Chapter 236

Although the ascension of the "Original Gods" was not a significant surprise to the entire pantheon, the main gods merely paid attention to it.

After all, although these "gods" are gods, they are fundamentally different from the main deities. The main gods are incarnations of rules, while these gods are beings whose faith has elevated them to divinity. Today, the number of new gods is too small to necessitate competition for followers.

Of course, this is only relevant to the seven rulers of the world. Other demon gods without followers are still eager to gain gods who are devoted to them.

However, for the "Original Gods" at the lowest level who have now ascended, this was very important. Someone had become a "true god" before them.

Although 99% of the seats in the Teyvat pantheon are currently vacant, each step is crucial, and no one wants to be left behind. These "candidates for godhood" immediately began discussing the matter.

The "Blueprint of the Gods" is not rigid; it has been developed by Takumi with many features. One such feature is the "Chat Group," which allows the "god candidates" to communicate with each other through the blueprint, even if they are not in the same world. By communicating, they can understand the vastness of the "Teyvat Universe."

Of course, this communication also has clear limits. Higher-level gods can contact lower-level gods, but lower-level gods cannot contact higher-level gods unless permission is granted. The higher-level gods can also view detailed information about the lower-level gods, while the lower-level gods can only see the "god number" of the higher gods, not even their names.

For example, lower-level gods can only see Zhongli's title, "Geo Archon," but cannot see his name, "Morax." Lower-level gods must show proper respect to higher-level gods.

'King Douya: Someone actually became a god before me. I was so close to doing it myself; it's such a pity.'

'Akame: Becoming a god... that's incredible. I just lit up my fourth constellation.'

'Nura Rikuo: I really envy you 'Eye of God' holders. When you become a god, you start at the second level. We yokai, even after becoming gods, can only be third-level gods.'

'Spirit Moon: What are second-level gods and third-level gods?'

'Kikyo: It's something that some like to distinguish. The primary gods are first-level gods, the subordinate gods are second-level, and the others are third-level.'

'King Douya: Don't envy too much. The 'Eye of God' holders must fulfill incredible wishes, which are beyond imagination. For us yokai, achieving such wishes is like climbing the highest mountain.'

Yae Miko, who was eating 'fried tofu' in Narukami Shrine, saw this and her expression froze for a moment before she shamelessly responded:

'Yae Miko: Yes, it's incredibly difficult to fulfill those wishes. I've suffered for hundreds of years.'

Instantly, the group began to flatter her, and Yae Miko's happy tail emerged from her robe, swaying in satisfaction. Ever since she learned of the 'chat group' feature, she had spent most of her time chatting with the 'Original Gods' from the subordinate worlds.

Although she was respected by the people of Inazuma, the respect she received from these future 'gods' was different. They treated her as an authority, and she enjoyed it immensely.

'Yae Miko: By the way, the two who ascended this time are girls I've favored before. Rengoku, come and give us a report.'

'Rengoku Kyojuro: Hello, Lady Miko. I don't know much since I've just arrived here, and the two Butterflies have been traveling around. I don't have much information.'

'Yae Miko: Very well then, Rengoku. Rest easy. The two sisters are ascending now, so there should be visions in your lower world soon.'

'Rengoku Kyojuro: Understood, Lady Miko.'

'Kagome: Last time, Lady Miko mentioned that the Butterfly Sisters' world was a low-level martial arts world. How did they ascend so quickly?'

'Yae Miko: Foolish question. The closer a subordinate world is to the main world, the less difference there is in time, while the further it is, the greater the time gap becomes. The Butterfly Sisters' world has already experienced ten or twenty years. Their wishes should have been fulfilled by now, or the immense faith they've received pushed them to the point of ascension.'

'Ningguang: Lady Miko is correct. There are two ways for an 'Eye of God' holder to become a god. One is to fulfill their wish normally, and the other is to accumulate immense faith and be forced into ascension by that power.'

'Keqing: The two Butterfly Sisters must be in the latter category. After all, they saved so many people.'

'King Douya: Oh, to be forced into becoming a god. Let me bear such troubles.'

'Mitsuri Kanroji: It started! The sky is turning into beautiful colors, and there's singing in the sky.'

'Kagome: A mortal becoming a god... I really wish I could see it, but alas.'

'Demon Slayer World'

Twenty-three years have passed since the decisive battle in Tokyo. Since all the dignitaries were wiped out back then, the Ubuyashiki family took over governing the country. Now, everyone believes in Narukami and the Fox Spirit, and the people love peace.

The history of this world has also changed significantly. The nation across the sea no longer experienced its dark period and transitioned towards progress at an extremely rapid pace. In Europe and the Middle East, wars gradually subsided after knowing that gods truly exist in the world.

Through the words of the Butterfly Sisters, the world also learned what a 'universe' is. The Christian faith now directly regarded Takumi, the creator, as 'God.'

In Tokyo, colorful auroras covered the entire sky like ribbons, and heavenly congratulations echoed across the Eastern Hemisphere, originating from Tokyo. People looked up at the two golden figures ascending into the sky, surrounded by golden light.

Emotions such as excitement, joy, admiration, and faith emerged from people's hearts.

"The Butterfly Immortals are ascending to Takamagahara."

"They're ascending... should we feel happy or sad?"

"My mother once said that the Butterfly Immortals saved me when I was very young."

"Butterfly Immortals, please bless my child with good health."

"Butterfly Immortals, bless my wife with a safe delivery."

Countless prayers and blessings came from all directions, and faith poured into the bodies of Shinobu and Kanae Kocho. They couldn't control their bodies and began ascending like Chang'e flying to the moon.

During this process, they felt their bodies changing. Amidst the blessings and prayers, their consciousness arrived at the 'Seat of God.'

"Sister, we've become gods!"

"Yes, little sister. We are going to 'Takamagahara.'"