World Promotion.
It was something even Li Shimin hadn't expected.
And the people of the world? They could hardly believe it.
They were once just ordinary folk who sought nothing more than peace—no wars, no famine, just three full meals a day.
When the Eternal God Cult first spread, many joined with simple hopes.
It wasn't about martial arts or power.
It was just the mindset of everyday people.
Humble. Honest. Realistic.
But then came the National Sacrifice.
And the world was upgraded.
At that moment, belief in the Eternal God didn't just deepen—it became absolute.
Even the last remaining rebels, those still holding out with sword in hand, finally bowed.
They were crushed beneath the boundless might of Liu Che.
Li Shimin wasn't just clever—he was shrewd.
After receiving the divine reward, he immediately issued an imperial decree:
Shrines were to be built in every region.
Cultivation-capable citizens were to be gathered and trained.
The new world must be organized.
Because now… it was no longer just a world.
It was an immortal realm.
The changes came quickly.
The first to evolve were the beasts.
Ordinary animals transformed into spiritual monsters.
They could now cultivate, evolve, and grow in power.
These spirits didn't attack people arbitrarily. But if their territory was invaded—they fought back.
Survival now depended on wisdom and restraint.
The more patient you were, the more resources you could gather.
More resources meant more growth.
This was Liu Che's design.
After all, two trial towers weren't enough to train the entire population.
The spiritual beasts became a form of natural test.
Those who chose not to cultivate could still live peaceful, normal lives.
But those who sought power and influence?
They had to pass trials.
They had to work for it.
Even the spirits—if they wanted to take human form—had to undergo tribulations and assessments.
[Myriad Worlds Chat Group]
Since the Eternal God wiped out Heaven itself, the group had been a bit quieter.
But today?
After Li Shimin uploaded the video of the world promotion, the group exploded.
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"What's happening?! Li Shimin actually got promoted to a FOUR-STAR Divine Envoy?! And his whole world got upgraded?! Unreal…"
Young Master Murong:
"⊙﹏⊙) I'm so jealous. Don't even ask why…"
There was a vast gap between three-star and four-star envoys.
And an entire world upgrade?
That was on another level.
Pirate King of the Caribbean:
"I feel like I haven't tried hard enough… Also, why haven't any of our world's goddesses descended yet?
Just one appearance and we could dominate the seas, sweep the land, and dive into our God's embrace… sounds amazing!"
Tanjiro:
"Watch your mouth. You've got one goddess. We've got seven!"
The Ghost Slayer World had:
The four Kamado sisters
And the three Butterfly sisters
Seven goddesses in total.
Yet somehow, Li Shimin's world had overtaken theirs.
Even calm, good-natured Tanjiro couldn't stand it anymore.
Junior Brother of Dazhu Peak:
"It's not like we don't have goddesses in our world… But man, seeing them ascend to the God Realm makes my blood boil with excitement!"
Every world was different.
But the envy was universal.
Still, God had said it before:
"Your world's innate power is above the clouds. You have potential even beyond immortals."
So why worry?
Time to prepare for the festival.
Time to plan the sacrifice.
Ninja Scientist:
"My eyes are full of lemons. But… I've got a Daughter of Destiny lined up. This time I'll succeed!"
The world promotion was more than just glory—it was validation.
For Peace:
"Our world also has a goddess—a mermaid princess. But she hasn't descended yet.
@Li Er. Isn't that goddess your sister? What does she need to descend into our world?"
Li Er:
"Yeah. She told me she can descend once she reaches seven-star strength. But when she comes down, she has to compress her power. She'll only retain 10% of her strength."
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"…She leveled an entire world with just 10% of her power???"
No wonder they're cautious. If she came at full strength, she might destroy the realm.
The awe for the Eternal God only deepened.
How powerful is the Eternal God, truly?
He grabs worlds with his bare hands.
He plucks Qi Luck Golden Dragons from ley lines like weeds.
This kind of divine power was unimaginable.
Lao Gao (Sadly Reminds):
"So jealous. Brother Li's basically the Immortal Emperor now. Ruler of an immortal realm. All his citizens are cultivating immortals."
Li Er:
"Sigh… don't flatter me. I made a big mistake early on. It held me back for a while. Otherwise, I would've unified the world by now."
Young Master Murong:
"What kind of mistake? Please share, so we don't repeat it!"
For Peace:
"+1!"
Li Er:
"The Eternal Meditation is a fundamental law given by God. It makes people incredibly strong, letting them break through mortal limits.
But there's a downside—their appetite skyrockets. Mortals can't keep up with the food demand.
If you reach the Bigu Realm, it's fine… but before that, it's a nightmare to feed an army of cultivators."
The stronger they became, the more food they needed. It became unsustainable.
Without proper planning, even the greatest world could starve under the weight of its own strength.
If one didn't break through, the amount of food required would become an astronomical burden.
Li Shimin's soldiers were practically eating the entire world dry.
Young Master Murong:
"Ah, so that's why. I was wondering why there were constant food shortages in my territory—it turns out it's because of that."
Murong Fu suddenly realized.
He had assumed it was due to corruption.
It wasn't until he personally investigated that he discovered the real problem: his soldiers' appetites had skyrocketed after cultivating Eternal Meditation.
So that's how it is…
Clearly, Eternal Meditation couldn't be practiced by the entire population indiscriminately.
It needed to be used strategically.
If each territory had just one person cultivating it…
And if Murong Fu could unify the world…
Then his world too could be promoted to the Immortal Realm.
He looked up at the blue sky, eyes full of ambition.
"Send a message to the Song Dynasty Emperor. If he doesn't surrender within three days, the Eternal Faith will wipe them out.
The Tang World has already become an Immortal Realm.
We can't afford to fall behind!"
"Yes, Master."
The flicker of excitement in Tianshan Tonglao's aged eyes was unmistakable.
She nodded, her grin cold and fierce.
Since following this master, her strength had soared.
She was now a land immortal, and could already use basic divine techniques.
When she heard their world could ascend as well, she was overjoyed.
Just days ago, she'd even captured her former senior, Wuyazi.
And when she heard about his miserable experience, she nearly laughed herself to death.
"Who told him to dote on that useless junior girl?
Serves him right."
[Myriad Worlds Chat Group]
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"Actually, higher worlds don't have to worry about food shortages. They've got immortal fruits, right… Baldy?"
Pudu All Beings (Fahai):
"Correct. In our world, we already have a cultivation system in place, and with spiritual energy circulating, breakthroughs happen quickly.
Even if the entire population practiced Eternal Meditation, it wouldn't be an issue."
That was the power of world structure.
Chu Dashan:
"Ahem… sorry to brag, but my world is already full of exotic fruits and rare spiritual herbs. 😎"
For Peace:
"Middle finger.jpg. Despise.jpg.
Our world isn't that crazy…
But at least we don't have a food crisis!"
Junior Brother of Dazhu Peak:
"Seems like my world's doing okay too. Ohohoho~"
Ninja Scientist:
"Cough… we've got bingliang pills in our world.
They're perfect for suppressing hunger."
Lao Gao (Sadly Reminds):
"So… I was the clown all along."
Tanjiro:
"Same. I feel pretty depressed now."
Uncle Jiu (Demon Slayer):
"Not sure how my world's doing yet.
There's war breaking out…
Probably not a higher world."
In his world, everything was in turmoil.
He'd only ever heard of immortal delicacies, never seen them—much less tasted them.
To be blunt… we don't have them.
Li Er:
"Actually, you guys don't need to stress too much.
Even in a lower world, with just ten thousand people, you can start pushing toward world conquest.
Use some to spread the faith, and some to conquer territory.
That's more than enough!"
Young Master Murong:
"Makes sense.
I'm already preparing an ultimatum for the Song Dynasty. If they refuse, their emperor dies."
Spirit of the Demon Sword:
"Same here.
I've already seized control of the King of Miaojiang, and now the entire region is under my control.
My sister Hongkui is still growing her influence."
Pudu All Beings (Fahai):
"@UncleJiu
I recommend forming a formidable army, sweep the world, and secure true peace.
That's how you fulfill your duty to the Eternal God."
For Peace:
"Exactly.
A man born beneath the heavens should leave his mark on the world."
Uncle Jiu:
"Thank you all for the guidance.
I understand now.
I've already subdued twelve ghosts and am constructing altars and temples as we speak."
The news of the world promotion had ignited the chat group.
The fact that even a low-level world could ascend into an Immortal Realm had fired up everyone's ambitions.
Every member now had their own plans—but they all shared the same excitement.
Especially Uncle Jiu.
He had once felt guilty, hesitant to act.
But after watching Li Shimin lead his world into the divine realm, that guilt disappeared.
If I could lead my world to ascension, would my ancestors really blame me?
They'd probably thank me!
Another thing that stirred excitement was the appearance of goddesses and divine envoys.
Ordinary pure-hearted women could transform into goddesses after offering themselves to the Eternal God.
But the Daughters of Destiny?
They were even more powerful.
Take Shi Feixuan and Li Xiuning, for example.
They were clearly Daughters of Destiny.
Otherwise, how could they have reached such terrifying cultivation speeds?
Right now, the goal for Murong Fu and the others was simple:
Help their own world's goddesses train quickly, then assist them in unifying the world.
Meanwhile… in the Naruto World
Orochimaru had returned to Konoha Village.
By his side was Sasuke Uchiha.
Standing at the edge of the village, Orochimaru looked around, filled with nostalgia.
At last… back to where it all began.
Even if the villagers still stared with fear and suspicion, it didn't matter.
The memories outweighed the judgment.
Sasuke stood quietly, gazing at the village streets he once knew.
"This is… home," he murmured.
"I want to be alone for a while."
Without another word, he vanished, leaping onto a rooftop and disappearing into the shadows.