on Earth?"

Li Zhen couldn't understand it.

"Superman's strength is many times greater than mine, and even if his lifespan is slightly shorter than mine under normal circumstances, wouldn't the golden apple from the divine realm extend his lifespan and satisfy your needs?"

Upon hearing this, Zeus's gaze darkened slightly, but he did not reply.

Ares, standing to the side, snorted coldly, his tone full of disdain for Superman.

"Krypton's genes have too many flaws and weaknesses. They rely on the yellow sun's radiation and are afraid of kryptonite. No matter how strong they are, why should we put a bunch of shackles on ourselves?"

Li Zhen ignored Ares's taunts and kept her gaze fixed on Zeus.

Perhaps Zeus's reluctance to mention Superman was a deliberate avoidance.

Based on Superman's previous assessment of Zeus's power, an idea took shape in his mind.

Even if Zeus is stronger than Superman, the difference is definitely limited. They might not necessarily not want to choose Superman, but they hesitated to act after weighing the options.

"So, this is why you sent me here alone?"

Li Zhen found it absurd and ridiculous.

"If I agree to join the gods, Professor Prince can leave immediately, and the divine realm can avoid war with the Justice League. If I disagree, you can use the Golden Apple incident to condemn me to death and divine punishment?"

A hint of approval flashed in Zeus's eyes.

"You're very clever. This isn't blackmail; it's a deal—join the Gods, and you will possess godhood and boundless divine power to protect the order of the universe with us."

"No. Neither you nor Diana can leave Olympus. The Justice League's intrusion will only ignite a war between the gods and humans."

Li Zhen sighed deeply and closed her eyes, pretending to be deep in thought.

Zeus's voice began to urge him after only a few seconds, as if he didn't want to give him any time to consider.

"I've suppressed this space, so the Justice League will definitely be unable to enter the realm of gods anytime soon. You don't need to deliberately delay anymore."