Karma Aids My Path; Rewards and Punishments Reveal the True Heart

Before he could finish speaking, the Karmic Thread rushing towards him began to fluctuate rapidly.

Then, one character after another appeared in mid-air, wrapping around it like chains. They resonated with the Karma fluctuations, continuously releasing the artistic conception of many scriptures, actually enveloping the Karma layer by layer, causing them to linger in mid-air!

"Huh?" The Original Edition Subordinate Deity, now Celestial Soldiers, were stunned by this scene, a strange chill creeping into their hearts, sensing that something incredible was about to happen.

Not only them, but also several surrendered deities such as Cotton Water Earl, loyal followers Subordinate Deity Huang Jue, and demons like the Golden-haired Giant, all sensed an unusual aura emanating from their realms and the Unseen levels, causing them to tense up.

The next moment, under everyone's watchful eyes, Qiu Yan raised his hand and grabbed, and the Karmic Thread wrapped in the word blocks underwent a slight change in their essence. Then, they rushed away and merged into Qiu Yan's Domain of Law!

Qiu Yan's fingers danced, his ten fingers intertwined with Karmic Thread, and then he pulled sharply!

Boom!

The power of the Human Domain of Law surged, and various Karma actually perfected the Human Domain of Law by a small margin!

"This..."

The newly Celestial Soldiers immediately widened their eyes, revealing expressions of disbelief.

"The Karma that everyone wants to get rid of and break free from is actually..." The blond giant and the others were all shocked.

"To strengthen the realm with Karma without being tainted by Divine Sense? This is no longer treating Karma as an external object or weapon to be manipulated, but rather..." The expressions of the gods who surrendered, including the Cotton Water Earl, changed drastically, and their hearts were filled with horror.

As for the gods like Huang Jue, they were equally shocked. At the same time, they felt a strange power of the Domain of Law affecting them, causing a slight change in their divine Divine Path. However, it was so subtle that even if they concentrated their minds to investigate, they would hardly be able to detect it.

Across from him, Qiu Yan, sitting on a stone chair, showed no change whatsoever. He simply retracted his Domain of Law and arranged the Divine Office talismans in front of him.

The talismans were all crystal clear, as pure as crystal.

The Karma of the talismans have been extracted, and the several Virtual Talisman also vanished without a trace as the Karma receded.

Then, Qiu Yan's voice rang in the mind of the blond-haired demon.

"Now I'm giving you a choice..."

Upon hearing this voice, the demons were first taken aback, then their gazes swept over the talismans, and a possibility came to mind. Their hearts pounded rapidly.

"... If you are willing, you can obtain a talisman and become Subordinate Deity me. However, you will inevitably be subject to restrictions, or you may not wish to become a god. In that case, I will bestow upon you my essence Qi and Blood as a reward for your loyalty."

Upon hearing Xin's words, the demons, led by the golden-haired giant, exchanged glances, then knelt down and cried out in unison, "We are willing to serve the Orthodox God!"

"Alright!" Qiu Yan knew what the demons were thinking upon hearing this.

This result was not unexpected. Whether they were cultivators or demons, anyone with some Divine Ability harbored the desire to pursue longevity.

From this perspective, the gods undoubtedly have a huge advantage. They don't need to cultivate; relying on the People's Wishes and the blessings of heaven and earth obtained through talismans, they can achieve immortality. As for the demons on Stove Mountain, regardless of their aptitude, they were originally Qiu Yan's subordinates. What psychological obstacles could they possibly have in transforming from demons to Subordinate Deity?

Even if the leading demons possess profound cultivation, their combat power might decrease after receiving the talisman. But what does that matter compared to achieving immortality?

As soon as the word "good" fell, the talismans in front of Qiu Yan shot out one by one. Each talisman was accompanied by a decree, which read out the name of the demon it belonged to. The talisman spun around above the demon's head and was then officially conferred a title.

Then, as soon as the talisman landed, it entered the demon's body, and immediately Divine Radiance appeared, its clothes changed, and its aura changed.

The two men, one a blond giant and the other a skinny one, were the most prominent.

The golden-haired giant obtained the title of the Chong Water River Earl, a major tributary of the Great Snow River in the Five Marshes region; the fat and thin men obtained the Yan River and Mi River, two tributaries of the Great Snow River originating from its source, and were also of the same rank.

The Divine Grade is equivalent to the second level of the Third Realm of Life Cultivation, the Core-Forging Realm, which is the step of refining False Core. In terms of combat power, it is much higher than the three demons before, which can be considered an unexpected bonus, as it did not cause them any losses.

Apart from the three demons, the rest are all of the Seventh Grade.

The demons did not resist the divine power radiation. After the talisman entered their bodies, they allowed the Divine Radiance to radiate into their flesh and blood, changing its properties and gradually transforming it into Divine Body.

It is worth mentioning that Qiu Yan also condensed the several Virtual Talisman that had disappeared into real talismans and sealed them away.

The sight of this Subordinate Deity made Cotton Water Earl's eyelids twitch. He had never seen such a generous Orthodox God before. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to take these talismans lightly, as if he didn't care at all.

Once the investiture was complete, all the demons were overjoyed. For them, it was a blessing in disguise, as they gained the qualification for immortality.

Originally, those who were captured and placed in that palace with their collarbones locked were the best of the Spirit Mountain and Great Snow River lineages. They had all received a certain degree of attention from Qiu Yan in the past. Now, they were first rescued by Qiu Yan and then received such an unimaginable reward. Their loyalty and desire to repay him surged up in an instant, and they also turned into invisible Karma, wrapping around Qiu Yan.

However, before these Karma could touch Qiu Yan, they were absorbed into the Human Domain of Law and integrated into it, adding to its structure.

"To repay kindness..."

The word flashed through Qiu Yan's mind, and her gaze shifted to Huang Jue. The latter immediately sensed this and said, "Orthodox God, there's no need for any reward. I know my own situation. A high Divine Rank position isn't necessarily a good thing; it inevitably attracts the attention of those with ulterior motives. Besides, I don't have that kind of status. If it weren't for the favor of the Orthodox God and the Silver Lord, how could I have achieved my current position?" The implication was that she was already satisfied with her treatment and didn't want any further rewards.

His words resonated with Cotton Water Earl, who secretly nodded in agreement, Heart Path, "This Huang Jue appears honest and kind. Even if he's just pretending, it's clear that his relationship with Min Primordial Spirit is extraordinary. He clearly doesn't Divine Rank, but only Min Primordial Spirit's protection. The more he acts this way, the more Min Primordial Spirit will treat him as a confidant. In the future, when they become gods in the same palace, he will have to be very close to this Huang Jue..."

On the other side, Qiu Yan laughed upon hearing this, saying, "Brother Huang, that is true. The higher one's position, the more entanglements one becomes. But given our current relationship, regardless of our Divine Rank, some things are unavoidable. How can we possibly escape them?"

As he spoke, he opened his palm, and the Mountain Envoy's talisman appeared, crystal clear and radiating an alluring light. The lines inside were ever-changing, evolving into scenes of Divine Path.

This mesmerizing scene initially captivated Cotton Water Earl, but then he was startled, thinking that Qiu Yan intended to hand over the Mountain Envoy's talisman to Huang Jue. He immediately tried to dissuade him. "Orthodox God! You mustn't do this! This Mountain Envoy Fourth Grade Divine Rank and is registered in the Heavenly Court. If you rashly give it to Pan Luo God, it will bring disaster rather than fortune!"

Huang Jue was also taken aback and quickly declined.

"I naturally know the Karma and effect behind this talisman," Qiu Yan nodded, raised his other hand, pinched two fingers inside the talisman, and pulled them out sharply. Strands of talisman lines were pulled out and twisted rapidly in the air, eventually transforming into a talisman with a mountain appearing inside.

Han Mountain Range!

This mountain is of similar size to Spirit Mountain, but Spirit Mountain is located at the southern end of Jiannan Circuit, on the Southern Border of Great Rui, while this Han Mountain is located at the northern end of Jiannan Circuit, separating Shu Region and Guan.

This mountain range also has many deities, but the position of the Great Mountain God has been vacant for a long time.

Qiu Yan manipulated the Mountain Envoy Talisman, and the talisman that was formed was the position of the Great Mountain God of Hanshan. If it were an ordinary deity, even if they occupied the position of the Great Mountain God, it would take at least a hundred years to condense such a talisman. But now, using the Mountain Envoy talisman, it was done in the blink of an eye.

The moment the talisman was formed, the lost Great Mountain God Talisman of Hanshan shattered in an unnamed corner and disappeared. The person who collected the talisman was naturally shocked, and the drama, joys and sorrows, and conspiracies surrounding the talisman also came to an abrupt end, leaving people feeling lost.

Comprehending these insights, Qiu Yan flicked his finger, merging the Great Mountain God Talisman into Huang Jue 'Divine Body, replacing the Original Edition Virtual Talisman from Panluo Mountain.

Huang Jue's aura surged instantly, and his court robes changed accordingly, becoming more elaborate and majestic. The two loyal Subordinate Deity behind him both wore expressions of envy, but their eyes were filled with anticipation.

Like Huang Jue, they remained loyal to their duty and did not betray their cause, which led to their suffering. Now that Huang Jue has risen to the rank of Fifth Grade Great Mountain God, they do not think they can be like Huang Jue, but they believe they can still attain a rank of Divine Rank.

Sure enough, Qiu Yan, "Brother Huang's trip to Hanshan is like a powerful dragon suppressing a local snake. He can't do without capable men under his command. Jin Yan and Lü Luo with him, so they can keep an eye on each other." After speaking, he flicked his fingers, and two talismans fell into the bodies of the two gods.

These two deities were originally Seventh Grade, but now that they have obtained the rank talisman, their status has been elevated and their aura has changed. They immediately thanked Qiu Yan in unison and then solemnly greeted Huang Jue. These two rank Divine Rank are from the Hanshan branch and will serve as Huang Jue's Subordinate Deity from now on.

Those watching from the sidelines, who had witnessed Qiu Yan's punishment of the traitorous god and the rewards given to the loyal demons and deities, including the Cotton Water Earl, couldn't help but sigh, "This method of rewarding and punishing the Primordial Spirit is truly simple and brutal, lacking any finesse. The loyal are rewarded, and the traitors are banished to the mortal realm, yet it strikes directly at the heart of the matter, producing immediate results! It eliminates hidden dangers, stabilizes the situation, and consolidates the base..."

At this moment, Qiu Yan stood up from his seat and said, "Bai Shi, the mountain god of Lixiu Mountain, also did not want to betray us and was forced to leave. He was also rewarded, but we have to wait for his return."

As he spoke, he moved his hand and squeezed hard, crushing the Mountain Envoy's talisman to pieces!

Boom!

A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky!

Cotton Water Earl and the others were shocked. Everything happened so suddenly that they had no time to stop it!

In the blink of an eye, the shattered talismans and strands of Karma erupted wildly, flying everywhere in the air!

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