I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

Chapter 352 - 269 Incense Divine Enthronement_2

The population exploded, yet the incense and prayer power obtained was reduced to only sixty percent of the original.

The common people are pragmatic—without disasters or difficulties, they are unwilling to burn incense and pray to the gods!

Zhou Yi had been observing in secret for ten years and was very satisfied with the actions of the Bu Tian disciples. Regardless of their innate character, they all adhered to the rules of the Xuanmen Orthodoxy, even as the power derived from incense and prayer decreased by half.

"In the long run, when the population doubles again, the power harvested from incense and prayer will be twenty percent more than the original."

"Other Mountain Gods and River Lords understand this principle as well. The population could possibly double several times over, but there is a limit to the harvest of incense power. However, they cannot wait for the dozens or hundreds of years required!"

"Even with their long lifespans, they cannot hold their divine position for so long."

However, Green Cloud Mountain is different, having fallen under the control of the Bu Tian Sect, it was like a concession within the Great Eternal territory, where any divine position can be appointed or dismissed at will."

No one can interfere, much less dare to seize it.

Not even the Imperial Court!

...

That day.

Mountain God Temple.

The pavilions and terraces had expanded several times compared to ten years ago.

The materials for the suppression of bandits and rewards for meritorious service issued by the Imperial Court mostly ended up in storage bags, but a portion still needed to be displayed.

First, to prove that His Majesty was not stingy with rewards to loyal subjects, and second, to show that the Green Cloud Mountain God was fond of luxury and enjoyment.

Yongshou Hall.

Zhou Yi was performing the Golden Core Technique, collecting the Purple Gold Pills into a gourd.

"The last batch, after ten years, it’s time to change the taste. The Bodhi Pills of Buddhism not only increase mana but also benefit the spirit and soul. In the future, I will refine that."

Just as he planned to go to the Eternal Peace Hall to practice Qi Refinement, the sword talisman in his sleeve began to buzz.

His Divine Sense swept over it, receiving the message.

——"Zhu junior brother, please come to the Eternal Peace City God Temple. The count of Wish Power Beads has been sorted, and I will introduce several fellow senior brothers to you..."

"Ten years of seclusion, it’s just the right time to take a break."

Zhou Yi sent a message to the Spirit Ginseng doll to watch the house and take good care of the spiritual fields, then immediately transformed into a fleeing light and left.

Now, with heavy restrictions around the Mountain God Temple, even Divine Transformation Heavenly Monarchs couldn’t see through it, with True Gods guarding the periphery under their command, coupled with the reputation of Bu Tian Sect, none dared to test it blindly.

Several hours later.

Eternal Peace Prefecture.

City Prefecture.

After operating in Eternal Peace Prefecture for hundreds of years, the Sect had made the City Lord’s residence move to East City, vacating the central location.

Zhou Yi descended from the fleeing light, moved through the incense-burning crowd with a few flashes, and came to the rear hall of the City God Temple.

The officials of the Underworld Department were already waiting, dressed in pale long robes. Upon seeing Zhou Yi, they hurriedly performed a salute: "The minor deity pays respects to the Green Cloud Mountain God. The feast has been arranged and has been waiting for a long time."

"Lead the way."

An Yunguang returned the bow, his demeanor neither warm nor cold.

"Pei Yuanzhou, Brother Pei."

Gu Xiao said, "Brother Pei is a disciple of Preceptor Danxia Zi and doesn’t hold any office in the Imperial Court. He’s devoted to retreating and cultivating with the goal of achieving Divinity Transformation."

"I have seen Brother Pei."

Zhou Yi said with a smile, "I witnessed Brother Pei suppress the Dragon Emperor with ease in a spell duel that day, without the need for any magical treasures. It was an eye-opener for me."

Pei Yuanzhou, dressed in black, initially had a chilly demeanor. Hearing this, his face showed surprise and he could not help but ask.

"Were you present that day?"

Which Nascent Soul hasn’t lived for several hundred years? During spell duels, they would inevitably be extremely cautious, thoroughly investigating hundreds of miles in every direction to avoid being taken advantage of in the event of a mutual defeat.

Zhou Yi replied, "I am naturally timid and proficient in the Art of Concealment, luckily escaping Brother Pei’s Divine Sense."

Whoosh!

A stir went through the hall suddenly; Pei Yuanzhou, known for his reputation in Daheng and touted as likely to achieve Divinity Transformation within a century, had actually been deceived by a newly-ascended Nascent Soul.

In the Cultivation World, strength is respected above all, and the Art of Concealment is also a form of strength. Initially, Pei and An, who had somewhat looked down on Zhou Yi, instantly became more cordial, and Zhou Yi was considered to have initially integrated into the circle.

Zhou Yi took his seat, and the banquet began.

During the feast, the conversation was mostly dominated by the five Nascent Soul Daoists, while the Golden Core Cultivators provided accompaniment, with their responsibilities including nodding and exclaiming in astonishment.

The talk ranged from Daheng to Dongsheng Divine Continent and then to the various large sects, with many secrets unraveled eloquently, allowing Zhou Yi to gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire Cultivation World.

"Beyond the Twelve Great Cults of Righteous, Demonic, and Buddhist paths that return to the Void, there are several dozen or even a hundred sects with Divinity Transformation masters. However, those with methods of ascension or connections to the Immortal Realm are only four!"

"Mend Heaven, Sever Heaven, Demon Sect, Buddhist Sect..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yi frowned in puzzlement and asked, "Doesn’t the old ancestor of the Li family in Daheng, who has achieved the Return to the Void, count as a great sect?"

"Haha!"

Gu Xiao laughed and said, "Not to mention that the Great Eternal Ancestor employed questionable methods, with only one Return to the Void in the family and no successors, how can they dare to call themselves a great sect? If that were the case, then Dongsheng Divine Continent would have more than just twelve great sects!"

Zhou Yi nodded slightly and curiously said, "I have heard several times that the Great Eternal Ancestor took shortcuts, but I couldn’t fathom it. Could there really be a secret technique for refining the spirit and returning to the Void in the world?"

Gu Xiao and the others exchanged glances, and the Golden Core Cultivators in the hall held their breath in anticipation.

"Originally, there was none."

Pei Yuanzhou slowly said, "People who have returned to the Void are just one step away from ascension, the epitome of the mortal path of cultivation. How could there be any shortcuts?"

"The Great Eternal Ancestor suffered damage to his foundation during a spell duel in his early years, and his path was deemed to have ended. However, some years ago, he somehow acquired the Incense Sealing God Technique, accumulating an immeasurable amount of incense wish power, and thus achieving the status of a true god in the Return to the Void!"

Zhou Yi exclaimed in surprise, "A true god, not an immortal?"

"The term ’true god’ was coined by the ancestors of the sect, meaning a god formed from the condensed power of incense and wishes!"

Pei Yuanzhou continued, "Otherwise, Daheng, being a small land in the eyes of the ancestors of the sect, would hardly be worth their effort."

Coming to a realization, Zhou Yi understood that the Mend Heaven Sect was not after Qingyun Mountain, but rather the secret of becoming a god through incense.

Inside the Mend Heaven Sect, how many exceptionally talented Divine Transformation Heavenly Monarchs had exhausted their lifespans in cultivation, unable to break through to the Return to the Void Realm?

Yet the Great Eternal Ancestor of Daheng, whose foundations were damaged, was able to become a god through incense. Such a secret technique could indeed be described as a Wonderful Method that connects to heaven!