Ascending to Godhood in the Mysterious World

[Third-person narration, ensemble cast, slight deification, a touch of cosmic horror, occult setting.]

After dying from overwork and transmigrating, I decide to take care of my health and focus on staying alive.

Good news: I no longer have a mountain of research papers to finish.

Bad news: This is a mysterious world where supernatural powers run rampant, and ordinary people struggle to get by.

Good news: My previous life's knowledge of folklore and the occult has powerful supernatural properties.

Bad news: I have average spiritual power, an ordinary social standing, and no other resources.

All I want is a peaceful, stable life, but supernatural incidents keep finding me. A secret organization targets me, and sorcerers hunt me down...

Finally, when I'm sentenced to death as a witch, I snap. I'm going to fight back!

One person's power is limited, so I decide to establish my own secret society. As a folklorist well versed in the mysteries of tarot, I give the banker the Queen of Pentacles to build the organization's financial foundation; I give the militia commander Strength to protect the people and the nation; I give the lawyer Justice to uphold the rule of law...

And so, we survive in this mysterious world, grow stronger, and rise to the top.

And I become a god myself.

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The world is crowded with gods. The Church holds sway, heretics lurk in the shadows, sorcerers fight, and ordinary people suffer.

The people are sick of all the supernatural organizations. The Church is pretentious, hypocritical, rotten, and corrupt, while the heretics are chaotic, deranged, evil, and brutal.

Later, a secret society called the Arcana's Gate emerges out of nowhere, led by the High Priestess. It protects the people, beats down the Church, and kicks the heretics to the curb. It stops the Evil God from invading and averts the apocalypse. It saves countless lives.

The people cry out as one, with heartfelt gratitude:

"Thank you, High Priestess! Thank you, Arcana's Gate!"

"Praise the High Priestess! Praise Arcana's Gate!"

"Sing the praises of the High Priestess! Sing the praises of Arcana's Gate!"

Beyond their sincere thanks, praise, and songs, everyone is curious. Who exactly is the High Priestess?

No, perhaps the better question is: Which god is she?

Whenever this happens, Lin Aowei, famous columnist, folklore professor, and world-renowned scholar, carefully keeps her secret identity under wraps so she won't be exposed.

About this story:

1. The female lead is a true scholar and folklorist, well versed in folklore and occult knowledge from around the world and throughout history. Her combat ability is average, so she mainly relies on knowledge and strategy, but she is still a strong female lead. The plot comes first, with very little romance.

2. A modern occult setting with a touch of cosmic horror. It leans toward an ensemble cast, with many characters in the organization. There's already plenty to read, so feel free to start, no need to wait for more chapters.

3. There are countless great stories on JJ. If you don't enjoy this one, you can drop it, but please don't tell me. No writing advice, please.

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Theme: The right path in this world is never easy: unity is strength.