Miejue's face turned livid. She would never compromise with Yang Xiao. Moreover, she could worship the God of Hongmeng herself.
Yang Xiao said no more. He walked to the main priest's position at the altar and waved his hand grandly, "Bring up the sacrifices!"
Livestock, martial arts secret books, rare treasures, and other items, including the Dragon-slaying Saber, were brought onto the altar one by one. Seeing the Dragon-slaying Saber as a sacrifice, no one was surprised at all. With divine grace present, what did the Dragon-slaying Saber count for? Their interest in it was not as great anymore. Even if the Dragon-slaying Saber was powerful, it was just an ordinary weapon. The martial arts secret books inside were merely slightly stronger, mundane martial arts, nothing more. Could they compare to divine grace?
Suddenly, Yin Susu and Ji Xiaofu, two stunning beauties dressed in gorgeous attire, gracefully approached. Their appearance captivated everyone. Ji Xiaofu, with skin as white as snow, a tall and slender figure, delicate brows, and large eyes, was cultured and intellectual, like a classical beauty who had stepped out of a painting. Yin Susu, dressed in a floating white gown, possessed a slender, graceful figure with alluring curves and a perfect, exquisitely beautiful and captivating face, stunningly beautiful beyond measure. Immediately, all eyes turned to them.
So beautiful! A flash of amazement crossed Zhang Cuishan's eyes, and he felt an inexplicable thrill in his heart.
"Xiaofu!" Just then, an earth-shattering roar erupted beside him as Yin Liting, as if driven mad, rushed to Ji Xiaofu's front. "Xiaofu, don't be afraid! I will not let them hurt you, even if it costs my life today!" he declared.
Yin Liting drew his precious sword, resembling an enraged lion. While vigilantly keeping an eye on everyone else, he comforted Ji Xiaofu gently.
"Yin Liuxia, I respect you as Master Zhang's disciple, but if you dare disturb the sacred ceremony of my God, don't blame us for being rude!" The Kongtong Five Elders were furiously enraged, ready to drive Yin Liting away.
It was not just the Kongtong Five Elders; countless martial artists were glaring furiously. This was the grand ceremony of worship for a Divine Spirit. Who among them did not wish to gain favor in the eyes of the Divine Spirit? Perhaps a pleased Divine Spirit would casually bestow something upon them, and they would soar to great heights.
"Liting, come back!" Zhang Sanfeng called out.
"Master, forgive me. Even at the cost of my life, I will not let the Demon Sect sacrifice Xiaofu to the Divine Spirit, unless they step over my dead body!" Yin Liting defied Zhang Sanfeng's words with unusual determination. His sycophantic nature was on full display.
"You're seeking death!" The crowd was furious, sparing no face for Zhang Sanfeng. In the presence of a Divine Spirit, what was Zhang Sanfeng? But a mere mortal.
"Yin Liuxia, you are a good man; it is I who have wronged you. I chose this voluntarily, to ascend and serve the Upper God. I'm sorry!" After saying this, Ji Xiaofu pushed Yin Liting aside and walked towards the altar, leaving Yin Liting in disheveled disbelief. He looked lost and incredulous. It turned out to be his own wishful thinking.
"I don't believe it!" Yin Liting roared. He wanted to say more, but Zhang Sanfeng sealed his acupoints with a tap, rendering him immobile.
"Sigh!" Zhang Sanfeng heaved a light sigh. In front of the Divine Spirit, they were but mortals. Lowly ants. If they offended the Divine Spirit, not only would Yin Liting's life be forfeit, but even Wudang might suffer as a consequence. Of course, if Ji Xiaofu were unwilling, he would support Yin Liting even if it meant death. But she herself was willing. One willing to strike, the other willing to endure. What more was there to say?
Miejue stood in the crowd, silent. Her mind was a blank slate at this moment, her eyes filled with bewilderment.
"The sacrifice begins!" With preparations complete, Yang Xiao led all the disciples of the Ming Sect in devout prayer. The Shaolin, Wudang, and numerous other sects, as well as countless martial artists, also prayed along.
「In God's kingdom.」
"DING! A strand of Faith Power detected, triggering a one hundred thousand-fold amplification. You have gained one hundred thousand strands of Faith Power."
"DING! Your followers have sacrificed to you three types of livestock and five cereals, triggering a ten billion-fold amplification. You have gained the Divine Beasts Flying Divine Pig..."
"DING! Your followers have sacrificed to you a large number of Martial Arts Secret Books, resulting in a ten billion-fold amplification. You have gained the Martial Arts Civilization Aura."
"DING! Your followers have sacrificed to you the Dragon-slaying Saber, triggering a one hundred billion-fold amplification. You have gained the Lord God Divine Artifact, the Dragon-Slaying Saber."
"DING! Your followers have sacrificed to you Ji Xiaofu, the woman with great Qi Luck Power, inherently possessing Five fate powers."
"This time you've received a one hundred billion-fold amplification!"
"You have gained five hundred billion Origin Power."
"You have gained Holy Spirit Ji Xiaofu."
"DING! Your followers have sacrificed to you Yin Susu, the woman of Destiny, inherently possessing Ten Qi Luck Powers."
"This time you've received a one hundred billion-fold amplification!"
"You have gained one trillion Origin Power!"
"You have gained the Legendary Hero of the Heavenly Hawk Sect, the enchantress Yin Susu."
Hearing each notification, Hongmeng felt no internal fluctuation. His head was resting on Hexi's soft chest, enjoying her massage.
"Li Mochou!" Hongmeng called for Li Mochou.
"I greet my God." Li Mochou was somewhat excited; it was rare for her to see Hongmeng. Moreover, due to her background, her cultivation level wasn't very high. She also didn't have any heroes or Holy Spirits from the same world to rely on. In the Divine Realm, she had no one to depend on.
"Yang Xiao is offering sacrifices below; go down in my stead!" Hongmeng instructed. As his words fell, a scroll of Divine Mandate materialized in front of Li Mochou.
"Yes, my God." Li Mochou held the Divine Mandate in both hands and headed towards the World of Leaning on the Sky.
Now, for small sacrifices like these, he would directly delegate them to his subordinate Heroic Spirits. When he had time, wouldn't enjoying a beauty's 'well-rounded' massage be more delightful?
「In the World of Leaning on the Sky.」
As Yang Xiao and the others finished their incantations, the altar lit up, transforming into a pillar of light that pierced the heavens and the earth.
"A miracle!"
"The Divine Spirit is manifesting!"
"We greet the Great God of Hongmeng!"
All the martial artists became excited, shocked, quivering, and thrilled. They knew the God of Hongmeng was a True God, but this was their first time witnessing a miracle.
I wonder if we can see the God of Hongmeng?
As this thought arose in their minds, roars echoed from the altar.
ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
The sacrificial livestock broke free from their shackles and flew into the sky, transforming into Divine Beasts as large as mountains. Yin Susu and Ji Xiaofu were enveloped in divine halos, transforming into deities.
This… How is this possible? Can they become deities just by being offered in sacrifice? Everyone was stunned. Their minds went blank. Their breathing became rapid, their eyes bloodshot. So there were such benefits to being sacrificed. No wonder Yin Susu and Ji Xiaofu volunteered.
"Susu has become a god!" Yin Tianzheng shed tears of joy, overwhelmed with happiness. Envy filled Yin Yewang's eyes. If possible, he, too, wanted to be sacrificed!
Ji Xiaofu has actually become a god? Ding Minjun's beautiful eyes widened, her heart filled with what could only be described as sour grapes. She had thought that Ji Xiaofu, having been captured by Yang Xiao and taken to the Demon Sect, even if not defiled by a thousand men or toyed with by ten thousand, would surely have become Yang Xiao's plaything. However... not only was Ji Xiaofu safe and sound, but she had also obtained such a great divine fate, directly becoming a god and ascending to God's kingdom. It turned out that serving the Divine Spirits in heaven was truly ascending to serve them.
If Ji Xiaofu can do it, surely I can too? This thought took root in Ding Minjun's heart, and she made up her mind. She would go find Yang Xiao later.
Suddenly, the sky began to change. Endless Divine Light poured down as a Peerless Goddess walked upon the Golden Light Path. She was tall and shapely, with snow-like jade skin shining with radiant light, a transcendent presence, and unmatched elegance. When she appeared, even the heavens and earth seemed to lose their luster.
Is this the God of Hongmeng? The God of Hongmeng is a goddess? Could it be??? The crowd was somewhat stunned.
"Greet the Divine Envoy!" Yang Xiao hurriedly bowed in worship.
Hearing this, everyone suddenly awoke as if from a grand dream. It was a Divine Envoy.
"Greet the Divine Envoy!" The crowd followed suit in worship.
"By the Divine Mandate, for Yang Xiao's merits in transmitting the teachings and conducting the sacrifices, he is granted the Post of Envoy of the World God, Thousand Years Power, and two types of Divine Skills!"
"Grant Yin Tianzheng a Hundred years of cultivation, and one type of Divine Skill."
"All other believers shall receive the Divine Light Baptism!"
Li Mochou unfolded the Divine Mandate in her hands and pronounced these edicts.
Beams of Divine Light fell like shooting stars, enveloping Yang Xiao and the others. Yang Xiao floated up, his entire body wrapped in Divine Light, as if returning to the womb—warm and cozy, transforming throughout. His cultivation level surged dramatically, and a Divine Spirit Mark appeared on his forehead. The other believers experienced varying degrees of skyrocketing cultivation; their chronic ailments vanished, and their spirits were rejuvenated a hundredfold.
"We thank the Divine Grace!" Yang Xiao and the others knelt in unison, overwhelmed with emotion.
"I hope you will continue to work hard and not let down the great expectations of our God!" Li Mochou set down the Divine Mandate and gracefully turned to leave. Yin Susu, Ji Xiaofu, and the many Sacrifices followed closely behind, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
The sky returned to calm. Everyone remained lost in a daze for a long time. After a very long while, the crowd regained their composure and rose from the ground. They gazed at the Statue of Hongmeng God, filled with fervent admiration and worship.
"Hahaha, I have gained another ten years of cultivation! I thank the great God of Hongmeng! I will erect a statue for the God of Hongmeng to pray to day and night!"
"All members of our Huashan Sect will believe in our God, establish a temple, and worship our God!"
"Our Kongtong Sect..."
Countless martial artists cheered exuberantly, overcome with excitement.
Yin Liting, whose acupoints had been unblocked by Zhang Sanfeng, lay paralyzed on the ground, as if all his strength had been drained. Ji Xiaofu had become a goddess. She had ascended to God's kingdom. It was laughable that he had just rushed to stop her desperately. Turns out the jester was none other than myself.
"Everyone, I, Yang Xiao, hereby establish the Hongmeng Divine Sect, to spread the glory of our God, overthrow the Mongolian Yuan, and preach to the world!" Yang Xiao seized the moment to speak to the crowd. "Welcome, everyone, to join! By joining the Hongmeng Divine Sect, the existence of your respective sects won't be affected at all!"
"Our Huashan Sect is willing to join!"
"Our Kongtong Sect is willing to join!"
"Our Shaolin..."
"Wudang..."
Upon hearing this, the major sects and countless martial artists from the martial world spoke out without hesitation, one after another. Yang Xiao had been personally appointed Divine Envoy by a Divine Spirit and had obtained Thousand Years Power and two Divine Skills. Why should they refuse? Any insightful person knew that the Hongmeng Divine Sect was bound to become an extraordinary force in this world. Those who did not join would be eliminated.
"Good! Under the glory of our God, what worries could there be about driving out the Yuan soldiers and restoring the lands of the Han people!" Yang Xiao was spirited and full of valor.
"Drive out the Yuan soldiers, restore the lands of the Han people!"
"Drive out the Yuan soldiers, restore the lands of the Han people!"
「In God's kingdom.」
Li Mochou returned to report to Hongmeng. She received his commendation and, with rewards in tow, left with great joy.
BOOM!
At that moment, a powerful presence surged suddenly, with thunder rumbling through heaven and earth. Hongmeng, who had been leaning against Hexi's soft chest with his eyes closed, opened them and vaguely saw a magnificent river of time bursting forth, connecting infinite time and space, linking Myriad of Realms. The mighty river splashed wildly. Each splash was a world. Each splash was a legend. Each splash was an epic.
"It's Yan! She's broken through to the God-King level!" Hexi exclaimed, her eyes filled with envy.
As her voice fell, another terrifying aura rose, filling heaven and earth with endless sharpness. It was the keen energy of Geng Metal.
Kasha has also broken through! Hexi felt a whirlwind of emotions. They ascended to God's kingdom together, roughly on par in Cultivation Level. But both Kasha and Yan had made the breakthrough. It wasn't that she wasn't working hard. It was that the two of them had received special help. They had been closely guided by Hongmeng. And they had been infused with Divine Power from Hongmeng. Naturally, their progression was faster.
Hongmeng's gaze was distant as he saw the figures of Kasha and Yan, like the Goddess Luo Feng, struggling to rise from the magnificent river of time. They were enveloped in divine light, resplendent and dazzling to the extreme. Around Angel Yan surged terrifying thunderbolts, as if she were the sovereign of thunder. Around Kasha spread endless sharpness, as if she were the Sovereign of Gold.
Two more God-King Level Heroes have emerged! Hongmeng was overjoyed. Sensing the envy in the eyes of the beauty behind him, he nuzzled her gently and smiled, "I shall reward you handsomely as well!"
"Thank you, my God." Hexi's stunning face bloomed with a radiant smile. She thrust out her full chest, and her pretty face flushed with an enticing blush of Red Rosy Clouds!
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