Chapter 59: The Disposable Divine Willow Lady

“Speak,” Zhang Kai said calmly, gazing at Lady Liu.

Lady Liu smiled, “Darling, I want you to swear to the heavens that you won’t drive me away on any charge.”

Zhang Kai raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “Are you really that cautious?”

Lady Liu replied, “I must be. After all, humans are notorious for their cunning. Once I lose my value, what if you abandon me? I have to guard against that.”

Zhang Kai was helpless.

This woman truly has no confidence in herself.

With your vast knowledge, you’re still incredibly useful to me—how could I bear to drive you away?

“Fine. I swear to the heavens, I won’t drive you away. But you must promise not to cross my bottom line,” Zhang Kai said seriously.

Lady Liu smiled, “That’s settled. Now we can have a proper conversation.”

Zhang Kai asked, “Along the way, did you notice everything and say nothing to me?”

Lady Liu responded, “Some things, yes. For example, that old man—there’s a god trapped inside his body. He’s likely one of those who chose to become mortal. Judging by the aura, it’s an evil god.”

“You don’t know which evil god it is?” Zhang Kai pressed.

Lady Liu said, “There used to be countless gods, both above and below. Anyone could be given a divine title for any reason; how could I know them all? But this evil god must be significant, probably worshipped for over a thousand years in some region. Judging by their methods, their ambitions are not small, and they’re likely a threat to humanity.”

Zhang Kai fell silent.

This is the aftermath brought by the deification.

Pausing the deification process was indeed the right choice.

Otherwise, with evil gods roaming everywhere, how could people live in peace?

Or, before I bestow godhood, I must first place restrictions on these old gods—prevent them from running amok. That would make things much easier.

As the thought arose, countless messy ideas surfaced.

Soon, a bold plan formed in Zhang Kai’s mind.

But to accomplish it, he wasn’t sure whether the divine position of a mountain range’s chief deity would suffice.

He also needed a candidate to confer the title upon.

Thinking this, Zhang Kai looked at Lady Liu.

“Why are you looking at me? I’m telling the truth—there are so many gods, Buddhas, demons, and monsters in this world, it’s impossible to know them all,” Lady Liu protested.

Zhang Kai said, “I’m not doubting you. I actually have a benefit for you, but I’m hesitant—I’m not sure if I can trust you.”

“I’m trustworthy, the most trustworthy! If you don’t believe me, I can swear to the heavens too. If I lie, may my roots rot,” Lady Liu hurriedly assured him, her face sincere.

Zhang Kai laughed, “Alright, I believe you. Lady Liu, receive your title.”

With those last words, Zhang Kai’s tone grew solemn.

Lady Liu instinctively stood up.

At that moment, Zhang Kai gestured, and the Deification List condensed, radiating divine light.

Lady Liu was stunned, then her eyes widened in shock, “The Deification List—how is this possible? It actually appeared, and in your hands!”

Having said that, Lady Liu looked at Zhang Kai in awe.

She thought she’d found a tree to shelter under.

But this was no mere tree—this was a towering mountain!

I’ve struck it rich!

Lady Liu screamed inwardly.

“Don’t speak, just listen,” Zhang Kai commanded.

Lady Liu quickly shut her mouth, her eyes sparkling as she watched Zhang Kai.

Zhang Kai continued, “Tree demon Lady Liu, for your merit to humanity, I now confer upon you the title of God of Human Realm’s Mountains and Regions. You are granted the authority to plan all deities, Buddhas, demons, monsters, and extraordinary beings within the human world.”

His words fell, but there was no response.

Lady Liu: ???

Zhang Kai’s face darkened, baring his teeth at the Deification List, “I don’t care who you are. Since you gave me this power and let me hold the Deification List, all rules should be mine to decide. If my words don’t count, I’ll return the Deification List right now—let whoever wants it have it; I’m done playing.”

Lady Liu was baffled as she stared at Zhang Kai.

What was happening?

Wasn’t there supposed to be a deification?

No response at all?

And what was he doing—threatening the Deification List?

Can deification even be operated this way?

Just as she was confused, a golden light shot from the Deification List and landed on Lady Liu.

The next moment, a line appeared on the Deification List:

God of Mountains and Regions, Lady Liu.

Lady Liu was completely stunned, only after a long moment did she look at Zhang Kai and exclaim excitedly, “I actually became a god!”

Zhang Kai said, “Enough chatter. How do you feel? And the abilities I bestowed—can you use them?”

Lady Liu replied, “It feels great. But this godhood pertains to my demon soul; my true form is still a tree demon. As expected, the Deification List only accepts souls—I can’t wield the full power of a god through my true form.”

“What about the abilities?” Zhang Kai pressed.

Lady Liu pondered for a moment, then exclaimed, “These abilities are incredible! Darling, not to boast, but you are even more amazing. You can confer such a divine position—you must be heaven’s favored son!”

Zhang Kai was exasperated, “Focus.”

Lady Liu said, “Alright. My ability is to plan the dwelling places of all deities, Buddhas, demons, monsters, and extraordinary beings—divide the regions and prevent them from wandering freely. If any violate the rules and leave their designated area, not only will they be unable to use their full powers, but once they die, they’ll vanish completely.”

Zhang Kai was finally satisfied.

The purpose of conferring this title was exactly this.

No matter what demon or monster, as long as the rules are set, their threat is greatly reduced.

“Good. Use this ability now. Enclose all deities, Buddhas, demons, and monsters in the human world—those who have become mortal, forbidden lands, or self-created heavens—put them all under restriction,” Zhang Kai ordered.

Lady Liu hesitated, “But once I use this ability, my demon soul will be bound by the rules, becoming part of them forever, never able to break free. That’s too great a loss… Wait, this divine position is actually one-time use? Boohoo, darling, you tricked me!”

Suddenly realizing, Lady Liu looked at Zhang Kai with tears in her eyes.

Zhang Kai asked in confusion, “One-time use?”

“Yes, once I map out the regions, my demon soul will be wasted. To progress further, I’d have to abandon my soul and nurture a new one. There’s no benefit—plus, I lose my ten-thousand-year-old soul,” Lady Liu looked at Zhang Kai in grievance, feeling utterly blocked inside.

If I’d known, who would have taken this godhood? Never heard of a disposable god—use once and toss away? Is this how things are done?

Zhang Kai was speechless.

It seemed his threat had worked.

But this… was rather awkward.

“How about this—you split your demon soul, use the divine soul for the rules. As for your loss, I swear to the heavens: as long as I live, I’ll grant you tenfold compensation, guarantee your full recovery, even greater progress,” Zhang Kai looked at Lady Liu sincerely.

Lady Liu: “……”

Why does your expression look so familiar?

And, can I really trust a man’s promise?

“Anyway, I’ve become a god. You can see—I hold the Deification List, bear immense destiny. If you don’t trust me, surely you trust the Deification List?” Zhang Kai continued to persuade.

Lady Liu thought about it—he was right.

The bigger the investment now, the greater the returns in the future.

A man who can confer godhood—

How could ordinary fate compare?

After thinking for a while, Lady Liu gritted her teeth, “Alright, I agree. You promised—not to deceive me, or may my roots rot.”

Zhang Kai’s face darkened.