Chapter 835: Going By The Order In Which We Met?
While Lin Moyu aspired to become an expert of such heights, Mo Yun and the others were filled with reverence and longing for True Gods, God Kings, and God Sovereigns he described.
Not long ago, God-level had seemed like an unreachable dream.
Now, Lin Moyu had shattered that perception, revealing that God-level was merely the starting point.
Even the Transcendent God realm was insignificant in the greater world—only the first step on the path to true power.
The desire to grow stronger existed in every human heart. No one wanted to remain weak. Everyone dreamed of standing above the world, looking down from the peak.
With anticipation shining in her eyes, Ning Yiyi asked, “Moyu, can we reach that level too?”
Lin Moyu smiled but didn't answer directly.
“The lifespan of Transcendent Gods begins at five hundred years. Every tier advanced adds another hundred years, up to a maximum of two thousand years.”
“True Gods and God Kings live even longer. From what I know, once someone reaches the God Sovereign realm, their lifespan is measured in tens of thousands of years.”
The four girls' attention shifted instantly. Thoughts of strength gave way to thoughts of longevity.
In their understanding, living past a hundred years was already considered a long life.
Even half-step Transcendent Gods could only live a little over two centuries.
Yet now they were hearing of lifespans stretching into the thousands, even tens of thousands of years.
It was beyond anything they had ever imagined.
“Can humans really live that long?” Mu Xianxian asked, her eyes sparkling with disbelief.
No one doubted Lin Moyu's words.
For all living beings, longevity held an irresistible allure.
Even ants struggled to survive. A miserable life was still better than death.
Such sayings all reflected the same instinct—the desire to live.
Lin Moyu continued, “The higher one's realm and the greater one's power, the longer one can live. And it's not just longevity. At a certain level, immortality becomes possible.”
Longevity, no matter how great, still had an end. A hundred thousand years, a million years—eventually death would come.
Immortality was different. Immortality meant no end. To live forever.
With a few simple words, Lin Moyu planted a new goal in their hearts.
Ning Yiyi softly asked, “If we become immortal... does that mean we can stay with you forever?”
Shu Han tapped her lightly on the head, “Silly girl. How could it be that easy?”
Mo Yun nodded, “Easy or not, we still have to try.”
Her gaze was unwavering. Clearly, she had found a new goal.
Seeing this, Lin Moyu knew his purpose had been achieved.
Before discussing the future, he first needed to awaken their desire for it. Once they had a goal, the next step would be far easier.
Taking a sip of tea, he organized his thoughts.
“Right now, several problems stand before us.”
“The first is aptitude. For certain reasons, the people of our world are born with limited potential. Reaching those heights is extraordinarily difficult.”
“Half-step Transcendent God may already be the absolute limit. Advancing any further is practically impossible.”
His words hit them like a bucket of cold water.
Their excitement vanished instantly, replaced by disappointment.
Then Shu Han suddenly recalled something, “Moyu said it's difficult—not impossible.”
Among them, she was always the most perceptive
Lin Moyu had deliberately chosen his words. Rather than stating everything outright, he preferred letting others arrive at the answer themselves.
Conclusions reached on one's own were always easier to accept.
Lin Moyu nodded, “That's right. Difficult, but not impossible.”
“I have a way to solve the problem. Once my strength reaches a certain level, I can alter your fate and fundamentally improve your aptitude.”
“However, that will take time. Hundreds of years, perhaps even thousands.”
Ning Yiyi stared at him, “Moyu... does that mean you have the aptitude to reach those higher realms?”
Lin Moyu was surprised by what she focused on.
Her eyes held only concern and relief.
As long as he could continue advancing and wouldn't be limited by aptitude, nothing else seemed to matter to her.
Warmth stirred within Lin Moyu’s heart.
Some things didn't need to be spoken aloud. A single glance was enough.
“That's why I've thought of another solution.”
As he spoke, Lin Moyu took out the Coffin of Slumber.
The item resembled nothing more than a small rectangular box, barely larger than a palm. Its appearance was completely ordinary.
“I obtained a world core by chance and refined it into the Coffin of Slumber.”
“Time remains completely still inside it. Anyone placed within falls into a deep sleep. No matter how many years pass outside, nothing changes inside.”
The girls stared at the box in astonishment.
Such an unremarkable object possessed such an incredible ability.
As for what a world core actually was, none of them cared.
Lin Moyu then revealed his plan.
He would place them inside the Coffin of Slumber and carry it with him wherever he went.
Once he became strong enough, he would awaken them and defy heaven itself to change their fates.
A person could only enter the Coffin of Slumber once in their lifetime, making it a decision that demanded careful consideration.
Fortunately, there was no need to decide immediately.
Lin Moyu had yet to become world lord, nor had he recovered their true soul imprints from the world core.
Retrieving the true soul imprints wasn't absolutely necessary, but leaving them behind carried risks.
Enemies could use them to track their owners, and certain powerhouses could even cast curses through them.
That was why Lilian had insisted on reclaiming hers.
Lin Moyu needed to recover his own as well.
Now, the girls faced two choices.
The first was to enter the Coffin of Slumber and wait for Lin Moyu to grow stronger.
The second was to remain in this world and live out their natural lives.
If they chose the latter, Lin Moyu would respect their decision.
However, he could not stay with them forever.
At most, he would remain for ten years, perhaps only three to five, before leaving.
The greater world awaited him, and the pursuit of greater power was his path.
Lin Mohan had already entered the greater world, and Lin Moyu intended to follow.
As his closest family, they had relied on each other and grown up side by side since childhood. Few outsiders could comprehend the depth of their bond.
Lin Moyu would continue moving forward.
If the girls chose to stop, he would honor that choice.
Silence fell over the room.
None of them wanted to be separated from him.
Entering the Coffin of Slumber was hardly a sacrifice. With time frozen inside, it would feel no longer than a single night's sleep.
Even if millions of years passed outside, only an instant would pass for them.
In the future, they might remain by Lin Moyu's side forever.
The promise of strength and longevity, or even immortality, was undeniably tempting.
Yet they also had families of their own.
Just as Lin Moyu had precious people he could not easily leave behind, so did they.
It was an agonizing choice.
Among the four, only Mu Xianxian's circumstances were different.
She had no parents and had grown up in the guild.
Though she had sisters-in-arms with whom she shared deep bonds, her desire to stay with Lin Moyu outweighed everything else.
Sometimes, a simple heart carried fewer burdens.
Without hesitation, Mu Xianxian made her decision, "Moyu, I want to stay with you."
The others exchanged glances, their wavering expressions showing they had been moved by her resolve.
Lin Moyu lightly tapped the table, "There's no need to rush. Take your time and think it through."
Then, as if struck by the same realization, all four girls suddenly blushed.
Today was their wedding day.
The hour was late.
Shu Han was the first to spring to her feet, "Husband, you met Yiyi first, so you should be the first to enter the bridal chamber with you."
With an example set, Mo Yun quickly agreed, "That's right. Yiyi should go first."
Mu Xianxian lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers, "Then... I'll be fourth."