Chapter 350 - Chapter 350: Era of Longevity and the Ruler of Immortal Gods
Chapter 350: Era of Longevity and the Ruler of Immortal Gods
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The 36 Heavenly Generals flew up under the golden light and entered the Investiture of the Gods, adding another 36 names. They flew out from behind the Investiture of the Gods and landed below the four Saints, the Saint Marshals and the Three Heavenly Lords. They stood in a row with a magnificent aura and similarly condensed a statue behind them. However, it was not as majestic as the immortal gods above. Even so, the scene was extremely spectacular!
The giant statues of immortal gods that filled the sky were shocking!
With the Martial Dao World having lasted until now, there were at least tens of thousands of races, and any race would fantasize about immortal gods. They would imagine those omnipotent existences as immortal gods, or the deeds of ancient experts would be processed by their descendants and evolve into stories about immortal gods.
All sentient beings would fantasize about immortal gods.
The term ‘immortal god’ was just an illusion.
Today, the Dao Ancestor made their dream come true!
Looking at the mighty immortal gods in the sky, all the spectators felt their emotions surge. They were excited and their blood boiled.
Outside Jingcheng, the myriad races also knelt and looked up to the gods.
Countless believers in the Mental Wander Realm were even more fanatical.
As soon as the titles were announced, all living beings went crazy!
“Qing’er, Zhu Tianzhi, Jia Ye, and Qi Yuan are conferred the titles of the Four Great Celestial Masters!”
The Dao Ancestor’s voice sounded again, and the four of them flew up. Loud cheers sounded on the martial peak of Longqi Temple. The Dao Ancestor had not forgotten about Longqi Temple!
After the Four Great Celestial Masters, there were the immortals of the four upper divisions: the Thunder Division, the Fire Division, the Plague Division, and the Battle Division. Four individuals would be chosen for each department to be in charge of the order of heaven and earth.
One by one, the chosen ones took off. The citizens discovered that although there were quite a few chosen with the surname Jiang, most of the chosen immortal gods were not from the Jiang Family, which meant that the Dao Ancestor was just and fair. Moreover, the relatives the Dao Ancestor chose were all people who had shocked the world and made great contributions to the dynasty. The youngest, Jiang Shan, had conquered many ancient ruins for Heavenly Jing and obtained many martial arts techniques and treasures for them.
Next would be the next Four Immortal Departments. They were the
Constellations, the Three Mountains and the Five Peaks, Gods of Rain and Cloud, and the Gods of Good and Evil. There were many immortal gods in each department, including Bai Qi, Golden Crow, Tai Wa, Tai Xi, and White Dragon.
Jiang Changsheng took good care of his old friends. After all, he did not have many good friends after so many years. In the past, it was his good friends who fawned over him. Now, it could be considered as repayment. However, this group of people was not very large. Most of the positions of the other immortal gods were chosen from among his believers. Only a few were popular among the people and had great merit.
More and more immortal gods appeared in the sky, especially when the eight immortal gods appeared. It could be said that they occupied most of the sky. Their status and rank could be seen from their ranking and the height of the statues.
There were more and more immortal gods, such as the Heavenly Generals of Disha, the Star Kings, the Star Officials, and so on.
Those who were not selected became even more anxious, especially those with high realms or high statuses. They had always felt that there was hope.
Jiang Changsheng did not intend to distribute all 365 legitimate god positions, leaving only dozens of seats for future selection.
“From now on, the number of Heavenly Soldiers will be 100,000!”
Jiang Changsheng’s voice sounded again. The 100,000 Heavenly Soldier position excited the entire city.
Many people who had lost hope rekindled their hopes. Even if they were Heavenly Soldiers, they could still be considered as immortals!
“Li Yan, Chen Sheng, Tang Guangpu, Zhou Ji, Liu Bo, Ren Jie, Zhou Yiyi, Lu Kun, Jiang Xingku, Jiang Zhou, Han Long…
The Dao Ancestor spat out names one after another. Under the golden light, it accurately illuminated the chosen ones. There were even Heavenly Soldiers outside the city.
Those Heavenly Soldiers who were selected were extremely touched. They did not expect the Dao Ancestor to know their names.
The commoners, martial artists, and the foreign races were all curious. Could it be that the Dao Ancestor could really remember 100,000 names?
One by one, the Heavenly Soldiers were sucked into the Investiture of the Gods and landed beneath the immortals. They occupied the sky and added plates to the magnificent scenery of the immortals.
The living beings in the Mental Wander Realm were filled with hatred. They should have gone to the Dao Ancestor as soon as possible, and perhaps they could have become Heavenly Soldiers.
“I know that Cheng Da. He is just in the One Grotto-Heaven Realm. How can he become a Heavenly Soldier?”
“Damn it. I’m in Guangtian. It is too far away from Heavenly Jing. I shouldn’t have hesitated before.’
“There should be a second apotheosis.”
“This ascension is really spectacular. I’ve already noted down the names of those legitimate gods. In the future, they will be existences we need to curry favor with.’
“Don’t be discouraged. We have already embarked on the path of cultivation and have surpassed all living beings. How many people are still doubting us?”
“That’s right. If others don’t believe us in the future, there is no need to persuade them anymore.”
The believers discussed as they looked up at the scene of the gods in the sky.
In the capital.
Divine Lord Zi Huan’s subordinates were in a dilemma. Should they contact Divine Lord Zi Huan at this time? However, the Dao Ancestor was an immortal god. If they contacted Divine Lord Zi Huan, would they be discovered?
In addition, they had already seen Chang Yaoling being granted godhood, which caused great waves in their hearts.
Could they also become gods?
Even though they belonged to the Chang Clan, their talent was average. They would at most obtain a reward from Divine Lord Zi Huan if their task was successful. However, how could a reward compare to becoming an immortal?
If it were not for Chang Yaoling, no matter how shocked they were, their position would not have been shaken. However, Chang Yaoling had been granted godhood!
The middle-aged man took a deep breath and said, “Why don’t…
“Chang Li!”
The Dao Ancestor’s voice sounded and the middle-aged man was stunned. This was his real name. When he came to the Lower Realm, he used a fake name.
The others were also shocked. To their horror, they saw a golden light shooting over, covering the middle-aged man and pulling him into the sky.
Not long after, the Dao Ancestor chanted another surname. One of them was taken away by the golden light, and the rest were completely shocked and knelt down.
What did that mean?
The Dao Ancestor was an omniscient god!
Even Chang Yaoling did not know their real names. They also have not mentioned their real names once after they descended to the Lower Realm, so how could the Dao Ancestor know?
They could not understand and could only transform their doubts into admiration and reverence.
If the Dao Ancestor had only recognized their real names, they would only feel fear. However, some of them had already become Heavenly Soldiers. It was inevitable that they would think about themselves. Could they also become Heavenly Soldiers?
At that moment, all of them abandoned Divine Lord Zi Huan and prayed for themselves.
After chanting for a long time, more and more Heavenly Soldiers appeared in the sky. All of them condensed a statue that was only dozens of feet tall, but it was still dignified and imposing.
Ultimately, everyone sent by Divine Lord Zi Huan became Heavenly Soldiers.
The reason why Jiang Changsheng knew their real names was because he had read their memories before. Everything happened without anyone knowing.
They were taken in as Heavenly Soldiers to control them and mess with their hearts. Even if he could not mess with their hearts, he could forcefully suppress them. Coincidentally, these people were not weak.
Until dusk, when all 100,000 Heavenly Soldiers were finished being chosen, all of them were in the Grotto-Heaven Realm. This wave had drawn out more than half of Heavenly Jing’s combat strength, but Jiang Ziyu did not feel heartache.
Instead, he was filled with infinite expectations. After this ascension, Heavenly Jing’s reputation would reach its limit, because only Heavenly Jing could grant godhood!
He did not expect the ascension to be so magnificent and unbelievable.
“The apotheosis has ended. If anyone achieves great merit in the future, they will have their own opportunities to be ranked in the immortal class!”
Jiang Changsheng sat above the immortal gods. Compared to the legitimate gods below, he seemed insignificant. However, the more he was like this, the higher his status was.
“Immortals, ascend to the Heavenly Court!”
As soon as Jiang Changsheng finished speaking, his magic power covered the immortal gods and the 100,000 Heavenly Soldiers before he transformed into a golden streak of light and disappeared from the sea of clouds.
“Farewell, Your Majesty! Farewell, Dao Ancestor!”
The citizens of Jingcheng cheered in unison. It was earth-shattering and deafening.
The immortal gods were in a trance. When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a resplendent hall. Jiang Changsheng sat on the throne of the Celestial Emperor while Mu Lingluo sat beside him. She had been conferred the title of Queen Mother.
Lingxiao Palace!
The immortal gods sized up their surroundings. The white pillars of the Lingxiao Palace were carved with patterns of dragons and phoenixes, vivid and lifelike. The immortal gods could see the sea of clouds outside the hall. It was obvious that they were in the sky.
“From today onwards, the Three Heavenly Lords will be in charge of the order of the Heavenly Court. The four Saint Marshals will train the Heavenly Soldiers. After each party inherits their godhood, they will begin to carry out their responsibilities.”
Jiang Changsheng said and pulled the attention of all the immortal gods to him. Then, the immortal gods answered in unison.
“The lifespan of the legitimate gods is equal to that of the heavens. As long as I don’t die, your lifespan will not dissipate. Don’t reveal this to the beings outside the Heavenly Court. In addition, the position of a legitimate god is not fixed. In the future, I will make the heavenly rules. If a legitimate god violates the heavenly rules, they will also be sent down to the mortal world. They will experience the suffering of reincarnation and have to accumulate good karma before returning to the Heavenly Court. You can leave first and find your own Heavenly Palace. Your names are in front of it.”
Jiang Changsheng waved his hand.
The immortal gods were excited as they bowed and left.
Their lifespan was equal to the heavens!
That alone was enough to make them so excited that they were about to faint.
Very soon, only Jiang Changsheng, Mu Lingluo, Chen Li, Yang Che, and Venerable Bai were left in the Lingxiao Palace.
Chen Li and the other two were still in a trance. They had expected to be granted godhood, but they did not expect that they had still underestimated it.
Jiang Changsheng said, “In the future, there will be a selection of fairies selected by the Queen Mother. A thousand fairies will be chosen. The female fairies of the Heavenly Court are all controlled by the Queen Mother. Heavenly Lords, your mission is to familiarize yourselves with the divine power of the legitimate gods before you come to visit me.”
“Understood!”
Chen Li, Yang Che, and Venerable Bai answered in unison and left under Jiang Changsheng’s instructions.
Mu Lingluo could not help but ask, “Is a thousand too much?”
Jiang Changsheng said, “A thousand is only the current quota. You don’t have to choose all of them immediately. In the future, while you are training, choose those women with merit and let them ascend from the human world.’
Only the 365 legitimate gods on the Investiture of the Gods had the same lifespan as the Investiture of the Gods. The other Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Officials only accepted the luck of the Investiture of the Gods. In theory, the number of Heavenly Officials could be unrestricted.
Mu Lingluo nodded and lamented, “I didn’t expect the Heavenly Court to be like this. The name of those immortal seats sounds like it encompasses everything in the world. If the immortal gods carry out their responsibilities, all beings will be blessed.”
Jiang Changsheng looked at the blue sky outside the Lingxiao Palace and said calmly, “There is no such thing as eternal blessings. Sooner or later, the Heavenly Court will become rigid and even corrupt, evil, and so on. However, the goal of the Heavenly Court is to protect all living beings, punish evil and promote good. This will never change.”
Mu Lingluo looked at his side profile with admiration in her eyes.
Sitting with Jiang Changsheng today made her feel as if a lifetime had passed.
She felt that she was really lucky to have obtained Jiang Changsheng’s favor. It was all thanks to her accidental encounter with Jiang Changsheng in her previous life.
“Let’s go. Follow me into the Purple Cloud Palace to train in the future.” Jiang Changsheng stood up and said. The Investiture of the Gods had already passed down the responsibility the immortal gods had. With the Three Heavenly Lords in charge, he did not have to work too hard.
The current Heavenly Court was still considered weak. As the Investiture of the Gods became stronger, there would be more high-level immortal positions such as the Three Pure Ones, the Four Royalties, and the Five Emperors in the future.
Next, it would depend on how Chen Li and the other two coordinated!
The Great Wilderness would set off the era of the immortal gods!