New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 281 Annual Faith List
Faced with Yuan Zhu's persistent questioning, the passive Nie Yin always answered every question thoroughly.

At this moment, her emotions gradually became agitated. She felt as if she had been drawn into a dangerous event, participating in a conspiracy of 'an evil god illegally invading the real world'.

Am I playing the role of an 'accomplice' right now? How exciting!

She glanced at Yuan Tang, who was looking at her with curiosity, and calmly said, "First of all, you should stop cultivating immediately!"

Dangerous 'otherworldly contaminated species' like these, once they actively cultivate, will reveal strong and unfamiliar contamination fluctuations, easily alerting the [Lawful Surveillance Network] that covers the entire city. Even with the shielding effect of [haunted houses], it's not absolutely safe.

Of course, if the siblings were thrown into the [Garden of Disease], it wouldn't matter. Even if they broke through to the [Heavenly Rank] inside, it wouldn't affect the mortal world.

Yuan Zhu, who had redeemed a copy of "Guide to Smuggling into the Foam Layer" at [Happy Home], was familiar with this and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, the environment for their cultivation doesn't exist in the real world. The 'extraordinary power (Qi Refining Technique)' they possess has entered a passive semi-dormant state."

Yuan Zhu used the [Reversal Law] to check the physical condition of the two siblings. Their internal energy was currently in a dormant state, operating at minimal power to prevent the meridian system from atrophying or degenerating.

As for improving their breathing techniques? Absolutely not. After escaping the 'miasma-polluted environment,' they are no longer able to cultivate; they can only unilaterally consume their limited true qi, which cannot be replenished.

Good news: After leaving the [Feathered World], their bodies are no longer subject to the negative effects of the 'apocalyptic environment'. Therefore, they no longer need to maintain the activity of their 'Qi threads' to eliminate various pollutants and erosions from their bodies.

The 'True Qi' within my body can sustain me for a long time. There's no rush to find a substitute for 'polluted spiritual energy'. At worst, I can open a [Three Phases] and follow Yuan Zhu to cultivate the orthodox 'Path of Shadow/Holy Light'.

Seeing that the siblings had already taken the initiative to restrain and suppress the polluted aura within their bodies, Nie Yin thought these two 'polluted beings' were quite sensible and teachable, so he continued, "Secondly, we need to apply for legal identities for them and bind them together. Then, quickly fill out the [Faith Declaration] to obtain the blessing of the resident deity. This will greatly enhance their connection with Duling Star, and they can use the causal relationship with the deity to shield themselves from external detection."

The siblings are seen as heavily polluted helium balloons, detached from the real world. They could be rejected and banished at any moment due to their "impulse to ascend," drifting away from the ground (the real world) and disappearing.

Once they obtain legal status, they use the ten or so "faith slots" per person to establish a connection with the divine. It's like ten thin, not-so-strong threads anchoring two large balloons to the ground.

These 'threads' may not be strong enough, but they're better than doing nothing. With this 'connection of faith,' an additional layer of interference can be added, allowing them to better infiltrate the human world.

This was a plan Yuan Zhu had learned from the manual, but he didn't understand the specifics of its implementation. Hearing Nie Yin explain it so clearly, he asked curiously, "Why do you seem so knowledgeable? Have you been involved in similar incidents?"

Nie Yin nodded: "It often happens between different schools of thought in [Rain Academy] that some students with connections smuggle beautiful 'demons' from the [Spirit Realm]. In addition, some dangerous experiments also transfer 'contaminated life' to the mortal world and then cover it up with [faith]. I've seen senior students apply for faith for 'demons'."

Yuan Zhu became interested: "Oh? What recommendations do you have in this regard?"

As a newcomer who had been in a transmigration for less than half a year, Yuan Zhu had acquired a great deal of extraordinary knowledge and common sense from the fragments of his predecessor's memories, as well as from places like [Rain Courtyard and Happy Home].

However, there is still a void in the area of ​​'faith' and interaction with deities. Those illusory memories are like reflections in a mirror or the moon in the water, lacking any real sense of reality.

Because of his status as a transmigrator, he was afraid of being discovered by outsiders and was extremely averse to contacting the 'faith' he had declared. Since his arrival, he had never actively contacted the 'faith' he was affiliated with, nor had he received any 'blessings'.

Nie Yin was unaware of his employer's situation and explained in a very ordinary tone: "The more powerful the god, the fewer constraints are imposed after successfully applying for faith, and the worse the benefits are. However, the obligations they fulfill and the attention they receive are also very little."

"Conversely, if one worships a relatively less popular or weaker deity, one will enjoy greater benefits and be treated with more respect. However, the corresponding obligations will increase, and the restrictions will be more stringent. Once one exhibits outstanding behavior, one is more likely to be noticed by the deity. Gaining the favor of the deity is also a way to step into the realm of the extraordinary."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhu immediately thought of ordinary people who had steadfastly upheld their faith in the [Sanctuary] for decades, regularly visiting the church every month. Once their 'accumulated faith' reached a certain number of years, they could undergo a free qualification test; or they could recommend their own relatives.

Once approved, one can apply for the [Stigmata Ritual] and become a free Holy Light-type consumable (humanoid candle). Yuan Zhu, on the other hand, can only pay money and use connections to imprint the [Stigmata], becoming a consumable by paying for it.

He asked curiously, "Which faiths have you chosen? Which deities does the [Rain Courtyard] use as shields to hide 'smugglers'?"

Nie Yin: "This year I applied for 10 faiths, namely: [Siming. Frog God], [Siming. Mother of Black Goats], [Deep Sleep Aid God], [Lord of Eye Protection], [Tuesday Discount Alliance (Divinity)], [Flying Instant Noodle God], [Sterilization and Cleaning Spell], [Craftsman], [Blood Ink], [Red Ripper]."

Yuan Zhu was completely dumbfounded. He didn't understand, but he was greatly shocked!

Not only him, but the two siblings standing to the side, listening intently to learn, also had the same expression of bewildered admiration. They looked at Nie Yin with adoration, whose expression was calm, whose head was bowed, and whose short hair covered half of his cheek.

Surrounded by the three people's admiring gaze, Nie Yin, who was in the center, blushed slightly and her mental state was extremely unstable. Her favorability rating fluctuated wildly, indicating the turbulent state of her inner emotions.

This feeling of being the center of attention was so unfamiliar, something she had never experienced before. Her mind went blank, her body stiffened, but she was excited and somewhat enjoying it.

Yuan Zhu then seized the opportunity to ask, "I can understand your belief in the [Fate God Frog], but why are there also things like the [Tuesday Discount Alliance], the [Cleansing and Sterilizing Spell], and the [Blood Ink]? Can spells be believed in?"

Of the ten deities Nie Yin believed in, he could only understand the [Fate God Frog God]. As for the other deities, they all seemed strange. Zhu Zi: "Could you explain in detail so that these two children can also open their eyes and understand the benefits of [true god worship]?"

Enjoying the attention and the feeling of being sought after, Nie Yin nodded reservedly: "Yes. The [Tuesday Discount Alliance] is not a specific deity, but a [Business Pantheon]. Any business god who holds a [Brand.Divinity] can apply to join. Believing in this [Pantheon] is equivalent to believing in countless business gods. Believers can go to any store that worships a member of the [Discount Pantheon] on Tuesdays to enjoy limited-time discounts."

After Nie Yin's brief introduction, Yuan Zhu suddenly realized that this "business pantheon" called "Tuesday Discount Alliance" had a bit of the flavor of "fantasy Pinduoduo and group buying".

Rather than calling it a "business pantheon," it's more accurate to describe it as a "business platform" blessed by divine power. As long as believers persist in praying daily, it's like checking in on a mobile app, accumulating points (divine blessings).

When visiting a shop that enshrines any of the [Business Gods], you can get discounts on specific items by using 'Blessings (accumulated points)'.

As for the "Tuesday Discount," it's similar to "KFC Crazy Thursday." It's a business tactic used by commercial pantheons to expand their influence and stimulate the fervor of their followers. Regardless of whether you devoutly pray every day, as long as you pray every Tuesday, you can receive a blessing similar to a "limited-time discount coupon," which you can then redeem at designated stores.

Because "Tuesday Discounts.Divine System" is a super platform covering the New Federation, with numerous "Business Gods" as members, believers only need to mindlessly check in and pray to redeem "discount coupons" for any product from any "Business God" within the divine system. These products offer excellent value for money and have a significant influence.

As a poor, indebted student, Nie Yin has long adhered to the belief of the "Tuesday Discount Alliance," checking in every day and mastering various group-buying and group-buying methods, which saves him a lot of money.

The two siblings, who had occasionally ventured into the underground market of [Insect City, Upper District], naturally understood commercial transactions. Meanwhile, the underworld also had its own 'spiritual beliefs'.

Therefore, upon learning that the "Tuesday Discount Deities" group has many participating deities and very little binding force on believers, and that one can accumulate fewer "blessings (points)" simply by praying sincerely; and that one can also enjoy "crazy limited-time discounts" every Tuesday, they immediately expressed strong envy and longing.

Many great deities surround and serve me, bestowing all sorts of discounts and goods upon me. This 'life in the upper realm' is truly blissful!
There was no information about the "Tuesday Discount Alliance" in the memories of the original body. But in Yuan Zhu's current view, it was just a primitive and simple "Pinduoduo group buying platform" that did not require any mobile phone or data signal, and could connect to the "divine system" directly through "brain faith prayer".

Furthermore, long-time believers (users) can regularly receive 'divine pronouncements.' In other words, the mobile app sends alerts about nearby merchants offering discounts and provides money-saving tips. The aim is to stimulate consumption and enhance positive feedback loops within the faith.

Yuan Zhu paused for a moment, then asked, "How effective is this [Business Pantheon] in blocking illegal immigrants?"

Nie Yin recommended, "The commercial gods of the [Alliance Pantheon] are all weak, but together they constitute a [powerful divine force]. Moreover, because there are many affiliated gods, the mixed faiths create excellent interference effects. I personally recommend it."

Yuan Zhu: "Very good! Then what about the [sterilization and cleaning spell]? Is that also a term from a deity?"

Nie Yin shook his head: "No, this is an internal ritual constructed by [Rain Academy]. You can understand it as [Rain Academy] constructing its own 'academy concept' into a corresponding 'divine essence.' And the [sterilization and cleaning spell] is a 'divine art.' Under normal circumstances, a believer's faith intensity needs to be very high, and they need to maintain prayer for a long time to convert into a 'divine art.' But within Rain Academy, as long as one declares their faith in the [cleaning spell], they can borrow the power of the academy to efficiently sterilize and disinfect the laboratory."

Yuan Zhu quickly realized that [Rain Academy] was exploiting a loophole in the 'common people's belief system'. By using virtual deity technology, they were building a [ritual hub] on campus, where any student could use this [cleaning spell] to efficiently sterilize and disinfect the laboratory.

This saves a significant amount of money on 'Holy Light materials (Holy Water, Ash)'. It also allows students who did not choose the [Transcendent System] and are simply learning Transcendent knowledge to get hands-on experience.

This is similar to him lowering the [Anti-Law] and allowing Nie Yin, Yuan Tang, and Yuan Tiao to control the [Shadow Power] without restraint or restriction.

Yuan Zhu: "What about other faiths? Please introduce them."

Nie Yin: "I am a student of the Frog School, so naturally I must believe in the Fate God, the Frog God. Is that alright?"

Candle thought of the headless, skinned frog god statue she had worshipped for many years, a statue shrouded in the resentment and curses of frogs, and nodded. It was clear that this statue had been refined to a high degree by her, an ordinary human, and had already been bound to its owner.

Nie Yin continued, "【Siming. Mother of the Black Goat】is my zodiac sign, so naturally I have to declare it. It has never changed over the years."

Yuan Zhu expressed his understanding, as his predecessor seemed to have always declared himself a believer in "Siming Spider" since childhood, which was his zodiac sign.

As for the siblings, they were completely bewildered. What is the zodiac animal associated with the God of Destiny? Is there a cicada? (Yuan Zhu: No cicada, but there is a moth. How about that? Surprised?)
"【Deep Sleep God】is a 'Dream God' of the benevolent alignment. He can protect believers from 【Nightmare Pollution】and improve their sleep quality. In recent years, 【Rain Academy】introduced the 【Nightmare School】, which caused mild corruption and contamination of the academy dormitories. Many people have chosen this faith to ensure their sleep quality, relieve the stress of the day, and not leave fatigue for tomorrow."

Yuan Zhu: "That's great, university is really good. They actually provide this kind of faith!"

The "Sleep Aid God" was something I'd never even heard of before. But if I believed in it, does that mean I can't go have fun in "Yellow Millet Village"?

"The Lord of Eye Protection can effectively protect the eyesight of believers. In addition, there are three different 'World Eye Care Days' in the New Federation. By believing in the Lord of Eye Protection, one can apply for three holidays a year."

Nie Yin, who routinely covers her right eye, revealing a gruesome scar, clearly has something wrong with her. Her choice of "Master of Eye Protection" is likely not as simple as being able to apply for three days of annual leave each year.

"The Flying Instant Noodle God is a newly emerging deity native to the West Coast. The benefits of worshipping him are simple: do you know about the Art of Food Creation? With enough devotion, you can accumulate one bucket of 'instant noodles' each week. Blessings can be accumulated, and you can summon food from any location where you can communicate with him. If you worship him devoutly for a whole year, you will have 52 buckets of instant noodles pre-stored in an unknown dimension to face any crisis."

(End of this chapter)