Seeing that Shenmi was living a healthier and more comfortable life, Shunaicha felt utterly hopeless.

Why was his first mission so fraught with difficulties?

He had been longing for Shenmi's early demise, but one day he suddenly saw Shenmi beaming with joy, even his usually aloof and handsome face couldn't hold back his smile. He couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you? What's made you so happy?"

Shenmi looked up at him with a smile in her eyes. This exquisite young man had a pair of peach blossom eyes, clearly the kind of eyes that exude charm and passion, yet usually only a cool, clear quality could be seen in them. Now that he was happy, those eyes finally revealed their true charm, becoming exceptionally deep and affectionate, almost capable of drawing one's soul in.

Shu Naicha was stunned for a moment, then heard Shen Mi's pleasant and magnetic voice gently ring out: "The last wish of the previous young master has finally been fulfilled today... Look."

He unfolded the teaching materials in his hand, inside which was a map. The map was marked with red lines and circles, densely packed yet clearly organized, covering almost the entire Central Plains. A thick red line stretched out to connect with the Western Regions, and there were several red dots on the border. Finally, some boxes and dotted lines extended beyond the map along the coastline.

With his eyes lowered, the refined, aloof, and elegant young man, sitting in his wheelchair, spoke devoutly: "We are fortunate to hear the teachings of God and to overcome the suffering of the world. The suffering of man is that he has no food to fill his stomach and no clothes to cover his body; the suffering of the world is that he cannot distinguish between good and evil, and that he suffers from natural disasters and man-made calamities. The Buddha said that being with those one hates, being separated from those one loves, and being heartbroken are the seven sufferings of humankind. However, how can a person be born into this world without heart and feelings?"

"We are human beings, but God guides us through countless hardships and sufferings. We lack food and clothing because of poverty; if people read and understand reason, if people acquire knowledge, they will have the ability to redeem themselves. When natural disasters and man-made calamities strike, no one comes to our aid because the roads are blocked..."

"With frequent wars, ordinary people struggle only to fill their stomachs, while those in high positions are indifferent to the deaths and injuries among the lower classes. All of this is suffering..."

The window behind him let in dappled sunlight, casting a soft glow on his silhouette. Visible dust motes moved slowly, creating a scene of tranquility and peace, like a Buddha in the world.

"Throughout the ages, the sages of the Divine Sect have made countless efforts to find a viable way to alleviate human suffering. Generation after generation, their efforts have finally yielded some results... The private school no longer needs the Divine Sect's management and will continue to operate on its own. Roads in all directions have been fully opened, overseas ports have been built, and news has come that the new agricultural tools and crops researched within the sect will soon be widely promoted..."

"All these things fill me with joy when I think that God might just glance at us and see our efforts as believers."

Shunacha stared at him in a daze. The young man placed one hand on his chest and recounted these things devoutly, without a trace of impurity or selfishness. Such pure faith deeply moved Shunacha, who had never encountered it before.

Shunacha was punished by Long Xun for fighting with people in a small world and breaking the pillar supporting that world, so he was sent underground to open up the earth's veins.

He single-handedly spent thousands of years completing this task. At the time, he felt only relief that it was finally done and learned a lesson from it, deciding that he could never do such a thing again, as it was too torturous.

However, these people who gathered together solely by faith had short lifespans, yet they continued to dedicate themselves to overcoming adversity, generation after generation, without feeling bitterness or hardship. If one person couldn't go on, there were descendants, and successors... As long as their faith remained, they would not stop.

How powerful is faith?

How much cohesion and power can that spirit unleash? How devout and unwavering can it inspire, and how transcendent can it make one's spirit?

Shunacha saw the mystery before him; he was still a mortal, yet the light emanating from him as he spoke of his faith made Shunacha's heart skip a beat.

He stared intently at the mystery, unwilling to look away.

Suddenly I feel so envious. That god can receive such fervent love and faith from him, and can make him do these thankless and arduous things without complaint.

Shunacha couldn't help but ask, "Then... do you believe in the existence of gods?" There are no cultivators in this world, and the spiritual energy is thin. According to the mystery of the gods, there must be many people in the divine religion who have accumulated enough merit to become immortals. However, even if they become immortals, they cannot stay; they will only be guided to the upper realm by the power of ascension.

So there can't be a God in this world... then how can they still guarantee the piety of their faith?

"I believe." The enigmatic god answered decisively, raising his eyes and smiling. "I understand what you're trying to say. But... it is people who need to believe in God and understand the direction they are heading, not God who needs people's faith. So it is only natural that God does not appear or protect us."

Shunacha: "..."

He was speechless. The mysterious faith had completely shattered his view of believers. Was it any wonder that the religion was considered a demonic cult? The brainwashing ability was simply astounding.

However, seeing the holy and beautiful way Shenmi looked in his piety made him blush and his heart race, he still covered his slightly hot cheeks and said to him earnestly, "Congratulations. I think God will know what you have done."

Because... there are merits, the Way of Heaven, the Underworld, the conferment of immortality and the ascension to the divine palace, and so on, all of which govern all things in the world, neither letting go of an evil person nor mistreating a good person.

Heaven's will is clear: good and evil will be rewarded accordingly. It's not that retribution won't come, it's just that the time hasn't arrived yet.

Shu Nai gazed at his relaxed, serene smile and murmured softly, "God has already seen it..."

His voice was too soft for the mystery to hear.

However……

The joy of the mystery lasted only a day.

Starting the next day, he became serious.

The Divine Cult's businesses suffered blows in many places, and people in the martial arts world suddenly united for some unknown reason, clamoring to wipe out the Demonic Cult, causing the Divine Cult to suffer heavy losses.

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