Lord of the South Sea, Cihang Expounds the Dao
Cihang finally breathed a sigh of relief after the temple was successfully relocated.
He was careless and underestimated the difficulty of relocating the dojo.
Without the help of these sea creatures, he would probably have had to give up halfway through this mission.
"I really have to thank all of you fellow Daoists this time!"
Cihang also thanked the group of the Dragon Clan cultivators.
"You're too kind, senior. This is what we should do."
Senior is the only Quasi-Saint, and should rightfully be the Lord of the South Sea.
If anything happens in the future, just give us your orders, and we will definitely serve you as our senior!
As if they had planned it beforehand, everyone bowed down to Cihang.
The sight of hundreds of thousands of cultivators bowing in unison was truly magnificent.
Although these are not all the cultivators in the South China Sea, they are the patriarchs and powerful figures of various clans, and can represent all the cultivators of the South China Sea lineage.
The world is full of treasures; this is a fact acknowledged by all cultivators.
Without abundant resources, the Dragon Clan could not have achieved its status as the overlord.
However, it was also because of the Dragon Clan that the four seas suffered an unprecedented calamity.
Since the calamity of the Dragon Clan, almost all the powerful sea creatures have been killed or wounded, and they can no longer compare with the land cultivators.
Of all the seas, the East Sea is the most prominent, gathering many powerful wandering immortals and quasi-saints.
Few cultivators dared to act recklessly in the East Sea.
The cultivators in the other major Sea Domain are generally weaker, and there isn't even a single quasi-saint among them.
The sea creature cultivators' cultivation levels were insufficient, so they naturally couldn't stop those cultivators who went to the Sea Domain to search for treasures.
Faced with those cultivators, they could only keep a low profile and endure.
They are even slaughtered from time to time, after all, sea creature cultivators themselves are rare materials and treasures.
The cultivators of the other three seas were suffering terribly.
That ancient battle not only caused the deaths of all the powerful figures in the world, but also caused them to lose many of their inheritances.
There's no way to advance or improve.
Upon learning that Cihang had attained quasi-sainthood, all the cultivators in the South China Sea, like the Dragon Clan, were overjoyed.
A powerful force has finally emerged in the South China Sea.
They felt no envy, only joy, at Cihang's breakthrough.
Even before Cihang returned, the various races had already been discussing this for a long time.
Finally, everyone reached a consensus: to recognize Cihang as the Lord of the South Sea.
Only in this way will Cihang be willing to shelter them.
Even the South China Sea Dragon Clan had no objection to this.
The Dragon Clan were well aware that even if they joined the Heavenly Court, they would not be able to subjugate the various races of the Sea Domain.
Although they could draw upon the power of the demon race, they were unwilling to do so.
Once the demon race intervenes, the Dragon Clan race will inevitably be drawn into the demon race's struggle.
It was the Dragon Clan who proposed making Cihang the Lord of the South Sea.
With such a powerful figure in charge, the entire South China Sea will be much calmer.
Cihang was quite surprised to see the sea creatures bowing in worship.
He never imagined he would become the Lord of the South Sea.
Although the South China Sea is only one of the four seas, it is equally vast and boundless, possessing boundless fortune.
As the sea creatures bowed in worship, a powerful aura descended, hovering above Cihang's head.
This aura was far stronger than his own.
Although he obtained one-tenth of the human race's fortune, the human race is now newly reborn, and the fortune is only in its initial stage.
If measured by a cultivator's cultivation level, this aura faintly possesses the qualities of a quasi-saint at the peak.
With this blessing of fortune, there is a chance to break through to the peak of Quasi-Saint.
(Of course, this is just an opportunity, not a guarantee of a breakthrough!)
The Two Sages of the West were able to attain enlightenment because they were the masters of the West, possessing the accumulated fortune of that region.
In addition, Hongjun owed the West a debt of Karma, which is why the two of them attained the status of saints.
"Why must you all act like this? I am but a rogue cultivator from the South China Sea!"
This surprise was so great that Cihang was unsure whether to accept it.
Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Becoming the Lord of the South Sea is due to the blessing of Cihang South China Sea's fortune.
And the entire South China Sea will fall under his sphere of influence.
However, the responsibility of the South China Sea cultivators also became his duty.
In this era of conflict between the Lich and the Demon races, becoming the ruler of one side will certainly arouse the suspicion of Witch and Demon Clans.
"The cultivators in the South China Sea are weak, with only one Quasi-Saint, Senior. Apart from Senior, no one else is capable of being the Lord of the South Sea."
I humbly request your mercy, senior, to allow me to assume the Lord of the South Sea.
We are also willing to serve our predecessors with all our might and be at their beck and call."
Seeing that Cihang intended to refuse, the sea creatures bowed again.
It's not just the Dragon Clan face hardship in the four seas; other sea creatures do as well.
"Since all of you fellow Daoists agree, then I will accept the Lord of the South Sea!"
After weighing the pros and cons, Cihang accepted the Lord of the South Sea.
The path of cultivation is not merely about arduous practice and enlightenment; it also requires a vast amount of resources.
Looking at all the powerful figures of the Primordial World, which one didn't possess a formidable force?
Various sects of saints were scattered throughout the Primordial World, and the Minghe was also the founder of the Asura Clan.
Even the low-profile Zhenyuanzi had countless disciples and held the title of Ancestor of Earth Immortals.
Hong Yun never established his own power, but what was his fate?
While this isn't the most opportune time, it's not unmanageable either.
Because of Nuwa, Di Jun and Tai Yi will not target him too much.
The Witch Race was also not adapted to living in the Sea Domain.
Moreover, the main battlefield for both races is in the Eastern Continent, while the Four Seas are relatively more stable.
"We pay our respects to the Domain Lord!"
Seeing that Cihang agreed, the sea creatures immediately kowtowed.
As everyone bowed in worship, the lingering fortune finally settled and merged with Cihang's own fortune.
The Cihang manifested itself once again.
The illusory lotus flower solidified in an instant, only the lotus platform retained a hint of illusion.
A section of the River of Fortune appeared in the sky above the lotus, with countless humans making prayers and a group of sea creatures swimming within it.
"Everyone, please rise. Since you acknowledge me as the Domain Lord, you should abide by my rules."
In the future, we will all be cultivators from the South China Sea. Healthy competition is acceptable, but we must never kill each other.
"To develop the South China Sea, we must all work together!"
Cihang waved his hand to help everyone up, his voice calm yet authoritative!
"We will obey the Domain Lord's command!"
The cultivation community in the South China Sea had finally seen a turning point, and they didn't want it to be ruined because of them.
"As the Lord of the South Sea, I should naturally assist you in your cultivation."
I have just achieved a breakthrough and intend to give you a sermon.
A thousand years from now, all cultivators from the South China Sea may come to Mount Luojia to listen to the Dao!
Cihang was very satisfied with the attitude of the sea creatures and immediately decided to give them a sermon.
He knew perfectly well that these sea creatures elected him as their Domain Lord in order to gain his protection and for their own cultivation.
He wouldn't mind giving them some benefits as long as they satisfied him.
Through this sermon, he will also be able to better unite these sea creatures.
"Thank you, Domain Lord!"
The sea creatures once again bowed in gratitude to Cihang.
This is the day they've been waiting for.
The South China Sea lacks powerful figures and spiritual lineages, so Cihang's sermon is a rare opportunity for them.
They made the right choice, Cihang did not disappoint them.
"You should all go back and prepare!"
After announcing the date of the sermon, Cihang dismissed the sea creatures.