Chapter 1166
Chapter 1166: Big and small matters, the development and evolution of the Divine Kingdom
The heavenly sounds echoed, and astonishing phenomena occurred everywhere. Even the universe beyond the Divine Kingdom was filled with a radiant glow, golden lotuses scattered about, and the Great Dao-building experts surrounded, creating a world of unparalleled splendor.
Many cultivators and beings who had listened to the preaching for over half a month felt a deep understanding. Simultaneously, they developed a more profound reverence and devotion toward the Dark Heaven.
Even some high-cultivated elders, let alone the younger generation, couldn’t avoid being influenced.
Preaching was a rare occurrence in the current era, apart from the flourishing period of ancient times. Today’s epochs rarely witness powerhouses willing to share their insights and teachings.
The imparting of Dao wisdom by a figure of the Immortal Dao-building expert contained ideas contradicting common beliefs. Nevertheless, these concepts had an illuminating effect, dispelling confusion and providing clarity.
Those who enter the Divine Kingdom can listen to the preaching at any time.
Not only that, there is also an opportunity to enter the Immortal Sealing List. As long as you reach the Supreme realm, there is a chance. You don’t need to work hard to cultivate to the level of background figures.
For us, this is like an opportunity to ascend to the heavens in a single step. It’s truly exciting.
Gu Changge’s words undeniably stirred the hearts of all those who came to pay homage. Surrendering to the Divine Kingdom no longer seemed an impractical consideration.
Even the background figures started contemplating their complex emotions. It was impossible to remain as calm as before. The actual method and path to Immortality were in the hands of Gu Changge. He could arbitrarily decide when beings could achieve Immortality.
Who could guarantee when the path to Immortality would appear if they continued to wait pa.s.sively? Moreover, who could ensure that Gu Changge wouldn’t interfere if the way to Immortality did appear? His ruthlessness and coldness were vividly displayed during this time, sending shivers down everyone’s spines.
Moreover, the power of the Divine Kingdom was there for all to see. Gu Changge was currently the only figure of the Immortal Dao-building expert in the Upper Realm. He was the true Lord of the Divine Kingdom.
Additionally, the Divine Kingdom’s desire to establish the Immortal Sealing List was like a beacon in the dark for those cultivators whose talents stagnated. For beings who saw no hope or end to their cultivation, suddenly being told that entering the ranking could lead to instant Immortality was an irresistible temptation.
For those who had reached this level of cultivation, the pursuit of becoming an Immortal was practically impossible. Suddenly, they were informed that as long as they could enter the ranking, they could reach the end, becoming Immortal without further arduous cultivation.
In a world where peers aimed only to achieve Dao-building expert level, the aspiration to become an Immortal seemed like a distant and crazy hope.
Throughout history, those who reached the level of background figures were always individuals with extraordinary talents, unparalleled among their peers.
Gu Changge’s plans undeniably held a tight grip on the current situation in the Upper Realm. Even the long-sealed Dao forces felt a strong urge and were contemplating the potential gains and losses, finding it difficult to remain indifferent.
However, Gu Changge did not clearly reveal the restrictions or requirements once someone entered the Immortal Sealing List. This ambiguity left many uncertain and concerned about potential pitfalls.
As Gu Changge’s gaze swept over everyone in the hall, he was not surprised by their reactions. While he had other plans and calculations, the Immortal Sealing List and the preaching sessions were sufficient for now.
The Immortal Sealing List targeted cultivators of the Supreme realm and above. At the same time, the preaching sessions were open to cultivators of all domains, especially the numerous ordinary pract.i.tioners with lower cultivation levels.
As for how one could enter the ImmortalSealing List, Gu Changge had already devised a plan. He couldn’t simply state that performing good deeds would provide everyone with a shortcut to Immortality.
After entering the list, individuals had to genuinely submit to the Divine Kingdom, rely on it for their lives, coexist and perish with it under his control. Additionally, significant contributions were required.
The second point was the most crucial. Gu Changge couldn’t propose a simple solution where pract.i.tioners could join the Divine Kingdom and be immediately added to the ranking.
The vast and unexplored territories of the heavens and earths awaited exploration, and in Gu Changge’s eyes, these aspiring individuals were the most straightforward and efficient tools for this purpose.
While the Immortal Sealing List sounded simple, it involved the re-enactment of the rules of heaven and earth, using the vast power of belief to shape true immortals.
This process could trigger the rejection of heaven and earth and even lead to catastrophic immortal tribulations. However, Gu Changge wasn’t currently concerned about these matters. He understood that promising such grand achievements required presenting the actual results to generate a genuine sensation.
Afterwards, many guests in the hall took their leave, intending to return to their respective sects to discuss this matter in detail before making any decisions.
However, Dao forces like the Gu Clan and the Peerless Immortal Dynasty weren’t as concerned because, in essence, the creation of the Divine Kingdom and Gu Changge becoming its leader also meant the rise of the young master of the Gu Clan, who would eventually become the helm of the Gu Clan.
The Empress of the Peerless Immortal Dynasty was currently the wife of Gu Changge, solidifying the connection between the two. In this regard, Dao forces existed as part of the Divine Kingdom’s foundation without a relationship of dependence or servitude.
There were no conflicting interests or contradictions between the Divine Kingdom and the various Dao forces.
Gu Changge remained silent, calmly observing the crowd with a serene expression. The devoted believers of the Divine Kingdom were prostrated outside, channeling the immense power of belief towards the radiant sun in the sky.
Among them was the aura fortune golden cauldron that Gu Changge had sacrificed, using it to collect belief power. He re-smelted it differently, acc.u.mulating belief power and converting it into other source forces.
The so-called Immortal Sealing List was forged using these fundamental belief powers. It allowed cultivators whose realms hadn’t reached the level of Dao-building expert to unleash the Dao forces.
In the following days, news about establishing the Divine Kingdom spread throughout the universe, creating a radiant presence in various realms.
After careful consideration, many Dao forces decided to submit as citizens and serve the Divine Kingdom. Since that day, Gu Changge has yet to actively show himself. He left the management of the Divine Kingdom’s affairs to Yin Mei, who had already handled the major and minor matters of Dao forces like the Yuhua Immortal Dynasty and the Wan Dao Business Alliances.
Moreover, Gu Changge called upon Ji Qingxuan from the Chaotic Starfield to a.s.sist Yin Mei.
Black-faced Hei Yanyu from the Ancient Immortal Continent, an ambitious character, was also entrusted with specific responsibilities.
After establishing the Divine Kingdom, many matters were to be addressed. However, Gu Changge wasn’t particularly interested in these trivial affairs and preferred to save time and energy on them. He delegated these responsibilities to those he trusted.
In the previous decades, while refining the blood of the Demon Lord, Gu Changge had also re-crafted six puppets.
Starting from Alpha and progressing to Ah Jiu, they were comparable to remnants of immortals and even surpa.s.sed the thirty-six Star Lords. Ah Er was the former lord of the underworld when Gu Changge annihilated it, and Ah San was named by Gu Changge as the Reincarnated Heaven Lord.
Their strengths were on par with the remnants of immortals or even above but below that of Dao-building experts. These Star Lords, some of whom had their spiritual wisdom erased, were forcefully integrated by Gu Changge. Although their cultivation was slightly lower, they could easily crush Dao-building experts.
Others willingly submitted and served Gu Changge. Regarding background figures, the Divine Kingdom rivaled any Dao forces in the universe’s history. It possessed numerous immortal artifacts, most of which Gu Changge had obtained by erasing the remnants of immortals during the Kun Ji universe’ calamity.
These artifacts were then deposited into the national treasury. In the past, other immortal Dao forces had at most one or two immortal artifacts as foundational items; they couldn’t compare to the extravagance of the Divine Kingdom.
“As the Divine Kingdom is newly established, the territories under its jurisdiction extend beyond those traditionally held. Some distant realms are also included,” Gu Changge said as he flipped through numerous jade slips in the grand hall, reviewing the various matters that had been addressed recently.
Standing nearby in a pristine white gown, Yin Mei spoke earnestly with her slender and graceful figure, “Concerning these matters, there’s no need for excessive consideration. For instance, in the case of the Eight Wilderness and Ten Regions, everyone was aware of the relationship between you and the Heavenly Maiden. She oversees that region logically ,Eight Wilderness and Ten Regions Should also belong to the Divine Kingdom. Similarly, regarding the Demon Realm and Empress Xi yao…”
Gu Changge nodded, indicating his indifference to these minor issues. “These matters don’t require excessive concern. As for the Heavenly Maiden, when the time comes, she will establish the Heavenly Deer Hall within the Divine Kingdom, and a subtle hint will guide her on what needs to be done. The same goes for Empress Xi Yao.”
Yin Mei responded respectfully, “Understood, my lord. I will handle these matters accordingly.”
While Gu Changge focused on the current situation, he observed the overall submission of various Dao forces. Despite his expectations, the process was slower than antic.i.p.ated.
However, considering the ongoing changes in the Upper Realm, where the boundaries between the Immortal Domain and the Upper Realm were set to collide, Gu Changge hesitated to use force and disrupt the current state of peace.
The Divine Kingdom had been established to bring tranquility to the Upper Realm, and creating further upheaval would impact its reputation.
For now, he would wait until the right moment to a.s.sert control over the Upper Realm and maintain the initiative in the face of impending changes.
After all, the Upper Realm is its foundation for the Immortal Domain. Over the years, it’s more accurate to say that the Immortal Domain is like a rootless floating duckweed, constantly drifting and uncertain. Even now, I’m still determining Immortal Domain’s current situation. That’s why I’ve prepared in advance to ensure that the state of the Immortal Domain, whether good or bad, won’t affect me.
“Young master, now that these issues are temporarily set aside, should we establish various positions in the Divine Kingdom, similar to the Mortal Realm, to accommodate the desires of various sects and families? In these recent days, I’ve collected opinions from various sects and families, hoping to gain some influence within the Divine Kingdom. They don’t want to feel like they are being swallowed entirely after submitting to the Divine Kingdom. This has been a persistent concern for those contemplating allegiance.”
Following this, Yin Mei spoke up, her eyebrows lightly furrowed. These matters were addressed casually during the establishment of the Divine Kingdom, and many aspects hadn’t been meticulously defined.
While the world privately hailed Gu Changge as the G.o.d Lord, she was accustomed to addressing him as the young master.
Have you considered these matters?”
Gu Changge nodded after hearing Yinqing’s words, aware that she must have thought about handling these issues and was now informing him.
“I discussed it with Ji Qingxuan and the others. We decided to categorize positions into nine ranks based on the strength of various sects and forces. Additionally, we can further refine the cla.s.sification into mortal, spirit, divine, sacred, imperial, and immortal levels, according to different circ.u.mstances. Depending on the strength, they can ascend or descend within these ranks.”
Yin Mei spoke cautiously, simultaneously handing a thick book to Gu Changge. The book contained detailed procedures and rules on dividing authority and responsibilities.
After carefully reading through it, Gu Changge found nothing inappropriate. Although it mimicked some aspects of mortal governance, it considered the strengths of various sects and forces in the Upper Realm, which he appreciated.
‘We can also use this to create various Immortal Sealing List. Reputation was unavoidable for anyone in this world, whether they are factions or individuals of power.’
Yin Mei continued, mentioning another plan. Over the years, while managing the heavens and earth Union, she had established organizations similar to divine calculations and immortal machinery in some places, specializing in collecting information to compile rankings. This had proven to be quite effective.
Therefore, she proposed that if the Divine Kingdom ruled over heavens and earth, it could establish various rankings.
These could encompa.s.s everything from background figures to ordinary geniuses, from sects’ and families’ strengths to magical treasures and divine methods. The advantage of this approach was to gather vital energy and absorb faith, fostering greater allegiance to the Divine Kingdom.
Your idea is quite excellent; I hadn’t thought about it in detail before.
Gu Changge praised her. He understood that in this world, no matter who, fame and fortune were inevitable pursuits.