Chapter 1181

But now their world had collapsed.

"Perhaps, gods truly exist in this world?"

"Isn't this giant serpent a being like a god, '007'?"

Only when the Cabinet spoke did everyone snap back to reality.

They gazed at the Cabinet, faces filled with fervor.

"Officer, when will that statue be delivered?"

"Soon! Everyone, first investigate the identity of that Dao Jun. Once the statue arrives, we'll study it and see what instructions the Dao Jun has for us."

With that, the meeting ended abruptly.

"Dao Jun?"

The Taoists were the first to show delight, exchanging glances, eyes flickering with insight.

This title clearly belonged to someone from Taoism.

Even if Taoism had no such Dao Jun, they would claim the Dao Jun for their own sect.

With the giant serpent existing, which sect could be stronger than one bearing the title of Dao Jun?

The Buddhists, however, frowned, their expressions complex.

Dao Jun clearly was not a Buddhist figure.

How could they secure a share of this event?

The monks exchanged glances, communicated silently, and gathered close together.

"I think at a time like this, we need not cling to sectarian boundaries. Let us declare that Buddhism was transmitted by the Dao Jun—what do you all think?"

"What if the Buddha punishes us? A mythical creature like the giant serpent has appeared. If the Buddha truly exists, won't we offend the Buddhas of Lingshan?"

"But if we don't seize this opportunity, our Buddhist followers will dwindle. The world has changed so drastically—once today's news airs, the giant serpent's existence will be impossible to hide."

"Then our sect will have no true deity—won't we fall behind Taoism?"

"Sigh!"

After much discussion, the group ultimately agreed to the original proposal, grimly.

In the evening.

Citizens of Rabbit Nation, Mao Xiong Nation, Gao Lu, and others returned home, watched the news, and froze in shock.

"The Bald Eagle is gone?"

"A giant serpent suspected to be a god?"

"This can't be real. Is today some kind of holiday? Is the state mocking its people with fake news?"

The situation spread rapidly.

Online.

"I went to Rabbit Nation. They have similar news reports."

"Mao Xiong Nation is the same."

"So it's not fake. Does a giant serpent truly exist?"

"This isn't scientific!"

"I'm from the Bald Eagle. I saw the Heavenly God descend today—it's magnificent. The Heavenly God surpasses all gods. Thank you, Heavenly God, for descending!"

"Your country is gone, and you still thank it?"

"The Heavenly God destroyed corrupt politicians, not Bald Eagle people. Of course we thank the Heavenly God!"

Rabbit Nation.

Conference room.

Everyone gathered again.

This time, the Cabinet still presided, but the room now held a statue as white as Bai Yu.

The statue was incredibly lifelike, radiating a compelling Daoic aura.

"This is the statue of Tai Xuan Dao Jun. Has anyone found clues about the Dao Jun?"

"Let me be clear: we've heard your earlier discussions. We're genuinely seeking clues about the Dao Jun—not asking you to fabricate them."

"This concerns the state. No one is allowed to speak nonsense."

At once, everyone was stunned.

"Your Excellency, our scriptures contain no record of the Dao Jun!"

"Neither do ours."

"Nor ours in Shaolin."

In modern society, all religious scriptures were digitized; searching was effortless—no need to flip through physical texts, just use the search function.

They combed through every scripture and found no mention of Tai Xuan Dao Jun.

As for fabricating scriptures, after the Cabinet's warning, they naturally dared not present such forgeries.

"No?" The Cabinet had anticipated this, but still felt trouble upon hearing their replies.

Without knowing the Dao Jun's origin, how could they know what the Dao Jun wanted Rabbit Nation to do?

"Officer, I believe the Dao Jun wishes for the state to spread his name and collect incense offerings. My Quanzhen Sect willingly recognize the Dao Jun as our ancestral master!"

"My Wudang Sect also recognizes him."

"My Longmen Sect also recognizes him."

"Our Shaolin does too!"

The moment the Shaolin monk spoke, the Daoist priests erupted in condemnation.

"You're a monk—how dare you worship the Dao Jun as your ancestral master? Aren't you afraid the Buddha will punish you?"

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid—the Buddha is Dao after all!"

"My Wutai Mountain is willing too. Fellow Daoists, don't hoard the benefits—can't we all get along peacefully?"

The crowd was still arguing.

Suddenly, a young Daoist Priest let out a startled cry: "I understand!"

Everyone turned to look.

The young Daoist Priest said: "Venerable Daoists, Venerable Masters, gaze carefully at the Image of the Dao Lord and pray with sincerity."

At these words, everyone hurried to comply.

Soon, some Daoists showed expressions of joy.

"So the Image of the Dao Lord, returned by the giant serpent, was meant to spread the Supreme Immortal Art of Eternal Life!"

"Brilliant. With this Immortal Scripture, we too can attain eternal life—and even ascend to the Taixuan Realm."

The Cabinet members, stunned, followed suit.

In their minds, a scripture and the method of ascending to the Taixuan Realm appeared at once.

"Is this the Immortal Scripture?"

"The Dao Lord said: the Immortal Scripture must be widely spread across the world, and blessings will naturally follow. 3.8 Should we spread it or not?"

Confucians disrupt law with literature; warriors break prohibitions with force.

Universal cultivation of immortality is certainly no small matter.

It is a tremendous test of the state's governing capacity.

"Sir, I think we should spread it widely. Once Immortal Martial Arts are disseminated across the world, we too can ascend to the higher realm and achieve eternal life—far better than staying in the mortal world."

"Yes. This is our Ancestor's mission; once completed, the Ancestor will surely bestow blessings."

"Moreover, the giant serpent is watching us—we dare not slack off."

At these words, the Cabinet fell silent.

"We'll discuss this tomorrow. I will summon all university presidents nationwide to deliberate on spreading the Immortal Martial Arts."

"This is a tremendous opportunity—but also a significant challenge. Let's work together to devise a flawless strategy!"

"Yes."

Everyone was filled with vigor, feeling the future was bright with promise.