That conclusion by Tao Qian was merely the fate that the Search God Realm would eventually encounter.

In fact, all the worlds he referenced upon arrival from the "Record of the Remnant Realms of All Heavens" would face this outcome.

"Similar to humans, worlds that rapidly head towards fragmentation and collapse are often those inherently flawed in nature or subjected to major calamities."

"Search God Realm is a rare Great Realm, capable of shattering this realm must conceal significant secrets."

"But for now, it is unrelated to me, I am here to seize spiritual materials to go back and build a house."

Tao Buddha's son lay in the embrace of a beauty, jesting at the grand plans of the Secret Demon Sect.

All Heavens Secret Demon Nest!

A big name indeed, but to say it's for building a house isn't wrong either.

Because he is currently in a dormant period, he needs to utilize his body form to play tricks, which also aids the growth of the Little Divination Worm.

This worm is extremely mysterious with great capabilities.

Once its insect silk had permeated the Earth Evil Ridge, everything that had happened or was about to happen inside this territory appeared in Tao Qian's mind.

Without this ability, this group would not have been able to "coincidentally" avoid all the disasters.

However, the "Divination Worm" enjoys spying on secrets and feeds on the infinite changes of the world; to grow rapidly, it naturally should go to places bustling with people.

Currently, a clichéd yet lively drama of a nation's restoration is about to unfold!

With pawns presented to him, how could he not seize the opportunity to make a wager, worthy of the name of Buddha's son?

As for the empress, imperial concubines, sisters, female generals, etc., they are merely coincidences.

…

As Tao Buddha's son muttered leisurely, the group, under the protection of two immortal children, had left the perilous Earth Evil Ridge.

It was just at dawn, the first ray of illuminating warm sunlight awakened those who seemed as if they were dreaming.

Turning heads to see, the two Peach Blossom Immortal Children smiled and bid farewell to the group, their figures like bubbles dispersing.

This scene was even more dreamlike.

Especially the sisters Jiang Caiping and Jiang Caiyun, originally deep palace imperial concubines, abruptly entered a chaotic world, dragging families along, yet they were all but mortals with no support, and now, overnight, they had a fortunate encounter to become Peach Blossom Goddesses, naturally taking the [Peach Blossom God] as their sole reliance.

The Jade Pillow Divine Statue, where Tao Qian resided, never left the warm embrace.

Seeing this, Lady Bei, the female general, remarked:

"Your Highnesses!"

"Of the nine commanderies in Liang Country, most have fallen into the hands of that evil traitor Grandmaster, leaving only Pei and Wu Two Commanderies still guarded by the [Demon Cleansing General], precisely using Earth Evil Ridge as a boundary; we have now entered the territory of Wu Commandery, ahead is Anping County, within which stands a [Temple of Marshal Ren Sheng], which is the God Demon that the Demon Cleansing General first followed."

"We need only enter the temple to borrow the divine power of Marshal Ren Sheng and connect with the general."

"Your Highnesses and the two princes will be safe from harm, and the hope for reviving the nation by defeating traitors is possible."

"Lady Bei could also avenge her father."

Her words fully awakened the four.

Nodding to each other, they proceeded toward the distant Anping County.

At this point, Tao Qian ought to take action, for his plan is to become the sole reliance of this family, control this so-called Liang Country, and accelerate the growth of the Little Divination Worm, but letting that so-called Demon Cleansing General intervene may ruin things.

However, through the memories of several people, knowing the previous situation in Liang Country, and understanding the deeds of that Demon Cleansing General, he suddenly didn't feel rushed.

"The Emperor is a waste, naturally breeding power-hungry ministers and fragmented feudal lords."

"Liang Country is the most typical."

"Grandmaster Jia Qiuchi encountered fortune in his youth, acquiring a scroll of the 'Heavenly Talisman Treasure Scroll,' containing a complete ritual, summoning a God Demon known as [Emperor Heavenly Talisman], reputed to be a powerful Outer Realm Acquired God Demon. Thus, Jia Qiuchi obtained mystical methods of governance and was granted gods' powers to heal plagues and dispel toxins."

"Not only was he appointed Grandmaster, but his subordinates were strong, and his prestige grew."

"And the only one in the court able to oppose him was Demon Cleansing General Zhao Liujia, originally a farmer, lived a mediocre life until at thirty he first entered the city, by coincidence worshiped at the Temple of Marshal Ren Sheng, thereby receiving teachings, transforming into the Ren Sheng Spirit Official."

"After that, he went from strength to strength, constantly achieving military merits, not seeking great rewards, but merely wishing for the royal family to gift him the ritual secret book of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Generals… before Jia Qiuchi's rebellion, Zhao Liujia had gathered thirty-four Heavenly Gang Generals, needing only the heritage of the Turtle and Snake Generals."

"Two major ministers at court, one civil, one military, yet they haven't fought with all they've got, but have been peaceful for years, leaving each other's affairs alone."

"Haha, who'd believe they don't have a tacit understanding?"

"This family hopes for Zhao Liujia to restore their nation, akin to negotiating with a tiger for its skin."

"All the better, without danger there is no room for me to maneuver."

With these thoughts in mind, Tao Qian's confidence was indeed justified.

He already preliminarily understood the framework within the [Search God Realm], the cultivation system, which is indeed a Great Realm; even if he restores all his Cultivation Power and retrieves his personal treasure bag, he still cannot dominate and reign supreme.

However, within the boundaries of Liang Country, there is presently not much pressure.

Neither that Grandmaster Jia Qiuchi nor Demon Cleansing General Zhao Liujia have significantly powerful God Demon backing them, no matter how favored they might be or how many benefits from the God Demon they might get… If measured against the Longevity Realm, they might be like one still at the Clean Body, Soul Cleansing thresholds of Ultimate Happiness Realm.

Absorb Lifespan?

Learning from the Founding Emperor of Liang Country, that so-called Heavenly Gang Spirit Officer Li Feilian, it's clear that God Demon Spirit Cultivation in this realm rarely possesses long-lasting lifespans, the reason being quite simple and brute; the God Demons entering the realm likely treat the human clan within Search God Realm as single-use consumables to exploit.

Providing tools, providing means, yet not willing to provide lifespans.

If dead, they just replace them with another.

"It's normal, because God Demons are not human, compassion is not present."

"The Human Clan in the Longevity Realm is already considered pitiable, yet compared to this realm's Human Clan, they're considered to have better fortune."

"These sacrifices, not even capable of summoning the thoughts of Gods and Demons, it's no wonder the number of humans capable of becoming [God Demon Spirit Cultivation] is so few."

Tao Qian was prompted to make these exclamations by the sights he saw along the way.

A group of people was heading to Anping County, passing through several wild villages and towns along the way.

During this journey, many scenes commonly found across diverse nations within the Search God Realm became visible.

And it is precisely these sights that amazed Tao Qian at this moment.

Sacrifices!

God Demon Temples!

In just a few dozen miles, Tao Qian already witnessed numerous sacrificial scenes along the mountain paths and within villages and towns.

There were both magnificent palaces and unbearably crude small temples... Men and women, young and old, even children as young as a few years old, all knew a few sacrificial languages and the procedures of one or two rituals.

Though most went unanswered and weren't effective,

still a considerable number of humans, after paying a sufficient price, gained benefits.

Tao Qian hid in the deity statue, observing one by one, astonished by what he saw.

By the roadside, there were mountain people setting up incense tables and candlesticks, burning paper treasures and firecrackers, reciting the [Blessed Land Zhengshen Sutra] to sacrifice to the Outer Realm Acquired God Demon [Land God], praying for favorable weather, abundant harvests, and family peace and tranquility... Some people succeeded in summoning a small drizzle, others gained nothing.

Or there were village women privately setting up small wooden temples, laying out silks and tender bamboo leaves, and reciting a few lines of the [Silkworm Girl's Ode] to sacrifice to the Outer Realm Acquired God Demon [Hayagriva Lady], praying for disaster-free sericulture, smooth weaving, and high-quality fabric production, most of which were fulfilled.

There were also quirky and diverse deities such as the Toilet God Zi Gu, the Child God Xiang Tuo, the Poverty God, the Thief God, and so forth.

However, these were considered the not-so-harsh Good Gods.

The truly ruthless ones were those clearly of Evil Gods or Malevolent Gods.

For instance, on the journey, a small village of about a dozen people worships an Outer Realm God Demon named [West Mountain God], claiming a book titled [West Mountain Scripture] fell from the sky, recording detailed rituals, followed by sacrificing beautiful maidens to earn numerous benefits.

With no maidens in the village, the villagers went elsewhere to plunder.

Passing by a small town, this time the entire town worships a God Demon named [Jade Lady], claiming a book titled [Jade Lady Chapter] floated up from the town's well one day, with just a simple ritual inside, claiming to sacrifice handsome young men, and the Goddess could shield from disasters and external invasion, ensuring the town's peace.

...

These scenes and the mystical and bizarre names of the Gods and Demons left Tao Qian utterly surprised, exclaiming again:

"Good heavens!"

"How many Outer Realm Gods and Demons, or evil spirits disguising as Gods and Demons, come to this Search God Realm for a quick gain?"

"Emperor Heavenly Talisman, Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Divine Generals, these two indeed have a reputation within the Great Abyss. But the Toilet God, Poverty God, Thief God, West Mountain God, Jade Lady... where did these Gods and Demons emerge from? Judging by their names, they scarcely surpass the three elders of Gambling, Chi Du, and Evil Lust that I summoned with a Blood Sacrifice in Jusheng Village."

"I suppose they all smelled the opportunity here and came for the spoils?"

"So shameless, truly pitiful."

Finished with indignation, Tao Buddha's son seemed to realize he was also scolding himself.

The Outer Realm Demons and evil spirits only came to this realm to skim a little, satisfying their appetites before leaving.

But their Secret Demon Sect was a hundredfold, a thousandfold harsher.

They treated the Search God Realm as a trial ground, a place to gather spiritual materials, deploying a bunch of "Secret Demon Children" into the realm with the aim of directly wrecking the Search God Realm, to use in refining the All Heavens Secret Demon Nest.

However, upon further reflection, it's no wonder.

Nowadays, the Great Abyss Origin Sea is likely well aware that the Search God Realm, such a great world, is akin to a ship about to break apart, loaded with treasures. Who wouldn't come to rob it?

Tao Buddha's son thought ahead and didn't let these distractions affect himself.

In a hundred years, this realm is vast and boundless. Who could predict what might happen?

For instance, the change of events after the group entered Anping County, which Tao Qian hadn't expected.

"Quick, the two ladies and His Highness, we should head to West City, where there's a [Miao Wei Ren Sheng Marshal Temple]."

"That temple over there..."

Shi Beiniang had just dragged along Jiang Sisters and their two children, stepping into the west of Anping County, her eyes already reflecting a solemn and grand temple.

Looking at the plaque, it was the so-called Miao Wei Ren Sheng Marshal.

The group had just shown excitement on their faces when suddenly loud "boom" noises echoed, and dust rose everywhere. When it settled, that majestic temple had vanished.

Had the Marshal Temple collapsed?

No, it was more than that.

As soon as the Ren Sheng Marshal Temple was destroyed, human-like demon shadows emerged from within, led by someone in dazzling red clothes, who announced loudly:

"By order of the Demon Cleansing General, starting today, all temples of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Gods within Pei and Wu 2 Commanderies are to be demolished."

"All thirty-six, not a single palace or temple is to be missed."

"The General has resigned from his position as Heavenly Gang Spirit Officer and turned to the Outer Realm God Demon [Red Rope God]."

"In place of the original temple sites, a Red Rope Divine Palace is to be built."

"Starting today, everyone must worship the God Monarch day and night, without a pause in incense burning."

"Those who defy, shall die."

Even Tao Buddha's son and his group were once again shocked.