Starting from Douluo to Capture Goddesses

Hearing Xu Ran's words, the Goddess of Kindness was utterly stunned.

She had pondered whether Xu Ran, being so defiant of the heavens, could find another path to divinity.

As long as the gods controlled the inheritance of godhood and prevented Xu Ran from succeeding to it, he would forever remain a mortal. Unless Xu Ran created a new divine position by himself, but this path was exceedingly difficult. Even if Xu Ran managed to forge a new godhood, that would require a great deal of time. But now, Xu Ran's time was running short.

However, Xu Ran had done many things in the past that had taken the gods of the Divine Realm by surprise. Those actions had defied the norm.

Therefore, the gods no longer dared to guarantee that Xu Ran would be trapped forever at the Titled Douluo level. This was also why they wanted to kill Xu Ran; as long as he died, they would not have to worry about anything anymore.

But, no matter what, she had never imagined that Xu Ran had no desire to become a god.

So what if Xu Ran had the ability to become a god?

The women by his side could not become gods.

Xu Ran wanted to be with them forever.

This sincere love moved the Goddess of Kindness deeply.

To become a god, in this world, who wouldn't want that?

But Xu Ran didn't wish for it!

The Goddess of Kindness gently pursed her lips, her heart stirred. At this moment, all her previous negative prejudices against Xu Ran vanished. A person capable of such thoughts, filled with Righteous Qi, couldn't possibly be a bad person.

"Is what you're saying true? After becoming a god, you would have endless glory, worshiped by thousands, and your strength would soar exponentially. You are already invincible in battle as a Titled Douluo, if you become a god, your strength will not be inferior to that of a Divine King, and may even be stronger." The Goddess of Kindness's beautiful brows furrowed. The reason why the Evil God and others feared Xu Ran was because of his heaven-defying ability to fight across levels. If Xu Ran became a god, even an ordinary one, once his Soul Power transformed into Divine Power, his combat ability would rocket up.

That was also why the gods did not dare to joke about their own status.

They would do anything to kill Xu Ran.

As long as Xu Ran died, no one could challenge their positions anymore.

In this world, everyone struggles for their own interests. If one does not seek benefits for oneself, heaven and earth would obliterate them. Whether it was Xu Ran or the gods, they all sought more benefits.

"That's not what I seek. All these years I've been diligently cultivating, merely to protect the ones I love. If cultivating to become stronger isn't for protection, then what's the point of having invincible power?"

"Your Goddessship, do you think becoming stronger is for protection or for conquest?" Xu Ran said with a light chuckle. Looking at the touched expression of the Goddess of Kindness, he felt somewhat embarrassed.

Although his deception skills were superior, deceiving someone so pure and kind did not seem right, did it?

But how could he resist the temptation to win over the Goddess of Kindness?

If the Goddess of Kindness became his woman as well, he would have nothing to fear in the Divine Realm.

Even if the gods came after him, he would be able to thrash them.

"Naturally, it's for protection." The Goddess of Kindness was somewhat dazed, rendered speechless by Xu Ran's words.

She had always been cultivating, yet had never reflected on the purpose of cultivation.

What was the meaning of cultivation?

Why did they become stronger?

She couldn't find the answer.

But the Evil God and others sought to hinder Xu Ran's rise in strength for their own power within the Divine Realm... everything they did was for their own interests. Whereas Xu Ran grew stronger to protect those around him.

By such a comparison, it was clear who was the better.

"Therefore, I just made the most correct decision for me. If I became a god, I wouldn't be able to protect them." Xu Ran said softly.

The Goddess of Kindness fell silent.

Looking at Xu Ran's figure, she couldn't help but be reflective.

She had heard that Xu Ran was a flirt, with countless women by his side. She had thought Xu Ran was a shameless lecher, but he was willing to go this far for his beloved, which clearly made him a person of utmost sincerity and heart.

Even in the Divine Realm, there weren't many like Xu Ran.

Gods, although powerful, had various flaws just like ordinary people.

"I heard back in the Divine Realm that beauties surround you, and I thought you were a shameless lecher. Turns out, I was wrong," the Goddess of Kindness said, a hint of apology in her eyes.

Just thinking that she had imagined Xu Ran as a lecher without having met him made her feel quite embarrassed.

"Ahem ahem."

Xu Ran gave an awkward little cough.

Shameless and lecherous? Shameless wasn't his style, but lecherous was true.

Apart from those gods not given to such things, which normal man isn't lecherous?

Aren't the Destruction God and the Evil God lecherous? Bullshit, they just weren't capable, unable to handle the Life Goddess and the Goddess of Kindness. As for seeking other goddesses? That didn't serve their interests.

So they could only resort to the lonely amusement of their left and right hands, relying on the company of the "Five Finger Maiden" to solve their problems.

"Actually, all men are lecherous."

Xu Ran whispered.

"Your Highness, after all these years, you still haven't truly become a woman, have you?" Xu Ran gazed straight at the Goddess of Kindness. Observing her perfect body and aura, his thoughts fluttered fancifully.

"Ah?"

The Goddess of Kindness, puzzled, looked at Xu Ran uncomprehendingly.

She was still unaware of the difference between a girl and a woman.

"On the Continent, 'girl' and 'woman' don't mean the same thing. Until you've experienced that one thing, you're still a girl," Xu Ran said, smiling broadly.

"What thing?"

The Goddess of Kindness's curiosity was piqued by Xu Ran.

She hadn't expected Xu Ran to be so knowledgeable.

"It's performing an act of close physical and spiritual union," he said.

"Close?"

The Goddess of Kindness's beautiful eyes settled on Xu Ran as she pondered; after a long moment, her pretty face flushed red, and she looked at Xu Ran with a mix of shyness and vexation.

Although simple and kind, she was not naive.

Seeing the playful expression on Xu Ran's face, the Goddess of Kindness instantly understood what he was implying.

"How can you bring yourself to talk about such things?" the Goddess of Kindness chided, her shyness tinged with indignation. Xu Ran's boldness shocked her. Although curious about such private matters, she had never heard them discussed.

"What's wrong with that?"

"Just because the Evil God is no good at it doesn't mean others aren't. I've just been feeling indignant on behalf of the Goddess for having followed the Evil God for so many years without getting anything from it," Xu Ran said.

"This is between the Evil God and me, you don't need to butt in," the Goddess of Kindness replied, her tone cooling slightly as Xu Ran touched a raw nerve.

Thinking about her relationship with the Evil God—they had the title of lovers, yet they had never done anything that lovers do. Such matters were beyond their trust.

Just as Xu Ran had said, if one never experienced those sensations in life, one couldn't even count as a normal woman.

Guarding her boudoir alone, to whom could she reveal that sour ache?

"I'll be going now, I'll come to see you again in a few days," said the Goddess of Kindness, and with a flash of white, she was gone. The air still carried the faint elegant fragrance that emanated from her.