[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group":3,"chapter-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-86":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Infinite Faith System: Join the Divine Chat Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1373466,1815,"Chapter 86: Cangsong — \"The Old Man Has Usurped the Throne, Zhang Fan, Let’s Begin the Sacrifice!\"","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-86",86,"\u003Cp>Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected Elder Cangsong to summon him for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sacrifice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t that still under discussion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did everyone already agree?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder... did the Head give his approval?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan was excited. He didn’t expect to be allowed to carry out the sacrifice so soon. At least now, he wouldn’t be helpless anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Cangsong sneered with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Head? Hmph. Daoxuan is timid as a maggot—indecisive and spineless. How can someone like him lead the sect to greatness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitates over matters of divine importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has he even considered the consequences of delaying the will of the gods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world could be destroyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan nodded quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what they’d already witnessed, hesitation couldn’t be tolerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong continued, voice grim:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you have the favor of the gods, why would you tolerate others turning them away in fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What about Shuiyue’s feelings? Or the concerns of some family head?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the world collapses, will they regret it then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By that time, it’ll be too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan grew pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should I do, Elder Cangsong...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t want the world to end. He didn’t want to be separated from his senior sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything Cangsong said... made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a sect leader be so weak-willed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once heard that Dao Xuan was merciful, but now it seemed like he simply lacked resolve—\"benevolence of a woman,\" as the saying went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Zhang Fan seemed to agree with him, Cangsong gave a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stroked his beard and said proudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already awakened my mind consciousness, and my strength has grown immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daoxuan has been subdued. Now all that remains is for you to perform the sacrificial rite—then we can offer tribute to the gods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cangsong he had always respected—head of the Disciplinary Hall and known for his uprightness—had... killed the Sect Leader without hesitation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xuan was Qingyun’s number one master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong had cultivated divine insight for only a few days and already surpassed Dao Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as we can resurrect Senior Brother... everything is worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I’m doing this for the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong’s gaze turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan shivered involuntarily, then quickly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d wanted to worship the gods for a long time. He’d only hesitated because of his master’s resistance and Dao Xuan’s silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, there were no more obstacles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, how should we proceed with the sacrifice? Should we use a spirit jade altar or something else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spirit jade? How could that show the proper reverence to the gods?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I plan to use an entire mountain range to forge a Mountain and River Altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll understand soon enough. Just remember—tell no one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with Zhang Fan’s loyalty, Cangsong departed on a cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he knew the sacrificial ritual, it wouldn’t be right without Zhang Fan’s participation. After all, without the god’s chosen messenger, the gods might not even appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Cangsong arrived at Dao Xuan’s personal hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyun’s Sect Leader was trapped, completely immobilized by a sealing artifact. He couldn’t move a muscle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he heard approaching footsteps, Dao Xuan opened his eyes—burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cangsong! Release me!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Release you?\" Cangsong sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let you interfere with the sacrifice? You had the chance of a lifetime, and you hesitated. What about the disciples? What about the Spirit Qilin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you going to let the gods destroy the world before you act?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dao Xuan clenched his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, such things must be planned long-term!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Spirit Qilin is of great significance. We could choose something else for the sacrifice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s why I say—you’ve insulted the role of Sect Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what did you just say?\" Dao Xuan’s voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wants to usurp the sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong looked down at him with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my heart, only Senior Brother was worthy to lead Qingyun. You never were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once I resurrect him... I will strip you of your title. Until then, stay put.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he extended a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden light sealed Dao Xuan’s body entirely, leaving him unable to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Cangsong turned and walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unaware that behind him, Dao Xuan’s mind was in chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it... so this is what he planned all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—Wan Jianyi isn’t even dead!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come back! Come back, you bastard—!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the door slowly closed, Dao Xuan felt the last of his hope vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had known earlier... I should have acted decisively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitation... only leads to ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next few days, under the guise of holding the Sect Leader’s command, Cangsong ordered the heads of each peak to begin construction of the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used five spiritual mountains as the foundation, and a spiritual river as the pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain and River Altar began to take shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of Qingyun Sect’s disciples were mobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed of construction was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a letter was delivered to the Ghost King Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Baihu, having reviewed its contents, frowned in doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect Leader, are we sure this intel from the spy is reliable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The letter claimed that Qingyun Sect intended to use the Spirit Qilin to create a ten-thousand-year Blood Elixir in pursuit of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they didn’t kill the Qilin...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just that talk of immortality was absurd enough to be laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If immortality were real, wouldn’t the world have already been unified long ago?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I be manipulated by some beast-level creature for so long?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost King stared at the letter in silence, his gaze deep and unreadable. Then he spoke flatly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether it’s true or not, we’ll find out. As for Qingyun Sect’s strength—I’m not concerned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ghost King Sect, having obtained the Heavenly Book, was far superior to most traditional sects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyun? As long as they didn’t wield the Ancient Zhuxian Sword, they were no threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, that ancient sword was precisely what piqued the Ghost King’s interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that was the case... then it was worth making the trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, it wasn’t just the Ghost King Sect that had received an invitation—Wandu Sect had received one too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The construction of the Mountain and River Altar was complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tens of thousands of divine symbols had been inscribed across five mountains according to the sacrificial formation’s requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The river below flowed between the five peaks in a precise, spiraling pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual veins of the land were now fully connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the final symbol was carved—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountains trembled and began to shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless streams of spiritual energy were drawn in by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura thickened, turning into a fog visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuiyue felt the change and gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the power of the sacrificial formation? I’ve never felt spiritual energy this rich in my entire life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an old saying: Heaven blesses the sacred ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Training in these five mountains could easily double one’s cultivation speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong gazed at the shifting mountains and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This divine formation is the most basic technique I’ve comprehended from the gods. And even this... could be studied for a lifetime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other First Elders around him nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had been skeptical about the sacrifice at first—but seeing this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The benefits were real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even just this formation would help Qingyun Sect disciples grow far faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shifting mountain range soon came to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five peaks now stood like the five elements, perfectly balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water vein flowed through the earth vein, stabilizing everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The true altar had finally taken shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Fan stared at the altar, moved by a sudden realization. He turned to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elders, now is the time. We should invite the Spirit Qilin to enter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the altar wasn’t active, it would be difficult to lure the Spirit Qilin inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the aura at its peak—this was the best opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong chuckled approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. Someone, summon the Spirit Qilin to bathe in the altar’s spiritual mist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He heavily emphasized the last four words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Qi Ritian led a group down the mountain to fetch the Spirit Qilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, deep beneath the spiritual lake, the slumbering Water Qilin had already sensed the powerful shift in aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive head emerged from the water, eyes filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Ritian smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Respected Spirit Qilin, the sect has recently discovered a new formation technique. The spiritual energy has grown immensely. The Elders have ordered us to relocate you to a more suitable place. Would you be willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Qilin gave an excited cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples of Qingyun Sect actually remembered to treat it properly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had once fought side by side with the sect’s founder. It wasn’t a mere pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splashing out of the lake, it galloped toward the Mountain and River Altar in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With spiritual energy raining down like mist, the Qilin was already in bliss just approaching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get to sleep here every day, it’ll be paradise!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Water Qilin, full of enthusiasm, failed to notice the mocking sneers of the disciples behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, brainless thing. As soon as it hears ’spiritual energy,’ it comes running. All it does is eat and sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right? Remember how it tried to scare us the first time we met it? What divine beast—just a big cat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qilin quickly reached the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dense aura wrapped around its body, and it rolled in place contentedly, tail swishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened next was even stranger—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qilin’s body was massive. Normally, its sheer weight would have shattered a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the altar remained perfectly intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain and River Altar seemed specifically built to withstand its presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching it roll, Cangsong smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that step one is complete, it’s time for step two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuiyue, have your disciple bathe and change robes for the offering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, the surrounding Elders paused, confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuiyue turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong’s expression turned cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do I mean? We are preparing to offer a sacrifice to the gods—a holy rite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are no married women in our sect. No other female disciple with talent matches the requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, shouldn’t your disciple Xueqi be the one to offer herself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flared, weighing heavily on everyone around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did the Elders realize—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong’s power had far surpassed theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Buyi suddenly remembered something and cried out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve cultivated the Meditation Method!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong raised his chin proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. The god’s teachings are divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I broke through in only a few days—something you never imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see the Sect Leader!\" Shuiyue shouted, unwilling to accept this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was instantly bound by cold iron chains, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Luoxia Peak, Elder Tianyun growled through clenched teeth:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I knew something was wrong. That’s why the Head hasn’t appeared—you’ve restrained him too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangsong didn’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what? An ignorant coward like him should never have led us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never accepted him. In my heart, only Senior Brother Wan Jianyi is the true Sect Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze swept the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the Elders fell to their knees, overwhelmed by the oppressive force of his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them had expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few short days... Cangsong’s strength had surpassed them all.\u003C\u002Fp>",1909,"2026-06-05T21:52:16.833Z",1,"novelbin.me","a73c5cada3f9d27dbf3189837793da973790d16d851dcc4c536f88eb2d95672d","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-87","infinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-chapter-85",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finfinite-faith-system-join-the-divine-chat-group-cover.jpg"]