From Godhood to the Heavens

A smile appeared on Zhao Jiu's face, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "I am willing to be a lowly soldier under the Emperor's command!"

Fang Ping laughed, shook his head, and then said, "You're a smart man, you should have some guesses!"

I wish to cultivate an unparalleled divine avatar; now, faith pervades all realms, and your world is one of them!

Zhao Jiu's heart skipped a beat; she felt a mix of realization and shock!

"I understand. The divine title of the Emperor is the supreme deity within the Great Song Dynasty, and there is only one such person!"

Fang Ping waved his hand and said, "The position of Emperor is nearing completion. At least four more Emperors are still needed to sit on the throne. Even the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, is not worthy of my attention."

However, since you are a transmigrator, a variable in this world, I wouldn't mind giving you a chance!

Zhao Jiu was deeply moved. He opened his mouth but only licked his lips, his eyes filled with solemnity!

Fang Ping smiled and said, "I can give you the position of Emperor, but given the current strength of the Song Dynasty and the talent of its civil and military officials, it cannot compare with other realms!"

I'll give you fifty years to spread the faith!

Furthermore, I don't think much of the 108 constellations in Water Margin. You could try to create new Heavenly Stars and Earthly Fiends!

Otherwise, even if one were to be granted the title of Emperor, the Great Song Dynasty, as a divine kingdom, would not be worthy of being compared to other divine kingdoms!

Zhao Jiu took a deep breath, swallowed, and hesitated before asking, "Can you tell me who the other dynasties are?"

Fang Ping looked Zhao Jiu up and down, smiled, shook his head and said, "The First Emperor who unified the world, Liu Bei who created the Han Dynasty three times, and the angel who rules over all the heavens."

As for the rest, I haven't thought about it yet!

Zhao Jiu swallowed hard. He knew in his heart that the "world" Fang Ping spoke of was not just this piece of land, but the entire globe.

In this light, it seems that we have indeed been complacent all these years. Even though the national strength of the Song Dynasty has increased countless times, the power of faith it provides has reached its limit in Zhao Jiu's eyes!

However, it seems that this is still far from enough.

What should we do then?

Their eyes shone brightly. Starting tomorrow, they would accelerate technological development, enlighten the entire population, and introduce both academic and military examinations to prepare for conquering and immigrating globally.

Even if it meant being granted a title or honor, I would not hesitate!

As if seeing through Zhao Jiu's thoughts, Fang Ping smiled and said, "You can worship a deity, who will manifest with you one day!"

Zhao Jiu was slightly taken aback, a solemn expression appeared on his face, and he nodded heavily!

Fang Ping raised his hand and waved, sending a wisp of immortal energy into Zhao Jiu's body. This wisp of immortal energy was enough to keep Zhao Jiu immortal for 50 years, which should be enough!

Let's just consider it as repaying the cause and effect by cutting off that thread of variable; that's enough!

Who told him to be so audacious as to self-proclaim a divine position, and not just a temple title like Liu Bei's imperial position, but a divine emperor position? It's really uncertain whether he can condense it after he dies!

Even after it is condensed, whether it will be the Great Emperor Gouchen or Zhao Jiu at this moment is really uncertain!

After all, Zhao Jiu was referring to the reincarnation of the Heavenly Emperor Gouchen, who controlled the world's wars and killings.

After returning to their original positions, whether they can retain their own will is truly uncertain!

Unlike Fang Ping, he did not have the ability to inherit the title and have his soul revived within the statue.

Fang Ping had said enough; in fact, he had practically given Zhao Jiu a cheat code. He shook his head with a smile, tossed the Human Emperor Banner into the air, and took a step into the River of Time!

Drifting downstream step by step, they arrived more than fifty years later in the blink of an eye.

The banners of the Great Song Dynasty were already flying high between heaven and earth, and huge steel ships were sailing on the ocean.

High-speed steam trains shuttle through various cities on their tracks.

Within the schools and martial arts training halls, shouts and reading voices could be heard from the mouths of young people, as the annual civil and military examinations provided talent for the Song Dynasty.

In just 50 years, it felt like 100 or 200 years had passed, and the whole world was filled with a sense of burgeoning development.

In the imperial court, civil and military officials stood on both sides, some of them quite old, their eyes somewhat unfocused, looking up at the still young figures above them, recalling the policies recently promulgated.

They had already sensed something in their eyes.

After a long while, the grand court assembly ended and the officials left. Zhao Jiu looked at the crown prince, who had entered middle age, and a smile appeared on his lips. The worry in his heart gradually subsided.

He condensed all his thoughts into essence and infused it into the prince's body. He knew that the prince harbored some resentment but always wanted to do something more, and now the time was almost up.

He beckoned and said, "Come closer and tell me about the arrangements made for the pioneers who have died in recent years!"

"In response to Father's words, as you have arranged, those who have made outstanding contributions will have their names enshrined on the Great Song Dynasty Memorial Monument, martyrs' cemeteries will be built in various places, and local city gods and land gods will be appointed to enjoy incense offerings."

The elite soldiers who died in battle were cast into terracotta warriors to commemorate their merits and placed in the imperial mausoleum!

Zhao Jiu nodded, as if he could see the incense burning on the land of the Song Dynasty. After a long silence, he slowly spoke.

"Let me ask you, what if there are natural disasters, man-made calamities, or disturbances caused by gods, bodhisattvas, or Buddhas?"

The crown prince paused, recalling Zhao Jiu's words, and slowly said, "The living return to the living, and the mortals return to the mortals. They worship gods and Buddhas, but they are worthy of respect, not belief!"

Zhao Jiu's lips curled into a smile, and then he said, "Hahahaha, remember what you said, always remember that you are the emperor, the ruler of the mortal world."

I've been on the throne for too long, you won't be angry, will you?

"Forget it... enough with the lies. What kind of prince reigns for 50 years? Prepare for the coronation ceremony in three days. The world is now in your hands!"

The crown prince appeared slightly apprehensive, his heart filled with a turbulent mix of emotions. If the two stood together, one could easily believe he was Zhao Jiu's father.

Having been the crown prince for nearly 50 years, with a father who was like a god, whose name was revered throughout the world, he often thought about it.

Can he do better than his father?

The world is unified, the world is unified, the monopoly of powerful clans is broken, the wisdom of all people is enlightened, both literary and military examinations are established, and the study of things is diligently promoted. His wisdom and martial prowess are almost inhuman.

He thought about what he should do after succeeding to the throne, and he thought that he might die of old age while his father remained young.

But now, suddenly the throne has been passed to him, and he is somewhat at a loss.

But the next moment, seeing the figure that suddenly appeared in front of his father, the crown prince was stunned. His mind was like a flash of lightning, and he instantly came back to his senses!

"Father's merits have been fulfilled!"

Fang Ping smiled and then asked, "Wait until the succession is over before you leave?"

Zhao Jiu shook his head and said, "No need, I'm already tired enough. Let this kid handle the rest!"