"Pitiful Da Yu, how could you possibly have trapped me?" Wu Zhiqi snorted coldly, his expression growing ever more arrogant, "I broke free from the seal long ago, just that I've been in close-door cultivation to restore my mana. It wasn't until I noticed you, this sneaky little demon, passing by my place of retreat that I followed to see what exactly you are up to."

By now, White Lotus Boy had ascertained Wu Zhiqi's origins and looked at him thoughtfully with a smile: "Has my friend figured out what we are busy doing?"

"Isn't it just collecting the power of faith from the Human Race?" Wu Zhiqi said disdainfully: "I've already employed such tricks back in Ancient Times. At that time, all the lands along the Huai and Ji rivers were under my domain, what villagers of the Human Race dared not to worship me?"

"Your illustrious name still resounds loudly even today!" White Lotus Boy said with a smile: "I just don't know if you wish to restore your former glory and once more raise the banner of the Huai River God?"

Wu Zhiqi arrogantly replied: "That's only a matter of time! However, my mana has not yet been fully restored, and none of my former vassal Demon Kings are to be seen..."

Before he could finish, White Lotus Boy interrupted: "With my assistance, none of these will be issues!"

Wu Zhiqi glanced at him and sneered, "You want to help me? What's your angle? Don't tell me you're planning to collect incense bronze in my name?"

White Lotus Boy nodded readily, responding earnestly: "I'll not lie, my identity does not suit being in the spotlight. I can only manage everything from behind the scenes, but as an ancient Water God of formidable renown, if you could represent me and intimidate all directions, we both will surely gain everything we desire!"

Hearing his sincere words, Wu Zhiqi frowned, seemingly pondering.

After a while, he looked at White Lotus Boy and said, "I don't even know your origins, how can I trust you?"

"In due time, my friend will know," White Lotus Boy said with a smile. "If you find it hard to decide at this moment, you might observe for a few days before making a decision."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zhiqi raised his eyebrow slightly, "What, you need to report to your backstage supporter?"

White Lotus Boy nodded slightly, "My friend truly has a discerning eye befitting an ancient Water God."

"Hmph," Wu Zhiqi scoffed, saying proudly: "I can agree to what you said, but I dislike dealings with those who hide their true faces. If you are truly sincere, then reveal your real background!"

White Lotus Boy smiled, "There's no need to rush, friend. I shall ask for instructions and then make a decision."

That said, he turned his head to a Daoist in a yellow robe and instructed: "You take the Water God to rest, ensure he is well attended to."

"Yes!"

The yellow-robed Daoist replied and hurriedly approached Wu Zhiqi, excitedly saying: "Master Water God, please follow me."

Seeing how he had so easily infiltrated their ranks, Wu Zhiqi "hmphed" with his arrogance fully displayed before following the yellow-robed Daoist out of the Grotto Heaven.

...

Linhuan Pass

The ancient snake demon's arrival was unexpected, and its departure... was not peaceful either.

Its appearance didn't cause much impact on Linhuan Pass, at most the people were a bit startled, and once the sun came out, everyone went about their business as usual.

In fact, the villagers at Linhuan Pass had grown somewhat accustomed to strange occurrences.

Because Wen Zhong had been "slaying gods" everywhere lately, many formidable foes sought him out, but without exception, none returned.

The villagers of Linhuan Pass had seen plenty of these spectacles, yet not a single one was harmed.

Having seen too much, the villagers grew less reverent towards these so-called divine beings.

In their view, with Immortal Wen Zhong as their support, and his elder brother supporting him, there couldn't be a place safer than Linhuan Pass!

At this moment, inside a thatched cottage in the southern forests of Linhuan Pass, Yu Yuan, who had been busy for days without much rest, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Some things that had never before appeared in the Primordial realm were finally brought into existence.

The reason it took so much effort and time was that he only provided the ideas, while the actual work was done by his junior brother, Wen Zhong.

Because these inventions were extremely important for the entire Human Race, every time an instrument was completed, a bit of Merit from the Human Path would descend as a reward.

This Merit was of no benefit to Yu Yuan and came with only disadvantages, but for Wen Zhong, it was tremendously beneficial.

"How hardworking my senior brother is!"

Wen Zhong had no knowledge that he had gained a good deal of Human Path Merit these days, but in his heart, he was still endlessly grateful to Yu Yuan.

With his years of experience among the Human Race, he could naturally see how greatly these instruments could aid the Human Race.

Not to mention others, just the invention of pens, ink, paper, inkstones, abacuses, saws, planes, furnaces, bellows, and standards of measurement, was enough to enable the entire civilization of the Human Race to make a leap forward in progress.

Yu Yuan nodded slightly, and said solemnly, "Now that Linhuan Pass is your fiefdom, your current task is to transform it into the most flourishing city-state of the Human Race!"

Wen Zhong nodded vigorously with excitement.

This was the first time his senior brother had encouraged him with such earnestness.

At this moment, he felt full of lofty aspirations, his body brimming with strength, practically eager to immediately go and build a magnificent city-state.

"Don't worry, senior brother! I definitely won't let you down!"

...

In the evening.

Yu Yuan, who had been busy for many days in the thatched cottage, returned to the bank of the Huai River.

Before he approached the Treasure Hall, he smelled a strong fragrance of wine.

When his Divine Thought swept over the luxurious Treasure Hall, even with his vast experience and battle-hardened composure, he couldn't help but slightly widen his eyes.

The scene inside the Treasure Hall was quite nice.

Scattered on the floor were playing cards, wine pots, as well as a grass skirt, a butterfly and water lily dress, a pair of scattered flower shoes, a pink bellyband...

Yao Ge and Huo Ling'er lay on the couch, while Fairy Yun Hua also lay on the other end of the bed, holding a pair of Huo Ling'er's jade feet, her cheeks tinged with the rosy hue of intoxication, the corners of her mouth slightly upturned, carrying a contented smile...

Clearly, the three had played "Demon Emperor Battle" all night and ended up succumbing to sleep.

Yu Yuan shook his head; he had released Yao Ge and Yun Hua from the Ruyi Qiankun Bag hoping that Yao Ge, the mountain ghost, would take a liking to Linhuan Pass and consider it her new home.

In this way, with a natural-born mountain and forest deity like the mountain ghost to protect it, the fortune of Linhuan Pass would surely rise.

But unexpectedly, the mountain ghost showed little interest in Linhuan Pass, yet exhibited a keen interest in "Demon Emperor Battle."

It seemed this matter would have to be entrusted to Huo Ling'er to handle.

While he was pondering, a streak of spiritual light suddenly descended from the sky and landed in front of him.

Wrapped within the spiritual light was a Communication Jade Scroll bearing the Primordial Spirit Seal of his master, the Golden Spirit Saint Mother.

Yu Yuan's thoughts stirred, and by manipulating the seal with his Divine Thought, he immediately read the message within the Jade Scroll—

The ten-year pact has come due; it is time to exchange the Investiture of the Gods for the Divine Beating Whip from the Chan Sect!

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