Chapter 17-Rice Like a Mountain, Completely Solving the Famine

The crowd erupted in wild cheers, their eyes filled with awe and fanaticism. It was the first time they had witnessed divine power, a moment of overwhelming shock and excitement.

"This is a miracle!"

"My god, what is this? A meteorite? How can it be so powerful?" someone exclaimed, rushing to the city walls of Chang'an to get a closer look.

What they saw would be forever etched in their memories—a staggering 1.25 million grains of white rice had fallen from the sky, smashing into the ground with immense force, flattening dozens of mountains in the process.

The impact left massive craters, the earth cracked open, and trees and stones were shattered beyond recognition. The white rice piled up into a towering mountain, larger than any peak they had ever seen. The sheer volume of rice dwarfed even Chang'an City itself.

"No, this is not a meteorite—it's rice! Divine rice!" someone shouted in amazement.

Stepping forward, they touched the grains and realized that what initially appeared to be white stones were, in fact, gigantic grains of rice. The shock was palpable.

"This is absurd! Why is the rice so huge? A single grain is the size of a boulder—five people together wouldn't be able to lift one!" another voice cried out in disbelief.

Never in their lives had they encountered rice of such immense proportions. It defied all logic.

"There's no need to question it. This is not ordinary rice—it's divine rice, food from the realm of the gods! That's why it's so enormous," an elder declared with conviction. Many trembled with excitement, overwhelmed by the thought that they were witnessing something eaten by the gods. It was an unfathomable miracle.

"Godly rice? So that's why it's so huge—it's meant for divine beings!"

"Of course! The gods are vast, how could they possibly eat tiny grains of rice like us mortals? It makes perfect sense that their rice would be of this scale."

"Incredible! If a single grain of this divine rice can feed a family for a month, then the world of the gods must be beyond imagination!"

The people of Chang'an poured out of the city to witness the spectacle firsthand. None of them had ever seen such an abundance of food—more than enough to feed an entire kingdom.

Until now, many had been skeptical of the so-called primordial gods, their faith wavering. But at this moment, as they stood before undeniable proof, their beliefs solidified. One by one, they became devout believers, and an immense wave of faith surged from them.

There was no better way to convert followers than through miracles.

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Li Xiao and his courtiers arrived at the scene, their breath taken away by the sheer enormity of the rice mountain. Even though they had witnessed the power of the ancient gods before, this sight was beyond anything they had ever imagined.

"Your Majesty, we are saved! Truly saved! With this much rice, our entire Tang Dynasty will have enough to eat for years!" a minister cried out, his voice trembling with joy.

Natural disasters, famine—none of it mattered anymore. In front of this divine gift, all suffering was wiped away. There would be no more hunger in Tang.

"This is not just ordinary rice," a general observed. "It radiates an incredible energy, far beyond normal grain. Warriors consuming this rice will quickly replenish their strength and enhance their cultivation."

For warriors, food consumption was a constant challenge. A single warrior could eat ten cows in a day, an astonishing demand on resources. Yet this divine rice, rich in energy, would change everything. A small portion would suffice, drastically reducing food consumption across the kingdom.

"As expected of divine rice! The ancient gods are far too generous!"

"Who would have thought we would ever have the honor of tasting such a miraculous grain? We are truly blessed!"

"Even its fragrance is extraordinary. Just smelling it makes me feel rejuvenated!"

Excitement filled the air. Yet, amid the rejoicing, Li Xiao's voice rang out with authority.

"Enough talk! Gather all the divine rice immediately and secure it. We must not allow anyone to steal even a single grain!"

His devotion to the ancient gods deepened. Their powers were beyond comprehension, capable of shaping the world with a mere gesture.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the soldiers responded in unison, moving quickly to protect and store the divine gift.

And so, with this miracle, the faith of the people soared, and the fate of the Tang Dynasty changed forever.