Chapter 4, Land, Immortals and Deities
Because ghosts can still cultivate, but gods cannot
"This porridge was just cooked tonight and is still warm, so take your time eating!" Tie Dan said as he placed the slightly warm porridge in front of Tie Jun, "You just woke up, so don't eat too much."
The most bizarre aspect is that this Battle of the Gods is almost identical to the content of a legendary novel from a strange technological world he had dreamed of before. The only difference is that in that technological world, the Battle of the Gods is merely a novel, whereas in this world, the Battle of the Gods actually took place. In addition to the Battle of the Gods, there is another event that truly occurred: the journey of Tang Seng to the West. However, this journey took place much more recently, merely eight hundred years ago.
The fragmented memories stirred his consciousness like shards of broken glass, ultimately being absorbed by him one by one. However, by the time all of this came to an end, his clothes were already soaked with sweat
In addition to the 365 righteous deities of the Investiture of the Gods, which are referred to as Yang deities, all other deities are collectively known as Yin deities
Feeling a bit moved, Tie Jun smiled as he took the bowl of porridge and said to Tie Dan, "Father, you should go to sleep first. If you stay here watching, I won't be able to eat. Also, it seems you haven't slept in a long time. If you don't go to sleep now, I won't be able to sleep either!"
Most deities are, in fact, ethereal beings, which is why they vie for the power of incense offerings. This power can enhance their strength. These disembodied gods further cultivate the Dao, and once they lose the incense offerings, they lose their greatest support, ultimately falling into decline, becoming even less than ghosts.
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All Yin deities are under the jurisdiction of the underworld. Whether it is Yin deities or Yin spirits, in fact, the underworld, which is the realm of the dead, is the most suitable place for their existence. For Yin deities to survive in the Yang realm, they must have a support system, which consists of various clay sculptures and wooden puppets made into divine images. Yin deities must draw sufficient incense and wish power from these images in order to exist in the Yang realm. These clay sculptures and wooden puppets also serve as their support for existence in the Yang realm. Due to the overwhelming Yang energy in the Yang realm, the vast majority of Yin deities can only emerge from these clay sculptures at night. The more incense and wish power they absorb, the stronger the Yin deities become. This support system consists of various clay sculptures and wooden puppets made into divine images. Yin deities must draw sufficient incense and wish power from these images in order to exist in the Yang realm. These clay sculptures and wooden puppets also serve as their support for existence in the Yang realm. Due to the overwhelming Yang energy in the Yang realm, the vast majority of Yin deities can only emerge from these clay sculptures at night. The more incense and wish power they absorb, the stronger the Yin deities become
Oh! Tie Jun's mind was still in a daze, but upon hearing that someone had saved him, he felt completely relaxed and fell into a deep sleep again. This sleep lasted for two days and two nights. When he woke up once more, it was already deep into the night of the third day. As he slightly propped himself up, he saw Tie Dan lying on the Eight Immortals table in the room, emitting faint snoring sounds, and the candle on the table was nearly burnt out.
I will go get you something to eat! Having come from a background as a tough law enforcer, he possessed keen observational skills. At a glance, he could tell that Tie Jun was likely extremely hungry. Without waiting for Tie Jun to react, he turned and left the room. Soon after, he returned carrying a small pot.
Taking a long breath, he pressed his heart, which was about to leap out of his chest, back down again
This is the feeling of Tie Jun waking up once again from slumber, as if a vinegar shop has been overturned in his mind, with white, black, and yellow all swirling together, leaving one to wonder what will ultimately emerge from this chaotic mix
In addition to allowing the spirits of the deceased to exist in the realm of the living, incense offerings serve as their foundation for cultivating various supernatural powers, especially in the realm of the living. The spirits can only rely on these powers to contend with humans; therefore, for the spirits, what they are truly fighting for is the incense offerings.
Having fully absorbed Chen Qi's memories, Tie Jun finally gained a general understanding of this world. It is a realm filled with celestial beings and deities, where the true rulers are not humans or anything else, but the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court governs all realms, yet due to its extensive oversight, this management appears lax, akin to a state of neglect. In the period following the Fengshen War, governance was relatively strict, but after several thousand years, it has loosened, to the point that it can even be described as completely out of control. The Heavenly Court oversees all realms, but because of its extensive management, it has become lax, resembling a state of neglect. After the Fengshen War, governance was relatively strict, but after several thousand years, it has loosened, to the point that it can even be described as completely out of control.
Beings that transcend the cycle of reincarnation are referred to as immortals. Humans can become immortals, and other living beings can also attain immortality.
The term "human world" is merely a definition that humanity has ascribed to this realm; for the myriad deities and Buddhas, this place is the realm of the living
After Tie Dan left, Tie Jun rubbed his throbbing head and slumped into the chair. The normalcy he had just displayed was merely a facade, a pretense to avoid worrying Tie Dan. In reality, he was suffering from an excruciating headache, as an ancient consciousness fragment was rampaging in his mind. Although this consciousness fragment had lost its autonomy, its memories, experiences, desires, hatred, and everything else were assaulting Tie Jun's spirit and consciousness. An ancient consciousness fragment was rampaging in his mind; although it had lost its autonomy, its memories, experiences, desires, hatred, and everything else were assaulting Tie Jun's spirit and consciousness.
Suddenly, a scene flashed in his mind, and memories from the mass graveyard surged into his consciousness
The gods of this world, so this is their existence, and there is also the heavenly court, haha, quite interesting!
For all living beings, the underworld treats everyone equally. In this life, you are a human, but in the next life, you may become a pig, dog, cow, or sheep. Only through knowledge and books can you escape the cycle of reincarnation
The so-called incense power, fully referred to as the power of incense wishes, is essentially a form of spiritual energy of living beings. As it lacks a physical entity, deities such as those associated with land and city gods require incense power to sustain their strength
Evil Cultivation! Demon! ! !
Tie Dan listened, and the two very prominent nasolabial folds on his face twitched slightly. He stood up and said to Tie Jun, "Alright, I understand. You take your time eating; I will go to sleep now"
My head feels a bit heavy, I feel somewhat dizzy, and I am also experiencing a sense of disorientation
Above is the heavenly realm, below is the underworld, and then comes this mortal world
In addition to immortals, there exists another type of being that transcends the cycle of reincarnation, namely the gods
The underworld governs only the realm of the living, not the individuals
The Heavenly Court governs the Underworld, while the Underworld governs the mortal realm
Gods and immortals are different; apart from the 365 righteous deities, gods do not possess a physical form
Jiamu County land, of course, Jiamu County is also an ancient name, so ancient that it has existed for eighteen thousand years. Eighteen thousand years ago, a monumental war occurred on this land, known as the War of the Gods.
"Junzi, how are you feeling? Are you better? Do you want some water?" As she spoke, she became a bit flustered, hurriedly picking up the kettle from the table to pour water into the bowl. After pouring, she realized the water had already cooled down, and she quickly grabbed the kettle to boil more water.
Hearing a commotion nearby, Tie Dan was suddenly jolted awake
After digesting a series of incomprehensible messages, Tie Jun leaned back in his chair, seemingly lost in thought
The memory he obtained is the consciousness of a person named Chen Jiu, or rather, the divine consciousness of a being called Chen Jiu. However, this deity is merely the smallest god in this world, the land.
"Father, what are you doing here? Where is this place?" Suddenly, a familiar face came into view, first causing a startle, then a sense of relief washed over him. A wave of fatigue swept through his body, accompanied by a hint of chill, and only then did he realize that he was drenched in cold sweat.
He let out a scream and suddenly sat up with a start
Tie Jun awakened, and Tie Dan finally felt relieved. He gently helped Tie Jun lie back down and said, "Silly boy, this is your room. You encountered a malevolent cultivator at the mass grave, and Huzi and the others fell victim to a treacherous attack. You were rescued by Master Ming from the Six Doors, but you had already lost consciousness at that time. A whole day has passed!"
The secrets contained within Chen Jiu's memory are truly overwhelming, so much so that he feels his previous sixteen years have been lived in vain. Like a frog at the bottom of a well, he has only seen the patch of sky above him, unaware of the vast and boundless world beyond that he cannot comprehend or understand. However, today, he has climbed to the edge of the well, experiencing the infinity of the sky, which has simultaneously ignited his desire to explore this limitless expanse. Now, this is merely the first step.
The only exception is the three hundred sixty-five deities conferred by the Investiture of the Gods, known as the Yang Gods. These three hundred sixty-five deities have undergone the refinement of the Investiture's power, and their spiritual bodies have become indistinguishable from physical entities. The spiritual body is the true essence, capable of cultivation and enhancement. Although they cannot advance as quickly as immortals due to not being true physical entities, they can still harness the power of incense and wishes to improve. When truly cultivating, their speed is not slower than that of immortals. The spiritual body has become indistinguishable from physical entities; the spiritual body is the true essence, capable of cultivation and enhancement. Although they cannot advance as quickly as immortals due to not being true physical entities, they can still harness the power of incense and wishes to improve. When truly cultivating, their speed is not slower than that of immortals.
It is known that during the Battle of the Gods, it was said that there were eight hundred feudal lords, fighting to the extent that the heavens lost their color and the sun and moon lost their light. In addition to the deceased disciples of the截教 who practiced Qi, and the renowned generals of the Yin and Shang dynasties, there were countless soldiers from both sides. Those whose names were inscribed on the List of Deities were granted the status of true gods. However, soldiers like Chen Qi, who died on the battlefield, did not have such good fortune. If luck was unfavorable, their souls would scatter on the spot; if luck was favorable, they might only attain a minor divine position, confined to a certain area. He was a personal guard of Chen Qi, and when he died, his soul had not yet scattered, so he received Chen Qi's favor and secured a position of land, which was already considered quite fortunate.
Here, humans are not the protagonists; they are merely a part of the myriad of things in the universe. The celestial beings in the heavens do not regard you with any special favor simply because you are human. In fact, in their eyes, there is little distinction between humans and pigs or dogs.
Eighteen thousand years after the Investiture of the Gods, and eight hundred years after the Journey to the West.
In his dreams and memories, within the legends of the Fengshen War, a total of three hundred sixty-five righteous deities were ultimately sealed. However, in reality, in addition to these three hundred sixty-five righteous deities, there were countless minor gods and lesser deities. Chen Jiu was one of them. Before his death, he was a soldier of King Zhou of Shang, but not an ordinary soldier; he was a general of Shang, specifically a personal guard of the Ha Jiang, Chen Qi, one of the two generals known as Heng and Ha. It was precisely because of this identity as a personal guard that he had the opportunity to be sealed as a land deity in Jiamu. In those days, Jiamu County was not the chaotic burial ground it is now, but rather a densely populated and prosperous place.
Junzi, Junzi, you are awake!
"It's nothing, Uncle. I'm just thirsty; a cold drink will do!" Tie Jun looked at Tie Dan's expression and felt a slight pang in his heart. He forced a smile on his face, got off the bed, and felt that his legs were still a bit weak. It was understandable, after all; he hadn't eaten a single grain of rice for three whole days, so it was no surprise that he felt weak.
The father and son, neither of whom are adept at expressing their emotions, are nonetheless able to discern each other's feelings through the words spoken by one another
However, individuals like Chen Jiu, who possess small plots of land, do not enjoy such good fortune