Chapter 1481 I Want to Become a God
With the Great Night Empire established, Yang Haoran naturally became its Emperor. Consequently, the way people addressed him changed from the familiar "Boss" or "Master" to the current "Emperor".
Yang Haoran was the Great Night Empire's first Emperor, though he was merely a self-proclaimed one, and whether there would be a next Emperor was something no one could know.
After the founding ceremony concluded successfully, Yang Haoran, as Emperor, granted the entire Great Night Empire a ten-day long holiday and distributed generous welfare benefits to all its people. Founding a nation was a cause for nationwide celebration, and he wanted everyone to not only rejoice but also to remember this significant day.
Although the entire nation was on holiday, Yang Haoran dared not take a break himself. Establishing the nation and proclaiming himself Emperor was merely a part of his grand plan; once this matter was successfully concluded, the next phase of his scheme awaited implementation. He couldn't simply eat and drink as common folk did.
Today, in the main conference hall of the Night God Palace, Yang Haoran's trusted confidants gathered. Though it was currently still holiday season, in order to ensure the smooth progression of his next plan, he had no choice but to suspend their vacations and summon them for a meeting.
Why only the confidants, and not all high-ranking officials of the Great Night Empire? This was because, for ease of management and to ensure the Great Night Empire's smooth operation, many departments had been added, naturally increasing the number of high-level personnel. While they belonged to the circle of high-ranking officials, they were not all Yang Haoran's trusted confidants. For matters of great importance, Yang Haoran would naturally not consult all high-ranking officials from the outset; he would undoubtedly seek out his most trusted subordinates.
"Heh heh, gathering you all so suddenly today and disturbing your holidays, I truly apologize."
Yang Haoran's gaze swept over his trusted confidants, a faint smile on his face as he expressed his apologies. However, this apology didn't appear sincere; instead, it seemed more like friends teasing each other.
As soon as Yang Haoran's words fell, Bai Xue interjected with a charming, almost seductive, expression. Although her tone was somewhat sarcastic, those familiar with her knew she was simply joking with Yang Haoran.
In a truly formal setting, Bai Xue naturally wouldn't speak to Yang Haoran in such a manner, nor would she retort as soon as his words left his lips. However, the current occasion was different; these were all Yang Haoran's trusted confidants, so she felt unconstrained, reverting to her true nature and letting loose.
Not only did Yang Haoran not get angry at Bai Xue's retort, but an awkward smile appeared on his face instead. He knew Bai Xue's words weren't false; individuals like her, who held important positions in the Great Night Empire, indeed didn't get much rest. Even if the entire nation was on holiday, work matters would prevent them from truly relaxing.
"Heh heh, I know. I was just speaking formalities, don't take it seriously."
Yang Haoran responded with a somewhat awkward laugh. Upon hearing Yang Haoran's words and seeing the embarrassed expression on his face, all the other confidants, except for those who naturally weren't prone to smiling, showed varying degrees of amusement. The atmosphere in the hall also lightened considerably due to their exchange.
"Heh heh heh, how direct. Emperor, just give your instructions, the Flock of Demons Society still has many matters waiting for me to handle. I wouldn't dare delay here for too long, otherwise, if important tasks fall behind schedule, don't blame me then, Emperor."
Bai Xue urged him with a smile. Although she made her words sound serious, anyone could tell this wasn't her true feeling. Even if time were truly delayed, she would undoubtedly do her utmost to complete her duties; there was no question about that.
Yang Haoran understood Bai Xue's personality and knew she was joking with him, so he naturally wasn't angered by it. However, Bai Xue's urgency was real, and he understood why she would press him. It wasn't just Bai Xue who was busy; every person present was extremely busy. Thus, he decided not to beat around the bush and cut straight to the point.
"Heh heh, gathering everyone here in such a hurry today, on the one hand, I want to announce something to you all, and on the other, I want to discuss something with you."
The meaning of Yang Haoran's words was, of course, clear to everyone present. What he meant by "announce" and "discuss" was readily understood by them all.
Curiosity swelled in everyone's hearts, but no one spoke, not even Bai Xue, for they knew Yang Haoran would soon give them the answer.
Indeed, that was the case. Yang Haoran merely paused for a moment before continuing.
"What I want to announce to you all is actually very simple: I want to become a god. To become a divine being like the Underworld Division's Death God and the Talisman Order's Talisman Ancestor. Only then can we survive the Underworld Division's assaults and truly be qualified to clash head-on with them. Otherwise, our situation will remain passive, and it wouldn't be surprising if the Underworld Division annihilated us one day."
Yang Haoran's words were shocking, causing everyone present to stiffen. Their strong reaction wasn't entirely due to Yang Haoran's desire to become a god, but rather because of his choice of words.
Among these trusted confidants, while not everyone had guessed Yang Haoran's ambition to become a god, some of the more meticulous individuals had long since surmised it. After all, they had been following Yang Haoran for quite some time and could naturally discern his intentions from various subtle details. However, since Yang Haoran had not personally announced it, they naturally dared not speak or spread rumors.
Precisely because they had already guessed Yang Haoran's intention to become a god, his public announcement now didn't surprise them. The true reason for their stiff expressions was Yang Haoran's statement that what he was about to announce was "actually very simple."
While they hadn't personally experienced the difficulty of becoming a god, they had witnessed the tip of the iceberg. Back then, when the Spiritualist False God tried to become a god, they couldn't know the full extent of his sacrifices, but it was clear without thinking that immense hardships were endured. Yet, in the end, the Spiritualist False God failed to ascend, slain by the Death God on the Apotheosis Platform. As outsiders, they had only seen fragments, but even those fragments were enough to reveal how incredibly difficult it was to become a god. How could they not be surprised when Yang Haoran actually claimed that what he was announcing was "actually very simple"?
Their stunned silence lasted only a fleeting moment before they reacted, realizing that Yang Haoran was merely using this humorous and witty approach to declare his desire to become a god, not genuinely believing that achieving godhood was simple. After all, they trusted that Yang Haoran understood the complexity of becoming a god better than they did.
Furthermore, Yang Haoran's "simple" might not have referred to the ease of achieving godhood, but perhaps simply meant that the announcement itself was straightforward, requiring no elaborate explanation.
Among the confidants present, while some had long since guessed Yang Haoran's intention to become a god, there were naturally others who had never perceived such an ambition. These individuals reacted most intensely; both Yang Haoran's phrasing and the matter itself left them utterly shocked.
Some quickly recovered, while others remained stunned by Yang Haoran's words. Yang Haoran observed all their reactions, his expression unchanging, and then continued to speak.
"To become a god, one must possess their own God Statue and collect enough Faith Power; otherwise, they won't even qualify to step onto the Apotheosis Platform. What I want to discuss with you all is what my God Statue should look like to be appropriate."
A God Statue is an indispensable medium for collecting Faith Power. However, the appearance of a God Statue is not uniformly fixed; it can be crafted according to one's preferences. Once a God Statue has collected Faith Power to a certain extent, its Dharma Body can manifest, possessing immense power. Not only can the aspiring god themselves use it, but believers can also summon it through specific methods, though the power of the Dharma Body summoned by the latter is far inferior to that summoned by the former.
The appearance of the Dharma Body will be identical to that of the God Statue. Whatever the God Statue looks like, the summoned Dharma Body will look the same. The only difference lies in their vast disparity in size; no matter how large the constructed God Statue, it will certainly not be as colossal as the summoned Dharma Body.
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