I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

Standing to the side, Ah Xiang's feelings were somewhat complicated.

He didn't know if Leopard was a true god, but after displaying such power, she should be a god.

“Those were…”

Ah Xiang asked.

“Those are impurities. They cannot be eliminated by normal means and can only be cleansed with purifying fire… She is the divine child who can control purifying fire.”

Lu Ban thought for a moment and pointed to Leopard.

Since Leopard is cooperating so well, Lu Ban will just have to make do with it.

"Son of God!"

All the crew members prostrated themselves and knelt before the leopard.

"We want to build a shrine to worship the gods and resist the evil spirits."

Lu Ban spoke again.

Sia's power needs to be solidified through rituals. Only in this way can she radiate and cover the entire island, eliminating all the impurities that appear.

“Let’s go back to shore and find more people.”

Lu Ban decided to stay in this world a little longer.

Upon hearing Lu Ban's words, Changzheng hurriedly ordered the sailors to raise the sails.

It was only then that Nagamasa realized that the doldrums had begun to blew new winds.

They returned to the small island that had served as a pirate stronghold, reunited with the rest of the pirates, and after another long voyage, finally returned to port.

This was the first time Lu Ban had ever seen Kazuma from this era.

The standard of living here was roughly at the end of the 19th century, except that steam power was not yet widespread, animal power was still the main source of income, the port was bustling, but it was mostly a place for the exchange of small commodities, and fishing was still the main source of income for the people living by the sea.

As soon as Lu Ban stepped onto the port, he noticed that the residents here had rather solemn expressions on their faces.

After making some inquiries, Nagamasa learned that the capital had been struck by a natural disaster, resulting in many deaths, chaos, and widespread fear.

There are still many countries on the mainland, each fighting its own wars, which occur frequently.

"A natural disaster?"

Lu Ban thought about it and felt that at this time, the possibility of a natural disaster occurring within the mainland was not high, and it was more likely to be the influence of filth.

If filth appears in inland areas, then there is certainly no way for people to continue living there.

Lu Ban recalled that the Wajima Shrine where Shen Ying was located was the political and cultural center of Wajima in the future, meaning that the vast majority of the population lived there. Therefore, the political and cultural center of this era would inevitably be the periphery of the future.

"Why don't you go and see for yourself?"

Leopard was quite into character; she maintained a solemn and reserved demeanor in front of others, but only acted like a child in front of Lu Ban.

She grabbed Lu Ban's hand and took a step forward, and the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The sky turned red, the color of firelight reflecting off the dark clouds. Ahead, the once prosperous and glorious city was engulfed in flames, and screams filled the air. Even more chilling was the sound of something writhing.

Lu Ban saw a group of people ahead.

Soldiers clad in rattan armor and wielding long spears, along with ornately decorated carriages and a group of servants, were hurrying toward Lu Ban.

They ignored the disaster victims nearby and even ran over those who couldn't get out of the way. Judging from the flags, they seemed to be the royal family of this country.

"Make way, make way, make way for His Majesty!"

The leading soldier shouted, and you could tell that they were exhausted. This unexpected disaster was not something that ordinary people could withstand. Even the most powerful superhumans would only become food in front of those monsters.

Lu Ban's [True Vision] shows that inside the carriage, the pot-bellied king is still drinking and having fun from a golden goblet, with a charming woman in his arms and a sumptuous feast laid out in front of him.

Even while fleeing, he did not give up enjoying life.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that precisely because they know the odds are against them, they want to enjoy themselves to the fullest at the last moment.

Lu Ban walked to the middle of the road and blocked the group of people.

"Get out of the way!"

The soldier raised his whip, intending to drive Lu Ban away.

But his gaze was soon drawn to the woman beside Lu Ban.

The woman in the strange clothes seemed like something magical, instantly stunning him and the other soldiers, causing the convoy to stop and sparking a commotion.

Why did it stop?

The king of the country lifted the curtain of his carriage and asked eagerly, holding a half-eaten chicken leg in his hand.

But all doubts vanished after seeing the leopard.

"This place has been attacked by filth, and we have come to purify it."

Lu Ban said.

"Take all the people who are still alive in the city and go to the seaside, a place that can protect you on the sea."

He pointed to the sea.

The soldiers were still somewhat doubtful, while the king of the country was even more astute.

"Hurry up, hurry up, what are you all standing there for?!"

He urged the driver on, and when the driver didn't move, he took the reins himself and tried to drive the carriage.

But the next moment, the fat and bloated king stopped what he was doing. He began to pick at his face, nostrils, mouth, and eyes. He quickly gouged out his eyeballs, his face covered in blood. His fingers did not stop, but instead followed the hollows of his eyes and dug out the pink stuff inside.

thump--

The most noble people in the country fell to the ground, mingling with cow dung and mud.

"From this day forward, there will be no more emperors in this world. Only the divine child of the Kazushima Shrine is the one you should follow."

Lu Ban immediately said.

Upon witnessing this scene, the soldiers, nobles, ministers, and commoners immediately knelt down, prostrated themselves, and prayed to the gods.

Chapter 835 No pain, no gain

What Lu Ban did was very simple.

Transfer as many people as possible to the sea, to where the Divine Cherry Blossom is.

At the same time, it will completely dismantle the monarchical system of this world.

Although classes, rulers, and the ruled will arise wherever there are people, Lu Ban has consolidated all power in this world under the control of the Shima Taisha.

He must ensure the priestess's lineage and guarantee that the divine child's divinity is inviolable, so that there will be a continuous stream of offerings to Sia and to maintain control of the purifying fire.

The impact of the filth was far faster than Lu Ban had imagined; within a few months, the island was already devastated.

Those once powerful nations were destroyed in an instant, and once prosperous mountains and rivers were turned into filthy forbidden lands, causing widespread suffering and death. In a short period of time, the world's population was reduced by more than half.

The Wajima Taisha Shrine was also established amidst the disaster.

Those torii gates, porches, and pavilions rise from the ground, built on the branches of the sacred cherry trees.

Many more people around the world are heading to the island where the Kazushima Taisha Shrine is located.

The top of the shrine is the location known as the residence of the shrine maiden.

Looking at the towering pavilion, Lu Ban had a feeling that he had known it all along.

The courtyard he is in now will one day become the coffin where the ashes of the divine child are placed; it will be empty and devoid of any life.

And those magnificent attics will destroy even more lives, ideals, and hopes in exchange for the world's mere existence.

This makes one wonder, is it really worth it?

In the empty main hall, Lu Ban and Bao Bao sat facing each other.

"What a hassle. I have to keep a serious face in front of those people. It's much more relaxed this way."

Leopard didn't sit up; she lay sprawled on the ground, her two slender legs swinging back and forth like a teenage girl.

"You don't need to act."

Lu Ban commented.

"But it's more fun this way."

Leopard sat up and moved a little closer.

"I love this immersive feeling. You reap what you sow. Isn't that what you humans always say?"

"is it?"

Lu Ban answered calmly.

Lu Ban found it difficult to evaluate Leopard's actions.

She herself is the embodiment of a chaotic and indescribable evil god. If she so desires, she can reverse all the sacrifices and destruction on the island, and even save Sia, the future Momiji, and Amber.

But she also brought all of this to fruition.

It could be said that the leopard, capable of either saving or destroying the world, chose the most agonizing path.

Perhaps this is the difference between Outer Gods and human thinking.

Don't try to control, depend on, or trust these guys; they only act for their own purposes.

Just then, Lu Ban heard a knock on the door.

"Come in."

As soon as he finished speaking, Leopard sat up straight again, looking like a saint.

The door was pushed open, and a young woman dressed in white clothes and red trousers walked in.

She was about fourteen or fifteen years old, with short black hair. She looked young but also calm and capable.

"My Lord, dinner is ready. Would you like to eat now?"

The witch glanced at Lu Ban, then lowered her head again.

"Bring everything up."