Through active research and participation in practical activities, and by actively engaging with the people, "Xue Qinghe's" confusion quickly dissipated.
As one "vocational school" after another was established, the slaves across the Heaven Dou Empire, or rather, the former slaves, were also settled and educated.
They emerged from their initial confusion and bewilderment. The new emperor's establishment of "vocational schools" was not to re-enslave them but to teach them skills, giving them a chance to survive on the Douluo Continent.
For a time, voices of gratitude and praise were heard everywhere.
"The new emperor is named Xue Qinghe. He is the one who changed our lives, he is..."
"No, I heard this was planned by the Geo Archon!"
"Regardless of who it is, we should be grateful, we should give thanks."
It's unclear what "Xue Qinghe" was thinking, but she occasionally promoted Zhongli's achievements, as if the saying "Zhongli enjoys the fortune and faith of the Heaven Dou Empire" was not a joke.
Indeed, it was no joke. She put in a lot of effort in this regard.
The reason the first Angel God could ascend to godhood was not only because she eradicated evil but also due to the power of "propaganda."
Without propaganda, how could she have gained so much faith?
"While bringing happiness to the people, gathering some faith will also be beneficial for the future."
Although these people believed in the Geo Archon and "Xue Qinghe," Xue Qinghe was already dead, and it was Qian Renxue who was doing the work.
They didn't believe in the name Xue Qinghe but in the person now, so the power of faith naturally flowed to Qian Renxue.
Even without reaching level 99 or the peak of quasi-godhood, one could still absorb the power of faith.
Twenty thousand years later, there was a healing angel soul master who, during a plague, healed hundreds of thousands of people and rose from a Soul Sage to a pseudo-demigod.
This was the benefit of faith. Of course, that person nearly died. If not for another quasi-god sharing their lifespan with her, she would have died upon reaching pseudo-demigod status.
Qian Renxue's soul power was rapidly increasing, though not too exaggeratedly.
Now, she had reached the Soul Douluo level and had made significant progress within it.
Heaven Dou City, Zhongli's residence.
Zhongli's eyelids twitched from time to time. He once again felt the power of betrayal.
Good grief, the number of believers, or rather, subjects, was increasing...
If he weren't slacking off, this would be a good thing.
But for him, for an old man like him, it wasn't a good thing.
"Zhongli, Zhongli, why didn't you persuade Master Diluc?"
Suddenly, a voice interrupted Zhongli's thoughts.
Zhongli was slightly stunned, then, after a moment of thought, said, "Where Diluc wants to go is his freedom, just like his belief in freedom."
"Going out to wander and do heroic deeds is quite suitable for a young man like him."
"But, but, he's unfamiliar with the place..."
Paimon said worriedly. After all, they were all "in this together," and now they were parting ways, which was quite distressing.
"Once, the whole world had no roads. Then, as more people walked, roads appeared."
"It was the pioneers who paved the way for today's bustling traffic."
"Sigh~"
Paimon held her head in her hands, feeling dizzy.
She understood every word Zhongli said, but when put together, she was left confused and contemplative.
And a bit of a headache.
She didn't know what she was thinking back then, why she had to send this person over first!
"Your Majesty, I plan to travel around and see if any other acquaintances have crossed over to the Douluo Continent."
At this moment, Xianyun walked in from the door and said.
Before Zhongli could say anything, Paimon widened her eyes in disbelief.
"Miss Xianyun, are you leaving too?"
"I'm not leaving, just seeing if there are people who need help and if anyone from Liyue has arrived."
What's the difference?
Paimon scratched her head, not understanding.
"Go ahead, be safe."
Zhongli knew Xianyun's strength. Under normal circumstances, there was nothing on the Douluo Continent that could threaten her.
But the Douluo Continent now was slightly abnormal.
However, it didn't matter much. As long as Xianyun was still on the Douluo Continent, he could sense if she was in danger through the power of the earth.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xianyun cupped her hands, then lightly tapped the ground with her left foot, transforming into a cyan crane before disappearing.
Not all cranes are white. The reason the Cloud Retainer appears white is because she applies powder, meaning she wears makeup.
Her true color is actually cyan.
"Huh?!"
Paimon was stunned. Another one had left, just like that.
The two acquaintances who had just arrived had left so soon!
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a year had passed.
In this year, the Heaven Dou Empire had undergone tremendous changes, especially among the people.
Of course, people also noticed changes on the Douluo Continent.
Things like Hilichurls and elemental slimes, which were never seen on the Douluo Continent, had now appeared.
Originally, according to the Spirit Hall's plans, there should have been major actions next.
But in this past year, they had been too busy to act, and now that things had stabilized a bit, they had lost the motivation.
Plans couldn't keep up with changes.
Those who had obtained god positions saw their soul power skyrocket in this past year, as if someone was afraid they would fall behind.
The contents and rewards of the trials were mostly related to soul power.
Ning Fengzhi broke through to the Title Douluo level, shattering the curse that auxiliary types couldn't reach Title Douluo.
Unfortunately, he was a bit old, otherwise, it would have been worth promoting.
Of course, there were some interesting things about Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Rongrong and Oscar were working hard, but there was no progress.
But Ning Fengzhi, who had reduced his efforts, had three newborns.
Their birth carried the hopes of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
As long as one of them inherited the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, that person would become the next sect leader, and the pressure on Ning Fengzhi would lessen.
Although he had obtained a god's inheritance and had the chance to become a god, he hadn't forgotten his sect.
He hadn't publicized his god inheritance. It was only when his soul ring age increase was discovered that Chen Xin and Gu Rong found out.
"Good, good, good!"
"To think that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could produce a god!"
As for whose inheritance he had obtained, Ning Fengzhi was too embarrassed to say.
After all, he still had a bit of face to maintain.