zhè yàng róng yì jiù huò dé yí gè bǐ zì shēn zhàn lì hái qiáng de mó shén tóu yǐng ， shuí yòu huì jù jué ne ？
这样容易就获得一个比自身战力还强的魔神投影，谁又会拒绝呢？
Would anyone refuse to obtain a demon god projection stronger than their own combat power so easily?
xīn hóng zhāng yǎn kàn jiù yào dā yìng xià lái ， guān jiàn shí kè ， què fú lín xīn zhì bān 、 yòu kàn xiàng lǐ fán 。
辛宏章眼看就要答应下来，关键时刻，却福临心至般、又看向李凡。
Xin Hongzhang was about to agree, but at the critical moment, his mind turned to Li Fan.
“ nà me ， dài jià shì shén me ne ？”
“那么，代价是什么呢？”
"So, what's the cost?"
“ shì shàng qǐ yǒu zhè bān tiān shàng diào xiàn bǐng de hǎo shì ？”
“世上岂有这般天上掉馅饼的好事？”
"There could be no such thing as an easy gain like this in the world."
lǐ fán kàn zhe duì fāng réng zài fù yú wán kàng ， zài dù wēi xiào gǔ huò ：“ dài jià ？ nà wèi dà cí dà bēi de shèng rén ， yuán běn néng chéng jiù xiān zhī shàng de chāo tuō jìng jiè ， rú jīn què zhǐ néng yǐ shēn huà yù 、 zhèn yā wàn qiān shén mó ……”
李凡看着对方仍在负隅顽抗，再度微笑蛊惑：“代价？那位大慈大悲的圣人，原本能成就仙之上的超脱境界，如今却只能以身化狱、镇压万千神魔……”
Li Fan looked at the opponent who still stubbornly resisted and smiled again, enticing him: "Cost? The saint with great compassion originally could have achieved a transcendent realm beyond immortals. Now he can only turn himself into a prison to suppress countless gods and demons..."
“ zhè hái bù suàn dài jià me ？ zhǐ bù guò shèng rén cí bēi ， tì wǒ men jiāng zāi è quán dōu dǎng xià le ér yǐ 。 ruò shì nà xiē shén mó réng rán sì nüè ， xiǎng yào jiāng tā men zhào huàn ， dìng rán yào xiàn jì zì shēn shén hún cái shì 。”
“这还不算代价么？只不过圣人慈悲，替我们将灾厄全都挡下了而已。若是那些神魔仍然肆虐，想要将祂们召唤，定然要献祭自身神魂才是。”
"Is that not a cost? It's just that the saint was merciful and shielded us from all disasters. If those gods and demons still wreak havoc, you would need to sacrifice your own divine soul to summon them."
“ rú guǒ nǐ zhēn de xīn cún gǎn jī ， zhǐ xū měi rì chēng sòng shèng rén ēn dé jí kě 。”
“如果你真的心存感激，只需每日称颂圣人恩德即可。”
"If you truly feel grateful, simply praise the saint’s virtue every day."
lǐ fán zhè me yī jiě shì ， yī qiè jiù shuō de tōng le 。
李凡这么一解释，一切就说的通了。
With this explanation, everything made sense.
xīn hóng zhāng xīn zhōng de yí lǜ jǐn jiē xiāo chú ， yòu rěn bú zhù wèn dào ：“ bù zhī nà wèi shèng rén de míng hào jiū jìng shì ……”
辛宏章心中的疑虑尽皆消除，又忍不住问道：“不知那位圣人的名号究竟是……”
Xin Hongzhang's doubts were completely eliminated as he couldn't help but ask: "May I know the name of that saint?"
“ xué huì 【 shén lín shēn 】， nǐ zì huì zhī xiǎo 。” lǐ fán shuō zhe ， cháo zhe xīn hóng zhāng qīng qīng yī zhǐ 。
“学会【神临身】，你自会知晓。”李凡说着，朝着辛宏章轻轻一指。
"Learn [Deity Presence], and you will know," Li Fan said, pointing at Xin Hongzhang lightly.
zhè mén shén mó mò cè mì fǎ de nèi róng ， shà shí jiān rú cháo shuǐ bān zài xīn hóng zhāng nǎo hǎi zhōng fú xiàn 。
这门神魔莫测秘法的内容，霎时间如潮水般在辛宏章脑海中浮现。
The content of this divine and demonic incomprehensible secret technique instantly flooded Xin Hongzhang's mind like a tidal wave.
“ guǒ rán shì wú shàng miào fǎ ， dàng zhēn bù tóng fán xiǎng ！”
“果然是无上妙法，当真不同凡响！”
"Surely it is an unparalleled妙法, truly extraordinary!"
jǐn jǐn shì cóng zì lǐ háng jiān ， xīn hóng zhāng jiù dé yǐ kuī jiàn 【 shén lín shēn 】 de xuán miào zhī chù 。 gēn tā zhè bèi zi zhī qián suǒ xiū xíng de fǎ shù xiāng bǐ ， jiǎn zhí pàn ruò yún ní ， yí gè tiān shàng 、 yí gè dì xià 。
仅仅是从字里行间，辛宏章就得以窥见【神临身】的玄妙之处。跟他这辈子之前所修行的法术相比，简直判若云泥，一个天上、一个地下。
From the text alone, Xin Hongzhang could glimpse the profound nature of [Deity Presence]. Compared to all the techniques he had practiced in his lifetime, this was worlds apart—like heaven and earth.
chén jìn yú miào fǎ zhī zhōng ， bù kě zì bá 。
沉浸于妙法之中，不可自拔。
Lost in the妙法, he couldn't extricate himself.
dāng xīn hóng zhāng qīng xǐng zhī hòu ， lǐ fán yǐ jīng xiāo shī wú zōng 。
当辛宏章清醒之后，李凡已经消失无踪。
When Xin Hongzhang came to, Li Fan had already vanished.
“ jiù kǔ jiù nàn ， hóng chén cí bēi 。” xīn hóng zhāng dī shēng zì yǔ zhe 。
“救苦救难，红尘慈悲。”辛宏章低声自语着。
"Rescue the suffering, redemptive compassion," Xin Hongzhang whispered to himself.
dé le mì fǎ ， dì yī jiàn shì zì rán jiù shì zhǎo dì fāng xiū liàn 。
得了秘法，第一件事自然就是找地方修炼。
With the secret technique in hand, the first thing was naturally to find a place to practice.
xīn hóng zhāng qiáng yā xià xīn tóu de xīng fèn ， fǎn huí le jiǔ shān zhōu fáng hù bǎo lěi zhōng 。
辛宏章强压下心头的兴奋，返回了九山州防护堡垒中。
Xin Hongzhang forcibly suppressed his excitement and returned to the defensive fortress of Nine Mountain State.
huā fèi zhòng jīn zū le jiān yǐn mì děng jí zuì gāo de xiū xíng mì shì ， xīn hóng zhāng pán zuò qí zhōng ， àn zhào 【 shēn lín shēn 】 zhōng suǒ miáo shù de fāng shì xiū xíng qǐ lái 。
花费重金租了间隐秘等级最高的修行密室，辛宏章盘坐其中，按照【身临身】中所描述的方式修行起来。
He spent a large sum renting the highest level of a secluded meditation chamber. Sitting cross-legged inside, Xin Hongzhang began practicing according to the description in [Deity Presence].
hēi àn zài qiǎo rán jiān jiàng lín mì shì 。
黑暗在悄然间降临密室。
Darkness quietly descended upon the chamber.
xīn hóng zhāng fǎng fú yòu huí dào le nà wàn qiān mó shén suǒ zài de wú biān guǐ yù 。
辛宏章仿佛又回到了那万千魔神所在的无边鬼蜮。
Xin Hongzhang seemed to have returned to that endless realm of countless demon gods.
bù guò gēn zhī qián suǒ jiàn de yīn fēng zhèn zhèn 、 guǐ kū shén háo de kě bù chǎng jǐng bù tóng ， cǐ kè zhè guǐ yù zhōng fǎng fú xiàn rù le jué duì de jìng zhǐ zhuàng tài zhōng 。
不过跟之前所见的阴风阵阵、鬼哭神嚎的可怖场景不同，此刻这鬼蜮中仿佛陷入了绝对的静止状态中。
But unlike the terrifying scenes of howling winds and ghostly cries he had seen before, this realm now appeared completely still.
wàn qiān shén mó zhī shàng ， yī xī kě jiàn yī wèi bēi tiān mǐn rén de mó hú shēn yǐng ， sàn fà zhe dào dào wēn nuǎn de guāng máng 。
万千神魔之上，依稀可见一位悲天悯人的模糊身影，散发着道道温暖的光芒。
Above the myriad gods and demons, a faint figure of a compassionate saint could be vaguely discerned, emitting rays of warm light.
xīn hóng zhāng xīn zhōng de kǒng jù zhú jiàn xiāo chú ， dài zhe jī dòng yǔ jìng yǎng de xīn qíng 、 cháo zhe tiān shàng de shēn yǐng gōng jìng xíng le yī lǐ 。
辛宏章心中的恐惧逐渐消除，带着激动与敬仰的心情、朝着天上的身影恭敬行了一礼。
Xin Hongzhang's fear gradually dissipated as he respectfully bowed to the figure in the sky with excitement and reverence.
ér hòu shén niàn piāo hū yú zhè wàn qiān shén mó zhōng ， bù duàn gǎn yìng zhe 。
而后神念飘忽于这万千神魔中，不断感应着。
Then his divine consciousness drifted among the countless demon gods, continuously sensing them.
zài tā fēi guò qí zhōng yī zūn mó xiàng de shí hòu ， hū de xīn zhōng yī dòng 。
在他飞过其中一尊魔像的时候，忽的心中一动。
As he passed by one demon statue, suddenly something stirred within him.
kǒu zhōng niàn niàn yǒu cí ， xià yī kè ， nà zūn mó xiàng měng rán zhēng kāi le yǎn jīng 。
口中念念有词，下一刻，那尊魔像猛然睁开了眼睛。
He muttered under his breath. In the next moment, that statue's eyes snapped open.
jìng zhǐ de guǐ yù hōng rán pò suì ， xiàn shí zhī zhōng ， yī zūn bā shǒu bā bì 、 tǐ tài wēi yán de mó shén ， chū xiàn zài xīn hóng zhāng miàn qián 。
静止的鬼蜮轰然破碎，现实之中，一尊八首八臂、体态威严的魔神，出现在辛宏章面前。
The still realm shattered explosively. In reality, a powerful eight-headed, eight-armed demon god appeared before Xin Hongzhang.
“ jìng rán shì 【 shě tuó luò 】！”
“竟然是【舍陀雒】！”
"Turns out it’s [Shetuo Luo]!"
xīn hóng zhāng dùn shí jī dòng wàn fēn 。
辛宏章顿时激动万分。
Xin Hongzhang was instantly elated. According to the secret technique, Shetuo Luo ranked among the top hundred of all demon gods! He couldn’t believe his luck!
gēn jù mì fǎ jì zǎi ， shě tuó luò de shí lì zài wàn qiān mó shén zhōng wèi yú qián yì bǎi zhī liè ！ méi xiǎng dào zì jǐ jū rán yǒu rú cǐ hǎo de yùn qì ！
根据秘法记载，舍陀雒的实力在万千魔神中位于前一百之列！没想到自己居然有如此好的运气！
Xin Hongzhang tried to communicate with this divine projection using his divine sense. A dark and sticky sensation spread through his divine sense into his mind.
xīn hóng zhāng shì tú yòng shén shí gēn miàn qián zhè zūn shén mó tóu yǐng gōu tōng 。 yīn àn 、 nián chóu de chù jué ， shùn zhe zì jǐ de shén shí yán shēn dào zì jǐ de shí hǎi zhōng 。
辛宏章试图用神识跟面前这尊神魔投影沟通。阴暗、粘稠的触觉，顺着自己的神识延伸到自己的识海中。
Xin Hongzhang was alarmed but quickly calmed down as Shetuo Luo’s commands felt like being controlled by an arm.
xīn hóng zhāng xīn zhōng yī jīng ， bù guò hěn kuài ， shě tuó luò chuán lái de rú bì zhǐ shǐ de gǎn jué ， jiù ràng tā fàng xià le xīn zhōng de dān yōu 。
辛宏章心中一惊，不过很快，舍陀雒传来的如臂指使的感觉，就让他放下了心中的担忧。
Manipulating Shetuo Luo for an attack, Xin Hongzhang couldn’t hide his excitement.
cāo zòng shě tuó luò jìn xíng le gōng jī ， xīn hóng zhāng nán yǎn miàn shàng jīng xǐ 。
操纵舍陀雒进行了攻击，辛宏章难掩面上惊喜。
"This demon god just summoned is stronger than the three friends of Fan Li. If I were to teach [Deity Presence] to other cultivators..."
“ zhè zūn shén mó cái gāng bèi zhào huàn ， jiù bǐ fán lì dào yǒu de nà sān zūn hái gèng qiáng 。 rú guǒ wǒ zài jiāng 【 shén lín shēn 】 chuán shòu gěi qí tā xiū shì ……”
“这尊神魔才刚被召唤，就比樊立道友的那三尊还更强。如果我再将【神临身】传授给其他修士……”
Xin Hongzhang fell into reverie.
xīn hóng zhāng shà shí xiàn rù le xiá xiǎng zhī zhōng 。
辛宏章霎时陷入了遐想之中。
"Unworthy talents, arrogant ones, and those without conscience should not be allowed..."
“ yōng cái bú yào 、 mù zhōng wú rén zhě bú yào 、 méi yǒu liáng zhī zhě bú yào ……”
“庸才不要、目中无人者不要、没有良知者不要……”
Recalling Fan Li's selection criteria, Xin Hongzhang began pondering suitable candidates.
xīn hóng zhāng xiǎng qǐ fán lì duì tā suǒ shuō de tiāo xuǎn tiáo jiàn ， kāi shǐ sī kǎo qǐ le hé shì de rén xuǎn 。
辛宏章想起樊立对他所说的挑选条件，开始思考起了合适的人选。
Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, Li Fan, who had used Shetuo Luo to clearly see Xin Hongzhang’s expressions, smiled satisfactorily. The myriad demon gods were naturally the divine projections Li Fan had cultivated while practicing [Three Calamities and Hundred Tribulations Divine Technique].
yǔ cǐ tóng shí 。
与此同时。
The secret technique of Deity Presence was actually a cultivation vessel for Li Fan himself, summoning his divine projection to reside within.
qiān lǐ zhī wài ， jiè zhù shě tuó luò jiāng xīn hóng zhāng de shén qíng kàn de yì qīng èr chǔ de lǐ fán ， lù chū le mǎn yì de xiào róng 。
千里之外，借助舍陀雒将辛宏章的神情看的一清二楚的李凡，露出了满意的笑容。
The ability to control it as if by arm's reach was merely the divine projection reading the cultivator’s consciousness and acting on its own.
suǒ wèi de wàn qiān shén mó ， zì rán jiù shì lǐ fán xiū xíng 【 sān zāi bǎi jié míng shén fǎ 】 ér chéng de niàn tou huà shēn 。
所谓的万千神魔，自然就是李凡修行【三灾百劫明神法】而成的念头化身。
It was akin to Li Fan depositing part of his consciousness in other cultivators' minds, nurturing and strengthening them through their divine senses. This was the fate of those who practiced [Deity Presence].
nà shén lín shēn mì fǎ ， shí zé jiù shì yǐ xiū xíng zhě zì shēn wèi péi yǎng mǐn ， zhào huàn chū lǐ fán de niàn tou huà shēn 、 gōng qí jū zhù 。
那神临身秘法，实则就是以修行者自身为培养皿，召唤出李凡的念头化身、供其居住。
"Now my divine sense is stronger than that of a realm-combining powerhouse. If I were to use this method, thousands or even tens of thousands of cultivators would become my resting grounds for divine consciousness..."
kàn shàng qù néng gòu rú bì zhǐ shǐ de cāo zòng ， shí zé shì niàn tou huà shēn dú qǔ le xiū xíng zhě de yì shí ， zì fā de xíng wéi 。
看上去能够如臂指使的操纵，实则是念头化身读取了修行者的意识，自发的行为。
"The strength will expand by hundreds or thousands times. Truly an unexpected收获."
jiù xiāng dāng yú lǐ fán jiāng zì jǐ yì shí de yī bù fèn ， jì yǎng zài le bié de xiū shì chù 。
就相当于李凡将自己意识的一部分，寄养在了别的修士处。
"Moreover, it's more wonderful. My divine projections residing in these cultivators' minds can subtly influence and change their thoughts, making them completely subservient to me."
jiè zhù tā men de shén shí ， wēn yǎng 、 zhuàng dà 。
借助他们的神识，温养、壮大。
"Hahaha..." Li Fan couldn't help but emit a dark, low laugh.
wèi tā rén zuò jià yī shang ， ér hún rán bù zhī 。 zhè jiù shì xiū xíng 【 shén lín shēn 】 de xià chǎng 。
为他人做嫁衣裳，而浑然不知。这就是修行【神临身】的下场。
He seemed to see the vast number of cultivators in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance falling into the trap of [Deity Presence].
“ rú jīn wǒ de shén shí qiáng dù ， bǐ qǐ hé dào qiáng zhě dōu yǒu guò zhī ér wú bù jí 。 ruò shì yòng zhè zhǒng fāng fǎ ， chéng qiān shàng wàn de xiū shì huà zuò wǒ shén niàn xiū yǎng de wēn chuáng ……”
“如今我的神识强度，比起合道强者都有过之而无不及。若是用这种方法，成千上万的修士化作我神念休养的温床……”
"Widespread dissemination will surely attract attention from the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance."
“ qiáng dù hái yào qiān bǎi bèi de péng zhàng 。 dàng zhēn shì yì wài shōu huò 。”
“强度还要千百倍的膨胀。当真是意外收获。”
"Given its distinct characteristics, as soon as Mo Ru Bin learns about this, he will definitely recognize it as a handiwork of my former co-religionists..."
“ ér qiě ， gèng miào de shì 。 wǒ de niàn tou huà shēn jì jū zài zhè xiē xiū shì shí hǎi zhōng ， hái néng gòu qián yí mò huà de yǐng xiǎng 、 gǎi biàn tā men de sī wéi 。 ràng tā men chè dǐ wèi wǒ suǒ yòng 。”
“而且，更妙的是。我的念头化身寄居在这些修士识海中，还能够潜移默化的影响、改变他们的思维。让他们彻底为我所用。”
"All I need to do is sow more seeds."
“ hē hē hē ……” lǐ fán bù yóu fā chū yī zhèn yīn àn 、 dī chén de xiào shēng 。
“呵呵呵……”李凡不由发出一阵阴暗、低沉的笑声。
Li Fan's figure flashed and he flew out of Nine Mountain State.
tā fǎng fú yǐ jīng kàn dào ， wàn xiān méng jiāng huì yǒu dà liàng de xiū shì lún xiàn zài zhè shén lín shēn mì fǎ xià le 。
他仿佛已经看到，万仙盟将会有大量的修士沦陷在这神临身秘法下了。
Next, he returned to the various states in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. He covertly enticed eighty cultivators to practice [Deity Presence] before stopping.
“ guǎng fàn de chuán bō ， kěn dìng huì yǐn qǐ wàn xiān méng de guān zhù 。”
“广泛的传播，肯定会引起万仙盟的关注。”
Including the initial Xin Hongzhang, there were a total of eighty-one cultivators who had initially practiced.
“ tè xìng yǐ jīng rú cǐ míng xiǎn le ， zhǐ yào mò rú bīn zhī xiǎo cǐ shì ， jiù yí dìng néng kàn chū lái ， zhè shì xī rì xuán tiān jiào tóng páo de shǒu bǐ ……”
“特性已经如此明显了，只要墨儒斌知晓此事，就一定能看出来，这是昔日玄天教同袍的手笔……”
"Hmm? That kid is quite swift, already producing second-generation cultivators," Li Fan sensed and was very satisfied with Xin Hongzhang's efficiency. "In at most half a year, the numbers will be substantial."
“ wǒ xū yào zuò de ， jiù shì zài duō bō zhǒng diǎn zhòng zi 。”
“我需要做的，就是再多播种点种子。”
"Coming soon, coming soon." Li Fan returned feeling content.
lǐ fán shēn xíng shǎn dòng ， fēi dùn lí kāi jiǔ shān zhōu 。
李凡身形闪动，飞遁离开九山州。
During this time of his diligent sowing, as expected, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance issued an announcement to build its first free trade state in Nine Mountain State.
jiē xià lái ， tā fǎn huí wàn xiān méng gè zhōu 。 qiǎo rán gǔ huò le yī gòng bā shí wèi xiū shì xiū xíng 【 shén lín shēn 】 hòu ， zhè cái bà shǒu 。
接下来，他返回万仙盟各州。悄然蛊惑了一共八十位修士修行【神临身】后，这才罢手。
The news spread throughout the world. Countless cultivators who admired the Five Elders Association and those hoping for a quick rise rushed towards Nine Mountain State.
jiā shàng zuì chū de xīn hóng zhāng ， dì yī pī xiū xíng de xiū shì ， gòng yǒu bā shí yī míng 。
加上最初的辛宏章，第一批修行的修士，共有八十一名。
Along with the announcement came numerous detailed regulations, including plans for Nine Mountain State's development over the next century, resource distribution rules, and more.
“ ń ？ nà xiǎo zi de dòng zuò hái tǐng xùn sù de me ， zhè me jiù yǒu dì èr dài xiū shì le 。” lǐ fán gǎn yìng piàn kè ， duì xīn hóng zhāng de bàn shì xiào lǜ shí fēn mǎn yì 。
“嗯？那小子的动作还挺迅速的么，这么就有第二代修士了。”李凡感应片刻，对辛宏章的办事效率十分满意。
The most eye-catching was a clause: ordinary cultivators had no right to purchase caves or land in Nine Mountain State. Only those who made outstanding contributions to its development could have this privilege. To prevent powerful individuals from using underhanded means, all land transactions would be publicly announced via the Heavenly Mystical Mirror.
“ zuì duō bàn nián ， shù liàng jiù huì shí fēn kě guān le 。”
“最多半年，数量就会十分可观了。”
Any misconduct could be reported by any cultivator, and the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance would investigate thoroughly without leniency!
“ kuài le ， kuài le 。” lǐ fán xīn mǎn yì zú de fǎn huí 。
“快了，快了。”李凡心满意足的返回。
(End of Chapter)
Would anyone refuse to obtain a demon god projection stronger than their own combat power so easily?
Xin Hongzhang was about to agree, but at the critical moment, his mind turned to Li Fan.
"So, what's the cost?"
"There could be no such thing as an easy gain like this in the world."
Li Fan looked at the opponent who still stubbornly resisted and smiled again, enticing him: "Cost? The saint with great compassion originally could have achieved a transcendent realm beyond immortals. Now he can only turn himself into a prison to suppress countless gods and demons..."
"Is that not a cost? It's just that the saint was merciful and shielded us from all disasters. If those gods and demons still wreak havoc, you would need to sacrifice your own divine soul to summon them."
"If you truly feel grateful, simply praise the saint’s virtue every day."
With this explanation, everything made sense.
Xin Hongzhang's doubts were completely eliminated as he couldn't help but ask: "May I know the name of that saint?"
"Learn [Deity Presence], and you will know," Li Fan said, pointing at Xin Hongzhang lightly.
The content of this divine and demonic incomprehensible secret technique instantly flooded Xin Hongzhang's mind like a tidal wave.
"Surely it is an unparalleled妙法, truly extraordinary!"
From the text alone, Xin Hongzhang could glimpse the profound nature of [Deity Presence]. Compared to all the techniques he had practiced in his lifetime, this was worlds apart—like heaven and earth.
Lost in the妙法, he couldn't extricate himself.
When Xin Hongzhang came to, Li Fan had already vanished.
"Rescue the suffering, redemptive compassion," Xin Hongzhang whispered to himself.
With the secret technique in hand, the first thing was naturally to find a place to practice.
Xin Hongzhang forcibly suppressed his excitement and returned to the defensive fortress of Nine Mountain State.
He spent a large sum renting the highest level of a secluded meditation chamber. Sitting cross-legged inside, Xin Hongzhang began practicing according to the description in [Deity Presence].
Darkness quietly descended upon the chamber.
Xin Hongzhang seemed to have returned to that endless realm of countless demon gods.
But unlike the terrifying scenes of howling winds and ghostly cries he had seen before, this realm now appeared completely still.
Above the myriad gods and demons, a faint figure of a compassionate saint could be vaguely discerned, emitting rays of warm light.
Xin Hongzhang's fear gradually dissipated as he respectfully bowed to the figure in the sky with excitement and reverence.
Then his divine consciousness drifted among the countless demon gods, continuously sensing them.
As he passed by one demon statue, suddenly something stirred within him.
He muttered under his breath. In the next moment, that statue's eyes snapped open.
The still realm shattered explosively. In reality, a powerful eight-headed, eight-armed demon god appeared before Xin Hongzhang.
"Turns out it’s [Shetuo Luo]!"
Xin Hongzhang was instantly elated. According to the secret technique, Shetuo Luo ranked among the top hundred of all demon gods! He couldn’t believe his luck!
Xin Hongzhang tried to communicate with this divine projection using his divine sense. A dark and sticky sensation spread through his divine sense into his mind.
Xin Hongzhang was alarmed but quickly calmed down as Shetuo Luo’s commands felt like being controlled by an arm.
Manipulating Shetuo Luo for an attack, Xin Hongzhang couldn’t hide his excitement.
"This demon god just summoned is stronger than the three friends of Fan Li. If I were to teach [Deity Presence] to other cultivators..."
Xin Hongzhang fell into reverie.
"Unworthy talents, arrogant ones, and those without conscience should not be allowed..."
Recalling Fan Li's selection criteria, Xin Hongzhang began pondering suitable candidates.
Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, Li Fan, who had used Shetuo Luo to clearly see Xin Hongzhang’s expressions, smiled satisfactorily. The myriad demon gods were naturally the divine projections Li Fan had cultivated while practicing [Three Calamities and Hundred Tribulations Divine Technique].
The secret technique of Deity Presence was actually a cultivation vessel for Li Fan himself, summoning his divine projection to reside within.
The ability to control it as if by arm's reach was merely the divine projection reading the cultivator’s consciousness and acting on its own.
It was akin to Li Fan depositing part of his consciousness in other cultivators' minds, nurturing and strengthening them through their divine senses. This was the fate of those who practiced [Deity Presence].
"Now my divine sense is stronger than that of a realm-combining powerhouse. If I were to use this method, thousands or even tens of thousands of cultivators would become my resting grounds for divine consciousness..."
"The strength will expand by hundreds or thousands times. Truly an unexpected收获."
"Moreover, it's more wonderful. My divine projections residing in these cultivators' minds can subtly influence and change their thoughts, making them completely subservient to me."
"Hahaha..." Li Fan couldn't help but emit a dark, low laugh.
He seemed to see the vast number of cultivators in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance falling into the trap of [Deity Presence].
"Widespread dissemination will surely attract attention from the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance."
"Given its distinct characteristics, as soon as Mo Ru Bin learns about this, he will definitely recognize it as a handiwork of my former co-religionists..."
"All I need to do is sow more seeds."
Li Fan's figure flashed and he flew out of Nine Mountain State.
Next, he returned to the various states in the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance. He covertly enticed eighty cultivators to practice [Deity Presence] before stopping.
Including the initial Xin Hongzhang, there were a total of eighty-one cultivators who had initially practiced.
"Hmm? That kid is quite swift, already producing second-generation cultivators," Li Fan sensed and was very satisfied with Xin Hongzhang's efficiency. "In at most half a year, the numbers will be substantial."
"Coming soon, coming soon." Li Fan returned feeling content.
During this time of his diligent sowing, as expected, the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance issued an announcement to build its first free trade state in Nine Mountain State.
The news spread throughout the world. Countless cultivators who admired the Five Elders Association and those hoping for a quick rise rushed towards Nine Mountain State.
Along with the announcement came numerous detailed regulations, including plans for Nine Mountain State's development over the next century, resource distribution rules, and more.
The most eye-catching was a clause: ordinary cultivators had no right to purchase caves or land in Nine Mountain State. Only those who made outstanding contributions to its development could have this privilege. To prevent powerful individuals from using underhanded means, all land transactions would be publicly announced via the Heavenly Mystical Mirror.
Any misconduct could be reported by any cultivator, and the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance would investigate thoroughly without leniency!
(End of Chapter)