King's Path Conquest

"I recently heard that you're planning to split off a Consciousness Demon within the Consciousness Domain as well. Is that true?"

In Bai Qiuran's courtyard, Bai Qiuran asked Bai Li a question.

This was overheard by Li Jinyao, who was carrying in clean clothes. The Little Demoness immediately rushed over and asked with great interest, "What kind of Consciousness Demon is Bai Li planning to split?"

"It has actually already split off."

Upon seeing his third Master's Wife, Bai Li Consciousness shrank back, then replied, "It's about the Consciousness Demon related to imperial power and dominance."

"You've already split off?"

Bai Qiuran said in surprise, "I was saying you wanted to split yourself. I'll take you to the other side of the Consciousness Barrier. After all, the Consciousness Demon that Visualization there, no matter what, won't have low growth potential."

"This single Consciousness Domain is sufficient. I lack both your Spiritual Sense strength and the intense obsession of Senior Sister and you."

Bai Li waved his hand and said, "It's just Visualization a useful tool, there's no need to be so particular."

He explained, "I was just thinking that it might be difficult for emperors to worship the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable. After all, these people, while they can be farsighted, can also be quite short-sighted in their eagerness to prevent others from surpassing them..."

"Indeed."

Bai Qiuran thought of the Three Immortal Emperor currently suffering at the lowest level of the Underworld Ghost Realm, and the Northern Black Emperor frantically tumbling in a sea of excrement with his male favorites. Bai Qiuran guessed that if the Black Emperor could really survive until the day of reincarnation, then after her reincarnation, she would probably abstain from men and become a nun.

The same applies to her male lovers.

"So I simply Visualization a Consciousness Demon that was specifically worshipped by these emperors. It was the embodiment of dominance and the way of the king. By worshipping my Consciousness Demon, the ruler's rule could be made more Stabilization."

Bai Li added.

"Good idea."

Li Jinyao asked, "Then you must come up with a resounding name for this Consciousness Demon, after all, even imperial families pay attention to this."

"I've made up my mind."

Bai Li smiled proudly and said, "The King's Path Conquest, what do you think of this name?"

"It's certainly imposing, but why does it sound a bit strange...?"

Li Jinyao asked in confusion.

"It doesn't make you want to worship it; it makes you want to punch it."

Bai Qiuran nodded and said, "Besides, the King's Path Conquest... isn't a suitable title for an individual."

"That domineering CEO..."

"Forget it, you really have no talent for naming things."

Bai Qiuran waved his hand and said, "You might as well just take the First Heavenly Emperor directly."

"Then let's call him the First Heavenly Emperor. I can use my own name without infringing on anyone's rights."

Bai Li nodded and said, "The main reason is that we might need it immediately."

"Did the Great Xia emperor go to the ancestral hall?"

"Yes, I've already arranged the actors."

On the other side, the Emperor of Great Xia arrived at the ancestral hall in Clear Water Village and found it filled with the smoke of incense, with sounds of knocking and chanting coming from inside, indicating that the villagers were performing a ritual.

Out of courtesy, the Emperor of Great Xia did not rashly send his men in to disturb them. The main reason was that the villagers in this village were all formidable fighters, and if he offended them, these villagers might become emboldened, and the Emperor of Great Xia estimated that he might get beaten up.

After waiting for a while, the worship ceremony inside ended, and the door of the ancestral hall was pushed open from the inside. The Fishing Elder led a group of villagers out.

Among these villagers were those who tilled the fields, slaughtered pigs and chickens, and sold wine. At this moment, they all had a refreshed and clear-headed expression, as if they had suddenly gained enlightenment.

The Emperor of Great Xia counted them; there were exactly seven people here, including the Fishing Elder, and each of them possessed unique skills. Even he, the Nine-Five Supreme, would probably be evenly matched with any one of them, excluding the Fishing Elder was only at the Tenth Layer of Qi Refinement.

However, he still went up to him, stopped the Fishing Elder, and gave him a simple cupped-hand salute.

"Old sir, we meet again. I have come specifically to repay your kindness."

"Huh? It's actually His Majesty?"

The old Fishing Elder feigned surprise and asked, "How did you end up in such a remote rural place?"

"I have my own way."

The Emperor of Great Xia was somewhat pleased, but he remained composed and said solemnly, "Old sir, your righteousness is boundless. You saved me and the pillars of Great Xia from dire straits, which is truly admirable. I have brought with me ten thousand taels of gold, three chests of jewels, and an imperial sword. From now on, seeing this sword will be like seeing me. These things are to repay your life-saving grace."

The Fishing Elder sighed, pretending to be very reluctant, and bowed his hands in thanks.

"Then, I have one more request."

The Emperor of Great Xia said to the Fishing Elder, "Could you please serve the country? I am willing to appoint you as a first-rank official to assist me in governing the state."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The Fishing Elder bowed, his heart bleeding, and said, "But this old man prefers the mountains and fields and is not suited to stay in the imperial court. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

"Since the old gentleman is unwilling, then I will not force him."

The Emperor of Great Xia said to him, "But for the sake of the people of Great Xia, I humbly request that you reconsider. I will come here again this June, and please give me your answer then."

The Fishing Elder pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."

"That's fine then."

The Emperor of Great Xia breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "I'm very busy with state affairs, and I really don't have much opportunity to travel around like this. Speaking of which, I saw you holding a worship ceremony in the ancestral hall. Does the old gentleman also worship the gods?"

"That's right, that's right."

The old Fishing Elder burst into laughter at this.

"The deity in this temple is called the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable. If you worship him, he can help you break through your cultivation level, increase your realm, and guide you towards goodness. If Your Majesty is interested, you might as well give it a try. If you don't want to kneel, just offer three sticks of incense and bow three times. The Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable doesn't have so many rules."

"This..."

The Emperor of Great Xia hesitated. In his heart, he rejected this kind of belief in gods and Buddhas, but he had to give the Fishing Elder face and find a way to improve the old man's favor.

He was caught in a dilemma.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd shouted, pointing at the Emperor of Great Xia, "Since he is the Emperor, why not pay homage to the disciple of the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable?"

"A disciple of the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable?"

The Emperor of Great Xia was somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, that's right."

The Fishing Elder feigned sudden realization and said to the Great Xia Emperor, "The system of the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Venerable doesn't just include him as a deity. There are other venerable figures, such as his wives, the Matchmaking Celestial Maiden, the Wealth-Gathering Goddess of Child-Giving Heavenly Empress, or his disciple, the Breast Enhancement Bodhisattva, and this recently added deity, etc..."

"Forget about the others, what's with this Breast Enhancement Bodhisattva' thing..."

The Emperor of Great Xia sensed that something was amiss.

"Are the deities here so careless about naming their deities?"

"Straightforward, simple, and robust."

The Fishing Elder waved his hand and said, "However, Your Majesty, this new god is particularly suitable for you. He is not responsible for protecting Commoners people; he protects royal power and rule, which is perfect for a monarch like you."

"Oh?"

The Emperor of Great Xia became interested.

"There are actually deities who dare to claim to protect imperial power?"

"How dare you!"

At this moment, his close advisor shouted, "Your Majesty is ordained by Heaven, it is the Mandate of Heaven! What kind of sorcerer dares to claim to protect Your Majesty?!"

"Well."

The Emperor of Great Xia glared at his close advisor, inwardly cursing him as a useless teammate, then smiled at the Fishing Elder: "Please don't be offended, sir, my minister is a bit excited... I'm quite interested in this new god, why don't you take me to see him?"