Worship the Reaper, Not the Star Lord: A Divine Patronage Strategy

Lu Chen transmigrates into a world where anyone can gain divine blessings simply by burning incense and praying to the gods. Yet the masses all flock to the same popular deities, flooding them with offerings—so much so that these overindulged gods no longer bother to answer prayers or grant favors. Frustrated by the system, Lu Chen decides to take a radically different approach: he will pour all his devotion into obscure, neglected gods whose altars have long grown cold. While others grovel before the God of Wealth, Lu Chen seeks out the Emperor of Wealth—the most exalted among all wealth deities, yet ignored by everyone. The emperor, moved by this lone worshiper, vows to secure his fortune. When others pray to the Star Lord of Longevity, Lu Chen boldly turns to King Yan, the Ruler of the Underworld. The death god is bewildered—why would anyone willingly court such ill-fated attention? But Lu Chen's persistence touches the grim monarch's heart, and he is adopted as the king's own "son," earning his sworn protection against any underworld official who dares shorten his life. As Lu Chen's lifespan soars to astronomical heights, even the Star Lord himself stares in disbelief—this was never supposed to work.