Immortality Debate, Divinity through Incense

Upon hearing this, everyone became excited.

They naturally knew that taking the path of Incense Path was definitely a shortcut on the road to Immortality.

This is because it primarily tests the number and devotion of believers.

The path of self-cultivation mainly involves upholding one's original intention, which is indeed not very difficult.

It may seem simple, but getting to the end is the hardest part.

Because the competition is so fierce, even Buddhas would fight over a stick of incense; the struggle for incense offerings can lead to open conflict, even among gods and bodhisattvas.

That's how things are in the world.

It's easy to get started, but difficult to reach the pinnacle, because there are so many people who start.

Getting started is extremely difficult, but reaching the pinnacle becomes easier because few people are willing to start.

In this respect, players have a natural advantage.

They have Game Backpack that allow them to cross between two worlds.

Moreover, this is a world of Archipelago, naturally providing fertile ground for cultivating believers.

In reality, to the players, each village was like a strange, domesticated animal.

Sure enough, one player exclaimed excitedly:

"This is wonderful, this road is perfect for us."

"That's right, we have plenty of food. The food supply in the offline world has long been unsaleable, and every year more than 100 million tons of food are wasted."

"Those Western companies treat large amounts of offal, bones, and inedible parts as garbage."

"They even give us money if we help them with their business."

"That's right. Now we can turn them into treasure and use them to support people in this feudal dynasty. The biggest problem with this path of ancestral worship is the fear that the soul and consciousness will no longer be one's own."

"If we can still retain our physical bodies, then Buddhahood through the physical body or Sagehood through the physical body would be the perfect path for us."

The old man was pleased to hear everyone's approval.

He continued, "Everyone is right."

"Godhood through the physical body is a huge benefit that the game provides to its players."

"Yes, the practice of directly abandoning the physical body to cultivate the soul and become a spirit tablet always makes people feel uneasy and uneasy."

"After all, we were all educated in materialism, and we all understand that matter determines consciousness, and the body determines temperament."

"A person's personality can be changed because of an organ transplant."

"What if, after abandoning my physical body, my consciousness is altered, or I become some other unknown being? That would be terrible."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"I have compiled a truly stable path to Godhood through the physical body."

"We'll send them to everyone in a bit."

Upon hearing this, everyone became even more excited.

"As expected, this trip was worthwhile."

"Yes, we can't close ourselves off from the world; we need to go out and explore more."

"Clinging to your own limited possessions will not lead to Immortality."

"That's right, it just keeps going around in circles."

The old man said again, "Of course, since it's about cultivating the physical body Incense Path, a strong physique is also necessary."

"You need at least 500 points in Constitution and 500 points in Spirit."

Upon hearing this, everyone initially thought it was quite high, but compared to the previous two attempts of three thousand, this one was relatively much easier.

"That's not asking for much. How can someone who's physically weak possibly Immortality?"

"Those Immortality natural animals are all those who are relatively strong in their respective ecological niches."

"For example, large animals have long lifespans; elephants and blue whales can live for over fifty years."

"This is still in a wild environment, under extremely harsh conditions."

"Small animals tend to have shorter lifespans, except for birds, which are the dominant species because they can fly."

"That's right. Getting both attributes to 500 isn't difficult. Once you reach level 50, you'll have enough skill slots to improve both attributes. It's just that learning skills is a bit troublesome."

The crowd immediately began to discuss it excitedly.

Gao Linzhi smiled slightly.

This approach seems good, but it must have its drawbacks.

If one can ensure that their mind and consciousness remain unchanged, that would indeed be a good method.

It can take into account both the convenience of the incense-burning method and the enjoyment of the Art of Eternal Spring.

And at this time...

The host Chang Yu, was smiling slightly to the side.

At this very moment.

It's just a wall away.

Within the Longevity Society, a similar discussion is underway.

Several high-ranking officials were discussing the gathering in front of them.

They were like Xiang Zhuang performing a sword dance, their intention was to play a high-level game.

That's right, this gathering, seemingly about Immortality, is actually for the top players.

Of course, at this time, their main target was Gao Linzhi.

Because the top players in the past, those veteran players in the old servers, were all Company Executive, without exception.

Why are they specifically targeting Gao Linzhi now?

Because Gao Linzhi is currently the only unconventional individual who has emerged as a dark horse, making him difficult for them to control.

Before him, there were many other powerful veteran players who weren't specifically targeted.

That's because those people were originally part of these high-ranking officials.

They all knew each other's backgrounds, intermarried, and were bound together by one another.

Gao Linzhi was the only exception.

As for other independent players who also possess exceptional talent, why haven't they risen to become their targets?

No, they target the same thing, but other casual players don't have the talent, or rather, the advantages they have, and haven't truly risen to prominence before they've been caught or eliminated by them.

Gao Linzhi's advantage was so great that he rose to a level they couldn't easily suppress before they even had a chance to exert their strength. It was that simple.

"Now, do you think he might be attracted to this plan to Godhood through the physical body?"

I don't think so.

"I think he'll definitely be attracted to it; after all, theoretically, this method is indeed the best of both worlds."

"It just comes at the cost of appearance."

"Yes, this method is very good, and there are many success stories. It's also easy to get started. The only difficulty is that it involves a large burden, and the backlash can be severe."

"This is exactly the result we want to achieve. All other Immortality are heretical and evil. Only achieving sainthood through incense offerings is the right path."

"That's right, because they all need to rely on a large number of people to provide offerings. As a result, they don't dare to do whatever they want. There will be constraints and entanglements. Even if they are very powerful, they still have to ensure a bottom line. At least they have to ensure the survival of a portion of the population."

The Longevity Society were talking amongst themselves.

That's their goal.

The goal is to minimize the uncertainty surrounding exceptionally strong individuals.

Immortal Dao Sage, if they are displeased, can rebuild the world.

Even a Divine Dao Sage, if displeased, can bring about a great flood, but will leave behind Noah's Ark.

The difference between the two lies in that ark.

"As long as this guy is attracted by the promise of sainthood through incense offerings, we can gradually influence and control him through open and aboveboard strategies."

"Yes, when his Immortality becomes entirely dependent on the island's inhabitants, then he will have no say in it."

"That's right, his weakness has been exposed."

"Hahaha, when it comes to wisdom, patience, and foresight, how can a mere wanderer compare to us aristocratic families?"

"That's right. These guys who come from humble backgrounds can reach a very high level for a while, but it's hard to maintain it because they've never been rich or experienced wealth and luxury. They're easily blinded by wealth and luxury, and then they can't control themselves and quickly lose their power."

"Yes, these independent individuals often overestimate their own resilience. They think that as long as they keep their inner selves unchanged, they'll be fine, but they forget that their inner selves are actually greatly influenced by their outward appearance."

"If a person is ugly, it is easy for them to naturally develop an inferiority complex."

"Yeah, this guy must be the same."

"If he enjoys Immortality but finds himself slowly becoming deformed, he will realize that he is becoming less and less like a normal person."

"By then, he will have lost his greatest advantage; he will no longer be human and will no longer enjoy the advantages of being human."

"We can fight or kill whenever we want, and concentrate all our forces to deal with him."

"Ha ha."

"This is the harsh reality."

Everyone laughed.

It has to be said that some people in these groups are too naive, still thinking about "treating each other sincerely," which is simply laughable.

There are only three ways to interact with extraordinary beings: death, submission, or separation.

This is different from natural organisms; there is no option for peaceful coexistence.

Once the lion is full, it won't bother catching the antelope that's right next to it.

Hunters without a penchant for cruelty can coexist peacefully with their prey during their satiety period.

Because threats between organisms in nature are all manageable.

The threat posed by supernatural beings is uncontrollable.

These people belong to the staunchly opposed faction within the United Association, and these uncontrollable individuals among the scattered members must be severely punished.

They have no intention of treating each other sincerely or coexisting amicably.

At this very moment.

Gao Linzhi was watching as people crowded onto the stage, actively demanding information about the path to Godhood through the physical body means.

He couldn't help but shake his head.

These people have no idea how terrifying Cthulhu Cultivation is.

The power is indeed immense, but in the end, the person will go insane, completely lose their self-awareness, and even kill their own family and gods.

This is a very bad, very terrible ending; it could even be said to be worse than death.

Once they come to their senses and face the consequences of their actions, they will only live a life worse than death.

At this point, someone else eagerly asked, "Teacher, could you show us a real-world example?"

"Of course," the old man said with a smile.

He took out a jade talisman.

With a simple tap, a water curtain image appeared above the jade talisman.

Similar to the flashback sequences often used in TV dramas.

A scene appears within a gray-white circle.

It was a temple.

The temple houses a statue of a living person.

The living person had dozens of hands on their body.

"Let me tell you, one hand can hold a offering of incense, and that offering can sustain his consciousness for 100 years."

"And now that he has 99 hands, he can live for 9900 years."

"What? It's that good?"

Everyone's eyes immediately showed envy.

"Teacher, how do I practice this technique?"

"Wait a minute, would something this good be given away for free?"

"Of course not," the old man said with a smile. "If you want to cultivate, you must sign a contract with the guild."

"We provide technical and training materials and will teach you step by step."

"You are joining as a franchisee."

The proceeds from the incense offerings shall be divided 70/30.

"What? We can only get 70% of the incense offerings?" someone complained.

This revenue split is a bit too harsh.

After all, joining requires paying a franchise fee.

"Hahaha, 70% is ours, and you only get 30%."

"Thirty percent? That's like begging on your knees!"

"Hehehe, if that's really how you see it, then that's how it is. Becoming a god through incense offerings is just like begging on your knees, isn't it?"

"In the beginning, the minor deity had no incense offerings and was on the verge of collapse, so it had to work hard to please every passerby."

"Only when you become one of the myriad gods and Buddhas can you have the power to kill and plunder ordinary people," the old man said, shaking his head.

"If you don't sign this contract, you won't even get this door."

Everyone was helpless.

Only then did I understand the old man's true intention.

Indeed, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Gao Linzhi shook his head.

Of course, many people still choose to sign the contract.

After all, Immortality is the most important thing.

Many people rushed forward.

"If you won't sign, we will."

"Wait, everyone calm down."

"Shouldn't we at least make sure it's feasible before making any decisions?"

"Don't worry, we've done the experiments, it'll definitely work," the old man assured him.

Believe it or not, although everyone who came was an elite, someone who had already gone through a round of screening.

But even elites can be blinded by immense temptation.

Otherwise, so many top companies wouldn't have been bankrupted by elites.

At this moment, the host Chang Yu, walked onto the stage. "Alright, now it's time for the open discussion."

"Everyone is welcome to speak freely about Immortality, and those with projects are also welcome to bring them up for fundraising here."

The group looked at each other.

At this moment, another middle-aged woman went on stage and shook her head, saying:

"You guys are crazy."

"To be honest, Immortality is all a myth."

"Everyone should focus on the present moment; only by relaxing can one truly prolong life."

"One should be content, for only contentment leads to Immortality."

Those who are never satisfied will always be punished by God.

"Like those emperors, those who pursued Immortality often died young, while those emperors who were content lived longer."

Someone immediately shook their head and said, "If you don't want to Immortality, then what are you doing here?"

"Yeah, how could someone like that get in?"

"He should be driven away!"

"Yes, let's get rid of him quickly!"

"My head is about to split open from listening to this."

At this point, the woman said, "Everyone, what I mean is to be content and not to excessively pursue Immortality."

"Because only with this mindset can one truly Immortality."

"How ridiculous! Time is precious. I'm confident I can live to be a hundred years old and roam freely across the land. If I'm content with everything, how can I possibly achieve Immortality?"

The crowd started arguing again.

As expected, it was a free-speaking phase, and everyone was very relaxed.

At this moment, someone else went up on stage and spoke:

Hello everyone.

"I think if we want to achieve Immortality, we need to form teams."

"One person is weak, but many people are strong."

"Only by forming teams, concentrating resources, and allowing a minority to achieve Immortality first can we succeed."

"Then let those who Immortality first lead those who achieve Immortality later, only in this way can we achieve common Immortality."