Treasure Pearl Conceals Forms, Feathered Demon Delivers a Letter

The burly man held up the Copper Furnace, manipulated the Earth Escape is a type of magic technique), and moved through the mud.

As soon as he left the main hall, the Underworld Office behind him became faintly blurred and eventually disappeared.

The Underworld Office is different from mortal buildings; it is not constructed of earth and wood. Although it is located underground, it is related to the Domain of Law the gods. If the Metropolitan City God had not been suddenly arrested and the Domain of Law had not been without a master, it would have been impossible for outsiders to covet it.

However, the fierce battle in the hall just now had generated waves of energy fluctuations, and at the last moment, the commotion was so great that even the Spiritual Qi was drawn out and exploded, which had already attracted the attention of those who were interested.

After walking for a while, the big man sensed something and realized that a group of people was rapidly approaching.

"Oh? Those are young men. I'm carrying Copper Furnace, and if I encounter them, it will be too much trouble to talk to them. It's better to avoid them."

With a thought, the burly man changed his hand seals, moving at extreme speed, and disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.

Before long, many people sneaked into this place.

This group of people arrived in this city after Yuanning Prefecture was occupied. They were disturbed by the underground fluctuations, but the place was deep and the ground pressure was considerable, so they had already considered retreating.

If it weren't for the intense fluctuations and changes in Spiritual Qi that erupted during the battle between the deity and the burly man, which stirred everyone's hearts, they would have retreated long ago.

However, diving this far has brought us close to our limit.

"Given our current level, continuing to descend would be risky. Even if we could find the treasure, the sheer pressure of the ground would consume a tremendous amount of our energy and Heart Fire. Given this, we'd likely find it difficult to gain anything."

"This is a rare opportunity. We all know the Divination Master's abilities. Since he predicted this matter and asserted the presence of treasure, he cannot be wrong."

"That's true, but if there really was a treasure, it would probably have been taken by Flying Leopard already. How could it possibly be our turn?"

The three men at the head of the group spoke in hushed tones. They were dressed differently: one wore a Daoist robe, one wore Confucian robes, and one wore armor.

"Spirit-Sealing Dao is one of the three Great Rui. It dominates the southwest. What treasures doesn't it have in its Treasure Pagoda? Why are you joining in the fun? How are the smaller sects and numerous independent Rogue Cultivator supposed to cope?" The man in armor looked displeased.

"Brother Yu, please don't get angry," said the scholar beside him. "I've heard that Flying Leopard is fond of wandering the world. He must have heard the rumors and came to Yuanning Prefecture to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path. However, he acts rashly and may not succeed."

"What Benefactor Lu says is quite right. Everything is predestined and cannot be forced." The man in the Daoist robe said, flicking his whisk to dispel the earth pressure.

The man in armor narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Master Cui is quite composed."

The group had different thoughts. But they were, after all, made of flesh and blood and could not endure it for long. In the end, they gained nothing and had to leave.

As soon as the group left, two figures glowing with green light appeared. They were two Fifth Grade deities.

The two gods arrived and first glanced in the direction the group had left. Then they descended into the Underworld Main Hall.

Inside the main hall, as the fire in the furnace was taken away by the deity himself, the power of suppression and solidification disappeared, the solidified People's Wishes to flow again, and the suppressed deity gradually recovered, although his thoughts were not responsive and he was still unable to move freely.

However, although they were imprisoned, their senses remained intact, and they knew what had happened in the main hall. Now that they had recovered, they recalled everything that had happened and were filled with lingering fear.

Suddenly, the roof of the palace shone brightly, revealing two Fifth Grade.

Upon seeing this, the gods immediately bowed in respect. They recognized at a glance that these two were two of the four great deities under the Circuit City God.

One was the City God's Assistant Magistrate, and the other was the Child-Giving God was in charge of childbirth in Jiannan Circuit.

"Gentlemen, there's no need for such formalities. The Circuit City God is very concerned about the recent trouble in Yuan Ning and has specially sent us here to offer our condolences." The one who spoke was the Child-Giving God, whose voice was soft and feminine.

"We are deeply grateful for the Circuit City God's kindness." Although they knew this was not true, the fact that he only sent someone more than half a month after the incident occurred, and that things had already calmed down, showed his sincerity. However, the gods present knew that further words were useless, and they simply expressed their gratitude.

"Enough with the unnecessary words," another god stepped forward and said, "Explain the matter clearly so we can report back." This god was the Circuit City God's Assistant Magistrate, and his voice was authoritative.

Upon hearing this, the gods exchanged glances. Finally, the Great Land God of the West City stepped forward and recounted the events, including why all the gods had gathered in the Underworld Main Hall, the story of the two ghosts driving the furnace, and the final moment when Min Yuan fought the whip-wielding giant, one taking the fire and the other lifting the furnace.

Upon hearing this reply, the Child-Giving God frowned slightly. "That Primordial Spirit has indeed shown itself and even retrieved the furnace fire. That Copper Furnace can even suppress the Divine Office; it is no ordinary vessel. Both the furnace fire and the Copper Furnace are extraordinary. We must Circuit City God immediately!"

The City God's Assistant Magistrate, his face grave, asked again, "You claim to be a messenger from Heavenly Court, ordering you all to gather in the Underworld Office to City God Examination? Ridiculous! This City God Examination hasn't been held for years. To fall for such a trap is far too greedy."

The gods were immediately filled with shame.

The so-called "City God Examination" refers to the process by which the Heavenly Court sends messengers to select candidates for the position of City God in the dreams of the Underworld Office, directly granting them the heavenly authority. This is often a temporary decision.

After reprimanding them, the Prefectural Judge added, "However, this incident shows that those two ghosts not only possessed the Copper Furnace, but also a treasure for disguise and deception, capable of fooling even the gods."

Having understood what had happened, and after giving a few more instructions, the two gods, without further delay, transformed into light and departed.

Inside the main hall, the gods, though displeased, dared not show it. Once the Incense Faith within their Divine Body resumed flowing, they bowed to each other and departed.

Soon, the Underworld Main Hall was empty again. Yin Xiao'e's seat was bare, with only the People's Wishes circulating.

Sudden.

Snap!

A crisp sound came from the corner.

Then, two illusory figures appeared, namely the Wind-Eating Ghost and the Penniless Ghost.

Before the two ghosts floated a crystal-clear bead, the aura within it shifting and changing, with scenes constantly shifting.

These two ghostly beings, which had stirred up storms, were now almost transparent, their auras faint, and their scattered emotions and thoughts were chaotic and disordered.

"We've finally overcome this crisis." Looking at the empty hall, the Wind-Eating Ghost sighed.

The Penniless Ghost looked bitter. "The World-Troubling Copper Furnace, in the end, could not be thinned."

"There was nothing we could do about that situation just now." The Wind-Eating Ghost felt a pang of disappointment as it thought about it. "However, in this way, our hope of returning to life is gone, and we can only become two lonely, wandering ghosts."

Suddenly, the Penniless Ghost revealed a resolute thought, "Since that's the case, why not go to that cave abode again and give it a shot! We were so cautious before because we relied on the World-Troubling Copper Furnace to be resurrected sooner or later. Now that we've lost hope, we can't proceed as planned."

Upon hearing this, the Wind-Eating Ghost was first startled, then shook its head and said, "That may be true, but it's already a great blessing that we've regained our freedom, and obtaining the Copper Furnace is an unexpected delight. However, fortune doesn't stay the same forever. If we were to do it again, we might not be so lucky."

"If we don't fight, we're likely to perish; we might be killed or taken away along the way."

The two ghosts discussed using the bead to protect themselves and quickly left the main hall.

From then on, the great hall truly fell silent.

At the same time.

The Southern Border of Jiannan Circuit, bordering Five Marshes.

Nine Spirits Mountain, in the center of the mountain range, Stove Mountain.

Call!

Flames shot into the sky. At first, they were a pale blue, then gradually transformed, eventually turning into a deep emerald green.

The source of the flames is located at the top of the Stove Mountain.

The deity himself sat cross-legged upon it. After leaving the main hall, he did not return to the Netherworld Domain, but instead came to the Stove Mountain.

At this moment, atop the Stove Mountain, from the cave entrance that pierced through the mountain, the aura of Human Fire continuously emanated, which was captured by the deity himself and merged into his own being, calming the fire within his body.

His Divine Body was entirely emerald green, except for his lower abdomen, which emitted a faint blue light.

Within the Divine Body, above the Divine Pool, a wisp of blue flame flickered and shifted.

"This flame condenses almost all of the furnace fire. In terms of purity alone, it is even more concentrated than Fourth Grade divine power. It contains a large amount of People's Wishes and other thoughts, which will greatly help me in my breakthrough to the Fourth Grade. However, those unknown thoughts need to be separated first and hidden dangers removed before they can be used as accumulation..."

Thinking of this, the deity himself remembered something else.

"However, blindly advancing will inevitably lead to an unstable foundation and a lack of divine power. Ideally, we should wait until the number of people worshipping the Kitchen God increases to a certain level, then the divine power will naturally flow and be continuous. If time permits, we should slow down and only use our accumulated power when it is absolutely necessary to do so in an emergency."

Just as he was pondering this, a boy in blue robes approached, bowed, and said, "Master, they have all arrived."

"Alright, then come over here." After glancing at the boy, the deity himself put away his soaring flames and gave the order.

This boy was also a spirit, having been merged with Tang Lai and the mountain into one, becoming a puppet. Qiu Yan subdued the soul of the Horned Dragon and became the master of the Stove Mountain, so the boy naturally changed masters.

After a while, he led over several men, women, and children of different ages and attire and demeanor.

Leading the group was a man in a golden robe, exuding an extraordinary aura and awe-inspiring presence. His golden, bushy hair resembled a large crown covering his head.

Behind this man were two people, one tall and one short. The tall one was as thin as a stick, yet possessed an otherworldly air; the short one was as fat as a ball, huffing and puffing as he walked, appearing rustic and unsophisticated.

The others behind them also had different appearances, including the Water Palace Turtle Chancellor, the Water-Crossing General, and the Mountain-Patrolling General.

As soon as these people came over and saw the deity sitting cross-legged, they called out "Master" and knelt down to kowtow.

The Turtle Chancellor, Water-Crossing General, and others were taken aback at first, then they realized what was happening and followed suit, copying the example.

Qiu Yan nodded and said, "Get up, everyone."

These people are all demons. Some of them originally lived on Red Leaf Peak, and there were many powerful demons. For example, the man in the golden robe who was the leader was a powerful demon with Five Souls, while the two people behind him, one tall and one short, had both refined Four Souls.

These demons were subdued by Tang Lai and refined together with the mountain peaks, becoming the guardian Demon Beast of the mountain. Qiu Yan controlled Stove Mountain, and thus controlled their fate, forcing them to submit.

However, there are also demons like the Turtle Chancellor and the Water-Crossing General, who are from the Nine Spirits Mountain and the Great Snow River.

When the Stove Mountain fell, the mountain god and river god returned to their positions, changing the situation in the area. Many demons on the mountain and in the river submitted to the gods.

Now, seeing the commotion at Stove Mountain, they knew that the deity had returned, so they all gathered together to pay their respects.

After the demons stood up, Qiu Yan didn't intend to beat around the bush. The deity himself was about to ask some questions when he was interrupted by a flapping sound. Then a bird demon landed, clasped his hands, and said, "Deity, what you asked me to retrieve has been brought."

The bird's wings folded, transforming into arms, holding a book with four characters written on the cover—

<New World Observations>.

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