The Qinghui People had lived in the Purity Forest for millennia. They naturally felt a sense of loyalty and belonging toward the Qinghui Clan that had ruled them for centuries, and could easily be brought to revere Duke Qinghui.
This was the most stable base of support Westheid could ask for!
The first step for any Celestial God looking to establish a Fanatic Realm was to secure a base of support.
The Radiant Holy Tree showed no restraint, poaching people directly from the Dragon Realm. The Yonglan Riding God gathered followers naturally through conflict. The Star Abyss Wings birthed a brood of adoring Dragon Descendant offspring. Even Emperor Qianlu had amassed his believers through trickery and deceit.
As for the Venerable Master of the Azure Heaven, Westheid had no idea how that most mysterious and ancient of Celestial Gods had gotten his start, but he presumed it was a similar story.
