Although Guan Yang didn't know why Boss Lu, who was in front of him, seemed so familiar with the martial arts gym staff, he still politely smiled at the front desk lady and then followed Lu Chenxing inside.
Regarding this transmission of Dharma, Lu Chenxing had some ideas: he would cast dual-element magic, both mental and light-based, on Guan Yang to show him the life of Guan Erye, strengthening his impression of Guan Erye through a rapid display.
However, he didn't know Guan Erye's actual combat scenes, so he could only show him some skill release scenes from TV dramas and games. In short, he had done his best. If it didn't work, then it meant they had no fated master-disciple relationship.
"Come, sit cross-legged." Lu Chenxing had Guan Yang sit cross-legged in the center of the cultivation room, and then he began to cast his spell.
For Lu Chenxing, this kind of spell was not a technique at all; he simply wanted to do it and casually used it.
Guan Yang felt the scene before his eyes suddenly change, and a man appeared: nine feet tall, with a two-foot-long beard; a face like a heavy jujube, lips like painted rouge; phoenix eyes, silkworm eyebrows; a dignified and majestic appearance. His green attire and golden armor complemented each other perfectly.
He held a saber in his right hand, stroked his beard with his left, his eyes slightly closed, and an aura of invincible bravery surged directly into his mind.
The moment Guan Yu appeared, Guan Yang felt his talent wildly stirring!
His talent was the rare SS-grade talent "Formless" among Believers. Before confirming his patron deity, it was almost like having no talent, as it provided no bonuses, just like a cloud floating in his mind.
But no one knew his talent was this, because generally, the "Formless" talent could freely choose to believe in any deity. After believing, the Formless talent would autonomously condense into the appearance of its patron deity!
Afterward, one could cultivate without needing to set up altars or burn incense, and could invite the deity to possess them without performing rituals. Moreover, when using the patron deity's skills or inviting them to possess, the skill power would be greatly enhanced!
However, he was an exception, because he had never believed in gods or Buddhas since he was a child. His goal was to become a martial artist or an immortal cultivator; "slaughtering gods and demons as a mortal" was his true aim. Yet, he awakened a Believer talent, which was truly fate playing tricks.
At this moment, Lu Chenxing's voice sounded in his mind: "The person before you is not a god or a Buddha. He is merely a mortal from another world, an ancient person, named Guan Yu, courtesy name Yunchang..."
In this era when the Zhu Tian Battlefield had opened, things flowing from other worlds were not uncommon. The Canglan World had also come into contact with other human worlds; some had merged into the Canglan World, while others, whose spiritual energy had not yet recovered, were not overly interfered with.
Although the development of each world differed, there were some commonalities, such as language and writing, as well as myths and legends. Therefore, Guan Yang didn't find it strange.
As the light and shadows shifted before him, Lu Chenxing recounted Guan Yu's life story one by one, simultaneously influencing him with mental magic to ensure he remembered it more firmly.
Time passed bit by bit. After a long while, Lu Chenxing had roughly finished recounting Guan Yu's life, as well as showcasing a series of his stories such as "Slaying Hua Xiong While Wine Was Still Warm," "Passing Five Gates and Slaying Six Generals," "Slaying Yan Liang in Battle," and "Traveling a Thousand Li Alone."
The image of an unparalleled, loyal, and righteous general leaped off the page.
"After Guan Yu's death, he was gradually deified, honored by the common people as Lord Guan, also known as the Beautiful Bearded Lord. Successive dynasties in that world bestowed numerous posthumous titles upon him; during the Qing dynasty, he was revered as 'Loyal, Righteous, Divine, Martial, Spiritually Blessed, Benevolent, Brave, and Mighty Lord Guan the Holy Emperor,' and worshipped as the 'Martial Sage,' also known as Lord Guan the Holy Emperor. Due to his loyalty and righteousness, he was jointly revered by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism."
"Buddhism calls him 'Garan Bodhisattva,' Taoism calls him 'Martial Sage Emperor,' and Confucianism calls him 'Holy Sage Guan.'"
"And the weapon he used, the Yanyue Saber, has since been known as the Guan Saber!"
Then, the image before Guan Yang's eyes changed again. Countless golden lights illuminated, transforming into ribbons representing the status of an immortal or god, wrapped around Guan Yu's arms, fluttering without wind; this was a celestial robe.
The Green Dragon Yanyue Saber in his hand also emitted a burst of green light, accompanied by a high-pitched dragon roar, and a giant green dragon flew out from it, circling around Guan Yu! At the same time, a halo began to bloom behind his head, forming a circle; this was a divine halo!
Guan Yang keenly noticed that this green dragon seemed completely different from exotic beasts; it merely had a dragon shape, and overall, it was more like a condensation of faith and spirit! Sacred and ancient!
At the same time, his heart was filled with excitement over the deeds of Lord Guan the Holy Emperor. To be worshipped by myriad people as a mortal, to be regarded as a symbol of loyalty and faith, to be jointly revered by three religions, with incense offerings continuously for thousands of years! This seemed to be the ultimate pursuit of all Believers!
The cultivation path of Believers is to believe in deities, imitate deities, and finally become deities. However, no one has been able to achieve this yet; even if they collect more wish power from all beings, they are still false gods.
Because in this era where everyone is a professional and possesses extraordinary power, the difficulty of transforming into a true deity believed by others is comparable to ascending to heaven!
But now, Guan Yang seemed to understand how his path to godhood should proceed. If Lord Guan the Holy Emperor could, as a mortal, be worshipped by thousands of mortals and be revered as an immortal god, why couldn't he do the same among professionals?!
The moment his conviction solidified, the cloud in his mind suddenly solidified, and a deified statue of Guan Yu appeared in his mind. He entered a state of enlightenment!
Meanwhile, in the cultivation room, Lu Chenxing, who had spent the entire afternoon, saw Guan Yang close his eyes, a cyan-green radiance blooming around him, and he finally let out a long sigh of relief.
Having spoken for such a long time, Lu Chenxing felt a bit parched. Finally, there was a result, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his face.
He truly hadn't expected that Believers could confirm their patron deity based on stories told by others and certain characteristics of the deity's image. It felt a bit like a "love at first sight" scenario.
The process by which Believers confirm their patron deity is never divulged, so Lu Chenxing didn't know how others confirmed their patron deities, only feeling that it must be some kind of inheritance.
However, the process for Believers to confirm a deity is actually similar to today's. They typically consult things like "Buddhist scriptures," "Taoist canons," "Holy Words," and "holy light revelation" to learn about the past and present lives of those deities, what kind of magical power they possess, and what kind of deeds they performed.
Then, if they are moved by the life story of a certain deity and resonate with it, they can establish their patron deity.
Among the life stories of those deities, none were without immense power, capable of plucking stars and moon. But Guan Yang only wanted to laugh after reading them; he felt that these things were written with three words: "fake, grand, and empty." It seemed as if these deities were born sacred and inviolable.
In contrast, Lord Guan the Holy Emperor's experience of becoming a god from humble beginnings completely moved him!
Moreover, the reason for his deification was not his immense power, but because he embodied "loyalty and righteousness" throughout his life, which made him sincerely admire him even more!
