: Faith Leads to Godhood? The Emperor's Ambition

Endless ocean, Poseidon Island.

"This...this is impossible!"

"How could the Sea God possibly betray the sea?"

Poseidon was pale, her body was trembling slightly, and her eyes were filled with disbelief.

She had served the sea god for many years and firmly believed that the sea god was the guardian of the ocean. However, she never imagined that the god she worshipped had such a shameful past.

The collapse of her faith struck her like a thunderbolt, instantly robbing Poseidon of her former composure.

Her eyes were filled with confusion as she gazed at Poseidon's gloomy face on the sky, feeling utterly unfamiliar with him.

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Starry Forest, Lake of Life.

Di Tian looked at Poseidon's suddenly gloomy face on the sky and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

He then spoke—

"Hypocrite? That's a fitting description."

"Most of the gods in the divine realm are like this."

"In the end, they're just a bunch of selfish people."

Gu Yuena, who was standing nearby, spoke up—

"The struggle between beliefs is inherently a matter of the survival of the fittest."

"Poseidon lost the continent, so he enslaved the sea."

"Now that he has been exposed in public by the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and has lost all face, this drama is getting more and more interesting."

The appearance of the sky was nothing more than a rare pastime for her during her long hibernation, a perfect way to pass the time.

The shock of the masses and the embarrassment of the gods became the most interesting scenery in her eyes. As for where this farce would ultimately lead, it was worth watching closely.

The Silver Dragon King proved with facts that whether it is humans or the soul beast race, they all have a love for watching a good show deep down.

The more earth-shattering the feud, the more it arouses the curiosity of the masses.

The spectacle shown on the sky perfectly satisfied everyone's desire for gossip, and no one wanted to miss a single moment of excitement.

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Above the sky, Poseidon's face darkened completely.

He said angrily—

"Insolence! Deep Sea, how dare you slander the gods!"

"Today, I, Poseidon, the god of the sea, will utterly destroy your soul and spirit!"

Poseidon's blue divine power surged wildly, and the Trident of Poseidon was aimed at the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, a terrifying pressure sweeping in all directions.

He was clearly enraged by the words of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

"Stain?"

"Hahaha!"

"Do you dare say that what I said is not true?"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King burst into wild laughter, his soul power suddenly erupting, and his massive body unleashed a world-destroying force.

It spoke—

"Poseidon, if you want war, then let's fight! Even if I die, I will never submit to a hypocrite like you!"

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King condensed a stream of deep blue energy in its mouth and spewed it directly towards Poseidon.

"Hmph! How dare a mere beast offend the gods."

Having already broken off all pretense, Poseidon no longer wears any mask.

He held the trident high and hurled it at the head of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

The trident hurtled through the air with overwhelming force, instantly shattering the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's energy attack, leaving it utterly powerless to withstand this divine strike.

Just as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was about to perish, the entire ocean suddenly trembled, and a mysterious force quietly emerged, forcibly shifting the trajectory of the trident.

The next second, the trident itself suddenly dimmed, and the core, the Heart of the Sea God, embedded in it, detached directly from the trident and shot out as a stream of light. Without the support of the core power, the trident's power was instantly reduced.

Even so, the residual force of Poseidon's casual strike had not dissipated. The sharp tip of his halberd grazed the head of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, instantly blinding one of its eyes. Blood gushed down its massive body, staining a patch of sea red.

"Hahaha, Poseidon, did you see that?"

"Even the ocean doesn't acknowledge you, yet you dare to call yourself the sea god!"

"You are a complete hypocrite, I am the one chosen by the sea!"

"I will remember this grudge."

Taking advantage of Poseidon's momentary daze, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King launched a taunt.

Then, swept away by the surging seawater, it transformed into a black shadow and fled in a sorry state towards the deepest part of the ocean.

"Even you, ocean, think I'm wrong?"

Poseidon stood there dumbfounded.

Instead of pursuing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, he fell into deep thought.

After a long, long time—Poseidon cast the Heart of the Sea God into the Douluo Continent.

Upon returning to Poseidon Island, Poseidon explained some things to his followers, planted the Trident of Poseidon in the Temple of Poseidon, and then ascended directly to the realm of the gods.

The scene on the sky ended there.

After watching the celestial review, everyone fell silent.

All living beings seemed to be pondering something, as if they had gained some understanding.

The sky curtain revealed that "faith" can lead to godhood, and also exposed the founder of the Spirit Hall and the Angel God.

In particular, the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, which control the resources of hundreds of millions of people, were filled with turbulent emotions, and the two emperors could no longer remain calm.

For thousands of years, the two great empires have dominated the continent, controlling the vastest territories and the largest populations, yet they never imagined that the faith of hundreds of millions of people could become a ladder to godhood.

The secret revealed by the celestial curtain was like a key that unlocked the door to a new world, igniting the ambition and sense of urgency in the hearts of the two emperors.

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In the Heavenly Dou Empire, at the imperial court.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations!"

"Our Heavenly Dou Empire boasts hundreds of millions of citizens. If we can guide them to wholeheartedly believe in His Majesty, we can surely use the immense power of that faith to help His Majesty embark on the path to godhood!"

"Once Your Majesty attains godhood, you will be able to annihilate the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire in one fell swoop, unify the Douluo Continent, sweep across the four seas and eight wastelands, awe all races, create an unprecedented supreme hegemony, and let the glory of the Heaven Dou Empire shine in every corner of the world!"

The Minister of War stepped forward first, his tone impassioned, his eyes filled with fervor and determination.

"What the Minister says is absolutely right!"

"The heavens have revealed the shortcut to godhood through faith. Our Heavenly Dou Empire possesses a vast territory and a large population—this is our most unique and advantageous asset!"

"If the Spirit Hall can establish itself by relying on the Angelic Faith on its own, then our Heavenly Dou Empire, with the full strength of the nation, will surely be even more powerful!"

The ministers spoke one after another, each sentence revolving around the struggle for faith, and every word was about the imperial ambitions.

"I am aware of what my beloved ministers have said."

"Becoming a god through faith is both an opportunity and a challenge."

"By my decree, establish the Ministry of Faith immediately, with the Crown Prince in charge of coordinating all matters of faith throughout the country, and begin to spread my faith throughout the Tian Dou territory from this moment on."

"Furthermore, dispatch special envoys to every province, city, district, town, and village to proclaim my divine protection and grace, ensuring that every subject sincerely believes in me, gathering immense power of faith to help me ascend to divine status and protect my Heavenly Struggle for eternal prosperity!"

Xue Ye sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes brimming with undisguised ambition.

The faith of hundreds of millions of people—that's enough power to make him a god.

Such temptation is irresistible.

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