Humanity did not need gods (1/3)

Almost immediately after the Flower Mantis and the Yin Fei left the abandoned reservoir.

Suddenly, waves surged in the stream not far away, and the figure of the One-Horned Incantation slowly emerged from them.

Following closely behind the One-Horned Incantation, Wu Yi and Yue gradually emerged from the water, without getting a single drop of water on them.

Why did you take the long way around to get here?

Filled with deep confusion, One-Horned Incantation turned and glanced at Wu Yi.

According to One-Horned Incantation's original plan, he intended to take Wu Yi and the other two directly to Yunmeng Marsh along the water veins.

However, when they arrived near this Flood Control Village...

Wu Yi suddenly suggested taking a stroll around the area, ostensibly to witness the miracles created by the Mountain Folk.

Not only did One-Horned Incantation disbelieve this, but even he couldn't help but show a look of disgust.

If you can't make an excuse, don't make one, especially not one as ridiculous as this one that no one would believe.

This was the first thought that popped into my mind when I heard Wu Yi's words.

The One -One-Horned Incantation was initially in the wrong and felt guilty.

Only then did they reluctantly agree to Wu Yi's idea of coming here for a stroll.

Even so, looking at this abandoned reservoir, desolate and devoid of anything, One-Horned Incantation couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

"It's just for a look; there's no such scenery to see outside the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."

Wu Yi's gaze lingered briefly on the spot where Yin Fei was bathing, and he explained with a smile.

"Look at this reservoir, look at those canals, and look at this sense of order that is so different from nature—"

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, it would be hard to believe that this place was a barren wasteland just a few years ago."

This is the umpteenth time Wu Yi has uttered this sentiment; he's practically sick of hearing the One-Horned Incantation.

"So this is a cement road?"

Taking the lead, Wu Yi suddenly noticed the road made of cement.

Unlike the dirt roads and blue brick roads I had seen before.

Due to the lack of dedicated maintenance, this cement road has developed numerous cracks from years of exposure to sun and rain.

Standing on this road, Wu Yi could still feel its sturdiness, which far surpassed that of ordinary mountain roads.

"I've seen descriptions of cement roads in the Luo River Book)."

"But seeing this unique road with my own eyes still shattered my understanding of what a road is."

Just like before, upon hearing Wu Yi praise Li Boyang's wisdom...

The One-Horned Incantation Curse immediately forgot its previous displeasure and put on a proud expression.

"Of course, this road was personally overseen and designed by the owner so that various supplies could be transported quickly during the floods."

"Even if it's abandoned now, it's simply because the floodwaters receded."

Following closely behind Wu Yi, Single Horn then spoke.

You've only just entered the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

"As you delve deeper, you'll realize that the master's wisdom is far greater than you imagine."

"The reason why these reservoirs, canals, and dikes were abandoned is not simply because the floodwaters have receded."

"Furthermore, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range have mastered a more advanced technology that enables them to create more robust and larger reservoirs." At this point, One-Horned Incantation paused slightly, took a breath, and continued.

"As far as I know, the owner was recently developing a type of prefabricated eco-composite recycled material."

"That material is like soil, specifically designed to allow for the growth of vegetation while maintaining all the necessary properties of a road."

"With just a little fertilizer every now and then, the vegetation will grow into a completely green road."

"Besides being easy to construct, roads built in this way also offer protection against corrosion, sun, water, and cracks, and can even prevent landslides and mudslides in advance."

What the One-Horned Incantation is saying now is something that is not recorded in the Luo River Book.

Therefore, it not only attracted Wu Yi's attention.

Even those who weren't particularly interested in it couldn't help but listen intently.

"It seems your prophet not only considered the lives of the Mountain Folk, but also the spirits and deities who also live in the mountains."

After a brief moment of thought, Wu Yi quickly realized the essence of this new material.

Through specific methods, vegetation is shaped into paths that can grow naturally.

This is far superior to the previous cobblestone and cement roads.

It fully takes into account those spirits and wild gods who do not like to live in groups.

"Of course, so don't even think about trying to seduce the master into becoming some kind of Common Lord in your Great Xia!"

The One-Horned Incantation gave Wu Yi a wary look, clearly not having forgotten its original intention.

"Let's go and take another look ahead."

"That should be the famous Flood Control Village up ahead, right?"

There was no direct answer to the One-Horned Incantation.

Wu Yi simply smiled and once again took the lead.

After seeing the reservoir and the cement road, Wu Yi no longer had any intention of following the waterway to Yunmeng Marsh.

Or rather, he never intended to go directly to see Li Boyang in the first place.

Traveling south from Great Xia, Wu Yi had seen many novel things, and the closer he got to the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, the more novel they became.

Looking at this drastically different direction of development and the new order.

Wu Yi inexplicably felt as if he were witnessing a new era.

The thought of "If all these things appeared in the Great Xia Dynasty" unconsciously surfaced in Wu Yi's mind, and he couldn't help but smile.

Wu Yi couldn't even remember how many similar thoughts had popped into his head along the way.

But he knew better than anyone that even if he personally promoted these things, they would never be able to spread throughout the Great Xia.

Leaving aside the human aspect, these things infringe upon the interests of too many gods.

The mountain god would absolutely not stand by and watch humans build roads through the mountains.

The water god would never allow humans to take away his control over the water veins; this is the bottom line and the foundation upon which the Great Xia was able to achieve "co-governance between humans and gods".

Therefore, humans do not need gods.

As his gaze swept over the mountain village not far away, Wu Yi's conviction grew even stronger.

He did not use any Witch Law, nor did he display any overly extraordinary physical abilities.

Wu Yi was walking on this flat cement road at the pace of an ordinary person, but his speed was several times faster than normal.

Wu Yi could hardly imagine how much efficiency could be improved by combining such roads with the various wheeled vehicles described in the Luo River Book.

It's no wonder that a group of ordinary Mountain Folk were able to turn the raging flood into a blessing from heaven.

Without divine interference or sabotage, the Mountain Folk of these Hundred Lands Mountain Range already possess the power to change the world.

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