The "True Demon Statues" contained extreme malevolence, utterly ferocious!
Other cultivators would be unable to resist.
Their Dao hearts would instantly collapse, completely falling into the Demonic Path, becoming monsters that only knew frenzied slaughter.
However, Hao Ren had no such worries.
Because around the neck of each "True Demon Statue" was a cord, earth-yellow in color, condensed from "Merit and Wish Power."
Once the "Chaos True Demons" intended to harm Hao Ren, the "Merit and Wish Power" would unleash an offensive to punish them!
For every action, there is a consequence!
The "Chaos True Demons," having absorbed "Merit and Wish Power," became stronger. Simultaneously, they were also bound by "Merit and Wish Power," forced to submit to Hao Ren.
Now, these "Chaos True Demons" could not resist the temptation of more "Merit and Wish Power" and voluntarily offered to serve as "Guardians of the Di Hua Divine Religion."
Hmm…
This is truly excellent!
Hao Ren nodded, thinking to himself.
He had originally intended to establish a "Guardian of the Di Hua Divine Religion" position and have the "Chaos True Demons" fill it. With their combat power, they would be able to maximize the role of "Guardian."
From now on, not only would no one dare to bully the "followers of the Di Hua Divine Religion," but even evildoers would have to detour when they saw them. That's how imposing they would be!
Moreover, the more "Merit and Wish Power" the "Chaos True Demons" obtained through this method, the deeper their bond with Hao Ren would become.
In the future, forget about them attempting to possess or harm Hao Ren; they wouldn't even be able to muster the thought of resisting him.
Hehehehe…
It's a win-win-win situation!
Very well, it's decided. The "Chaos True Demons" will serve as "Guardians of the Di Hua Divine Religion."
Hao Ren slowly spoke, addressing the "Chaos True Demons."
"Currently, I only plan to establish one Guardian position. Which one of you will take it?"
Hao Ren asked this not to truly solicit the opinions of the "Chaos True Demons," but rather…
To give them an opportunity to be "lapdogs"!
There were seventy-two "Chaos True Demons" but only one "Guardian" position.
Wouldn't they be fighting tooth and nail for it!
How to obtain the "Guardian" position?
Be a "lapdog"!
Lavishly "lick" Hao Ren!
Whoever "licks" the best, whoever "licks" Hao Ren most comfortably, would naturally get the "Guardian" position!
Hehehehe…
Hao Ren let out a pig-like squeal of laughter in his mind.
He could already imagine the scene of the "Seventy-Two Chaos True Demons" vying for favor and desperately fawning over him.
However, the "Chaos True Demons" did not behave as wildly as Hao Ren had imagined. On the contrary, they were all remarkably calm.
They remained quietly in the "Dantian Void."
What was going on?
Just then, the "Crouching Dragon Chaos True Demon" and the "Fledgling Phoenix Chaos True Demon" stepped forward.
These two were currently acting as the external spokespersons for the "Seventy-Two Chaos True Demons."
"Crouching Dragon Chaos True Demon": Esteemed Father, in truth, we seventy-two Chaos True Demons are a single entity!
"Fledgling Phoenix Chaos True Demon": Beloved Daddy, we seventy-two Chaos only need one "Guardian" position.
This works too?
Hao Ren's eyes widened.
Buy one, get seventy-two?
This deal was too profitable!
Hao Ren was overjoyed. Although he didn't get the treatment of a "lapdog father," he still felt it was incredibly worthwhile and awesome!
Good, it's happily decided.
Excited and thrilled, Hao Ren immediately intended to exit his "internal observation" state and unlock the "Guardian of the Di Hua Divine Religion" slot.
Before leaving, Hao Ren cast one last glance at the core of the "Dantian Void."
At the very center were a total of fifty-one Golden Cores.
Four of them were relatively normal Golden Cores.
The Nine Dragon Patterned Thunder Pill!
The Dragon Patternless Yin Pill!
The Nine Dragon Patterned Void Pill!
The Nine Dragon Patterned Poison Pill!
Among them, the "Dragon Patternless Yin Pill" was the largest and brightest, the most dazzling existence in the "Dantian Void."
Hao Ren could now be one hundred percent certain that the "Dragon Patternless Yin Pill" was merely low-key and unassuming; its true identity was the "Ten Dragon Patterned Yin Pill," possessing ten "Golden Core Dragon Patterns," surpassing the mortal limit!
In addition to the four "normal Golden Cores," near the core of Hao Ren's "Dantian Void," there were a total of forty-seven "Thunder Pills."
These "Thunder Pills" were all products of Hao Ren absorbing and integrating the "power of heavenly tribulations" through his "Great Divine Ability Techniques."
Each "Thunder Pill" represented a powerful "thunder tribulation."
Currently, through the long and persistent consumption of "Nine Dragon Patterned Pills," the number of "Golden Core Dragon Patterns" on most of the "Thunder Pills" had reached the limit of eight.
Well, only the last few "Thunder Pills" had not yet completed their upgrade, but it was close. Hao Ren believed that soon, he would be able to upgrade all the "Thunder Pills" to "Eight Dragon Patterned."
Once that was done, Hao Ren would use the "Limitless Immortal Pill" and an enormous quantity of "Nine Dragon Patterned Pills" to strive for all the "Thunder Pills" to reach "Nine Dragon Patterned."
Fifty "Nine Dragon Patterned Golden Cores," plus one "Ten Dragon Patterned Golden Core."
At that time, Hao Ren would truly be the "pinnacle of Golden Core cultivators."
Casually "challenging across major realms," killing a few "Nascent Soul cultivators" would be no problem.
Cough, cough, back to the main topic.
Hao Ren exited his "internal observation" state and reopened the "Di Hua Divine Religion Panel." He spent 1000 points of "Merit Value" to unlock the "First Guardian" slot.
Immediately thereafter, he designated the "Seventy-Two Chaos True Demons" as the "First Guardian."
As soon as Hao Ren completed his operation.
Rumble!
In the mysterious depths, a mighty sound echoed, and a wondrous transformation occurred.
An unfathomable and indescribable power descended into Hao Ren's "Dantian Void."
On the "True Demon Statues" condensed by the "Seventy-Two Chaos True Demons," powerful auras emanated. Empowered by the profound might, these "True Demon Auras" transformed into "True Demon Projections" and merged into the void, instantly appearing in the two "Divine Temples" in "Qingyang Village" and "Mu Wang City."
The two "Divine Temples" trembled slightly, and a large amount of earth-yellow "Merit and Wish Power" erupted, falling into the courtyard outside the "Hall of Offerings," gradually condensing into seventy-two "Guardian Manifestations."
These seventy-two "Guardian Manifestations" were fierce and domineering, their killing intent soaring, appearing terrifying.
The "followers" who came to offer incense were startled by the sudden appearance of these "Guardian Manifestations."
Oh my, how terrifying!
However, the "followers" quickly came to their senses.
Although the "Guardian Manifestations" were terrifying, their "evil" was directed outwards. They harbored no ill will towards the "followers"; on the contrary, they would protect them.
Looking at it this way, the "Guardian Manifestations" were quite reliable. The fiercer they appeared, the more reliable they were!