Holy Empire.

Now it has been promoted to level four, and countless people have benefited greatly.

This time, the advancement of the Holy Empire will surely become a new turning point for the Noah Continent.

Princess Quan looked down at her subjects, her gaze finally settling on the Moon Goddess.

His aura was sacred, as if untouched by any filth. Although his features were not clearly visible, there was an intuitive sense of mystery that brought great enjoyment to those who heard him.

Quan Ji's lips moved slightly, her gaze indifferent: "Shin Mugetsu."

The Moon Goddess heard Quan Ji's voice and slowly turned her head to look at her: "Does the young lady have any other instructions?"

Quan Ji shook her head. "I have a question I want to ask you."

The Moon Goddess remained silent for a moment, then said, "Miss, you might as well speak frankly."

Quan Ji then stated directly: "Unfamiliar gods... under what circumstances would they devour other gods, as well as humans, living beings, and everything else?"

She couldn't figure out the problem she encountered in the last illusion of ascending the ladder to the king.

She had actually encountered quite a few gods in her past and present lives, and she knew that there were certain rules and covenants among gods, and that they would never arbitrarily devour each other, or rather, devour each other's people.

The Moon God understood what Quan Ji was asking, since he had personally changed the illusion he had created for Quan Ji to see in the last instance.

"Young Miss, what do you think is the biggest difference between gods and humans, or other sentient beings?"

This question made Kwon Ji fall into deep thought.

What is the biggest difference between gods and other living beings?

Quan Ji pursed her lips and said her thoughts: "Although my words may be somewhat rebellious, they are indeed my most honest thoughts."

"I think that gods, compared to other beings, are simply those who have the power to govern rules and control certain rules in the world. In other senses, they are not that different."

If gods didn't have that lofty, all-powerful ability to command the wind and rain, they wouldn't be much different from ordinary creatures.

Kannazuki was not surprised by Quanji's answer, because—the young lady had always thought this way.

"Indeed, the biggest difference between gods and living beings is the power to control the rules. They can change the world with their every move and control everything in the development of the human world. Apart from that... gods also have emotions and desires, and they also have the ability to think. They are no different from living beings in any other way."

"Since there are seven emotions and six desires, then... the problem of an unfamiliar god wanting to devour other gods is naturally solved."

"Because there is desire and power, there is no need for any scruples, no need for any reasons or circumstances."

Quan Ji felt a pang of anxiety upon hearing the Moon Goddess's words.

She was well aware of how terrifying the power wielded by the gods was. If every god were like that unfamiliar god, what would this world become?

So ultimately, it all boils down to a very simple principle—whoever has the bigger fist changes the world.

Quan Ji pursed her lips and sighed, "Gods possess extraordinary power, so why..."

Kwon Ji didn't know how to start the conversation.

But the Moon Goddess understood her meaning and smiled, “I understand what Miss is worried about. Gods naturally have their own constraints. Of course, there weren’t any a long time ago. The will of the gods represented the human world. But later, a god balanced this point and used rules and contracts to bind all the gods.”

Quan Ji narrowed her eyes abruptly. "Which deity has restrained the gods?"

It's extraordinary that there could be such a visionary deity in this world.

When the Moon Goddess heard Quan Ji's question, she simply chuckled.

"This matter involves some secrets, and I ask for your forgiveness, Miss, that I cannot explain it. However, I can tell you one thing—the disagreement among the gods back then was inextricably linked to that particular god. As for the rest... you can find the answers at the place Lall pointed out."

Quan Ji was slightly taken aback, but did not continue to speak, instead pondering.

Lal?

The wish-granting god of the Qingquan Empire?

The deity who risked his life to devise a divine secret for her.

The gods she owes.

She remembered that the place Lal had calculated was the Heart Dream Empire.

The Empire of Dreams, the Temple of the Heart, the Divine Master.

Quan Ji pursed her lips, as if everything at the moment was leading her to the Xinmeng Empire.

It seems I need to go there right away.

She replied to Shinmuzuki: "Thank you for your guidance, Shinmuzuki."

Kaminari nodded: "I cannot stay in the mortal world for too long. I will leave the rest to you, young lady. I will always be with you."

After saying that, Shen Wuyue transformed into a beam of light and disappeared from the spot.

When Quan Ji heard the god say "I am with you," she had a strange feeling in her heart.

May the gods be with you; this is a respectful phrase used on the continent of Noah.

It represents a blessing and can be used in any situation.

Although it is unknown when it began, it expresses the most important relationship between humans and gods.

The gods are there to protect all living beings.

Human beings have always been yearning for the help of the gods.

But... why do humans need the help of gods?

If you're powerful enough, you don't need it at all.

Although it's somewhat disrespectful to say this, ever since Princess Quan suffered a blow in the illusion on the last level of the Ascending the King's Ladder, she has been thinking about it.

Why do humans need to rely on gods?

While deities can certainly provide better protection for people, they also... limit the limits of human potential.

Is it really a good thing for human development to resort to praying to gods and Buddhas whenever we encounter difficulties?

The seed of doubt in Quan Ji's heart, which went against the grain of the entire Noah continent, began to take root and sprout.

Until the little god of fortune rode the nine-colored deer to Quan Ji: "Sister... Jia Jia is tired too, Jia Jia needs to rest, bye-bye."

Quan Ji then came to her senses, nodded, and dismissed the gods.

"Gods, rest now."

All the guardian deities of the Holy Glory Empire obeyed the order and disappeared from the spot.

Princess Quan turned her gaze to the people on the ground.

The people looked at her with the same reverence they felt for a deity.

But she is not a god; she is just a human being.

She exhaled, deciding she couldn't think about these things anymore; she would deal with everything when they arrived at the Heart Dream Empire!

Princess Quan landed slowly on the altar, attracting the attention of everyone.

She raised Brahma high in her hand and shouted:

"Citizens of the Holy Glory Empire, from this day forward, our Holy Glory Empire has officially advanced to a Level Four Empire! Tonight... the whole nation celebrates!"

"However... don't let your guard down too much!"