My world is very different from yours, I feel. Godhood is something that can be attained by almost anyone, within reason. Though hard work or heroic actions and great sacrifice.

But... [Xie Lian paused for a moment before he sighed.]... my opinions are my own. [And how his world worked and how he wished it would work were two different things. But he wouldn't say a bad word against his fellow Heavenly Officials.

He glanced to the side, one dark brow rising.]

Then where does your power come from, if not from your worshipers?

[Xie Lian avoided the 'defeated man' comment. He had been knocked down many times, and had always struggled back to his feet. Power was not something he sought or desired, so carrying on that line of conversation seemed pointless to him.]