From God of Lies to Lord of All Worlds

Chapter 246: A Formal Invitation from the Buddhist Sect

After everyone gained a deeper understanding of "Buddha" and "Bodhisattva," their inner apprehension growing stronger than before, Professor Thomas leisurely began the next phase of his presentation.

"Do not panic too much, everyone. This is merely speculation. The reality of the situation is undoubtedly more complex and mysterious. Perhaps the advent of the supernatural simply caused an elevation in power levels?"

"Let us not scare ourselves. This is, after all, India's affair. That Venerable Elder of theirs hasn't asked for our help, so we just need to sit back and watch!"

His remark actually drew light chuckles from the surrounding crowd.

It made sense. How much could the events occurring on the South Asian subcontinent really affect them?

This was a nation that could be considered one of the furthest from America. Even if something were to happen, it likely had nothing to do with them!

Moreover, it was a country globally renowned for its stubbornness, making it even less of their concern. Compared to worrying about themselves, watching the spectacle unfold in India was undoubtedly much more entertaining.

Upon realizing this, the gazes of the crowd gradually brightened.

Then, Professor Thomas continued his performance. "I merely wanted to remind everyone that if this Bodhisattva possesses such formidable power, what about a true Buddha? That World-Honored One, Tathagata? And by comparing such power, just how mighty must our Lord be?"

This subtle advertisement for the Catholic Church was effortlessly planted into everyone's ears, prompting deeper reflection. 'Indeed, if the Lord could encompass such a vast realm, He must be far more powerful than the others, right?'Knowing when to stop, Thomas smoothly shifted the topic. "Therefore, what we will discuss next concerns the issue of that special virtual world!"

"We must be clear on one point: this 'virtual' is not the virtual reality you understand. It is a special world capable of bearing souls!"

"There is no shortage of Americans in Kolkata. We have factories, merchants, lawyers, and immigrants there. So, in the incident three days ago, they were also swept up in it and suffered heavy casualties. According to statistics, less than a third of them woke up from that nightmare!"

"The rest have all become part of the 'shapers' working outside Kolkata!"

When these words were spoken, many shuddered with fear.

The crowd had naturally heard about the treatment of these people. This terrifying disaster did not care whether you were an Original Inhabitant of India; it chose how to deal with you based entirely on an assessment of your "good and evil."

Coincidentally, how many good people could there be among the Americans working in that city? Most of these individuals were now doing hard labor outside Kolkata.

"There was an engineer who, after waking up from the mountain range known as Lion Camel Ridge, chose to take the earliest flight back to America. From his account, we can catch a glimpse of certain things about that world!"

"It is a massive mountain ridge composed of Demons and ghosts. The souls of everyone in the entire city appeared within it, transforming into various Demons, Monsters, or the very humans being devoured!"

"Those who die will reappear in a corner, becoming humans or Yokai food, or perhaps becoming the predators of these people, in an endless cycle!"

"Our engineer is a Puritan and a conservative. He could not accept eating people, nor did he want to be eaten. Therefore, he chose to leave the crowded areas and head deep into the mountains!"

"Perhaps because of this, he survived. But many more, whether they were corporate executives or regional managers, were unable to free themselves!"

"According to their accounts, the souls of those people should still be in Hell, undergoing baptism!"

Hearing this, Golden Hair frowned and asked, "Professor Thomas, we are all aware of this. But what exactly are you trying to illustrate?"

"A third of the people in Kolkata survived. The only difference between them and the rest is that they possess an inherently kind nature!" Professor Thomas explained.

"Therefore, by synthesizing the events in Luo City, San Diego, New York, Illinois, Miami, Malmö, Reykjavik, Rome, Sicily, and now Kolkata, it is not difficult to discover that in this series of supernatural events, almost all the people who survived or encountered transcendent opportunities were good people!"

"They are righteous, honest, just, and kind-hearted, rather than Evil, wrathful, or full of malice!" Thomas said slowly, his words gradually approaching the essence of the matter. "Thus, we have deduced a very particular rule!"

"That is, the orthodox religions in this world are generally inclined toward righteousness and kindness. They will favor you because of your goodness. Conversely, if you are angry and Evil, you are more likely to attract the attention of special Dark Creatures!"

"For example, the current Vampire syndicate in Illinois, the Werewolf pack in New York, and the special Demon God cult in Miami all lean heavily toward malice!" "In other words, if the supernatural truly appears in a place in the future, the first thing we need to understand is those who are devout, well-intentioned, and not of particularly high social standing?" Golden Hair was a highly intelligent man; he immediately drew inferences from the Transcendent Beings he had interacted with!

"To be precise, people in high positions cannot possibly be good-natured..." someone quietly summarized, earning everyone's silent agreement. This statement was undeniably true. How could anyone who truly reached their level of power command obedience without being ruthless and black-hearted?

If they could not command obedience, how could they hold high positions?

"But what does such speculation prove?" the Secretary of State asked once more. Everyone had a rough understanding of these words, but where was the direct correlation with what they were discussing now?

Only then did Professor Thomas drop his explosive bombshell: "I have spoken with Cardinal Angus, Pope Mario, and Saintess Caroline. While acquiring some information from them, I have also been negotiating with the Original Inhabitants to the south, and I have obtained their approval!"

"Through this mutual understanding, I discovered something we had previously speculated about, which has now been confirmed—it concerns the revival of the Deities!"

"It is that in recent times, the myths of various regions and the Deities of various nations have finally awakened from history once again. This is why we have witnessed those Divine Miracles during this period!"

"Barring any accidents, there should be more myths reviving and descending in the future. I hope this fact serves as a warning to everyone!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expressions changed.

This old priest and professor, who was now backed by the Catholic Church, was just short of pointing at their noses and warning them not to commit uncontrollable, Evil acts like certain other people!

He was urging them to do some good deeds and stop acting so unscrupulously and maliciously!

Had anyone dared to speak to them this way before, they would have made sure the person learned exactly what it meant to cross the stock market gods of Capitol Hill!

But now, at the thought of the people standing behind him, everyone swallowed their pride and stayed silent.

Previously, he was merely an academic master. Now, however, Professor Thomas was a close friend of Angus Bennett, the Cardinal overseeing all affairs in the Americas, and one of the few people on this land who could freely enter the Luo City Cathedral.

No one dared, nor did they wish, to provoke the Church.

They could only stew in their own quiet anger while pondering the professor's words.

Although Thomas's words were blunt, the logic was sound. They would undoubtedly be dealing with more Deities and religious sects in the future. It was best to minimize involvement in malicious activities moving forward.

The emergence of the supernatural had indeed fundamentally altered the trajectory of this nation. In the end, many chose to pass Golden Hair's National Treatment Enhancement Act.

After all, with Transcendent power entering reality and the world in turmoil, if they didn't offer the commoners a little sweetness, those people might fly into a rage and defect to malicious Transcendent Beings. Then, they would end up just like the scumbags who sucked the blood of military veterans—reduced to charred corpses under a Demon's vengeance!

They failed to notice that Golden Hair and Professor Thomas had briefly exchanged glances, sharing a subtle nod.

This entire setup, of course, came at Golden Hair's behest. Using the supernatural incidents, he was gradually consolidating the nation's power into his own hands, initiating his grand remodeling of the country.

Originally, he merely wanted to protect his own family. But now, under the terrifying deterrence of supernatural forces, his wish to Make America Great Again actually had a real possibility of coming to fruition.

"Your Excellency, Great Leader, there is an email from Kolkata addressed specifically to you, and the sender is listed as "Zanluo"!"

Just as everyone was still immersed in these terrifying circumstances and the frightening future ahead, an aide walked in and placed a tablet in front of Golden Hair.

And the contents displayed on the tablet were an incredibly formal invitation.

As the temporary administrator of Kolkata, Zanluo was representing the city and extending an invitation to the entire world, inviting them to witness a special "Ritual."

"This poor monk, Zanluo, widely invites guests from all over the world to visit Kolkata in two days' time. The Blood Moon is approaching, the Heavenly Demon will descend, and the Netherworld shall manifest!"

This was actually an invitation sent by Zanluo, inviting the entire world to witness the establishment of the Netherworld!