nycdaug Chapter 1163: Everything is Ready?
Chapter 1163: Everything is Ready?
The heavens and myriad realms no longer experience the normal sunrise and sunset of the lower realms.
Gu Heng didn't know how the people here judged how a day passed, but then again, having ascended to the upper realm, who would care how a day passed?
Just open your eyes and close them, and it will be over.
He sat on the Cloud-Viewing Platform next to Qin Yiyao, his mind wandering for a moment, when he heard the little girl say softly, "Master, the time has come."
"Ok?"
Gu Heng was stunned.
He first looked at Qin Yiyao's profile; she was calm and refined, and he felt a little tempted to pinch her cheek.
But Gu Heng's attention was quickly drawn to the noise around him.
The ancient capital of Qinggu was once again abuzz with excitement.
"May Your Majesty be granted divine power!"
May God's kingdom prosper forever!
A cacophony of voices rose from the capital, golden banners blotted out the sun, and the people knelt on the ground, chanting prayers. The power of their devout prayers condensed into a tangible, pale golden mist that rose from all directions and slowly flowed and converged toward the imperial palace.
At this moment, there was another unusual movement in the direction of the imperial palace.
Countless eyes turned to look at the platform that rose from the imperial palace, towering over a hundred feet high, drawing in the boundless power of wishes to converge above the capital.
Its radiance reached the heavens, and its holy light permeated the air.
"Heh, you've prepared quite well, you've even set up the altar."
Qin Yiyao sneered.
"They're still cheering and celebrating."
Gu Heng shook his head.
what a pity.
The countless citizens of the Qinggu Divine Kingdom knew nothing about the truth of the divine sacrifice, and even if there were another truth, they would not believe it.
After all, the Qinggu Divine Kingdom had suffered repeated blows and was already in a state of panic. Rather than saying that the Qinggu Divine Lord had deceived them, it would be more accurate to say that they needed some major events to boost morale and put their minds at ease.
Even if someone does realize something is amiss, they will surely dismiss their doubts on their own.
There's really nothing new in this world.
……
Imperial Palace Altar.
This is a magnificent platform entirely constructed of lapis lazuli, with 3,600 eternal lamps arranged on each level. The lamps are self-illuminating and as intensely hot as the sun.
At the highest point of the altar, a figure stood with his hands behind his back.
Qinggu Divine Lord.
He was dressed in a dark black imperial robe, with the tassels of a twelve-tasseled crown obscuring most of his face, leaving only a faint glimpse of his cold and ruthless expression.
He looked down at this land that had been cultivated for countless years, at the subjects crawling like ants below the altar, and at the golden torrent of vows surging like rivers flowing into the sea. The combination of these three things allowed him to see that distant and incomparable vision.
It's not about cultivating oneself to the point of being comparable to a god, but about becoming a god oneself!
To be on par with the gods sounds easy, and it seems that some people can achieve this, but the authority of the gods is not such a simple power; it is a privilege that is difficult for ordinary people to understand!
Becoming a god means embarking on a higher level of spiritual practice.
As for what that level of road is like, Qinggu Divine Lord did not know.
no one knows.
Those who have become gods will never tell the masses what they have seen, because everyone is no longer on the same level. Why would gods talk to ants?
This is what makes the path to godhood so alluring.
At least Qinggu Shenjun could not resist the allure of such a vision.
If you're ruthless enough and have strong enough scheming, your vision is within reach.
"His Majesty."
Beside the Azure Ancient God, the Grand Elder reported in a low voice.
"All preparations for the sacrificial ceremony are complete, and it can commence as scheduled."
Qinggu God Lord did not respond.
He looked up at the sky, which was obscured by swirling clouds.
Behind the thick clouds, he sensed an opportunity he had been waiting for far too long.
Position.
The threshold finally appeared before him.
If success is achieved today, the ancient god who was imprisoned will disappear completely, and the lofty throne of the crowned god will welcome a new master.
"Very good, I have indeed come ahead of everyone else."
He whispered, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealing an almost smug smile.
This is the thrill of a successful scheme.
Beneath the altar, the subjects prostrated themselves in the brilliance of the lapis lazuli stone, their faces filled with piety and fervor.
Their shouts rose and fell like a tide, one after another, never ceasing. Everyone was cheering for the upcoming divine sacrifice. However, what they did not know was that the divine sacrifice would indeed bring unimaginable glory and achievements, but they would not be able to enjoy any of that glory.
But what does it matter?
The position of a god is attained by treading upon countless bones and seas of blood.
"...You can go down now."
The Azure Ancient God Lord's eyebrows twitched slightly, and he said indifferently.
The chief priest beside him understood immediately and vanished in an instant.
No sooner had he left than a chaotic rift appeared beside him, from which a tall figure emerged.
The newcomer's identity was unknown. He wore a platinum robe and a white jade mask, revealing only a pair of cold, divine eyes.
Qinggu Shenjun was not surprised by the appearance of the newcomer.
"Today, I must thank the envoy for facilitating things and helping me achieve my goal."
Qinggu Divine Lord cupped his hands and smiled.
The tone was calm and respectful.
But the so-called "envoy," whose true face was hidden by a mask, showed no joy or sorrow, and had no intention of being polite or saying much. He said directly, "It all depends on your own ability. If you succeed, we will naturally accept you."
"But we found you in a moment of desperation, intending to elevate you to a high position."
"If it doesn't work, we don't care."
The cold voice was devoid of any emotion, and upon hearing it, the pupils of the Ancient God Lord contracted slightly.
The implication in those words was quite clear: the reason the envoy and those behind him chose him was simply because they lacked time and did not have the opportunity to carefully select, thus giving him the chance to cooperate with them.
but.
If it succeeds, everyone will be happy; but if it fails, the Azure Ancient God Lord can foresee his fate.
But the envoy clearly had no intention of putting in any more effort; he certainly had better candidates in his sights, so he didn't think much of himself!
Qinggu Shenjun never imagined that he, the dignified ruler of the dynasty, who had been at the peak for countless years, would now be regarded as a dispensable alternative by others. How could he be happy about this?
He exhaled a deep breath, suppressing his unpleasant emotions: "Envoy, there's no need to overthink it. In any case, today is the day I become a god!"
"A quasi-god is not a true epochal deity, but at the very least you are qualified to access deeper levels of power."
"I hope you can really do it."
The messenger said nothing more, only bowed and said, "Eternal and everlasting."
"Eternal and everlasting."
The Ancient God returned the greeting.
The messenger retreated back into the rift and disappeared.
Only after watching him disappear did the Azure Ancient God Lord withdraw his gaze.
There was no longer any hesitation or doubt in his eyes, and all the excitement and tension had faded away.
The sacrificial ceremony is about to begin.
He had waited too long for this moment.
However, the Ancient God Lord knew that there was still one problem that could potentially threaten him that he had not dealt with.
So he beckoned, and the High Priest reappeared silently.
"We should eliminate any future troubles."
The high priest's eyes narrowed, he bowed and accepted the order, then immediately withdrew.
The Azure Ancient God looked down with fervent anticipation, hoping that the wounds of the divine kingdom would be healed by the blessings of the gods.
The ruler of a dynasty should care about his people and share their glory and disgrace, which is no joke. However, the Azure Ancient God Lord does not care about such meaningless imperial virtues.
He had only one firm thought in his mind.
He wants to become a god!
All obstacles in his way must be cleared!
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P.S.: Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!