While Others are Leveling Up, I Alone Will Cultivate Until Mahayana Before Making My Move

After spending a small amount of Power of Faith, Su Xing did not stop.

Instead, with a thought, he plucked several dozen fist-sized orbs of light from the Divine Tree of Faith and infused them into the Inferior Demon Believer's body.

Martial Emperor Level... Legendary Level... Great Emperor Level... Saint Level!

In just a few moments, Su Xing had elevated this Inferior Demon Believer directly from Martial Emperor Level to Saint Level!

This level of divine power was truly astonishing!

Even the Divine Residences of the Foreign Race could not easily bestow such power upon their followers!

This, perhaps, is the distinguishing aspect of gods in the faith cultivation system!

Meanwhile, far across countless distances, the Inferior Demon of the Foreign Race sensed the transformation in his body.

The sudden surge in power made him feel as though he had stumbled upon some extraordinary "opportunity."

But for the moment, he was unable to figure it out.

As a believer, he had prayed countless times for the descent of divine miracles from the Inferior Demon God to rescue and aid him.

Yet none of his prayers had ever elicited a Manifestation of a Saint...

So when Su Xing truly descended a divine miracle, this Inferior Demon had no clue as to its source.

Su Xing also noticed that this Inferior Demon Believer seemed particularly slow-witted...

Thus, Su Xing actively used his Divine Sense to connect with him.

In the next instant, this newly ascended Saint-level Inferior Demon trembled uncontrollably with excitement.

He then prostrated himself on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing in a certain direction.

The surrounding Foreign Race creatures, upon witnessing this scene, were dumbfounded, unable to fathom the reason.

As the Inferior Demon Believer continued to kowtow, Su Xing could sense the subtle changes in the Power of Faith emanating from him.

A thumb-sized orb of faith gradually coalesced and grew back on the Divine Tree of Faith.

"Huh? A mere believer could contribute so much Power of Faith?"

Su Xing was somewhat perplexed.

A thumb-sized orb of faith was naturally insignificant.

After all, Su Xing's current total faith numbered tens of thousands of fist-sized fruits hanging upon the Divine Tree.

Moreover, Su Xing had just spent no less than several dozen fist-sized fruits of faith.

The return was so meager... truly a significant loss!

But, the source of Su Xing's Power of Faith was the hundreds of billions of Inferior Demons!

On average, it would take tens of millions or more Inferior Demons to contribute a single fist-sized orb of faith.

Yet this single Inferior Demon had managed to offer a thumb-sized orb.

Equivalent to the contribution of hundreds of thousands of Inferior Demons...

"So, different Inferior Demons contribute varying amounts of Power of Faith?"

Su Xing pondered briefly before his bloodline's Origins imparted divine revelations to his mind.

Streams of information flooded Su Xing's consciousness, unraveling the truth behind it all.

It turned out that faith—or rather, believers—also had hierarchical distinctions!

Primary-level believers, mid-level believers, high-level believers... and at the pinnacle, Angel Envoys of godhood!

Because of the varying depths of faith, the amount of Power of Faith these believers contributed could differ by millions or even tens of millions of times!

Even the Inferior Demons who worshiped Su Xing were merely beginner believers.

Or perhaps... generic believers!

These believers contributed exceedingly little Power of Faith—millions of them could only provide one orb of faith.

However, mid-level and high-level believers could offer much more substantial contributions!

At this moment, this Inferior Demon whom Su Xing had graced with a divine manifestation was undoubtedly a high-level believer!

Everything about such believers could be offered to Su Xing!

Beyond this, a believer's strength was also a critical factor influencing the quantity of Power of Faith.

Conducting large-scale sacrificial rituals could also allow Su Xing to harvest massive amounts of Power of Faith within a short span of time!

"Thus, to enhance my Divine Power further, I must not only cultivate numerous high-level believers but also organize periodic sacrificial rituals!"

Su Xing mused.

"And moreover, high-level believers who reach Saint Level in strength seem capable of being converted into Angel Envoys?"

Su Xing's thoughts stirred as he attempted to transform the Saint-level Inferior Demon into an Angel Envoy!

In an instant, thousands of orbs of faith dissipated from the Divine Tree and poured into the Inferior Demon Believer's body.

...

Soon, the Inferior Demon's state underwent yet another transformation.

He evolved from a mere high-level believer into Su Xing's Angel Envoy!

An Angel Envoy of godhood could directly communicate with the god and even tap into a fraction of the deity's true power. Their strength far surpassed the usual Saint-level!

In fact, borrowing Su Xing's power, this Angel Envoy now possessed the might to contend with True Gods of minor Divine Power!

"I see... this is how Angel Envoys come into being?"

Su Xing suddenly recalled the Red Moon's Angel Envoy, known as the Slaughter Apostle!

The monstrous being that Su Xing had encountered in the Slaughter Battlefield!

Apparently, it harnessed Saint-level power while drawing upon a portion of the Red Moon's divine strength!

And now, Su Xing too could cultivate his own "Inferior Demon Apostles!"

Su Xing quickly envisioned numerous benefits from these Inferior Demon Apostles.

These Apostles would serve as Su Xing's incarnations walking the mortal world.

They would assist Su Xing in spreading his faith and fostering more believers!

Much like how Su Xing, acting as the deity of the Inferior Demons, could be compared to a celebrity, while ordinary believers functioned akin to "fans."

And these Apostles could be likened to "superfans" who maintained Su Xing's relationship with the broader fanbase?

With enough Apostles, Su Xing wouldn't need to lift a finger.

The Apostles alone could cultivate endless streams of new believers for him.

A business with endless returns!

Additionally, Apostles were the most devoted of followers, capable of providing Su Xing with immense Power of Faith!

Reflecting on this, Su Xing felt that spending thousands of orbs of faith earlier wasn't so distressing after all!

"Tsk tsk... the faith cultivation system truly stands apart from other divine systems!"

Su Xing clicked his tongue in amazement.

Previously, he had always walked the path of personal might.

But now, the faith system appeared more symbiotic between deity and believers.

The more believers, the stronger the god!

This potential was undeniably terrifying!

If billions of Inferior Demons could be elevated to high-level believers, what kind of staggering amount of faith would manifest?

Su Xing's heart quickened at the thought.

"Beyond this, can this Power of Faith enhance my own personal strength?"

Su Xing tested using the Power of Faith for cultivation!

The nearly ten thousand fist-sized orbs of faith upon the Divine Tree began gleaming enticingly and pulsating with brilliance.

Soon, the faith fruits rapidly diminished, merging into Su Xing's strength.

Ten thousand... eight thousand... five thousand... three thousand... two thousand!

Within moments, Su Xing had consumed nearly all his Power of Faith!

Yet at the same time, Su Xing's strength ascended—he advanced from the early stages of True God to the mid-level of True God!

In the span of a single breath, Su Xing's strength had doubled!

Such a horrifying increase caused Su Xing to draw in a sharp breath.

"Hiss... the ascension through becoming a faith-based deity is truly this effortless?"

"If I were to possess an unlimited supply of Power of Faith, wouldn't I be able to ascend to a level rivaling a Daluo Golden Immortal?"

Su Xing swiftly grasped the advantages of Power of Faith.

To maintain long-term, widespread collection of such Power of Faith...

He needed more generic believers, as well as more Apostles!

To let Apostles continuously groom new high-level believers...

Originally, as a fledgling True God, Su Xing could cultivate no more than three Apostles.

But now, as a mid-level True God, Su Xing's divine might had expanded, enabling him to nurture five Apostles!

Just as Su Xing was feeling elated while planning his next steps...

Suddenly, he sensed the occurrence of a small-scale sacrificial ritual...

"Hmm? It seems that newly converted Apostle, the Inferior Demon, is holding a sacrifice?"

Su Xing's thoughts churned, and he quickly observed the scene.

Amidst a battlefield strewn with corpses.

The once-fleeing Inferior Demons, under the rallying cries of this Saint-level Inferior Demon Apostle, had swiftly congregated.

Tens of thousands of Inferior Demons had gathered...

Constructing what appeared to be an altar-like platform.

Upon the platform, countless remains—some from Foreign Races, others from the Human Race...

As the ritual commenced, more and more faith flowed swiftly into Su Xing's essence.

Within moments, the Divine Tree of Faith had yielded over a hundred new fist-sized orbs of faith.

But Su Xing furrowed his brows slightly, swiftly issuing a command that resonated within the Inferior Demon Apostle's soul.

"I require only the flesh essence of the Foreign Race, not that of the Human Race..."

(Apologies, I've been struck down by the seasonal flu and had to drag myself out of bed to write this chapter. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll feel a bit better and catch up on updates. Everyone take care during this flu season! Thank you~)