Seeing the serious look on Night God's face, Zhou Yi realized this was no joke.

"Is the other also a Concept Life?"

"Yes."

For some reason, she seemed reluctant to discuss further.

Zhou Yi chose his words carefully: "Is it because you can't mention the other party casually, as doing so might bring you trouble?"

Night God nodded.

"Then, can you talk about this mechanism that causes trouble when mentioning others?"

"I can do that."

Night God pondered for a moment: "Concept Life always has a prototype. As you know, Concept Life evolves based on its prototype, mainly through the expansion of the conscious domain."

"Simply by being mentioned, a Concept Life gets propagated and strengthened. For example, if our prototype is a store, we can be considered the visible store owner."

"If someone talks about, extols, or spreads our name, it's like they're continuously patronizing our store, buying the service of our name, and providing us with sustained profits, augmenting our power."

"On the other hand, when Concept Life entities talk about each other, the one whose name is mentioned will also be aware. For harmless types like Land God or hot pot, being discussed isn't much of an issue. But with some of the dangerous ones, it can be a real problem."

Zhou Yi instantly understood.

The one who killed the Land God is a powerful and highly aggressive Concept Life.

"Although I can't say its name, I can give you a hint."

Night God looked at Zhou Yi: "It is a name that is almost universally known in this side of the world, whose prototype possesses tremendous ruling power and deterrence, an inescapable name in this world."

Zhou Yi thought for a moment.

Widespread fame, ruling power, deterrence, an inescapable name.

"Heavenly Kingdom?"

Night God nodded slightly.

Zhou Yi immediately grasped it.

The Concept Life [Heavenly Kingdom], with an expansive nation as its prototype, indeed has a high degree of renown and prestige.

According to the mechanism of Concept Life, not only are the Heavenly Country Citizens its devout followers, but a large number of people outside also continuously mention this name.

"Why?"

Zhou Yi frowned: "Land God has been reclusive for a long time and doesn't seem like someone who would stir up trouble..."

"That's correct, it prefers to live in seclusion, but that doesn't mean trouble won't actively seek it out."

Night God fanned herself lightly, her face showing a hint of regret.

"Originally, as long as Land God did nothing, there would be no issues. But unfortunately, it had a sudden act of kindness, seeing that a lot of people had died on the land this year, and those people offered their remaining food as a sacrifice to it, praying for its arrival and assistance. So it sealed the soil of several small islands, giving the islanders a chance for a bountiful harvest and another year of life."

"This angered that entity. Because Land God had previously refused to seal soil for it, and also refused to heed its call. The sealed soil islands were not too far from that entity's territory, and it found a reason to send an Assassin after Land God."

Zhou Yi was somewhat puzzled: "Is the gap between them so large? Is escape not possible?"

Based on his combat experience.

For life forms within the same tier, it's normal to have wins and losses against each other. But to kill an opponent of the same tier outright is very difficult.

"The gap is immense."

Night God nodded, her eyes reflecting a trace of reminiscence: "Land God itself is incomplete, with less than one percent of its power at its prime. Facing an opponent still in its heyday, indeed, there is a chasm like class disparity."

Zhou Yi puzzled: "Why does Land God only have one percent of its power?"

"Because ninety-nine percent of Land God's power has been suppressed and taken away by another true behemoth. It is the pinnacle of the world's Concept Life, an undeniable and absolute strongest being, one that influences and affects all Concept Life."

Night God spoke softly: "[Dead Sea] is such an existence, it dominates both sides of the world."

"Fortunately, it itself is akin to chaos, more similar to a natural law's evolution. Though extremely dangerous, it does not act recklessly."

Zhou Yi came to a realization.

With more than ninety percent of this world covered by the Dead Sea, it's no wonder that Land God's power had been suppressed and taken away.

In the presence of [Dead Sea], even [Heavenly Kingdom] has to bow.

"How long before Land God can resurrect?"

Zhou Yi asked.

Previously, Yuan Xiao had told him that Dragons had once been killed by Heavenly People. Now far from its peak, the Dragon could only dwell in the Forbidden Continent.

Theoretically, Land God, with a concept more ancient and widespread than that of Dragons, should have an easier time resurrecting.

"It's hard to say."

Night God blinked: "Anyway, I'm here to deliver its message. Before it died, it sent me a message, asking me to tell you that it cannot make it for winter, it was killed. It's expected to resurrect next year, early as spring or at the latest by winter."

Zhou Yi was relieved.

He then thought: "What if it is guarded upon resurrection?"

"Guarded? That kind of scenario won't happen."

Night God waved her fan: "Concept Life is reborn from the Great Holy Spirit, although its power will be much reduced, it will still be able to project itself to any location where its prototype exists."

"If you're not willing, you can also stay in the Great Holy Spirit. The only flaw there is complete isolation from the outside world, which is absolutely safe. Hot Pot is still fast asleep in the body of the Great Holy Spirit."

"Some Concept Life are inherently weak or tired of the outside world, so they choose to slumber."

Zhou Yi had a clear idea in his mind.

He asked, "The one who killed the Land God, is there any connection between him and the Black Emperor?"

"Of course, there is."

The Night God spoke seriously, "That guy is highly bound with the Black Emperor, trying to rule and subdue other Concept Life. Land God was one that couldn't be bypassed."

"You've never been targeted?" Zhou Yi was curious.

"My situation is special; I'm not considered a local Concept Life. Unable to influence my original, the Black Emperor is somewhat restrained with me."

"As far as I know, the Black Emperor's current focus has been on the side of Consciousness. It's trying to integrate enough Concept Life there to expand its Empire's territory in another way; it is an ambitious emperor."

The Night God suddenly changed the subject, "That Floating Heart matter, does our Church have a chance to get involved?"

Zhou Yi looked perplexed, "You are a Church... isn't technology equipment unrelated to you?"

"The Church depends on the number of people."

The Night God eagerly said, "The Night God Church has a total of over 1.6 million followers. We also need to pursue progress, otherwise how can a dead and dull Church attract young people to join?"

Zhou Yi thought for a moment, "Do you have a foundation in technology?"

"No."

"Then don't force it..."

"But even when you must force it, you still do it. First get the people in," The Night God emphasized practicality.

Zhou Yi put forward an idea he had long had, "During the Era of Gods, actually, to have a huge following, there was a very mature method."

The Night God suddenly became grim, "Please tell me."

"Creating idols."

Zhou Yi spoke concisely, "During the Era of Gods, Old Humans would turn a part of the New Humans into idols, usually attractive young men and women, and then package them for singing, dancing, acting, and the like."

"People are visual creatures, lust is natural, and it's always pleasing to encounter good-looking young men and women. Then find things that everyone enjoys and by doing these things, you can get everyone's attention and affection by association…"

The Night God slightly frowned, "You mean... I also package some people like this?"

"Just an immature idea of mine, for reference only."

The Night God touched her lower lip with her finger, "What everyone likes most is obtaining wealth, power, and satisfying desires."

"The Church itself doesn't have much money to distribute to many people."

"Desires... opening a brothel wouldn't be very good either."

Her eyes suddenly lit up, "I got it, I know now."

"Sell the Church's Divine Sacrifice Vouchers."

"Do you know about Divine Sacrifice Vouchers?"

Zhou Yi shook his head. It was his first time hearing this name.

"The Church issues these to ecclesiastical friends who have been of great help. They can use that, and even without joining the Church, they can get one instance of my guidance and conversation. However, these are rarely issued, because I'm already too busy dealing with the believers alone and have no time for these matters."

The Night God spoke excitedly, "But now I've thought of a way."

"Just as you said, I'll recruit some handsome young men and women, turn them into Divine Sons and Goddesses, and then have them go out to gather donations and recruit members. If the donors reach a certain amount, they can exchange for a Divine Sacrifice Voucher."

"With a Divine Sacrifice Voucher, they can have an audience with me."

"Besides solving puzzles, I can also satisfy their pursuit of wealth, power, and desire once. Of course, not for real, but by slightly influencing their Consciousness, allowing them to achieve the actions they desire in illusions, whether it's becoming heroes and kings, as wealthy as a nation, surrounded by wives and concubines, or even fighting against the world... For me, this is very easy."

Zhou Yi was astonished, "Doing this, won't it make users addicted?"

This reminded him of the Data Dopamine in the Star Axis.

"This is like simulating life. As much comfort and excitement there is, there will be as much misery and emptiness. As for the addiction, that is their own concern."

The Night God smiled, fluttering her fan, "This is a great idea! Zhou Yi, you're a genius. This idea is worth a fortune! Our Church is saved!"

"I'm off, bye."

After saying that, she completely disappeared.

Hot Pot was still emitting steam.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but turn to Yuan Xiao, "This idea of mine, could it cause any trouble?"

"Please don't worry."

The Angel of Death said, "Desires exist on their own, they don't disappear just because they're not discussed or fulfilled."

"In my view, if the Night God Church can release some people's desires and grievances in this harmless way, it's also a good thing."

"Humanity is still a fragile life, allowing them to experience more pleasure is beneficial for the continuity and stability of the entire group."

Zhou Yi nodded.

That made sense.

Everyone needs a little sugar in their bitter life.

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