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Chapter 588: Advertising Space for Rent
Chapter 588: Advertising Space for Rent
The people in the arena stared at Qi Yuan with puzzled expressions.
The Ad Church was shrouded in mystery and absurdity, even bordering on the abstract.
Many believed it to be a cult, the kind that brainwashes and manipulates people.
After all, the church's proclaimed purpose was to encourage people to embrace death.
The golden-robed man immediately escorted Qi Yuan out.
As a devout follower of the True Creator, he naturally looked down upon the Ad Church as a heretical cult.
"Why should I leave? I came here to save you all," Qi Yuan said calmly, assuming the role of a charlatan. "The world is about to be destroyed, and all living beings will perish. Only by watching advertisements and resurrecting after death can you have a glimmer of hope."
The Heavy Yuan Universe was unique.
As a result, this universe was half-illusory and half-real.
This universe, on the other hand, would... slowly collapse.
Only half of it would collapse.
Moreover, there was an old saying, "The Netherworld is empty, while cattle and horses roam the mortal world."
If there were no cattle and horses in the Netherworld, how could they be called cattle and horses? Therefore, Qi Yuan took on countless forms to proactively spread his teachings, guiding cattle and horses to the Netherworld.
As long as these people died and then watched advertisements to resurrect from the Netherworld, they would escape the fate of the "half-illusory" and "collapsing" universe and avoid being devoured by dream beasts.
Additionally, Qi Yuan also wanted to find someone from outside the universe.
Hearing Qi Yuan's voice, everyone present felt it was absurd.
The golden-robed man smirked inwardly, feeling a bit disdainful.
Spreading the faith without even possessing divine arts? The missionaries of the True Creator Church used divine arts when preaching.
With the divine arts' empowerment, their words became more persuasive and convincing, carrying a psychological suggestion.
Qi Yuan's previous speech was plain and straightforward.
Of course, he was unaware that if he wanted to be persuasive, he didn't need to recite the Great Mind Forgetting Sutra; even a simple spell would have made these people believe his words completely.
However, he disliked the idea of twisting others' will under the pretense of "doing them a favor."
Enemies were an exception.
So, even though he genuinely wanted to help these people, he didn't use the Great Mind Forgetting Sutra.
"What do you think? According to my estimation, in three days, the dream beast will break through this fortress.
By then, even watching advertisements won't bring resurrection," Qi Yuan said earnestly.
The people in the arena exchanged glances.
They were all considered middle to high-level members of the fortress, so convincing them was equivalent to convincing many others.
"You should leave. This place is under the protection of the True Creator, and the fortress will remain safe," the golden-robed man said coldly.
Qi Yuan stood quietly, deep in thought.
Although he disliked manipulating others' wills, he wanted to accomplish his goals, which meant he had to demonstrate his... strength?
Otherwise, it was normal for them to doubt him.
Should he summon a star to appear and shatter this world, just to show his power?
See, I am powerful! But isn't that too straightforward and violent? Or should he find another way?
Just then, an old woman in luxurious clothing appeared, her white hair adorned with red and green gems, exuding an air of elegance and nobility, along with a divine glow.
At the sight of the visitor, Wu Xue and the others were moved.
The golden-robed man was particularly excited.
For she was the high priestess of the True Creator Church in this fortress.
The priestess, upon seeing Qi Yuan, smiled with delight: "If you want to leave, you'll have to ask me first."
As the high priestess of the True Creator Church, she had recently received a decree from above to capture or exterminate the missionaries of the Ad Church.
So, upon learning of Qi Yuan's presence in this fortress, she took it upon herself to deal with him.
Seeing the priestess, Qi Yuan beamed with joy.
This was truly a case of a pillow arriving just as one feels sleepy.
He had been pondering how to demonstrate his strength, and now someone had come to cause trouble.
"I won't leave. Hurry up and bring out your best moves, show all your cards, or else I fear I might kill you without any special effects," Qi Yuan, known for his high emotional intelligence and thoughtfulness, wanted to give her a grand death.
"Hmph," the white-haired old woman coldly humphed, feeling that the members of this fringe church were inexperienced and delusional.
"You're asking for death!"
With a loud shout from the old woman, the heavens trembled. In her hand appeared a pitch-black long spear.
It was rumored that the True Creator had used this very spear to pierce and kill the world-ending beast, subsequently creating the world.
This spear, a divine artifact modeled after the Creation God Spear, possessed infinite might.
Upon seeing this spear, everyone present was in awe.
"A divine artifact!"
"It's actually a divine artifact!"
"We're doomed, the Ad Church members are as good as dead!"
Divine artifacts embody the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.
With a divine artifact in hand, a priest can slaughter countless armies single-handedly.
The power of a divine artifact is beyond the capabilities of ordinary mortals to resist.
The golden-robed man's eyes lit up with fervor.
A sacred radiance enveloped the priest, making them appear like a mighty seraph, invincible.
Qi Yuan yawned, "Your special effects aren't flashy enough."
As his words fell, a dragon's roar echoed through the heavens.
A golden-yellow divine dragon appeared, spanning the sky with a fierce and majestic presence.
Multicolored mists swirled, and within them, a grand sun rose.
A massive sacred lotus soared into the sky.
A divine turtle roared, as if supporting the earth's crust.
Phoenixes danced and intertwined, while a Qilin breathed fire.
Countless divine thunders rained down from above.
Various special effects and anomalies merged, creating a chaotic spectacle.
Yet, it was incredibly captivating, drawing everyone's attention.
Those present were left in awe.
The divine artifact shattered at that moment.
The female priest widened her eyes, her face filled with disbelief, "Why?"
In the Bird Realm, possessing a divine artifact made her nearly invincible.
Why could an unknown heretic's missionary easily kill her?
"Because... your special effects aren't flashy enough," Qi Yuan replied calmly.
The female priest's figure shattered, and she fell heavily to the ground.
From her appearance to her death, it didn't even take ten seconds.
Qi Yuan clapped his hands, his expression relaxed, "Now... do you believe me? Do you want to watch an ad to revive?"
Wu Xue took a deep breath, shaking off his shock, "This matter, we should consult the Governor."
After all, it was too bizarre to be resurrected after death.
Even though Qi Yuan was powerful, they couldn't bring themselves to believe it, because... life is precious.
"Alright, give me your answer quickly, you have three days," Qi Yuan said.
...
At the banquet.
The sounds of silk and bamboo instruments filled the air, and the graceful figures of young and beautiful women swayed, captivatingly displaying their youth and charm, exuding allure.
Despite the severe external threats, the upper echelon seemed unaffected, indulging in the ultimate luxury.
These women seemed to possess a unique allure, captivating hearts and drawing the attention of many influential figures.
The Governor gazed at the handsome man before him, a hint of reverence in his eyes, "Where does the esteemed gentleman hail from?"
"Home," Qi Yuan replied concisely.
The Governor was momentarily speechless, then continued, "With your vast abilities, can you eliminate the Dream Beasts?"
If the Dream Beasts could be eradicated, the threat would no longer exist, and there would be no need for resurrection through ads.
"If you can slay the Dream Beasts, I am willing to fulfill your every desire, be it wealth, beauty, or any form of power," the Governor said earnestly, making a significant commitment.
Qi Yuan shook his head, "These Dream Beasts don't even exist, how can they be slain?"
Perhaps, to these people, the Dream Beasts were real, tangible entities.
But to Qi Yuan, they were cosmic disasters, a spread of informational factors.
Even if the Dream Beasts were killed, these informational factors would still spread, and they would still face death.
Hearing this, the Governor's lips moved, but he ultimately remained silent.
He naturally assumed Qi Yuan was unwilling or unable to help.
At this moment, Qi Yuan asked, "Your two most powerful commerce guilds are likely the Dawn Commerce Guild and the Wind Cloud Commerce Guild, right?"
Instantly, a wealthy man with a large head and ears approached, pride evident on his face, "I am the Branch Guild President of the Wind Cloud Commerce Guild."
A middle-aged man with a simpler attire was slightly taken aback, stepping forward, "I am Zhang Yifan of the Dawn Commerce Guild."
The Governor was surprised.
The Wind Cloud Commerce Guild was indeed powerful, the strongest guild in this region.
But the Dawn Commerce Guild was even more exclusive, inaccessible to most here.
"Your two guilds have deep backgrounds, I'd like to propose a deal," Qi Yuan directly stated his intention.
This deal involved selling ad space.
In return, he aimed to gather the information and resources he required through these guilds.
While his strength could allow him to directly influence this universe, Qi Yuan had strong morals.
The Branch Guild President immediately asked, "What is the deal, sir?"
"The tall and slender man from the Dawnlight Guild was also curious.
'We can't die and watch ads to resurrect, I'm here to sell you this ad spot.' Qi Yuan transformed into a top-notch salesperson, promoting his ad space.
'First, we target the lower-end market. In this world, the majority are the common folk, but they possess terrifying consumption potential.'
'Second, we gather the high-end market. Many nobles and middle-class individuals will also die, and they occupy most of the world's resources, their purchasing power is not to be underestimated.'
The Fengyun Guild's leader was stunned.
The Dawnlight Guild's leader listened intently, his expression peculiar.
'This ad spot, though only sixty seconds, is worth far more than its price.' Qi Yuan spoke.
'This... The Fengyun Guild's leader felt like he was being asked for a bribe.
He pondered the appropriate amount to donate.
'Actually, I'm not here to partner with you, but with your headquarters.'
'Send this message to your headquarters, saying... I want one-third of your guild's manpower and network to assist me.' Qi Yuan revealed his intention.
The Fengyun Guild's leader took a deep breath.
They thought Qi Yuan was crazy.
They didn't know how big their headquarters was, either.
If he reported this to his superiors, they would likely question his professionalism.
After some thought, the Fengyun Guild's leader decided to report this matter to his superiors.
'Please wait, this matter will likely take some time to resolve.' The Fengyun Guild's leader decided to stall.
'Alright.' Qi Yuan nodded.
He didn't care.
He always acted according to his whims.
At this moment, the Guild's leader leaned in, his face carrying a suggestive expression: 'Sir, I have a small gift, and these ladies will deliver it to your residence later.'
'Oh?' Qi Yuan's expression was puzzled.
A fragrant aroma filled the air, accompanied by the sounds of singing and dancing.
Twenty-seven women, each a vision of beauty, stood before him, each with their unique allure.
At this moment, they wore revealing outfits, their fair arms and voluptuous bodies exposed to the air, their breasts either perky or modest, exuding charm.
When they arrived, each carried a tall mirror.
These mirrors were meant to enhance visual stimulation, and during their service, they formed a circle.
'Sir, the Guild Master has sent these maids to serve you.'
The lead beauty bowed shyly, not daring to look directly at Qi Yuan.
'This is the gift? I'm a bit disappointed.' Qi Yuan scanned one of the mirrors, his gaze steady. 'I don't need your service.'
These women were all quite beautiful, young, and seemed to have cultivated allure arts, exuding charm with every move.
But in Qi Yuan's eyes, they were just common.
Though there were many.
But Jin Si Que and Ning Tao occasionally transformed into a myriad of beauties, a secret unknown to outsiders.
Hearing Qi Yuan's refusal, the women's eyes welled up with tears, looking pitiful.
It was clear that if they didn't serve, those behind them would get angry.
'Then, dance for me before you leave.' Qi Yuan's eyes carried a smile.
Though he could directly ask the Fengyun Guild's leader to spare these women.
But he still chose to watch the dance.
Not because he was a man of refined taste, but also because...
The mirrors had some meaning.
...
The night sky was pitch-black.
The Fengyun Guild's leader's eyes carried a somber expression.
'He managed to resist the temptation, but fortunately... The Divine Mirror has recorded his information.'
He gifted the dancers to Qi Yuan, not out of kindness.
This Divine Mirror, originating from the True Creator Church, could record the features of sentients.
At this moment, a white light flashed, and an ethereal figure descended: 'Liu Tu, how is it?'
Seeing the ethereal figure, Liu Tu knelt without hesitation: 'I report to the Great Priestess, the Divine Mirror has recorded his information.'
This Great Priestess belonged to the True Creator Church, not the female Priestess, but the male Priestess.
'Hmph, his strength is impressive, perhaps reaching the legendary Solar Deity Realm. But what does it matter? The Divine Mirror has recorded his information, send the Divine Mirror to the True God Realm, with the blood curse of our True God, he will die.'
The Great Priestess's face carried a sinister expression: 'Dare you kill our True Creator, you seek death!'
(End of Chapter)
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