Wu Shanshan tightly bit her lower lip.

Bothered and regretful, she also felt apprehensive about the upcoming God Worship Ceremony.

"Ran Shen is someone we, the people of Da Xia, have watched grow up together."

"We all know what kind of young man he really is. You've interacted with him more than we have, so you know him better."

"Dad believes that such a big figure among All Gods, Da Xia's genius, will definitely not trouble or punish you over some unpleasant past events, definitely not..."

Under her father's repeated consolations, the girl's eyes were red and swollen as she stepped out of the house.

On the first day of the lunar year, the entire city was clad in silver.

The snow-covered streets still had remnants of red firecracker paper.

On the way to the stadium, people were shoulder to shoulder, full of jubilation.

Wu Shanshan really wanted to blend into the crowd.

But in the Human World, people from the River Realm are greatly powerful, respectfully known as the "Vast River."

People genuinely respected this young woman, even if they didn't know her past, they knew that someone with such powerful Realm must be shining brightly in some Domain, protecting fellow Human Clan members.

As for the girl with red and swollen eyes, it wasn't a rare sight.

In the crowded streets and alleys, some were cheering, some were crying tears of joy.

People who lost the protection of their God had been terrified for far too long, and they had waited for far too long.

Those who had endured dark and oppressive lives for years had suffered for so long.

Now, the number one Heavenly Pride, recognized by the Da Xia officials and millions, led All Gods to descend and personally told the world:

This world will not always be this way.

Don't give up, see it for yourself! Do not fall before the dawn...

His name is Lu Ran.

He is also named Hope.

He is human.

And he is also the one-of-a-kind Human God uplifted by the people.

"Dong! Dong! Dong..."

The clock struck eight in the morning, echoing across the various districts of the city.

The much-respected great power of River Realm, Wu Shanshan, was courteously led to the front row.

As the provincial capital, Wu Lie River had not just one Vast River, but Wu Shanshan was noticeably young and was respectfully given precedence by the seniors.

The future of Da Xia surely lies in this younger generation.

Perhaps out of worry, or fear of punishment, Wu Shanshan deferred and deferred, yet still didn't go up first.

The first to step onto the God Worship Platform was an elderly woman with white hair.

She clasped her hands together and knelt in devout worship.

The clamorous venue quickly fell into silence.

1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds...

"Hoo!!"

A massive phantom of a God suddenly appeared above the God Worship Platform.

It was the phantom of a maiden God, dressed in a black dress, with a tall and lithe figure and cascading black hair, like a graceful black swan.

Her posture and attire were undoubtedly goddess-like, yet the maiden was born charming and adorable.

Her crescent-moon-like smiley eyes looked like two beautiful crescents.

Such a dignified God, yet surprisingly exuding a mischievous vibe?

In the hands of the maiden God, she held a delicate eight-sided lantern, symbolizing her Divine Technique.

"Wow, Lady Yuanxi!"

"Ha! Ran Shen's little sister, I've seen her in 'Heavenly Pride,' so cute aaah!"

"Yes, yes! When she gets angry, her cheeks puff up, I've got screenshots, haha!"

"How bold! Daring to make fun of our Lord God? Later, she'll catch you all in her lantern and burn you to ashes~"

"Blasphemy, blasphemy, God, forgive us! I'll kowtow, no, no, I'll kowtow several times..."

The atmosphere was exceedingly lively.

Such a scene could never occur in past God Worship Ceremonies.

Yet, here it was, people feeling not only respect and awe for certain beings in the new divine sequence but also a deep sense of familiarity.

But soon enough, the enormous stadium fell into silence once more.

Because the gaze of the maiden God was covering them.

Everyone was momentarily terrified, realizing they might have angered a God, the dark mass of people bowed down.

They evidently misunderstood.

The maiden God was merely carefully sensing, "listening" to the prayers of the beings from a divine height.

Though people hadn't yet made a contract with her, she could genuinely feel strands of energy flowing towards her.

This Power of Faith was the humble beings petitioning to their God, and on another level, presenting everything to the God.

And so, the maiden God and the devoutly praying people established a wondrous connection.

Roughly observing their inner selves, sensing their essence.

After a long time, the maiden God, holding the lantern, illuminated many people among the crowd.

The staff quickly responded, rushing to gather everyone emanating the golden-red glow onto the platform.

Some people were overjoyed, unable to contain their excitement; others were filled with apprehensive awe, hastily responding to the call.

There were also a few individuals standing in place, unsure of what to do.

Everyone has their own aspirations.

The Yuanxi faction was undoubtedly a supportive stream, not suitable for everyone.

This... what should we do?

The young goddess did not force them and extinguished the golden-red light on these individuals.

The people, knowing they did not appreciate what was good, were immensely grateful for the young goddess's magnanimity, constantly apologizing and admitting their mistakes.

Lord Yuanxi did not impose punishment. After taking in many disciples, she dispersed with the wind...

"Great! It's done!"

"Oh! Oh!"

"Clap, clap, clap!" Cheers and applause erupted simultaneously, celebrating their fellow's successful worship of the gods and bidding farewell to the young goddess.

"Next." The staff hurriedly maintained order and continued the process.

The Lord God could do as they pleased, and selecting many at once was an honor for the people.

But human worship of the gods must be proper and profoundly devout, taking turns to worship in an orderly manner.

Wu Shanshan, whose eyes were still puffy, was finally brought onto the God Worship Platform.

"Phew..."

Wu Shanshan took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, calming her emotions.

She knelt down slowly, bringing her palms together, lowering her head, offering her most devout attitude to all gods, and calling upon the name of that lord.

"Lord Luo Ying, Lord Luo Ying... Jiang..."

Wu Shanshan's heart tightened, quickly gathering her thoughts.

As a former disciple of Ash, she had arduously trained her archery skills for so long, naturally wanting to reclaim the corresponding Divine Technique and follow under the tutelage of Lord Luo Ying.

But Wu Shanshan's mind was really messy.

Once she prayed to the newly descended gods, she couldn't help but think of Lu Ran and Jiang Ruyi.

"Phew!!"

Amidst a chorus of astonished cries, another divine shadow descended upon the world.

With a bamboo hat on her head and a straw raincoat draped over her shoulders, she looked down at the beings beneath her.

"Lord Luo Ying!"

"Ah, ah, ah! A Second-class God, it's actually a Second-class God... marvelous!"

The restless crowd's cries were abruptly cut off.

Because another terrifying energy fluctuation spread, another sky-covering divine shadow descended.

"Hmm?" Luo Ying frowned slightly, turning her head to look.

The discipleship of the gods from the Ran Sect should not lead to competition.

Undeniably, the Ran Sect had many members, each with a different personality, and you couldn't expect everyone to get along harmoniously.

Yet, everyone clustered tightly around Lu Ran, their bonds as life-and-death comrades ensuring mutual respect and affection, with very little friction occurring, and efforts made to avoid conflict.

But at this moment...

Luo Ying wanted to see who this intruder was, wondering if it might be those old gods.

But in the next instant, Luo Ying was stunned, quickly kneeling on one knee, bowing her head respectfully:

"Lady."

This scene left all beings dumbfounded!

A god actually bowed and saluted another god?

"Huh??"

"Lord Luo Ying is a Second-class God! Jiang... Lady Xian Mo must be a Third-class God?"

"Lady? Lord Luo Ying addresses her as Lady, could it be?"

"Damn! I said it! I said Lu Ran is the leader of all gods! And you didn't believe me!"

"Leader of all Gods, huh..."

"My goodness! Lord Luo Ying is being so respectful! Lu Ran, what exactly is he... he's truly..."

The crowd was at a loss for words, having never witnessed such a scene.

All knew that gods are ranked, with higher power and status leading to a higher position.

Yet even on the God Worship Platform, if a Weak God encountered a stronger god poaching followers, at most, they would step aside.

They wouldn't perform such reverent salutes!

Amidst the chaos inside and outside the venue, Wu Shanshan could no longer hear anything.

At this moment, she widened her eyes, craning her neck to look at that unfamiliar yet familiar vast figure.

Jiang Beauty... hmm, was Lady Xian Mo summoned by her?

Was it because her mind was too chaotic, always filled with Jiang Ruyi and Lu Ran, that she...

"Ah!" Wu Shanshan covered her mouth with one hand, her body trembling with fear.

Because Jiang Ruyi looked down expressionlessly, her cold gaze already enveloping the insignificant beings.

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