CHAPTER 373: CHAPTER 372, MONEY-ADDING MASTER MAKES AN APPEARANCE_1

"We can act together," Delia suggested. "That way, it’s convenient to have someone watch your back."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"Jiang Chen, with your remarkable abilities, how about joining the Alliance?" Delia asked.

"What Alliance?"

"The Ancient Class Alliance. It’s full of experts, all with Super Divine-level Classes, helping each other out. If you need anything, just say the word in the group."

"I’m not an Ancient Class," Jiang Chen stated.

"But you are an expert. Joining the Alliance has many benefits. You haven’t reached the Third-stage yet. When you do, you can evolve new Skills. If you need Jewel Shards, just give a shout in the group."

Jiang Chen’s heart stirred. His sister still needed Jewel Shards! He would need them by then as well.

"What are the conditions?"

"No conditions, as long as you’re an expert. And I’m the group owner. Your strength has earned my recognition. There are even Reincarnations of Gods among us."

"Reincarnations of Gods?"

"Yes, some Ancient Classes are reincarnations of Gods, while others are inheritors of Ancient Occupational Scrolls. But whether they are reincarnations or inheritors, our goal is the same: to become Gods."

Delia continued, "We help each other out. That’s the only way we have a chance to become Gods."

"Aren’t those reincarnations afraid of being hunted?"

"Of course not. They are only reincarnated in the flesh, not with a God’s Seal. Even if they die, they won’t drop anything. Moreover, there are two types of God’s Seals: one is the True God’s Seal, and the other is the God’s Seal."

Jiang Chen asked, "Do all Ancient Classes obtain the True God’s Seal?"

Delia shook her head. "Not necessarily."

"Didn’t the Ancient Gods die? Shouldn’t it be the True God’s Seal that is obtained, then? Isn’t that right?"

Delia explained, "For example, I am currently a [Light Transformation Master]; I’ve only inherited the Ancient Class. There are two possible ways to become a God. The first is to find a lost God’s Seal and merge with it to become a new God. The second is to accumulate infinite merit, allowing the All Gods to forge a God’s Seal, which also grants godly strength."

"Comparatively, I hope for the first kind, because that’s a God’s Seal left behind, containing the original power of the Divine."

"And for [Light Transformation Master], there isn’t just one God; there are actually many."

Jiang Chen understood.

When Gods die, they leave behind their God’s Seals. Some may follow the God in reincarnation, while others disappear into the annals of history.

And the remaining God’s Seals give birth to an Inheritance Volume.

In other words, the so-called Ancient Classes.

When a Hero inherits an Ancient Class, they’re essentially inheriting a God’s Seal legacy. Once they become a Demigod, they have the chance to find lost God’s Seals, granting them the opportunity to become a new God.

For instance, professions such as Assassin, Angel, Warrior, and Priest, among others, don’t just have one God; many Gods can share the same profession.

However, there’s only one True God’s Seal.

It’s also possible the True God hasn’t completely perished.

Jiang Chen nodded. "Okay, I’ll join."

"Angelina should join as well! You’re both strong. Whatever you need, we can help each other out, and that will be your foundation in the Divine Domain later on."

"Have you been to the Divine Domain?"

Delia shook her head. "No, only those who have reached the Ninth-stage can enter the Divine Domain. But it’s even more dangerous there."

Delia looked at Jiang Chen and continued, "As a Swordsman, there has never been a God of Swordsmen in the history of the Continent of All-Gods. So, your path to godhood is much more difficult. It’s said that to become a God, you need to kill one hundred Gods before you can request the All Gods to forge a God’s Seal for you."

Jiang Chen was stunned.

A hundred Gods?

Damn it...

That’s quite a daunting task!

Angelina said with a laugh, "What’s to fear? Jiang Chen is capable of challenging those above his level. Once he becomes a Demigod, he will surely be able to slay Gods."

Delia shook her head. "It’s not as simple as you think. There’s a vast chasm between Demigods and Gods. Although Demigods are called ’gods,’ they don’t possess true divine power. You all simply don’t understand how powerful a God’s Seal is."

Jiang Chen pondered in silence.

Indeed, he didn’t understand the power of Gods.

It was just like the divide between the Tribulation Stage and Immortals. They were only separated by a few Thunder Tribulations, yet one was called a mortal and the other an Immortal. There was an insurmountable gulf between them.

And it was the same for Demigods and Gods.

Delia handed the two a Rune, pulling them into a group chat.

It was something akin to a cellphone. It used a Magical Array, etched with Magic, that enabled them to exchange information and communicate, much like a cellphone.

Delia said, "Everyone in the group is an expert. Our goal is to unite, help each other find lost God’s Seals, and support each other in becoming Gods."

"So, in the group, you don’t have to worry about being targeted. Even if you have an Ancient Class, there’s no need to fear being killed."

Jiang Chen just smiled without speaking.

The ideal is certainly beautiful.

Ancient Classes are tied to God’s Seals, so no need to worry about being killed?

If I don’t covet others’ God’s Seals, does that mean others won’t covet mine?

Can you guarantee everyone thinks like you?

Human nature is the least trustworthy thing.

Those with status and position naturally wouldn’t worry, but what about those without?

Just like Jiang Qiu.

An Insect Master with neither status nor position would definitely be in danger if discovered.

Jiang Qiu made the right choice not to join.

Delia said with a laugh, "I invited three people last time, but they didn’t agree."

"Their refusal was the right choice," Jiang Chen commented.

Melissa frowned. "What do you mean, ’the right choice’? Joining Delia’s team ensures protection. If we encounter danger, one shout in the group, and everyone can support each other."

Delia nodded, agreeing with Melissa’s sentiment.

To help each other and collectively become Gods.

That was also Delia’s aspiration.

Companions should trust each other.

Jiang Chen chuckled. "What if you’re hunted down by someone from within the group?"

"That’s impossible!" Delia insisted. "We are all companions. Such a thing could never happen. We are a single entity."

Jiang Chen scoffed. "Sometimes, these ’companions’ you speak of are very fragile when faced with benefits. In this world, only interests are eternal—that is an unchanging truth."

Delia stared at Jiang Chen. "Are you saying that you would betray your companions for personal gain?"

"I’m not that kind of person."

Delia let out a sigh of relief.

But then, the conversation took a turn.

Jiang Chen said with a smile, "To betray companions for a mere pittance of profit? I couldn’t bring myself to do that."

"You’d have to add more money."

Delia and Melissa were dumbstruck.

What kind of logic was that?

Angelina quickly tried to defuse the situation. "He’s just joking with you."

Melissa pulled Delia aside and whispered, "This guy is dangerous. What if he turns on us? I think we should go our separate ways."

Watching the two walk off, Angelina rolled her eyes. "What nonsense are you two talking about?"

"I did that to make her more cautious," Jiang Chen said. "Naive women are easily deceived, sometimes even to the point of death."

"Are you talking about me?" Angelina asked.

"You’re no longer a naive little girl," Jiang Chen replied.

"Oh, get lost..." Angelina retorted.