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Chapter 361 Hongjun's Sponsor, Ship Girls Attack!
"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, your opponent seems to be very strong."

"Hehehe, bestowing titles upon all gods—such boldness is truly awe-inspiring!"

"So? You still refuse to accept our Great Dao?"

As Xuan Qing had predicted, the three thousand Chaos Demon Gods were not a monolithic entity.

If the Reincarnation Demon God can seek cooperation with him, other demon gods will naturally choose the one they favor.

Some demons couldn't get along with Hongjun, but some demons were willing to place their bets on him!
Hongjun sat cross-legged on the high platform, calmly expounding the Dao.

A series of voices echoed in his mind, seemingly coming from a distant time and space, ethereal and eerie.

One after another, indescribable beings of various shapes and forms, whose specific appearances could not even be described in words, seemed to have broken free from the constraints of time and space and "came to life" in Hongjun's sea of ​​consciousness.

They surrounded him, whispering and tempting him, trying to pull him down from the throne of "Heavenly Way" and drag him into the deeper, freer, and more violent abyss of chaos.

A voice, tinged with "goodwill," rang out, as if it could see through Hongjun's deep concern for all living beings in the primordial world: "Fellow Daoist, if you really can't let go of your obsession with 'teaching' in your heart, we can also help you."

"The fallen Life Demon God's companion treasure, the 'Life Source Wheel,' still lingers somewhere in the chaos. If one obtains this treasure..."

Another voice immediately followed, filled with an irresistible temptation: "Mastering the 'Life Source Wheel' is equivalent to taking control of the source of the Great Dao of Life!"

"With a single thought, all things revive; with a single thought, all things wither!"

"In this primordial world, and even in all the myriad realms, living beings can have as many as they desire!"

"Yes!" The previously "kind" voice rang out again, with a hint of slyness in its tone.

"So what if they've been corrupted by chaos, gone mad, or died? With the power of the 'Life Source Wheel,' we can recreate billions with a wave of our hand."

"At that time, you can educate as many as you want, and select whichever kind of 'pure' beings you want."

"Wouldn't it be much better to let them grow entirely according to your will than to struggle so hard and be controlled at every turn? Why not do it?"

The demons' seductive words, like the sweetest poison, layered upon layer, attempted to corrupt Hongjun's unwavering mind, which was firmly rooted in the Heavenly Dao.

However, Hongjun Daozu remained unmoved.

He remained calm and composed, sitting on the high platform, as if the demonic sounds that could have caused even a Great Luo Golden Immortal to lose his composure were nothing more than a gentle breeze across the water, not stirring even the slightest ripple in his heart.

His eyes remained closed, and there was even a faint, indifferent smile on his lips.

His voice remained loud and clear as he preached, eloquently explaining the profound and complex principles of the universe. Every word was filled with the power of order and harmony, forming a stark contrast to the whispers of the chaotic demons in his mind.

Those indescribable beings that came from the depths of chaos, transcending the taboos of time and space, and casting their wills, saw that Hongjun was unmoved by their words. Some let out unwilling growls, while others let out meaningful chuckles, and gradually faded into silence.

"We believe you will eventually come to us."

"Hongjun, we're waiting for you!"

~~~~
Even before the aftershocks of the Investiture of the Gods ceremony had subsided, a more profound transformation was quietly unfolding across the primordial land.

One hundred thousand deities, having been granted divine titles, began to build their own divine kingdoms within their respective domains, based on the decrees of the Heavenly Court and their own understanding of the divine way.

This is not merely a symbol of authority, but the core of divine cultivation—to grasp divine power through the laws of the Great Dao, to defy one's innate nature, and to strengthen oneself.

In an instant, in the primordial world, divine kingdoms sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, scattered like stars, displaying a myriad of magnificent phenomena.

In the vast cosmos, the Star Lords draw upon the brilliance of countless stars, using starlight as tiles and divine power as beams to forge star palaces and divine kingdoms suspended deep within the universe. Stars flow and light and darkness intertwine within these structures, creating an atmosphere of mystery and unpredictability.

In the vast and desolate land, gods relied on the power of the Heavenly Dao to further elevate blessed lands into stable divine realms.

These divine kingdoms are either majestic and powerful, connecting mountains and rivers with dragon veins; or beautiful and graceful, nourishing the land and protecting hundreds of millions of living beings.

Of course, not all gods place their divine kingdoms in specific locations in reality.

In a more mysterious way, they are closely connected with the laws of heaven and earth corresponding to their own powers, sometimes hidden in the void, sometimes manifest in the human world, and sometimes placed in chaotic space-time, omnipresent.

Even worse, they used the methods for building a divine kingdom on themselves.

The divine body is a "divine kingdom," the vast magical power is the "river," the internal organs are the "city," the spiritual platform is the "capital," and the primordial spirit is the "ruler."
This unconventional method of spiritual cultivation in the divine realm attracted many deities to imitate it.

Especially the Taiyi deities, who possess many unique characteristics and mysterious methods, like to do things differently.

After experiencing the methods of governing the country by oneself, some geniuses combined the methods of weapon crafting with the methods of divine cultivation to create a giant ship that travels through the stars!

"From today onwards, our Tianhe Navy's Divine Kingdom will be our own flagship!"

The Heavenly River God General, Tianpeng Zhenjun, said: "These giant ships are not only spiritual treasures, but also divine kingdoms, and our vehicles for conquering the heavens and the universe!"

“A spiritual treasure is a treasure that possesses a spirit, so it makes perfect sense for us to imbue this giant ship with a spirit, right?”

"Since the giant ship is a divine kingdom, our ship spirit is also called the national spirit, the spirit of the divine kingdom, which is easy to understand."

"That sounds pretty good!"

When Venerable Chenxing, the founder of the Tianhe Navy, saw this plan, he asked with a smile, "Then do you need a dual cultivation technique?"

"what?"

Tianpeng Zhenjun and the Heavenly River Navy were all dumbfounded.

"Dual cultivation? What's dual cultivation?"

Venerable Chenxing replied matter-of-factly, "Of course, it's dual cultivation with your ship spirit or national spirit!"

Tianpeng was taken aback: "How can this be dual cultivation?"

"Why not?"

Venerable Chenxing gave him a look that said, "You've never seen anything like this before."

Then, Venerable Chenxing took out a scroll of scripture and handed it to True Lord Tianpeng.

Tianpeng Zhenjun took it and saw that it was titled "The Three Thousand Scrolls of Weak Water, Volume 107, One Hundred Explanations of Spiritual Objects".

"The extent to which a sentient being can exert its power depends on your imagination."

Venerable Chenxing earnestly instructed True Lord Tianpeng: "Since you can combine the divine kingdom with the giant ship and awaken its spirit, you can teach the spirit of the kingdom or the spirit of the ship to cultivate!"

“By cultivating the divine path, the divine lord becomes stronger, and the divine kingdom can also become stronger.”

"Conversely, if the spirit of the divine kingdom (giant ship) can cultivate on its own, wouldn't the divine kingdom (giant ship) also become stronger, thus having a reciprocal effect on the divine lord?"

"God and Kingdom exist, holiness and spirit are cultivated together, promoting each other and progressing together. This is the correct way to open up the path of God!"

"The Venerable One was referring to this dual cultivation!" The Heavenly River Navy finally came to their senses.

"Of course, what else did you think?" Venerable Chenxing revealed his clear eyes, his expression serious and meticulous.

It's as if it's saying: I am a legitimate god!

Venerable Chenxing said, "Furthermore, by combining the divine kingdom, the giant ship, and the spiritual treasure, my plan can also achieve a positive interaction between the deities and the spiritual treasure, perfectly solving the shortcoming that the spiritual treasure cannot cultivate and upgrade!"

"Hey, that's right!" Many of the Tianhe Navy soldiers' eyes lit up.

As expected of our Tianhe Navy's leader, he unleashed a top-tier cultivation technique right off the bat!

"Alright, I have to go now. Remember to take a good look at my scripture when you have free time; you will gain a lot from it."

After finishing his business, the Venerable One of the Morning Star departed gracefully, leaving with an air of nonchalance.

The Tianhe Navy exclaimed, "We've misunderstood him; the Supreme One could actually comprehend something so profound!"

~~~~
Meanwhile, Venerable Chenxing, who had left in a hurry, contacted Xuanqing.

"Heavenly Emperor, I have just conceived a new strategy game that will aid in the cultivation of the divine path, especially in the development of our Taiwei Yuan's navy!"

"Oh?"

Xuan Qing curiously accepted the proposal submitted by Venerable Chenxing.

"Gods Above, Ship Girls Below?"

Xuan Qing's lips twitched.

He looked at it carefully, then sent the proposal back to Venerable Chenxing with a blank expression.

"If we change the name and remove most of the Weak Water content that is not part of the normal cultivation of gods and giant ships, this plan is still feasible."

The combination of the characteristics of the divine kingdom (giant ship) and the spiritual treasure is at least very good.

Venerable Chenxing smiled.

"Then I'll change it again."

The second draft arrived quickly.

Xuan Qing glanced at it.

"The ship's spirit is above, the gods are below."

This time, Venerable Chenxing did indeed heed advice.

He truly removed most of the Weak Water content, except for the normal cultivation of gods and giant ships.

But the deity himself transformed into the Weak Water!
"Leave your proposal with me, and I'll revise it for you," Xuan Qing said.

"also!"

Venerable Chenxing gladly accepted.

Xuan Qing first changed the name of the game. "Let's call it 'Ship & Distant Land'."

Following the ideas of Venerable Chenxing, Xuanqing added some of his own interpretations.

Not long after, this Shinto strategy game was launched on StarNet.

"Heavenly Emperor, how can you indulge in such frivolous pursuits and neglect your duties!"

Fuxi, who was working diligently, was immediately displeased when he saw Xuanqing researching StarNet games.

Xuanqing's grand conferment ceremony not only expanded the ruling base of Taiwei Yuan, but also brought the primordial divine path to a whole new level.

The refinement of the methods of divine cultivation has also provided new channels for advancement for countless beings, leading to a surge in the number of cultivators.

At the same time, the establishment of the Ten Thousand Divine Kingdoms enabled the effective management and utilization of the spiritual energy, earth veins, and water veins of the primordial world.

Similarly, the number of matters that Taiweiyuan needed to be responsible for had become beyond measure.

Now, Fuxi personally oversees the Ziwei Enclosure, coordinating the allocation of resources and disputes over rights and responsibilities among the various divine kingdoms, and dynamically adjusting the divine positions based on merits.

In order to liberate himself, he also used the [Zhou Tian Xing Dou Da Zhen] to form a new star network, realizing information sharing and energy allocation among the 100,000 divine kingdoms.

Fuxi was busy running around, only to find that he was the only one working diligently.

Everyone else is slacking off, while the mighty Heavenly Emperor is developing strategy games. Is that right?
"You'll see once you play it." Xuanqing gave Fuxi a server account.

"I'm not part of the Demon God's plan to save the world!"

Fuxi glanced at it and was instantly captivated by the opening plot.

"We set sail from chaos, traversing endless abysses and crossing ancient taboos. Do you think we can reach the other side of the new era?"

"Is this 'Ships and Distant Lands'?" Fuxi gave Xuanqing a strange look.

"if not?"

Xuanqing smiled and said, "This is the collective wisdom of the Heavenly River Navy and Venerable Chenxing. I made some slight modifications to retain its fun while also providing insights into the secrets of the world and higher levels of the Great Dao."

"This first version is still in the internal testing phase. Why don't you try it out first?"

"Alright!" Fuxi also felt that he should relax a bit.

As Fuxi disappeared before his eyes, Xuanqing's lips curled into a smile.

He found a world in the spiritual realm, then took out the Chaos Coffin and lay down inside.

He's going to invite another group of players.

~~~~
"Does the Heavenly Emperor want to invite us to visit the Heavenly Realm?"

In a strange space, the God of Energy Conservation met Xuan Qing.

"That's right!"

Xuan Qing said, "Didn't we sign the Great Dao Contract? Then we are allies."

"It just so happens that Taiwei Enclosure has undergone new developments, so I would like to invite a few fellow Daoists to visit our Heavenly Realm."

"I think this will also strengthen everyone's investment confidence."

"Is that so?" The Energy Conservation Demon God looked at Xuan Qing.

Xuan Qing looked completely sincere.

The God of Energy Conservation nodded slightly, then stood still, as if discussing something with the God of Reincarnation.

"Thank you for your kindness, Heavenly Emperor."

The God of Energy Conservation regained his senses and said, "The time is not yet ripe. If we were to descend upon the primordial world directly, we would likely be rejected by it."

“It’s alright, I can get the Heavenly Dao to let us pass,” Xuan Qing said.

The God of Energy Conservation looked surprised: "The Heavenly Emperor has now mastered the complete Primordial Heavenly Dao?"

Xuanqing said, "Not yet, but it will be soon."

Seeing his composure, the God of Energy Conservation had no choice but to believe him.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "It seems that the Heavenly Emperor has gained a lot from this conferment of titles upon the gods."

Xuan Qing sighed slightly and said, "It's a pity that you fellow Daoists cannot descend directly, otherwise you would definitely benefit from the Conferred God Ceremony."

"I dare not say anything else, but at least with a divine position, you will be able to move freely in the prehistoric world."

The law of conservation of energy moved even the demon god.

His expression was gentle as he said, “Your Majesty need not worry. We have waited for so long, there is no need to rush.”

"The final battle will be the real opportunity for us to enter the fray."

“But before that, you can go out and get some fresh air. There’s no need to trap yourselves in this coffin.” Xuan Qing’s words were sincere, as if everything he did was for the benefit of the demons.

The Demon God struggled slightly with the concept of energy conservation.

Xuanqing saw this and felt there was hope.

So he said, feigning indifference, "Since you have concerns, I won't force you."

"However, Taiwei Yuan welcomes any allies at any time."

"These are two Heavenly Dao Tokens. With these, one can directly access the core of my Taiwei—the Spirit Realm."

"If anyone is interested, you can send a wisp of your spirit to travel and take a look. It's not that difficult."

Having said that, Xuan Qing left behind two tokens, turned around and left without any hesitation.

This, however, stunned the God of Energy Conservation.

woohoo~~
Amidst the swirling chaos and mist, the figure of the Reincarnation Demon God appeared.

Holding the two tokens, He wondered, "Is the Heavenly Emperor truly inviting us to be his guests?"

"I think it's true." The God of Energy Conservation nodded seriously.

"How about we go take a look?"

The Demon God of Reincarnation pondered for a moment, then finally shook his head: "No rush."

For the next period of time, Xuanqing would occasionally visit the Demon God's house.

Today, I'll update the demons on the current state of development of the 100,000-Divine Kingdom; tomorrow, I'll talk to them about the Taiwei Strategy; and the day after, I'll bring them some primordial specialties to taste.

From time to time, Xuanqing would also share the fun of StarNet with them.

"I'm currently developing a game, but I'm having trouble getting started. Could you guys give me some suggestions?"

One day, Xuanqing mentioned "The Ship and the Distant Horizon," in which the chapter about the Demon God's salvation of the world silenced the Reincarnation Demon God.

"Does the Heavenly Emperor think we can reach the other shore?" asked the Demon God of Reincarnation.

Xuan Qing laughed and said, "Of course we can! Why can't we? Haven't you already invested in my Taiwei Yuan?"

"Don't worry, we will definitely succeed!"

"Defeating Hongjun is just around the corner!"

The last sentence made all the demons burst into laughter.

As everyone sat down and discussed matters, they gradually became less distant.

"I never expected the Heavenly Emperor to be so easygoing. It seems the atmosphere in Taiwei Enclosure must be very harmonious." Through Xuan Qing's words and actions, the demons glimpsed the situation of the entire Taiwei Enclosure.

As the saying goes, sincerity begets sincerity.

Xuanqing's genuine feelings for the demons earned them their trust.

When "Ships and the Distant Land" entered its third closed beta test, Xuanqing came to inform the Demon Gods, and they offered to help Xuanqing improve the game and enrich its mysteries.

"Then, I'll leave it to you fellow Daoists!"

Xuan Qing smiled.

[Finally, they took the bait! It was worth making several batches of dumplings just for a dish of vinegar!]

What strategy game? What sincerity for sincerity?

From the moment Venerable Chenxing submitted his proposal, a plan to fish for him had already taken shape in Venerable Daoran's mind.

The chapter on the salvation of demons is prepared for these demons.

Only the Demon God truly understands the Demon God.

When they are deeply involved in the design and experience of the game, some traces will always be left behind.

He wanted to see how many beings were eyeing the primordial world as a chessboard.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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