Recede the flood? Slay the gods! (1/3)

Yunmeng Marsh, Flying Peak, Mountain God Temple.

Li Boyang sat cross-legged in front of the statue in the main hall, his third eye between his eyebrows constantly turning.

In Li Boyang's hands, the Heavenly Mandate Bone Plastron was almost thrown out as a blur, making Xiluo, who was watching from the side, feel dizzy.

How long are you planning to wait?

The strange phenomena resulting from the battle between Heaven-Eroding Lord and Huoji cannot be concealed in the slightest.

Whether it was the occasional howling and explosions that came from beyond the Hundred Li Mountain Range...

Or perhaps it's the changing solar eclipse in the sky. No matter where you are in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, whether you are Mountain Folk, a spirit, or a deity, you can clearly see the aftershocks of this great battle.

"If you want to eliminate the problem completely, now is not the time."

Li Boyang stopped the ever-rotating Heavenly Eye and gave Xiluo this answer.

As for the costs incurred in moving mountains and creating lakes?

When Li Boyang discussed the soul of the Witch of the Huai River with Xiluo, he had already recovered almost completely.

Even disregarding Li Boyang's own rate of Yuan Qi recovery.

The Red-Skinned Silk Fur Robe he's currently wearing is no ordinary treasure.

Even the Qiwa's fatal injury, which damaged his very foundation, could be saved by this life-saving artifact.

Furthermore, Li Boyang's weakness was caused by excessive exertion.

"You've dragged this out for so long, so it wasn't just to defeat Wuzhiqi and force him to back down?"

With slightly surprised eyes, Xiluo heard Li Boyang recount his entire plan for the first time.

For some reason, when Xiluo realized that Li Boyang didn't intend to secretly plot anything behind her back like he had done before, she felt flattered.

"Of course not, why go to such lengths to deal with Wuzhiqi?"

Seeing through Xiluo's thoughts at a glance, Li Boyang retorted speechlessly.

However, while refuting the claims, Li Boyang couldn't help but have some doubts.

Did I really go too far before? I feel like I've almost traumatized this silly cat?

"Wuzhiqi is indeed powerful, but his weaknesses are also obvious."

"Powerful, arrogant, and aloof, with everything centered around himself—this kind of personality is so easy to exploit."

"You want to fight me, you want to obtain the complete Way of the Celestial Person from me."

"But Wuzhiqi never realized that my goal was not simply to make the waters recede."

Li Boyang knew that Wuzhiqi could definitely hear what he was saying.

However, the planning is now in its final stages.

What Li Boyang had been keeping hidden all along could now be revealed in its entirety.

"To quell the flood, we only need to defeat Wuzhiqi. With your pride, you certainly won't break your promise."

"But the key to completely controlling this flood lies with the tyrannical, cruel, and storm-stirring water gods under the command of Wuzhiqi."

"If we don't kill them to prevent future troubles, this flood will never end."

Li Boyang did not seek temporary or localized peace, but rather a true end to this devastating flood that was sweeping across the land.

Wuzhiqi was merely the culprit behind this flood.

The real problem lies with those water gods who stir up trouble.

Otherwise, even if Li Boyang ultimately defeats or even kills Wuzhiqi, other water gods will take up the banner and continue to create torrential rains and floods.

In this situation, before eliminating those water gods who are causing trouble...

Li Boyang would not kill Wuzhiqi; on the contrary, he would intentionally or unintentionally ensure Wuzhiqi's survival, thus helping him establish his prestige.

As long as the banner of Wuzhiqi remains.

A constant stream of evil gods will gather under his demonic influence, including even those Ghost God who escaped from Ghost God Cliff.

Yes, Li Boyang was in the process of recapturing Ghost God.

Taking advantage of the situation, they eliminated many malevolent Ghost God, greatly reducing the burden on Xiluo and Ghost God Cliff.

But eventually, some Ghost God escaped from the Hundred Lands Mountain Range and, harboring malice towards Li Boyang and Xiluo, gathered under the Wuzhiqi Demon King.

"To eliminate future troubles?"

Is this really possible?

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Staring at Li Boyang in shock, Xiluo knew all too well how many gods had gone mad because of this flood.

Could Li Boyang really capture so many gods in one fell swoop?

How can you know if you don't try?

"You want to eliminate this threat completely?"

Wuzhiqi, who was confronting Heaven-Eroding Lord, suddenly twitched his ear, and an undisguised look of surprise appeared on his face.

"This ambition is much greater than I imagined!"

"But you're underestimating me a bit too much?"

"How much rice do you eat? How big of a bowl do you serve?"

"You want to maximize your gains, but have you considered the consequences of failure?"

Faced with Wuzhiqi's words, Heaven-Eroding Lord simply retorted without changing his expression.

"That's none of my business; that's something Li Boyang should be concerned with."

"My task is to keep you in check after you get involved, and prevent you from causing trouble for that kid."

As he said this, Heaven-Eroding Lord deliberately glanced at the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land] in the sky, his words clearly implying a provocation.

"Of course, if you're willing to reveal the whereabouts of the Guhuo Bird, I might go easy on you a little."

"After all, Li Boyang only asked me to keep you occupied; he didn't demand that I kill you."

Hearing the arrogance in Heaven-Eroding Lord's words, Wuzhiqi laughed, and laughed very loudly.

"Haha! Li Boyang really has a lot of faith in you."

"I heard you emphasize the wondrous uses of this ' Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land ' very clearly."

"Isn't he afraid that I'll actually seize the ' Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land,' and then take the opportunity to storm into those Hundred Lands Mountain Range?"

Wuzhiqi's words were not an exaggeration at all.

He was originally the "Number One Extraordinary Demon Under Heaven," capable of single-handedly causing a flood and escaping unscathed from the clutches of the Great Xia gods.

If Wuzhiqi were to obtain the [Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land] again, the increase in his strength would be far more than a simple addition of one.

"You said it's a bet, so you definitely have to beat me first."

His words exuded an aura of dominance no less than that of Wuzhiqi.

As the most powerful Heavenly Deity in these Hundred Li Mountain Range a thousand years ago, Heaven-Eroding Lord also had absolute confidence in his own strength.

Therefore, after confirming each other's intentions and determination...

They tacitly abandoned any unnecessary verbal exchanges and instead chose to take action directly.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the brief moment of their clash, thunderous roars, accompanied by strange celestial phenomena, resounded in all directions.

The aftershocks of the battle between Heaven-Eroding Lord and Wuzhiqi have clearly exceeded the region's capacity to withstand them.

The reversal of Yin and Yang in the universe, and the imbalance of the climate.

The torrential rains and floods continue, and people are filled with fear. If this battle is allowed to continue like this...

Whether the two sides can successfully determine a winner or loser is another matter, but the Hundred Lands Mountain Range will definitely follow in the footsteps of the Guifang Kingdom.

And so, an unexpected yet perfectly logical scene unfolded.

Vortex Vortex

The "Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land," which had been absorbing torrential rains and floods, suddenly enlarged again.

Then, before Wuzhiqi could react, it swiftly swallowed him into the scroll.

When did I ever say that "the Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land is just bait"?

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