With these words, many people in the tavern looked towards Fenghuang, their hearts filled with confusion.
"Boss lady, don't we come to this Divine Path precisely to achieve godhood? Why do you say that?"
"Achieve godhood?"
Fenghuang chuckled: "Is there anything so easy in this world? Since ancient times, so many people have ventured into the Divine Path, how many have you seen become gods?"
"This..."
The crowd was instantly speechless. Their goal was to become supreme deities, to then ascend to the Divine Realm and become the supreme rulers.
But as Fenghuang spoke, their hearts tightened. For some reason, her words instilled a sense of caution in them.
"I have been in this Tianlong City for so many years, and I have never seen anyone truly become a god in this Divine Path!" Fenghuang stated directly: "It's possible that the Divine Path is merely a scam, luring everyone to pursue it endlessly, only to be consumed in the end, becoming sacrifices to the Divine Path!"
"Boss lady, how long have you been here?"
Lu Fan asked curiously, "Have you truly never seen anyone become a god? If that's the case, what is the meaning of the Divine Path opening?"
"I have been in the Divine Path for ten thousand years, and in these ten thousand years, I have not seen a single person achieve godhood!"
Fenghuang said with a wry smile: "Legend has it that if someone were to achieve godhood within the Divine Path, the gates of the Divine Path would open, allowing even those of us who haven't become gods to leave. It's a pity that so many years have passed without it ever happening!"
Lu Fan stood frozen, his brow furrowed. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way, catching him off guard.
"That can't be right? Has no one managed to become a deity even after ten thousand years?" Zhao Xiaotian asked doubtfully, "This is not what we know. You're not just saying this to make us stay in Tianlong City, are you!"
"Whether you believe me or not is up to you; it has nothing to do with me!"
Fenghuang smiled slightly: "After all, I'm just a tavern owner. I only wish for someone, anyone, to truly achieve godhood. That way, we can all leave this wretched place!"
"Indeed!"
Lu Fan nodded: "But under normal circumstances, to live for tens of thousands of years, one would have to conceal their destiny. Does lifespan extend infinitely within this Divine Path?"
"That's right!"
Fenghuang nodded: "Although the Divine Path is extremely perilous, one advantage it offers is that it is not bound by lifespan. In other words, as long as you have talent, you can eventually cultivate to the highest realm!"
"There's such a good thing!"
Zhao Xiaotian was slightly surprised. He had never heard of such a thing before and was naturally curious.
"Everything I've said is true. Whether you believe it or not is your concern!"
Fenghuang said frankly, then walked towards the cashier, appearing shrewd and calculating.
"If that's really the case, then what are we doing here in the Divine Path!"
Zhao Xiaotian spoke, feeling a sense of helplessness. Fenghuang's words had completely dampened his enthusiasm.
He had thought that upon entering the Divine Path, he could directly attain godhood. He never imagined that in ten thousand years, no god had appeared. If this were true, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?
"Don't lose heart!"
Lu Fan said: "Even if a god only appears once in tens of thousands of years, we still have a chance to strive for it!"
"We will follow you, sir!"
The many old men clasped their hands in salute: "Sir's strength is immense, and his talent is unparalleled. He will surely have the opportunity to become a god, and perhaps we can benefit from your radiance then!"
"You guys, stop flattering me!"
Lu Fan rolled his eyes and didn't say anything more, feeling somewhat helpless about the situation.
After a while, they left the tavern and headed towards the outskirts of Tianlong City, intending to press forward towards the front of the Divine Path, daring not to delay in the slightest.
They understood clearly that since they had arrived at the Divine Path, they had to keep moving forward to have a chance at survival.
To remain stagnant and live a life of mediocrity was not their aspiration.
Perhaps Fenghuang, having experienced much, had lost hope of becoming a god and ended up as a tavern owner in Tianlong City.
"The Divine Path is long; we must continue our journey!"
Lu Fan stated: "Until we reach the other shore at the end, perhaps we can arrive at the destination of the Divine Path!"
Everyone nodded in agreement, their expressions becoming even more solemn.
However, after only a few steps, several figures suddenly appeared on the main street of Tianlong City. A young man led the group, accompanied by several elders, blocking Lu Fan and his companions.
"What are you trying to do?"
Zhao Xiaotian frowned and questioned them, seeing that these people were clearly approaching with ill intent.
"Please don't misunderstand, we are from the Yaoguang Holy Land!"
An elder said with a smile, "This is our new Holy Lord!"
"And then?"
Lu Fan glanced at them, feeling puzzled. He had no idea why these people had come here.
"We have no other intentions. I see that this young lady is not of the human race, and her strength is low. She will likely face much danger within the Divine Path!" The Yaoguang Holy Lord smiled: "Why not let her travel with me? I can guarantee her safety!"
"Please don't misunderstand, our Holy Lord is merely being kind!"
The elders smiled, speaking with utmost sincerity, not showing the slightest hint of evasion.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan smiled faintly and turned to the Elf Queen: "What do you think?"
"I don't want to go with them!"
The Elf Queen shook her head, quickly grabbing Lu Fan's sleeve, fearing that Lu Fan would abandon her. If that were to happen, she would have no sense of security in the entire Divine Path.
"Did you hear that? He seems unwilling!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly: "So, let's put this matter to rest!"
"Someone our Holy Lord fancies must stay, even if he is unwilling!" The elders said with a smile, "The authority of the Yaoguang Holy Land is not to be violated!"
"Do you old men think you've lived long enough?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, the corners of his mouth curling up, his expression exceptionally cold.
He had been quite displeased with these people from the start, and now they dared to block his path, weren't they seeking their own demise?
"Please don't misunderstand, I am indeed interested in him!"
The Yaoguang Holy Lord smiled: "If you hand him over to me, you will all be unharmed. If not, it may lead to unnecessary trouble!"
"Just for you few?" Zhao Xiaotian said disdainfully, "Aren't you overestimating yourselves?"
"You are mistaken. This is Tianlong City!"
The Yaoguang Holy Lord smiled slightly and stated directly: "We have a senior from the Yaoguang Holy Land in secluded cultivation here, and he entered the Divine Path tens of thousands of years ago!"