"The controller of fate and timing, the ruler from birth to death, the monarch of the negative and positive sides of the world, the invincible god of combat skills and war, the master of games and the Internet, the defender of equality and justice, as well as youth and vitality
And the giver of beauty—"
This is a conference room in an office building in North Atlanta. A man in a yellow trench coat is looking at the newspaper in his hand and sighing with emotion.
"It's only been less than a day, and he has already become a god!"
If anyone familiar with senior FBI officials is here at this time, they will recognize this person as the current FBI Senior Executive Deputy Director, Director of the Third Special Affairs Management Division, and Level 9 Agent Wallace Carroll.
And this assistant, the eighth-level agent Tancred, also had a complicated look on his face and quickly flipped through the newspapers in his hand.
"In other words, he can't actually win the fifth gold belt, right?"
There is nothing interesting to read anymore. At this time, almost all newspapers and periodicals in America have the same headline and the same news. And all the subpages of these newspapers and periodicals are also related to this. For example, "Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Wildenstein Both Wear"
"Anointed God", "This is the Master of Destiny, the King of War and the God of Equality!", "The Sect of Light and the New God Zhuan are suspected of violent conflict", "Andre, the founder of the Rising Sun Group and the four-time winner of the War King's Golden Belt
·Lee Wildenstein becomes the God of War!", "Shocked! The new Pluto comes to America!", "Pittsburgh is in ruins due to the God War", "Who should bear the losses of the people in Pittsburgh's God War?", "
The Church of Destiny was established today. As of 10 o'clock today, it has obtained legal missionary rights in 122 countries around the world. Titles such as "" are flooding every page. All news about entertainment and politics are not important today.
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"Carol, do you think our mission is still necessary?"
Tancred finally threw the purchased newspapers into the trash can: "A very reliable guy told me that His Highness forced the Glorious Holy See and the Lord to retreat head-on. This is simply unbelievable. This guy is very serious.
He wouldn't lie if he told me so."
It must be mentioned that when this eighth-level agent spoke of Li Mochen, his words contained a level of respect that he had never seen before.
A god is of course respectable, but to a man who has reached the fifth level of legend and has transcended the mortal level, he is just a guy slightly stronger than him, and their essences are actually the same.
But if this god suddenly entered the stage of a powerful god after becoming a god, and could confront the most powerful god in the world head-on, Tancred would have to be in awe.
It turns out that the person they have been following and monitoring is such a terrifying existence——
"There's something new!"
Another eighth-level agent, Berol, walked in hurriedly and turned on the TV. On the screen, there happened to be a news reporter in his thirties holding a microphone and speaking excitedly.
"——Everyone in front of the TV! Everyone in front of the TV! Here is the latest news from the Michelle Group press conference. Just three minutes ago, the spokesperson of Her Highness Angela, the goddess of dreams and the ruler of the underworld, officially
It has been announced that Her Majesty the Goddess will donate 50% of her assets, including 32 billion gold shields in cash, and 175 billion gold shields in fixed assets and securities, as funds for the reconstruction of Pittsburgh!
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"Also present was the spokesperson of the Rising Sun Group, who also announced that His Highness Andre Lee Wildenstein, the 'Master of Destiny,' would also donate 120 billion gold shields in cash to Pittsburgh and would use the Rising Sun Group in the future.
The group's annual dividend income, totaling 160 billion gold shields, continues to be invested in the reconstruction of Pittsburgh——"
"Wow, this is 500 billion gold shields, which is more than enough to rebuild a Pittsburgh. It's such a big deal!"
Tancred, the eighth-level agent, sighed: "I guess the current president and his team of staff will breathe a sigh of relief."
"They are indeed celebrating each other."
Berol nodded slightly: "This is good for the image of the Wildensteins. I think public opinion in the future will change in favor of this divine couple. Look -"
As she spoke, she used the remote control to change the channel. It was the 'Abraham News Information Channel', which was playing a current affairs program.
In Tancred's understanding, this is a news station under the direct control of the Dante family. The latter has existed in the order of the Supreme family for four hundred years.
"So you think that forcing the Holy See of Light to retreat is unlikely to happen, right?"
"Of course! How could this happen? Anyone with common sense knows that this is ridiculous. This is a brand new god, and there is no way it can compete with the Lord of Glory."
"But as far as I know, he has many believers. According to the information we have now, in less than 27 hours since the founding of the Destiny Church, nearly 130 million people in America have gone to his church and registered as
The number of believers in the Destiny Church continues to grow, and some experts predict that it will reach 560 million in one month. This is a very exaggerated number, close to one-tenth of the population of America.
But this doesn’t include the Old Continent and overseas—”
"Yes! As far as I know, He is especially popular among women. I just heard several ladies praying to Him and singing His Highness Wildenstein's name in the dressing room (everyone laughed).
But Richard, you don’t understand the supernatural world, you don’t understand those gods. The power of gods is not determined by the number of believers.
Determined. What determines their combat prowess is their priesthood and divine power. For example, Jackson, the god of song and dance, who has a powerful divine personality, and Belinda Harris, the recently deified goddess of singing and charm, they all have
There are many believers. But are they strong? No, they are nothing in front of the mechanical master Anthony——"
At this time, the host of the show next to him, a middle-aged man in his thirties, raised his head: "Excuse me, everyone, I have received a new breaking news here, which is enough to shock the entire America Wildenstein.
The couple will jointly donate 500 billion gold shields to establish a fund for the reconstruction of the disaster area in Pittsburgh. And all accounts of this fund will be made public. They will be published on the Internet so that anyone can check it."
So the topic of this program suddenly changed——
"Wow, this is really a big deal! But am I right? His Highness Wildenstein will definitely not sit idly by and ignore the disaster in Pittsburgh. You must know that His Highness Wildenstein has only donated money in the past seven years.
It has already reached 100 billion. The only thing that surprises me is this amount, it is really huge."
"So, does this negate the crime they committed?"
An elderly white man crossed his arms and sneered disapprovingly: "Richard, don't forget that the God War in Pittsburgh happened precisely because the father of the Dream Goddess colluded with the Dragon Witch Cult——"
"No! Mr. Cajelen, in fact, there is currently no official organization that believes that Michele Medici is related to the Pittsburgh conspiracy. And according to some of the images that have been circulated, it is precisely because of Ms. Angela Wildenstein
Working together with her father, she defeated the Dragon Witch Ancestor and prevented this disaster that might have killed one-tenth of the population of the Great Lakes.
"But we all know that at least half of the buildings in the Pentagram that covers the entire Great Lakes region are the property of Michel Medici."
"This doesn't mean anything. They are all held by the 'Paradise Fund', which is a family fund established by Mr. Michel Medici, but he has not personally managed it for a long time. The FBI has confirmed that the 'Paradise Fund'
Several senior managers of the company are members of the Dragon Witch Cult. This can only be said to be negligence, and Mr. Michel Medici also paid his life for this omission, didn't he? In addition, it is precisely because of Ms. Angela
Their efforts allowed the vast majority of Pittsburgh citizens to evacuate before the war broke out."
"But there are still nearly 70,000 Pittsburgh citizens who died in this disaster! I must reveal here that nearly 30,000 of these 70,000 people did not buy personal safety insurance. It is worth noting that they did not want to buy it.
, but none of the major insurance companies provide it. A very shocking truth is that all insurance companies in America with a market value of more than 700 billion gold shields began to consciously refuse to accept Pittsburgh insurance policies five years ago."
"What do you mean? My God, I'm scared now, don't say it, okay? This is an amazing guess, and I feel extremely dangerous."
"No! I have to say it! I think the government and these insurance companies may have foreseen the disaster in Pittsburgh as early as five years ago. But they did not stop it, but chose to acquiesce-"
Realizing that the program had gone off topic again, Berol shrugged and turned off the TV.
"This is a very clever propaganda strategy, isn't it? It is said to be run by Ms. Nanette Drew herself, using more shocking so-called 'truths' to confuse the audience."
"I admire her very much! I think that divine couple should have overcome this crisis of public opinion."
"I feel sorry for us Americans, who are living lies every day and being manipulated and fooled by people like Nanette Drew."
"Okay! We know the truth, don't we? This divine couple did prevent a disaster of staggering proportions."
Wallace Carroll put down the phone behind the conference table: "In any case, this has nothing to do with us. The instructions have been conveyed from above to end the surveillance mission on Andre Lee Wildenstein immediately.
.We have to get to Puerto Rico in one day—"
Everyone present couldn't help but look at each other in confusion.
"I'm not surprised to accept the mission, but why do you want to go to Puerto Rico?"
Tancred asked curiously: "What happened over there? Can't the CIA handle it?"
The Autonomous State of Puerto Rico is a colony that the Commonwealth of America wrested from the former Kingdom of Spain. It now exists as an autonomous region in America without the right to vote.
However, Americans do not regard Puerto Rico as a territory.
The FBI, which mostly deals with domestic affairs, has rarely set foot in this autonomous state.
"It's a very troublesome thing."
Wallace Carroll frowned tightly: "Someone launched a blasphemous ritual over there and killed 700,000 people in a sacrifice."
Agent Berol was awestruck: "blasphemy? Which god is it?"
She knew that if such a large-scale sacrifice was made to blaspheme the gods, the object of the blasphemy must be something extraordinary.
"Who else could it be in Puerto Rico? Of course the Lord of Radiance!"
The voice spoken by the level nine agent immediately froze the atmosphere in the conference room.
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At the same time, the Rising Sun Media Building, which was built less than six years ago, is 260 meters high and has a total of 66 floors. Ms. Nanette Drew, who was just discussed by several agents, is sitting in her office.
, issuing various instructions like a queen.
"Kerry, I know you are poker friends with the vice president of US Airways, right? You can buy him a cup of coffee tonight. I need US Airways to end its advertising investment on Manhattan cable TV and Michigan news stations. If your
If my friend refuses, then they will not be able to complete the merger of Carolina Airlines. Of course, you can't say this directly, just give it a hint. We are all smart people, aren't we?"
"——Yes! Tell Rod Onassis directly that my boss is not satisfied with the live reports of Onassis's news organizations. I will give him an hour now to correct the direction of public opinion. No, that's the exact words
Tell me, there is no need to be tactful! Tell Rhodes that if he can’t control his people, then my BOSS will discipline him.”
"The Supreme Family? In front of Wildenstein, no family dares to call itself the Supreme Family, Thomas!"
"Yes, we need to continue to divert the public's attention! They can only care about BOSS's donations, BOSS's status, godhood, his authority, and the conflicts and grievances between BOSS and the Church of Light, rather than the truth about Pittsburgh.
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"This is America, not the Old World!"
"You are talking nonsense to me, right? Don't use your sophistry on me. If you can't do it, then I will let you experience the power of the All-American Cosmetics Association. Ha, you recorded it.
?I don't care, did I, Nanette Drew, specifically ask for something? No, it has nothing to do with that - well, it was an unpleasant conversation, good luck!"
Just after ending the call, Ms. Nannette Drew suddenly picked up the remote control on the table and pressed the pause button to freeze the picture on the TV opposite. She observed it carefully for a moment, and then made another call without hesitation.
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"Edith, I've seen the video you sent. It's not good enough. Do you know what I want? It's because after they prayed in St. Wildenstein's Cathedral, their whole temperament and appearance took on a new look.
Do you think it can only be done to this extent? Then I suggest you find another photographer. Tell him that you can think of a solution from the lighting aspect."
"Deceive the audience? How could this be deception? Praying in St. Wildenstein's Cathedral can indeed help lift people's spirits and improve the condition of their skin. You have already tried it there, haven't you? Doesn't it have any effect? We
Just a little polish – yes, I need that ASAP!”
At this moment, Nannette Drew suddenly felt something in her heart and looked sideways. Then she saw Li Mochen's tall and heroic figure walking out of a torn space crack.
"Didn't bother you, did I? Ms. Drew?"
"How come?"
Nanette Drew took a deep breath, stood up, touched her chest and saluted: "This is my honor, my God!"
She knew that Li Mochen's imperial doctrine advocated the equality of all living beings. This was reflected in the church's etiquette. Believers of the God of Destiny and Equality did not need to kneel down in front of gods and statues, but only needed to maintain respect and respect.
"I'm here for my promise."
Li Mochen asked with a smile: "Before that, I have to ask you again, are you willing to be my voter? Ms. Nanette Drew?"
"certainly!"
Nanette Drew answered without hesitation, even full of hope: "I have been looking forward to this day since the day you made your promise to me. I hereby swear that I will work hard for your career.
, dedicate everything I have. I will not disappoint you, my Lord!”
Nanette knew what 'chosen' meant, which meant that her life was completely tied to this god, and that she was the latter's assistant and spokesperson walking on the earth. But it also meant power, status and strength.
What's more, her god is far more generous than the Lord of Glory. In addition to possessing combat power comparable to that of a cardinal, Li Mochen also promised her a thousand years of life and youth.
"I firmly believe this!"
Li Mochen smiled, then put his finger on Nanette Drew's eyebrows, causing the latter's body to be covered in the radiance of divine power.
"In the next thousand years, you will be my most reliable pillar in the bright world. Please work hard, Ms. Drew. If your results satisfy me, I will not hesitate to make you a god!"
At this time, Nannette Drew's face had become younger at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes quickly disappeared. But the person who cared more about it was Li Mochen's last words, which made her body tremble slightly.
, there was a bit of fiery luster in his eyes.
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Among the people chosen by Li Mochen, in addition to Nanette Drew, there is also Alyssa Targaryen. The latter's talent is actually quite good, but due to too heavy workload, it may be difficult for her to be promoted to the status of god in the future.
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But if Li Mochen's power is given to her, Alyssa can now have the strength of a weaker god and a long life. In the future, she can also enter his divine kingdom or become Li Mochen's follower god, depending on the situation.
Apart from that, there is nothing else. Li Mochen doesn't have that much divine power to waste, and he also knows the truth of the situation of being outnumbered and not equal.
Among his current subordinates, only Nanette, Alyssa, Michael Wood, and Sampson Brutt have enough contributions and merits to qualify as voters without triggering their
The jealousy and injustice of those subordinates.
Considering that warriors such as Michael and confidants like Li Tailai can enter the demigod level with their own talents, they can also live for thousands of years under the protection of his 'god of vitality'. Therefore, they can...
The only ones he has received the gift of divine power from here are Nanette and Eliza.
However, Li Mochen still carried out a large-scale "reward based on merit" to his old subordinates. The main purpose was to grant longevity. Whether they were civilians or military personnel under his command, they all cared about life the most. There were very few people in this world.
I don't want to live longer.
The power that Li Mochen now possesses can easily extend their lives by three to fifty years, provided that these people believe in him, remain loyal, and have meritorious deeds.
After that, Li Mochen devoted himself entirely to the construction of his and Angela's 'church'.
Li Mochen did not neglect the church organization after Angela became a god. In fact, Angela's dream church started five years ago, and Alyssa had already taken the lead in preparing it.
However, his wife's public influence before becoming a god was very limited. Unlike Li Mochen, she was not only a popular NMOSA player, but also the controller of the Rising Sun Group, a super consortium that emerged in just ten years. In addition, she was in comics,
There is a huge fan base in the field of fitness and beauty. So Angela’s
The Church of the Goddess of Dreams and the Underworld is much smaller, with only 700 churches and 1.72 million believers in the entire America, and it is expected that it will be difficult to grow in the future.
And this is the result of Li Mochen personally arranging more than a dozen capable people and investing huge resources in management.
Therefore, the affairs of the Dream Church are actually very limited. They are nothing more than organizing missionaries, consolidating beliefs, handling supernatural events assigned by the government, etc.
Li Mochen considered that Angela's current control over the 'Underworld' was extremely weak, so he simply took over the teaching duties there as well, allowing his wife to devote more time to the two major powers of 'death' and 'soul'
Practice and heal her pain.
However, the Destiny Church made Li Mochen wish he could have one hundred more soul-splitting thoughts.
He far underestimated the people's pursuit of health, vitality, beauty and youth in the bright world.
Thirty-six hours after he was enshrined as a god, his believers were growing at a geometric rate. Even people who had not registered in his church would still praise his name on some special occasions and pray for him.
to obtain his divine favor.
The prayers and praises of these believers filled Li Mochen's soul all the time, bombarding him continuously, forcing him to greatly reduce the scope of listening to prayers.
In the past, one in a million believers were randomly selected, but now the setting is one in five million.
The magical system set by Li Mochen in advance must also be adjusted. This is because the force and belief derived from 'equality', 'youth', 'vitality' and 'beauty' are too huge, which gives Li Mochen enough capital.
, you can relax the ratio of granting certain divine spells and divine power.
For example, the mythical artifact 'Vibrant Sacred Plate' that he specially placed in St. Wildenstein's Cathedral in Atlanta - this artifact jointly designed by him and Anthony not only allows believers to experience complete prayers
After the ceremony, you will gain a slight increase in vitality, improve your health and mental state, and make your skin smoother and firmer. This is one of the ways Li Mochen shows his 'power' to his believers.
But now, Li Mochen judged that he could bear at least four more such artifacts.
Anthony has accepted his commission and is urgently making a new 'vital holy plate' for him. However, the placement of these four 'vital holy plates' needs to be done with caution. Not only must the comprehensive coverage of believers be considered,
Safety must also be ensured.
In the end, two of them were placed in Manhattan and Los Angeles in America, one was placed in Southern America, and the other was placed in Paris - this city that advocates freedom and is the current location of the Glorious Theology in the old world.
The city with the weakest power on the mainland, although the vast majority of people there believe in the Lord of Light, there are very few devout believers.
On the contrary, after Li Mochen became a god, there were 2.2 million more believers here overnight, many of whom were devout believers in him.
In addition, due to the increasing number of believers, the 270,000 clergy Alyssa prepared for him were far from enough on the ninth hour after Li Mochen became a god. The church had to recruit a large number of believers temporarily, using
To expand the size of the church.
Li Mochen is self-aware, and he knows that the vast majority of his followers are currently unstable. Many of them are not even superficial believers, and many are even just joining in the fun, with only three minutes of popularity. At this time, outsiders
It might only take one scandal and a little fanfare to significantly weaken his faith.
Li Mochen must now settle down for a period of time to let his majesty and 'divine name' be deeply rooted in people's hearts.
During this period, the church's pastoral team was the only force that could help him consolidate his faith and help him grab the hands of those believers.
Therefore, Li Mochen was not lazy this time, and did not hesitate to personally supervise all recruitment interviews in the church. Li Mochen believed that no matter how troublesome it was, he had to do his best to ensure the purity and reliability of the pastoral team.
Then came the selection of local bishops, Vatican cardinals and cardinals, which also made Li Mochen waste a lot of energy.
Especially the latter, the Cardinal Order is not only an organization to help Li Mochen handle academic affairs, but also a force group used to fight against the cardinals of the Light Church.
Li Mochen originally planned for twelve people, but now, this number can also be increased four times. Considering the current number of believers in Tianming Church, he also needs at least thirty bishops with red robes to maintain the church.
daily operations.
But how difficult is it to select a qualified cardinal? Not only does one need to have pure and devout faith, but he also needs to have strong business-handling abilities and at least a legendary level three cultivation level.
Therefore, even seventy days after Li Mochen became a god, there were still only seventeen members of the Cardinal Order of the Destiny Church. In the end, he still adhered to the principle of "better to be lacking than to be indiscriminate", and would rather devote more energy to personally deal with the religious affairs.
Don't want to select unqualified people.
And just when Li Mochen was fully devoted to the construction of the church and faith, and was troubled by the lack of talents in the church, a shocking news forced him to turn his attention to the secular world again.