Fighting for Fortune, Spreading Scriptures, Making Moves; Quelling Chaos, Spreading the Marshfolk Way

"Mortals suffer countless hardships, entangled in endless Karma. Situations like the one in Wuxin City have occurred beyond measure throughout history. If gods intervene, they will naturally become tainted by Karma..."

Watching the situation below, countless thoughts flashed through Qiu Yan's mind.

The Historical River was so vast and long. Who knew how many similar events had unfolded within it? Dynasties rose and fell, cities were broken and families destroyed. Some rose to power through them, while others declined because of them. There might have been traces of divine interference in such things, but far more often, they stemmed from the nature and desires of living beings themselves.

At every moment, similar events were taking place across the countless continents beneath the boundless starry sky. Qiu Yan could not manage them all, could not manage them forever, and nor could he overturn the reality of the world or change the nature of living beings merely by acting himself.

However...

After thinking for a while, Qiu Yan shook his head and smiled. Then he summoned the little Divine Power and Incense Faith he had only just recovered from within himself.

"Those things of the past, the future, and distant places are beyond my control. But how can I simply let what is happening before my eyes run its course? Back then, when I was merely a first- or second-realm cultivator, a low-grade Lesser God, I could still act to protect this city. Now that I have sent the Buddha to heaven, why should I begrudge such a small effort? Perhaps this small effort of mine can change one person's Fortune below and let him turn ill fortune into good! Without acting oneself, how can one bring about another's understanding?" As the thought fell, Qiu Yan acted. His Divine Power and Incense