Their commission was suspicious.

Becoming a god seems to be the pursuit of many people.

Only those who are completely at odds with Chen Luo would feel that becoming a god under Chen Luo's command is a painful thing, but being included in the Investiture of the Gods is much freer than being turned into a puppet.

The potential audience for doll-like figures is also in the millions.

This is just a celestial vessel.

If it were a planet with an average lifespan of less than a hundred years, this number would increase by tens or hundreds of times, or even nearly a thousand times.

“First of all, you’re not good enough.” Chen Luo’s first condition immediately killed Isamara’s interest.

"In a sense, anyone can be listed on the Investiture of the Gods, but the problem is that once someone enters the Investiture of the Gods, even a little bit of their true spirit is dealt with by the Investiture of the Gods, and there is never any possibility of escaping. Why would you sign such a contract of servitude?" Chen Luo looked at the group of people who were very interested in this matter with a strange expression.

"But...aren't the side effects of the Investiture of the Gods less severe than those of becoming a puppet? It's just that your life and death are controlled by others, right?" Xiao Shi, who knew a little about the Investiture of the Gods, asked.

"You used the word 'just' well. Isn't it serious that life and death are controlled by others? Moreover, the holder of the Investiture of the Gods has absolute command over the gods in the Investiture of the Gods."

"But... the benefits of being deified are really high. The thought that others can become stronger than me without doing anything makes me very unhappy." Xiao Shi put her hands on her hips.

Xiao Shi's current strength hasn't even reached the three-digit level yet.

Three-digit numbers refer to an all-around field, meaning a field in which one possesses all abilities (although three-digit numbers often do not truly represent complete omnipotence).

Xiao Shi's powers naturally cannot achieve omnipotence, and judging solely by strength... he still cannot. Even within the same level of strength, there is a difference between the highest and lowest levels.

Moreover, the Investiture of the Gods contains a double-digit number of spirit ranks...

This is no longer just building a group of gods centered on itself; this is practically building a miniature garden centered on itself!

It's hard to say what level Xiao Shi's strength would reach if he were enhanced by the River God's power, but... he definitely wouldn't be able to defeat the strongest form of the Degenerate Wind, and naturally, he wouldn't be able to defeat the strongest form of the Special Spirit in the Investiture of the Gods.

In addition, the Investiture of the Gods, having been elevated to a world-class artifact, gained the recognition of the Dimensional Sea, greatly increasing its versatility... The gods it conferred also have high versatility when using their abilities in other worlds.

While it can't match the ability to conceptualize and transform, it can still achieve 80% to 90% of its potential without much trouble.

Thinking about this made Xiao Shi feel even more frustrated, because Xiao Shi's current ability is only about 80% universal.

In some unreasonable worlds, its universality might drop to 50%.

Fortunately, the worlds where Xiaoshi is more active are either within the Honkai world (Starry Sky Railway, Genshin Impact) or encompass all things (Little Garden), and so far he has not been treated too harshly.

"I may be annoyed, but what can I do? No matter how much you plead, I won't make you a god." Chen Luo said arrogantly.

"Hehehe." Xiao Shi made a face at Chen Luo.

"Alright, stop complaining. The Investiture of the Gods has been an annoying thing since ancient times. For those immortals who believe that their fate is in their own hands, restricting their freedom and even their life and death is more painful than killing them. Those gods are essentially no different from puppets."

In the eyes of the immortals of the three religions, the Investiture of the Gods was nothing but bad luck.

If there are still immortals with a path to enlightenment in the future, who will be included in the Investiture of the Gods?

In the Investiture of the Gods, only a few cultivators of humble origins and with no prospect of immortality were willing to be listed on the Investiture of the Gods.

Otherwise, why would the Investiture of the Gods be called a great calamity?

However, for those who are merely mortals and cannot achieve immortality, entering the Investiture of the Gods is indeed a good way.

For example, Fei Lian and E Lai, the former successors of the God of Ice Dissolution among the seven positions held by the Seven Great Demons, were originally wicked villains in the Shang Dynasty. Because the Investiture of the Gods was less than 365 days, and was missing two, they were brought in to be beheaded as an emergency measure.

They really got a huge advantage.

However, for those bright futures like Xiao Shi and others who might find tools in the Dimensional Sea to elevate themselves to a higher level, there's no need to be on the Investiture of the Gods list.

Even if they can't find it, Chen Luo can use raw stones to find a map for them.

But he was only looking for maps, because the level of advancement items were very expensive to exchange for real items, and Chen Luo probably couldn't even afford one.

"But speaking of which... followers and puppets could be included in the Investiture of the Gods." Just as Xiao Shi was gradually finding psychological comfort and regaining her mental balance under Chen Luo's persuasion, Chen Luo's words made Xiao Shi unable to hold back again.

Xiao Shi and many people in the bar trusted Chen Luo exceptionally much. In addition, Chen Luo's personality was indeed like that. Even if his true spirit was controlled by Chen Luo after he entered the Investiture of the Gods and he was unaware of his own life or death, they were still quite at ease.

Therefore, the Investiture of the Gods was indeed a meteoric rise for them.

Now that you've rejected Xiaoshi and many other potential customers, you're telling me you can let heroic spirits and puppets enter the Investiture of the Gods?

"Why should I?"

"The Investiture of the Gods was originally a list that could only be filled by the dead. The gods on it were somewhat similar to Heroic Spirits. The relationship between the gods on the Investiture of the Gods and their holders was very similar to that between Heroic Spirits and their Masters. As for the Heroic Spirits that belong to me, they are already under my command because of the Command Seals, so it doesn't matter whether they are on the Investiture of the Gods or not. The same applies to the puppets."

The original process of bestowing titles upon the gods in the Investiture of the Gods was to first summon the souls of the deceased using a soul-summoning banner, and then bestow titles upon them.

Moreover, this is a mandatory process. It's like being dragged away and chopped off to make up the numbers for the god of ice melting and disintegration.

Now, after some modifications, it has become an optional process.

"Hmm!" Xiao Shi's eyes were now fixed on Chen Luo, and he kept making sounds like a puppy wanting to bite.

Xiao Shi suspected that Chen Luo was targeting him.

Everyone else has a spot, but you don't, right?

"Alright, stop feeling resentful. Later... I'll get you something nice."

"What good stuff?"

"The four demonic energies: earth, water, wind, and fire," Chen Luo said.

“…I don’t want it.” Xiao Shi looked disgusted.

"Why? Earth, water, wind, and fire are the four fundamental elements that make up the world. Moreover, they are demonic energy and your Herald of Knowledge, whose formless and willless nature is quite compatible. They are also special spoils of war that I obtained, and they have absolute versatility. If you nurture them properly, they can even help you step into the omnipotent realm of the Little Garden (three digits)."

"Obviously, because it will make you ugly." Xiao Shi spread his hands.

"..."

"..." The other girls, who also had some desire for this demonic energy, were quite impressed by Xiao Shi's reasoning, as he was able to get straight to the point.

That makes so much sense!

"Do you want it? Mei, I also have some Thunder Demon Qi here, which can amplify lightning power."

"No." Mei quickly shook her head.

Even Mei, the Herrscher, was somewhat wary of Chen Luo's wickedness.

"What if it doesn't make you ugly?" Chen Luo tried to sell.

After all, Chen Luo doesn't need that much demonic energy.

Chen Luo only needs the gold one, since the demonic energy amplification effect doesn't stack.

However, since the primordial demonic energy was precious and Chen Luo was unwilling to give it to strangers, he could only find a few suitable people among his acquaintances.

Giving gifts is inherently unfair, so naturally Chen Luo can give them to whomever he wants.

“Then I’ll take it.” Herrscher Mei suddenly stepped forward.

"Huh?" Raiden Mei was taken aback.

Raiden Mei felt she knew Herrscher Mei well enough; she shouldn't be someone who wanted everything.

"Give me the bride price, and she's yours." Herrscher Mei suddenly pushed Raiden Mei forward.

"???"

"Holy crap, Mei, if you're not busy, go bite a lighter, don't joke around like that." Chen Luo was completely dumbfounded.

How can your thinking be so unconventional?

Does the demonic energy of thunder have anything to do with betrothal gifts?

Someone needs to come to the rescue!

"Hmm, biting a lighter? Oh, isn't this Chen Luo? Let me tell you, biting a lighter will get your account banned. I've been banned before." Gui Naifen suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Li Sushang was also with her.

Chapter 2034: Let Pado get the position of God of Wealth through connections?

Chen Luo admitted that he breathed a huge sigh of relief when he saw Gui Naifen leading Li Sushang out.

Is it possible that the user-friendly plugin didn't remind itself because this was also part of its plan?

Seeing that someone had suddenly disrupted her plans, Herrscher Mei glared at the other person with displeasure.

After regaining her senses, Raiden Mei quickly returned to Herrscher Mei's side.

Noticing the strange looks she was getting from others, Raiden Mei glared at Herrscher Mei reproachfully: "What were you saying just now?"

"He has the desire but not the courage." Herrscher Mei crossed her arms and glanced disdainfully at Raiden Mei.

Raiden Mei's breath hitched when she was rebuked.

"How dare you say that to me? Why don't you go? Are you too scared?" Raiden Mei said angrily.

"Yeah, I wouldn't dare. So what? I've only been out a few times. If I were the one who kept coming out, in less than three months... no, in less than three weeks, Chen Luo would be stuck at home taking care of his wife and children." Herrscher Mei looked at Raiden Mei with disdain.

"?!!"

Raiden Mei now understands how Chen Luo felt just now.

Herrscher Mei is now able to appear in the outside world through the Tiger Talisman, and she's become a bit more cheerful. Raiden Mei is really happy about this, but aren't you being a little too cheerful?

Are you one of those legendary social terrorists?

Raiden Mei had to admit that Herrscher Mei was more suitable to be the Herrscher of Thunder than she was.

“Then go for it! You have a body now, don’t you?” Raiden Mei retorted defiantly.

That's easy for you to say. If you're so capable, why don't you go and do it yourself?

"..." Herrscher Mei remained unmoved, seemingly ignoring Raiden Mei's words.

Kiana, who had gone to buy food with Bronya, returned to the group at this point. Seeing the strange atmosphere in the group, she didn't sense anything was wrong and went to Raiden Mei's side.

"Mei, what happened? Why are everyone looking at me strangely?" Kiana asked, puzzled.

"Ahem, I don't know," Raiden Mei said with a forced smile.

Raiden Mei can't possibly say that her Herrscher personality sold herself out for a piece of the Electric Demon's demonic energy, can she?

Honestly, I think using the Tiger Talisman, Rabbit Talisman, and Primal Thunder Demon Aura as betrothal gifts for Raiden Mei, while sending Herrscher Mei as her dowry, would be a perfect combo.

However, Chen Luo also turned a deaf ear to the suggestion of a more user-friendly plugin.

"So this is what you're planning to do..."

“We’re planning to go to Suiyuan, the most terrifying haunted place on Luofu Mountain. I’ve heard that a lot of strange things have happened there recently, so I think if we do a live stream there, we’ll definitely gain a lot of fans!” Gui Naifen said excitedly.

"Aren't you afraid of encountering ghosts?"

“It’s alright, Changshang said she would protect me.” Gui Naifen pointed to Li Sushang next to her.

"...Too many elements." Chen Luo sighed, rubbing his head.

"Right, right? With so many elements, as long as the live stream is entertaining, it'll definitely gain a huge number of fans! So Chen Luo, do you want to come?" Gui Naifen asked.

"Forget it, if I go, it won't be considered a paranormal event anymore," Chen Luo shook his head.

Moreover, the "too many factors" Chen Luo mentioned did not refer to Gui Naifen's trip to Suiyuan, but rather to what he had heard today.

If nothing unexpected happens, Silver Wolf will lose 76 accounts today, Gui Naifen will encounter the judge of the Ten Kings' Court today, and the Ether Front will be there in a couple of days...

If the main character really has to participate in all the events, wouldn't that mean splitting the main character into three parts?

Is it really possible for Xing to finish so much work in such a short time?

Chen Luo was somewhat curious.

However, on another note, the Star's "tool person" stickers seem to have expired.

If I run into Xing in the afternoon, I can give her another one.

Xing will probably be very busy in the coming days.

While testing the security measures of the Black Tower space station, he also formed a ghost-hunting team and went to fight on the Ether front.

Sure enough, the main characters are all destined for a life of hard work.

In that case...

Chen Luo glanced at the three "tool person" stickers in his hand and decided to give all three to Xing.

Chen Luo wants to use the River God's power to help Xing.

Fortunately, for some reason, no dispute has yet arisen between Interstellar Peace Corporation and Golden Man Alley.