In the boundless Domain of the Gods, the two women floated quietly in the Starwater, their bodies bathed in the liquefied essence of an entire shattered planet.
They didn't fully understand the nature of a planet, nor how it could be refined into such a divine substance.
But they understood instinctively—this was no ordinary luxury.
It was a blessing only gods could bestow.
At first glance, the water appeared normal. But once submerged, their bodies were nourished by a constant influx of celestial energy, so soothing that it felt impossible to stay awake. Every cell hummed with renewal.
After a long, refreshing soak, Lucian Carter dismissed them.
He watched their retreating figures, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.
"The first stage is complete," Lucian mused. "But this was only the introduction. To cultivate lasting, unwavering faith, I'll need to continue guiding them… properly."
What Li Shimin didn't know was this: while Shi Feixuan was indeed a Child of Destiny, so too was Li Xiuning.
Both were tied intimately to the fate of the Li Dynasty.
As the Eldest Princess of the dynasty, Li Xiuning carried vast natural luck within her bloodline.
By converting both women, Lucian had successfully harvested an astonishing 20% of the world's fortune.
Raising his palm, a glowing orb of golden light rose from it—floating upward until it merged into the heart of the sun itself.
Now, with over 80% of the world's fortune in his grasp, the world of Legend of the Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty had essentially fallen into his hands.
"That was faster than expected."
Withdrawing his projection, Lucian shifted focus. He opened his divine store, browsing through the available Law Fragments.
To truly establish a powerful Divine Art System within his domain, he needed to implant these laws into the very fabric of God's Domain.
He could have chosen to comprehend the laws himself…
But that would have been a slow, tedious process—wasteful, given his current resources.
"Better to buy what I need and move fast."
After all, his newly awakened believers—Shi Feixuan and Li Xiuning—were powerful now, but without a complete divine system to guide them, they couldn't fully wield their potential.
He couldn't have them using mortal martial arts forever.
Opening the store's catalog, four major categories of law fragments appeared:
Mystery Department
Death Department
Life Department
Basic Department
The Mystery Department contained laws related to curses, blood magic, numerology, and other secretive arts—hundreds of complex fragments.
The Death Department was simpler—focused primarily on underworld magic and the manipulation of death energy.
The Life Department, as expected, was its mirror, filled with healing arts, vitality manipulation, and resurrection techniques.
The Basic Department was the most diverse, boasting over two thousand types.
At the core were the elemental laws: wind, fire, water, and earth.
Higher-tier elements like light, darkness, time, and space cost significantly more—time and space fragments were ten times pricier than standard elements.
The price for even a single Earth fragment was steep: it cost one entire Source of Supernatural Power.
Lucian glanced at the freshly credited 5,000 Sources of Supernatural Power in his account and smiled lightly.
"If we're building a true divine empire, we can't be stingy."
With that, he cleared out a huge portion of the inventory.
Moments later, three thousand law fragments were delivered via a shimmering space-time wormhole, deposited neatly at his side.
Lucian stepped into the heart of God's Domain.
Holding a fragment between his fingers, he pressed it into the invisible foundation of his world.
"Constructing the Divine Arts…"
His voice echoed across the heavens:
"Using the Five Elements—metal, wood, water, fire, earth—
to build the foundation of elemental magic…
mastering escape techniques, constructing elemental affinities…"
"Using curses, numerology, and secret arts…
to weave witchcraft…
mastering fate, manipulating destiny, unraveling the unseen threads of existence…"
"With Death Laws, building the Underworld Arts…
commanding the undead, achieving soul immortality…
cultivating the spirits of the departed…"
"With Life Laws, crafting the Arts of Life…
healing the wounded, preserving vitality, and even resurrecting the dead…"
With every word he spoke, the skies thundered, and the laws of the world shifted.
In this domain, his voice was absolute law.
At the same time, every believer in God's Domain—no matter how new—felt an invisible force wrap around them.
They could now sense the existence of Divine Arts.
Lucian had created a complete cultivation system.
Over two thousand different divine spells were born that day.
From simple elemental control to powerful resurrection—each art was now woven into the fabric of the world.
Naturally, these divine arts were classified into nine ranks.
A believer's Contribution Value determined what level of divine magic they could access.
Outstanding contributors like Li Shimin and Orochimaru had already reached Two-Star Believer status.
They could now practice powerful second-tier divine arts:
Firestorms, Rain of Flame, Waterspouts, and more.
Lucian smiled faintly, watching the subtle changes ripple through the world he now ruled.
"Now… let's see who proves themselves worthy.
Don't disappoint me."
———
Within the Ten Thousand Worlds Chat Group...
Second Li:
"Hahaha! Greetings, everyone. From today, I'm officially a believer! @Ninja Scientist, let's work together from now on and discuss ways to spread the faith of our Eternal God!"
Ninja Scientist:
"Hehehe… Today is a good day indeed. But tell me, have you completed your offering?"
Second Li:
"Of course! A girl tied to destiny walked right to my doorstep. Naturally, I devoted her to my Lord. Oh, and my sister—and my sister-in-law—are both working in the palace now! Feeling proud~ (proud.jpg)"
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"Whoa… I worship the boss now! (＝ω＝) No hesitation, I'm officially a believer too!"
Pirate of the Caribbean:
"Σ(っД;)っ — I didn't expect you to beat me to it! Damn it!"
Young Master Murong:
"Congratulations, Brother Li. I'll be relying on you from now on."
Second Li:
"Naturally. You mentioned wanting to restore your kingdom, right? Then move quickly! Witness the power of my God firsthand. Before, I only experienced minor miracles. But now, I truly understand the greatness of our Eternal God!"
Second Li then shared a video with the group.
The moment it played, the entire chat group fell into stunned silence.
The footage was taken from a high vantage point, capturing a scene beyond mortal comprehension:
A colossal hand descended from the heavens, covering the entire sky.
The impact was catastrophic—visible veins of molten magma split open the earth as the massive hand crashed down, carving deep trenches across mountains and grasslands alike.
But what left them truly breathless wasn't just the devastating power.
It was the restoration that followed.
Before their eyes, the bottomless rifts in the earth mended themselves effortlessly. Mountains rose again, valleys refilled—like watching time itself rewind.
It was divine.
Pirate King of the Caribbean:
"Did you notice? Even though the strike was so massive, it didn't harm a single person from Brother Li's town. The attack was controlled perfectly—even the nearby villages were untouched."
Second Li:
"Of course. Our Eternal God is merciful. He doesn't kill for sport. The barbarians who invaded the Central Plains—those who slaughtered innocents—they deserved divine judgment."
Young Master Murong:
"⊙⊙) …I-I better get moving. I'm heading to Dali tonight. I have to achieve something for the faith!"
Pirate King of the Caribbean:
"Wait for me! I'm almost ready too. Ugh, why is it so hard to find the Top Jade here in the endless seas? It's driving me crazy."
For Peace:
"Today's been inspiring. Seeing you all work so hard, I've decided too. Although there's not much jade in my world, we still have rare ores and gold. I'll build an altar even if I have to melt my treasures!"
At that moment, a divine message appeared from above:
God of Eternity:
"Seeing your dedication makes me very proud."
For a moment, the chat group was frozen.
Pirate King of the Caribbean:
"!!!"
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"!!!"
Second Li:
"!!!"
Young Master Murong:
"!!!"
For Peace:
"!!!"
Ninja Scientist:
"!!!"