"A secondary god? You've misunderstood what I meant. Your Majesty the Ming King , what I meant is that we must create this pantheon together. Therefore, our relationship should not be hierarchical."
Upon hearing Zhou Yi's words, Lilith forced a smile. Then, she carefully gazed into Zhou Yi's eyes to ascertain whether what this powerful Sun God had just said was a joke or his true thoughts . However, seeing his serious expression, Lilith was overcome by a bad premonition.
" Your Majesty the Ming King , you must be joking, right?"
"No, that's not what I mean. Lilith , if you want to cooperate with me and establish a pantheon, you must be my asthmatic. I only accept those who can be my asthmatics, not a god who can be my equal."
Zhou Yi nodded and smiled at Lilith . He had made everything clear: Lilith was the one asking him now, not the other way around. The initiative was entirely in her hands.
"You cannot do this, Your Majesty the Ming King . One person cannot create a pantheon of gods. This is not the age of myths; besides me, you cannot even find other gods to join your group."
Lilith suddenly raised her voice, and her entire serpentine body stiffened. This instantly placed her in a commanding position.
"Establishing a pantheon of gods is not a task that a single god can accomplish. You need me, Your Majesty the Ming King . And what I ask for is not excessive; I simply wish to take my rightful place in the pantheon that we will build together through our joint efforts."
Zhou Yi laughed in response to Lilith's request and stood up. The fact that he had only taken two steps caused Lilith to assume a defensive position. At that moment, he waved his hand and said:
"I can't allow anyone else to sleep comfortably next to my couch. Lilith , you need to understand this principle. The pantheon of gods is mine, and naturally, I can't allow myself to share anything that belongs to me with anyone else."
Zhou Yi's current character was clearly more like that of a more oppressive Ming king. Therefore, Lilith was so afraid of his words that she didn't dare oppose him. After witnessing the Ming king's divine power , she had completely lost the courage to confront him. If it weren't for the immense benefits that kept her doing business with Zhou Yi, she might have already fled to the eternal Void Realm like Jehovah .
Ultimately, judging by their current performance, Zhou Yi was already on a completely different level than them. Therefore, there was no possibility of equal communication between them.
"Are you really sure you want to do this? Is there no room for negotiation?"
Lilith was reluctant, extremely reluctant. So much so that she was still pressuring Zhou Yi, hoping to extract even a small concession. But Zhou Yi's stance was firm.
" Lilith , if I am to create a pantheon of gods, then I must be the God of Gods, the King of Kings. So abandon your petty plans. Submit or leave. I will not offer you any more options. This is still a reward for helping me summarize My True Name. Make your choice, Lilith . My time is running out!"
This arrogant attitude infuriated Lilith . Her eyes instantly turned wild, and the scales on her serpentine body suddenly stood on end. At the same moment, the Red Sea in which they were located began to churn, and the rolling waves dragged this world , composed solely of ocean, into almost endless tremors.
This earth- shattering power caused Selina , a vampire who was the equal of a mortal human, to instantly widen her eyes . She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Faced with this power, she had no choice but to hide tightly behind Zhou Yi. Only by being close to him could she find some peace and refuge amidst this terrifying upheaval .
And as Selina instinctively felt , as long as she was by Zhou Yi's side, no matter what kind of turmoil occurred in this world , she would not be affected or harmed in the slightest.
The place where it stood had almost become a sacred shrine , protecting them from all outside influences.
The unrest in the Red Sea passed quickly. Soon Lilith calmed her anger and regained her composure. As a goddess, millennia of experience told her that her actions had gone beyond the limits of what the Ming King could tolerate. If she crossed that line, the thundering wrath of the Ming King might await her.
Having witnessed the destructive power of the Ming King, the woman did not want to get involved in such trouble in the slightest.
"Have you thought this through carefully?" Zhou Yi asked, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the Red Sea, which had regained its calm and peaceful appearance .
Lilith looked at him intently, finally restraining her harsh, wild gaze after a long time. She glided forward, twisting her body to create a thin distance between them. At the same time, her voice took on a majestic quality.
"I may be your obedient god, but you must grant me one request!"
"Speak, I'm listening carefully!"
"I want to be second only to you. That is, besides you, I must be the most influential being in the future pantheon of gods. This is the highest condition I can accept; otherwise, even if I choose to leave, I will not be your subordinate god!"
"So, what do you mean?"
" I wish to be your divine consort !" Lilith's voice took on a majestic and undeniable tone; even her expression and eyes were filled with self-assurance and invincible arrogance. "Just as Hera was devoted to Zeus , Frigga to Odin , Isis to Osiris . I, Lilith , Queen of the Red Sea , Daughter of the Earth, Ruler of Life , Goddess of Night, am absolutely qualified and powerful enough to be a being no less than them. You wish to be the God-King , fine. But I must be your divine consort , and only I can sit on that throne and share in your supreme glory!"
" I am one of the most beautiful goddesses to have ever appeared on this Earth . And I am also one of the most powerful goddesses to have ever appeared on this Earth . Of all your options, only I can be worthy of you, and only I can help you establish this pantheon. As long as you accept my request, this Hell will belong to both of us, my countless subjects in the darkness will be at your command, and even I may belong to you!"
"I want that position. That position that belongs only to me!"
Lilith's terms were very attractive. But even more attractive was herself. As she said, she truly was the most beautiful goddess. So beautiful that anyone could lose their mind.
Even a god like Zhou Yi felt a sudden stir in his heart. She was so beautiful; her beauty surpassed even his divine power . So when she said she could belong to him, Zhou Yi truly felt an indescribable urge.
She truly wanted to accept it, but a sudden , violent tremor occurred deep within her soul. Another voice continued to echo in the depths of her mind, preventing her from voicing her intentions. It was as if her body did not belong solely to her; she could not make any decisions on her own.
Confusion and discord welled up in Zhou Yi's heart; he felt as if his soul was being torn in two. He suddenly bowed his head, a pained expression in his eyes.
"What's wrong with you?" Lilith pressed on, seeing Zhou Yi's abnormal state. She wanted to step forward, but Selina inexplicably gathered her courage at that moment. She quickly stepped forward, protecting the suffering Zhou Yi and blocking Lilith's path.
Lilith's face instantly froze when she was interrupted by a mortal .
This was a grave insult, enough reason for him to punish Selina . But he couldn't, because Zhou Yi had suddenly come to his senses and reached out his hand to block his next move.
"I'm fine! Selina , move aside. It's not right for you to be here!" Zhou Yi, defending Selina with words that were both scolding and actually protective, looked at Lilith, who was staring at him with seductive eyes , and gave her the answer she wanted.
"Yes, I can accept you as my divine consort . But that must be after our pantheon of gods is established!"
Lilith was pleased with this answer . She nodded, and a captivating charm appeared in her majestic and sharp expression.
"Very good, very good. Your Majesty , there is absolutely no problem with that. As long as you and I are here, establishing a pantheon of gods, a divine kingdom that belongs only to us, will be an easy task. Believe me, it won't take long."
As she spoke, she slid her snake-like body closer to Zhou Yi. And with utmost naturalness, she wrapped her arm around his and pressed her flawless body against his. Even in doing so, her face held both charm and majesty, making her appear both captivating and sacred. This made people uneasy, leaving them unable to control the romantic thoughts in their hearts.
However, although his gestures were quite suggestive, his words never touched upon such matters. Standing before Zhou Yi, pointing to the Red Sea beneath their feet , he said solemnly:
" As your future divine consort , Your Majesty , I present to you my first gift. This is the cornerstone of our future divine kingdom, and these will also be your and my most faithful servants!"
As he spoke, he swung his arm towards his feet. And with this movement, countless shimmering lights emanated from his hand, one after another, piercing down towards the Red Sea below .
Zhou Yi clearly saw the points of light . They were the souls of angels whose bodies had been destroyed in the war with Jehovah and subsequently swallowed by Lilith . Lilith had freed them from their bodies and placed them in the Red Sea, which symbolized life .
Zhou Yi already had an idea of what would happen next. However, despite being prepared, he was still shocked. Selina and Anvina, on the other hand, felt as if a miracle had happened right before their eyes.
Countless points of light mingled with the Red Sea , then immediately enveloped in sticky red blood. The points of light and the blood, guided by an incomprehensible, mysterious force, slowly transformed into human forms. Then, very rapidly, these forms solidified and became increasingly lifelike. They became so lifelike that, after the blood was drawn from their bodies, they looked just like the Zhenren (Immortal) .
Their only difference from ordinary people was their extraordinarily beautiful and elegant appearance; they also had a pair of enormous wings on their backs. These were jet-black wings, like those of ravens at night; mysterious beings that could only exist in darkness. And this was a symbol of the identity that Lilith had bestowed upon them.
"They are the Night Demons, Your Majesty . A new life is born in my Red Sea , nourished by pure angelic souls . Give them some time, and they will become your most loyal and trustworthy servants."
Looking at the newborn Night Demons, Lilith proudly introduced them .
Compared to something as insignificant as vampires , the Night Demons were the true eyes of the night. They were powerful, intelligent, and possessed a divine strength. They were the finest cornerstone and best servants of a divine kingdom.
This was a gift to Zhou Yi, and also a gift of the future they shared together.