Arriving at the Dragon God Palace, Athena's injuries had almost fully recovered.
After settling Yun Fan, she asked him, "Do you think our Dragon God Palace also researches the bizarre and forbidden?"
Yun Fan was speechless. Were you from the Dragon God Palace or was I? If you don't know, how can I?
However, he still said to Athena, "I don't know! But researching the bizarre is playing with fire! You must already know that!"
Thinking of this, Athena's expression instantly changed. She had personally witnessed what happened at the True Martial Divine Palace, and she still hadn't come to terms with it.
Therefore, she said to Yun Fan, "Then I must go ask the Dragon God! If we are indeed researching the bizarre, I will definitely persuade him to give it up!"
Yun Fan then said, "This is a cruel and inhumane matter. If not for the three gods in the Anti-God Alliance who still had some conscience, even if the True Martial Divine Palace quelled this turmoil, the losses would have been heavy!"
"I understand!"
Athena said, "But the Dragon God would absolutely not do such a thing. After all, I know the Dragon God too well!"
"That's not necessarily true!"
Yun Fan wanted to remind her to be careful, but in the end, he gave up.
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Afterward, Athena went to where the Master of the Dragon God Palace was in seclusion.
Here resided a renowned great god of the Divine Realm, the Dragon God. Although Yun Fan had never met him, their fates had long been intertwined by his actions.
For example, he had reached an agreement with the Fifth Ancestor to deal with Yun Fan. Little did he expect that Yun Fan had already come from the mortal realm to the Divine Realm.
"Athena, why are you here?" the Dragon God asked. He knew Athena wouldn't normally disturb him, and he had entrusted the Dragon God Palace to her management with great confidence.
At this moment, Athena said, "Dragon God, I went to the True Martial Divine Palace!"
"What were you doing there?" the Dragon God asked Athena, puzzled.
Then, Athena told him everything, of course, concealing all matters concerning Yun Fan.
Upon hearing this, the Dragon God's expression instantly changed.
"This True Martial Divine Palace is truly audacious to dare to research the bizarre behind the Emperor's back!"
The Dragon God then said, "When I have the chance, I will definitely report them to the Emperor!"
At this time, Athena did not leave. She knew that the True Martial Divine Palace and the Dragon God Palace were not only on equal footing but also had an equal relationship.
Therefore, even if the Dragon God knew, he couldn't do anything to the True Martial Divine Palace, as the evidence had long been erased.
The reason she told the Dragon God was merely to remind him.
"Why haven't you left yet?" the Dragon God looked at Athena, puzzled. Did Athena have something else?
Athena immediately said, "Dragon God, actually, I have another question?"
"What question?"
Athena nervously asked, "Dragon God, do we in the Dragon God Palace have similar research?"
As soon as she said this, the Dragon God became furious. "Athena, do you think I am that kind of person? How dare you question me?"
Athena quickly explained, "Dragon God, you misunderstand. I just wanted to tell the Dragon God that you absolutely must not research it. Researching the bizarre is inviting disaster!"
"Hmph!"
The Dragon God snorted coldly and said to Athena, "Don't worry! Just do your job well and never relax your vigilance against the Demon Ancestor!"
"Yes!"
Only after confirming that the Dragon God was not researching did Athena confidently withdraw.
Unexpectedly, shortly after Athena withdrew, a figure appeared before the Dragon God.
It was none other than the Fifth Ancestor.
"This Athena is becoming more and more disrespectful!"
The Dragon God was very angry. If it weren't for his promotion, could Athena have reached this position?
Of course, Athena handled everything perfectly on a daily basis, far exceeding his expectations. However, this time she had touched his bottom line, which was why the Dragon God was so angry.
The Fifth Ancestor then said, "It seems she has discovered something. Dragon God, you cannot let her live!"
The Dragon God listened and said speechlessly, "If I kill her, will I still have anyone usable among my subordinates?"
His most powerful asset was Athena. It was precisely because of Athena's emergence that the Dragon God Palace could gain an edge over the True Martial Divine Palace.
If Athena were killed, his other gods would be utterly useless.
At this moment, the Fifth Ancestor said, "Dragon God, you misunderstand my meaning. I mean, let her become someone you can truly control!"
"What do you mean?" the Dragon God asked, confused.
The Fifth Ancestor then said, "Our plan is a secret one, and no one else knows about it. Let me be frank with you. I hope you will use the Heart of the Bizarre on her. This way, not only will her strength increase, but she will be on par with me. Furthermore, her original consciousness will be erased, making her someone you can firmly control!"
Hearing this, the Dragon God was somewhat moved. The True Martial Divine Palace was using the gods of the Anti-God Alliance as experiments.
His own experiment was even more terrifying. He had made a deal with the Fifth Ancestor with the goal of cultivating a slave whose strength would be comparable to his, but who would only obey him.
This way, he could not only take down the True Martial Divine Palace but also have the Emperor hand over all power to him.
He did not want to be a subordinate of the Emperor.
What he wanted was to be on equal footing with the Emperor. Although he was no match for the Emperor, once he truly cultivated a slave whose strength was not inferior to his, he would have the qualifications to challenge the Emperor.
Of course, before that, he had to kill the True Martial God.
He and the True Martial God were beings used by the Emperor to maintain a balance.
At this moment, the Dragon God said, "Is it too high a price to use Athena, my foremost war god?"
If the plan failed, wouldn't he lose such a capable subordinate?
After all, Athena's strength was not weak. If she continued to grow, she might also help him achieve his plan, but he could not achieve absolute control.
Although Athena obeyed him, her self-awareness was very strong. He could only give orders and not do anything else.
The Fifth Ancestor then said, "No, she has the most potential and will yield the quickest results. Other selected individuals will not suffice. As for failure? That is impossible. Since we have reached an agreement, I will help you succeed. Any accidents or failures will be my responsibility!"
Undeniably, the Fifth Ancestor's plan moved the Dragon God. There would be no accidents, and the results would be very rapid.
In order to be on equal footing with the Emperor, he had gone to great lengths.
At this moment, he said to the Fifth Ancestor, "If you can truly guarantee success, then I will do as you say!"
"No problem!"
The Fifth Ancestor said, "Dragon God, remember your promise to me!"
"Don't worry! I am also a god who keeps his promises!"
Meanwhile, Athena was unaware that she had been schemed against by these two old foxes.
Yun Fan entered seclusion for several days. He had absorbed the power of two gods, so this period of seclusion took almost several days.
Fortunately, he had already digested all the power. He had expected to make a breakthrough, perhaps a sudden breakthrough to the mid-stage.
However, reality was often cruel.
He did not break through to the mid-stage at all, because the power required for a mid-stage breakthrough was too great. It was definitely not something that could be solved by the power of one or two early-stage gods.
At this moment, Yun Fan prepared to find Athena, but when he came out, he discovered that Athena was gone.
He asked one of Athena's maids, "Where did Athena go?"
Athena's maid saw that it was Yun Fan and immediately replied, "A few days ago, the War God was called by the Dragon God to research cultivation techniques! She hasn't come out yet!"
Athena's maid knew that Yun Fan's identity was extraordinary, and he had some unspoken relationship with Athena.
Therefore, she answered him without reservation. Su Dan Novel Network.
Yun Fan listened and said, "I understand. I'll wait here then!"
"Yes!"
At this moment, within the forbidden area of the Dragon God Palace, Athena was imprisoned by the Dragon God.
"Dragon God, why are you doing this?"
Athena was full of confusion and anger. That day, the Dragon God had asked her to come and research cultivation techniques, but she was unexpectedly imprisoned by the Dragon God.
For the past few days, the Dragon God had done nothing else but keep her imprisoned. She didn't know what the Dragon God's purpose was.
The Dragon God then asked, "Athena, you've been with me for almost ten thousand years! I've always treated you like my own daughter!"
"I know!" Athena said, "I also consider you a father!"
"Since you have this sentiment, can you help me with something?"
"I will do anything!" Athena said directly. Although she had her own thoughts, she was beyond reproach in terms of loyalty.
The Dragon God nodded. "Very good. Fuse this. I can make you stand higher, go further, and even be on par with me immediately!"
With that, he opened the Heart of the Bizarre.
Instantly, Athena's expression changed. Although she didn't know it was the Heart of the Bizarre, she could feel its terrifying bizarre power.
She never expected that the Dragon God was also conducting this experiment, and the subject was herself, which was beyond her expectations.
"Dragon God, why are you also researching the bizarre?" Athena was very confused. As expected, the thing she worried about had happened.
"You don't need to worry about that. You just need to obediently help me with this!" The Dragon God said to her, "Believe me, I will not harm you!"
However, Athena refused, "Dragon God, I beg your pardon, but I am unable to do so!"
Having witnessed the terror of the bizarre, Athena would naturally no longer obey the Dragon God's secrets.
The Dragon God said indifferently, "Athena, you have no choice!"
Athena then said, "Dragon God, I would rather die than agree to your condition!"
"It seems you intend to refuse?" the Dragon God questioned coldly.
"That's right!" Athena answered directly.
"You disappoint me so much! You kept talking about loyalty to me, but when I need you, you directly refuse!" The Dragon God roared, "You are not loyal to me at all!"
Athena firmly replied, "Being loyal to you does not mean I have to give you my life. Although you promoted me, this is not enough to entrust my life to!"
She spoke her mind, but it also angered the Dragon God.
The Dragon God roared, "I told you, you have no choice!"
At this moment, the Fifth Ancestor appeared.
Athena's expression changed again. She didn't expect that the Dragon God was not only researching the bizarre but had also made a deal with the bizarre.
The severity of this was even greater than that of the True Martial God.
"Dragon God, aren't you afraid of offending the Emperor by doing this?" Athena said angrily.
The Dragon God chuckled disdainfully. "Don't worry, he won't know!"
With that, he said to the Fifth Ancestor, "Fuse the Heart of the Bizarre into her body. I want to create the strongest slave!"
"Alright!"
The next moment, the Fifth Ancestor attacked and fused the bizarre into Athena's mind.
Instantly, Athena let out a painful roar. She felt her consciousness gradually blurring and being infected.
The Fifth Ancestor said, "Dragon God, soon you will witness a miracle! Feel her strength!"
At this time, the Dragon God released his divine sense and felt Athena's strength rapidly increasing, almost reaching his own level.
The Dragon God smiled triumphantly. "Very good. With this strongest slave, I can be on equal footing with the Emperor!"
At this moment, he was immersed in joy.
At this time, the Fifth Ancestor said, "Release her! From now on, she will only obey your commands!"
"Hmm!"
The Dragon God released the divine inscriptions, and instantly, Athena, completely eroded by the bizarre, was freed.
Before the Dragon God could react, the Fifth Ancestor suddenly said, "Kill him!"
"What?"
As soon as the Dragon God uttered his question, he saw Athena, as if hearing the Fifth Ancestor's command, directly attack the Dragon God.