BXBX NOVEL Chapter 120 - 119: The God in the Real World.
The reason for the feeling of disconnection was similar to his previous guess.
It had to do with his cultivation level advancing to the ‘Integration of Void’ stage and embarking on the Road to Celestials.
You should know.
In the realm of Integration of Void, the direction of cultivation, besides absorbing energy, is to comprehend the Great Dao!
So… here comes a problem.
The Dao in the Game World or the Dao in the Real World?
If he has achieved the Immortal Body and walked the Road to Fairyland, which world’s Road to Fairyland would it be?
It was precisely because of the above reasons that he felt a sense of disconnection with the Real World after advancing to the Integration of Void stage and setting foot on the Road to Celestials.
Of course.
If he wanted to erase the sense of disconnection, he could either reach the pinnacle of cultivation and directly refine the consciousness of the Heavenly Path on Earth, or he could strengthen his connection with the Real World.
Given Xuanqing’s current cultivation level, the first option was obviously ludicrous. He had no choice but to choose the second one: to strengthen his link with reality.
As for… how to strengthen his connection with the Real World.
Under his state of Absolute Holiness Abandonment of Wisdom, he quickly found the best way to do so from among the many options.
“Enfeoff the Earth God, and then make it one of my Subordinate Gods.”
“In this way, I can strengthen the connection without being bound by the Real World!”
The corner of Xuanqing’s mouth slightly raised.
Evening.
The incense guests of Qingping Temple dispersed, restoring its usual tranquility.
As usual.
Huai Qingyun was cleaning up the aftermath left by the incense guests, processing the residue left in the cauldron, and gathering the dirty cushions for cleaning.
Shining Sir’s God tablet, sweeping the floor… The small figure was constantly busy and very diligent.
An hour later.
When the work was done.
“My heart is pounding, the young me, is burning-”
Yo ya ya- hehe!” Huai Qingyun was in a very good mood, humming a little tune he had heard from one of the incense guests.
Just at this moment.
“Qingyun, come over!”
Sir?”
Hearing the voice in his mind.
Excitement flashed across Huai Qingyun’s face, and he rushed toward Sir’s closed-door cultivation room with his little legs.
Upon entering the room.
Huai Qingyun saw Sir sitting in the chair.
With the excitement in his heart, he wanted to run straight over and dive into Sir’s arms to feel his breath, but then he remembered that he seemed to have not paid his respects yet, so he quickly braked and stopped.
“Qingyun pays respects to Sir-” Huai Qingyun bowed deeply, holding his fingers together.
“Mm.”
Xuanqing nodded slightly.
“Sir.. Qingyun missed you so much.”
Huai Qingyun could no longer hold back, rushing to Sir’s side, using his little face, like a little puppy, constantly nuzzling up against him.
“Alright, alright, don’t be like this-”
Xuanqing shook his head helplessly.
As the saying goes, one can’t have his cake and eat it too. Cultivating spirits in this way allowed him to gain their loyalty. However, he had to put up with the ‘clinginess’.
In Huai Qingyun’s heart, the Sir who had cultivated him was as close to him as his foster parents, the closest person to him.
After allowing Huai Qingyun, this little guy, to be spoiled for a while.
Xuanqing’s face became serious.
“Qingyun, I have a question for you, are you willing to become the Mountain God of this Qingping Mountain, and then to become a subordinate god under my command?”
“Mountain God?”
“Sir, what is a Mountain God, and what is a subordinate God?” Huai Qingyun asked, tilting his head in confusion.
Hearing this.
After pondering for a moment.
“Managing the Qi of the leylines, sheltering lives, enjoying the Incense of
Sentient Beings while also needing to bless the area, this… is a Mountain God.”
“As for the subordinate god… you’ll know once you become the Mountain God.” Xuanqing explained.
“Wow-”
Huai Qingyun couldn’t help but cry out, his eyes brimming with an unshakeable sparkle.
“Sir, after becoming a Mountain God, there will be incense to eat, right? I am willing, Qingyun is willing to become a Mountain God-”
Seeing this scene.
Xuanqing was torn between laughter and tears.
So, his little apprentice was entirely focused on enjoying the incense offered by sentient beings.
“Indeed, after becoming a Mountain God, there will be endless incense for you to enjoy!”
“However! Nothing comes without effort in this world, so as you enjoy the benefits of the incense, you’ll also have to fulfill the duties of a Mountain God.”
Xuanqing earnestly advised.
“Qingyun understands. For example, if Qingyun works hard for Sir, Sir will reward Qingyun with incense to eat.”
Huai Qingyun tilted his head, a smug smile on his face.
“Hehe, so after I become a Mountain God, if I work hard to manage the leylines and bring benefits to the people, I’ll get rewarded with sentient beings’ incense, right?”
After this statement was made…
Xuanqing was slightly taken aback.
It’s not wrong per se, but something doesn’t quite feel right… It’s just like a job that earns money, but instead of their boss being an earthly employer, the boss is heaven and the consumers are sentient beings.
So, what does it mean for him to bestow the title of mountain deity…?
A mediator?
Xuanqing’s face took on a peculiar expression.
He shook his head.
Stop pondering about it. As long as Huai Qingyun understands the responsibilities that come with godhood, that’s all that matters.
“Right, in that case, I confer upon you the position of Mountain God of Qingping!”
After saying this-
With just a thought…
A golden token floated in the air, it was the Imperial Edict Token given by the Donghua Emperor.
It’s worth noting…
The main function of this token is to facilitate communication with the divine rules. In simple terms, it’s like a key, and it’s a master key at that.
“Hear my decree, Huai Qingyun!”
Sir, I hear you.”
As if sensing something…
Huai Qingyun quickly took two steps backward, straightened his body, and loudly responded to his master’s words.
“I, Xuanqing, the Controller of the Right Palace of the Taiji, Upper Purity, Responsible for the Sutra Signatures, confer Huai Qingyun with the position of Mountain God of Qingping Mountain!”
“As a Mountain God, it is your duty to manage the leylines and provide blessings of prosperity to all living beings!”
As his words fell…
Hum Hum-
The token floating in the air emitted a strong golden light. Even though it wasn’t dark yet, it was still incredibly dazzling.
A mysterious fluctuation emanated from Huai Qingyun’s body.
It’s done.
It’s that simple.
After becoming the Mountain God of Qingping…
Huai Qingyun felt a surge of new memories in his mind, detailing everything about ‘Earth God’.
Moments later…
After digesting all of the knowledge in his mind, he now understood how to manage leylines and how to use the power of incense to perform divine techniques, etc.
Besides…
Huai Qingyun finally understood what ‘subordinate gods’ meant. In his view, being Sir’s subordinate god was equivalent to being closer to each other, and he was more than willing to do so.
Sir, let Qingyun become your subordinate god soon!”
“Alright!”
Xuanqing nodded.
Subsequently…
He did as he had done before in Black Wind Town, accepting Huai Qingyun as his subordinate god.
Thirty minutes later…
Xuanqing got his first subordinate god in the real world.
At the same time…
The moment Huai Qingyun became his subordinate god…
The faint feeling of ‘alienation’ was greatly diminished. If you didn’t look very closely, you couldn’t feel it at all.
This confirmed his inner speculation.
As long as he conferred godhood and then designated someone as his subordinate, it would strengthen his connection with the real world and thus eliminate the feeling of alienation.
After considering this…
“Qingyun, I’ll find you another companion-”
Xuanqing gave a slight smile, then his whole body disappeared from the spot..