Chapter 8: Journey to the Temple

This individual is a monk affiliated with the Houtu Temple within the Pantheon. The deity of Houtu is responsible for overseeing the cycle of all things, and the monks in her temple are naturally the attendants of the controllers of this cycle.

It is said that the achievements of the Divine Path Transcender are easier to attain than those of other professions in terms of self-transcendence, yet in reality, it is still quite challenging. Although there are many acolytes in this temple, while many may advance from acolyte to senior acolyte, only a very few, perhaps one or two, will be able to officially become priests

You are neither a temple attendant nor a priest, so there is no need for such empty notions. However, one point is worth noting: all beings in the Pangu Star Domain must establish their faith upon reaching adulthood, and this is an unbreakable iron law

High above the sky, overlooking the earth below, the houses beneath appear like boxes, the distant rivers resemble a jade belt, and the vehicles on the road resemble an endless stream of ants. Guo Huai's gaze naturally falls upon the largest and most magnificent building in Liyang City, which is the Pantheon

Here lies a question: What, do deities not require faith? Why can one not freely enter the temple, just as one would enter a church? What is the purpose of religious life and faith gatherings?

He has left. With a thought, Guo Huai felt as if his body was floating in a weightless space, moving entirely through mental manipulation, and in an instant, he had already drifted up into the sky

Their demeanor and conduct are well-trained, and both their speech and actions can evoke a sense of being enveloped in a gentle spring breeze. The acolyte has completed secondary education but did not gain admission to a higher institution, thus could only graduate from a seminary among various other miscellaneous colleges.

The name of Guo Huai is well-known among many people in this city. His parents can be considered as mid-level explorers among the adventurers of Blue Star, but in local terms, they are quite significant figures. As for his name, there have been dozens of versions of rumors about him in this city over the past two years, and many people are aware of them

Continuing to speculate, these individuals are concerned that Guo Huai has some assassins at his disposal. In order to compel them to act desperately, a key term emerged: "gambling debts." This indeed reflects the style of Qinghuo Company

Yes, I have already reviewed well. Does my teacher still not believe in my abilities? I will definitely perform well on the exam. Yes, yes, thank you, teacher. Yes, goodbye

The temple monks, whose profession is to serve as clergy, are dedicated to assisting the earthly representatives of the deities in various temples across different regions in their duties.

Do not be deceived by his seemingly warm welcome of Guo Huai; his status is indeed very high. Even those who have just become acolytes possess citizenship. The difficulty of entering the religious academy is comparable to that of prestigious universities, and it is essential to achieve high examination scores. Additionally, one must pass a faith assessment, and only those who are committed to theology may be admitted.

"Dear believer, how may I assist you?" From a distance, a young attendant in his twenties noticed Guo Huai and approached him with a gentle demeanor

However, the tallest building in this layer is surprisingly taller than the highest building in the city, which has over 20 floors. What does it mean for one floor to be taller than twenty floors?

With his abilities and influence, ordinary people, even if they are truly driven by greed, will still weigh whether they possess such capabilities. After all, even if one desires money, they must have a life to spend it, right

The servant of the master of the cycle of all things, Guo Huai has paid his respects. Guo Huai did not explain the matter immediately, but instead glanced at the monk. In that brief moment, he discerned his identity; it was merely a fleeting glance, yet he could see the divine radiance surrounding the servant.

May I ask if you are Teacher Zhao? I apologize for disturbing you. Ah, I am Guo Huai. Well, the situation is like this: I have some urgent matters to attend to today, so I would like to request a half-day leave from you. Originally, I planned to come to school to ask you for leave in person, but the situation has become a bit pressing

Just from a distance, Guo Huai felt a sense of grandeur and majesty, as if an immense and boundless artistic conception was unfolding before him, making him feel incredibly small, unable to resist the urge to prostrate himself on the ground in reverence; this was merely from seeing it from afar

In high-altitude flight, Guo Huai's speed was extremely fast, and he soon arrived at the square in front of the Temple of Ten Thousand Gods in Liyang, already nearing the temple's vicinity. Before reaching this point, he found a secluded spot to land and revealed his form.

Upon seeing Guo Huai, a bow was exchanged, which was indeed a ritual of greeting between followers of the same deity. The attendant's eyes brightened; such a ritual was not something ordinary believers would encounter, as they only learned it in the seminary. The person before him not only understood this ritual but also spoke in a manner that was not crude like that of ordinary people, clearly indicating an extraordinary status.

Moreover, there has never been any direct conflict with Zhao Haigang, not even a verbal dispute. If you want to deal with me, there should be a reason for it; this is simply absurd. However, regardless of how absurd it may be, since he dares to take such action, with Guo Huai's temperament, the war has already begun, and he will definitely not hold back.

As for the future, just live like a normal person. You can accept the guidance from the manual if you wish, or disregard it if you prefer. No one will force you; it is that simple

Guo Huai quickly figured out the whole situation, but he had another question: why did Zhao Haigang go to such lengths to take action against him? What exactly had he done to offend Zhao Haigang, to warrant such relentless pursuit? Zhao Haigang is not a person without money, and even if he managed to bring me down, how would that money end up in his hands?

This makes no sense. Guo Huai has always been a very low-key person, focusing solely on studying at school, essentially playing a minor role. I am just minding my own business, concentrating on my studies; who have I offended?

One should be humble before the deities and must never flaunt transcendent powers. Guo Huai was acutely aware of this. He had visited this temple many times long ago, but could only gaze at it from a distance, never able to enter. In fact, under normal circumstances, an ordinary person often has only one opportunity in their lifetime to enter a temple, which is the confirmation of their faith before reaching adulthood

He immediately parked the motorcycle again, tidied up a bit, and then his body instantly vanished from the courtyard, transforming into an ethereal state, appearing in a realm that was somewhat connected to the material interface, almost indistinguishable from it.

Then the temple will issue a manual of faith, guiding you on how to align your thoughts, words, and actions with the divine, in order to achieve ultimate conversion. As long as you can convert, even after death, you may enter the eternal realm of that deity.

Yet this group of people cleverly united to oppose him, possessing insights that some ordinary individuals could never access. How did they come to know this?

Fellow cultivator, your praise is misplaced; it is merely the legacy of my parents. I have come here to affirm my beliefs and simultaneously to complete the assessment of the Transcender.

After hanging up the phone, Guo Huai did not plan to go to school first, but instead went directly to the temple to affirm his faith, strengthen his transcendent power, and send out goods, while waiting for significant events to unfold. Some people need to confront their own challenges, and he could do nothing but offer them good hospitality.

For the faithful, one often only needs to enter the temple once in a lifetime, which is to affirm their faith, selecting any one of the eighty-nine righteous deities as their primary belief is sufficient

A pivotal name emerged from Hu Yuan's mouth, as Young Master Zhao mentioned, "Young Master Zhao, who is Young Master Zhao?" In the entire Liyang City, there is only one person named Young Master Zhao, and that is his dear classmate Zhao Haigang, who is also the future heir of Qinghuo Company

The answer is undoubtedly negative, and there will certainly be those who tell you that what you are saying is the practice of false gods and lacks divine power to control the populace through mental manipulation. Only false gods would engage in such illusions; the deities of our Pangu Star Domain are all true gods, and true gods do not need to resort to such tactics

How do they know that Guo Huai has the ability but does not dare to unleash a massacre against them? How do they know under what circumstances the temple will take action?

The architecture of the Pantheon is distinct from that of the Blue Star Box, characterized by an ancient and majestic style. From a distance, it gives the first impression of grandeur. Within the temple, there are no multiple stories; each section of the temple constitutes a single level. After all, the temple is dedicated to the deities, and who could possibly reside above the divine beings?

Wandering between reality and illusion, Guo Huai's body floated up into the sky. In that moment, he felt the vastness of the universe, realizing he could go anywhere. A surge of ambition arose within him. This grand cosmos, with its endless dimensions, I, Guo Huai, have arrived, he shouted recklessly, yet no one could hear him.

Although Guo Huai was not particularly handsome, he had a dignified appearance and naturally exuded an air of elegance. This unexpectedly reminded him of the gentry he had encountered while studying in the big city. He secretly speculated about Guo Huai's background and naturally developed a favorable impression of him.

Just as he was about to ride the motorcycle, Guo Huai suddenly recalled the newfound power he had acquired yesterday. A thought crossed his mind: rather than riding the motorcycle, it would be better to transform into an ethereal state and fly over directly

After becoming monks, they assist the representatives in the work of the temple while genuinely engaging in the practice of conversion and various paths related to the deities, with the aim of becoming transcenders of the divine way and acting as representatives of the deities on earth

Originally, he felt some doubts about the passing of his parents yesterday, and he couldn't help but feel somewhat unsettled. These people insisted on behaving this way, so it was no wonder he resorted to harsh measures. The so-called harsh measures did not mean using force to eliminate them all; he could easily kill them swiftly if he wished. However, killing swiftly would only entangle him in a situation that was not worth it.

Guo Huai, is your esteemed father the renowned explorer Guo Xing of this city? I see, no wonder you are so extraordinary and exceptional, far beyond the ordinary. Indeed, like father, like son. However, I am unaware of the purpose of your visit. How may I assist you, Luo Wen?

Although the words Guo Huai heard on the phone were few, he was able to associate many things through the information conveyed in those words

Qinghuo Company started its journey in the underworld, and now it has grown significantly, qualifying as an upper-class family in the city. However, as the saying goes, a dog cannot change its nature; regardless of its upper-class status, its actions remain thoroughly base.

He flew swiftly, stirring up ripples of wind at the interface of matter. This ability to traverse between reality and illusion, while allowing for invisibility, is ultimately not without its imperfections.