And So Everyone Began to Persuade

So, everyone started to persuade him.

As for abandoning the creation of worlds?

That was impossible.

No one wanted to miss out on such an easy way to earn Merit.

It was just that in the past, they could create worlds as they pleased.

Now, however, they were **rushing to finish, so they naturally weren't used to it.

However.

Hearing these words, Lu Changqing shook his head and said with a righteous expression:

"My arrangement is for your own good!

Could you earn Merit so easily before? No!

Now, I'm giving you such a good opportunity, and you don't cherish it. It truly breaks my heart."

"It's just a thousand years. Ordinary great powers take tens of thousands of years to take a nap. Isn't time the least valuable thing to you?"

Hearing this.

Countless living beings were speechless for a moment.

These words... seemed to make some sense.

Even the Six Saints were a little stunned.

Come to think of it, it was indeed true.

Wasn't time the least valuable thing to them?

Cultivating for a thousand years would barely increase their cultivation.

Now, they could exchange a thousand years for Merit—

So, it seemed like they were the ones who profited?

"Lu Changqing, you're really good at quibbling.

But no matter how you quibble, it can't hide the fact that you're exploiting the beings of the Primordial World."

Just then, a voice echoed throughout the Primordial World.

All living beings looked up.

They saw heavenly flowers falling, golden lotuses sprouting from the void, and countless rays of light flowing, interweaving with endless divine radiance.

Hongjun, the Dao Ancestor, appeared and immediately began to reprimand him.

His eyes flashed with brilliance. He had been secretly delighted since Lu Changqing set the rules, feeling that an opportunity had arrived.

This was the perfect time to strike at Lu Changqing's prestige!

So, he personally appeared and sternly said:

"Lu Changqing, you are unworthy of being a Saint! Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have a lot of Merit?

The beings of the Primordial World will never allow you to oppress them!"

Hongjun spoke righteously, his face full of integrity.

But in his heart, he thought: Exposing Lu Changqing's trick in public will make all beings see his true face!

This way, he could not only shake the beings' trust in Lu Changqing but also restore his own prestige.

Lu Changqing listened, but his expression was one of utter confusion.

Hongjun, why aren't you staying in the Purple Heaven Palace and coming out to cause trouble?

What business is it of yours?"

Hongjun straightened his back and said loudly, "This is a matter of justice! Today, I will definitely seek justice for all the beings in the world!"

Lu Changqing couldn't even be bothered to raise his eyelids and said indifferently, "Heavenly Dao, strike."

Boom!

As soon as he finished speaking, a world-ending lightning bolt descended from the highest heavens.

Hongjun never expected that the other party would strike as soon as he spoke.

What shocked him even more was how cooperative the Heavenly Dao was.

In the blink of an eye, he was struck until he was charred on the outside and tender on the inside, smoke rising from his entire body!

Hongjun was completely stunned and almost burst into tears.

"Heavenly Dao, which side are you on?

Why are you only hitting your own people?

I came first, we're on the same side!"

The beings of the Primordial World, seeing this scene, were already accustomed to it.

They all stared with blank expressions, their hearts unmoved.

They even thought Hongjun was a bit foolish.

Is this your first day meeting Lu Changqing?

Even the Heavenly Dao sides with him, and you don't know this?

The Six Saints also cast pitying glances.

After Lu Changqing dealt with those in the way, he paid them no further mind.

If Hongjun still didn't know any better, he wouldn't mind sending a few more heavenly lightning strikes.

Fortunately, Hongjun finally recognized the situation and quietly retreated to the side.

Lu Changqing continued to address all living beings:

"Why don't you understand my painstaking efforts?

Besides giving you Merit, have I ever harmed you?"

As he spoke, he put on a look of heartbroken grief.

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but scratch their heads and ponder.

It seemed... there really hadn't been.

Saint Changqing's various actions were all acts of great benevolence.

He even rained down Merit upon the lower three heavens and taught the method to become a Saint.

Weren't these all opportunities that all living beings dreamed of?

Seeing that everyone was deep in thought, Lu Changqing seized the moment and said:

"The more worlds we create, the more Merit we gain.

The capable work harder; it's fair and reasonable."

"Where else can you find such a good deal?

I am clearly bestowing great kindness! If it weren't for this, where would so many opportunities to earn Merit come from?

It's all for your own good!"

Hearing this, many beings nodded repeatedly.

Their hearts were gradually moved.

Yes, Saint's arrangements are all for our consideration.

We even thought about being lazy; we truly shouldn't have, and we've failed the Saint's good intentions!

Seeing the reverence in their eyes, Lu Changqing knew the situation was settled.

He immediately raised his arms and shouted, adding fuel to the fire:

"Don't you want to become stronger? Don't you want to achieve Sainthood like me?"

The beings of the Primordial World instantly became passionate.

"Of course, we do!"

Countless people were excited, as if they had been injected with chicken blood!

A few fervent individuals even shouted:

"Not actively earning Merit is simply foolish to the extreme!"

The cheers grew louder and louder.

Lu Changqing nodded with satisfaction.

He then raised his hand to signal:

"Alright, everyone, focus on your work!"

After speaking, he turned and returned to Wuji Heaven.

The beings of the Primordial World, full of vigor, immediately threw themselves into the fervent great cause of creation.

In the crowd, a great power wearing a five-colored daoist robe looked at Lu Changqing's retreating figure, his eyes full of adoration.

Inside Wuji Heaven.

After Lu Changqing returned, he put away his smile and frowned, contemplating how to consume Merit faster...

Although infrastructure consumes Merit, it's too slow.

It's good if one percent can be spent within a thousand years.

Coupled with the System's reward of two trillion Merit this time, it replenished all his previous consumption progress, making him truly troubled!

Recalling it, Lu Changqing still felt depressed.

He suspected the System was deliberately messing with him--

It restricted him everywhere when he spent money, but was so generous when he earned it!

Sigh, what was the use of keeping all this Merit?

It couldn't improve his strength...

Finally, Lu Changqing sighed.

Things were as they were, and thinking too much was useless.

He might as well continue looking for System loopholes and get rid of the Merit as soon as possible.

"Why not organize a competition, letting people of the same realm compete in the number of worlds created within a thousand years, and distribute Merit according to rankings to encourage them to create more worlds."

After pondering for a moment, Lu Changqing felt it was feasible.

It could not only reasonably consume Merit but also mobilize the enthusiasm of all living beings in the Primordial World and improve efficiency.

"Go all out, everyone!"

Lu Changqing's thoughts raced, and he quickly calmed down, asking the System:

"System, this won't be against the rules this time, right?"

After careful consideration, the System found no obvious problems, but still reminded him:

"You can, but don't make the rewards too high."

Lu Changqing said without hesitation:

"Then how about ten million Merit for first place, is that acceptable?"

The System fell silent.

Although it felt fishy, it couldn't find any problems on the surface, so it had to agree.

Lu Changqing's lips curved slightly.

He already had a plan in mind.

He called over a subordinate--

Kunpeng, East King Duke, and Ran Deng were all in seclusion. Wuji Heaven needed someone to manage it, and Lu Changqing had recently taken in a few attendants.

Shenmu Old Ancestor was one of them, usually responsible for running errands and relaying messages.

"Shenmu, go issue a notice and convey my intentions."

Shenmu Old Ancestor accepted the order, secretly rejoicing.

Even if it was just relaying a message, it meant he had caught the Saint's attention, and he might be more valued in the future.

Upon learning the content, he was even more shocked.

Without daring to delay, he respectfully withdrew from Wuji Heaven and, with his Quasi-Saint cultivation, announced to the Primordial World:

"By decree of Saint Changqing of Wuji Heaven!

All living beings in the Primordial World cast their eyes, wondering what arrangements the Saint had."

"To encourage world creation, a World Creation Competition is specially held!

The rules are as follows: The one who creates the most worlds within a thousand years will receive rewards!

First place in a Great Thousand World will be rewarded with ten million Merit; first place in a Middle Thousand World, five million Merit; first place in a Small Thousand World, three million Merit!

The top spot for all other types of worlds will receive one million Merit!"

As soon as this was said, the Primordial World was shaken again, and all living beings were in an uproar!

Here it comes!

It's the same old formula--

The Primordial World's number one generous benefactor has made another move!

Shenmu Old Ancestor did not forget Lu Changqing's final instructions and added:

"Besides first place, other rankings will also receive Merit rewards. Details will be announced later."

As soon as his voice fell, the Saint's announcement was completely finished.

Instantly, the entire Primordial World exploded.

"My heavens, how much Merit is this!"

The reward for first place is comparable to the merit of cleaving the heavens and earth."

This is simply a heaven-sent opportunity!

All living beings were eager to try, their eyes flashing with fervent light.

More felt the urgency of time, and those with impatient natures had already begun attempting to create worlds; those who had originally planned to observe could no longer wait and had to act immediately.

Driven by this competition initiated by Lu Changqing, the entire Primordial World became abuzz.

All beings were giving their all, and even if they couldn't claim the top spot, the rewards for other rankings were equally enticing.

For a time, all beings rushed forward, each wanting to gain Merit from Lu Changqing.

This was precisely the scene Lu Changqing had hoped to see.

Within the Heavenly Court, the two Demon Emperors heard the news, their gazes sharp.

Saint Changqing is truly generous, holding such a competition is clearly offering us opportunities!

This first place will undoubtedly belong to our Demon Clan!

Di Jun was filled with heroic spirit, and Tai Yi nodded in solemn agreement.

At the foot of Buzhou Mountain, the Twelve Ancestral Witches' auras surged as they gazed towards the direction of Wuji Heaven, their eyes shining with brilliance.

Creating a Great Thousand World may not be easy, but the foremost among Middle Thousand Worlds will surely belong to our Witch Clan!

My children, begin!

Di Jiang gave the order, and tens of thousands of Witch Clan members responded in unison, shaking Buzhou Mountain itself.

Other great powers were equally stirred.

In Wuzhuang Temple, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun abandoned their leisurely postures and began creating worlds—with an opportunity to gain Merit for free, how could they miss it?

On Kunlun Mountain, the Queen Mother of the West was also fully engaged in creating heavens and earth.

Deep within the Sea of Blood, Old Ancestor Minghe had already acted first.

In terms of his craving for Merit and his obsession with becoming a Saint, no one in the Primordial World could match him.

Upon hearing the news, his actions became even faster, no longer leisurely but striving to create more worlds.

The entire Primordial World was swept up in a creative fervor.

As time flowed, many great powers reaped their rewards.

Almost every day, one could see merit golden clouds descending upon the Primordial World, their golden light dazzling.

On the Moon Star, two clear and beautiful female voices rang out:

I, the Moon Goddess Xi He, am today creating a Middle Thousand World, please bear witness, Heavenly Dao!

I, the Moon Goddess Chang Xi, am today creating a Middle Thousand World, please bear witness, Heavenly Dao!

It turned out to be the sisters Xi He and Chang Xi creating worlds and requesting the Heavenly Dao to bestow Merit.

As soon as their voices fell, the two looked nervously towards the sky.

Soon, a mass of merit golden clouds appeared above the Moon Star, and two beams of golden light merged into their bodies respectively.

Feeling the Merit bestowed upon them, the two goddesses beamed with joy, their smiles blooming like flowers, as if illuminating the void.

"By refining this Merit, we should be able to break through to the peak of the Quasi-Saint realm," Xi He said joyfully.

Chang Xi showed longing on her face: "My sister and I are able to have this today, all thanks to Saint Changqing of Wuji Heaven."

"He is truly a Saint who holds the Primordial World in his heart."

"Now, Wuji Heaven is already recognized as the supreme sacred land... how wonderful it would be if we could enter it."

As she spoke, a faint blush appeared on Chang Xi's face.

Not only great powers like Xi He and Chang Xi, but even the Six Saints were also fully engaged in creation during this period.

"To think that I, a dignified Saint, would be so busy!"

In the Jade Void Palace, Yuanshi lamented as he urged his saintly power, creating a vast world.

Soon, a Great Thousand World took shape.

He requested the Heavenly Dao to bear witness, bestowing Merit. After refining and absorbing it, his cultivation advanced.

This cycle repeated.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate had to admit that this feeling was truly wonderful! Thus, he continued to dedicate himself to the great cause of creation.

The situation for the other five Saints was much the same.

In short, the current Primordial World was bustling with activity everywhere.

All beings were striving with all their might to create worlds and obtain Merit! This even sparked a fierce competition.

The two sides of this competition were the two dominant races that ruled the Primordial World—the Demon Clan and the Witch Clan.

Initially, the two clans did not interfere with each other, each focusing on their own world creation.

After a period of sleepless effort, the Demon Clan Heavenly Court achieved considerable results.

The two Demon Emperors decided to rest briefly to recuperate.

However, they soon discovered that the Witch Clan was not only not resting, but was instead working even harder on creation.

This made the two Demon Emperors restless.

What was the Witch Clan's intention? Clearly, they wanted to create more worlds while the Demon Clan was resting! They hadn't expected the seemingly rough Witch Clan to be capable of such cunning.

How could the two Demon Emperors tolerate this? The Demon Clan and the Witch Clan were already in competition.

To be first, they had to crush the other side.

Thus, the two Demon Emperors waved their hands—

No more rest! Continue working!

All of the Demon Clan, give it your all!

We absolutely cannot fall behind, much less lose to the Witch Clan!

Upon hearing this, countless members of the Demon Clan also threw caution to the wind and began creating worlds without stopping.