I Have a God Simulator

Luh Yao's perspective shifted to the sky above Yan City.

When it came to developing new goods and facilitating trade, this was the most professional place.

A series of new notifications popped up on the screen.

[Yan Jiu has invented a new profession: Martial Cultivator]

[Yan Jiu has written the "Cultivation Notes"]

[Yan City has established the Martial Cultivation Association.]

[Because of the Wishing Star, everyone in Yan City has developed a fanatical adoration for you. Your Faith has increased significantly.]

The upper right corner showed: Faith +35,137.

The huge reaction to the Wishing Star was expected, but Yan Jiu's series of personal achievements was a bit of a surprise to Luh Yao.

He clicked on Yan Jiu's entry.

The screen jumped to the Northern Forest, in the Aegir Volcano region.

Yan Jiu was sitting cross-legged on the volcanic cone, surrounded by thick smoke.

His body was wreathed in fire.

The flames would rise and fall, as if Yan Jiu were breathing fire.

Passing Fire Elemental Creatures would occasionally appear—strolling Fire Wild Oxen, hopping and flying Blazing Chickens... But none of them attacked Yan Jiu. It was as if they had accepted this human, seeing him as one of the volcano's residents.

From the looks of it, Yan Jiu's path of cultivation was still ongoing. He was going to further push the limits of the pixel people of this era.

Seeing that Yan Jiu was fine, Luh Yao clicked on the "Cultivation Notes" in the notification bar.

A sheepskin scroll appeared on the game interface.

The first line read:

"The God's Wisdom is omnipresent. I have merely pieced together fragments from divine revelations. The path to the Extraordinary Realm is arduous and long. Below are some of my personal experiences. I ask that those who follow correct and improve upon them."

...

Yan Jiu had summarized a simple path for humans to enter the Extraordinary Realm.

[Theology] → [Martyr] → [Holy Mark]

The Theology stage requires one to read as many books as possible, understand all kinds of knowledge, make diligent pilgrimages, and learn to draw inspiration from Divine Miracles and nature.

This stage is about laying the foundation.

The Martyr stage officially begins the arduous path of cultivation, requiring the will to endure pain and a heart that does not fear death.

While spreading Yao God's blessings and Faith, a Cultivator will also gain many new understandings and inspirations. At the same time, they must try to combine knowledge, Faith, and power, continuously challenging Extraordinary Creatures with their mortal bodies for a chance to develop a Holy Mark.

At the Holy Mark level, one will gain the recognition of other Extraordinary Creatures, be able to spread the Divine Gospel to them, and acquire new powers and more possibilities.

In the notes, Yan Jiu emphasized that cultivation requires one to perceive the God's Divine Miracles and revelations, but it also cannot be separated from independent thought and travel.

He had seen islanders with immense strength who could fight Cannibal Crabs, benefited greatly from the erudite conversations of hermits, and even heard truths unintentionally spoken by young children.

Finally, Yan Jiu hoped that future generations would develop more extraordinary paths to perfect and strengthen the entire cultivation system for humanity.

...

Luh Yao read through the entire notes.

Yan Jiu was the first of the pixel people to successfully cross the river by feeling the stones. He established the first standard for an extraordinary path for the Yao Race and recorded and described it.

On this foundation, the extraordinary profession of [Martial Cultivator] was born.

The Martial Cultivation Association was located behind the Citizen Council, housed in a modest, square stone building.

Luh Yao clicked to enter it.

From his bird's-eye view, he saw only three people in the association.

A receptionist, an Ascetic, and a Scholar.

The receptionist pixel person said, "Since you both wish to apply to join the association, please allow me to give a routine introduction."

"The Martial Cultivation Association was founded by Prophet Shi Bao and Mr. Yan Jiu. It's an organization in Yan City, funded by the Citizen Council, with the goal of nurturing Extraordinary Beings for the Yao Race and helping with the further development of Yan City. There are currently seven registered Martial Cultivators in the association, all of whom are cultivating in various places."

"According to the association's requirements, applicants must have at least the [Theology] ability. If you have [Theology], you can receive a fixed annual subsidy. If you are a [Martyr], you will also receive free lodging and food in Yan City, and have all medical expenses fully reimbursed."

The Ascetic said, "I was in the Ascetic Order. I've mastered both of those abilities."

Luh Yao clicked on this pixel person.

It turned out this guy had neither [Theology] nor [Martyr], and his Personal History showed he was once a con artist.

'The Martial Cultivation Association is already a mixed bag. Someone trying to scam subsidies has already shown up.'

Luh Yao raised his hand and struck him with a bolt of lightning.

The fake Ascetic was instantly turned to ash, leaving only a black scorch mark on the ground.

An exclamation mark appeared above the heads of both the receptionist and the Scholar.

The Scholar reacted first. He knelt on the ground and said, "This is divine punishment! The Lord God has punished the dishonest... Lord Yao God is watching over us."

The receptionist also knelt on the ground to pray.

At that moment, Luh Yao noticed the Scholar's name was [Tie Sai].

He was one of the four Scholars who had previously carved the warning sign at the Dragon Nest. He was the one responsible for Sketching the Dragon Nest back then.

Tie Sai was now 36 years old, having entered his middle years.

Besides [Theology], he possessed another rare ability.

...

[Sketching LV2]: Skilled at using lines to draw the light and shadow of objects. Has a certain chance to create a special sketch.

...

After finishing his prayer, Tie Sai took out a sheepskin scroll and handed it to the receptionist. "I graduated from Puji Divinity College and became a certified Scholar. This is the proof, personally signed by the Yaoshao Prophet."

The receptionist looked at it. "Oh! You really are a genuine Scholar! The Prophet spoke very highly of your attainments in [Theology]. You're also a very talented artist and cartographer..."

"However, according to the rules, since you've only mastered Theology, you can only receive the fixed daily subsidy."

"Alright, I understand."

"Also, the association assigns certain tasks to every Martial Cultivator each year. Please be sure to complete them on time."

"In addition, Martial Cultivators usually need a partner. According to Mr. Yan Jiu's experience, a Scholar or a Pharmacist makes the best partner. Do you have a partner to travel with? If not, we can help you find one."

"No need, I have a companion."

After completing his registration and receiving his tasks, Tie Sai went outside to meet up with another person.

His companion was Nong Chan, the discoverer of Sour Tree Raspberries, whom Luh Yao hadn't seen in a long time.

Nong Chan was now 53 years old, having gone from a young foodie to a middle-aged one. He was riding a massive Fighting Shovel Armor, which was quite a conspicuous sight in Yan City.

"Mr. Nong Chan, I've received the advanced subsidy. We can go south now."

Tie Sai carefully climbed onto the back of the Fighting Shovel Armor.

Nong Chan said, "Hold on tight."

The Fighting Shovel Armor flapped its wings, took off, and headed straight for the south.

...

'Yan City was thriving. I wonder how Yao City is doing.'

Luh Yao switched his perspective.

As soon as the view appeared over Yao City, notifications popped up in the simulator.

[The Divine Hall Council has invented a Magic Potion: Anesthetic Juice]

[Because of the Wishing Star, everyone in Yao City has developed a fanatical adoration for you. Your Faith has increased significantly.]

...

The upper right corner showed: Faith +35,002.

After years of research and repeated experiments by the Divine Hall Council, the first Magic Potion had finally made its official debut.

Luh Yao's Faith Reserve also broke the 170,000 mark.

There was more below the notification bar.

[All members of the Yao Race firmly believe that they have entered a new era under the guidance of their God.]

—You have named it the ___ Era.

Luh Yao typed in the word without hesitation.

A line of text appeared on the screen.

[Your Believers have built cities of stone, witnessing the turn of eras and the rise and fall of many peoples.]

[Extraordinary Power has begun to emerge. Theology and Magic Potions have both sprouted new beginnings. Diplomacy, drama, painting, Brewing, Livestock, and political philosophy have all seen great development in this era.]

[The civilizational Epic you have created will begin its story here. Your brave Believers will leave the cradle of their cities and gradually come to understand their meaning in this world.]

[The Yao Race has entered the Extraordinary Era.]

Smiling faces popped up over the heads of the pixel people, one after another, as they cheered loudly.

"Great and venerable Yao God, thank you for your revelations and Blessings!"

"Wow! Can we have incredible powers too? It's like a dream!"

"This is the most hopeful era! An era where anything is possible!"

"This time, we won't be afraid and run away! We're going to enter the Extraordinary Realm too!"

Seeing the pixel people so full of fighting spirit, Luh Yao couldn't help but smile.