She became a god

A fierce wind blew and dark clouds gathered, and all who saw it were overjoyed.

Lady Zhaoji is about to appear!

With a flash of divine light, the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng vanished.

A dignified female voice appeared.

"Within three years, Qinghe County will surely enjoy favorable weather and abundant harvests."

As soon as the sound faded, a torrential downpour began.

"Zhou Changsheng and Shui Lian both possess different souls and should return to their original places."

Lin Jingchuan and Yuantong were greatly shocked; this Lady Zhaoji actually knew their origins.

Did she orchestrate their arrival here?

Yuantong was unwilling to let this opportunity slip by. He stepped forward and pleaded, "Your Highness Zhaoji, the master of the power of wind and rain, a born deity, please untie the knot in my heart. This humble monk is willing to give everything."

Lin Jingchuan had always thought Yuantong was a calm and composed person, but he never expected him to be so bold today.

Didn't you see the prefect's displeased expression?

Lin Jingchuan had no doubt that if it weren't for Zhaoji's miraculous intervention, the prefect would have immediately sent men to drag Yuantong away and execute him.

Fortunately, the voice didn't blame Yuantong, and simply said, "You should go now."

A flash of divine light, and Yuantong felt dizzy. When he looked back, he found himself in the stone cave where they had taken shelter from the rain.

"Yuantong, you've got some nerve!"

Yuantong gripped the Bodhi bead string in his hand tightly, thinking, "What is sought can never be fulfilled."

Lin Jingchuan wanted to ask, but then he thought, who doesn't have their own secrets?

Ye Qingzhou and Wen Xichun were still fast asleep; they probably hadn't returned yet.

*

The strange phenomena on the altar amazed everyone, while Ye Qingzhou in the deep sea suffered the excruciating pain of being slowly sliced ​​to death.

"001, please calculate the task points."

[Host, congratulations on completing the special mission: Find the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, and you have earned 100 points.]

[Congratulations, host, for triggering the hidden storyline: The Origin of the Lost Divine Power. You have gained 150 points.]

The host's total points are 270.

What can I redeem from the store now?

[Host, the system is loading data.]

[Crimson Snow Pill, Azure Snow Pill, Spirit Snow Pill, 100 points each.]

[Spiritual Essence Pill, Spiritual Sand Pill, Spiritual Liquid Pill, Spiritual Herb Pill, 120 points each.]

[One Spirit Dragon Pill costs 150 points.]

[One Soul-Soothing Pill costs 200 points.]

[One Immortal Herb (仙茅丹) costs 250 points.]

The Spirit Soul Pill, Spirit Dragon Pill, and Soul-Soothing Pill are all spiritual medicines that can strengthen the soul.

Among them, the Ling Su Dan and Ling Long Dan are the cheapest.

However, Lingsu Dan is made from dodder seed, raspberry, achyranthes root, cistanche, gastrodia, rehmannia root, deer antler, morinda root, dendrobium, paper mulberry fruit, and schisandra fruit. It has a great tonic effect, strengthens the primordial yin, and benefits the spirit. It is more gentle and nourishing than Linglong Dan.

Ye Qingzhou knew that if you couldn't be happy with your points, you wouldn't be able to enjoy yourself. After making a rational choice, he exchanged them for the Spirit Resting Pill.

The Spirit Resting Pill was entirely black, emitting a faint fragrance of herbs and trees. It melted in the mouth, and the wounds to the soul gradually healed.

With one dose of the pill, Ye Qingzhou's soul was almost completely repaired.

I imagine that after a few more days of rest, I will be fully recovered.

Just as Ye Qingzhou relaxed a little, he heard that familiar voice asking the gods for blessings.

"I am the first daughter of the Emperor, Princess Huaining of Great Yan, Qi Zhanying. I beseech Your Highness, Lady Zhaoji, to bless Great Yan with favorable weather and abundant harvests, and to help the remaining disaster-stricken areas of Great Yan recover as soon as possible. I am willing to offer everything I have, please grant me divine mercy!"

Ye Qingzhou sensed the weakness of this divine body and knew that neither his own soul nor Zhao Ji's divine body could withstand another blessing.

Although she was somewhat reluctant, she firmly refused, saying, "Princess Chen, I cannot grant your wish. Please return!"

Ye Qingzhou finally intended to lend her a hand. As soon as he said this, her body swayed and she spat out a mouthful of blood, causing the deep sea to tremble.

Ye Qingzhou roughly guessed that this was Heaven's punishment for mortals who used divine will to speak words of power.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people below the altar changed drastically.

This dynasty still retains the tradition of matrilinealism, and the crown princes of all dynasties are addressed by their maternal clan's surname plus the title of Crown Prince.

For example, Qi Tai'an, the eldest son of the former Empress Wu Zhao, now the Empress Dowager, who was once named the crown prince, was known as Prince Wu.

Qi Zhanying's mother, the current empress, was from the Chen family of Liujun.

The fact that Consort Zhaoji addressed Princess Huaining as Crown Princess Chen implies that the gods have ordained Qi Zhanying to be the Crown Prince of Great Yan.

Mandate of Heaven is bestowed by the gods; how can man defy it?

Immediately, the people shouted, "Long live Princess Chen!"

Although Qi Zhanying was unwilling, he knew he was powerless to change the will of the gods.

Moreover, the fact that the deity addressed her as Princess Chen greatly strengthened her position in the struggle for the throne.

Qi Zhanying immediately knelt down and performed a grand salute, saying, "Your Majesty, as long as I am in power, I will always strive for the well-being of the people and the benefit of the world."

The people below the stage were deeply moved upon hearing this, and they looked at each other and wept.

"Lady Chen is truly virtuous!"

Qi Zhanying looked up at the sky. The night was boundless, with only thunder and lightning and rain falling on her face. She tasted it; it was colorless and tasteless.

Just like the gods in legends, they are formless and shapeless.

Gods are invisible; mortals must strive to improve themselves.

Then Qi Zhanying continued, "Ten years later, government affairs will not extend beyond the household, and the world will be at peace. Punishments will be rarely used, and criminals will be few. The people will focus on farming, and their clothing and food will be plentiful."

"Thirty years later, the people will be prosperous, the people will be united, no one will pick up lost items on the road, and there will be no lawsuits in the country. Horses will graze freely, and the gates of the towns will not be closed. The four barbarian tribes will submit to the emperor, every family will be well-off, and the government and education will be enlightened and efficient."

"Three generations later, the mighty Yan state enjoyed peace and prosperity, reigning supreme over the world and becoming the common ruler of all lands and a follower of the gods."

"Qi Zhanying wishes to repair the natural temples of the world, hoping that people and all things can enjoy the tranquility of nature. I ask Lady Zhaoji to witness this for me."

Ye Qingzhou hesitated for two reasons: first, he was worried that he could not withstand the backlash of the power of words; second, he was afraid that Qi Zhanying's words were too ambitious and that he could not bear the consequences of his grand plans failing.

Qi Zhanying had no idea what the gods were thinking; she only thought that her heart was not sincere enough, which was why the gods were unwilling to answer.

She took out the coming-of-age gift from her mother—a dagger that could cut through iron like mud—and lightly sliced ​​her hand, instantly drawing out bright red blood.

"Qi Zhanying is willing to swear a blood oath with Zhaoji. As long as I live, Zhaoji will be the first goddess to be sacrificed to."

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for triggering the hidden storyline: The Lost Bonds of Divine Power. You have received a reward of 150 points, bringing your total points to 300.]

Ye Qingzhou quickly exchanged a Xianmao Pill for himself, and his injuries healed, his soul became more solid, and his Dao heart became clearer.

Golden light shone from Ye Qingzhou's abdomen. He focused his mind and calmed his breathing, realizing that now was not a good time to break through.

She parted her lips slightly and said, "Yes."

There was no backlash as expected; in fact, this divine body seemed to function even more smoothly.

Ye Qingzhou felt that she was getting closer and closer to some truth.

With the permission of the gods, magnificent divine power poured down from the sky, falling entirely upon Qi Zhanying.

This is a gift from the gods to this mortal king who seeks to benefit all under heaven.

It also contains the expectations of the gods: "Chen Tainu, being born a woman is the greatest favor bestowed upon you by Heaven. May you live up to the expectations of the gods, the people, and yourself."