"Nothing. It's just a little trick for us to further develop our feelings for each other," Zu An smiled. The Heavenly Devil Empress's body was a masterpiece. He felt joy sprouting from his very soul. It was no wonder no being could resist her temptation.

The Heavenly Devil Empress's eyes gleamed dangerously as she suddenly exuded an air of loftiness. "You're trying to make me fall in love with you... That's the Deity of Love and Beauty's ability. How are you related to Love and Beauty?"

Zu An was taken aback. The other party spoke in a tone completely different from that of the earlier Heavenly Devil Empress, as if she were another persona.

The Heavenly Devil Empress was hiding in Tushan Yu's body, but it turns out there's another entity hiding in the Heavenly Devil Empress as well? Is she a Russian doll?! But what kind of entity could have been hiding in the Heavenly Devil Empress without the latter noticing?

He suddenly thought of a possibility that made him shudder.

A divine aura suddenly suffused the surroundings, and the Heavenly Devil Empress looked at Zu An as if he were a mere ant. He was familiar with this pressure. It was the authority exclusive to universal deities!

Which universal deity are they? I don't think I've met them before.

The universal deity was about to speak when they noticed an anomaly.

Zu An was startled. He hurriedly switched into his Heaven Plunderer title lest they see through his thoughts. He was astounded. As far as he knew, no one had ever seen a universal deity's true appearance, let alone interact with them so intimately.

He hadn't intended for this to happen, either. He had been fighting the Heavenly Devil Empress. How was he to know that she would suddenly turn into a universal deity?

He quickly composed himself and carefully said, "Exalted universal deity, I didn't mean to offend you. I hadn't expected you to descend into the Heavenly Devil Empress' body."

The unknown universal deity harrumphed. "The Heavenly Devil Empress is one of my clones."

Zu An was bewildered. He had a feeling that he was doomed. There was no way to talk his way out of this situation. Despite having encountered many dangers in his lifetime, he didn't think any of them could compare with this moment. He thought that he had grown strong enough not to be helpless before others, but he still found himself powerless in the presence of a universal deity.

He was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Even when he misspoke in Mi Li's or Meng's presence, he could still find ways to salvage the situation. But how could he talk his way out of this? His slightest movement would remind the other party of his blasphemy, prompting them to blast him into bits.

But staying still wasn't a solution, either.

Zu An was speechless. I'm doomed.

Feeling the sensations beneath her, the mysterious universal deity sneered with a frown, "You are the most brazen person I have ever seen."

Zu An felt like crying.

I don't want this to happen as well, but I can't control myself... but on that note, I'm surprised that this universal deity is still talking to me. Anyone else in their position would have already blasted me into bits. Could it be...

I'm already doomed anyway. Let me give it a try!

He leaned in and sealed the universal deity's mouth with a kiss.

The explosion of warmth left the Heavenly Devil Empress with widened eyes. It had been countless years since she last met anyone as audacious as this. Despite knowing that she was a universal deity, he still dared to treat her so rudely!

Yet she didn't feel angry in the slightest. Instead, she asked with a frown, "Humble little thing, do you not fear death?"

"I do, but what I am doing now is revering you." Zu An was pulling out everything he had to turn the tide around. He had to hold back against his lovers because their bodies couldn't withstand him, but here, there was no need for him to hold back at all. The other party could withstand any damage in the world.

The Heavenly Devil Empress's eyebrows shot up before laughing. "You have figured out my identity."

"Who else other than the great Deity of Bliss and Desire can exude such charm?" Zu An answered. That would explain why Tushan Yu was working for the Heavenly Devil Empress despite having entered the Bliss and Desire Divine Palace. Considering the nature of Bliss and Desire, he decided to dive right in for a chance at survival.

"You're a smart and dashing lad, and your skills aren't too bad," the Heavenly Devil Empress remarked. "But aren't you worried about offending the other universal deities? There are quite a few ladies among the universal deities."

"I'm speaking the truth. The other universal deities would not bestow such grace upon me." Zu An had figured out that Mi Li and Meng were women through the Eye of Truth, but he couldn't care that much right now. Overcoming this ordeal took priority.

"You have a sweet mouth as well." The Heavenly Devil Empress gently touched his forehead with her slender finger. "But I'm perplexed as to why I'm unable to read your thoughts."

"I have received the grace of the other universal deities." Zu An subtly hinted at his backing, so the Deity of Bliss and Desire would have some reservations when dealing with him.

"I have heard your name. I recall it now. You're Mi Li and Meng's..." The Heavenly Devil Empress burst into laughter. "Those two have always had an antagonistic relationship. I have always wondered why they would pick the same person as their envoy. I can see why now."

You don't know shit. My relationship with them is hardly as normal as you think, Zu An thought, but he dared not refute her at a time like this.

"The book you offered me during the Deity of Death's trial, The Master Player, was to my taste. Later, I heard about your conflict with the Annihilation Progenitor from my followers. You are indeed not bad." The Heavenly Devil Empress laughed. "Your ability to win women's affection must be from the Deity of Love and Beauty then, right?"

Zu An answered her question perfunctorily, though he was astonished to receive confirmation that the Golden Phoenix's ability was from the Deity of Love and Beauty.

The Heavenly Devil Empress wrapped her arm around his neck and said, "I'm getting more and more interested in you. Do you know why I'm the Deity of Bliss and Desire?"

Zu An shook his head, not knowing what she was getting at.

The Heavenly Devil Empress leaned into his ear and whispered, "I am a connoisseur of all bliss and desire myself, just as much as I am someone who fulfills desires to bestow endless bliss."