Chapter 15 Nationwide Sacrifice, Breaking Through Heavenly God (Seeking Monthly Votes)_1
"Tonight, you caused such a commotion breaking into Our sleeping quarters just for this matter?" Ying Zheng asked. "Since that is the case, why shouldn't We give it a try?"
Ying Zheng nodded. Although not entirely convinced, his heart held a trace of indefinable expectation. What if what Gao Yao said is true? Then…
At that thought, Ying Zheng's breathing quickened, and his blood coursed faster. Though he tried to remain calm, Gao Yao still noticed the change in him and smiled inwardly. It worked!
Without delay, Gao Yao began to pray devoutly. Seeing this, Ying Zheng did not hesitate either.
As the last word fell, Ying Zheng's body suddenly trembled, and his consciousness beheld an indescribable, great existence...
A moment later, Ying Zheng's eyes snapped open, his gaze flickering with sharpness. A powerful presence emanated from him; he no longer appeared weak as before but was now vigorous and full of life. Even in his younger days, he was not nearly as formidable as he was now.
"Excellent, excellent! We knew there had to be Divine Spirits in this world! Heaven has shown mercy, allowing Us to finally encounter one!" Ying Zheng was invigorated, feeling the powerful force within his body, as if he had rejuvenated by two decades. He was immensely excited. If Gao Yao had not been present, he would have certainly made one of the beauties by his side test his newfound prowess.
Sorted! Gao Yao felt a surge of joy, releasing a long sigh of relief. He was just a chef with little education. Even after his fortuitous encounter, the presence of Ying Zheng still weighed heavily on him. Although the Ying Zheng of this Mythical World was not as majestic and domineering as the Ying Zheng of the Tianxing World, he was still Qin Shi Huang.
「In the chat group.」
I don't want to be Zhao Gao: "@Tushan's Second Master @The Lord of Great Qin @Upper God's Dog Son, thanks to everyone's help, I have successfully persuaded The First Emperor, and now we're engaged in a long heart-to-heart talk."
Upper God's Dog Son: "Congratulations, congratulations! Having won over The First Emperor, you can now pass on the teachings and perform the rituals! Offer up the Lu Family's Daughters, Princess Yu Shu, and Xiao Yue to the Upper God! drooling.jpg."
Huashan Sect Master: "Dog Son, it's not a sacrifice to you. What are you so excited about?"
Tushan's Second Master: "That's not right! According to the plot in your video, Lu Su should have already died by this time!"
Upper God's Dog Son: "That's easy!"
Upper God's Dog Son: "@I don't want to be Zhao Gao, you can just ask the Upper God to resurrect Lu Su, and then she can be sacrificed to the Upper God!"
Cloud Mist Sect Master: "Resurrect then sacrifice? Shocked.jpg."
Ye Tiandi: "Is there such a cheeky move?"
Huashan Sect Master: "Seeing Miss Lu die to save Yi Xiaochuan, that sanctimonious hypocrite, I also feel it's not worth it for her. Deep down, I kind of wish to bring Miss Lu back to life, but this move…"
Tushan's Second Master: "It's more than just not worth it! Yi Xiaochuan, that scumbag, Lu Su died trying to save him! And while he talks about devotion, he quickly hooks up with Princess Yu Shu. He should be the one sacrificed!"
Cloud Mist Sect Master: "It's always the newcomers who laugh; who hears the cries of those left behind!"
Ye Tiandi: "Master Yun seems to have deep feelings about this. Xiao Yan is also a womanizer who's irresponsible, in the end betraying Master Yun's goodwill."
Cloud Mist Sect Master: "Don't even go there! I have nothing to do with Xiao Yan. I've already caught him, and he's waiting to be a blood sacrifice for my god. In this life, I only serve the Upper God and will strive for the glory of the Upper God until the end."
Soul Hall Saint Girl: "+1"
Tushan's Second Master: "+1"
Upper God's Dog Son: "Rongrong, have you grown up yet?"
Tushan's Second Master: "Disgusting! Scram! Your lollipop is gone!"
Upper God's Dog Son: "Boohoo, Sister Rongrong, I was wrong. My heart is disgusting; my thoughts aren't pure..."
Dominator of the Underworld Association: "Dog Son, you're truly a disgrace to men. Disdain.jpg."
Cloud Mist Sect Master: "You look down on women!"
Soul Hall Saint Girl: "You look down on women!"
Tushan's Second Master: "You look down on women!"
Dominator of the Underworld Association: "Ladies, I was wrong!"
I Don't Want to Be Zhao Gao: "Let me interrupt here, haha. I do pity Lu Su, and I empathize with her. But you're asking me to have the Upper God revive Lu Su and then sacrifice her? Can that even be done?"
The Lord of Great Qin: "Logically, it shouldn't be a problem, but reviving the dead will probably require a lot of merit. Even after you sacrifice Lu Su, the divine favor you receive might not compensate for the loss. It's probably not worth it for you!"
「In God's kingdom.」
Hongmeng's thread of consciousness was following the chat group. Damn! He was stunned by these silly members' outrageous actions. They want me to revive Lu Su? And then sacrifice her to me again? Is that even possible? Hmm... The Mythical World that Gao Yao belongs to is quite peculiar, but with my current strength, reviving a mortal with no Cultivation Level isn't tough. It's just a small expenditure of Origin Power! It's definitely a loss in the short term, and for other Divine Spirits, it wouldn't be worth it. Yet for me, it could gain me a hero or a Holy Spirit. In the future, that means continuous profits—a very lucrative deal indeed.
Hongmeng was multitasking, calculating the pros and cons in his mind. Yue Tixia, however, was completely immersed in the rapid advancement of her Cultivation. Her eyes were hazy, her hair disheveled. Her arms, smooth like flawless white jade, were pale and delicate as she held on tightly to Hongmeng's back, drenched in fragrant sweat. Her slender body, like a jade snake, seemed to be carved from pink crystal, swaying like a willow in the wind. The immensity of the Hongmeng Path brought her huge benefits and a deep sense of enlightenment, as though she had opened up a whole new world. Her heart was satisfied, incredibly fulfilled.
It all depends on Gao Yao's choice, Hongmeng thought, deciding not to dwell on it further. No matter how Gao Yao chose, he wouldn't be at a loss, and he wouldn't express any opinion either. The high standards he had set in the group needed to be maintained. If a single Lu Su could rattle him, that would be too devaluing.
Withdrawing his thoughts, Hongmeng looked at the beauty beneath him and devoted himself to Cultivation. He carefully perceived Yue Tixia's Ethereal Wood Dao. While similar to the Way of Life that Ah Yin cultivated, it was completely different. Even if it is the same Path, each person's understanding is unique.
「The Jade Rabbit sank in the west, and the Golden Crow rose in the east.」
A ray of warm sunlight stealthily snuck through the window, landing on Hongmeng and Yue Tixia, who were in the midst of Cultivation. After a night of Cultivation, both had reached the Peak of their current realms. Hongmeng broke through his barrier, his vast and mighty power surging out like a breached river. The pent-up pressure in his heart was released all at once, rejuvenating his spirit inexpressibly. It was a feeling of liberation, exuberantly satisfying. However, the rapidly increased power was ultimately unstable. As it poured out, Hongmeng's aura returned to its original state. But that feeling of breakthrough was still very beautiful.
Yue Tixia, on the other hand, fared differently. As the power within her was released, a cry that sounded like pain, yet also something else, escaped her lips. Her aura suddenly diminished, her delicate body trembling, and it took a long while for her to calm down.
After a long while, the sun shone brightly. Hongmeng looked at the beautiful woman in his arms, gently caressing her lovely face. The corners of her eyes still held traces of tears, evidence of the storm she had weathered.
"You rest well. I'll come again tomorrow night!" Hongmeng said softly, kissing her alluring red lips.
"I await My God's divine presence at any time!" Yue Tixia's eyes lit up as she replied happily.
"I'm leaving!" Hongmeng withdrew and disappeared from the spot.
"Farewell, My God!" Yue Tixia knelt by the couch. It took her a long time to lie back down, feeling completely exhausted.
My God is so powerful... Yue Tixia pulled the blanket over her head, her pretty face burning hot. Inhaling the scent Hongmeng had left behind, her heart brimmed with rapture, full of boundless happiness and anticipation.
"Ding! Detected a strand of Power of Faith. This time with a one hundred thousand-fold amplification, you have gained one hundred thousand strands of Power of Faith."
"Ding! Your believers have offered a sacrifice of three types of sacrificial animals and six kinds of livestock. This time with a ten million-fold amplification, you have gained two thousand Wind Fire Antelopes, two thousand Five-Elemental Divine Pigs, and two thousand Multicolored Divine Cattle..."
"Ding! Your believers have offered as sacrifice the 'Fortune Girl' Yi Lin, inherently possessing ten units of Qi Luck Power."
"This time with a one billion-fold amplification."
"You have gained ten billion Origin Powers."
"Ding! Your believers have offered as sacrifice the 'Fortune Girl' Ren Yingying, inherently possessing ten units of Qi Luck Power."
"This time with a one billion-fold amplification."
"You have gained ten billion Origin Powers."
"You have acquired a True God Level Music Path."
"You have acquired the legendary hero—Ren Yingying of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'."
Title: Smiling, Proud Wanderer. When playing the "Smiling, Proud Wanderer" melody, power amplification increases a hundredfold, promoting the melody to Divine Music.
Ren Yingying's martial arts are decent. She's proficient in music, and her talents in playing the zither and flute are exceptional. 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer' is the theme, enhancing the Music Path—unexpected, yet reasonable. Once in God's kingdom, it would indeed be interesting to experience Ren Yingying's flute skills. Hongmeng nodded silently.
Yue Buqun had mentioned in the group chat yesterday that there would be a national sacrifice today, so Hongmeng wasn't surprised. If it weren't for this, he would not have gotten up so early; he surely would have continued discussing the ultimate truths and profound mysteries of the Ethereal Wood Dao and the Way of Life with Yue Tixia.
"Ding! Your believers have offered as sacrifice the 'Destiny Girl' DongFang Bai, inherently possessing twenty units of Qi Luck Power."
"This time with a two billion-fold amplification."
"You have gained a Heavenly God Level Great Sun Path."
"You have gained forty billion Origin Powers."
"You have acquired the legendary hero—DongFang Bai, 'Sunrise in the East, Only I am Invincible'."
DongFang Bai? The version of DongFang Bai played by Sect Hierarch Chen? A thought flashed through Hongmeng's mind, and he understood the full picture. DongFang Bai was indeed a woman. Portrayed by Sect Hierarch Chen, she was beautiful and domineering, leaving a lasting impression. To Hongmeng, only Brigitte Lin's (Qingxia) portrayal of Dongfang Bubai could compare. Qingxia drinking wine—a memory cherished by countless hearts. If Yue Buqun dared to offer him an androgynous individual as a sacrifice, Hongmeng would definitely let him understand what true divine, inescapable punishment felt like.
Title: Sunrise in the East, Only I am Invincible.
Effect: Upon activation, forms a Great Sun Invincible Realm. Any attack that does not surpass the caster's power will be incinerated by the realm, unless the attack's power is a hundred times greater than the caster's, allowing one to fight beyond one's level.
Not bad, another high-combat-power hero! Hongmeng nodded with satisfaction. DongFang Bai had started from a low point and had only just reached the Heavenly God Level; her Cultivation Level among the heroes of God's kingdom was considered average. But they were all capable of growth and had high potential. The fact that they could fight beyond their levels further spoke to their talent and potential.
"Ding! Your believers have held a national sacrifice. You have gained the Qi Luck of an entire nation."
"This time with a two billion-fold amplification."
"You have gained a Fortune Golden Dragon."
A massive Golden Dragon descended from the sky, its mountainous scales shimmering as if forged from Gold, glistening in the light. It was majestic, sacred, filled with endless strength and infinite mystery. As it approached Hongmeng, the massive Fortune Golden Dragon shrank to about ten feet long, coiling above him.
This new Fortune Golden Dragon, along with the one previously obtained from Xiong Ba's sacrifice, settled one on his left and one on his right, their two great heads resting on Hongmeng's shoulders. They lent Hongmeng an air of majesty and invincibility, a sanctity that could not be violated.
With the blessing of the two Fortune Golden Dragons, Hongmeng's senses sharpened, his thoughts became incredibly agile, and countless Dao Comprehensions flooded his mind. These insights intertwined and amalgamated, the various Paths connecting and communicating. You within me, I within you. The Myriad Paths, though different, all led to the same destination. The interwoven Paths culminated in unity.
A spark of enlightenment exploded in Hongmeng's mind like a bomb. BOOM!
In that moment, Hongmeng seemed to break free from the world, transcending heaven and earth, overwhelmed by an extremely mysterious sensation. Simultaneously, a violet Path rose from his Spiritual Platform, reaching to the heavens and penetrating the earth, its power resounding in all directions. It was vast, grand, exalted, and sacred.
In this instant, an endless surge of power filled his heart. Hongmeng finally shattered the barrier that held him back and broke through in one fell swoop.
The Hongmeng Path.
Ascended to Heavenly God!
The Hongmeng Path...
Had broken through!!!