You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

"Let's showcase our novelties like corals and pearls first, even if it means losing money, just to let everyone know that these things exist."

"That's right, money is secondary."

The prosperity of Xiayi deeply impressed the group, making them realize that it had no shortage of market demand.

They are either rich or noble.

Big shots care about style.

Every single product should try to align itself with the Heavenly Ritual to elevate its quality and create an advertising effect. Even if it doesn't sell, it's fine to just leave it there and tempt people.

Jiang Jing began to ponder, determined to participate in the tribute offering.

Besides the officially ordered minimum tribute, donations from the public are also welcome, as they will all be given back in the end. Heaven is benevolent and virtuous; as long as we understand its intentions, it will generously reward its people.

He pondered how to sell the product while observing the numerous offerings.

A significant portion of them are exquisite handicrafts crafted by skilled artisans, meticulously carved and adorned with precious stones.

It is well known that the high priest loved carving, but he only carved images of the embodiment of the divine. In addition, he wore jewelry in religious activities, a significant portion of which was provided by the official kilns, but there were also gifts, ostensibly tributes, but in reality, they were also offerings to the high priest.

That's amazing.

This group of people has clever ideas everywhere, and they always want to show them off.

Regardless of what the usually indifferent Feng Tianyin thinks, the priesthood will definitely welcome it, especially since the Great Prophet makes no secret of his fondness for jewelry.

They certainly welcomed the tribute.

Even if you're used to living frugally every day, you still need to indulge in a little luxury occasionally.

Jiang Jing believes that the High Priest is willing to accept more goods. As long as this important figure does not specifically block commercial channels, he is confident that he can open up the sales network and achieve a win-win situation through cooperation.

Since the capital is so prosperous, there should be no shortage of market demand; it's just a matter of who has the ability to make money.

thump~

The long, resonant chimes rang out, echoing far and wide, seemingly accompanied by a feeling of cleansing the soul.

"It's the bell that's ringing to start the ceremony, it's coming!"

The Great Qian Dynasty had long adopted the water clock for timekeeping, and after several iterations, it had become the most accurate method of the current era, so it should be noon. Sure enough, everyone fell silent, solemnly watching the honor guard emerge from the temple.

Surrounded by admirers, Feng Tianyin ascended the steps and went straight to the altar on the rooftop.

Even though she was separated from the city center by the city gate, it didn't prevent everyone from vaguely seeing her tall figure, as if an energy was illuminating her soul and creating her image.

On the eve of the arrival of the Heavenly Way, the transcendental constraints of Terra weakened, and the support of faith for the High Priest became increasingly evident.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of what's happening at a high level.

A beauty that could topple kingdoms and cities.

Anyone would be stunned by such beauty; she was truly a celestial being descended from heaven.

Under the spotlight, the girl's black and white hair was covered with a halo, seemingly combed into a silver-gray luster.

Feng Tianyin was already very familiar with the process and could feel the surging power of faith coming towards her. The entire Daqian territory, including the vassal states, began the regional sacrificial ceremonies simultaneously with minimal time discrepancies.

She witnessed the fervent spiritual energy of piety resounding everywhere.

In fact, it is not without impurities. When believers are of varying quality and the worship methods are primitive and unfiltered, it will inevitably cause danger. Ordinary people who imitate it will only bring trouble upon themselves.

However, he himself was unaffected.

From beginning to end, Feng Tianyin never felt that there was anything wrong with these impure beliefs that mixed together different ideas.

They even have the capacity to purify a portion of it; for example, the part of the faith that Gengantana has been receiving has been filtered beforehand.

The times have not yet developed to the point where high-quality faith can be provided.

But Feng Tianyin, unafraid of impurities, was already utilizing them to strengthen herself, subtly elevating her perception to a higher level. She didn't need to "see"; instead, she swept across the temple area with a single thought, taking it all in.

It's clear at a glance.

Although the area is not large, it far exceeds the details that can be seen with the naked eye, and transcends the senses; it is an amplification of that mysterious spiritual sense.

Similarly, the highest heavens are no longer far away.

The gray-haired girl looked up and gazed into the distance, and everyone seemed to sense something and looked up as well.

hum!

The sky was bathed in light, the heavens seemed to open up, and a dazzling band of light came from a vertical direction far higher than the universe, blotting out the sun and making the entire Terra look as brilliant as if a palette had been overturned.

It is a sign of the coming of the Heavenly Way, and His imagery is even stronger.

Never forget.

The Haiyan guild, located far away in the city gate area, was stunned, and their knees buckled, causing them to kneel down involuntarily.

Looking around, everyone joined in the worship.

Mortals cannot help but feel awe in the face of such magnificent power, as if the universe itself has lost its mystery, as if a giant lid has been lifted from the dome of the sky, revealing the dazzling galaxy to all. So that's how it is—the distant outer world?

Jiang Jing began to understand why the people of Daqian loved exploration and research; there was just one reason:

curiosity.

Every ten years, Heaven presents them with a dazzling display of wonder that captivates the soul; how could they not yearn for it?

Therefore, the Heavenly Dao Sect is destined to emphasize pioneering spirit and enterprising attitude.

It was born from a transcendent existence, yet it also revealed scientific laws, popularized knowledge, and encouraged everyone to conduct research. This tension manifested by the Way of Heaven has also become part of the inner spirit of the people of Daqian.

Meanwhile, the sky grew brighter.

It seems as if one can sense that dazzling beauty approaching from afar, a simple stroke that brings the world into existence.

The lords of the various city-states were even more shocked in their seats of observation. Because they were facing the same direction as the high priest, they could feel the will of the descent. They trembled all over and gritted their teeth to keep their balance.

Magnificent!

There is no emotion like fear, only the trembling of a person in the face of absolutely vast things.

Fear or hatred cannot describe Him.

He simply exists here, contained within the rules of the world, and in a single thought there is a vast cause and effect, enough to mobilize the laws and truths.

It seems Daqian is climbing too high.

The newly joined lords were shocked, thinking that it was truly rare for the will of Heaven to choose this land. They became even more convinced that their choice to join was absolutely correct, and that they had made a huge profit at this moment.

"Fortunately, we didn't fight the Great Qian to the bitter end back then, otherwise it would have been troublesome."

"The Way of Heaven is indeed real, and so is the blessing. He will lead us to spiritual ascension."

"The right path is right before me; I made the right choice."

The feudal lords who participated were filled with pride and excitement, their admiration for the Great Qian Dynasty growing even stronger, and their hearts completely devoted to the High Priest. After all, that beam of light was clearly aimed at Feng Tianyin, a truly exceptional case.

Such a high standard is to the point that it makes one unable to feel jealous.

The gap is huge.

Only a ruler of the Great Qian Dynasty who possesses both virtue and talent can attract attention—no, it's someone on a higher level, whose elevation by the Heavenly Dao is enough to demonstrate its importance.

Those people really benefited from it.

Many scribes and priests shared this view, especially those who had returned from being dispatched from various regions.

For the first time, everyone witnessed the arrival of the divine order from the viewing area.

It was clear that Feng Tianyin seemed to be enveloped in a layer of rosy light, connected to an existence in the infinite distance. If an ordinary person were to face her, they would probably be unable to move on the spot. Behind that gentle aura was a powerful pressure.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

The composed high priest burned incense for several days as usual, and the offerings, under the watchful eye of Heaven, were even more magnificent than before.

She could also sense that the administrator privileges were being rapidly activated.

Xia He is checking past log records.

A significant portion of the data was recorded by Feng Tianyin for the system, meticulously describing the changes that occurred during the round. The report was rigorous, concise, and in a standard office style.

not bad.

Xia He understood most of it after just a quick glance. It was written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, unlike some colleagues' reports which were a complete mess. They even made one wonder how college entrance exam essays were written.

AI generators are so useful.

With the basic information and progress displayed by Daqian, she quickly grasped the situation.

My concentration seems to be much better than before...

Not entirely. It's more accurate to say that it allows for quick, focused thinking on one thing while simultaneously being aware of everything around it, making it considerably more perceptive. Has working made one healthier? Is that even human?

I don't understand, but I am deeply moved.

Extraneous thoughts are not something a working animal should worry about; one can only relax a little in a game.

Xia He, having cleared her mind of distractions, continued to check on the situation in Da Qian. The system only displayed the most information for reference during the transition between rounds:

【Da Qian】

[Current political system: Imperial enfeoffment system] No need to change for now.

Feng Tianyin has mastered this feudal system and is intentionally attracting the attention of the city-states in the southern part of the Great Plains, laying the groundwork for vying for regional control. There is no need to interfere with her in the short term.

[Currently under effective control: 200 million]

An extra 5 in the blink of an eye? Upon closer inspection, it makes sense, because the mechanism's judgment is more pragmatic:

It's not that 5 more people were born, but rather that 5 people's spirits were devoted to the Great Qian Dynasty.

really.

Each Heavenly Dao Festival brings a significant increase in population, effectively controlling the spread of the virus, since there are always some outsiders coming to observe.

It's not hard to understand why they immediately converted and decided to settle in Daqian.

There aren't many people like this in a single city, but now there are quite a few in several cities in Daqian.

Each of them is equivalent to a prime location that attracts surrounding labor. Don't forget that there are a series of benefits within the Great Qian territory, such as high happiness level, high livability, low taxation, and low risk.

A lighthouse from the classical era.

When Xia He looked at the border plots, she was struck by the striking sign that their attractiveness to the surrounding area had skyrocketed.