But aside from these two people, most of Duncan's attempts ended in failure.
For example, in HePu County, when Duncan appointed a local god of the city, he chose a person of considerable virtue. However, his soul could not merge with the godhood of the city, either because there was no legendary level, or his cultivation did not meet the threshold for ascending to city god.
There are many such examples, including Duncan's recent failure to appoint the river god of the West River.
Even if Duncan forced a title on them, they couldn't bear it, and were unable to gather any incense offerings, let alone merge with the godhood.
A thankless task.
Duncan could achieve it at all costs, but the cost would outweigh the benefits.
"Lu Shanjun succeeded, probably due to his cultivation level."
"It might also be related to the legendary level."
"Others were unknown to the common folk, so they couldn't accept this suddenly appearing deity."
