"Humans really are clever!"
The Black Scaled Dragon Horse praised him, then said to the Fire Ape, "Forget it, don't provoke him. You said it yourself—even a Second-rank God wouldn't be his match. You can't beat him."
The Fire Ape's face reddened. It was already fiery red, so it could not be seen, but he still said, "Fine, we'll sign a contract with you. But could you refrain from destroying Holy Evil Island? There are many magical beasts on the island. They're all innocent."
"Destroying Holy Evil Island is merely what I'll announce to the outside world. I have no desire to waste such a vibrant treasure land."
Zhou Qing smiled. "I only hope you can help me incorporate it into my Inner Scenery."
"What exactly is Inner Scenery?"
The Chrysanthemum Pig could not help asking.
"Experience it for yourselves."
With a thought from Zhou Qing, his Inner Scenery spread out and enveloped all Five Sacred Beasts. They saw green mountains and clear waters, the Great Sea rolling with waves, the Cowherd and Weaving Maid, a child treading a cart, and countless other sights. As those scenes continually receded and shrank, an illustration of a meditating human body's Inner Scenery emerged.
The beings within the Inner Scenery—the Moo Spring Ox, the Dancing Winter Rabbit couple, the Wind Autumn Sparrow, the Singing Summer Cicada, as well as the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, the Light Goddess Butterfly, the Golden Horned Child, and Candle Dragon Hope—all appeared. Those within the Inner Scenery had greatly improved in strength. Even the weakest, such as the first four, had reached the peerless realm at the ninety-ninth level, while the latter four had all reached Level 100.
"You are... the God of Love?!"
Seeing the Light Goddess Butterfly, the Fire Ape's eyes widened as he asked tentatively.
"It's