Chapter 61
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Chapter 61: Worshiping the Gods
“Huh?” Zhang Yu stared at the scene and thought to himself, So what, are they worshipping the Gods remotely through an internet connection now?
Just then, his phone buzzed.
A notification appeared.
Ministry of Myriad People for the Great God Born of All Sentient Beings
Payment: 1,000 Yuan
Holy shit!
Zhang Yu was stunned. He had not expected that a single click to worship the gods would cost him 1,000 yuan.
And what he found even more unacceptable was that he had not even set up a payment account for the Talisman Register. How could it just deduct money directly from his bank card?
Back at Songyang High School, when he had used the Detainment Talisman, Zhang Yu had relied on the single free daily use granted to temporary workers of the Patrol Team.
He frantically searched for a refund option or customer service but found nothing.
Worried about accidentally making another payment, he decided to contact Zhang Pianpian to ask about it.
After hearing Zhang Yu’s story, Zhang Pianpian replied, “That’s how worshipping them works. One click is one act of worship, costing 1,000 yuan each time. You can hold down the button for continuous worship.”
Zhang Yu protested, “That’s not my point. I get that it costs money now, but the problem is I never set up a payment account. How can it just take money from my bank card without even asking me?”
Zhang Pianpian stated matter-of-factly, “This is the power of the gods. They can move funds from billions of accounts every second.”
“If they can’t even directly withdraw money from your account, what right do they have to be called Gods?”
She reminded him, “So, you can owe anyone else money, but you must never owe money to the Gods.”
Damn it. Zhang Yu was speechless for a moment. He could only mutter sullenly, “The Eight Ministries of Principal Deities are truly formidable.”
Zhang Pianpian said, “But you don’t need to be afraid. The Eight Ministries of Principal Deities have their own rules and won’t act arbitrarily. Besides, you were only charged the 1,000 yuan because you chose to worship the deity yourself.”
Zhang Yu sighed inwardly and asked, “Sis, can you just give me the rundown of the Talisman Register’s functions? I’m worried I’ll get charged again by accident.”
Zhang Pianpian explained, “Daily worship is the most fundamental way to increase your Faith Level. The longer your streak of continuous worship, the greater the increase to your Faith Level with each session. However, if you miss a single day, you have to start all over.”
“For those with high Faith Levels or for experts in the way of talismans, daily worship is a essential practice.”
Zhang Yu understood. So it’s just a freaking daily check-in, except this one costs at least 1,000 yuan a pop.
Zhang Pianpian continued, “Offerings to the Gods come in various forms, such as lighting incense, hanging merit banners, and setting up offering tablets. The more expensive the offering, the greater the effect on your Faith Level. They can also enhance the power of your talismans, grant special talisman privileges, and produce other extraordinary effects.”
“You can tap the ‘Offer tribute to the Gods’ option to take a look. You still have to select a specific service inside, but just looking won’t cost you anything.”
Zhang Yu had been genuinely terrified by the sudden 1,000-yuan charge. Hearing her reassurance, he cautiously tapped the ‘Offer tribute to the Gods’ option.
He saw a price list for various services which included lighting incense, hanging merit banners, setting up offering tablets, and chanting scriptures. The prices ranged from hundreds to tens of thousands of yuan.
After reading the descriptions for a while, he had a sudden realization. This was all remote worship, and the money he spent would take effect in the Divine Temples of the Spirit Realm.
Wait, so are these all just virtual items?!
Zhang Yu finally understood why the Eight Ministries of Principal Deities were so wealthy. Each and every one of these gods was practically making money while lying down.
Zhang Pianpian continued her explanation. “Consult the God, as the name suggests, is for seeking guidance on talisman techniques. It’s quite expensive and your Faith Level is too low right now, so you don’t need to spend money on it yet.”
“The options below, shrouded in mist and invisible to you, require a higher Faith Level to unlock. For now, you should not overthink it.”
After hanging up with Zhang Pianpian, Zhang Yu stared helplessly at the Talisman Register, his heart filled with bitterness.
These talismans… the path is truly difficult.
How much would it cost to win first place in the First-Year Dao Arts Competition?
Just as Zhang Yu fell into a moment of contemplation, the Ritual countdown in his mind began to wail again, urging him to stop daydreaming and get back to his cultivation.
Zhang Yu had to reluctantly set aside his thoughts on the matter. First, he poured out some Demon Beast Meat Powder to make himself a drink. Then, he headed to the abandoned building to begin his training for the day.
In any case, the Dao Arts Competition was still months away. The most immediate challenge was the Martial Arts Competition.
And at the thought of the Martial Dao, Zhang Yu’s confidence surged once more.
I’m currently at Level 5 in Freehand Combat, Level 10 in Limitless Cloud Hands, and Level 6 in Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Technique. If I went all out in the competition, my advantage would be immense. But the problem is…
Zhang Yu thought to himself, I need to keep these trump cards hidden.
Especially the Level 10 Limitless Cloud Hands. He had only obtained this cultivation art during the Magic Power Competition.
If he revealed his Level 10 Limitless Cloud Hands at the Martial Arts Competition, which was just over a month away, he feared attracting too much attention. At that point, even Zhang Pianpian might not be able to protect him.
“In the Martial Arts Competition, I need to conceal my higher-level cultivation arts. So for now, I have to focus on improving my fundamental attributes.”
Arriving at the abandoned building, Zhang Yu began cultivating the Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Technique once more.
As the martial intent in his sea of consciousness erupted, he simultaneously began executing the nine sets of Martial Arts from the Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Technique, both internally and externally.
Under the effects of the Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Technique, Zhang Yu felt his blood boil and his energy surge. A boundless desire to challenge the heavens and earth urged him to train relentlessly.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yu poured his heart and soul into his cultivation, tirelessly honing the Heavenly Martial Heart Refining Technique.
From the shadows of the abandoned building’s staircase, a figure was silently observing his arduous training.
Zhou Tianyi thought to himself, I can’t let Zhang Yu have time to use the Talisman Register.
I have to wait until he’s at his weakest and most powerless, then finish it with a single surprise attack.
After waiting for a little over two hours, Zhou Tianyi watched Zhang Yu’s movements gradually slow. He held his breath and concentrated, slowly gathering the Magic Power within his Dantian. He was preparing to strike.
Whoosh!
The instant Zhang Yu turned his back, Zhou Tianyi charged forward like a raging storm. He unleashed his Level 5 Gale Leg Technique to its maximum potential, aiming a kick directly at the center of Zhang Yu’s back.
Seeing that he was within three meters of Zhang Yu, who still had not fully turned around, a glint of triumph flashed in Zhou Tianyi’s eyes.
He was confident that the force of his kick would be enough to knock Zhang Yu down the moment it connected.
Zhou Tianyi’s mind raced, already planning the follow-up moves he would use to render Zhang Yu completely unconscious once he was knocked down.
But in the next moment, a white mist-like Gang Qi suddenly erupted from the center of his back.
Bang!
Zhou Tianyi was startled. His kick felt as though it had struck cotton, light and utterly without purchase.
Yet in the next instant, a surge of overwhelming force rebounded violently with the white Gang Qi, slamming into the sole of his foot.
