One Word from the Sage, and the Myriad People Answered (33)

As it turned out, Li Boyang underestimated Li Yu's influence.

Or more precisely, Li Boyang neglected the prestige and authority he had gradually built up over the past decade.

Not to mention that the floods on the south bank affected the entire Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

Even if it has nothing to do with the Mountain Folk themselves.

Once it's confirmed that it's Li Household Village, especially given the request from the Son of the Mountain God and the Mountain Folk Prophet, more than half of the Mountain Folk villages will participate in this operation without hesitation.

"My children's success today is all thanks to the prophet's teachings."

"Now that the Prophet is in need of our help, our Grainwood Village will naturally do our duty."

"The same is true in our Bountiful Village!"

"If it weren't for the prophet's good genes, we would have almost all perished in that flood a few years ago."

"The people of Treasure Canal Fort have begun to assemble."

"Our lives were saved by the Prophet and the God of Deception; we are willing to go through fire and water on this journey."

These are speeches from representatives of various Mountain Folk villages, expressing their heartfelt gratitude.

The Mountain Folk may not have much knowledge or experience.

But the great flood of a few years ago had just passed, and they could not possibly forget the role Li Boyang played in it.

Not to mention, as more and more Mountain Folk came into contact with the outside world through the canal, they also witnessed the fate of those states that had no one to protect them.

The shock of the destruction of the Guifang Kingdom and the turning of hundreds of miles around into a death zone was particularly striking.

It also makes those who harbor illusions realize that security and peace are never unconditional.

I was only fortunate enough to avoid becoming a victim of that flood because I was born in these Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

In fact, it wasn't just the Mountain Folk who came after hearing the news.

A large number of spirits and even the Gods of the Hundred Lands appeared one after another near the Mountain God Reservoir.

When Chiru told Li Boyang this news.

Normal language is insufficient to describe the shock he felt at that moment.

After all, Li Boyang did not tell these things to the spirits and gods. They really only came here on their own because they heard some rumors and movements.

Hundred Lands Mountain Range, Yunmeng Marsh.

"Why are you here too?"

Sitting on a wooden boat heading to the south bank, Panhu looked at the large white-scaled snake swimming in the water with a slightly puzzled expression.

In front of and behind the Pan Hu, even more ships were moving forward, forming a sizable water transport fleet.

Why can't I come?

Slowly emerging from the water, the white-scaled serpent observed the nearby Ghost God and spirits wearing neck rings while conversing with Panhu.

"This Yunmeng Marsh is shrouded in mist year-round, making it difficult even for Ghost God to fathom its mysteries..."

"Now that the fog has Celestial Person lifted, I naturally want to witness the grandeur of Yunmeng Marsh."

"Look at those Ghost God, they're all behaving so obediently now. Who would have thought they were so arrogant and conceited just a few years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Panhu frowned slightly.

Because he clearly saw that more than one Ghost God had come looking over upon hearing the sound.

The one with the worst temper glared fiercely at the white-scaled snake with a menacing look in its eyes.

"If you want to die, don't drag me down with you. I don't want to be hated by those Ghost God."

Despite saying this, Panhu was not worried at all that the Ghost God would actually attack the fleet.

This was not only because those Ghost God were bound, but also because he believed in the prophet's decision.

The fleet was loaded with large quantities of cement, steel bars, food, and various disaster relief supplies.

All this was so that they could get to the south as quickly as possible to rescue the surviving Mountain Folk.

If any Ghost God, deity, or water god were to dare to attack this fleet, they would be in deep trouble.

"Hiss!"

The white-scaled serpent flicked its tongue, naturally sensing the calmness in Panhu's words.

"I don't believe you don't know what's happening in the south..."

"The waterways there have long been destroyed by the sea, and there may even be uncivilized sea gods hiding within them."

"As one of the first pioneers, are you really confident you can emerge unscathed?"

After staring at the white-scaled serpent for a long time, Panhu smiled nonchalantly.

"So my mission is to repel the invaders."

"Then, like steel nails, they took root on the front lines, repairing the destroyed riverbanks."

"The prophet does not intend to strike at the Huanglong..."

"At least until the root cause of this flood is understood, he prefers a steady and methodical approach to recovering the lost land."

"I was just one of the first pioneers; there will be a second, a third..."

"Just like the waves that initially destroyed the south shore."

"Our crowd will continue in waves until we completely overwhelm those waves."

His eyes held an unwavering determination, and the "waves" Panhu spoke of clearly did not refer only to the tide.

"More importantly, you still haven't told me why you were involved in this operation?"

Just to catch a glimpse of the true face of Yunmeng Marsh?

No one, let alone Panhu, would believe this reason.

"Haha, of course I'm not as righteous as you. I'm here for the reward promised by the Celestial Person beings."

"I've already inquired with Chiru. The rewards from the Celestial Person aren't limited to your Mountain Folk villages; even deities like myself, and even spirits, can receive them."

Panhu immediately understood the implied meaning from the sound of the strings.

"Are you here for the Cultivation Method of the Celestial Person?"

Panhu had known for a long time that the White-Scaled Serpent had been trying to learn the cultivation methods of the Celestial Person.

Unfortunately, due to his limited natural talent, he had only just begun to grasp the basics of even the "Breathing Method".

Not to mention the even more demanding "Perception Method".

"No, I've already accepted my fate..."

"What I want is a divine artifact, a divine artifact tailor-made for me by the Celestial Person."

A hint of undisguised desire flashed in its eyes; the white-scaled serpent had already reached its limit.

Knowing his own limitations, He decided to give up on improving himself and instead began to crave external help.

It is obvious that the "divine artifact" promised by Li Boyang is one of the White Scale Serpent's targets.

Whether it's the Taiji Diagram, the Diagram of Mountains, Rivers, and the Land, or even the God-Binding Cord on Flying Peak...

These are all powerful artifacts that the gods living in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range have witnessed firsthand.

The White-Scaled Serpent doesn't aspire to obtain a divine artifact of the same level.

Even if it were just an exclusive set like the one for the Deception Rabbit, the white-scaled serpent would be perfectly content.

"Well, this choice is actually quite in line with your personality."

After a rare moment of speechlessness, Panhu could only conclude in this way.

Monthly Pass/Recommendation Ticket

(End of this chapter)