Seeing that Lotie was fairly easy to talk to, Lu Cang decided to take this opportunity to learn more about things he normally wouldn't have been able to find out.
"May I ask something?"
"Is this trial really absolutely necessary?"
"If you recruit followers without having them pass the trial, will something bad happen?"
Lu Cang asked, puzzled.
Lotie didn't keep him in suspense. She simply replied, "If they're only followers, they don't need to pass the trial. But if they're your disciples, then they do."
"Disciples?"
"Mm. I don't know what you call them in this era."
"But I suppose it's a way for a god to grant ordinary people a little of their power."
"Passing the trial can also strengthen the bond between a god and their disciple, making it easier for the god to channel power into the mortal world."
"It's not just a trial. It's also a ritual."
"During the trial, you can cultivate your disciples into beings whose power is close to your own. Some gods can even descend directly by using their disciples' bodies."
Lu Cang's tone grew slightly solemn. "That doesn't sound like a good thing."
Lotie sounded relaxed, as if she didn't consider it a big deal. "It's fine—it's just a matter of mutual benefit. Both sides gain from it."
"Besides, most beings who have ascended to godhood wouldn't want to use a mortal's body anyway."
"Those who obtain a divine seat usually have plenty of qualities that set them apart... Ordinary mortals simply aren't worth their attention. If they mistreated their followers, word would get around, and they'd lose the people's trust."
"That would also make it harder for them to recruit followers."
"The gods are confined to the Divine Kingdom and cannot descend. If they want to complete the ritual