"Shuang'er, Xiaoming, have you discovered a method for making a deity statue?"
Idols.
Lu Tao had been exposed to it, but had never done it.
In the past, when I went to temples to pray to gods and Buddhas, I saw many statues of gods. These statues were basically made of a combination of stone, earth and other materials.
It doesn't seem difficult to make.
But to be honest, Lu Tao wasn't sure if the statue was effective, nor had he ever verified it.
Even from a scientific point of view, this is just superstition, a way to put one's mind at ease.
There are not many who truly believe.
This world is a true martial arts world, where there are martial gods, and even beings surpassing martial gods.
Naturally, there are also beliefs and idols.
Therefore, Lu Tao directly questioned He Yuanshuang, Wu Ming, and Kong Xin, who were sorting out the harvest.
The demon and monster races have a strict hierarchy, and they may have special methods for creating idols that he could learn from.
"Yes, Brother Lu."
Sure enough, the three of them directly taught Lu Tao dozens of methods for making statues, and this was before they had even finished compiling them; otherwise, there would have been even more.
At the same time, all three of them were very curious, "Brother Lu, why are you making statues of gods?"
Lu Tao smiled and said, "Let's try out an idea."
Upon hearing this, He Yuanshuang and Wu Ming's eyes lit up, and they nodded habitually. In the past, Lu Tao always used this excuse whenever he refined something, and the results were excellent.
Kong Xin didn't have any particular ideas, she was just a little curious and looked forward to Lu Tao's so-called experiment.
How much longer until it's all sorted out?
Lu Tao inquired.
The number of demons killed this time was too large, and each one was at least at the Innate Perfection level, so sorting them out was naturally not easy.
Previously, He Yuanshuang and Wu Ming had spent more than ten hours sorting through the materials, but they still hadn't finished.
He Yuanshuang said, "It will probably take another two or three hours to finish sorting it out."
"That's pretty fast. You guys continue organizing."
Lu Tao dismissed the three people and began browsing the jade slips, referring to the methods used by the demon and monster races to create idols, to see which method was suitable for prayer, or which combination was appropriate, so he could combine them.
Before long, Lu Tao had a clear understanding of the situation.
Next.
Lu Tao continuously took out a large number of precious materials from his storage space.
Since it was his own idol, and he wanted to bring good luck, Lu Tao didn't skimp on the materials he used.
All of them use the best materials.
Furthermore, all of these materials are related to prayer and faith.
Obsidian, black rutilated quartz, wish stone...
As Lu Tao smelted and sculpted each precious material, they were fused together, and gradually, a statue ten feet tall appeared before him.
Lu Tao created this statue entirely in his own likeness; even the clothing and skin color are exactly the same.
He was dressed in a white robe, with a face as white as jade and eyes as bright as stars.
One hand is behind his back, the other hangs naturally at his side, he raises his head to look up at the sky, as if gazing at something...
【Prayer Statue: 0/10,000 (Ninth-tier statue. The statue can collect faith power. When others pray to the statue, they can consume faith power and there is a certain probability that their wish will be fulfilled.
Faith value: 0.
Note: Fulfilling a wish requires the consent of the deity. Currently, the deity's level is low, so the probability of fulfilling a wish is low.
"Holy crap, it's about collecting faith power to fulfill wishes?"
Lu Tao stared at the statue of the praying deity and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
This statue is unlike any other item I've crafted before; it can actually collect and use the power of faith.
As expected of a statue of a deity for prayer, this alone makes it associated with the word 'god'.
Furthermore, the experience points of the ninth-tier divine statue are actually 10,000, just like the cave dwelling.
Lu Tao was curious about the probability of fulfilling a wish; how was this calculated?
"However, it must be very difficult to gain experience from idols, right?"
While Lu Tao was happy, he was also a little worried. After thinking for a while, he called He Yuanshuang and the other two over.
"Ah, Brother Lu, how did you manage to create a statue of yourself?"
Kong Xin looked at Lu Tao's statue with some surprise. Generally speaking, when humans make statues, they are made in the appearance of some deity. But Brother Lu actually made himself.
For a moment, I felt a great sense of novelty.
Lu Tao shrugged and said helplessly, "I don't know any other gods, so I have no choice but to make it according to my appearance."
In Lu Tao's eyes, the God of War was no god at all.
"Hehe, Brother Lu will definitely become a god in the future."
He Yuanshuang chuckled.
Kong Xin was taken aback, then nodded in complete agreement. She no longer felt there was anything wrong with it; on the contrary, it seemed perfectly reasonable. She asked curiously, "Brother Lu, what is the purpose of your statue?"
"Keep it a secret for now."
Lu Tao chuckled and then instructed Kong Xin, "Xin'er, stand in front of the statue and bow to it. Remember, you must be devout, like a believer, understand?"
"..."
Upon hearing this, Kong Xin was completely dumbfounded, then her face instantly turned red, feeling somewhat ashamed.
Actually, there's nothing wrong with worshipping idols.
The key point is that the statue is of Lu Tao, and Lu Tao himself is right next to her watching, asking her to worship Lu Tao... This scene is just too awkward.
It's like praying sincerely in front of Brother Chun—believe in Brother Chun, and you will have eternal life.
Not to mention Kong Xin, even He Yuanshuang and Wu Ming were somewhat taken aback, and then felt sorry for Kong Xin, but they still couldn't help but chuckle to themselves.
"What are you laughing at? You two are bowing too."
Upon hearing Lu Tao's words, He Yuanshuang and the other woman's faces fell, and they, like Kong Xin, felt a wave of shame.
Especially He Yuanshuang, who has already consummated her marriage with Lu Tao, still has to worship Lu Tao's statue, and in front of Lu Tao and the other two. This is too shameful.
"Stop dawdling, hurry up and bow."
Lu Tao urged him on, but his face was full of smiles, clearly finding the scene very amusing.
"Brother Lu, why don't you go out first, and we'll pray then?"
Kong Xin tried to find a compromise, but Lu Tao ruthlessly rejected her, saying, "No."
"I'll go first."
Wu Ming was young and didn't feel ashamed, so he stepped forward and stood in front of the statue. Just as he was about to worship, he suddenly turned around and asked, "Brother Tao, should I kneel down?"
"Ahem... No need, no need, standing is fine."
Lu Tao coughed. If he were to kneel, what would it mean if Shuang'er knelt before him? What about the elders of the Immortal Sect?
Wu Ming's words, however, stirred something in Lu Tao's heart. Standing and kneeling in worship must have different effects, right?
It's worth a try.
"Oh, okay."
Wu Ming nodded, took a deep breath, and, following Lu Tao's previous instructions, clasped his hands together devoutly, worshipping the statue as if he were Lu Tao's follower.
Experience +10 million.
Faith value +128.
"It's still very simple."
Lu Tao's eyes lit up. It really was true that one could gain experience points simply by devoutly worshipping.
Moreover, the 10 million experience points gained also show that the higher the cultivation level of the cultivator who worships the statue, the more experience they will gain.
In addition, there is faith value, which is 128 points for each worship visit.
Based on his past experience in gaining experience, Lu Tao quickly realized that from ordinary people to cultivators, and then to the innate realm... On the altar, an ordinary person gains +1 faith value for each worship, and the faith value doubles for each realm advancement.
Therefore, the Divine Platform Realm is 128 points.
As for whether this is true or not, let Kong Xin pay her respects once, and then it will become clear.
Lu Tao looked at Kong Xin.
With a flushed face, Kong Xin stood in front of the statue, composed herself, and then began to worship the statue.
Experience +100,000.
Faith value +32.
Lu Tao nodded silently, then took out the Transcendent Pill, handed it to Kong Xin, and instructed her: "Xin'er, when you worship the statue, you can pray in your heart, praying for good luck and hoping to raise your aptitude to the upper level of the Heavenly Grade."
Boom—
Hearing Lu Tao's words, Kong Xin felt a buzzing in her mind.
Superior quality (of the highest grade)?
What does that mean? There isn't a single genius like that in the entire Yongkang Prefecture, yet Brother Lu actually let her make such a wish. Doesn't Brother Lu know that there are limits to the quality of elixirs?
Of course Brother Lu knows.
Therefore, the dust-removing pill in his hand has an extremely high minimum quality, definitely reaching at least the upper-middle grade of the top grade, or even the heavenly grade.
Thinking about it this way, Kong Xin suddenly felt that the pill in her hand was very heavy, making it difficult for her to hold on.
It's too expensive.
How could such a pill be given to a disciple who has only been a member of the Immortal Sect for ten days?
"Brother Lu, I..."
Kong Xin's eyes were red, and she was deeply moved. She wanted to say something, but Lu Tao interrupted her and urged, "Hurry up and make a wish."
"Um!"
Kong Xin nodded firmly, obediently bowing to the statue, while praying in her heart, "Thank you for your gift, Brother Lu. I hope Brother Lu will always be safe and sound, and that the Immortal Sect will develop steadily and prosper. I hope Da Gan can overcome this crisis and turn danger into safety. I hope the ancestors and my father can advance to Martial King soon..."
"Oh, right, I hope that after I take this Transcendent Pill, my aptitude will be raised to the upper-grade Heavenly Rank. Thank you, God... no, thank you, Brother Lu, no, thank you, Immortal God."
Once a prayer begins, greed inevitably arises. When making a prayer, one wants to ask for more things. Who isn't like that? Kong Xin was no exception.
Before she knew it, she was praying to the statue with many wishes, bowing repeatedly.
The experience gained from the idols also increased steadily, as did the power of faith.
However, after she finished praying, she noticed that Lu Tao's face was a little dark, and she asked somewhat guiltily, "Brother Lu, what's wrong?"
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