A stream of warmth flowed into his body, making him feel incredibly refreshed.
Then, an unknown power spread within him, as if something exploded in his mind.
After completing the set, he felt thoroughly refreshed.
Xiao Mo's eyes lit up, wondering what this thing entering his body was.
Immediately, the [Game Official] appeared again in his mind, saying:
[Congratulations to Xiao Mo, the Lord of the Immortal-Demon Empire, for becoming the first Lord of a territory in history to obtain the power of faith!]
[You have been specially awarded the title of - Primordial Power]
[Reward: Ten thousand Soul Crystals!]
[Gift: One Divine Power Critical Hit - When using Divine Power Critical Hit, the divine power you unleash will have double the attack capability.]
Xiao Mo was stunned. He hadn't expected that even Zi Ming, who was unarmed, could grant faith to a deity.
He had always thought that only deities with divine power could grant the power of faith.
Now, he realized he knew very little about this world.
However, this power of faith was truly a wonderful thing. It immediately made his slightly fatigued body feel refreshed.
Therefore, Xiao Mo was very grateful to the citizens who gave him the power of faith.
The notice from the [Game Official] did not appear only on Xiao Mo's interface but was broadcast to the entire [World Chat Channel].
So, when the [World Chat Channel] was once again refreshed with news about Xiao Mo, all the Lords of territories erupted in excitement.
[The power of faith, this is the first time I've heard of it, what is it?]
[It sounds very powerful, why have I never received it?]
[I know what the power of faith is. It's when someone truly believes in you as their god.]
[Then they will continuously send you the power of faith.]
[And the power of faith is divided into types. Some faith requires you to fulfill their wishes before they will believe in you.]
[But some faith comes from people simply believing in you without seeking reward. This kind of faith is the rarest and most sincere.]
[The power of faith that Lord Xiao Mo possesses was bestowed upon him by his citizens. It should belong to the second, purest type.]
[Heavens, what is the use of this power?]
[This power can allow you to become a true god, possessing divinity.]
[What does that mean? Aren't we gods now?]
[No, of course, we are not gods. We only possess god-like power, but we don't have divine essence.]
[This is a bit complicated to explain. I can't quite explain it clearly right now.]
[But we are definitely not gods in the true sense of the word. We can only be called false gods.]
[And the power of faith can allow you to become a truly divine being.]
[So that's how it is. The power of faith must be a very important thing. But why have we never received it?]
[Even though I have many citizens under me, and I treat them very well.]
[But they don't send me the power of faith. Why can Lord Xiao Mo's citizens send him the power of faith?]
[This is too complex. Perhaps your citizens only see you as their ruler, not as the god in their hearts.]
[That's why this situation arises.]
[Alright, now I understand. It seems that Lord Xiao Mo is truly invincible. We can't possibly stand shoulder to shoulder with him.]
[No matter where or in what kind of race, Lord Xiao Mo is always first. We can only trail behind him.]
[Don't overthink it. Faith is very difficult to obtain. Even if you have countless citizens, if they don't believe in you, you still won't get the power of faith.]
[So, in any case, be kind to your citizens.]
[I think we can brainwash them! If we use brainwashing to make the citizens see us as gods, wouldn't that work?]
[That is a major taboo. Of course, it's not allowed. I believe neither the world's laws nor the [Game Official] would permit you to do that.]
[You'd better give up on that idea.]
[...]
[The World Chat Channel] was now discussing Xiao Mo's power of faith, utterly astonished that he could obtain it.
If anyone were to feel the power of faith most profoundly right now, it would be Xiao Mo.
He felt as if his entire body was filled with power, and he felt invincible.
In a daze, he could even hear the thoughts of some of his citizens.
[Oh, my great monarch god, I hope you can protect my family from harm.]
[Monarch god, I wish my body to be healthy and happy.]
[Monarch god, I hope our nation can be invincible and our soldiers can become stronger and stronger.]
[...]
These citizens called Xiao Mo "Monarch God," a supreme title.
Xiao Mo felt a deep sense of pleasure.
Some citizens were making vows for their own matters, while others were hoping for their nation to become more prosperous and powerful.
However, some did not make wishes for themselves but wished for Xiao Mo to be eternally strong so that he could always protect them.
Hearing these thoughts, Xiao Mo felt as if the entire world had changed.
Of course, it wasn't his imagination. The Immortal-Demon troops beside him were all staring at their monarch with wide eyes, in disbelief.
Xian'er was the first to speak, "Your Majesty, the Holy Lord, you seem to be different somehow!"
Xiao Mo was surprised. He hadn't expected his transformation to be visible even to those around him.
"Oh? Different how?"
Xian'er shook her head, "I can't quite explain it, but the feeling is very vague. I feel a sense of faith from you."
"You feel it too?" Mo Youyou poked her head out, saying incredulously,
"I think our Holy Lord is even more majestic and glorious, as if possessing divinity!"
"I think so too, I think so too!" Jin Liuer exclaimed, raising her hands and speaking with sparkling eyes, "This feeling is stronger than when I saw the Supreme Divine Lord!"
Following them were Mu Ya, Mo Jingjing...
They all expressed their unique feelings about Xiao Mo.
They felt that Xiao Mo now commanded an inner and outer conviction that was irrefutable.
A little girl, wrapped in a cloak that concealed her entire body, wrinkled her small, rosy nose and said dismissively,
"What's the big deal? He's just about to become a true god!"