Lord of the Realms: Conquest of All Nations
Chapter 1867

Temple

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Because the Divine World had always been a world of gods, Zhao Fu planned to reform it along the lines of a religious faction.

As usual, they were to recite the Scripture of Myriad Gods three times each day—morning, noon, and night. Their attire had to be neat and tidy; brightly colored clothing and overly revealing garments were forbidden. On formal occasions, solemn black-and-white clothing had to be the norm.

Not only their clothing, but all manner of buildings had to emphasize solemnity as well. Strange or brightly colored structures were not to be built.

This would directly make the entire faction outwardly solemn and dignified. Those living within it would also be subtly influenced, their temperaments becoming stern and grave, devoid of laughter and filled with a sense of holiness.

Aside from changing clothing and architecture, Zhao Fu also decreed that people could not make noise in the streets, speak loudly, laugh too loudly, or cry too loudly.

He regulated them not only in appearance, but also in conduct, further deepening the faction's air of solemn dignity.

Lastly, any books and paintings that did not suit the rule were to be destroyed. What remained was to center on solemnity, gravity, tragic grandeur, piety, and devotion.

This directly changed the people's thoughts, turning them in appearance, behavior, and ideology into solemn and dignified people—moreover, into devout believers who could give everything for the Pantheon of Myriad Gods.

However, Zhao Fu also knew that living in such an environment would become exceedingly dull and tedious, without the slightest bit of enjoyment, and deeply oppressive.

Though Zhao Fu would achieve his aim—them providing vast amounts of faith power, becoming loyal supporters of the Pantheon of Myriad Gods, never rebelling against his rule, and holding Zhao Fu as the supreme existence in their

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