Ransom

The divine positions bestowed by Heaven and Earth were more orthodox than those granted by the Heavenly Court, and better aligned with the will of Heaven.

Thus, deities born naturally through Creation found it far easier than incense deities to comprehend the threshold of the Ancient Gods. They could attain a position in Heaven and Earth, claim a share of its source, and from then on live as long as Heaven and Earth.

At that moment, Chief Envoy of Heaven Monitoring was observing Fang Yuan and saw signs of him heading down that path. He immediately moved to interrupt him.

After all, the share of the source that the will of Heaven granted to the Divine Path was limited to begin with. The Heavenly Emperor claimed the lion's share, so how much remained for the Ancient Gods?

Every additional one meant carving flesh and spilling blood from their own bodies!

When it came to one's share of the source, the slightest difference could mean a gulf between Heaven and Earth in strength. They couldn't afford to yield even the tiniest fraction.

Besides, if they wanted to cultivate Ancient Gods, the Heavenly Court already had excellent candidates. Why bother with an outsider of unknown origin?

"We must investigate this deity's origins!"

Chief Envoy of Heaven Monitoring raised a hand, and an image of a deity appeared at once. It showed Fang Yuan's features in lifelike detail, even capturing his bearing.

At the same time, the same image appeared in the palaces of the many Deputy Envoys of Heaven Monitoring. Along with it came a Divine Oracle from Chief Envoy of Heaven Monitoring: "All subordinates, search the world far and wide and uncover this deity's whereabouts!"

"Yes!"

Countless replies appeared. The entire Heavenly Court began operating like a machine, with consequences both