Chapter 225: Bestowing God Positions, First-level God Permissions
In the center of the newborn God Realm, multi-colored rays of light flowed, and divine force drifted like mist.
After Lei Chen finished elevating the status of Bi Ji, Electrolux, and Du Busi, his calm gaze swept over the remaining powerhouses who had not yet been formally granted a Divinity but had already stepped into the Divine Rank through their own cultivation.
Di Tian, Kong Deming, Ice Empress, Mu En, Long Xiaoyao, and Xuan Zi all felt their hearts tighten under Lei Chen's gaze. They unconsciously straightened their bodies, their eyes showing complex expressions of anticipation, solemnity, or reflection.
They knew very well that the critical moment determining their future status and Dao path in the God Realm had arrived.
"The six of you," Lei Chen's voice was grand and peaceful, echoing clearly through the space of the God Realm, causing the Laws to hum slightly. "Your cultivation has all reached the Divine Rank, and you may be granted a God Position."
Lei Chen's gaze swept over them as he continued, "However, the granting of a God Position requires Foundation, potential, Heart-Nature, and compatibility with the Laws of the plane. Although you possess the power of the Divine Rank, the condensation and deepening of your understanding at the level of Laws will take time, and the 'exclusive' authority you must shoulder for the future layout of the God Realm is not yet fully clear."
Hearing this, the hearts of the six sank slightly, but they continued to listen intently.
"Therefore, today, I first bestow upon you the status of a Third-rank Deity." As Lei Chen's voice fell, without any visible movement from him, the Law runes representing all creation at the dome of the God Realm suddenly converged. They split into six pillars of light of different colors, each containing the pure Origin of Divinity and the recognition of basic Laws, crashing down to envelop Di Tian and the others individually!
The six divine lights quickly withdrew inward. They clearly felt their internal Divine Rank power being completely 'anchored' and'standardized.' A mysterious sense of 'immortality' surrounded their hearts—with a God Position bestowed upon them, as long as the God Position was not shattered and the God Realm was not destroyed, they would live as long as heaven and earth, truly stepping through the gates of eternal life!
"A Third-Rank Deity position is the cornerstone of the God Realm and the starting point of your new journey." Lei Chen looked at the unconcealable excitement and joy on their faces; his tone remained calm but carried a sense of encouragement and promise.
"This status grants you the official identity of a Divinity, the right to reside and cultivate in the God Realm, and the responsibility to fulfill corresponding duties. In the future, if you cultivate diligently without ceasing, if your cultivation breaks through the upper limit of your current status, if your understanding of the Laws deepens, and if you have indeed rendered outstanding contributions to the stability of the plane and the development of the God Realm..."
He paused, his gaze as deep as the sea. "At that time, based on merit and cultivation, you can naturally be promoted to a higher status. A Second-Rank Deity, or even a First-rank Deity position, is not beyond reach. The path of the God is long; today's step is by no means the end."
As soon as these words were spoken, an unprecedented brilliance erupted in the eyes of Di Tian and the other five!
A Third-rank Deity was already the starting point of immortality, and the fact that there was still a path and hope for upward promotion in the future was undoubtedly the greatest incentive and recognition for these proud powerhouses who had once stood at the Peak of the continent.
"We thank the Plane Master for his grace!" several people bowed simultaneously. "We will surely live up to this position, diligently cultivate ourselves, fulfill our duties, and serve as the bricks and mortar of our God Realm!"
Looking at the heartfelt gratitude and words of loyalty from the six, Lei Chen nodded slightly.
Granting Third-Rank Deity positions to stabilize the hearts of these core combat forces and giving them hope for the future was a necessary move to consolidate the Foundation of the newborn God Realm's rule.
After dealing with those without God Positions, Lei Chen's gaze finally fell upon the few existences in the field with the most majestic auras, who already held the authority of a First-rank Deity—Ye Guyi, the Sea Princess, the Xue Di, and Zhang Lexuan.
These four First-Rank Deities were important components of the Law pillars of the newborn God Realm, the core combat forces who would govern regions and exercise authority in the future. The arrangements for them needed to be more comprehensive, and the authority granted needed to match their God Positions.
"Ye Guyi, Sea Princess, Xue Di, Zhang Lexuan." Lei Chen called out the names of the four. As each name was called, the person mentioned took on a solemn expression and stepped forward half a pace to show they were listening respectfully.
"The four of you hold the authority of a First-rank Deity; you are vital to the plane and the pillars of the God Realm." Lei Chen's voice carried a majesty that could settle the world. "The God Realm has just been established, and a hundred things await to be done. To help you better fulfill your divine duties, stabilize your authority, and spread the radiance of the Laws, I hereby grant you two permissions."
The four of them watched with burning eyes, focusing intently.
"First, the Right of Temple Construction." Lei Chen raised his hand, pointing toward the vast and boundless divine lands and the Void Realm where the multi-colored light flowed. "This territory of the God Realm will naturally generate mysterious landscapes and evolve into spiritual lands of different attributes as the Laws are perfected."
"You may each find a place within the God Realm that aligns with your own God Position Laws, channel divine force, communicate with the realm's Laws, and build your own Divine Temples."
"The Divine Temple will serve as your residence and cultivation dojo, as well as a symbol of your divine authority and a sensory hub for receiving the remote worship of subordinate divine officials or believers. The regulations and style of the Divine Temple can be decided according to your own wishes and the characteristics of your God Position, but they must fit the overall Laws of the God Realm. You must not move the Foundations of the realm without permission, nor interfere with each other."
Building their own Divine Temples!
Hearing this, joy flashed in the eyes of all four.
A Divine Temple was not just a residence; it was a Divinity's 'dojo' and'symbol,' which could greatly enhance cultivation efficiency, converge faith, and display majesty. This was undoubtedly a sign of great trust and autonomy given to them by the Plane Master.
"Second, the Right of Sacrifice Establishment." Lei Chen continued, his gaze seeming to penetrate the God Realm to look down at the vast mortal world below. "The God Realm hangs high, yet the Foundation of faith originates from all living beings. You may seek out beings in the mortal world whose Heart-Nature, Aptitude, and beliefs meet the requirements of your God Positions, and train them to be 'High Priests' who serve your respective God Positions."
"High Priests can serve as your spokespersons in the mortal world, spreading divine oracles, guiding faith, and in specific circumstances, using the divine force you bestow to exercise a portion of divine authority, punishing evil and promoting good, and stabilizing the source of faith."
Training mortal High Priests!
This meant they could systematize and organize the propagation and collection of faith, rather than relying solely on the spontaneous prayers of living beings.
As spokespersons in the mortal world, High Priests could more effectively expand the influence of a God Position and consolidate the Foundation of faith, which would be of immeasurable benefit for increasing their cultivation and deepening their understanding of the Laws. At the same time, this was also a way to penetrate the influence of the God Realm more deeply into the mortal world.
The two permissions, one internal and one external, one tangible and one intangible, perfectly met the core needs of First-Rank Deities to consolidate themselves, fulfill their divine duties, and spread faith.
"We thank the Plane Master!" the four bowed almost simultaneously, their voices filled with heartfelt gratitude.
Lei Chen nodded slightly. He finally looked around at all thirteen new and old Divinities present, his voice peaceful yet containing the power to anchor the universe:
"Today, the conferring of God Positions is complete, and the rights and responsibilities of the realm are initially set. I hope you will all settle into your positions, fulfill your duties, cultivate without ceasing, and work together to maintain the order of this newborn God Realm and protect the peace of this plane. The path of the God is flourishing and just beginning; a vast future lies beneath your feet."
As his voice fell, the Law radiance within the God Realm seemed to brighten a bit more. The surging tides of divine force moved silently, as if celebrating the formal start of a brand-new era and the laying of a new framework for the order of the God Realm.