From God of Lies to Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 147: A Perfect Cycle

Malmö, Sweden.

In this city where Wish Power had only just begun to coalesce, Bai Yang found an unoccupied house and temporarily moved in.

When he manipulated the world, he rarely felt any special sense of physical reality. To prevent himself from completely detaching from that grounding sensation, he always sought out lively, populated places to reside, much like the house he currently occupied.

Even though Bai Yang would not have much contact or interaction with the people of this city or the world at large, he still enjoyed doing this.

It allowed him to maintain a degree of humanity, to think in the manner of a mortal rather than as a deity.

It was the same reason he still ate meals, even though he no longer needed food to sustain himself.

This time, however, the one providing him with food was no longer Alvin, but The Core.

This entity, which controlled the information of death across the world, was currently wearing an apron and slicing a pineapple pizza for Bai Yang.

Meanwhile, the television in front of them broadcasted the BBC's coverage of recent global news:

"Yesterday, California Governor Nuland stated that she will continue to issue stern warnings to the Apache Tribe in the south, hoping they will not cross boundaries and affect the surrounding populace!""Across New York State, more werewolf rumors have surfaced. A spokesperson for the National Security Department claimed that these so-called werewolves are sheer nonsense, nothing more than lies fabricated by cultists to expand their influence. However, today we received reports of the simultaneous disappearance of several high-ranking officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are still following up on specific details!"

"In Southern Illinois, small town residents report inexplicably frequent sightings of bats..."

"As for Florida, particularly the area around Miami, apart from the slow progress of city restoration, the most prominent development is the influx of pilgrimage groups from all over the world. Some have even renamed the local beach 'Bennett Beach' to commemorate the great contributions of Cardinal Angus Bennett to this city!"

Watching the news, Bai Yang nodded in gratification.

Even without his direct manipulation, the people in these cities were steadily moving forward in the predetermined direction, which put his mind completely at ease.

"Sometimes, there is no need to push the world forward. People will advance on their own, and often do a rather spectacular job of it, don't they?"

Bai Yang remarked with a smile. Behind that smile lay his absolute control over these supernatural events!

The original inhabitants of the Apache Tribe, relying on Evan's two grand ceremonies of war, had successfully united the hearts of all their people.

Not only were the indigenous people of America filled with yearning, but even the north in Canada and the south in Mexico now harbored believers of the indigenous gods.

This was the fundamental reason behind Nuland's negotiations with them. These indigenous groups had already surpassed the boundaries of stable development and were striding toward independence.

Over in New York State, agents from the Special Affairs Processing Bureau were fiercely clashing with the werewolves. The re-emergence of that demon had left the entirety of Manhattan extremely troubled.

The vampires in Illinois were still just a rumor, but at the same time, Lincoln's descendant, a police officer named Chris, had completed his basic training as a vampire hunter.

The Miami incident was an even clearer sign of the Roman Catholic Holy See recovering from its former decline. All religions around the world that believed in The Lord flocked there on pilgrimage.

Angus was genuinely there, rooting out the parasites within The Church and rebuilding its former system.

Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows, the Solomon Cult established by Jose had made contact with certain figures in the Middle East. It seemed that King Solomon, originally a monarch of the Central Asian region, was showing signs of returning to his birthplace!

"It truly is a time of vibrant vitality, with all things fiercely competing!" Bai Yang remarked with a sigh, looking at the news before him while contemplating even greater matters.

Alvin nodded beside him. "Crown, I can feel that the Wish Power in many cities is still growing rapidly. Every day, new people join the ranks of those who believe in the gods, becoming brand-new providers of Wish Power!"

"They are all transcendent beings acting within a defined framework. Naturally, there won't be too many problems!" Bai Yang declared. He had now discovered the benefits of Igniting Divine Fire.

Aside from defining the boundaries of behavior and igniting history, Divine Fire possessed another characteristic: its binding nature over its own system. When Bai Yang threw the Bible and various Catholic scriptures into the Divine Fire and began altering history, the shadow known as "God" was already looming over this world.

Therefore, all transcendent beings throughout America, aside from the indigenous people, were passively maintaining the authority belonging to "God," regardless of what actions they took.

This point was incredibly important, because the vast majority of Bai Yang's Wish Power was currently being provided by those Christians. This maintenance allowed him to continue harvesting a steady, endless stream of Wish Power!

After thoroughly duping a genuine demigod using Wish Power and God Power, Bai Yang fully realized just how terrifying the things he could accomplish were, provided he had enough God Power to support him!

"Crown, do you mean that your framework is already finished?" Alvin asked curiously.

"Yes!" Bai Yang said with a smile. "Every system now has a beginning and an end!"

"We have molded the priest, the nun, the paladin, and the saint. In truth, these four individuals will represent four distinct roles in the future North American Holy See!"

"The priest represents administrative power. In the capacity of a bishop, they will conduct preaching, interpret doctrines, and focus on spreading faith."

"The nun represents divine power. She is the highest manifestation of the gods, the ultimate pinnacle of belief, and the final dignity of The Church."

"The paladin represents the shadow department. Embodying authority, strength, stealth, and secrecy, they are the sharp knife and the frontline against evil demons!"

"As for the saint, they represent judgment. Pure and just, the saint will retake control of the Religious Tribunal, acting as an arbiter to execute internal purges and integration!"

Bai Yang stated calmly, "These four individuals are enough to support all operations of the Roman Catholic Holy See in the Americas. This is also the future developmental trend I have set for The Church. Loyalty, purity, valor, and justice are more than enough to allow the new Church to truly establish a foothold on this continent!"

"However, now that they have power, they naturally need enemies. One cannot grow without experiencing battle. The growing might of the Catholic Church will inevitably compress the living space of others, and thus, opposing forces have emerged!"

"I have designed two. One is the Central American deities, and the other is the evil god pantheon comprised of demons, dark creatures, and sorcerers!"

"Let us set aside the Central American deities for now. Their power will not concentrate in the north anytime soon. Instead, they will first head south to seek out their true origins, to find more of their bloodline kin, and to gather enough people capable of igniting divine fire!"

"As for the demons, they will obtain more power, greater authority, and even the power of infinite destruction. This is the very essence of a demon!"

Hearing this, Alvin asked curiously, "Crown, wouldn't this create an imbalance? If the dark forces are too strong, won't that... cause a severe imbalance in combat power?"

"It won't. First of all, the forces of darkness will definitely never unify. Those beings filled with desires and evil thoughts will only ever scheme to dominate all on their own, rather than coexist for mutual benefit!" Bai Yang chuckled. "Besides, isn't our very existence meant for taking sides unfairly?"

"Our primary goal is not to kill people. We even need to control the death toll, ensuring that the population remains at a reasonable or even positively growing stage!"

"Only on this foundation, by making them truly feel the danger of darkness and evil, will they harbor deep, unwavering belief in these things!"

Bai Yang finally concluded, "In a sense, our interests and those of The Church are actually aligned, just moving in different directions! The Church shepherds the believers, while we shepherd the gods and divine faith!"

"This is a template, a mold that can be continuously extended and radiated outwards from other places!"

"As long as this structure remains, the Wish Power we need will flow endlessly toward us—stable, pure, clear, and natural!"

With Luowa's arrival in this world, Bai Yang had actually gained an even clearer understanding of his own actions.

The rise of Christianity and the establishment of "God's" Divine Fire was the most exceptional template he could possibly conceive!

Alvin nodded slightly. "Darkness brings fear, and light brings hope. Both can provide Wish Power. This is a perfect cycle. Can this cycle truly be sustained across this continent..."

"Bang!" Right at that moment, the sharp crack of a gun rang out by their ears!

A smile graced the corners of Bai Yang's lips. "You see, hasn't the variable of this continent just arrived?"