Plaidana was still too young to seek cooperation with Heli.
She had no idea that Heli survived in the divine realm purely on three things: bullying the weak, betraying teammates, and backstabbing.
Plaidana thought Heli was the former Xia Peishu,
But,
Alas,
Heli was not a native,
And possessed no dignity of a high-ranking god.
As the ancient saying goes, when Heaven is about to bestow a great responsibility upon a person, it first tests their resolve, strains their sinews, strains their sinews, strains their sinews, strains their sinews...
The tribulations they were experiencing today would eventually become stepping stones for the next era.
However, by then, Heli would have likely "ascended."
He had previously considered acting, faking his death at Susan's hands to allow Susan to obtain Horus's divinity.
But now, not only were there two gods in Tokyo, but also Plaidana.
A ready-made god had arrived.
For a moment,
Heli felt a surge of excitement. The happiness came too suddenly, and he didn't know what to do. Looking at the serious and earnest Plaidana, Heli struggled to control his expression, trying his best to appear solemn and majestic, lest he accidentally laugh and ruin everything.
Plaidana looked at the majestic Heli and, after a moment's thought, said, "Areswa's ability is very peculiar. His ability is 'acknowledgment.'"
Heli asked in confusion, "Acknowledge what?"
"Not acknowledge anything, his ability is simply 'acknowledgment.' As long as he is within the range of his divine power and acknowledges the existence of a creature, that creature will exist, thus giving birth to monsters inferior to him," Plaidana explained.
Heli didn't quite understand. What was this about? Acknowledging existence makes it exist? If he didn't acknowledge my existence, would I cease to exist?
"What if he doesn't acknowledge a creature's existence within his divine power?" Heli asked.
Plaidana replied, "Then it wouldn't exist. That's why, because my divine power is inferior to his, I am no match for him. If he didn't have this ability, even with my inferior divine power, I could still fight."
Heli's heart leaped. He thought of himself.
Without He Jun, he was likely no match for Areswa. If Areswa didn't acknowledge his existence, would he cease to exist?
Plaidana, unaware of Heli's inner thoughts, continued, "Although his ability won't affect you, to resolve this quickly, I'll tell you how to kill Areswa."
Heli glanced at Plaidana, remaining silent. His current persona was the arrogant Xia Peishu; how could he possibly want to know how to defeat a lower-ranking god? Thus, he appeared somewhat disdainful, but he didn't outright refuse, because he wanted to know.
Damn actor.
Plaidana observed Heli's attitude and said nothing. It was common knowledge that Xia Peishu's arrogance was all-encompassing. Showing disdain was normal.
However, his temper seemed to have changed, becoming much better.
Perhaps the defeat 4,000 years ago had caused a transformation?
Plaidana mused to herself, then spoke, "To kill Areswa quickly, you must directly destroy his divinity. Otherwise, he will continuously create monsters and disrupt your rhythm."
Heli frowned slightly and said, "Destroy his divinity? If I destroy his divinity, what will I gain?"
Heli slowly stood up, his eyes narrowed, looking at Plaidana, and said coldly, "Use your divinity to compensate me?"
"No, no," Plaidana quickly replied, meeting Heli's gaze. "His divinity cannot be destroyed. Because of his ability, he always firmly acknowledges his own existence. Therefore, as long as humanity and bestiality exist, his divinity will transfer to them, and you will still be able to obtain Areswa's divinity."
"Plaidana, are you playing me?"
Heli frowned and said sternly, "A god's humanity and bestiality are within themselves. Even if I kill his divinity, won't he then regain divinity?"
Facing Heli, who could attack at any moment, Plaidana felt a pang of panic but maintained her composure, preserving what she believed to be a god's dignity.
"No, our humanity and bestiality are within ourselves. But Areswa is different. His humanity and bestiality have been separated by his ability, transforming into his divine envoys – entities that both exist and do not exist.
As long as Areswa dies, one of his two divine envoys will become his divinity."
"Entities that both exist and do not exist?"
Heli pondered for a moment, thinking of the mobile phone demons and the demon who constantly called him. Xiao Yue had said they were "both existing and non-existing," so much so that even Xiao Yue's mental power couldn't locate them.
Heli slowly sat down. After a moment of contemplation, he nodded and said, "Then let's proceed with your plan. I don't care how many divinities you've obtained in this era or how you're accumulating them for the next. At the end of the God War, I want your divinity."
Heli stated it plainly: I don't care what schemes you have or how many gods you've killed. You are destined to die. Your divinity is mine. Whether you want to advance to a middle-ranking or high-ranking god, the final god of this era can only be me.
Plaidana smiled and nodded, "I promise you. I'm not like Nefertiti, a woman who can't see clearly. I understand my position. How can a lower-ranking god kill a high-ranking god?"
"I only want the accumulation of this era. This era, whether you or Sersosjan emerge victorious, it's none of my concern.
In the next era, I want to advance to a middle-ranking god."
Heli got up and left, heading to the second-floor deck.
As expected, the partygoers had vanished. Ahead lay Tokyo Port. From a distance, he could see a large cargo ship illuminated by lights. On the ship was a huge container.
Heli narrowed his eyes. That large container held the "God-Slaying Nuclear Bomb."
"You agreed to her?" Xiao Yue's voice sounded.
Heli nodded, "Yes. If you use others, you must be prepared to be used by them. I'll kill her at the end of the God War, but I can't wait that long."
Xiao Yue smiled slightly, "Isn't it for the key in her hand that can awaken Sersosjan?"
Heli glanced back at Plaidana, who was leaning by the window in the ship's dining room, her posture alluring and charming. He smiled, "Divinity, the key, I want them both!"
Xiao Yue also followed Heli's gaze and smiled, "This goddess is very beautiful, probably more beautiful than any woman you've met. Don't you have any thoughts?"
"If you have thoughts, you can ask Yan Ping to help you handle it."
Heli rolled his eyes at Xiao Yue, "There are plenty of beautiful women. Can I conquer every one I meet?"
"Stop the nonsense. Cover me with your telekinesis, and let's go to Tokyo."
Heli looked down at the sea below, his eyes filled with disgust, and a hint of imperceptible fear flickered within them. He took a deep breath and jumped off the ship.
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