Answer: The fairies are in charge of a corner of the human world with numerous trivial matters. They often have to deal with mundane affairs and have no time for cultivation. To be appointed as an immortal official starting from the seventh rank, they must first pass the assessment of the Heavenly Court, and secondly, they must have the corresponding level of cultivation to be qualified.
Cultivation is about seizing the fortune of heaven and earth and invading the mysteries of the sun and the moon. The higher you go in cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. You need a lot of lifespan and resources to break the shackles of the realm.
But most minor immortal officials have no roots, and can only stay in a small area, not allowed to leave without reason. How can they talk about resources? Without resources, it is difficult to improve the realm of cultivation. Simply sitting in a place, absorbing the essence of the sun and the moon, meditating, and practicing hard, the lifespan consumed cannot sustain it for too long.
On the contrary, the increase in lifespan depends either on the improvement of realm, the promotion of immortal official rank, or the consumption of spiritual fruits from heaven and earth, which are things that increase lifespan.
Apart from this, there is no other effective way to prolong life.
Zhang Ling understood, and most of his doubts disappeared. However, he had never been involved in worldly affairs. Did he have to help mortals find cats and dogs?
"The gods in this world are worshipped by mortals with incense and offerings. Doesn't that mean they can't extend their lifespan?"
The God of Time shook his head and said, "It only increases merit, not lifespan. Merit can be recorded and checked, and is part of the selection process for immortal officials. It can also offset sins. If he breaks the forbidden laws of heaven, his merit will offset the punishment accordingly. At the same time, his merit will also be recorded in the way of heaven. If he survives disasters in the future, his merit will offset the disaster accordingly."
"For people like you and me, from Heavenly Immortals to Mysterious Immortals, we have to go through three levels. From Mysterious Immortals to True Immortals, we have to avoid the Five Calamities. From True Immortals to Golden Immortals, we have to overcome the Nine Tribulations. From Golden Immortals to Supreme Gods, we have to overcome the Ten Tribulations. Then, we can go up to the realm of Saints. There are a limited number of places in heaven and earth, and they will be filled by carrots. It will not be changed. Therefore, the peak of the immortal road is the Supreme God!"
Zhang Ling seemed to be lost in thought, having benefited a lot from this dinner.
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late at night.
The god left with satisfaction, saying that he would come back to bother us again next time.
In response, Zhang Ling expressed: I am deeply honored.
After sending off the god on duty, Zhang Ling set his sights on the villages and towns at the foot of the mountain. He had previously thought that being a god only required guarding an area and protecting mortals from demons and monsters. But now he understood that he should accept people's worship and earn some merits, so that he would not be as embarrassed as Ao Xin when he faced the tribulation in the future.
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