The new Empire was vibrant and full of energy. Officials at all levels were efficient and decisive in their work.
Even those who had surrendered from the original three great empires were now quite capable, or rather, eager to please.
Didn't you see that the Dark Department and the Ministry of Justice would launch a wave of earth-shattering cases every once in a while, causing heads to roll? Their fearsome reputation far surpassed that of the Spirit Hall's enforcement team in the past, making people tremble at the mere mention of their names.
In less than three days, various regions completed the preparations for the prayer ceremony at lightning speed, including teaching the people how to perform the ritual and building the altars.
With the foundation of the former Spirit Hall's structure, it was not difficult to mobilize the people in various places.
Nangong Lingyun attached great importance to this event.
He personally went to various densely populated counties to inspect and severely punished a number of perfunctory officials.
Although he could become a god without the people's prayers, or even without the power of faith at all, the masses would not have a sense of participation.
Only by making most people believe that he could become a god because of their sincere prayers, could the so-called Martial God gain the sincere faith of these people.
This involved a kind of psychological game.
Mutual need was the most solid alliance of interests. When the people believed that they were dispensable to the god, they would also have doubts about whether the god would protect them.
This was why religion was so particular about incense offerings.
The faith system of Douluo was far behind that of Buddhism and Taoism; they were simply not on the same level.
Along with the intense preparations, the day of prayer quickly arrived.
At eight o'clock in the morning, giant screens in various places lit up on time, and they began to promote the various great achievements of the Empire's emperor since his birth.
At nine o'clock, the screen shifted to the southern suburbs of Chang'an City.
On top of a nine-story altar that was nine zhang, nine chi, and nine cun tall, Nangong Lingyun stood wearing an imperial robe and a golden crown.
Surrounding the altar in all directions, countless people formed circles upon circles of fan-shaped formations. Between the different fan shapes, there were wide enough passages for the Imperial Capital Garrison to maintain order.
Tang San had been transferred to the military department again and stood next to one of the fan shapes.
The Purple Demon Eye, coupled with the mental force tempered by suffering, allowed him to be in the midst of this mountain, yet his vision was extremely broad.
Looking at the millions of people around him stretching out for dozens of miles, every face was filled with fanaticism enthusiasm.
Some people were even so excited that they fainted from time to time, and were either treated by auxiliary Spirit Masters or carried away by the garrison on stretchers.
Looking at the people standing on the remaining eight floors of the altar,
Imperial concubines, important officials of the court, Titled Douluo, Talent Training Camp members, outstanding officials, and representatives of the people, etc.,
The sorrow and regret in his heart were simply unparalleled.
He had missed Nangong Lingyun's invitation three times.
In the future, the more developed and powerful Nangong Lingyun became, the more painful he felt whenever he thought about this matter.
Now that he was about to become a god, it was like ten thousand arrows piercing his heart, making him wish he were dead.
There was once a sincere love placed before me, and I did not cherish it. It was only when I lost it that I regretted it. Nothing in the world is more painful than this.
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As soon as the live broadcast started, Nangong Lingyun smiled and waved towards the camera.
"Hello, officials, Spirit Masters, and people of the Celestial Empire. I am your Emperor, Nangong Lingyun."
The language was very simple.
However, according to later generations' experience, ordinary people were most receptive to this kind of thing. First, it was approachable and friendly, and second, they couldn't understand too profound words.
After a full few minutes of crazy cheers,
Nangong Lingyun continued:
"Similar to super-large gatherings, the pressure on organizers and participants is extremely high, and the shorter the time, the better, so I will keep it short.
First, after becoming a god, I will not be immediately summoned to the God Realm. At least within a hundred years, I will still be with you on Douluo Star. Please rest assured about this.
Second, the title of the god I am about to become is Martial God and Judge God.
Among them, 'judgment' means to examine and scrutinize the petty and villainous, and to judge and punish evil. I will become a fair and strict law enforcer, strictly controlling the darkness of the human world.
Martial refers to a brand-new Cultivation system that is different from Spirit Masters.
After successfully condensing the godhood, I will set up Martial Arts Stele in each county to spread martial arts throughout Tianxia, and all people can learn for free.
Third, prayer must be voluntary, and sincerity will bring results. If anyone fails to participate in the ceremony today due to various accidents,
there is no need to feel guilty or panic. Officials at all levels must not punish or criticize them under this pretext."
The Martial Arts Stele was Nangong Lingyun's idea for a City God Temple substitute.
Douluo had not yet formed similar customs. If he were to directly build temples and order the people to come to worship before major events or holidays, such a blatant request might backfire.
Moreover, even if they really came to worship, it would be difficult to say how much sincerity there would be.
Especially after thousands or tens of thousands of years, when the story gradually becomes a legend, people living in peace and happiness will not be able to understand the feelings of ordinary people in this era.
At that time, they will inevitably disappear completely from the hearts of the people, just like the Angel God of today.
But the Martial Arts Stele is different. This is giving the people benefits.
He can also update the content on it every once in a while, always keeping it fresh and present.
How much does a Martial Arts Cultivation Method cost? The power of faith of hundreds of millions of people, this is not just huge profit, it's simply huge, huge, huge… huge profit.
In particular, any Cultivation system is of great benefit to the plane itself and the source of this path,
because cultivators will continuously condense and strengthen the low-level and scattered energy of heaven and earth, and return it to the World after death. The number of Cultivators is equal to the number of tireless workers.
When the Cultivation culture is prosperous enough, a certain Time, that planet will have the opportunity to upgrade.
If there are geniuses who constantly create new Cultivation Methods, the path and foundation will be broadened, and his Dao fruit as the founding god will also be enhanced.
In the prehistoric era, Taiqing's establishment of the Human Sect to pass down the Golden Elixir Dao was the same principle.
As for the continuous absorption of the energy of heaven and earth, it will not lead to the depletion of vitality as described in some novels.
The planet itself is also Devouring and transforming the Universe's energy, and the stronger it is, the faster it Devours.
And the vastness of the Universe, let alone a Martial Artist, even if hundreds of millions of life planets are added together, it is just the tip of a hair on a bull, not worth mentioning at all.
This is also why the Tang Sect will make the Mysterious Heaven Skill public ten thousand years later.
It's not that San Zi suddenly had a good heart, but it's because of his father's planet's will and his mother's Life core. This thing is really too, too, too… too profitable.
Capitalists will cry after seeing it, thinking that they are simply too conscientious.
However, if ordinary people do not Cultivate, they will not even have the opportunity to change their fate and step onto the core stage, which can barely be considered mutually beneficial.
As soon as Nangong Lingyun's words fell,
a large area of cheers and exclamations immediately rang out on the scene.
Ordinary people were cheering, while the people in the stands were shocked.