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Chapter 245 Athena: You just want to take advantage, don't you? (First Update)

"Oh? Is this... a direct change to the rules of the world?"

"As expected, I was right. Your holy spear does indeed possess great terror."

Athena did not launch another attack, but instead focused all three of her eyes on the holy spear in Lin Xiu's hand.

Lin Xiu lightly raised the Holy Spear and replied unhurriedly:

"That's right, a change in the rules of the world."

"If Athena can stay within the range of my barrier, even if the mythology of the human world undergoes a great change, you will still be able to maintain your original state."

"So that's how it is. Is this what you call the 'method of transcendence'?"

Athena frowned; to be honest, she wasn't entirely satisfied with this method of transcendence.

Wouldn't that mean she'd have to stay by Lin Xiu's side forever?

Of course, even if she was dissatisfied, Athena had to admit that this state was much better than the current divine realm.

At least, if I stay by Lin Xiu's side, I don't have to worry about being influenced by the human world and causing a passive change in my divine status, right?

Lin Xiu's response to this was:

"Of course not. My method of transcendence is certainly not that superficial. I just want to say that the rules of my world can surpass the rules of the divine realm, that's all."

Although it was only a small area, according to the Holy Lance's judgment, the world around Lin Xiu had indeed become Lin Xiu's private little world.

"I see~ Then what exactly is this method of transcendence you speak of?" Athena was quite satisfied that Lin Xiu's method of transcendence did not stop there.

However, the next second, she puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.

Because Lin Xiu gave her an answer to her question that she was not satisfied with the next second.

"Well, that's a secret for now."

"At this stage, I have no intention of telling you," Lin Xiu replied with a smile.

"Hmph! 617~ What a wicked man!" Athena was furious when she saw that Lin Xiu had tricked her again.

Although she had anticipated that Lin Xiu wouldn't tell her the whole story right now, Athena was still very angry when he actually did.

Didn't you say you liked her? Didn't you express your feelings for her so passionately? Why do you always have to tease her like this?

What a wicked man!

[Sing of death. Guide to death. Dance with death—servants of Athena, messengers of death from the underworld! Aid me in defeating my enemies!]

Enraged, Athena summoned the servants of the underworld with three times her divine power!

however.

Lin Xiu had already realized that Athena's feelings had changed, and he no longer had the intention of continuing to play along with Athena.

Facing the army of Netherworld servants attacking him, Lin Xiu simply spoke slowly.

【explosion—create the world!】

[Powers are blocked!]

[Divine power sealed!]

"Weng~"

A strange fluctuation spread out, and the surging army vanished instantly!

No, it's not just the army of familiars.

The night sky remained, the ruins persisted, and the radiance of all divine power vanished after the army of summoned beasts.

Even the three-in-one avatars of Athena, Metis, and Medusa were forced to merge back into one, restoring Athena to her original form.

After being forcibly returned to the Trinity state, Athena was surprised to find that her connection with the power had become extremely weak, almost imperceptible!

Unable to summon servants, unable to wield powers, even simply summoning the Dark Scythe has become incredibly difficult!

The next second, the holy spear in Lin Xiu's hand also turned into golden light and disappeared.

Lin Xiu calmly looked at the goddess in front of him.

“Athena, in the world today, there is neither power nor the retinue of the underworld, nor any so-called divine power.”

"In this world, only you and I remain."

As he spoke, Lin Xiu slightly bent over and raised his hand, making a fighting gesture towards Athena.

"Oh? Do you want to engage in a classic close-quarters combat with me?" Athena instinctively responded in a close-combat stance.

However, out of her "trust" in Lin Xiu, Athena considered an additional layer beyond the premise that "Lin Xiu wanted to engage in close combat."

Huh?! Could Lin Xiu be trying to take advantage of her under the guise of "close combat"?

Having figured this out, Athena suddenly looked into Lin Xiu's eyes.

Seeing the amusement in Lin Xiu's eyes, Athena understood his intention and confirmed her own thoughts.

The next second, obvious shame and indignation appeared on the silver-haired goddess's stunning face:

"Do you intend to... use close combat as a pretext for lewd acts? To defile the body of a goddess?!"

Although Athena was satisfied that Lin Xiu had desires for her body, she was even angrier that Lin Xiu took the opportunity to grope her.

If you really want to get close to her, you should at least make a passionate confession to her first, and then kneel down in front of her and kiss her toes, right?

If you can't even do this, how can you expect to win the goddess's affection? You're just trying to take a shortcut!

Lin Xiu smiled and walked step by step toward the goddess, who rarely showed such a vulnerable side.

"Calling it blasphemy isn't quite right, is it? After all, I actually hold a pretty high position in the biblical pantheon, don't I?"

“Athena, you just need to think of it this way—we are simply forced to fight in close combat because we cannot use our divine powers.”

"So, if you think about it this way, isn't it much more acceptable?" (Read super exciting novels at Feilu Novel Network!)

"Excuses! You just want to take advantage of me!"

Athena knew very well that since Lin Xiu could seal away authority and divine power, he could also directly restrain her. However, Lin Xiu did not choose to do so.

Instead of directly eliminating her divine power and authority, why insist on using close combat to decide the outcome? Isn't that just trying to take advantage of her?

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiu shook his head helplessly.

"That's right, it's just an excuse."

"But Athena, is it really okay for you to bring up this excuse like this?"

"I don't care. Whether I have this excuse or not, I will choose to get closer to you, Athena, in this way."

"But Athena, what about you?"

"By revealing this so openly, aren't you making it impossible to convince yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Athena's pupils contracted instantly. However, it was only for a moment. Athena quickly dismissed the fact that she was simply trying to save face.

The next second, Athena rolled her eyes at Lin Xiu, clearly annoyed, and her purple eyes flashed:

"Hmph! You're just a man who thinks of taking shortcuts! If you want to be intimate with me, you'd better confess your love to me first, then kneel before me and kiss my toes! Only if you do that will I agree to consider your request!"

Athena's minimum standard has been lowered considerably.

Previously, it was "waiting for Lin Xiu to confess to her and then rejecting him harshly," but now it has gradually evolved into "as long as Lin Xiu confesses to her and kisses her toes, she can have physical intimacy."

When facing Lin Xiu, Athena's limits always kept dropping.

Although she was very unhappy, Athena had to admit that Lin Xiu was her only "partner candidate," and no other man was even worthy of her attention.

Not to mention, Lin Xiu is still her ally. Even if she really dislikes Lin Xiu, it's only to the extent of dislike. She still needs to work hard to prepare for cooperation.

"Oh? Confess my feelings to you first? And then kiss your toes?"

Lin Xiu raised an eyebrow and looked at Athena's perfectly shaped jade feet. He saw that Athena's exquisite jade feet, which looked like works of art, were wrapped in Greek-style gold-threaded high heels. Her fair and lovely toes were unadorned, yet they had a kind of pure and stunning beauty, like a lotus emerging from the water.

"Okay, I agree to that, but we'll have to wait until later. I always prefer to receive the goods first and then make the payment."

After saying that, Lin Xiu rushed forward.

"Hmph! I always feel there's something wrong with your eyes! So, there's no need for kissing my toes!" Athena suddenly had a bad feeling and refused directly.

"no!"

“Athena, we agreed that I would confess first and then kiss your toes. I always keep my word!” Lin Xiu replied immediately.

"I already said! No need! The way you describe kissing the toes is definitely different from what I imagine!"

Athena noticed the way Lin Xiu had looked at her feet earlier. Although she was pleased that Lin Xiu had desires for her, she was still not sure if he would actually follow through on his promise. She had no doubt that Lin Xiu would do something far beyond her imagination!

"Really? Athena, you're clearly very happy, so don't refuse!"

"Who told you I was happy? Don't try to probe other people's emotions!" In her haste, Athena uttered contradictory words.

Athena's words, the first part of which contradicted Lin Xiu's statement, but the second part of which advised Lin Xiu not to pry into her emotions, perfectly confirmed Lin Xiu's statement.

After she spoke, Athena realized she had misspoke and immediately shut her mouth.

Just then, the two of them entered each other's fighting range.

From this moment on, the battle instantly entered the most primitive and savage hand-to-hand combat mode!

Despite losing her powers, Athena still possessed the strength of a divine body and superb fighting skills. However, Lin Xiu's strength, speed, and understanding of combat completely overwhelmed her.

"You rude scoundrel! Always looking for shortcuts!"

While criticizing Lin Xiu, Athena directly punched Lin Xiu in the temple.

She knew very well that with the area covered by the Holy Lance and her divine power and authority unusable, even if she inflicted severe injuries on Lin Xiu, it would be futile, not to mention that she could hardly possibly harm him.

However, she wanted to give it her all in this close-quarters combat!

Not for any other reason than to vent the pent-up anger in her heart!

On Lin Xiu's side, Lin Xiu easily parried Athena's heavy punch aimed at his temple, and with his other fist, he mercilessly slammed it into the goddess's soft abdomen.

"Uh!"

Athena groaned in pain, her body instinctively curling up. The attack not only brought excruciating pain but also possessed a strange penetrating force that momentarily stunned her.

This pause wasn't simply due to pain, but also because... a switch within her body had been flipped, her body temperature rose slightly, and her body immediately entered a state of preparation for reproduction!

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Chapter 246 The Crimson Dragon Emperor's Tyrant Dragon! Athena's Submission (Second Update)

"You!... You despicable!"

Athena knew very well that her body had undergone a strange change after Lin Xiu hit her, and her gaze towards Lin Xiu unconsciously carried a hint of longing.

And this is clearly the reason why Lin Xiu chose to engage in close combat with her from the very beginning.

"Despicable, Athena? Isn't this just a way of showing that I like you?"

Lin Xiu smiled and asked in return, while simultaneously closing in on him again. And so, the two exchanged blows and continued their conversation.

"I've said it before! If you like me, confess to me first, and then kiss me!..." Athena couldn't finish her sentence.

"Then I'll kiss your toes, and then you'll think about it... Is that right?" Lin Xiu chuckled, finishing Athena's sentence.

"Hmph! We don't need to go through the rest!" Athena was genuinely afraid that Lin Xiu would do something even more perverse to her.

"No, I'll use it! I'm the kind of man who keeps his word!"

Athena: "No! No need! I believe it's fine if you're not that kind of man!"

"Oh? So you don't have to keep your word? Does that mean the contract between us can be dissolved?"

Athena: "What? The contract is set, how can it not be executed?"

"So, Athena, you think my verbal promises don't count, but contracts must be honored? In other words, you want me to be someone who can only be trusted by making a contract?"

Athena: "......"

Athena realized that arguing with Lin Xiu about this was pointless. Lin Xiu was far more shameless than her, and besides, she had indeed misspoke just now.

As Lin Xiu realized, arguing with Athena was pointless. Given Athena's habitual tsundere nature, no matter how he tried to prove her feelings, she would avoid it.

Instead of doing that, it would be better to make a breakthrough in the physical realm. Only by using verbal attacks in the process of making a breakthrough in the physical realm can Athena's bottom line be continuously lowered.

And so, the two of them tacitly stopped talking and continued their physical contest.