The Death of the Witch of the Huai River (33)
The path through the Ghost God Cave isn't very long.
Before long, Guirong Clan had traversed the winding path and arrived at the end of the Ghost God Cave.
"You seem to have a lot of free time..."
The first thing Guirong Clan noticed was not the Big Black Dog chained up, but the rock pool next to him that Li Boyang was using as an "experimental field".
Tick-tock... tick-tock... tick-tock...
The mountain spring water dripped down the stalactites into the rock pool, becoming the only source of sound in this dark space.
Already abandoned rice stalks grow along the rocky pool, tangled and resembling weeds.
Since the Nüman was reborn, Li Boyang had already entrusted her with the task of selecting and breeding superior offspring.
Nowadays, apart from occasionally coming to the Ghost God Cave to discuss cultivation methods with the Big Black Dog, Li Boyang has basically given up on this rock pool.
After all, this cave was a dark and gloomy place, and the Big Black Dog wasn't a professional Spring God.
Entrusting the task of breeding superior varieties to the Nüman was not only legitimate, but also saved Li Boyang a lot of energy.
At the very least, Li Boyang can now focus more of his energy on other things and no longer has to worry about breeding superior seeds for the coming year.
Whether I have the time or not is none of your business. I just want to know what you want from me.
Pulling on its chains, the Big Black Dog stood up alertly.
For some reason, the Big Black Dog sensed a familiar aura emanating from the Guirong Clan.
This made the Big Black Dog suspicious.
Could the other person be related to the memory I lost?
However, based on their previous conversation, Guirong Clan seemed to deny the possibility that the two sides had met before.
Most importantly, the Big Black Dog's Primordial Spirit kept warning him—the other party was definitely up to no good!
In fact, this is why the Big Black Dog was willing to Primordial Spirit Leaving the Body and manifest its Yin Deity in order to test the other party's background in advance.
"Wu Yao is so good to you, so good that I can't help but feel jealous."
His face suddenly contorted, and his voice became unusually excited...
Guirong Clan stared intently at the Big Black Dog opposite him, his almost tangible malice chilling to the bone.
Who exactly are you!?
The Big Black Dog's pupils contracted instinctively, and it once again felt the pulse emanating from the Primordial Spirit.
This time, however, the Primordial Spirit conveyed not only signs of danger, but also a kind of resonance... a sense of shared destiny?
"Huh?"
Seemingly sharing the same feeling, Guirong Clan suddenly let out a surprised cry.
When did you acquire so many strange and unusual abilities?
Whether it was the manifested Yin Deity of the past or this keen Premonition Divine Ability now...
Guirong Clan never expected that this Big Black Dog, which had been imprisoned at Ghost God Cliff for over a thousand years, would display so many abilities that were beyond his expectations.
"Is it that Red-Haired Ghost?"
A flicker of realization crossed Guirong Clan's eyes; she felt she knew the answer.
In fact, before the Roaring Heaven Clan went silent, the Guirong Clan had been keeping a close watch on the movements of Ghost God Cliff.
This is why Roaring Heaven Clan immediately called Li Boyang "Red-Haired Ghost".
As Hou Yi of the Witch of the Huai River, she was accepted by the mountain god of Mount Yunmeng and even moved into the mountain god's temple on Flying Peak...
Li Boyang has always garnered a significant amount of attention from the Gods of the Five Directions.
"I never expected that the Red-Haired Ghost would be willing to teach you all his skills!"
Only now did Guirong Clan understand why he felt so familiar when he saw the Yin Deity of the Big Black Dog.
Because that was clearly a simplified version of the Red-Haired Ghost's "Heavenly Deity form".
As for that keen Premonition Divine Ability?
In retrospect, it is clearly a simplified version of the "Heavenly Mandate Divine Ability" of the Witch of the Huai River.
"What on earth is going on!?"
The Big Black Dog was completely dumbfounded.
He could clearly sense that the Guirong Clan was sharing his abilities.
No wonder the opponent defeated his Yin Deity so easily before.
So, your trump cards are completely transparent to the other side?
Do you remember how the Witch of the Huai River died?
Instead of directly answering the Big Black Dog's question, Guirong Clan suddenly changed the subject and asked a question.
"A thousand years ago, the Witch of the Huai River led her tribe across the Central Continent to this barren land to cultivate and develop it."
"But at that time, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range were inhabited by barbarian gods and wild spirits, who simply could not tolerate mortals engaging in large-scale construction on their territory."
"Thus began a decades-long battle of magic between that Witch of the Huai River and these barbarian gods and wild spirits."
Without giving the Big Black Dog any time to answer, Guirong Clan continued, answering his own question.
"In this process, the Witch of the Huai River subdued, suppressed, and sealed away many Ghost God..."
"Yet one Ghost God was also drawn to her charm, voluntarily joining her ranks and willingly fighting for her."
"That Ghost God was known as the Heaven-Eroding Lord, possessing the power to devour the sun and moon; he was the most powerful Heavenly Deity in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range at that time."
"With His help, the Witch of the Huai River finally built this Ghost God Cliff and sealed all those barbarian gods and wild Divine Ability here."
Upon hearing this, the Big Black Dog's expression changed from bewilderment to anger.
What are you trying to say?
Are you accusing me?
Still ignoring the Big Black Dog, Guirong Clan simply sighed deeply.
"Unfortunately, although the Witch of the Huai River possessed extraordinary and heaven-defying abilities, she was particularly accommodating to humans."
"Especially her own people, the Witch of the Huai River is practically always there to grant their requests, rarely refusing them."
"Such one-sided pampering naturally leads to predictable results..."
"When the witch could no longer fill the desires and chasms in people's hearts, the backlash came as expected."
Its eyes were bloodshot with rage, and the Big Black Dog hissed sharply.
"Shut up! You're asking for it!"
It was as if it were confirming his own words.
The entire Flying Peak trembled with the Big Black Dog's rage.
Splash...
The chains were taut, and every muscle in his body swelled and bulged.
The Big Black Dog, its eyes blazing with fury, tried to pounce on the Guirong Clan, but was unable to actually reach him due to the chains binding it.
Rumble...
As a result, fragments of stalactites in the cave began to fall, and the ground beneath our feet began to tremble.
When this pulling force reached outside the cave, it successfully caused the entire Flying Peak to shake.
The seal, already damaged by You Chong's actions, now appeared to be on the verge of collapse.
Rumble...
They stood firmly in the swaying cave.
Guirong Clan was not moved by the intimidation of the Big Black Dog; instead, a trace of sadness, barely perceptible, appeared on her face.
"Human desires are insatiable..."
"Especially when a once-in-a-century drought struck, they would do anything to survive."
"Even if it was the shaman who led them to where they are today, it would be a perfectly reasonable thing to do."
"Just like when prayers and sacrifices fail to achieve the desired result..."
"Humans will then overturn the idols they once placed on altars."
"This is the essence of Mountain Folk, the essence of humanity: a species that fears power but does not appreciate virtue, a species whose selfishness outweighs everything else."
"Whether it's a shaman or a god..."
"When they need you, they will be more devout and humble than any other creature."
"But once you can't meet their needs, you yourself become part of their diet."
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