Starting with Growing Mushrooms

If the current situation were likened to a strategy board game centered around civilization and farming.

Then now, I have led the civilization to this new advanced adventure map.

On this map, there are clusters of wild monsters everywhere, capable of dropping high-level equipment, civilization skill books...

Liu Jun has two strategic plans in mind:

One is to take a look at what these jellyfish planets look like.

The other is to search for Chaos from back in the day...

And as for that eagle of his, is it still alive?

In the decades that have passed, if Chaos had developed normally, it might be as vast as half the Great Galactic System by now.

But according to Liu Jun’s estimates, it probably hasn’t developed normally.

So such a super solar entity would surely have drawn attention.

Encountering some reckless ones, pouring in a lot of matter and resources, who knows how large its area might become?

Moreover.

Based on the other side’s description.

In this deep-sea cosmos, there are many phototropic colossal oceanic Divine Objects.

Seeing such a massive golden sun from the seafloor, wouldn’t those planetary-sized marine creatures rush to it like moths to a flame?

This doesn’t even account for how large the Chaos Sun’s size has grown!

"Truly maddening."

"At least there hasn’t been a Destruction event; in any case, I don’t see it here, so there’s no rush."

"First, I’ll venture out and see the true overlords of this galaxy cluster, the jellyfish planets..."

Liu Jun thought of this and then gave some instructions to his earthly pope, Munis.

He told him to continue expanding outward, collecting information on local civilizations, and researching their more refined Eighth Tier cultivation methods.

"I will heed God’s oracle," Munis promptly replied.

Boom!

God slightly nodded, and the illusory figure suddenly floated and shot straight into the sky outside, disappearing from sight.

The Emperor of Nesailan watched the departing Mysterious Divine Spirit, suppressing his astonishment and asked, "What should we do next?"

"Of course, relieve the burdens of the Divine Spirit."

"That’s what we should do."

Munis earnestly said, "Only by working for the Divine Spirit can we obtain the Divine Grace Scroll! To elevate our realm!"

"In short, our realms are directly linked to contribution points from the sect!"

"What do you think cultivation is? Secluding for deep meditation or researching magic and techniques? No, no, no, that’s all wrong."

"Here, going to work, assuming a divine position, is cultivation!"

Everyone was deeply shocked.

Working, earning Divine Format Enhancement Scrolls, is cultivation?

It can’t be; something about this seems off.

These gods truly possess the power to warp the rules of the cosmos, how could they twist the rules like this?

"The more diligent and overtime you work, the higher the realm."

Munis instructed these new adherents word by word, generously sharing his insights,

"So, do you still think my realm is unstable?"

He looked sharply at everyone, "My realm was earned step by step, through earnest work within the sect."

Everyone suddenly felt that it seemed quite reasonable!

We meditate and train in seclusion daily.

They work daily, cultivating through their jobs.

There doesn’t seem to be much difference, both are investing time to grow stronger?

"Take a good look."

Munis pulled out a Bible, which guided them on how to perform their jobs, "Study it, look at it, and see what position might suit you."

Everyone hurried over to observe.

Generally, the content is as follows.

The lowest tier is spending each day in devout prayer to the Divine Spirit, earning the lowest tier of sect contribution points.

Mid-tier is offering up resources or money.

High-tier is completing tasks set by the Divine Spirit.

In short, as long as you believe in the Divine Spirit and work for the Divine Spirit, you can elevate your realm.

In simple terms, all these Eighth Tiers exist entirely dependent on the Divine Spirit!

If the Divine Spirit hasn’t instructed the work, you need to do it.

If the Divine Spirit hasn’t yet instructed the work, you have to find a way to do it in advance.

In short, being a full-time caretaker, watchdog, ensuring everything is done perfectly.

Looking at the sect’s contribution point exchange list, they discussed:

"So donating wealth can also earn contribution points, I’ll move the treasury here right away."

"The foundation of science can be exchanged too; I’ll bring all the scientists from home."

"Even sending family here to become priests can also earn contributions, I’ll bring my family to worship God."

Listening to everyone’s words, Munis nodded in satisfaction.

These people have high comprehension indeed.

Decisively offering their family’s wealth, placing it into God’s merit box, exchanging it for God’s Redemption Scroll.

They then said:

"But, since the Divine Format can shatter, does that mean we need to prepare multiple Divine Formats for reinforcement?"

"Divine Format is just one aspect; the key is, we need to be invincible at the same tier, and also purchase various Divine Artifacts to enhance basic stats, dozens or even hundreds, it’s also a bottomless pit!"

"I see, no wonder the power of His Holiness the Pope is so strong with such a solid and steady realm worked that hard."

Everyone seemed to understand a bit.

Everything in the cosmos is equivalent.

Their Divine Format system is also very arduous and tiring.

"Work diligently, as mortals on the ground, serving the Divine Spirit, that is the root of our strength!"

Munis continuously advised everyone.

Just then.

A cheer arose from the ground outside.

The silhouettes of other gods also descended at this moment.

"After God, the projections of other gods have also descended to this Human World," Munis said, "You mustn’t offend them."

"Yes!"

They quickly nodded, a feeling of uncontrollable excitement in their hearts.

As they walked out the door, they saw the entire ocean filled with various powerful root-like Divine Power, with followers from different sects constantly preaching.

Among them, a cultivator dressed differently from ordinary cultivators approached.

He looked like an Immortal, draped in varied ancient Eastern attire, with a silver crown, a robe of green silk, and cloud-patterned boots, striding forward:

"Greetings, everyone. Would you consider joining our Eastern Dao Court system, a system jointly founded by the God of Time, Pure Yang Immortal Venerable, the God of Space, Great Black Heaven, and the God of the Immortal Path, Ying Qing?"

Hearing this, several people were stunned and hurriedly declined, saying: "We have already decided to join God’s Church."

After all, God is the King of Gods, joining other small Divine Sects would be foolish, wouldn’t it?

Surely, more power brings greater potential.

That person smiled slightly and said: "Perhaps you are not aware, we are a multitheism system, allowing for simultaneous inclusion in multiple systems."

"Moreover, God rules over the Western Gods, and in the Eastern Immortals’ worlds, our Dao Court is also under God’s banner!"

He glanced provocatively at Munis, "In the West, their Church believes in the all-knowing and omnipotent God."

"In the East, God is referred to as the Emperor God of Heaven, the revered lord of myriad armies and myriad techniques, abbreviated as the Heavenly Emperor."

It is quite normal for gods to have different names in different civilizations.

Hearing his words, those people hesitated for a moment.

Does that mean both sides are under God’s banner, just in different regions?

Someone couldn’t help but ask: "What advantages does it have then?"

"Hahaha!"

The person laughed and said: "In our Immortal Court, Divine Format is official ranking, which is the Official Seal, ranked into nine grades, with the tenth grade being the Human World Emperor..."

He took out a square, box-like official seal that resembled a small piggy bank.

"This is our Divine Format."

Time breath flowed on it.

The small piggy bank itself seems to be able to store some worldly currency used in official circles.

The person spoke eloquently, "Even mortals without official ranks, if they are demoted and promoted by His Majesty, receiving a fourth-rank Official Seal, their cultivation can instantly ascend, reaching the Fourth Grade! Reaching the eighth tier, fourth level."

This is indeed the peculiarity of their Immortal Court system.

Mortals can instantly become powerful with promotion.

Though all are based on Divine Format.

But on the gods’ side, it requires one to forge their own Divine Format... Highlighting gambling and lottery, fortifying +10 for a meteoric rise, but shattering all at the risk of going bankrupt.

And here, it’s relatively stable.

You don’t need to gamble on forging a Divine Format.

The government uniformly conducts the crafting, turning the finished product into a Divine Format Official Seal, distributing it according to your contributions...

This is definitely a blessing for those with poor luck.

Those who feel unlucky and dare not strengthen, coming here, would definitely be fully rewarded.

The Immortal Court bears the error tolerance of the strengthening for you.

Furthermore, since their Immortal Court doesn’t put all efforts into strengthening Divine Format, there’s more time to earn merit and achievements, to get promoted.

"I see!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was filled with astonishment.

Official ranks are akin to realms.

It truly is a Divine Format Official Seal, eternally passed on!

This Immortal Court is indeed ingenious.

Just now, the representative of the Western Gods was about working hard to become stronger.

Here in the Immortal Court, one becomes stronger by taking an official position.

"Also, the Western World of Gods is a thing of the past, soon to face the twilight of the gods."

"Why keep an ancient pantheon destined to be eliminated by history? Even in the future, God will fully integrate into our Immortal Path system... why not join early yourself?"

That person revealed a smug expression,

"I am Ying Yun, Seventh-rank General of Great Might and Everlasting Victory, also serving as the Admiral of Fubo Navy, and the current God of the Immortal Path, Ying Qing, is my ancestor."

"I specifically brought the divine directive of the God of the Immortal Path here, as long as you are willing to join, you will immediately be granted the rank of Eighth-rank National Guardian General, receiving an Eighth-grade Official Seal."

"This is already the highest-grade official seal we can offer at present; absorbing your legacy here, crafting Ninth-grade official seals, Tenth-grade official seals... becoming a king is not impossible!"

Hearing these words, they all showed apparent interest.

Beside them, Munis watched in anger: Despicable! They’re shamelessly poaching my people!

He has spent his life cultivating hard, too straightforward, with 99% of his life being spent in cultivation, and now 99% in work.

But how could a diligent and hard-working worker compare to these slick, flattering, and business-savvy old hands in the workplace?

Those cunning scholars of the neighboring Immortal Path are directly poaching from his territory.

"Not good! They’re about to switch sides!" Munis was speechless, my Western Church Court Country is going to be taken advantage of by them.

...

...

"How did these Divine Format systems develop into this?"

Liu Jun flew outward, secretly listening to the conversation in the conference room.

Why is it all workplace scheming and rivalry?

Liu Jun hadn’t really bothered with the development of external systems over these years, letting them take their course.

The beings of this era would naturally develop a logical Divine Format system.

The current scene is indeed logical.

But it still left Liu Jun a bit speechless.

"Western side relies on cash and gamble, Eastern is about climbing the official ladder?"

The lives of these people outside seem pretty exciting!

However.

Suddenly, a strange thought emerged in Liu Jun’s mind,

"Wait a minute, I used to scoff at the Sixth Tier’s strange existence where one doesn’t need cultivation, only producing offspring to help them advance to the next tier."

"And what about me?"

The current Eighth Tier is a normal stage of cultivation, but I forcibly modified it.

If it spreads throughout the cosmos and becomes one of its orders, wouldn’t the Eighth Tier also not require cultivation?

His expression became peculiar at once,

"I passionately ridiculed the absurdity of the Sixth Tier then, now I’ve artificially created a similarly absurd Eighth Tier?"

This tier seems to have been played into absurdity by me.

Turning into another absurd Sixth Tier.

So the question arises, were the peculiar Sixth and Seventh Tiers of this cosmos also played into absurdity by some individuals before?"