I use my supernatural powers to prove my immortality

"Ha-hey, ha-hey, ha-hey."

On an exceptionally arid land, a large number of shirtless, dark-skinned, thin men are working together to pull up a heavy stone roller with ropes, and then, with the help of gravity, slam the stone roller down hard onto the cracked earth.

One of the older, more well-dressed men was directing the repair of the flood control dike under the scorching sun.

That's right, building flood control dikes on hot and arid land!

All this is because, as early as seven or eight months ago, the world's astronomical phenomena went into chaos.

The movement of the sun, moon, and stars has completely lost its order, rendering all previous astronomical calendars ineffective.

At times, the heat is unbearable, and the world seems to have turned into a giant furnace.

At times, it was bitterly cold, and the world was a vast expanse of white.

Sometimes it was eternal night, sometimes it was eternal day, and all sorts of disasters, both imaginable and unimaginable, followed one after another.

For a time, people were dying all the time, people were fleeing everywhere, and there was burning, killing, and looting everywhere.

The bones are exposed in the wild, and there is no cock crowing for thousands of miles.

Any elderly person with even a little experience would say that this is God taking someone away.

When God wants to take people away, what can ordinary people like them do?
During that period, various forms of sacrifices were held all over the world.

Scholars, writers, parents, and ordinary people alike exhausted all their words and wrote every possible petition.

Any respected official, elder, or village elder would lead their fellow villagers in round after round of sacrificial rites.

They repented, apologized, and offered various sacrifices. It is said that even the emperor issued one edict after another to admit his guilt.

but.

Nothing worked!

All sorts of disasters, both imaginable and unimaginable to the world, followed one after another.

Later, those cries of "Damn it, God!" became the most common greeting among people around the world.

After a considerable period of chaos, people heard less and less about the imperial court.

The work they are doing now is organized by Master Qiu, a respected figure in the village.

Speaking of Master Qiu, he used to be a very famous philanthropist in the surrounding area.

They have a large and prosperous family, and are also known for their benevolence.

Since Tianfa's murderous intent, Master Qiu's family business has naturally suffered a great blow.

Many businesses were looted by bandits and rioters, and even Master Qiu's clan suffered heavy casualties in the repeated riots.

It's true that he buried his cousin one day and his nephew died the next.

But these are still just a microcosm of the great calamity. I believe that any listener who hears Master Qiu's story will feel the same way and be completely numb.

The story of Master Qiu is truly commonplace in this day and age, and it happens all the time.

Even worse, almost everyone who is still alive has experienced the death of a loved one time and time again.

What truly made Master Qiu so remarkable was that he quickly distinguished himself through his own abilities and built up considerable prestige in a very short period of time.

He also used his prestige to quickly organize and gather survivors from the surrounding villages and even from all directions.

Externally, they trained local militia to fight against the threat of bandits.

Domestically, all available food and other resources were gathered and distributed.

Or organize manpower to carry out major repairs on fire pits and stoves to ward off ubiquitous evil spirits.

Alternatively, we can concentrate manpower and resources to actively construct various possible flood control dikes and dams to cope with all possible disasters.

Resources may still be extremely scarce, and people may not have enough to eat or wear.

But in the end, in this confusing era, Master Qiu managed to gather all the manpower he could.

Master Qiu wiped his sweat, looked up at the blazing sun in the sky that seemed to hang forever overhead, and couldn't help but let out another long sigh.

Damn it, this is unbearable!

Despite appearing exceptionally powerful and a pillar of support to outsiders, Master Qiu himself is fundamentally quite lost.

Master Qiu's spirits lifted, and he immediately shouted, "The earthwork is almost done. Everyone, let's work together to drive the breakwater pillar in."

"Did everyone hear that? Hit the breakwater!"

Many shirtless men had thick calluses on their shoulders from long hours of labor, but even so, their skin was still raw and bleeding from the wooden poles.

But everyone present dared not complain about the hardship or fatigue.

Because in this day and age, the wicked God is here to collect debts and take lives.

They're trying to fool us now, and that would make even the heavens laugh!
It is clearly visible that the breakwater pillars are engraved with many symbols resembling springs.

In addition, the tall breakwater pillars themselves have a special pattern.

If I had to describe it specifically, it would resemble a mountain that pierces the clouds.

Time passed by, and under the scorching sun, everyone on site had no choice but to take turns on time.

Some emaciated women, pale and thin, would bring over various earthenware pots and kettles to deliver meals.

If you look closely, you will also find that these earthenware pots and kettles have patterns of springs and wells, some delicate and some rough.

There is no need for cultivators to specifically teach them how to draw these well patterns and celestial pillar patterns. When the whole world is plagued by various natural disasters, a well of life always flows, providing everyone with sweet and non-toxic drinking water. This in itself is a miracle!

This is similar to how primitive, ignorant humans would naturally worship various gods and spirits.

for example.

Throughout various civilizations, there are invariably similar practices such as tree worship, snake worship, fertility worship, and sun and moon worship.

When despairing humanity discovers that the divine objects they worship truly possess various wonders, and even the patterns and symbols they etch based on these wonders seem to have some kind of great power, then this worship will immediately be elevated.

Similar to the worship of springs and wells and the worship of heavenly pillars are the worship of the starry night, the worship of the holy teacher, and the worship of blood and courage.
After working hard for most of the day, the sun still showed no sign of setting.

But humans are not puppets that consume solar energy; as long as the sun doesn't set, they can keep working.

After a long day of exhaustion, Mr. Qiu dragged his weary body back "home" with an unusually heavy gait.

It's called a home, but it's essentially more like a primitive stone house built next to a huge stove.

A year ago, no, eight or nine months ago, let alone letting Master Qiu live in such a house, even his oxen probably wouldn't want to live in such a dilapidated house.

But now, seeing such a primitive stone house, Mr. Qiu felt a strange sense of security.

Thinking of his wife, who was six months pregnant and about to give birth in a month or two, Mr. Qiu felt a complex mix of emotions.

With an heir in the family, Master Qiu was naturally delighted.

but.

The thought of his unborn child facing such a terrible world weighed heavily on Mr. Qiu's heart.

What an unlucky child!
After the child was born, Mr. Qiu didn't even know how to tell the child about that wonderful era.

In those days, they didn't have to worry about the sun not rising again the next day after it set.

They are not worried that the sun will not stay up for ten or even dozens of days in a row.

There's no need to worry about the astronomical calendar becoming invalid; everything remains in perfect order.

Summer has its own charm, and winter has its own beauty.
but.

This unfortunate child is now the pillar of support that keeps Master Qiu going through his hardships.

As the stone house drew closer, a smile immediately returned to the face of Master Qiu, who had been working hard all day.

While not exactly brimming with confidence, she certainly didn't seem troubled.

Then, Master Qiu saw the star map, symbolizing night and day, engraved on the stone house.

I saw "righteous energy patterns" resembling those of a book and a ruler.
Upon seeing these array patterns, Master Qiu felt much more at ease and inexplicably gained a sense of security.

As soon as he entered the house, Master Qiu immediately saw his wife, who was heavily pregnant, doing needlework.

"Master, you're back?"

Seeing that Master Qiu had returned home, his pregnant wife, who was doing needlework, was about to get up. Master Qiu immediately ran over to her.

"Madam, please sit down. You're almost nine months pregnant, you mustn't overexert yourself."

Mrs. Qiu, who was forcibly helped to sit down by her husband, touched her large belly, her face showing both warm anticipation and inevitable sorrow.

In this world, once a child is born, how can she, as the mother, possibly protect her?

Mr. Qiu immediately noticed his wife's worry and anxiety, and he could only transform into a caring man to comfort his heavily pregnant wife.

"Where there's a will, there's a way; where there's a will, there's a way." A year ago, could you have imagined a world where the 24 solar terms were completely out of balance?

Madam Qiu stroked her belly, her eyes momentarily glazed over.

Yes, a year ago, who would have dared to imagine living such an inhuman life?
It must be admitted that humans are truly a terrifyingly adaptable species.

but.

Madam Qiu remained worried. She bit her chapped lips and said, "What if we run out of all the stored grain?"

Because the change in the weather was so sudden, for a considerable period of time, death became one of the most common occurrences in the world.

With the sharp decline in population, even if they have to scavenge for garbage, they can still eventually gather some supplies.

Take Master Qiu for example. He simply led people to search some of his clansmen's warehouses and collected a lot of supplies.

but.

These are ultimately not long-term solutions!

The unpredictable weather is making it increasingly unsuitable for farming.

They will eventually run out of money!
If there isn't enough food, her child will face a completely hopeless future once born.

Thinking of this, Madam Qiu couldn't help but shed tears.

Mr. Qiu quickly embraced Mrs. Qiu, wiping away her tears while comforting his wife.

"Madam, don't worry, we living people can't be killed by holding our pee."

"A year ago, could you have believed that a hearth fire could sometimes replace the sun?"

"A year ago, could you have believed that even if it didn't rain for months, the spring would still be flowing and there would be no sign of it drying up?"

"Not to mention, simply drinking the sweet spring water can cure the plague!" "If crops really can't grow in the fields, maybe we can still get some fish from the springs and ponds."

"Besides, I've been organizing people to build flood control dikes and irrigation canals recently. If we can use well water for irrigation, we might be able to grow crops."

"By the way, I heard not long ago that there is a kind of human-shaped geomancer's mark that can help the land grow some crops. There's no smoke without fire, so it's probably true. You can rest assured, Madam!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiu's anxious heart finally calmed down a bit.

Then, she remembered something and quickly said, "Master, I heard from Wang Laosi's family today that a pattern called 'Love Flower Pattern' seems to be spreading in Banpo Ridge. It is said to have the power to protect people. Let's bring it back when we have time!"

Do you like patterns?
Upon hearing this, Master Qiu frowned slightly.

Since the Daoist patterns such as the Heavenly Pillar Pattern, the Spring Well Pattern, and the Kitchen God Pattern were proven to be very effective, more and more Daoist patterns have spread throughout the world.

but.

In this precarious era, with all sorts of patterns circulating, both good and bad have become widespread.

Some evil gods and demons use this method to bewitch and harm good people.

Must be on guard!

However, on the other hand, if they could really find a Dao rune that would be of great use, their lives would be much better.

"What about Wang Laosi's family? And which Daoist master created this floral pattern?"

Madam Qiu frowned slightly and said, "Wang Laosi's words were vague. She first said that the pattern came from some kind of spiritual realm master, but later she said that the pattern came from some kind of Zhonghuang Daozun."

"Later she added that the person who has this mark the most seems to be some kind of fairy named Su Xin. By the way, Su Xin is currently carrying a flower basket filled with these flowers of love."

Upon hearing this, Master Qiu frowned.

This is such a confusing mess!

He seriously suspected that this "love pattern" was created by some kind of evil spirit.

However, Master Qiu couldn't very well offend his wife's pride and enthusiasm.

Most importantly, these Dao patterns are now truly the key to survival.

If it proves useful, it could provide an extra layer of security for both the wife and the unborn child in the future.

Master Qiu smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam. I will immediately arrange for someone to verify whether the love pattern is effective and whether there are any hidden dangers."

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiu immediately smiled.

Stories similar to those of Master Qiu and Madam Qiu can be found all over the world.

Many of their experiences were even similar to those of Master Qiu and Madam Qiu, with their clansmen suffering heavy losses and a young couple surviving by sheer luck.

Their wives, in particular, were usually eight, nine, or even ten months pregnant.

It is said that mothers are strong, but the vast majority of men in the world are the same.

Before becoming a father, one may always be a child who never grows up, but once one has a child and becomes a father, one may grow up overnight.

They understand responsibility and know how to shoulder heavy burdens.

Almost every couple like this in the world is filled with worry.

They all felt that their child was unlucky and came at a very bad time.

Just like animals in nature, when the environment is not suitable for survival, they will naturally choose to stop reproducing.

but.

Even though they are already pregnant and know that their bloodline is continuing, these parents still do everything they can to strive and struggle for their child.

Just like Master Qiu, he matured completely in a very short time for the sake of his child.

They instantly became the spiritual pillar of their community!

Like Master Qiu, they could admit defeat to others, but for the sake of their children, they had to persevere.

But it is precisely because of this that they have an unprecedented obsession with restoring order to the world.

This obsession is so strong, it's like looking up at heaven from hell!

Somewhere within the territory of the State of Chu.

A group of cultivators are engaged in a fierce battle with some demons and monsters.

As you can see, the robes worn by these cultivators all have very obvious patterns such as "Deceiving Heaven Pattern", "Spring Well Pattern", "Righteous Qi Pattern" and "Pillar of Heaven Pattern".

The Heaven-Deceiving Pattern helps them isolate their aura, preventing them from being noticed by demons and monsters, making it easier for them to attack and kill.

The spring well pattern can help cultivators purify the toxins in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

For cultivators, the current Lord of Sweet Dew is now the most revered Dao Lord among all cultivators in the world.

It is one of the key reasons why all cultivators in the world can still live in the present moment!

The "righteousness pattern" is a combination of a book and a ruler.

Books are the wisdom of sages;

The ruler, formerly interpreted as a disciplinary ruler, is a symbol of precepts and regulations.

But now it is more often interpreted as scale, order, and measurement.

Only after the order of heaven and earth is truly lost do people truly understand the meaning and value of order.

People then realized that the sun's constant rising in the east and setting in the west, and the orderly rotation of the twenty-four solar terms year after year, is such a precious thing.

Only then did everyone realize how precious the former order of heaven and earth truly was.

It was on this basis that people began to reflect on the righteous path of the past.

The righteous energy patterns, relying on the power of Confucianism and Taoism, began to shine brightly.

More and more monks began to advocate the "self-discipline and restoration of propriety" promoted by the Holy Master.

However, cultivators throughout the world have their own understanding and new interpretations of these Confucian wisdoms.

for example.

The "rites" in "self-discipline and restoration of rites" are not the kind of etiquette and morality that people in the past understood, but rather the various orders of the world in the past.

The principles of "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness" that the Holy Master once advocated have now been reinterpreted.

All things in nature are created to nourish humankind out of benevolence;
Heaven loves people, and people should also respect Heaven.

The same reason.

Many wise men have also reinterpreted the constancy of sunrise and sunset, the cycle of seasons, and the beneficial energy of heaven and earth as "faith and righteousness."

When cultivators began to discover that relying on the "righteous energy patterns" of the Great Dao of the Sage Master was indeed helpful to their cultivation, more and more cultivators began to reinterpret Confucianism and Taoism.

Heaven and earth possess righteous energy, which manifests in various forms.

The lower part is Heyue, and the upper part is the sun star.

More and more cultivators began to yearn to restore the power of the glorious righteous path of heaven and earth.

As the battle intensified, these evil spirits suddenly became incredibly ghostly, changing their form and burrowing into their bodies.

It seems they want to directly possess someone's body through this method!

But in the next instant, a flower suddenly bloomed on the body of the cultivator who was fighting against these evil spirits, helping him resist the crisis of being possessed.

But before these cultivators could even breathe a sigh of relief, the evil spirit, having failed to possess them, immediately changed its form again.

In the blink of an eye, a cultivator was cut in half at the waist by the evil spirit.

Even worse, some were twisted into pretzel shapes by evil spirits, their screams echoing incessantly.

This is destined to be a tough battle!
But in the end, these monks who cooperated sincerely still achieved victory.

Using magical artifacts enchanted by the hearth fire, they successfully burned many evil spirits to death.

Then, with the help of the Righteous Qi Pattern, he successfully borrowed the power of the Holy Master and crushed the remaining evil spirits with his righteous energy.

The battlefield was covered in blood, and there were ruins everywhere.

but.

These cultivators, who had achieved a pyrrhic victory, were not as sorrowful as expected.

One cultivator skillfully began piecing together the remains of his companion, then used the power of the Blood Courage Mark to mobilize the power of the Human and Demon Dao Venerables in the world to repair their physical bodies.

As you can see, large amounts of flesh and blood are wriggling, healing, and repairing.

Before it had completely perished, it regenerated its remaining limbs.

From the time of the upheaval to now, only eight or nine months have passed, but the cultivation philosophies and methods of attack of cultivators across the land have undergone earth-shattering changes.

The situation is bad, but it doesn't seem that bad!
The existence of the ten Dao Venerables seems to have successfully secured a glimmer of hope for their world.

at the same time.

The Shadow Master, and all the Dao Masters in the world, are now somewhat worried.

"Something's not right, something's really not right!"

The usually reckless old man, the Demon King, now has wrinkles on his face that are almost like deep ravines.

Even on the beautiful face of the Dew Lord, there was deep worry.

"Something is definitely not right. My cultivation level has been increasing far too fast lately!"

The Kitchen God nodded quickly.

"It's too fast, it feels like..."

The Holy Master: "Block all other choices in the world, and then help us grow and rise to power!"

The Demon Lord sneered, "Are you sure you're helping us grow stronger and rise to power, instead of fattening us up before killing us?"

It must be said, the Demon Lord can actually speak.

In short, he silenced all the Dao Lords present!

The power of the disordered world was terrifying; in a short time, their world went straight to its end.

but.

When they became that sliver of hope, so blatantly and openly exposed, the many Dao Lords undoubtedly felt even more terrified! (End of Chapter)