After watching the video, Uncle Jiu felt his determination harden even more.
In the past, he had worried whether the Patriarch would disapprove.
But now, after witnessing the descent of the Eternal God, he was convinced—no divine ancestor would dare raise a hand against such a being.
Divine power is untouchable.
Even a single finger from that God could annihilate an entire world.
The Heavenly Dao, once considered unfathomably powerful and elusive, had not even been able to resist.
That lightning tribulation—it looked terrifying, and in the past, even a single breath of it might have killed him thousands of times over.
But in the eyes of that God?
It wasn't even worth noticing.
It was like a child scratching an itch.
"It seems... I should work harder, too. If I can reach immortality, I could help more people—and maybe even restore peace to this troubled world," Uncle Jiu muttered to himself.
But in his heart, he was burning with pride.
[Myriad Worlds Chat Group]
Second Li: "Another one promoted to three-star envoy. I'm so jealous…"
Young Master Murong: "Just wait, you'll get there too. snicker.jpg"
Junior Brother of Dazhu Peak: "I think Fahai's truly admirable. No wonder our God chose him—he even turned down a divine reward. If it were me, I wouldn't even be able to speak in front of God, I'd be too overwhelmed."
Chu Dashan: "@Pudu_All_Beings, come out and tell us why you turned down the reward?"
Pudu All Beings (Fahai): "There's not much to say. I just feel like every time we give something to God, He returns tens of thousands of times more. It almost feels unfair… like our God is too generous."
Liu Che, watching from the divine domain, chuckled softly.
If it were any other god, that kind of return would be a massive loss.
But he was different.
Every transaction—every sacrifice—triggered multipliers.
Take the harvest from the White Snake World, for example:
He used a total of 107 units of original divine power, including what he spent to suppress the heavens.
But the resulting faith power, when boosted by multipliers, gave him over 160,000 units—a net gain of 847 times.
Absolutely worth it.
And that didn't even include bonus gains from Bai Suzhen, Ao Li, and Ao Qian, whose bloodlines were rare treasures.
Bai Suzhen had the bloodline of Zhu Long (Torch Dragon).
Ao Li was a pure-blooded dragon girl.
Ao Qian had transformed into a Starry Sky True Dragon, an eighth-grade divine beast.
If those were listed for sale?
They'd be worth millions of original divine power.
Even if Fahai was a top-tier follower, Liu Che couldn't just keep handing out gifts endlessly.
He still had to prepare for the day when he would confront the Great Sun Tathagata head-on.
For Peace: "He's right… maybe it's better to ask for fewer rewards. Otherwise, I feel guilty every time."
Spirit of the Demon Sword: "Agreed."
God of Eternity: "No need to feel that way. Just focus on doing your part. To me, all of you are like my children. No matter how much I give—as long as you grow strong and stand tall—that is the greatest reward."
Tanjiro: "⊙▽⊙… I worship you, my God! You are eternal!"
Spirit of the Demon Sword: "Glory to my God."
Second Li: "Glory to my God."
Young Master Murong: "Glory to my God."
Lao Gao (Sadly Reminds): "Glory to my God."
For Peace: "Glory to my God."
Pirate King of the Caribbean: "Glory to my God."
Uncle Jiu: "Glory to the Eternal God."
Junior Brother of Dazhu Peak: "Glory to my God."
Pudu All Beings: "Glory to my God."
Chu Dashan: "Glory to my God."
Seeing God speak in the chat group made everyone excited.
His words touched them deeply.
True love, they realized, was quiet and selfless.
Especially Fahai.
Every time he thought about how Guanyin had prevented him from becoming a Buddha, his fists clenched with fury.
He wanted to dig her up and whip her corpse a hundred times over.
So much for "put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha".
What a scam.
The moment she saw someone not following her path, she called them a demon.
It was a cult of hypocrisy. And fools actually bought into it.
As Liu Che watched the group chat and the reactions, he gave a faint smile.
He didn't say much.
As a god, his words carried weight.
One line of encouragement.
One shared miracle.
That was enough to deepen their loyalty tenfold.
At the same time, they saw firsthand just how powerful he truly was.
To subdue the heavens with a single palm?
That wasn't just power. It was divine supremacy.
And the fusion of grace and might… was the ultimate way to win hearts.
Meanwhile...
Bai Suzhen stepped off the golden light transmission platform and arrived on a bright, radiant planet.
The aura here was overwhelming.
It far surpassed any spiritual energy she had ever known.
Even taking a single breath filled her body with joy—it was as though her every cell was celebrating.
So this is… the God Realm?
She carefully observed the world around her.
Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind swept across the landscape.
She looked up instinctively—and saw a phoenix flying past.
Its wings spanned the horizon, casting shadows over the land.
It looked directly at her—
And then simply flew away, disinterested.
"Whew… That phoenix was terrifying. I thought I was going to die…" said a nervous voice from behind her.
It was Ao Li, her wide, starry-blue eyes still full of fright.
Her twin buns were coiled over her dragon horns, and her makeup-free face made her look innocent and childlike.
Her soft, pink lips quivered slightly.
She clung tightly to Bai Suzhen's robe with both hands.
She didn't look like a dragon at all—more like a shy, curious child.
And it was true. She hadn't yet undergone her baptism—she was still just a young hatchling.
As for Bai Suzhen, she too hadn't received her bloodline evolution.
On this powerful God Realm planet, both of them were at the absolute bottom of the strength hierarchy.
They were the weakest of the weak.
Bai Suzhen gently stroked Ao Li's head and smiled softly.
"Don't be afraid. The Eternal God won't forget about us. And even if He did, just being able to cultivate here is already enough."
The God Realm was unlike the lower world.
The air alone was filled with divine essence—rich enough to trigger their evolution.
Just breathing was a form of cultivation.
At that moment, several streaks of light flashed across the sky. A flock of tall, snow-white divine cranes descended gracefully.
Two figures leapt down from their backs.
They glanced over Bai Suzhen and Ao Li, then nodded.
"You must be Bai Suzhen and Ao Li?"
"Yes. And… you are?" Bai Suzhen asked politely.
"My name is Hina, full name Hina Rixiang. I serve as a maid of the Eternal God. I'm here to escort you to the Eternal Shrine. Please, come aboard."
"Thank you," Bai Suzhen replied, bowing slightly.
The girl and the little dragon followed her and boarded the crane. Together, they took flight into the vast, glowing skies.
On the way, Hina began explaining the rules.
"Once you arrive in the God Realm, you don't immediately serve the God directly, let alone… sleep with Him. Every goddess must undergo penance and cultivation trials."
"This is a rite of passage for all women chosen to serve in the Eternal Shrine."
"Only after your strength meets the minimum standard can you qualify for His divine attention."
"There are also matters of personal conduct. Don't think you can act freely just because you're here. No matter how favored a goddess is, she must contribute—everyone shares responsibility in the Eternal God's service."
"The place you first arrived at is called the Primordial Star Altar—the first of many such sites. Most goddesses work there in the beginning."
Both Bai Suzhen and Ao Li nodded quickly.
They didn't dare to be arrogant.
In this realm, their power was likely weaker than even a low-grade sacred beast.
As for Hina's mention of "sleeping with the god," Bai Suzhen blushed but said nothing.
As a woman, she naturally felt some inner resistance at the idea of serving a man she didn't know.
But this wasn't just any man—this was a god.
That resistance quickly faded into silent acceptance.
Ao Li suddenly whispered, "Big Sister… do you think I could become as strong as that phoenix from before?"
Hina turned her head and replied flatly, "That wasn't a phoenix. It was a blue bird. And it's actually food for stronger divine beasts."
Bai Suzhen: "…"
Ao Li: "…"
The God Realm's waters ran deep.
What had appeared to be a terrifying divine beast was apparently just a snack.
As they flew, Ao Li's eyes lit up. "Sister, look! That's my grandfather!"
Bai Suzhen looked up and saw a massive Starry Sky Dragon, spanning millions of miles, coiling through a sea of galactic clouds.
It drifted through the stars like a heavenly serpent—magnificent and serene.
"Whoa… so that's your grandfather?" the girl beside them murmured.
"I've heard our Lord mention that one before," Hina said, surprised. "Apparently, he's the strongest beast in the entire God Realm. Lots of potential… but a bit of a troublemaker. Loves to roar when he's bored."
Even a being as majestic as that… was considered childish by the Eternal God?
It seemed Ao Qian really had retained his playful nature, even after ascending.
Bai Suzhen said nothing. She simply hugged Ao Li and stared at the enormous dragon in awe.
Fahai's earlier words echoed in her heart:
"You carry the bloodline of the Torch Dragon..."
Would she one day be stronger than Ao Qian if she awakened her ancestral blood?
Then again, she quickly shook her head.
Even if the Torch Dragon was a pinnacle beast in her own world… that dragon was only a local king.
The God Realm was an entirely different playing field.
The two species weren't even in the same league.
Eventually, the four of them reached a grand celestial structure.
A towering temple of divine radiance awaited them.
The divine cranes landed at the temple's gates and took off immediately after.
Chu Yi, a temple envoy, welcomed them warmly.
"Come this way. Inside, you'll find scripture halls and inherited techniques. Since both of you carry dragon bloodlines, begin with the Ancestral Pool. Soak in it first. Your cultivation will advance much faster afterward."
"Thank you, Divine Envoy," Bai Suzhen replied with a bow.
Holding Ao Li's hand, she stepped into the Eternal Shrine.
Upon entering the hall, she was surprised to see several other women already present.
Each of them radiated powerful divine light.
And each one… was stunningly beautiful.
To her right, a girl in a green dress smiled mischievously. Though young, her eyes sparkled with playful energy.
Nearby sat another woman—her cold demeanor subtly laced with seductive charm.
Suddenly, a white divine light erupted in the center of the hall.
A woman in white sat cross-legged in quiet meditation. She opened her eyes and smiled.
"I finally broke through… seems like all that effort paid off. I think I can lower my realm now."
"Sister Li Xiuning broke through?!"
"Congratulations!"
"Well done, Sister!"
The other women in the hall were stirred by the momentum and quickly stood to offer their congratulations.
Seated next to Li Xiuning was another divine maiden. Her elegance radiated from a floating white jade sword above her head.
"Wait… Sister Shi Feixuan also broke through?"
"No surprise there. Those two are the most diligent of all the goddesses."
"Always neck-and-neck," one girl laughed. "But Li Xiuning beat her by a step this time."
These two were goddesses from the Datang World—eternally competing with one another in both cultivation and status.
Yet despite their rivalry, neither one was willing to fall behind.
And now, Li Xiuning had managed to edge ahead.