Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 108 Gold Coins Exploded!! (Must-Read Chapter!)
"No! Absolutely not!"

Lu Chen immediately raised his hand and retorted righteously, "My admiration for the Star Lord is like a surging river, never-ending! How could I possibly curse the Star Lord!"

"Oh? Which brat was it that insulted me, calling me a worthless god?"

Lu Chen: "..."

So he knew everything?
Indeed, there are gods watching from above.

Lu Chen scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, "Star Lord, I can explain this! Besides, given the situation at the time, I couldn't control myself for a moment, you can understand, right? Never mind, I'll still kowtow to you."

"Alright, no need for such formalities. My divine power is too great, I cannot stay in the mortal realm for long. Let's get down to business."

"Thank you, Xingjun!"

"Let's start with the calamity of Madam Zheng's death. Consider it my final test for you. However, you did not handle this matter perfectly."

Lu Chen felt a chill run down his spine.

Sure enough!

He said, "The time hasn't come yet, how could the Star Lord go back on his word?"

It really was the final test.

As for being imperfect?
I, a mere second-rank spiritual practitioner, rushed into City God Street to snatch people, and almost turned all the Yin soldiers and generals of City God Street against me. How can this be considered imperfect?
Besides, you personally killed the City God, so it has little to do with me...

Lu Chen's mind raced, but he didn't refute her.

"Now that the matter of Tianfa's murderous intent has been resolved, I have not broken my promise. But you, do not forget the agreement between us."

"Rest assured, Star Lord! I have already reached an agreement with Elder Zheng."

As for the reputation of our [Plague Department], thanks to the disciples' tireless seven-day battle, the news that the plague can be used as a killing weapon in dungeons has now spread throughout the country, and our reputation has soared!
I've heard that many people are now asking where they can worship the Plague God and pray for blessings from the Star Lord.

"Oh? Is that really so?"

"I dare not utter a single falsehood; every word I say is true!"

The Plague Emperor's voice softened noticeably: "Well done. Only my idol..."

"Rest assured, Star Lord! The world is bustling with activity, all for profit; the world is in turmoil, all for gain. As long as there is market demand, someone will surely meet it. Just wait a little longer, and spring will surely come."

"Good!" The Plague Emperor finally revealed a slight smile.

“Star Lord, then I…” Lu Chen rubbed his hands, gazing longingly at the statue.

"call out!"

Before he finished speaking, a beam of divine light shot out from the statue and entered Lu Chen's body.

Lu Chen felt a burning sensation between his brows, as if something was growing inside. He subconsciously looked at the reflective glass beside him and saw a mysterious rune that had appeared between his brows. It looked... pretty cool.

"This is?"

"This is the divine seal of my [Plague Department]. From this day forward, you will be the 'Plague-Controlling Prince' of my [Plague Department], with a status equal to that of the Five Plague-Spreading Envoys."

"The Plague-Slaying Prince?!"

Lu Chen's pupils contracted.

This is a crucial position in the Plague Department!

"Star Lord, what powers does this Plague-Slaying Prince possess?"

He pretended not to know.

"After you assume this position, no plague in the mortal world will be able to harm you."

"Absolute immunity to plague?!"

"Secondly, you can also manipulate the plague to a certain extent. You can actively disperse local plagues to save others, or you can bring down small plagues to punish evildoers. However, no matter whether they are good or evil, you must never take their lives. If you use this to do evil, you can judge the consequences yourself."

"Ah, so when I'm fighting, I can't use the plague magic to kill the enemy?"

“Supernatural powers are supernatural powers, and divine duties are divine duties; how can they be confused?”

"Got it! Got it instantly!"

In other words, he would become a real plague god in a small circle from now on.

It can control a plague in a region.

This divine talent is just too amazing!
"As for other benefits... since you're so good at leveraging opportunities, I'm sure you can use them flexibly without me having to say more."

Lu Chen chuckled: "Rest assured, Star Lord, this disciple will certainly not disgrace this title!"

From now on, Lu Chen will have one more impressive title to give!
[Plague Department] Guardian Deity - The Plague-Holding Prince!
"call out!"

Another beam of divine light shot out and entered Lu Chen's brow.

"This is the 'Plague Emperor Banner' that I crafted. Although it is not the one I possess, it is still considered a treasure in the mortal realm. By shaking the banner, it can release a sky-covering poisonous miasma that can cover an area of ​​ten to a thousand miles. Hundreds of millions of plague particles are suspended in the poisonous mist. Those who inhale it will bleed from all seven orifices and die within three days."

Of course, you can also precisely control the concentration of the toxic fog; it can cause weakness at best, and instant death at worst—it's all up to you.

With a thought, Lu Chen sent a small, dark blue flag into his palm.

"The Plague Emperor Banner! That name alone sounds powerful! With this banner in hand, I will surely be invincible and unstoppable!"

The Plague Emperor chuckled lightly: "In this world, where is there any true invincibility? Even I have suffered defeats. When you fight, if your opponent uses a weapon that counters your strength, you will have no choice but to flee for your life. Especially fire-type magic weapons, I advise you to be cautious."

—The Five Fires and Seven Birds Fan?

Lu Chen remembered that this Star Lord was apparently blown to the Heavenly Court by this innate treasure a few times...

"Disciple will remember!" Lu Chen nodded solemnly: "By the way, Star Lord, since it is a 'banner', can this treasure collect the spirits of the dead and make them for one's own use?"

"You're quite clever. Indeed, if you kill an enemy, you can use this banner to refine them into 'Plague Slaves' for your command. The life and death of a Plague Slave is entirely in your hands. Even gods and demons can be refined as long as they are within the power of this Plague Emperor Banner. If a Plague Slave has a good background, you might as well refine it into 'Five Directions Plague Ghosts' to be at your disposal."

"Hiss—" Lu Chen gasped, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips. "Star Lord, your words... are a bit too wild, aren't they? Even immortals... Oh dear! If only you had given me this banner sooner!"

Lu Chen was heartbroken.

If I had this treasure in hand when I was about to slay a demon in seven days, wouldn't I have been able to take off in no time?

"Of course, this banner has countless uses. It can not only be used to kill enemies, but also to protect oneself and conceal one's presence. You can even summon a wisp of my primordial spirit to attach to the banner to assist you. However, this method can only be used once, after which the banner will automatically destroy itself. This is a life-saving measure I have left for you. Remember: if you have other methods, never use this move without authorization, understand?"

"understand!"

Without a doubt, this was the trump card that Xingjun left him to save his life. Lu Chen would never waste such a treasure unless he was truly in dire straits.

After all, this treasure is a growth-type magic weapon; once it self-destructs, all previous efforts will be wasted.

However, if a magical artifact self-destructs, it will also suffer a backlash.

Lu Chen was naturally aware of the stakes involved.

"Young man, although I am a righteous god of the Plague Department and a high-ranking cultivator, I still have a few words to remind you."

"Please speak, Star Lord!"

"While relying on magic and magical artifacts may bring temporary pleasure, in the long run, it will ultimately make one subject to others. It is better to hone one's own skills and seek a smooth and prosperous path, which will lead to a more carefree and unrestrained life."

"What does the Star Lord mean...?"

"If you have the opportunity, you might as well seek out some supernatural methods to temper your physical body and refine your soul. Using yourself as a weapon is the best way to roam the world. No matter how strong our magic power or how fierce our magic weapons are, there will eventually be a time when we are restrained. It is better to seek the transcendence of the physical body, which is more enjoyable and practical."

Lu Chen was startled.

"Is the Star Lord guiding me... to seek the method and supernatural power to achieve physical immortality?"

"You do have some knowledge. Since you know this, it saves me a lot of trouble."

"I beg the Star Lord for guidance!"

"There are three immortals in the celestial realm who have achieved sainthood through physical means."

Upon hearing this number, Lu Chen's heart began to race.

"First: Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun, Erlang Shen Yang Jian - his physical body can see through illusions, is impervious to all laws, and has outstanding combat power."

"Secondly: the Great God of the Three Altars and Seas, Nezha the Third Prince - a lotus incarnation, pure and immaculate, with an incomparably strong physical body, unafraid of any kind of restrictions."

"Third..."

The Plague Emperor paused deliberately, and Lu Chen's heart jumped into his throat. He stared intently at the statue, afraid of missing a single word.

"That is none other than the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong, who once wreaked havoc in the Heavenly Palace, was unruly and rebellious, and after stealing the peaches of immortality and the golden pills, he forged an indestructible body!"

"If you have the opportunity to find the traces of these three immortals, then the path to the Great Dao of the Physical Body will be as close as the horizon."

The Plague Emperor's voice slowly faded.

Lu Chen, however, was already filled with excitement.

The three legendary "traitors" of Heaven!
A stone, two pounds of lotus root, three eyes, and a dog!
Finally, we have more concrete news about them!

"May I ask, Star Lord, where should we seek traces of immortals?"

"How can you see this gate if you don't enter this mountain?"

"Does the Star Lord mean... I need to cultivate my physical body first before I can be considered to have entered the path?"

"Ruzi can be taught."

"But don't our supernatural powers and abilities all come from worshipping the gods? How can we have any self-cultivated techniques or supernatural abilities?"

This time, the Plague Emperor remained silent for a long time, seemingly considering his words. After a moment, he finally spoke: "If you can't cultivate it, it's because your knowledge is still shallow... How about this, if you have the opportunity to find a method for cultivating the physical body and the soul, I will then guide you a bit."

If you don't have the right opportunity, no matter how much I say, it will be useless.

In short, the path you choose is up to you.

If you are lazy and greedy, making offerings to the gods is also a good solution.

However, the upper limit of this path has already been determined.

To become a Great Sage in the mortal realm is already the pinnacle.

Having said this much, the Plague Emperor stopped talking about the topic and didn't say another word.

However, Lu Chen's heart was already in turmoil.

Compared to the previous rewards, this seemingly casual guidance is actually the most valuable!
He never expected that to worship those three great gods, he would first have to go through the path of physical sainthood.

Only in this way can one enter their circle and have the possibility of further in-depth communication.

Otherwise, even if Lu Chen were to eventually crack the [Thousand Demon Contemplation] and try to establish a relationship with those three, it would be nothing more than a pipe dream.

Just like before, when I worshipped the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable", I clearly used the secret incantation to invite the deity, but I still suffered a backlash and ended up vomiting blood.

hiss--

Lu Chen's mind raced. He took a deep breath and solemnly clasped his hands in greeting: "I have benefited greatly from the Star Lord's guidance!"

"Alright, there's one last thing."

"call out!"

Another beam of divine light pierced into Lu Chen's brow.

"This is……?"

"These are the recipes for 108 kinds of plague pills. Your idea to break the deadlock with plague pills last time was good, and I approve it. Some of these recipes can cure all kinds of plagues and poisons in the world and save lives; there are also a few that are beneficial to spiritual practitioners, including some domineering plague pills that can help people break through their cultivation level in a short time. However, these kinds of pills have great side effects and require the consumption of essence and blood and the reduction of lifespan. You must use them with caution."

"Yes! This disciple will remember!"

When do you plan to start construction?

"This……"

Lu Chen scratched his head: "This disciple would like to set off immediately. But this disciple is all alone, and we really don't have enough manpower! We'll have to wait a few more days. As soon as we have enough manpower, this disciple will start working immediately!"

"Manpower?" The Plague Emperor suddenly chuckled. "You've taken so many benefits, yet you're making excuses. Tell me then, how many men do you need?"

"Uh... I estimate that at least seven or eight hundred people will be needed to promote this project."

"I'll give you three thousand."

"What?!" Lu Chen didn't react for a moment. "Three thousand? How are you going to give them to them? Heavenly soldiers and generals?"

"Of course, mortals." The Plague Emperor paused, a meaningful glint in his voice:
Have you ever heard of the Rakshasa Cult?

(End of this chapter)