Yu Tames the Flood, Encounters a Great Demon

Zhenyuanzi said excitedly, "Martial Ancestor, this is Hong Yun Junior Brother's Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd."

"Precisely," Su Mu replied.

Zhenyuanzi held the gourd with a happy expression, looked at Su Mu, and asked, "Martial Ancestor, how did you obtain this gourd?"

Su Mu then recounted the entire process of how he obtained the gourd to Zhenyuanzi. Seeing that Zhenyuanzi was about to put the gourd away, Su Mu quickly said, "Great Immortal, aren't you going to see what's inside?" he muttered to himself, "Isn't this guy going to hog everything for himself so quickly?"

Hearing this, Zhenyuanzi also realized, "That's right! I haven't checked what's inside yet. There should be Hong Yun Junior Brother's belongings in there."

So, he quickly took out the gourd again, pulled out the stopper, and looked inside.

When he clearly saw what was inside the gourd, he was completely stunned, his mouth agape, unable to speak for a long time. After a while, he finally came to his senses and shouted excitedly, "Hong Yun Junior Brother!"

It turned out that the gourd contained Hong Yun's remnant soul! At this moment, Hong Yun's remnant soul had recovered its consciousness after being nurtured by Su Mu's Immortal Power. He was seen floating weakly inside the gourd, looking around with a confused expression.

"Zhen... Zhenyuan Daoist Brother, what... what happened to me? I remember I self-destructed and died?" Hong Yun's remnant soul said weakly and intermittently, his words full of confusion and bewilderment.

Seeing his old friend in such a state, Zhenyuanzi's heart was filled with immense grief, but he still forced himself to cheer up and comforted him, "Hong Yun Junior Brother, don't worry, stabilize your soul first. You are now a remnant soul, and you need careful recuperation."

As he spoke, Zhenyuanzi quickly circulated his own great Magic Power and began to nurture Hong Yun's remnant soul.

Under Zhenyuanzi's efforts, Hong Yun's remnant soul gradually stabilized, no longer swaying precariously as before.

Seeing this, Zhenyuanzi felt a little relieved and continued to nourish Hong Yun's remnant soul with his Magic Power, hoping to help him recover as soon as possible.

As time passed, Hong Yun's remnant soul was finally able to leave the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd and float beside Zhenyuanzi.

He looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar surroundings and asked with a confused expression, "Daoist Brother, what Martial Ancestor? Who is the Martial Ancestor? What is my current situation?"

Facing Hong Yun's three consecutive questions, Zhenyuanzi did not feel annoyed. Instead, he patiently explained to him, "Junior Brother, this is the Martial Ancestor. After you self-destructed back then, we all thought you had perished. I never expected the Martial Ancestor to find you today, it's truly a pleasant surprise!" After speaking, Zhenyuanzi looked at Su Mu, his eyes full of gratitude.

After listening to Zhenyuanzi's explanation, Hong Yun's remnant soul seemed to wake from a dream and immediately cupped his hands towards Su Mu to thank him, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist. If it weren't for your rescue, my Daoist Brother and I would probably never have seen each other again."

Su Mu said, "I also chanced upon your remnant soul. Moreover, Hong Yun Senior is a kind person in the Great Desolation, with noble character, a role model for us all."

Su Mu took out two Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs and showed them to Zhenyuanzi and Hong Yun Ancestor, saying, "Great Immortal Zhenyuan, Hong Yun Senior, these are the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs I refined. I hope they can be of some help to you."

Zhenyuanzi took the elixir and swallowed it without hesitation.

In an instant, a powerful force surged into his heart. The Magic Power that had been consumed by nurturing Hong Yun's remnant soul quickly recovered, and it even became more powerful than before.

He felt the Magic Power within his body surging like a mighty river, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "This Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir is truly miraculous, allowing my Magic Power to recover so quickly and become even more abundant."

Hong Yun Ancestor hesitated a little, but under Zhenyuanzi's encouragement, he also put the elixir into his mouth.

A moment later, he felt that his remnant soul seemed to have become more condensed and stable, as if it had gained new strength.

He looked at Su Mu gratefully, tears welling up in his eyes, "Thank you, young friend. This elixir not only helped me repair my remnant soul but also gave me hope for rebirth."

"I truly don't know how to thank you." Hong Yun's Remnant Soul trembled with excitement, his ethereal form becoming clearer, as if he could step out of the void at any moment.

Su Mu looked at the greatly moved Hong Yun's Remnant Soul before him, his heart filled with emotion.

He took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, then cupped his hands in a salute to Hong Yun's Remnant Soul and respectfully said, "Hong Yun Senior, I have an impudent request. I hope Senior can grant it."

Hearing Su Mu's words, Hong Yun's Remnant Soul was slightly stunned, but quickly recovered.

He glanced at Zhenyuanzi beside him, then smiled and said to Su Mu, "I don't know what the Martial Ancestor wishes for me to do. As long as I can do it, I will do my best."

Zhenyuanzi, standing nearby, also nodded, indicating his support for Hong Yun's Remnant Soul's decision.

Seeing this, Su Mu's face showed gratitude. He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Hong Yun Senior, I wish for you to give the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd to me."

"I am lacking an item to store elixirs, and the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd is a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, which can completely preserve the medicinal properties of elixirs."

Hong Yun's Remnant Soul listened to Su Mu's request and fell silent for a moment. He knew the preciousness of the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd and understood Su Mu's intentions.

However, he did not immediately agree. Instead, he turned to look at Zhenyuanzi, as if seeking his opinion.

Zhenyuanzi pondered for a moment, then nodded at Hong Yun's Remnant Soul. He understood that Su Mu's request was not excessive, and the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd indeed held great appeal and utility for Su Mu.

Therefore, he softly said to Hong Yun's Remnant Soul, "Hong Yun Junior Brother, since the Martial Ancestor values the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd so highly, why don't we give it to him."

Hearing Zhenyuanzi's words, Hong Yun's Remnant Soul nodded slightly in agreement.

He turned back and smiled at Su Mu, "Since that is the case, I shall give the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd to you."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a red light flew out from his hand towards Su Mu.

Seeing this, Su Mu's heart was overjoyed. He quickly extended his hands and caught the flying Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd.

He bowed deeply to Hong Yun's Remnant Soul and said gratefully, "Thank you, Hong Yun Senior, for fulfilling my wish!"

Hong Yun's Remnant Soul smiled slightly and waved his hand, signaling Su Mu not to be so formal.

Zhenyuanzi said to Su Mu, "Martial Ancestor, you were able to find Hong Yun Junior Brother's remnant soul, giving him a sliver of hope for survival. This means I, Zhenyuanzi, owe you a great karmic debt. If you ever need me to do anything, no matter what it is, Zhenyuan will do his utmost to help the Martial Ancestor complete it."

Su Mu bid farewell to the two and left Wuzhuang Temple, returning to Shouyang Mountain.

Upon returning to his Cave Dwelling, Su Mu used the True Sun Fire to re-refine the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd.

This added another function to the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd. The first function remained the gourd's original capability.

It could spew red sand, which could be used for both offense and defense. The red sand could absorb the will of living beings, trap the forms of immortals and gods, destroy the bodies of immortals and gods, and extinguish the souls of immortals and gods.

The second function was storage. It could store various items within it, easily accommodating anything from precious treasures to daily necessities.

This space seemed boundless, capable of holding any amount of items.

With just a thought, the needed items would appear in hand, extremely convenient.

Furthermore, this storage space also possessed the ability to automatically organize items, allowing one to quickly find what they needed, saving a considerable amount of time.

The third function was even more unique—storing living beings. Not only that, but living beings stored within the space could still move freely, completely unrestrained.

However, if the Red Sand Talisman was used, it could activate a sand attack on the living beings inside.

After Su Mu finished refining the Nine-Nine Soul Scattering Red Gourd, he placed all over a hundred Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs into the gourd.

Su Mu continued to refine Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, to provide the Human Race with more high-end combat power.

After all, the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir had absolutely no side effects; eating it would only be beneficial, with no harm.

Shun of the Human Race learned of Gun's situation. Although he wanted to bring him back to continue managing the floods.

However, Gun refused. He wanted to properly teach his son, letting his son manage the floods.

Shun could only give up helplessly and continue to govern the Human Race, allowing the Human Race to develop stably. Managing the floods could only be done by dedicated people.

After Shun's merits were complete, he came to the Mount Tai Summit to perform the Feng Shan Ceremony.

Golden Phoenix, holding the Kongtong Seal, solemnly announced to everyone: "During Shun's reign, he was diligent in governing and loved his people, actively assisting Gun in flood control, bringing peace and well-being to the people of the world. His achievements are indelible and he should be honored as the Great Emperor of the Human Race, witnessed by heaven and earth!"

As Golden Phoenix's words fell, a Golden Cloud of Merit suddenly appeared in the sky, landing on Shun.

Shun's cultivation instantly increased, reaching the early stage of the Golden Immortal of the Origin realm.

This Golden Cloud of Merit symbolized the heavens' recognition and blessing of Shun, and also made everyone present feel Shun's greatness and divinity.

Shun was moved to tears. He knew deeply that his achievements were inseparable from the support and trust of the people, especially Gun.

Therefore, he decided to pass on his position as Co-Lord to Gun's son, Yu, to express his affirmation of Gun's flood control efforts.

Golden Phoenix continued to guard the Kongtong Seal, witnessing the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of the Human Race.

Gun not only passed on his insights and experience in flood control to Yu, but also taught him how to observe water flow, terrain, and other natural phenomena, as well as how to use various tools and techniques to manage floods.

Under his father's meticulous guidance, Yu gradually understood the essence of Gun's flood control methods and continuously explored new methods and techniques.

When Yu turned 18, Bei Xuan decided to personally lead him on a tour of the world to investigate flood situations in various regions.

They traveled south along the Yellow River Basin, passing through many severely affected areas.

Wherever they went, Yu would carefully observe the direction and speed of the water flow, study the terrain's undulations, and search for the best solutions for flood control.

One day, Yu arrived at the location of the Huai River. He was surprised to find that within a hundred-mile radius around the Huai River, there was not a trace of human habitation.

It turned out that due to the flooding of the Huai River, a Great Demon had occupied it, taking advantage of the flood to wreak havoc. The people could not bear the disturbance and had long since fled, seeking safer residences.

Yu stood by the Huai River, gazing at the surging water, a strong sense of mission welling up in his heart.

The Huai River surged ceaselessly, its waves rolling, like a ferocious giant beast, ever ready to devour everything.

Yu knew well that to govern the Huai River, he must understand its situation thoroughly, and this Great Demon was someone he had to deal with.

Thus, he decided to travel downstream along the Huai River, personally surveying the water conditions and terrain of the Huai River.

Along the way, he saw many submerged villages and farmlands, the common people displaced and living in misery.

These sights pained Yu deeply and further strengthened his resolve to control the waters.

As Yu traveled downstream, when he reached the central part of the Huai River, he suddenly heard a voice: "Yu, you've finally arrived. I heard you are controlling the flood. When the flood is controlled, how shall I live a carefree life?"

Wu Zhiqi transformed into a hundred-zhang-tall Giant, churning the Huai River, forming several water vortexes, blocking Yu's path.

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