Siheyuan: Breaking up with Shazhu at the beginning

At this time, Black Turtle's plan seemed to coincide with these legends.

Then they prepared to select a suitable candidate and look for a new water god with potential among the living people in the area.

Aims to benefit the masses and protect the living!

The “art of governing the world” that my master taught me before is now asking me to embark on the path to becoming a god in the world. Could it be that my master is planning to entrust me with…?

But how can I be qualified to be compared with the names of the gods of the past?

Moreover, at this moment, the world is no longer at peace with just a monarch's words, but is now dominated by businessmen!

However, with the help of Master, it seems that it may be possible to some extent...?

and many more?

Wait, this line of thinking... seems to be off track, right?

At the beginning of dawn, the first ray of sunlight crossed the sky.

The mist slowly rose above the lake, and the golden edges glowed faintly.

The people at Linhuan Pass were still waiting in front of the temple, panicked but determined to watch.

The spirit of the lake...died here!

In the hearts of this group of people, the water god is a spirit sent by heaven and earth to protect their land with peace, abundance and health all year round.

However, the water god ended his life here.

If the God gets angry because of this...I'm afraid the flood will submerge the entire Linhuan Pass and the surrounding villages, without a single exception!

Everyone was filled with fear, and could only place their last hope on this god named "Drowning" and the "Three-Eyed Immortal".

It’s this immortal!

Since immortals can kill gods, they can certainly help ensure good weather and good harvests in an area!

We can restore our former peace by simply transferring our sacrifices and prayers to this great hero.

At this time, Wen Zhong walked out of the temple, his body illuminated by the golden sunlight, casting a sacred light, just like a god descending.

"All Linhuan people, pay homage to the gods!"

As if everyone was leading the way spontaneously, the people knelt down in reverence.

Then, the old, hunchbacked man trembled and spoke:

We are willing to offer gifts to the temple every month, burn incense during the day and pray for your blessing. May we and the land of Linhuan enjoy the warmth of spring and peace in all seasons.

The villagers responded loudly: "Your Majesty, bless us Linhuan people to have eternal peace, blooming spring flowers, and harmony of the four seasons!"

Facing the thunderous call, Wen Zhong's eyes were slightly disappointed and helpless. After being cleansed by the ocean of knowledge, his eyes became more insightful - humans also have ways to enrich their lives!

Taking a deep breath, he looked at the people in front of him with a serious face and asked, "Do we really need a water god to live?" "Without the water god, there will be no harvest?"

"Have you never thought about why the stars in the sky can illuminate the dark night sky without relying on any other light?" Li Yu stared at the officials.

Everyone was silent, as if they were deeply touched by Li Yu's question.

The long-term living environment has made people take it for granted that the stars shine on their own.

The existence of the belief in "Heaven" itself is a natural force. It seems that there is no need for excessive exploration and the answer will naturally appear.

"Isn't there anyone who has ever wondered why there are so many twinkling stars in the sky without the God of Stars giving them their light? The depth of your thinking is so different from mine." There was a hint of sarcasm and emotion in his voice.

Then, Li Yu slowly spoke:

"Were all those 'gods' I killed in the past imposters? Then what are real gods like?

In ancient times, the world was in good order. It was a world built by God's will, and every law in it had its roots - whether it was the movement of the stars or the wind, rain and thunder.

I tell you a story: A long time ago, there was a human being named Jade Emperor. His divine status gave him the right to rule the three realms. The Jade Emperor made the laws of heaven and regulated the use of divine power so that the balance between heaven and earth could be maintained.

His might spreads across the nine heavens, but it also has its boundaries. All things in the world are in their proper places, coordinating with each other and coexisting in harmony.

He stands at the highest point of the Heavenly Palace, looking down upon the common people in a way that transcends everything. Whenever the human world suffers a disaster, the Jade Emperor dispatches the Heavenly Army to rescue and restore peace to the human world.

Therefore, gods do not only exist in myths and legends, they also have corresponding manifestations in the human world, reflecting the will of gods through the operation of nature and changes in the world.

I will show you this power. If you are willing to accept it, you can become a part of God and take responsibility for maintaining order. Are you willing to participate?" His words were full of profound desire and challenge.

Under Li Yu's guidance, officials began to discuss and reflect, exploring the path of faith and understanding of power that belonged to mankind. They realized that behind the ancient cosmic scroll, the true divinity was far deeper and more extensive than they understood, and perhaps the true power came from the inner light of man and his understanding of order.

There is no room for forgiveness!

So you must think carefully before you act.”

Then, a child of about fourteen or fifteen years old asked with curiosity: "Master, can humans really become wind gods?"

"Of course!"

Yin Jiao responded decisively.

"I want to be the God of Wind!"

The children immediately raised their hands and ran forward.

A man with regular features and a strong physique, regardless of the dissuasion of the people around him, mustered up the courage to step forward, "Master, please let me become the God of Wind too!"

Then, several brave people also stood up.

Yin Jiao nodded, "There is only one Wind God, and now you are all candidates. Whoever you support as the Wind God, you will stand behind him...

The one who wins the most support, I will give him the title of Wind God of Linhuan City!"

Everyone quickly resolved their doubts and dispersed.

In the end, the tall and strong man received the most support.

Yin Jiao looked at the man and asked, "What's your name?"

The man immediately knelt down and said, "Everyone call me by my nickname Shitou Meng."

Yin Jiao looked at "Shitou Meng"——

He is tall and strong, looks simple and honest.

"Since most people believe in you, then you will take on the role of the Wind God... Come over here! Hold on to this Wind God sign, and swear an oath to heaven and earth before the sky!"

"promise!"

"Shitou Meng" carefully took the Fengshen sign and shouted along with Yin Jiao:

"I am Shitou Meng, the candidate for the God of Wind of the Shang Dynasty... Today, I make a statement to heaven and earth - to bring justice and peace to every piece of land, and not to use any force to do anything reckless. I respectfully ask you to bear witness!"

After the final oath was completed, the kneeling Stone was shocked to find that the sky seemed to have descended with power! At the same time, the mark in his hand emitted rays of light, like ripples rippling around.

At this moment, with just a touch of your fingertips, you can control the flow of the Yellow River not far away, transforming it into the gathering of wind and clouds and then falling into rain.

Shitou Meng's inner joy was hard to describe; what the immortal said was true!

Ah! He has truly become the God of Wind!

But he immediately remembered the oath he had made before.

If you make a mistake, you will be punished by heaven.

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Millions of miles south of Huanguan,

In a valley where a formation was hidden,

The three of them stood side by side beside a pool of water, forming a triangular shape.

Above the lake, the stars are twinkling, the water is rippling, and the lotus flowers are dancing. Each lotus leaf is like a crystal clear jade, inlaid on the clear lake surface; each lotus petal is like the blush on the face of a delicate girl, shy and holy. This scene is like a fairyland, making the surroundings full of spiritual energy.

A fairy boy sat on a lotus throne, bathing in the light of the stars. He blew out a breath of spiritual energy, and the air around him was instantly filled with a fresh breath. This spiritual energy spread out, and the entire mountain seemed to be nourished. The spiritual energy permeated every inch of soil, making people feel as if they could touch the source of life in heaven and earth.

Jue San San suddenly heard a whisper, which echoed in his heart, as if a faint spring breeze was blowing gently. Jue San San looked up and saw a woman in purple standing on the clouds, looking at him lovingly.

"At the border of the mountain and sea realm, the status of the water spirit of Shanhaiguan has been eroded, and the guardian talisman is held by a mortal. You must investigate **!" The woman's words were like a mountain stream, gentle but firm.

Jue San San exchanged glances with his friends, then lowered his head and responded, "I will follow the fairy's orders."

The old man in black nodded and said, "The water god in the Mountain and Sea Realm is a nine-gilled beast. He thinks highly of himself and openly calls himself the spirit of the sea. When I first divided the responsibilities between them, I had already predicted that there would be disputes in the future."

Taoist Qingshang, who was standing on his right, frowned. "This is the so-called deep-water wise man, the hidden deer. Is this your fault? Why did you appoint him as the water god when you knew he was unruly?"

The middle-aged Taoist priest, dressed in yellow, also agreed with this conclusion: "Yes, it is indeed too risky to let the Nine-Gilled Beast act as the water god. We already have eight major water palaces and more than 1,300 mountain temples within our jurisdiction, plus many land spirits... If everyone acts arrogantly, how can we ensure order and efficiency?"

The old man holding the green robe was named Qianlu. His face darkened when he heard this, and then he shook his head: "Forget it, there is no point in you two blaming us now. Since the saint has given the order, then we should go." His eyes were firm and helpless.

After informing them, the three of them began to cast spells and left, flying towards the border between mountains and seas.

Within a few hours, the three Taoists had arrived near the Water Palace in Shanhaiguan.

At this time, the water palace was in chaos, and the shrimp soldiers and crab generals had already scattered and fled. Qianlu used magic to search for the water monsters that escaped this ** based on the remaining breath. He soon got the answer from the little monster.

"A young man from the Human Tribe rode the Wind Rider and defeated the Nine-Gilled Monster with a spirit fan. Does he have a little green-scaled dragon helping him behind the scenes?"

The three of them looked at each other in silence, with doubts flashing in their eyes.

"This place is close to the South China Sea. Could it be that the South China Sea Dragon Clan is trying to seize the lordship of this place?"

"Why so much trouble? As long as the dragons intervene, the Venerable will naturally deal with it. We only need to seize the banner of the God of Water and find a suitable successor.

Indeed, we should do our part.”

"Well, I will go find a suitable candidate for the role of the God of Water, while the other two Taoist friends will mobilize water monsters to help the new God of Water establish prestige in Linhuan Pass. In this way, people can resume their worship of the gods..."