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

Chapter 118 The Rakshasa Sect wins, Lu Chen also wins, and even the God of Wealth and the King of Hell all win!
Two...two clergy?!

One is the Plague Department, and the other is the Underworld?!

"This...this, this, this..."

Wang Zhidong swayed, almost collapsing to the ground, his pupils dilated, and his lips trembled so much he couldn't form a coherent sentence.

Can this person still be considered a "mortal"?

Zeng Rou's values ​​were completely shattered and reshaped at this moment.

Just who is this cult leader before us?!

——Double gods worship! ?

This is not as simple as worshipping two deities.

If that's the case, then the whole world would be worshipped by two gods, three gods, or even a hundred gods.

The standard for dual-deity worship is that the service level of at least two deities must reach 30% or more.

This is what you call "dual deity worship".

Let alone 30%, even 10% is a height that many people can never reach in their entire lives.

Even so, Zeng Rou's belief in the "dual deity worship" was not entirely unbelievable.

However, one person holding two divine positions... at least in her limited knowledge, this was simply unheard of!

Seeing the two so shocked, Lu Chen simply smiled and continued, "So, as long as you do things diligently, you will surely reap the benefits in the future. In fact, if you are willing, you can even worship the gods of the underworld, and you will naturally be able to master another supernatural power."

"Thank you, Master!!"

The two kowtowed deeply again, their voices trembling uncontrollably.

Lu Chen changed the subject: "However, you don't need to worry about these two ventures failing. As long as you give it your all, you will surely have divine assistance and abundant wealth. Because... besides the Plague Department and the Underworld, the most esteemed of the five Gods of Wealth in the Heavenly Court's Department of Wealth, the Lord God of Wealth, is none other than my sworn brother. With His help, our endeavors will surely go smoothly!"

boom! ! ! ! !
At that moment, the air seemed to freeze completely.

Zeng Rou and Wang Zhidong froze in place once again.

Apart from the Plague Department and the Underworld.

Is the "Lord of Wealth," one of the Five Gods of Wealth, also a religious confidant?!
Faced with this series of mind-blowing, nuclear-explosive information shocks, the two finally broke down completely, as if something inside them had shattered into dust.

Wang Zhidong's eyes were unfocused as he murmured, "Master...Master, may I ask...which deity from heaven have you descended to earth? Could it be...you are the legendary...Ziwei descended to earth?"

Zeng Rou nodded vigorously. In her opinion, there was really no other reasonable possibility besides this explanation.

Lu Chen: "..."

He casually waved his hand: "Alright, I'm not saying this to show off. I only have one purpose, which is to let you know that there is no future in cults. As long as you follow me and work hard, your future will be beyond your imagination."

"Yes! We subordinates will gladly die for our leader and follow his lead without hesitation!!"

If the previous expressions of loyalty were somewhat tinged with consideration and testing, then these words now come from the heart and are completely pure.

To be fair, compared to the cult leader's extraordinary background, that so-called Xuan Gu Ancestor is nothing but a nobody.

Who could have imagined that one day, there would be such a huge difference between being a god and being a human?

That's fucking amazing!!!

My beloved leader!!!

"Please rest assured, Master, your subordinate will do everything in his power to share your burdens and work together for a great cause!"

"Good, that's excellent."

"By the way, Master, I also have something I would like to offer you!"

As Zeng Rou spoke, an antique ring appeared in her hand, which she respectfully handed over.

"The Sumeru Precepts?"

"Indeed. This ring contains a portion of the Rakshasa Cult's assets. However, because the Demon-Slaying Army arrived too quickly and fiercely this time, I simply did not have enough time to collect more, resulting in most of the Cult's assets falling into the hands of the Demon-Slaying Army. Please forgive me, Master."

"It's alright, in that situation, escaping is the top priority." Lu Chen took the ring, and after a brief examination, he knew that its quality far surpassed his own. "What's inside?"

"Reporting to the Master, there are some rare treasures, gold and silver valuables, as well as some rare and precious materials and coins inside. A rough estimate is that, converted into cash, it is about 1.5 billion."

"How...how much? Fifteen billion?!"

"It is my fault for not doing a good job. Please punish me, Master!" Zeng Rou thought Lu Chen was complaining that it wasn't enough when she saw his reaction, so she hurriedly knelt down again.

Lu Chen quickly stepped forward and helped her up with a smile: "Oh dear, Elder Zeng, you've really saved me from a dire situation!"

He was worried that he was almost ready to accumulate enough military merits, but he was still far from having enough funds for construction. Unexpectedly, someone brought him a pillow just as he was dozing off.

—That's a whopping 1.5 billion!

This time, the incorporation of the remnants of the Rakshasa Cult is like Qin Shi Huang touching an electric shock—a resounding victory!

"Okay! That concludes today's meeting. I'll arrange accommodations for you."

"Master, there's no need to trouble yourself. Once the shackles on our bodies are removed, I will take care of the resettlement of the followers. You need not worry about it."

Zeng Rou clasped her hands in a fist salute.

After a moment's thought, Lu Chen decided that this was a good idea, as it would be a good opportunity to assess Zeng Rou's actual management skills.

"Okay, I'll transfer 50 million to your account later as initial funding, and I'll supplement it later."

"Yes, Sect Master!"

"Let's go eat. Today is the first team building activity for the entire Jishetang team. Everyone should relax and have some fun."

Zeng Rou and Wang Zhidong exchanged a glance.

They knew that from this moment on, the Rakshasa Cult had become history.

What will replace it is a completely transformed Jishetang with unlimited potential!

...Afterwards, Lu Chen called Sun Yourong and asked her to arrange for a dozen or twenty buses to pick up people from Nanshan Community.

The Sun family already ran a restaurant and hotel business in Jiangdu City.

Since we're going to have to treat everyone anyway, we might as well let the Sun family earn the money.

Lu Chen booked all the rooms in the two largest hotels under the Sun family's control, allowing these more than 3,000 people to stay temporarily for a few days.

Before long, buses arrived one after another.

Lu Chen led three thousand followers, along with all the neighbors from Nanshan Community, to the hotel in a grand procession.

Since it's a gathering, let's invite the neighbors too, so everyone can have a good time.

Afterwards, the large banquet hall of the Sun's Hotel was packed with people, glasses clinked, and the atmosphere was lively.

The banquet lasted until 9 p.m.

Watching the taillights of the departing car, Wang Zhidong, standing at the hotel entrance, glanced at Zeng Rou beside him, whose gaze was still following the direction Lu Chen had left, and asked in a low voice, "Elder Zeng, what do you think of all that happened today?"

Zeng Rou withdrew her gaze and turned to Wang Zhidong, her eyes shining with an unprecedented light: "Elder Wang, we... have finally found a wise leader and truly reached the shore!"

Wang Zhidong had never seen such a bright and dazzling light in Zeng Rou's eyes.

He nodded emphatically: "Yes!!!"

……

After dropping off his parents and younger sister at Nanshan Community, Lu Chen returned to Yunding Villa alone.

"Another busy day!"

He stretched his limbs and his gaze fell on the three statues of gods in front of him and the special memorial tablet.

—The God of Wealth.

—King Yama.

—The Plague Emperor.

"Let's contact my brother first; it's been a while since we last talked."

Lu Chen took out incense sticks and respectfully inserted them into the cauldron.

As wisps of smoke rose, a soft golden light emanated from the statue.

The familiar and majestic voice of the God of Wealth echoed in his mind: "Brother..."

"Brother!" Lu Chen clasped his hands in greeting, a smile spreading across his face. "I've come to see you today because I have some good news to report!"

"Oh? What's the good news?" Jun Caishen's tone carried a hint of surprise.

"Hehe, if I complete just one more task, I'll be promoted to a new elite and be able to open my mouth and build a temple!"

"So fast?" Jun Caishen's voice rose noticeably: "Could it be!?"

"That's right, I've already taken care of that mission that was fraught with danger!"

Lu Chen patted his chest and laughed.

A brief silence fell over the other side of the statue.

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow slightly: "Brother?"

"Oh... my good brother, you are truly a genius! You actually managed to complete it?" Jun Caishen's voice was filled with joy only after he belatedly realized.

"It was thanks to my brother's guidance that I was able to seek help from Brother Yama, which allowed me to complete the mission by chance," Lu Chen said humbly, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"No, no. I didn't contribute much in this matter. But since you've succeeded, you must have already dealt with the Plague Tribe, right?"

"I dare not conceal the truth from you, elder brother. The cause and effect of this matter are..."

Before the God of Wealth, Lu Chen held nothing back, recounting the entire story from beginning to end, including how he incorporated the Rakshasa Cult.

"Slayed the City God? Became the Plague Prince? And even recruited the Plague Division's junior generals into the cult's forces among humans? My dear brother, I never imagined your experiences would be so extraordinary!"

Even Jun Caishen had to put in a lot of effort to process this experience after hearing it.

"To be honest, brother, the killing of the City God was indeed far beyond my expectations. The same goes for the Rakshasa Cult. However, I always felt that the Plague Emperor should know the true nature of the Rakshasa Cult, after all, a hundred days in the Heavenly Court is not a very short period of time."

Lu Chen stopped when she finished speaking.

With his elder brother's wisdom, he naturally understood what he meant.

It is likely that the Plague Emperor also intends to use the Rakshasa Cult to achieve certain goals for the Plague Department in the human world.

"Since this matter is over, there's no need to dwell on it. My dear brother, you've gained a lot this time, and that's the most important thing."

"Hehe, you're right, brother." Lu Chen smiled and continued to the main topic: "Brother, when the temple is built, what kind of regulations should your God of Wealth Temple have? Do you think the design of this statue is feasible?"

On the way to the hotel, Lu Chen had Zeng Rou drive while he took some time to draw several design sketches of the statue.

He flipped his palm over and presented several drawings in front of the statue.

On the drawing, the statue of the God of Wealth exudes a dignified and noble air, fully embodying the majesty and respect of a regional emperor.

"Younger brother, I, your elder brother..."

He never expected that Lu Chen, who had clearly made the promise not long ago, would now be about to fulfill it.

And it's highly likely that the first person he'll ask is himself.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Brother, a man's word is his bond. I promised to build a temple for you and gild it, and I will definitely do it!"

Upon hearing this, the God of Wealth couldn't help but show a clear change in his expression: "Good! Good!..."

　What do you think of Sun Yourong's character design? Guys, you can ignore the axe-wielding guy. If possible, I'll submit it to the editor for character reference. Also, if any talented character designers can create a few AI designs for me and post them in the comments, I'll share them with the editor.

　　
　
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