127: Rewards List: Divine Crystals Finally Collected

With the selection settled, the pale gold light orb carrying the [embers of the undying fire] trembled slightly before transforming into a streak of light, crossing space to appear before Lin Zhou's forehead.

It was not a physical entity, but a pinch of ash existing between reality and illusion, carrying specks of starlight and emitting a faint, vast aura that had endured ten thousand tribulations without being extinguished. Lin Zhou could feel the throbbing coming from the Temple of Civilization within him, as well as the instinctive longing and a hint of wariness from the Fire of Civilization.

He did not fuse with it immediately, nor did he even put it into the Sanctuary. At this moment, his condition had not yet recovered and his divine fire was weak; it was by no means an opportune time to come into contact with such a high-tier wonder. He carefully guided it, temporarily sealing it in a temporary storage compartment built into the repair pod that could isolate energy fluctuations.

Exiting the treasury connection, Lin Zhou let out a long sigh of relief. Although his body was still weak, his heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of security and anticipation.

Divinity was sufficient, his Foundation had greatly increased, and the path ahead was clear!

What he needed to do now was to recover patiently, proceed steadily, and adjust his state to an unprecedented Peak, then... ignite the divine fire in one go and leap to become a True God!

In the days that followed, Lin Zhou focused on his recovery without any distractions.

Under the influence of top-tier restoration resources and his own powerful will, his condition improved day by day. The scars on his divine body mended, his Soul became stable and solid, and his weakened divine fire, nourished by the Power Of Faith, slowly but firmly recovered its scale and radiance.

Su Yueyao came to visit once after she had fully recovered. Seeing that Lin Zhou's situation was stable, she felt relieved and went back to continue her secluded meditation to digest what she had gained, especially her insights into the resonance between the Moonlight divinity and the aura of civilization. The two of them tacitly said little; everything was understood without words.

Zhao Hao and the other two also sent good news one after another; their injuries were stable and they were recovering.

Cloud City held a grand victory celebration, and the entire city rejoiced. The names of Lin Zhou and Su Yueyao resounded through the skies, becoming the spiritual symbols of Cloud City. Although Lin Zhou did not attend, he could feel the atmosphere of shared pride and joy permeating the city. This also fed back to him, causing the general faith received by his Domain from the locals of Cloud City to become a bit richer.

Personnel from the Star Domain Organizing Committee and the military visited again to formally handle the transfer of permissions for his 'Three-Star Honorary Citizen' status. They also provided him with a detached villa in the core area of Cloud City, featuring military-grade security, as his new residence, along with an emergency contact channel.

Ten days later.

Lin Zhou felt that his condition had recovered by seventy or eighty percent. Although he was still some distance from his true Peak, he was no longer in any serious trouble; the rest would require time and resources to slowly nurture. Staying in the repair pod no longer made much sense, so he decided to be discharged.

Rising from the repair fluid and feeling the long-lost sensation of solid ground beneath his feet, Lin Zhou's eyes were sharp as he felt the power within him—which, though not back to its full strength, was still majestic. He did not return to the school dormitory but went directly to the villa provided by the military.

The villa environment was quiet and heavily guarded. Below ground, there was a top-tier quiet room constructed with special alloys and runes, sufficient to isolate the interior from the exterior and provide the safest environment for secluded meditation.

Entering the quiet room, the heavy main door closed silently, and layers of energy barriers rose, turning this place into an absolutely private Domain.

Lin Zhou did not immediately begin his deep meditation adjustment. He first sat cross-legged, his consciousness sinking completely into his Domain.

After the Fusion of rewards and these days of self-repair, the Domain had already radiated new vitality.

Its area had expanded to 60 square kilometers, and its boundaries were stable.

Within the [library of wisdom], the Literary Heart Elves worked tirelessly, greatly increasing their research efficiency; the [Hall of Heroes] was solemn and dignified, soothing the spirits of the heroes who died in battle and making the living more cohesive; the [elemental fusion furnace] was connected to the Dragon vein, providing surging power for the Tiangong Dwarves' forging and mechanical operations.

Although the followers had not yet fully recovered from the losses of the great war, their mental outlook was excellent, and their anticipation for the future and faith in my god were at an all-time high.

Lin Zhou's will descended, turning into a magnificent voice that resounded throughout the Domain:

“My people!”

All followers, no matter where they were, stopped what they were doing and knelt devoutly toward the Sanctuary.

“The sparks of civilization have endured tribulations and become even more brilliant! You have fulfilled your duties, and I am deeply gratified.”

“Now, I have obtained the foundation for ascending to godhood. In a few days, I will enter secluded cultivation to adjust my state, hoping to succeed in one go and step into the realm of a True God!”

“During this period, the Domain will operate as usual. You must continue to Cultivate without ceasing, strengthen your Foundations, consolidate your beliefs, and wait for my call!”

“This is a critical leap for our civilization; it requires the strength of the entire race and the unity of all our wills!”

“We obey your divine oracle! May my god ascend the divine throne soon, and may our civilization prosper forever!” Hundreds of millions of followers responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens. The pure Power Of Faith, as if encouraged, surged and swirled above the Domain, becoming increasingly condensed.

Feeling the vigorous vitality, the perfected rules, and the firm beliefs of the followers within the Domain, Lin Zhou felt greatly reassured. This was his Foundation, his most solid support when igniting the divine fire!

His consciousness returned to the quiet room, and Lin Zhou began to take stock of and integrate all his resources.

Ten units of divinity crystals, like ten stars containing the mysteries of the Universe, were carefully placed in the core area of the Temple of Civilization, nurtured by the power of the Sanctuary to ensure their activity and purity.

That pinch of [embers of the undying fire] was still sealed in the isolation device of the quiet room, waiting for the most critical moment.

A massive amount of faith crystals, like a golden ocean, was stored deep within the Sanctuary, ready to be deployed at any time.

Various resource cards, Materials, and Law stones were categorized and stored in the treasury.

The Domain expansion source crystal had also been used, making the Domain space even more ample.

Current Resource Overview (Core):

Divinity: 10 Units (Perfection)

Faith Reserves (Equivalent Crystals): ≈ 52,000 Units (Static, with a continuous daily output of about 120 units)

Special Wonder: embers of the undying fire x1

Domain Status: 60 square kilometers, Rule Completion 88%, Follower Status Good (Recovering)

Personal Status: divine body recovery 85%, Soul recovery 90%, divine fire recovered to 65% (Scale/Brightness), Divine Power reserves full.

Everything is ready, all that's missing is the final push!

This final push would be the complete Perfection of his own state and the full recovery of his Domain and followers.

Lin Zhou estimated that he would need at least half a month to a month to carry out detailed polishing and adjustments to raise his state to a true, impeccable Peak.

He was not impatient. The realm of a True God concerned his future path; he had to strive for Perfection and could not afford any half-heartedness.

After formulating his subsequent adjustment plan, Lin Zhou began his orderly recovery and Cultivation in this absolutely safe quiet room. Every day, he nurtured his divine fire with faith, moisturized his divine body and Soul with spiritual items, and simultaneously made subtle adjustments to the rules of the Domain through the Domain link, guiding his followers to rest and recoup.

Time passed quietly in focused Cultivation.

Lin Zhou could clearly feel that he was stepping toward that optimal threshold one step at a time.

Divinity was complete, and the path ahead was clear.

Once his state reached Perfection, he could knock on the door of a True God and open the true era of gods that belonged to him!