Heavenly Delusion Eaten

"Jiang Fan, I regret it!" When Xu Yining realized that the useless fiancé she would rather die than marry had taken her sister as his wife and transformed her into a powerful empress, she was filled with regret. If she could do it all over again, she definitely wouldn't have petulantly let her sister marry in her stead!

In order to protect my two sisters-in-law, I was possessed by a Fox Demon. Since then, I've found that the way all women look at me has changed...

Memories surged like a tide into her head after she was reincarnated, and she found out who she was... A complete pushover. Her name was Beiting Huang, a direct descendant and third-generation descendant of the Beiting Dynasty. Her fearsome reputation stretched across all nations on the continent. She was a girl, but she was disguised as a boy for some reason. Everyone was also after her wrist... to hack it off and take the bracelet she wore, which was actually a high-level spiritual item that concealed her gender. Everyone included her own brothers. Her brothers were fighting and killing each other, tearing the dynasty apart in the process... and she happened to be caught in the crossfire. Mercy? Did the old Beiting Huang not beg before she died? Did they spare her when she did? An emotion that was not hers stirred within her body, and Beiting Huang knew it was the old Beiting Huang's grief. In her mind, she assured her: Don't worry. Since I've reincarnated in your body, I shall avenge you. Your death will not be senseless! After those words, the old Beiting Huang's emotions faded. Now, there was only one Beiting Huang. She was the underworld's king, a mercenary lord who slaughtered and plundered with the world at her feet. Reincarnated into the fearsome Beiting family as its 'useless’ ninth son, the world's riches were once again in her grasp. She cultivated impossible abilities, contracted with magical beasts, and possessed a mystical dimension. She also trampled over gods and demons as and when she liked. Cold and handsome, her very presence was proud and magnificent, causing the world to fight for her affection.

In this life, I am determined to look down upon the myriad realms, and gaze disdainfully upon Earth and Sky!!!

Kei-Kei Mishimura is the descendant of Kachito Mishimura, the Heavenly Swordsman of the Kachi Era that saved all of Han'ei. 250 years later, things are picking up in modern settings. He will have to kill Oni, exorcise Yo-Kai, and battle the Global Government to become the Heavenly Swordsman of his own era. Many characters will join or oppose him. He will go through many struggles. All as he goes forward on his path. Join the characters on their journey through the events of Heavenly Swordsman: World Redux

“Why was I brought here?” Undoubtedly, that was one of the first things Yi Shuang asked himself after crossing over. The system, this world, the ice palace… where… is this all leading? Yi Shuang, originally a young man still in high school, found himself in an unknown place. Here, strength reigns even above money and status, and those who can reach the top amongst many dangers and competitors are rewarded with whatever they wish for. However… Yi Shuang is not in a place to compete with others, as his first mission is to survive amongst the glacial planes.

Jiang Chen had unexpectedly found himself thrust into a world of cultivation, stepping into the role of a core disciple within a famed sect. Fated to be the villain, his future loomed with calamity. He had plotted against the protagonist, crippling his dantian and leaving him a disgraced outcast teetering on the edge of expulsion. Were it not for an unexpected twist, Jiang Chen's part might have ended as a mere footnote in the protagonist's glorious tale. Fully aware of his precarious position, Jiang Chen's lips curled into a sly grin. Alone, he mused: 'Is the protagonist powerful? Without a doubt.' 'But will I tremble in fear? Absolutely not.' 'Why? Because I have the Immortal Great Villain System!' 'Wait... there’s more than one protagonist?' 'Well, isn’t that just perfect?' With a determined glint in his eyes, Jiang Chen declared to himself, 'As the ultimate Great Villain, I will defy the will of Heaven and seize my place at the summit!'

[Warning: Mature content R-18 ] My tags: Smart Mc - Harem - Milf Hunter- Op Mc - Cold and cunning Mc - edgy-Op-Mc, NO YURI, smut- romance-massacre. As flames scorched the land and blood painted the soil, a lone figure stood atop a mountain of fallen demigods and chosen apostles, his blade—a masterpiece of folded steel—dripping with the blood of those who dared to invade. The gods had taken everything: his clan, his love, leaving him with nothing but wrath. They had made one critical mistake, however—they had crossed into Makaiyama (魔界山), the sacred mountain of Ryukoku’s most feared legend: the Heavenly Demon. Beyond the veil of space and time, celestial beings gazed in shock. “Impossible…” one god whispered, watching as the Heavenly Demon, armed with nothing but raw skill and a dark aura, felled three divine kin. Rage flared across their ranks as they saw their immortal kin fall to mere mortal swordsmanship, untainted by magic. Even as the Heavenly Demon staggered, weapons lodged deep into his body, he fixed his gaze forward, crimson eyes blazing with defiance. His obsidian katana, blood-soaked, pierced the peak of Makaiyama like a stake driven into the heart of heaven itself. His voice echoed in the darkness between life and death, and there, in the chasm of despair, a metallic whisper resonated: “[Project God Executioner has been activated.]" "[Accept?]" the voice asked. With a heart ablaze, he swore vengeance. He would rise—not as a puppet, but as the gods' executioner.

Ten thousand years ago, Ye Tian was just a high school student—until a fateful surgery hurled him into a world of cultivation, where he became the feared Heavenly Demon, a name cursed by immortals and dreaded by demons. After countless lifetimes of slaughter and a desperate struggle against the Heavens themselves, Ye Tian finally returns to his former world... only to find it is not what it once seemed. His arrival triggers a global awakening—unleashing mysterious powers, mutating animals, and driving humans mad. With society collapsing into chaos and zombie-like creatures roaming the streets, Ye Tian’s quiet reunion with his family is shattered. Faced with a new kind of apocalypse, he must once again awaken the Heavenly Demon within to protect those he loves and uncover the dark secrets that bind both worlds. Will Ye Tian reclaim the life he lost, or will he lose everything once more?

#Fantasy; #Apocalypse; #Harem; #Sliceoflife Harem? Yes! Harem!!! Of course (^_^)!!! (Sometime, it will have 17+ scenes) -------- If you were to be Isekaied, what kind of world would you want to go to, and what kind of person would you want to be? An adventurer in a world full of mysterious creatures? A mage or swordsman in a world of fantasy? Someone with superpowers, trying to survive in the Apocalypse? Or... to be the Young Master of a super-rich family in an urban world? In another world somewhat similar to Earth, the apocalypse has arrived, bringing with it countless monsters from the ‘Void Rifts’. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, but their faith is rekindled once again by the appearance of the 'Survivors'. The survivors possess power similar to people in fantasy novels, and they begin to help humanity fight back against the monsters. Van Negut is lucky that he came to this world; however, it is also unfortunate that he came to the world not as a protagonist but as an antagonist. He was the Young Master of a huge family in this world. He also Isekaied more than 100 years after the apocalypse had arrived. Now humans lived in small safe zones, outside of which were countless monsters from the ‘Void Rifts’. Furthermore, he was not the main villain; on the contrary, he was only a small villain who would die in the first few chapters, becoming a stepping stone for the protagonist. [Ding! The ‘Heavenly Destined Villain’ system greets its master. Starting the countdown to your death.] 15 days, 12 hours, 30 minutes... Negut: “...” He really wanted to cry. Everyone else who got Isekaied became heroes; they all became protagonists, who were able to embrace countless beauties. But him? He came to this world as a small villain; even the system counted down to his death. What the hell! Are you kidding me? Others get Isekaied as a reward, but I get Isekaied as punishment. Oy! I don’t want to be Isekaied; can you just send me straight to hell? [Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the unique Class - Void Eater] Negut looked at the notice board, saw the Void Eater profession, and realised... he was about to embark on the path to becoming a villainous boss. ----- Don't ask why my main character is dum because he is really dum (Like the Author)

A young man who wanted nothing but love from others died while talking to a mysterious author of his favourite novel. However, that wasn't the end for him, as he reincarnates in a Xianxia world with a Wish Fulfillment system. He can wish for anything, and it will be fulfilled. Finally, getting a chance to make his dream come true, he decided to make his own Divine Harem Sect where he would have a whole sect to love him. Of course, that also includes other type of love... ..... "Huh!? What do you mean my disciples destroyed your sect? That's impossible! Don't you see how cute and kind they are? They are harmless!" "Hmm? My disciple flattened the Hollow Mountains? Don't joke around. Can't you see her sleeping peacefully in my lap?" "My dear disciples, why are you all lowering your robes? Wait! Why are you taking my clothes off? Well, now I can't do anything about this." ... Warning: mc won't be your alpha male like other smut where he fucks women just because they're hot and sets them aside. There will be Yuri, so you're warned. I mean, it's hot when your two girls in a harem play with each other, right? 5 extra chapters for every castle 8 extra chapters for every spacecraft 12 extra chapters for every Golden Gachapon That's all for now. Discord https://discord.com/invite/auje95R4k7 Happy reading.

In a country called Alkandash there is a Clan called Yoriuchi, a great Clan that is famous throughout Alkandash. Hakken Yoriuchi is the son of Yoshi Yoriuchi, a Clan Leader. Even though Hakken has a great father, he doesn't care about it, he hates his father because of his very bad upbringing, Hakken is forced to study and train in order to be the same as his father. Even though he hates his father, he still respects him. Hakken is accompanied by his older sister, Sara Yoriuchi. Hakken gets warmth and affection from his older sister. Hakken has a dream to go explore the vast world and find all the mysteries in this world. Will his dream come true?

[Synchronization rate has been set to 0%. Warning: Death is now permanent. The tutorial will begin.] A screen that looked like it came out of a game appeared before Ilyin Gray after being transported to the insides of a mysterious structure known as a Grand Ark. Just moments before, he watched as the world he once knew fall apart from the sudden invasion of otherworldly creatures before being whisked away to an unknown location. Fearing the worst for his homeworld of Arden, he progresses through the tutorial and escapes the structure, only to find that the ruined landscape he expected was nowhere in sight. Furthermore, the humans of Arden not only managed to recuperate, but over a century had already passed since then!? [Welcome back, returner Ilyin.] A message from the only divine watching over him confused him further. "I was reborn several times? But I don't remember a thing..." A story about a returner whose memories of his previous lives are lost, and his chances for do-overs are gone. As he adapts to the society that left him behind, Ilyin uncovers his past and the secrets of the world, all while overcoming dangerous threats along the way. Will his path end in greatness, or will he repeat the failures of his forgotten history? Author's Note: Hello! This is my attempt at my first ever work with little prior experience writing novels. I doubt anyone will see this, but let's see how this goes. Feel free to criticize! I'll try my best to learn and improve. NOTE: Currently on short break due to finals

After living her hometown in persuit of a life detached from her family's abysmal ways, Siyolise finds means to make every difference count. Sandile, one of kin, offers to help her make her start in Pretoria's promising doors. Doors of hopes and opportunities. But brought up from unspoken mete, she faces obstacles mirroring her very self. Siyo never wants to go back. Never wants to think back. Things turn against her when her lack of trust in people proves to be forever tied to her, and mutual bonds broken. And bad luck seems to follow her yet again, this time, by the literal burden of her kindness. When someone forgets a diary of theirs at the store she works at, she decides to return it to the owner. Especially since the book spawns unnatural creatures out of thin air. In her dependence, Siyolise discovers the dark side of the south side the hardest way imaginable. It is Sandile's controlling girlfriend that Siyolise is then forced to take cover elsewhere supported by the minimum of her earnings. Hope can always become lost, but humanity outshines bad. Who needs a hero when a clumsy guy's got your back? !!! Reader's discretion is advised!!! #comingofage #journals #sa.urbanlegends #iloveelectrinicdancemusic ~ story is better told in your engagement. Paused another to hone my skills with wordsmithing, tis to say welcome to my world for sightseeing and more

Lin Feng, a modern-day young man, finds himself unexpectedly transmigrated into the body of a so-called "waste" in a world of martial arts and cultivation. Born in the Lin family, where strength and talent are valued above all, Lin Feng is initially regarded as the weakest member, possessing no significant ability in cultivation or combat. However, his fortunes change when he awakens the mysterious "Cultivation System," which grants him the power to summon cultivators from any realm and provide him with the most powerful cultivation techniques. With the help of this system, Lin Feng begins his journey from a weak, underestimated individual to an unstoppable force in the world of cultivation. As he trains and grows stronger, he faces numerous challenges, from jealous family members to rival cultivators determined to surpass him. Along the way, Lin Feng uncovers the secrets of his newfound abilities, navigates the dangerous world of martial arts, and learns what true power really means. But his path is not without obstacles. Lin Feng must not only fight against external enemies but also confront his own internal struggles, as he pushes himself beyond his limits and uncovers the hidden mysteries of the cultivation world. Will Lin Feng rise to become the strongest, or will his past as a "waste" hold him back? As his journey unfolds, Lin Feng will learn that true strength lies not just in power, but in determination, strategy, and the ability to adapt. With the Cultivation System by his side, Lin Feng is destined for greatness, but how far can he go before the world's most dangerous cultivators take notice of his rapid ascent? This is a tale of ambition, growth, and the relentless pursuit of power in a world where only the strong survive.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the pinnacle of a Xianxia Cultivation Story appears in the middle of a post-apocalyptic system and tower climbing setting, without having lost her powers, unrestrained, and invincible? Bing Xue spent eleven thousand years in the world of Murim, ascending to become the pinnacle after countless hardships, blood, and tears, and sacrificing her own humanity in the process. However, she was incapable of ascending into the Immemorial Primordial Void Realm; incapable of escaping the Heavenly Will's influence, she gambled it all on a single decision, escaping into the Outer Cosmos with her last remaining energies. Despite thinking her long journey was coming to an end, a black hole teleports her back to Earth out of nowhere! However, things on her home planet are much different than before. The Tower now exists, connecting Earth with countless other worlds. Monsters come out of Dimensional Gates, threatening humanity, and awakened people named Players climb the Tower in hopes of saving humanity from destruction. After learning that her mother and her sister are still alive, Bing Xue will use the overwhelming and supreme might she has cultivated for eleven thousand years to destroy the tower, slay the gods that govern it, and save Earth from its untimely demise. The System? She will fold it and make a fashionable scarf with it! The Administrators? They might become her new pets. The Monsters? Nothing but ants that die immediately by merely touching her Immortal Aura. The Hunters? If they behave, she might make them her disciples and teach them to cultivate the Heavenly Dao, so they don’t rely too much on the System. The Hostile Players? Just flies she’ll slap to death with a gentle wave of her hands. And the Gods? Merely aperitives for her ever-growing Divinity! During its serialization, this novel will be available for free forever, no premium. However, you can read advanced chapters here: https://www.patreon.com/pancakeswitch Copyright 2023 PancakesWitch. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any manner without the prior written permission of the copyright owner, except for the use of brief quotations in a review. This novel is also being posted on Scribblehub and Royal Road. If you see it anywhere else, please let me know. Thank you.

Bhoumik, a reserved and resourceful young man, reunites with his old friends for a long-overdue trip to the legendary Mount Kailash, a sacred site steeped in myths of divine power and eternal balance. But what begins as a casual adventure takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious old man gifts Bhoumik a strange pendant—a lotus-shaped relic brimming with secrets. As the group ventures deeper into the mystical terrain, the pendant begins to reveal its enigmatic power, connecting Bhoumik to the twin lakes of Manasarovar and Rakshastal, said to embody the forces of creation and destruction. Strange phenomena follow him, and an innocent moment of curiosity sets off a chain of events that traps the group in a hidden realm beneath the mountain. In this unfamiliar world of cultivators, ancient sects, and celestial conflicts, Bhoumik must navigate a path fraught with danger and intrigue. As he uncovers the truth about the pendant’s origins, he realizes it holds the power to shape the fate of both realms—a power coveted by allies and enemies alike. With his friends by his side, including the brave yet playful Riddhi and the gentle-hearted Sachi, Bhoumik faces trials that test not only his growing abilities but also his deepest emotions. Along the way, he forms unexpected bonds, even with those who start as enemies, and discovers that his destiny may be tied to the balance of creation and destruction itself. But as forces beyond comprehension close in, Bhoumik must decide: will he embrace the pendant’s immense power to protect those he loves, or will it consume him and the world around him? Supreme Ruler of Creation and Destruction is a thrilling tale of transmigration, cultivation, and the eternal struggle between light and shadow. It weaves intense action, mystical intrigue, and heartfelt relationships into an epic journey that explores the limits of power, fate, and human connection.

Ling Wugi, once known as the Heavenly Demon, was the epitome of evil. Feared across all realms, his cruelty knew no bounds—if he disliked someone, their death would be the most brutal imaginable. He had spent trillions of years wreaking havoc, conquering, torturing, and betraying, until the endless bloodshed left him numb. One day, as he rested in his immortal boredom, a strange flood of memories overwhelmed him. Memories of his past life on Earth—of a naive, bullied boy who never imagined the horrors to come. Then, in a surreal twist, everything around him began to glitch. In an instant, he woke up—back on Earth, but in a time long before he became the Heavenly Demon. A high schooler once more, facing the same old bullying. Yet, this world was different. Towers had appeared, massive structures stretching toward the sky, and hundreds of them now stood across the globe. At 18, people undergo the Awakening, a rite of passage that grants power. And Ling Wugi? He’s only a week away from his own. Just when he thought that this couldn't get any more shocking, a red, square shaped hovering screen comes up to him, showing him some text. [Ding, Killing System Initializing...] ### SuperGift - 5 Bonus Chapters

If the world would end tomorrow how would you feel? 13 years ago NYX was a being capable of manipulating, life, death, time, and space. Was defeated by the Five Heavenly mages. The Heavenly Flame, The Heavenly Ocean, The Heavenly Blade, The Heavenly Wind, and Heavenly Light. Although defeated NYX swore that it would rise again. Portions of this being were spread throughout Casadora hoping to never fall into the wrong hands. After this world-ending event, The Four Great Families Le Fleur, Valentine, Starborn, and Fallenburg created a plan for its return. A young man Axelle Alekzander has been eyed as a candidate for one of these Heavenly Mages. Follow Axelle and his journey to end this cycle of death in NYX. Can he prevent this fantasy world's end?

In the Heavenly God Realm—the pinnacle of all cultivation realm... and the dream of all the cultivators to enter. there exist a forbidden technique lies sealed within that realm: The Nine Laws of Hell, a technique so powerful and immense that even the Heavenly Dao trembles at the thought of its existence. Guarded by the Heavenly Dao’s twelve most cherished children, this technique was meant to remain hidden for eternity. But Ling Wugi, the Supreme Evil, had other plans. Known as the vilest and most powerful cultivator in existence, he defied all odds, slaughtered the divine guardians, and stole the technique. Yet, just as victory was within his grasp, the enraged Heavenly Dao descended personally, annihilating Ling Wugi and attempting to destroy his very soul. However, the Heavenly Dao failed to account for Ling Wugi’s twisted nature. By consuming the blood and dantian of his enemies, Ling Wugi’s soul slipped through the cracks of destruction, wandering for millennia... until it found a new vessel: the body of a weak, ridiculed trash in the lowest mortal realm. Now reborn once again, Ling Wugi sets his sights to rise once again... and become even more powerful than he was... and also to be free from the shackles of the heavenly Dao, to become something even more so than the Heavenly Dao could ever dream to become. ### [Additional Tags] Sadist MC - Multiple Realms - True Villain - Neutral Evil MC - Overpowered MC - Cultivation - Dual Cultivation - Dark - R-18 - Harem - NO NTR (Netorare) - NO Yuri - Netori - Goddesses - Gods - Large Scale Battles - Vilest Evil MC - Millions of years old mc - multiple female leads - Cucking Others - MILF.

[MATURE CONTENT] Lise is thrown out of the elven forest after contracting a curse that forces her to make unbridled furious love with someone every night. Now, Lise has to bed at least one man a night, otherwise her body would crumble from the curse and wither away. What's worse, she has developed a taste for lovemaking. Yet, after randomly fooling around for a while, Lise finally makes up her mind about becoming an adventurer and maybe finding a proper cure for this curse. And maybe have some fun along the way.

[MATURE CONTENT] Lise is thrown out of the elven forest after contracting a curse that forces her to make unbridled furious love with someone every night. Now, Lise has to bed at least one man a night, otherwise her body would crumble from the curse and wither away. What's worse, she has developed a taste for lovemaking. Yet, after randomly fooling around for a while, Lise finally makes up her mind about becoming an adventurer and maybe finding a proper cure for this curse. And maybe have some fun along the way.

In the dystopic world of 2072 ravaged by a ruthless war, Mike is a cyberknight fighting for a regime which promises justice and reforms to a broken world. However, virtue is a fragile concept, especially for an empire built on lies. Eventually, corrupt minds filled with delusion and madness will reveal themselves. When the masks drop, will there still be peace or a future? Blessed are those who can dream, condemned are those who remain in reality. In the dark, resolve is the only path forward. This novel combines fantasy and sci-fi into a story you have never seen before. Give it a try and you will stay for the plot and the high-intensity actions.

Damian, a 9-star Heavenly Knight died at the hands of a formidable mystical creature that wielded unimaginable power. Just when he thought that it would be the end of his journey, he found himself reincarnated into the body of a young boy who was born with a nine-ringed soul mark and nine anma cores. Used to the harsh environment of his past life, Damian was surprised to find a peaceful place in a world teeming with ferocious mystical beasts. The cruel experience he had, shaped him to become a detached and cold-blooded machine, indifferent to the life and death of other people. Will the tranquil new world thaw his ice-cold heart or will he remain indifferent to everything?

In the heavenly realm, the immortal dragon after cultivating for half of time, hit a bottleneck that lasted the age of a hundred universes. Frustrated with his stagnation, the dragon accused the heavenly hierarchy of concealing cultivation techniques from the attendants of the heavenly court in order to maintain their control over the path of reincarnation. Proactive and cunning, the dragon devised the soul refinement process, a dark art that allowed the caster to view the entire life of a soul—not for judgment but to absorb its inspiration, knowledge, and skills, at the cost of destroying the soul in the process. The dragon, ever scheming, shared this forbidden technique with the heavenly court, causing its users to grow rapidly in power. This led to chaos within the hierarchy of the heavenly realm, spiraling it into confusion and upheaval. Eventually, the dragon staged a coup, aiming to change the fate of all souls within the river of time. During the height of the war, however, the dragon mysteriously disappeared from the heavenly realm, only to reappear in a secret realm of its own creation. Now, the immortal dragon has created pocket dimensions, concealed from the view of deity beings and the path of reincarnation. In these hidden realms, the dragon devours the souls of all who inhabit them upon their death, absorbing their knowledge and skills in a quest to transcend its limitations and ascend back to the deity realm. The dragon's empire spans multiple dimensional worlds, where civilizations rise and fall under its rule as it seeks a way to return to the heavenly realm with unprecedented power. Niu, a world-renowned 21st-century physicist, dies in a particle accelerator explosion while searching for the God particle. He is now the only being to have ever experienced reincarnation and hopes to share this gift with the inhabitants of the dragon realm because if he dies here, earth will be next on the dragon's list.

In a world torn apart by rifts that unleashed monsters 20 years ago, humanity's survival hinges on the Awakened—individuals blessed with extraordinary powers. Cities are fortified, and guilds of these superhumans dominate society, their strength revered as humanity's shield. But not everyone has awakened. Among the powerless is Leon, a young courier living in the shadows of these larger-than-life heroes. Struggling with irrelevance in a world that worships strength, Leon feels trapped in mediocrity. When an unprecedented Tier-S Rift breaches the impenetrable walls of Bastion City, chaos ensues. As the mighty Awakened falter and monsters descend upon the city, Leon is faced with a choice: remain a forgotten bystander or embrace the potential hidden within his ordinary existence. content disclosure i use a.i to fortify my stories and improve grammer however the stories are my own idea and not copied “A World Without Awakened” is a gripping tale of survival, defiance, and discovering that even the powerless can rise when the world has no more heroes.

Li Yun traversed to the fantasy world and obtained the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. The Heavenly Secret Pavilion could calculate the past and future, and it could also observe the fate of individuals. Nothing in the world could escape the deductions of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion. Primordial Holy Lord: “How could the Heavenly Secret Pavilion know the secrets of the two Imperial weapons hidden in my Primordial Holy Land?” Radiant Light Holy Lord: “I’ve been undercover in the righteous path for three thousand years, on the verge of unifying it. How did the Heavenly Secret Pavilion expose my identity as the demonic path cultivator?” Master of the Forbidden Zone: “The Master of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion is so terrifying. I’ve survived for three million years, considering my strength unparalleled, yet I never expected to rank only seventeenth on the Supreme Ranking.” … With the opening of the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, many giants of the cultivation world waited in line outside the pavilion to buy an opportunity to advance further, filled with worship and reverence.