Both sides suffered countless deaths and injuries.

Hatred as deep as the ocean.

"Father!"

Biyao, pulled by You Ji, clenched her small fists tightly, her eyes filled with worry. The bodies of Poison God and Jade Sun Child had not yet cooled. She didn't want Wan Renwang to follow in their footsteps, yet she was helpless to prevent it.

Just as everyone's thoughts were in turmoil, Lin Jingyu's calm voice rang out, "Our God is great and majestic, welcoming all believers to join!"

Wan Renwang and Three Wonderful Fairy immediately sighed with relief. Their lives were spared.

"However..."

Just then, their hearts leaped to their throats with Lin Jingyu's next words. The word 'however' was always feared...

"However, in the future, if anyone tarnishes the glory of our God or brings shame upon our God, no matter who it is, they will be executed without mercy!"

Lin Jingyu's voice was resonant, and the Immortal Sword above his head sang with vibrancy. Everyone's hearts trembled, including Daoxuan, Tian Buyi, and the others. This statement was clearly not just for Wan Renwang and Three Wonderful Fairy but was meant for all.

"We, Wan Renwang and Three Wonderful Fairy, pay respect to the Sect Hierarch! We will heed the Hierarch's teachings and will never disgrace our God's glory. For the glory of our God, we are willing to shatter our bones and die a thousand deaths!" Wan Renwang and Three Wonderful Fairy then bowed with clasped hands.

Immediately after, they called forth Biyao, You Ji, Jin Ping'er, and others, who all came forward to pay their respects to Lin Jingyu, the Sect Hierarch.

Sigh! Tian Buyi and the others sighed internally. It seems there's no hope of eradicating these devils from the Demon Sect now.

Lin Jingyu had just assumed the position of Sect Hierarch today; his earlier effortless annihilation of Jade Sun Child and Poison God was precisely to establish his authority. Naturally, they would not challenge Lin Jingyu's authority at this time.

"Those who wish to join the Divine Church will later be registered by designated personnel."

Lin Jingyu looked at the remaining people and then waved his hand grandly. Vast golden characters appeared in the sky, announcing, "This is the 'Meditation Method' passed down by our God. As long as you pray, you will receive God's grace. To pray is to be a disciple of our God; there are no other requirements."

"Thank you, Sect Hierarch Lin, for bestowing the technique!" the crowd exclaimed, bowing excitedly in gratitude.

Having witnessed the recent sacrifices, no one doubted the truth of Lin Jingyu's words. Prayer brings divine grace. Although they didn't know how much, the offer was tempting enough to excite them. Everyone's eyes widened, memorizing the words as they began to recite them on the spot. For a moment, the sound of chanting echoed through Qingyun, reminiscent of a temple or a school.

Lin Jingyu didn't linger for long; he, along with a group of powerful experts, moved to Yujing Palace. Inside the grand hall, Lin Jingyu sat in the seat of honor, with Daoxuan next in rank. Below them were the heads of the various peaks, along with Wan Renwang and Three Wonderful Fairy. Biyao, Jin Ping'er, and other younger-generation members stood behind their respective elders.

"Now that the Hongmeng Divine Sect has just been established, we cannot neglect the spreading of faith. When all the people in the world believe in our God, it will be time for us to sacrifice once more!"

Lin Jingyu looked at the crowd, getting straight to the point, and spoke aloud, "Our God is omniscient and omnipotent, and the contributions you make are clearly seen by our God! And our God is never stingy in rewarding faithful believers, as you have just seen!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd's eyes lit up. This was especially true for Yun Yilan, Wan Renwang, and others who had joined later. They had been incredibly envious of the rewards Daoxuan and the others had received. Now, they finally had their chance!

"For the faith of our God, we are willing to shatter our bodies, spill our brains, and die ten thousand deaths without regret!" the crowd declared in unison.

"Good!" Lin Jingyu nodded, satisfied, looking at the spirited and determined experts. It surely wouldn't be long before they could spread the teachings throughout the world.

"Sect Hierarch, may I inquire about the requirements for the sacrifices?" Three Wonderful Fairy couldn't help but ask.

Having seen Lu Xueqi and the other two achieve godhood in one step, directly becoming gods and even capable of Ascending God Country, she had long been entertaining the idea. Now, at last, she had found the opportunity to ask.

Yun Yilan, Wan Renwang, You Ji, and others immediately perked up their ears.

"Regarding treasures—be they cultivation techniques or divine weapons—as long as they are treasures, they are acceptable. There are no specific requirements."

Lin Jingyu knew this wasn't what Three Wonderful Fairy was truly asking about. Eyeing her voluptuous and enticingly graceful body, he continued, "As for the Sacred Girls offered as sacrifices, two conditions must be met for a one hundred percent successful offering."

"First, the woman must be pure and flawless."

"Second, she must possess the great destiny of an entire realm."

The crowd understood the first condition. In many places, human sacrifices to deities were indeed made using virgin boys and girls, or pure maidens—for example, sacrifices to river gods, mountain gods, and so on. However, those were false gods. They either didn't exist or were demons and evil spirits in disguise. The virgin boys, girls, and pure maidens sacrificed to them would either die or be eaten by monsters.

But the God of Hongmeng is a great Immortal True God; sacrifices offered to Him not only survive but also receive tremendous Nature.

They themselves wished they could be offered up as sacrifices!

But what on earth was this 'great destiny of an entire realm'?

Lin Jingyu noticed their perplexity and explained, "This 'great destiny' is a kind of heavenly mandate, something you cannot perceive!"

"Sect Hierarch, can you tell if Jin Ping'er and I possess this great destiny?"

Three Wonderful Fairy didn't conceal her desire to be offered as a sacrifice. Looking at Lin Jingyu, her heart pounded—nervous, expectant, apprehensive.

"You barely qualify. Your disciple is also acceptable," Lin Jingyu replied.

His words made Three Wonderful Fairy's and Jin Ping'er's eyes light up, their hearts filled with joy.

This meant they could be offered as sacrifices in the next ritual! People naturally strive for higher positions, just as water flows to lower places. The prospect of Ascending God Country and becoming deities in a single step was an irresistible temptation for them. Besides, they were both orphans with few attachments in this world.

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.