Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

Feeling slightly flustered under Daniel's gaze, the 5-Element God King quickly composed himself and replied:

"Yes, everything has been handled."

He then began explaining his decisions, from sparing the human and beast clan god kings to his rationale behind each choice and the arrangements for the Giant Mountain God Realm.

The 5-Element God King explained his plans in detail, covering all aspects with precision.

Daniel listened casually, quickly recognizing the sound logic behind each arrangement.

Indeed, while the 5-Element God King sometimes appeared a bit naive—such as feigning wealth by giving Daniel tens of millions of divine stones despite his realm being on the brink of depletion—he displayed remarkable talent in certain areas.

For instance, his strategies for dealing with the other god realms' god kings were thorough, addressing potential outcomes and ensuring minimal future problems.

Daniel nodded in approval but refrained from commenting.

Then, the 5-Element God King added, "Daniel, it's a pity you didn't make a public appearance. Now, everyone believes it was solely me who defeated the beast clan army and injured those god kings."

"How about I use the magic arrays to broadcast your deeds across all of 5-Element City? Or, better yet, we rename all the cities to 'Crossbridge City' in your honor!"

Hearing this, Daniel's face darkened.

Why did this guy always find ways to show his naivety?

"There's no need for that," Daniel replied curtly. "Keep things as they are. I don't like being in the spotlight."

Daniel genuinely disliked unnecessary attention, which was why he had avoided making a public appearance earlier. Experience more content on empire

If the 5-Element God King enjoyed basking in glory, Daniel was content to let him have it.

"Well… if you insist," the 5-Element God King relented before perking up again. "Oh, and Daniel, I specifically requested the beast clan to send the Nine-Tailed Fox God King to you as a gift."

"That fox… Ink Sea has seen her before. Her elegance, her beauty—they're unmatched! Isn't that right, Ink Sea?"

The 5-Element God King turned toward the Ink Sea God King for support, but the latter subtly distanced himself.

Even a fool could see Daniel's expression was growing colder by the second.

Ink Sea God King quietly slipped to the side, signaling his non-involvement.

"If you like her so much, you can keep her," Daniel said dryly. "You're not married yet, are you? Why not take this chance and wed her yourself?"

The Ink Sea God King chimed in playfully, "That's an excellent idea! The 5-Element Temple does lack a mistress."

Even the Greenwood Realm's Grand Elder joined in, laughing, "I agree—5-Element God King, it's time for you to settle down."

Amid the teasing, Daniel interrupted, "Enough. Go handle your responsibilities. The war may be over, but there's still plenty to do in the 5-Element City."

"Yes, Daniel," the 5-Element God King replied, bowing before hurriedly leaving.

Daniel was right. The war's conclusion left a myriad of issues to address.

For instance, during the conflict, the 5-Element God King had relocated all citizens into the fortified cities near the temple.

Now, vast portions of the 5-Element God Realm lay empty, with abandoned cities and infrastructure in pristine condition but devoid of life.

Clearly, this situation required careful planning.

One of his top priorities was drafting strategies to repopulate these regions, possibly by absorbing people from other god realms.

In the dungeon of the 5-Element Temple, three beast clan god kings were temporarily detained.

Although they had pledged lifelong service to the 5-Element Temple, their utility had yet to be determined.

Moreover, the hatred harbored by the temple's residents toward these beast clan members remained palpable.

The 5-Element God King also had lingering doubts about their loyalty.

With so many pressing matters to address, he decided it was safer to confine them for the time being.

The beast clan god kings, meanwhile, focused on healing their severe injuries.

The Fox God King, in particular, faced a precarious situation.

Having already lost one tail in battle, she risked a decline in her cultivation level if she didn't recover soon.

The Serpent God King sighed heavily. "I failed you all. I failed our entire army…"

Memories of the disastrous campaign replayed in his mind, filling him with regret.

If only they hadn't invaded the 5-Element God Realm, none of this would have happened.

"Regret is pointless now," the Fox God King said, her eyes opening. "Instead, we should focus on what to do next."

Her calm pragmatism brought the other two god kings into contemplation.

"Do you have a plan, Fox God King?" one of them asked.

"Me? A prisoner like me? I don't have many options," she replied with a bitter smile. "But if I ever gain my freedom, my first act will be to relocate my entire clan to the 5-Element God Realm."

Her declaration stunned the others, especially the Serpent God King.

"Do you realize what you're saying?" he asked, incredulous.

"Of course I do," she replied. "Do you understand the position of the fox clan within the beast clan hierarchy?"

Silence followed.

Both god kings knew the answer.

In the beast clan's survival-of-the-fittest culture, the fox clan was perpetually bullied.

Even as a Nine-Tailed Fox and a god king, the Fox God King couldn't change this reality.

So why should she keep her clan in such an environment?

Relocating to the 5-Element God Realm offered safety and stability.

Her clan would no longer live under constant threat.

Her words left the others deep in thought.

The Serpent God King, however, sighed. "My clan wouldn't accept this. Our beliefs are too entrenched in strength and dominance."

The other god king nodded in agreement. Their circumstances were far different from the Fox God King's, making such a decision impossible.

Observing this exchange, Daniel smirked in amusement.

"This Fox God King is an interesting one," he thought.

Her pragmatic perspective, born of her clan's struggles, marked her as someone exceptional.

"Fascinating," he muttered.

Just then, the 5-Element God King entered the room in a hurry.