An Old Acquaintance Sends a Warning, Invoke the Name and Chant the God

Panluo Mountain is one of the larger branches among the nine branches of Nine Spirits Mountain, and is currently led by Huang Jue.

Huang Jue was originally a weasel spirit who became a god through a series of events. With Yin Xiao'e as his backer, he once reached the Sixth Grade in Yuanning Prefecture and held the position of Great Land God Divine Office.

Later, he suffered Innocence and was stripped of his Divine Rank Divine Office and fell to the status of an ordinary ghost. However, due to his friendship with Qiu Yan, he was re-appointed and became the mountain god of Panluo Mountain. His rank was still Sixth Grade, but it was more satisfactory than the Divine Office of the Great Land God.

The land governs people and crops, while the mountain god, in addition to ruling over the surrounding mountain people, also Divine Office wild beasts. Unlike Mingyuan Mountain, Panluo Mountain also has several powerful demons, making it quite lively.

Not long after Huang Jue returned to his position, he brought his tribesmen—a whole pack of weasels—to live on the mountain, which was better than hiding in the city.

However, the descendants, being newcomers, did cause some trouble on the mountain, but Huang Jue, relying on his Divine Office and with Qiu Yan backing him up, resolved them all and even subdued three or four powerful demons, keeping them under his command.

Meanwhile, as Qiu Yan's Netherworld Domain became increasingly stable, many ghosts settled down and, under the guidance of Qin You and others, a group of ghost messengers were born.

As Subordinate Deity, Huang Jue was assigned several ghost messengers to serve under his command. In this way, the mountain demons and ghost messengers formed a simplified Divine Office, giving Huang Jue more power than he had in Yuanning City.

However, the position of the mountain god of Panluo Mountain had been abandoned for a long time, and it was not Divine Path that could be accomplished in a short period of time. But after the mountain god returned to his position, things gradually got back on track.

In addition, the Nine Spirits Mountain and the Great Snow River were previously occupied by the Tongshan Demon King, and their Divine Path were abandoned, but they were not completely destroyed. There were still two or three branches and tributaries with remnants of divine Divine Path. After learning that the mountains and rivers had broken free from the control of the demons, the original mountain gods and river gods reappeared, wanting to return to the Divine Office. After learning about the relationship between Huang Jue and Min Primordial Spirit, these gods had many interactions and deliberately befriended him.

Gradually, Huang Jue also developed some imposing presence. Even Bai Wenpan, the Original Edition judge and now the Lixiu Mountain Bai Shi he saw him, and his attitude changed accordingly.

Despite the changes, Huang Jue remained true to himself and did not become complacent. After obtaining his Divine Office on this mountain, he settled down here and would use his Divine Hearing to patrol the mountain in the morning and evening. He dared not slack off in the slightest and his understanding of the entire mountain deepened day by day.

Therefore, the moment the starlight fell into the mountains that day, he sensed it immediately and used his divine speed to rush to the scene.

Upon arrival, a fierce wind swept over them, howling and bending the surrounding vegetation. Wild animals in the Lin Zhong were immediately startled and scattered in all directions, while the wind seemed to spread in all directions.

This gale also carries divine power, which has a significant impact on mortal objects and obstructs vision, making it difficult even for the eyes of gods to penetrate, thus preventing them from seeing what is happening in the wind.

Seeing this, Huang Jue was surprised and uncertain, but he knew the importance of the matter at hand. With a Divine Sense, his Divine Body sank into the soil and connected with the mountain. The projected talismans in the Divine Power Space spun rapidly, the Divine Office vibrated, and the power of the mountain was mobilized.

Rumble!

The rocks shifted, the ground caved in, and the spot where the starlight fell collapsed, forming a pit. Around it, rocks and stones protruded, forming a circle that blocked the strong winds.

For a moment, the gale could not spread and instead rebounded inward, causing chaos in the pit, but the light in the center grew even brighter.

Finally!

Condensate!

The gale suddenly receded, merging with the light.

Boom!

Two completely different divine powers are intertwined and fighting each other, each wanting to devour the other!

As the gust of wind subsided, the scene in the pit became clear, and Huang Jue finally awoke from his daze, realizing something was amiss.

"This is a divine power sent down from the heavens by the Metropolitan City God, but it was blocked and is now locked in a battle with another divine power, with both restraining each other!"

As he was thinking, a slight fluctuation emanated from the divine power in the battle, affecting the surroundings. Huang Jue caught it and sensed some information from it, causing his heart to skip a beat!

"This fluctuation is the Divine Sense of the Metropolitan City God, filled with warnings and admonitions, intended to be conveyed to Min Yuan!"

Realizing this, Huang Jue became anxious. With his Divine Sense, he could clearly see that the two divine forces in the pit were wearing each other down during their battle!

"This is bad! The Metropolitan City God's divine power is being consumed in the battle with that strange divine power, and the information contained within it is also dissipating and will eventually cease to exist! I must immediately report this to Min Yuan to prevent any delays!"

The moment that thought crossed his mind, a surge of powerful and overwhelming thoughts suddenly gathered from all around him!

In an instant, Huang Jue felt a grand idea filling his mind. He quickly Divine Sense the reason. Then, the grand idea sent him Duan Xin that made Huang Jue understand. He respectfully recited the name "Min Yuan" in his heart!

Instantly, the surrounding Domain of Law, which covered the entire mountain, contracted and condensed onto Huang Jue's Divine Body!

A surge of emotion welled up in Huang Jue's chest, and an arm shimmering with blue light emerged from his chest!

"This..." Even though Huang Jue himself was a god and knew the ever-changing Divine Ability of Divine Path powers, he couldn't help but be surprised when he saw this scene!

Then, the arm stretched out like a blue ribbon, shooting straight into the pit!

The two divine powers battling in the pit each shimmered with blue light, clearly both being Fourth Grade- rank. However, being far from their divine bodies and without replenishment, they lost their power after being struck by the blue streak.

Then, a fierce wind burst forth, raging in all directions, but a ball of Stove Fire appeared in mid-air, the wind intensified the fire, and in the blink of an eye, it was all absorbed by the flames!

Immediately afterwards, the Stove Fire flickered, enveloping Yin Xiao'e's Fourth Grade divine power. Incense Thoughts surged from the fire, analyzing the divine power.

This divine power was originally intended for Qiu Yan, and without resistance, it was quickly analyzed. Yin Xiao'e's Divine Sense emerged, consisting of a short sentence—

"Lü Liang seeks the Eye-Bearing Star Lord, and will soon descend to the mortal realm. The Celestial Master Luo of the Upper Spirit Sect is about to return to the capital. Please proceed with caution. I have already dispatched reinforcements to your location; await their arrival..."

Although the passage was short, it contained extraordinary information, and Qiu Yan could also sense a sense of urgency from Yin Xiao'e's Divine Sense, as if it had been left in a hurry.

"Wasn't Yin Xiao'e taken to the Heavenly Court? Why would she send down such a Divine Sense? The Eye-Bearing Star Lord? What does this 'Star Lord' mean? What is his Divine Grade rank? The Celestial Master Luo of the Upper Spirit Sect..."

Thinking of this, Qiu Yan recalled a token inside the scholar's clone's package. The token had a mysterious origin; it was left by an old man who arrived riding on lightning. The token bore the words "Shangqing".

After obtaining the token, Qiu Yan tried to explore it with his Incense Faith, but he could not get close. He could only vaguely sense that the token had the effect of stopping and solidifying Karma and effect.

"Things are getting increasingly chaotic, but I cannot let this cloud my judgment. Lü Liang is targeting the true divine being, while the Upper Spirit Sect's target is the scholar's avatar. This distinction must be clear. Leaving aside the true being, who is currently accumulating strength, right now, I must urge the scholar's avatar to accelerate its progress and deepen its connection with Human Path and Dragon Qi as soon as possible, borrowing the Fortune of the mortal dynasty to counter their attacks! No matter how strong the Upper Spirit Sect is, it cannot act without restraint."

Finally, his thoughts settled on the word "reinforcements".

"But who are these 'reinforcements' referring to?"

While Qiu Yan was deep in thought, Huang Jue stood silently, his mind racing with conflicting emotions.

Those two orbs of divine power were quite formidable. If he were to deal with them, he would have to wait until they were completely exhausted. However, with the arrival of the Primordial Spirit, the trouble was resolved in no time, which naturally amazed him.

Suddenly, Qiu Yan's voice rang in his mind--

"Do not reveal today's events to anyone for the time being."

"Understood, subordinate." Huang Jue replied, then felt the last bit of thought in his heart dissipate with the name "Min Yuan," and the blue ribbon that had emerged from his chest also dissipated.

"What kind of Divine Ability is this? Min Yuan's methods are becoming more and more beyond imagination..." Suddenly, Huang Jue was stunned. "Wait a minute! The blue light represents the Fourth Grade Divine Rank! When did Lord Min Yuan advance to this level? Even if he is Heaven-Born Deity, this speed is simply too astonishing!"

Huang Jue pondered the matter, his awe grew ever stronger.

"This Treasure Edict Method is convenient, but it still has flaws and requires further refinement and contemplation."

Pulling his consciousness away from Panluo Mountain, Qiu Yan examined himself and reflected on his actions.

Just now, taking advantage of Huang Jue recitation of the Divine Name, he generated divine power. This power was the result of his research and comprehension of the Yin-Yang Pagoda and the Circuit City God Domain of Law over the past few days.

This method is actually the deity transforming their own doctrines and consciousness into scriptures, words, and teachings, so that believers can remember, practice, and recite them, thereby extending their divine power. It has a bit of Divine Striking flavor, but only Third Grade deity can perform the Spirit-Strike Method.

This Divine Proclamation method is considered to be laying the foundation. Qiu Yan cannot fully master it yet because this world is filled with Order and Divine Path, which cause too much interference. For the time being, he can only use it on the Subordinate Deity under his command.

"Brother Qiu, since it's settled, let's not delay any longer and set off. You don't need to ride a horse; come with us, and I can continue to ask you questions."

Meanwhile, after the scholar's clone had finished his meal, Chen Jing suggested inviting Qiu Yan to visit the academy before deciding whether to become a disciple of the Entering Principle.

Hearing this, Qiu Yan composed himself and nodded, saying, "Very well, then I'll take my leave. Brother Chen's remarks on the principles of human nature were quite insightful..."

The group of several people walked and talked as they went outside.

In a corner of the tavern, two men dressed in black robes put down their bowls and chopsticks and turned to look in the direction Qiu Yan had left.

It was just one old man and one young man.

The older one shook his head, a look of regret on his face. "We were too late; the Principle Sect Academy succeeded."

The younger one looked puzzled. "Uncle, do you think highly of Qiu Sheng?"

"This young man's actions are quite in line with the Heaven's Will, which is very rare. I have already sent people to investigate his background. He has no master, but he has had some extraordinary encounters. He possesses the method of Life Cultivation, and as for Mechanism Arts, he is self-taught."

The young man raised an eyebrow. "Self-taught? I wonder if this person's Mechanism Arts can compare to my elder brother's?"

The old man glanced at the boy and smiled, "Do you know about the Stove Bellows and Rainbow Bridge that Qiu Sheng built?"