The God of Heavens

Chapter 146 The Transformation of Yao Guang
The light of the Chaotic Cave Heaven gradually faded, and Lin Yu opened his eyes. His eyes seemed to contain a reversed galaxy, deep and vast. He slowly rose, his aura restrained as an abyss, yet giving people an invisible sense of pressure, like a volcano that might erupt at any moment.

"It's time," he murmured to himself, taking a step forward and disappearing from the spot.
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The Sacred Land of Yao Guang, at the summit of the divine city.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, an ancient palace appears and disappears, its gates inscribed with the two characters "Yaoguang," written in bold, flowing strokes, exuding a vast and majestic aura. This is the Yaoguang Divine Palace of the Divine City Lord.

During his trip to Zhongzhou, Lin Yu gained insight into the secrets of how the Immortal Divine Dynasty ruled the eight wastelands. Those ruling techniques, which used dragon energy as a bond and earth veins as a foundation, could be used to perfect the Daoist system of the Yao Guang Holy Land.

Now, the Hell dimension is growing ever larger, and with the comprehension of the True Words of the Netherworld, many schemes have finally become possible. In particular, the construction of the "Netherworld Net" based on the Gates of Hell—this would be a monumental feat that would overturn the entire cultivation world.

"Ordinary communication jade slips can only transmit sound over a thousand miles, and even the gates of holy lands are subject to spatial constraints." Lin Yu lightly tapped the jade table with his fingertips, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. "But the gates of hell can ignore spatial barriers; if they could be constructed into a network..."

However, a problem arose. Although the Gates of Hell can connect Yin and Yang, the energy required to support a vast network covering the eight wastelands is enormous. In the past, sacrificers would offer sacrifices to open the passages, which is not fundamentally different from the teleportation gates of various holy sites.

"The power of faith."

If we take the Gates of Hell as the node and the power of faith as the bond, we can create a spiritual network that connects heaven and earth. At that time, the transmission of information will transcend the boundaries of time and space, and the way the cultivation world communicates will undergo an unprecedented transformation.

From one-way communication to the Internet of Everything, this will be an epoch-making breakthrough!

The plan to build a spiritual network had been brewing in his mind for a long time. This was not a sudden whim, but a well-thought-out deduction. From the internet in technological civilization to the virtual god realm in the ancient immortal era, all these things proved this possibility.

He recalled the Void God Realm from the chaotic ancient era. It was a spiritual world jointly constructed by the various Immortal Kings of the Immortal Ancient Era, where the Great Dao Laws were no different from the real world. Cultivators could enter it with their primordial spirits to cultivate, and their insights could be brought back to the present world as if they had experienced it firsthand. When the people of the ancient kingdoms worshipped the gods, they could enter it by reciting the true names of the Immortal Kings.

"If others could do it, why can't I?" Lin Yu murmured to himself.

The power of faith is the key to building this network. Unlike the celestial kings' power to create the world, he intends to use a more systematic approach, making the willpower of all beings the cornerstone of the network. This is not about replicating the illusory realm of gods, but about creating a cultivation and exchange platform suitable for this era.

However, to accomplish this monumental task, two major challenges need to be addressed: first, the method for constructing a spiritual network; and second, a massive foundation of faith. These two aspects complement each other and are indispensable.

Lin Yu resolved to adapt the Yao Guang sect's model, drawing inspiration from the Holy King Sect, and to send his disciples into the mortal world to govern the people. He envisioned building a Pure Land, modeled after the Central Plains Divine Dynasty, to benefit all living beings. Only in this way could he gather boundless faith and lay the foundation for the Netherworld Heavenly Net.

Inside the council hall of the Yao Guang Holy Land, the dazzling spirit lamps suspended among the carved beams and painted rafters illuminated the entire hall as if it were daytime. Lin Yu stood tall and straight as a pine tree in the center of the hall, his gaze steadily fixed on the Yao Guang Holy Lord seated in the main seat and the elders on either side.

"Holy Lord, Elders," Lin Yu's voice was clear and powerful, "Currently, cultivation resources in the mortal realm are not yet fully developed, and many talented individuals are unable to embark on the path of cultivation. This disciple suggests learning from the Central Continent Divine Dynasty's approach, extending the Holy Land's influence into the mortal realm, and establishing Daoist academies in major cities."

He continued in detail, "Disciples at the Dao Palace Realm can be stationed there to teach and guide mortals in their cultivation. In return, statues can be placed in each Dao Academy to gather the power of incense offerings. At the same time, the Holy Land will provide ample source stone resources for disciples who descend the mountain, ensuring their cultivation is not affected."

The Holy Lord of Yao Guang stroked his long beard, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Inside the hall, the elders whispered among themselves; some nodded in agreement, while others frowned.

"Oh?" The Holy Lord of Yao Guang raised an eyebrow slightly. "Holy Son, please explain in detail."

Lin Yu's gaze was profound as he slowly spoke, "The trip to Zhongzhou allowed me to witness many ancient cities, and their methods of city construction and energy cultivation were indeed exquisite. In contrast, my Yao Guang Holy Land, though a top power in the Eastern Wilderness, remains confined to the realm of cultivators. If we could emulate Zhongzhou and establish a foothold in the mortal world, we could gather the faith of ordinary people and cultivate the dragon energy of the earth's veins, greatly benefiting the Holy Land's development." However, the elders still harbored doubts. A white-haired elder frowned and asked, "Holy Son, although the plan sounds good, will the disciples be willing to descend the mountain?"

"What if this teaching and instruction interferes with their own cultivation?" The other elders nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with worry.

Lin Yu smiled calmly, and with a flick of his sleeve, 30,000 cubic meters of source stones poured down like a galaxy, piling up into a small mountain in the center of the hall, their dazzling light illuminating the surroundings. Dozens of other source stones floated in mid-air, emanating rare auras such as dragon energy, phoenix blood, and star essence.

"There will be plenty of source stones!" Lin Yu said confidently. "With these divine sources, the disciples' cultivation resources will be guaranteed, so there's no need to worry about their cultivation stagnating."

As a Source Master, he has no shortage of Source Stones, and what he took out this time was only a small part of them.

Next, Lin Yu demonstrated the various secret techniques he had acquired during his exploration of the Immortal Abode. Among them, the ancient Heaven-Turning, Mountain-Embracing, and Human King Three Seals were particularly eye-catching.

These are mostly Saint-level secret techniques, which are invaluable in the current era and enough to arouse the enthusiasm of many elders.

"These can serve as rewards to encourage our fellow disciples."

Several white-haired elders suddenly stood up, their cloudy old eyes flashing with a terrifying light.

"This...this is the legendary Heaven-Turning Seal?" A purple-robed elder's voice trembled, his withered fingers almost poking at the floating jade slip. "I've seen it recorded in ancient texts; this technique can be traced back to the mythical era!"

Another elder with crimson eyebrows stared intently at the mark that flowed with the aura of humanity, his beard trembling violently: "The Human King's Seal! A secret passed down only during the rise of humanity! The Holy Son has actually managed to find such a complete inheritance!"

The eldest elder, suddenly burst into tears and knelt down with a thud: "Heaven bless my Yao Guang! This unification of the three seals aligns with the Great Dao of Heaven, Earth, and Man. If one can comprehend it, it will surely greatly increase the strength of my Yao Guang lineage and ensure its continuation for ten thousand generations."

The hall erupted in chaos. The dozen or so ancient monsters who had lived for thousands of years were all thrown into disarray. Some used hand seals to verify the authenticity, some pinched their thighs to confirm it wasn't an illusion, and others couldn't wait to begin copying the Dao patterns.

The jade cup in the hands of the Holy Lord of Yao Guang suddenly shattered, the nectar splashing onto his dragon robe without him noticing. He stared intently at the three floating Dao seals, his Adam's apple bobbing: "Holy Son, do you know that this Mountain-Embracing Seal alone is worth exchanging for three spirit mines?"

Lin Yu revealed such a secret technique, and the many elders naturally had no objections and all agreed to it.

"Each city's Daoist academy has set up defensive arrays, and elite disciples patrol them regularly," Lin Yu replied calmly. "Furthermore, a communication network can be established using the 'Tongyou Mantra,' so that the Holy Land can provide immediate support should anything happen."

A hush fell over the hall as the elders pondered in silence. The Holy Lord of Yao Guang, his gaze profound, suddenly asked, "Is the Holy Son's action an attempt to emulate the ancient sages and establish a moral order in the secular world?"

Lin Yu remained noncommittal: "This disciple simply feels that rather than letting mortals scatter like sand, it would be better to guide them onto the path of cultivation. In the long run, this would greatly benefit our holy land."

After some discussion, the Holy Lord of Yaoguang finally nodded: "In that case, we shall do as the Holy Son says."

(End of this chapter)