The inspiration to build up the persona of a holy maiden came from the third Stairway to God, and specifically from Jesus of Nazareth.
Jesus was revered by later generations as the Holy Son, the Son of God.
This was entirely because he performed countless good deeds during his lifetime, seeking neither fame nor fortune.
At that time, Judaism held an absolute monopoly, much like the God of Desire today.
Only a very small number of Jews joined Jesus's movement, forming an extremely tight-knit circle mostly consisting of people who had received his grace.
It was not until the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to the faith and established it as the state religion that the movement truly flourished.
Of course, Constantine did this because Judaism had become too dominant, creating a rift between the church and the imperial authority.
And the movement did not disappoint, growing to an astonishing scale within just a few years. Because the church was propped up by Constantine, its teachings were naturally molded to help him rule over the people.
Si Ren wanted Liu Ruxue to replicate Jesus's path, with himself acting as the mastermind behind the scenes. Perhaps when future generations told this story, he would view himself as God, while Liu Ruxue would be his daughter.
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