The difference between faith and destiny could be summed up in this way: destiny was a business transaction, while faith was simple plundering.

Plundering brought profit much more simply and quickly than a business transaction, and it didn’t require capital. But it came with big risks and restrictions, primarily that of karma. And that twist was what had led many gods to their death. While it had initially been very popular, once the gods realized its side-effects, things had changed.

The ancient buddhist schools had been particularly skilled in the use of faith power, which was how they qualified to compete with the Sovereign Lord. But eventually, their faith power reached a zenith, then they collapsed, primarily because faith could only be taken, with no return. That, coupled with the karmic side-effects, made faith inferior to destiny in many ways.

In front of Yang Qi was an entire ocean of faith that the Sovereign Lord had collected.

Of course, the Sovereign Lord also...

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