Eternal Continent, within God's kingdom.
"Sister Ah Zhu, look quickly, there are so many Divine Beasts!" Wang Yuyan, dressed in white with an otherworldly grace, exclaimed as she noticed a surge of Divine Beasts in God's kingdom, curiously tugging on Ah Zhu's arm.
"Yes, we won't have to worry about not having enough Divine Beasts to eat anymore." A hearty smile appeared on Ah Zhu's face. Looking at the prepared meals, she said, "The Upper God must have finished his cultivation. Let's deliver these meals to him."
"Mm-hmm!" Wang Yuyan's eyes lit up, her heart filled with anticipation. After becoming Heroes, their only faith and pursuit in this life was to serve the Upper God. Even a glimpse of him brought them immense satisfaction.
「Within the Temple.」
The Paths of the Heavenly Gods of wind and cloud enwrapped Hongmeng like two Divine Dragons. They were holy, majestic, vast, and all-encompassing.
These two Paths of the Heavenly Gods, even if I don't use them to achieve the status of a Heavenly God, will help me refine my divine body to the pinnacle of a True God's, far surpassing an average True God, Hongmeng thought. Feeling the power of the wind and cloud Paths of the Heavenly Gods, he couldn't hide his joy.
Once I refine my divine body to the pinnacle of a True God, even if my cultivation level remains at the Upper God Peak, with the power of the wind and cloud Paths of the Heavenly Gods, I won't fear any Heavenly God; I could even defeat weaker ones!
Hongmeng's eyes shone brilliantly. The two Paths of the Heavenly Gods of wind and cloud were not merely ordinary paths.
Wind Without Form. (The term 'without form' refers to transcendence beyond the realm of form, sound, scent, taste, touch, creation, existence, decay, male, and female. Nie Feng's movement speed is so fast it leaves no trace, having transcended any form or sound, hence the name 'without form.')
Cloud of Impermanence. (All things in the world are unpredictable and never stay in one state; this is what Buddhism Gate describes as 'all is impermanent.' The misty aura exuded by Bu Jingyun signifies the power of impermanence.)
In the Fengyun World, wind and cloud can combine into the supreme ability, Boundless Maha. 'Maha' means 'unmatched in greatness.' 'Boundless Maha' indicates something of infinite greatness. The supreme ability, Boundless Maha, has no fixed moves; 'without form' and 'impermanence' both carry the metaphor of indefiniteness. Once executed, its power is limitless, enough to shake the heavens and the earth.
Hongmeng's acquisition of the two Paths of the Heavenly Gods of wind and cloud also allowed him to unleash the supreme ability, Boundless Maha. Moreover, the Boundless Maha unleashed with the wind and cloud Paths of the Heavenly Gods could be considered a super-enhanced version. Its power was astonishing, beyond imagination. Grievously wounding a Heavenly God was certainly not an issue.
Hmm? Are they looking for me?
Suddenly, Hongmeng's heart stirred. His Divine Sense, enhanced by the wind and cloud Paths of the Heavenly Gods, extended beyond his God's kingdom, enveloping the Endless Void.
In the void, two True God Level powerhouses, wreathed in divine light, strolled through the expanse. Their powerful Divine Senses meticulously scanned every corner of the void.
"Sigh, how long will this take? Searching for a Divine Spirit hiding in the void is like looking for a needle in a haystack," one True God powerhouse sighed in resignation. Despite the tedium, the order from the Fire Divine God compelled him to continue the monotonous search.
"Keep looking. Lord Fire Divine God had someone perform a divination. Although the target seems to possess a Divine Artifact that conceals heavenly secrets, making it difficult to pinpoint his exact whereabouts, he is still within the borders of Fire State." After speaking, the other True God changed the subject, lamenting, "This kid is truly a prodigy! Not only did he become a god at eighteen, but he also withstood a blow from Lord Fire Divine God and even managed to escape!"
"Absolutely! I heard he established a God's kingdom a billion miles wide—even Heavenly Gods don't possess one that vast. Truly terrifying!"
"If he weren't such a monstrous talent, Lord Fire Divine God wouldn't have personally acted to eliminate him, nor would he be dispatching so many powerhouses to find him now. What does that tell you?"
"It means Lord Fire Divine God is afraid!"
"Shh! Be careful what you say!"
The atmosphere grew somewhat tense, and the two True Gods fell silent, continuing to search every inch of space with their Divine Sense.
"Are you looking for me?" Suddenly, a calm voice rang out.
"Who?" The two True Gods were greatly alarmed. They turned to see a handsome man who had appeared behind them at some unknown time.
"It's you!" The True Gods' eyes widened, and then their shock transformed into immense elation.
We've finally found the kid! Our chance to earn merit has come!
Although Hongmeng's appearance was somewhat strange, they paid it no mind.
After all, we are True Gods. Hongmeng is merely a Lower God who has just ascended. Even if he's somewhat special, perhaps equivalent to a Superior God, he's still no match for a True God. Moreover, he was severely wounded by the Fire Divine God.
"Be careful, don't let him escape!" one True God transmitted to the other. They then instantly activated a spatial confinement talisman. This was a confinement talisman given to them by the Fire Divine God, precisely to prevent Hongmeng from escaping again if they encountered him.
"Kid, if you don't want to suffer, surrender obediently!"
With the spatial confinement deployed, the two True Gods felt greatly reassured, their eyes brimming with joy. They were certain they would receive a handsome reward upon their return.
"Boundless Maha!"
Hongmeng wasted no words with them. I came out for only two reasons: One, to test the power of Boundless Maha. Two, to collect some interest.
BOOM!
The Wind and Cloud Paths of the Heavenly Gods emerged, transforming into two massive tornadoes that swept through the void. Then, they merged into one, instantly enveloping the two True Gods.
"A Heavenly God!" the two True Gods exclaimed, horrified. Their Divine Artifact armor and protective talismans were torn apart before they could withstand the assault for even a single breath. In the next moment, their divine bodies and God's kingdoms shattered. They perished, their Dao extinguished, and vanished into the void.
Not bad! Hongmeng was very satisfied with this test of Boundless Maha. True Gods have absolutely no power to resist it; its might is comparable to that of a Heavenly God.
He did not linger. The power of his Wind and Cloud Paths surged, and his body transformed into a gentle breeze, vanishing into the void.
"Audacious!"
Just as Hongmeng departed, an angry roar echoed from the distant horizon. Endless flames surged from Fire God City, dyeing the void crimson. Within two breaths, the Fire Divine God appeared in the void. His terrifying Divine Sense extended wildly, sweeping across every inch of the void, yet he found no trace of the perpetrator.
The Path of Wind and Cloud? Sensing the residual power in the void, the Fire Divine God was filled with doubt. There doesn't seem to be any Heavenly God proficient in the Path of Wind and Cloud in this vicinity. Even if you are a Heavenly God, if you dare kill my people, I, this eminence, will make you pay the price!
The Fire Divine God searched for a while before giving up. He knew that with his power alone, he could not find a Heavenly God level expert who had fled and gone into hiding. I need to find a Heavenly God skilled in divination and tracking to help.
「Meanwhile, billions of miles away.」
Hongmeng's figure reappeared. He released his God's kingdom, which transformed into an imperceptible speck of dust hidden in the void. He then entered his God's kingdom.
I'm not worried about the Fire Divine God's pursuit. The most they can do is find Heavenly God level experts, and I'm no longer afraid of them. Besides, they can't possibly track my exact location. After all, I'm someone with plug-ins!
"We pay our respects, My God."
Having just returned to the Temple, Wang Yuyan and Ah Zhu, who were waiting there, quickly saluted and prostrated themselves on the ground. Wang Yuyan possessed an incomparably graceful figure. As she knelt, her silhouette became even more exquisite. Compared to Ah Zhu's vivaciousness, Wang Yuyan now possessed an otherworldly, ethereal aura of divinity, having transcended the mundane after her transformation into a god. She seemed untouched by worldly concerns, truly befitting the title of Immortal Sister.
"Rise." Hongmeng smiled faintly, his voice gentle.
In front of other believers, I need to maintain the dignity and mystery of a god. But within my God's kingdom, before my own Heroes and Holy Spirits, there's no need to be overly solemn.
"We thank you, My God." Wang Yuyan and Ah Zhu rose. They flanked him, one on each side, and presented the delicacies they had prepared.
"Excellent." As the two attended to him, Hongmeng tasted all the dishes, nodding in satisfaction. It seems Ah Zhu's culinary skills are quite good. Combined with the Divine Materials from the God's kingdom, these dishes are countless times more delicious than anything I ate in my previous life.
"We are pleased as long as My God enjoys it." Bright smiles blossomed on Ah Zhu's and Wang Yuyan's faces, and they felt exceptionally content, like little girls praised for scoring full marks on an exam.
"These Divine Crystals are your reward. Although you now have the cultivation of a Superior God and an Intermediate God respectively, this is merely the beginning. Therefore, you must not be lax in your cultivation. If you encounter any difficulties, you may also seek my guidance." Hongmeng retrieved two portions of Divine Crystals from a mountain-like pile and bestowed them upon the women.
When they cultivate and become stronger, it's equivalent to helping my own cultivation. I don't want them to slack off; being mere handmaidens is not their sole purpose.
"We thank My God for this boon! We shall certainly cultivate diligently and not fail My God's expectations." The two women accepted the Divine Crystals, prostrated themselves, and expressed their joyful gratitude. The Divine Crystals themselves are secondary; this reward signifies the Upper God's recognition and praise for us. That is what truly makes us happy and content.
"Take these Divine Valleys and plant them. You may leave." Hongmeng took out the Divine Valley he had obtained from Xiong Ba's sacrifice and handed it to them.
"Yes, My God." The two women took the Divine Valley and the tableware, then respectfully withdrew.
In the Reincarnation Pool, You Ruo was still undergoing the pool's baptism. Hongmeng glanced in that direction but paid it no further heed, his consciousness sinking into the chat group.
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