Lin En surmised that the faith wars started because each Principal God harbored selfish desires, each aiming to monopolize faith. He didn't see himself as a saintly figure, standing apart from the fray. Some battles were necessary.
"Yes."
Aisha and Gino, in the presence of a Principal God, had no room to say no. Even if Lin En hadn't commanded, their superiors would have summoned them back. Competing with a Principal God born in the material plane for faith was nonsensical.
"You may go now."
Lin En dismissed the gathered deities, leaving Scott alone with him.
"You... no... Lord Lin En... Principal God..."
Scott was visibly nervous, struggling for words.
Lin En reassured him with a smile, "Don't be so tense. Treat me as you always have."
Lin En understood Scott's dilemma but knew words of comfort were futile in a world where innate talent and luck often outweighed hard-earned cultivation.
"Principal God!"
Erus agreed, "Our intelligence suggests he recently broke through to an upper destiny god and then assimilated a Principal Godhood. His strength is likely not that formidable."
The Four Divine Beasts exchanged looks, their expressions tinged with nostalgia and regret.
Lin En was not reckless. He knew when caution was essential.
Scott was bewildered by Lin En's mention of Principal Godhood. What exactly was it?
"Only seven Principal Godhoods exist for each system like Earth, Fire, Water, Wind, Light, Darkness, Thunder, Destruction, Life, Death, Destiny."
The next day.
Lin En made a quick decision, "I must go to understand the circle of Principal Gods. However, I can't send my Principal God avatar yet."
His wife had witnessed his growth from a level seven to a Principal God, feeling the vast gap between their powers with a hint of helplessness.
Lin En waved his hand, dissipating the oppressive aura for Scott and his family in the Land of the Heavenly God. With a light smile, he said, "You arrived quite quickly, Four Divine Beasts!"
"Who is the master of the Blue Mansion?"
…
After Qinglong spoke, the immense power of the Principal God faded away. The other three Divine Beasts followed suit, silently observing, seemingly just there to witness the scene.
Their demeanor was neither overly friendly nor hostile, displaying a slight arrogance.
The names of the Four Divine Beasts - Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, Xuanwu - were revered in the Violet Material Plane. The Natural Church's clerics had elevated them to nearly godlike status.
Amid the crowd's gasps and murmurs...
Suddenly, Lin En's expression changed as he looked skyward.
"Lucky one, this plane is now yours," declared the Water System Principal God's majestic, ethereal visage.
"May I ask, Lin En, how did you become a Principal God so suddenly?"
"Don't worry, you too can ascend independently!"
Scott, overwhelmed, had believed the peak of cultivation was at the level of an upper god.
"He is a Principal God!!"
His feelings were a mix of joy, pride, and apprehension.
…
A tremendous force of the Principal God of Destiny converged, like a deluge, its presence overwhelming. The god-level beings in the city looked up in awe at the giant visage in the sky, its features blurred but its identity clear from its commanding aura.
Lin En held Selena close, whispering heartfelt words into her ear.
He then spent time explaining a complex web of reasons to his family...
Despair reigned supreme!
The concept of a 'Main God', and their immense power...
Suddenly, a detached voice arose, resonating across the cosmos.
The combined forces of earth, fire, water, and wind, the essence of Main Gods, coalesced into four ethereal visages, radiating divine might and untouchable sanctity.
Ales, momentarily bewildered, quickly pieced it together – the Main God was seeking him out!?
In the training room, a burly man with golden hair as sharp as needles, exuding a rugged aura, was engrossed in meditation, his focus aided by a rare incense, delving into the depths of mystical laws.
Scott, with a mere fleeting glance, was struck by a chilling terror, his legs quaking uncontrollably.
Selena, Richie, and the rest were a mix of astonishment and joy.
Nemo expressed his regret, "To think a Main God power from Korsi ended up with a god from a mere material plane!"
Scott's eyes narrowed in alarm, realizing, "The four celestial Main Gods, the powerful deities behind the Natural Church!"
Lin En was a man of action, not one for delays, surpassing the expectations of the celestial beast gods in speed!
In Hell, the Blood Peak Continent, at the Blue Mansion...
Gods knelt in multitude, shivering with a mix of fear, excitement, and thrill, displaying a spectrum of emotions.
With an abundance of soul gold beads falling like rain, ascending to godhood was within reach!
For a Main God, providing the finest for kin was not just a duty but a necessity.
Redding, the more cautious one, remarked skeptically, "Judging the strength of a rule-based Main God is always tricky."
Main Gods, too, have emotions and desires, just like any life form, only infinitely more powerful.
As night descended...
Lin En, composed, contemplated his next move.
Scott, relieved, couldn't suppress his burgeoning curiosity.
Lin En remained an impassive listener.
In the presence of a Main God, except for the supremely accomplished, no god dared to stand!
His expression abruptly shifted, and he hurried outside.
With a hint of sorrow, he noted, "A middle-tier Main God power of destiny, at stake!"
In Hell, within the grand hall of the Mountain of Divine Sacrifice, home to the four beast gods...
"To ascend to a higher god, one merely needs to refine a Main God power."
The presence of these celestial beasts stirred something within him...
Selena, nestled in her husband's embrace, softly uttered, "The gap between us seems to be ever-widening."
Ales, realizing the gravity of the situation, knelt like any other deity, puzzled by the unexpected visit of a destiny Main God.
Scott departed, his feelings a complex web.
"I'm the one!"
"As a new Main God, there's much you're unaware of. Visit us at the Mountain of Divine Sacrifice in Hell when you can. We need to discuss, to avoid any Main God taboos."
"Hmm?!"
At the Blue Mansion, in the City Lord's domain...
Bowen's eyes gleamed with a lethal intent, declaring, "This might just be our chance!"
Nemo, with a sly grin, anticipated, "I wonder if he'll show up. It's a perfect opportunity to test him. If he's not strong enough, it'll be our moment."
He spoke up hastily, a storm of unrest brewing within.
Feeling the weight of a scrutinizing gaze, Ales shuddered, his soul feeling a chill, internally screaming at the sheer terror of a Main God's mere glance.
Then, the Main God's voice echoed in his mind, "Gather soul gold beads for me, and all means to aid in the ascension to godhood, including battle recordings of all types of gods. The more, the better – that's your reward."
A droplet, emanating the potent aura of destiny's rules, floated gently before Ales.
A rare gift – a drop of the Main God's force of destiny!