Booming~~~
At that moment, Xia Chuan was suddenly enveloped by a wave of ethereal prayers. A chorus of voices rose around him, faint and persistent, like a thousand bees humming in unison. The voices buzzed, overlapping, as if not one but hundreds of millions of souls were calling out at once.
"Great God, please accept our prayers and sacrifices. Respond to us, your devoted believers, with your divine will..."
The prayers reverberated in his ears, filling the space with a strange, almost overwhelming energy. At the same time, golden lines—like threads of light—seemed to stretch across the infinite void, piercing through time and space to reach Xia Chuan. They sank into the depths of his consciousness, merging with every fiber of his being.
It felt as though he were submerged in a divine hot spring, the warmth spreading through his skin, muscles, and bones. He could feel his strength growing at an astonishing rate—his physical form rapidly strengthening before his very eyes.
"Who... is this? Who is speaking?" Xia Chuan's mind raced, confused by the sudden intrusion.
The Book of Wisdom's voice resonated within him, calm and wise. "Master, these are the prayers of your believers."
"Believers? Are they from that miniature world?" Xia Chuan blinked, puzzled.
"Yes," the Book of Wisdom confirmed. "The human souls from that world have come to worship you. Roughly speaking, there are now over 600 million who have pledged their faith to you."
"Six hundred million believers?" Xia Chuan was taken aback, disbelief flashing in his eyes. He had barely done anything in that world—just the destruction of a small country. How could it have led to such a vast following?
The Book of Wisdom's voice was solemn. "The faith of those who feared you has transformed into unwavering devotion. Among them, Li Xiao, a loyal believer, became the new king of the Tang Dynasty. Under his rule, the Kingdom of Chen fell into his hands, and he compelled its people to swear allegiance to you. Through his actions, the entire population of the Tang Dynasty, numbering over 600 million, now calls you their master."
Xia Chuan was stunned. He could not comprehend how such a thing had happened in such a short span of time. "But I've only been back in this world for a mere two hours! How could Li Xiao have conquered the kingdom so quickly?"
"Master, the flow of time in the two worlds differs greatly," the Book of Wisdom explained. "While one day has passed in the world you inhabit, a full year has passed in the miniature world. So though only two hours have passed here, in the miniature world, over a year has passed."
Xia Chuan's eyes widened in surprise. "A year has passed there? The time disparity between these worlds is vast... too vast!"
At that moment, he noticed the golden lines—these threads of light—dancing through the air, surrounding him like a delicate web. He could feel their power, like an unseen force intertwining with his soul.
"Is this the power of faith?" he asked, his voice filled with intrigue. "What is it used for?"
"Indeed," the Book of Wisdom replied. "The power of faith is a magical force, a divine energy capable of transcending the mortal realm. With it, you can rapidly ascend to the transcendent state—or even attain the status of a true god. Though your following is not yet vast, if the number of your believers continues to grow, surpassing tens of billions, or even trillions, the benefits to you will be unimaginable."
Xia Chuan clenched his fists, contemplating the potential of this divine power. If he could harness the power of faith, it could provide him a shortcut to transcendence—a path to unimaginable strength.
Boom~~
A clear voice echoed within his mind, as if spoken from the very depths of the void: "Master God, loyal believer Li Xiao prays to you. I offer you my service, my wealth, my life. All I have is yours. I will sacrifice my family, burn my kingdom, and lay down everything to serve you."
The voice was filled with fervor, devotion dripping from every word.
"Sacrifice?" Xia Chuan raised an eyebrow. "What is this?"
"Yes," the Book of Wisdom responded. "The believers can bring more than just faith; they are your most devoted servants, your soldiers. They can offer you treasures, even world props, as long as you desire them. They will bring you whatever you ask for, willing to sacrifice everything for your power."
Xia Chuan's eyes gleamed with understanding. This is power beyond the ordinary. Not only does it grant strength, but it also provides resources and allies from another world.
With a deliberate thought, Xia Chuan reached out through the web of faith and connected to Li Xiao. His voice echoed across the spiritual realm, his command clear: "Very well, I seek world props and knowledge—knowledge about everything in your world, especially regarding cultivation. Bring me all the secrets, all the wisdom that your world possesses."
The path to transcendence was laid before him, and Xia Chuan knew that with the power of faith, his ascent was assured. The world of the miniature world held its secrets, and soon, they would all belong to him.