Li Yan glanced briefly, then bowed his head respectfully to offer incense.
To this day, he had mastered the pattern.
Small temples and minor gods, seeing him enter holding the Hook Paper, often appeared of their own accord, either to assign tasks or to request help.
As for popular mortal gods like Emperor Guan, they basically ignored him; a respectful offering of incense was sufficient.
And for Heavenly Gods like the Tathagata, the Jade Emperor, and Emperor Zhenwu, they often formed Incense Fire Gods within the Divine Halls. These were not avatars; visible through the art of "communication with God," but it was best not to disturb them.
Majestic and immense, the Purple Cloud Palace saw all respectfully offering incense before being dispersed around, separated by a few meters and divided by columns.
This was the power of the Mystical Realm.
Even when they cultivated, building spiritual layers, the spread of their power was suppressed, not affecting others.