Being demoted to god status wasn't particularly shameful. The mortal world had the proverb: "Even a seventh-rank official before the prime minister's door holds power."
As a god of a Creation God, walking outside basically represented divine will. Who would dare show disrespect?
But being able to become a god wasn't something ordinary deities could accomplish.
As for whether to give face to Liu Che, after extended discussion, they finally decided it would depend on the situation. When the time came, they would let his believers enter the abandoned Divine Realm first, then decide based on the actual circumstances.
Otherwise, if things went poorly, they might earn his enmity, which would be difficult to handle.
The fool who had openly mocked Liu Che before—
He didn't dare come out now. The man was probably scared witless.
Back when Liu Che was merely a Main God, they could pretend to be Creation Gods and throw around that identity.
Now Liu Che was also a Creation God. Who was really putting on airs? That became clear at a glance.
Naturally, Liu Che couldn't be bothered with such matters. He leisurely spent his days with his goddesses—simply couldn't be happier.
The goddesses attending him tonight were Dugu Ningke of the Dark God System and Xi Yao of the Light God System.
Two women—one righteous, one evil. One light, one dark. Paired together, they created a special appeal.
Especially after Dugu Ningke removed her disguise, her charm radiated constantly, which Liu Che found most agreeable.
Today she wore a black dress with strategic cutouts, her silky hair hanging straight to her waist, bright red lips matching her alluring gaze. Her charisma was maxed out completely.
In contrast, Xi Yao was her opposite. This goddess wore a spotlessly white gown, cradling a qin in her hands as she slowly walked in from outside.
"Lord God, you've finally summoned me to attend you~~~"
Dugu Ningke leaned close and spoke in a plaintive tone. With those delicate eyes, she looked ready to melt Liu Che on the spot.
It had been nearly two months since Dugu Ningke's first time attending the god. If not for the comfort of her sister goddesses, she would have thought she'd fallen out of favor.
Although there were others competing with her this time, the demoness didn't think this innocent sweetheart could compete with her. After all, she had learned quite a few techniques.
Dugu Ningke thought proudly.
Liu Che reached out and stroked her long hair, smiling. "You—you've been here too short a time, always thinking about such things. Take a longer view. For example, like Tu Shan Honghong, form a small faction. When you return to the battle, you can also plunder resources you fancy."
"But... aren't they afraid you won't like it?"
There were so many goddesses, and she knew her background wasn't impressive, so she wanted to make a good impression on the god. But every time it backfired.
Hearing the god's words now, after this time, who knew how long she'd be left in the cold? She couldn't help but feel tearful.
At that moment, Liu Che said nothing but reached out and pulled her into his embrace.
Now everything felt wonderful.
A few hours later, Liu Che finally remembered he hadn't checked the harvest from Fahai's world yet.
He'd been discussing matters with Xiao Luan earlier, and when he returned to accompany his goddesses, it had naturally been delayed.
Opening the system panel, a series of words appeared before him.
"Ding... Your High Priest Fahai has sacrificed a world to you, triggering a tenfold amplification. You have obtained an Immortal Realm. Congratulations—your Divine Realm area has increased by 20%, defensive power has increased by 20%, and divine power has increased by 20%."
"Ding... This world has cultivated a complete cultivation system without requiring your additional effort."
"Remarks: In the Immortal Realm world, all beings can become immortals, and in the world where they become gods, all things and all paths can achieve transcendence."
The two goddesses beside him had fallen into deep sleep.
Liu Che's consciousness teleported to the sky above Fahai's world, where he saw an immortal realm filled with countless paths appearing before him.
There were swordsmen sitting atop mountains, comprehending the Way of the Stars. A willow tree taught the world the path of accumulating merit and kindness. There were scholars who expressed the Way through words and became immortals.
"I didn't expect Fahai to have this ability—to make the entire immortal path simple and sow it as a seed. Not bad... truly excellent..."
He'd thought Fahai would coast on his resources, but the man was genuinely devoted to his world.
Playful though he was, Fahai was a qualified believer, and his world was even more impressive than those of Tanjiro and Second Li. He'd even surpassed Orochimaru's world.
Everything could achieve enlightenment. Each had its own path. In the end, they all gathered to become gods and god-level believers.
Those with great wisdom were truly admirable. It seemed this Divine Battle would be very interesting.
After withdrawing his consciousness, Liu Che allocated more divine power to Fahai's world. Since Fahai was so dedicated, he wouldn't be stingy with his divine power.
With this world promotion, the quality of his divine power had increased by a full twenty percent.
Afterward, the people in the Immortal Realm felt even richer spiritual energy. Even the elusive Great Dao from before was now clearly visible.
"This must be divine grace!!!"
"Quickly inform all believers—we're holding a grand sacrifice this month!!!"
The divine envoys were ecstatic. The world promotion had already satisfied them, but they hadn't expected the god to bestow additional gifts. They had nothing to repay him with except hard work and even more devout faith to repay the divine grace.
"Ding... Your believers sense your gift. Their faith level has greatly increased, and 50% of the divine power you consumed has been returned."
Liu Che looked at the system notification and shook his head helplessly.
Alas... he'd wanted to consume some divine power, but the system wouldn't allow it.
In the Inuyasha World, Xiao Feng looked at the news in the chat group and smiled at her sister nearby. "Those priests have been discussing the Divine Battle these past days. Shouldn't you be heading back?"
"Yes, it's about time."
Kikyo gathered her hair lightly and smiled back.
At that moment, the three girls—Tongzi, Kagome, and the others—were studying the homework she'd assigned. Their strength was now almost equal to Xiao Feng's.
She'd originally planned to conquer the world completely, then return with the girls. But she hadn't expected conquest to be so troublesome. As a result, even with her intervention over half a month, she still hadn't gathered complete faith.
Just as Kikyo was lost in thought, a beautiful kingfisher descended from the sky and landed before her.
"Greetings, Lady Goddess. This is Xiaocui reporting. My mission to the Western Lands has made contact with the other party. The lord of that land wishes to speak with you personally."
"Very well. You may go."
"Yes."
The girl in azure robes nodded and flew toward the palace below.
She was a youkai enlightened by Kikyo. Upon returning from another spacetime, Kikyo had encountered an injured bird while out one day. The creature's eyes had been full of spiritual intelligence, so she'd enlightened it with divine power.
Now the bird had become a messenger of the faith. She and her sister would live in the Eternal Shrine in the future, helping to manage the world.
"Sister, do you want that Immortal Fairy Lingyue to also become a goddess? But I remember she doesn't seem to be... a virgin."
Xiao Feng frowned slightly, her expression somewhat awkward. After all, goddesses required pure bodies. Even now, when she went out to promote doctrine or suppress youkai, she always wore a veil.
Kikyo looked at the setting sun in the distance and sighed. "They're all pitiable people. Do you remember when the divine envoy Sesshomaru came by before?"
"I remember. What about it?"
"He told me about Immortal Fairy Lingyue, including the complicated relationship between mother and son."
Initially, the Great Dog Demon hadn't liked Lingyue's youkai nature, so the two had used a secret method to create Sesshomaru using both their bloodlines. No wonder Sesshomaru had developed such a cold demeanor. Living in that kind of family for so long—how could his temperament be good?
But now that he'd joined the faith, he seemed to have figured out many things. Seven days after learning of Kikyo's return, he'd come to find his nominal mother, hoping to help her find true happiness.
Lingyue was proud. In this world, there was probably no man worthy of her. And Sesshomaru's father, the Great Dog Demon, had taken root directly in the underworld, living a blissful life of love with Izayoi every day, basically never leaving home. It truly broke his son's heart.
The last time Sesshomaru went home, he'd urged Lingyue with a few words. Immortal Fairy Lingyue had obviously been tempted, but feared her status was unworthy, so he'd simply come to plead on her behalf.
As a woman, Kikyo understood the feeling of centuries of loneliness.
"All lonely people..."
Kikyo rose into the sky and flew toward the west. Her speed wasn't fast—she didn't use actual combat spells, just flew leisurely, checking along the way for any places not yet covered by the faith.
Heading west all the way—
There were temples on every mountain. Nearly every hundred miles there was a large city where youkai and humans worked together.
The world had visibly improved, becoming prosperous. Even Kikyo could see that many youkai had married humans.
In the past, even if people fell in love across species, they'd be considered deviants. But now that both sides shared the same lifespan, naturally they didn't care about racial differences.
By the time the moon hung high in the sky, Kikyo finally arrived at the Western Central Dynasty.
The youkai there, sensing the sacred aura radiating from her, all knelt down.
"Greetings, Lady Goddess. Our lord awaits you in the palace."
The maid of Immortal Fairy Lingyue trotted over and said.
Kikyo nodded and walked inside. When she entered, she saw Lingyue standing by the window, gazing at the waning moon outside.
"I didn't expect you'd come here personally. Should I call you Goddess Kikyo, or call you Divine Envoy..."
Immortal Fairy Lingyue had also heard the legend of Kikyo. She knew that among humans, there were women with ancient heritage. It was just that Kikyo had grown so much stronger now—her terrifying aura alone could kill Lingyue in seconds.
Kikyo smiled gently and said softly, "It's always lonely guarding a cold window. Why not come serve the god with me? There you'll find your true self."
Looking at the outstretched hand before her, Immortal Fairy Lingyue's frozen heart loosened.