Great Xia's Totem Deity (13)
Outside Li Household Village, within Wu Xian's territory.
"So the Kunwu is actually the Sea-Calming Cauldron, one of the Nine Cauldrons Tripods?"
Li Boyang, who was engaged in Wu Xian, suddenly stopped and looked at him with a surprised expression.
Upon hearing Li Boyang's words, Wu Xian's expression immediately changed slightly, clearly realizing that something unexpected had happened to Wu Luo and Wu Ji.
"You knew all along that I was after Kunwu?"
He stopped just as quickly, and for the first time, a serious expression appeared on Wu Xian's face as he asked in a deep voice.
"No, no, no, you're overestimating me."
"I never imagined that Kunwu would be the Nine Cauldrons, let alone that you would resort to such a childish tactic as luring the tiger away from the mountain."
With a smile, Li Boyang shook his head and said calmly.
"It's just a personal habit; I like to prepare multiple plans for everything I do."
"Since Kunwu is willing to help me balance the water veins of these Hundred Lands Mountain Range and maintain favorable weather for the Yunmeng Marsh."
"Then I naturally need to find a way to increase its security level and minimize harassment from malicious people like you."
As Li Boyang said, his arrangement was not actually intended to target Wu Xian and his group.
Li Boyang's attacks were indiscriminate, targeting everyone who came for Kunwu.
However, it just so happens that the people who came this time were Wu Xian and his group.
"You truly live up to Wu Yao's reputation as her chosen successor; your style of doing things is exactly like hers."
I couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Wu Xian seemed to see that unconventional girl from a thousand years ago again.
Despite possessing extremely rare [Heavenly Mandate Divine Ability], he is dedicated to finding the true way for humans and gods to coexist.
Wu Xian is not saying that this path does not exist, but that anyone who tries to walk this path is destined to be rejected by both gods and men, and will be hated and ostracized by both sides.
"Although you're not praising me, I'm still honored to receive such a compliment."
Li Boyang chuckled nonchalantly; this wasn't the first time he'd heard such remarks.
"The Witch of the Huai River from a thousand years ago left behind so much, and changed the world in many ways..."
"What I'm more curious about now is how she managed to steal the Sea-Calming Cauldron?"
By this point, Li Boyang was basically certain that the Sea-Calming Cauldron would become the Totem Deity Kunwu, which was another major move by the Witch of the Huai River.
"The Sea-Calming Cauldron wasn't stolen by Wu Yao; rather, it was given to her by the sixth Witch King before his death."
Once again, Wu Xian gave an answer that surprised Li Boyang, his voice filled with reminiscence and emotion.
"Because she was originally the successor to the sixth Witch King, and at the time the most qualified candidate to become the seventh Witch King."
"Unfortunately, Wu Yao chose a completely different path, giving up the chance to become the Witch King."
At this point, Wu Xian paused slightly before continuing.
"In fact, according to the rules of the Great Xia, when Wu Yao chose to expand her territory in these Hundred Lands Mountain Range, this place became an exclave of the Great Xia."
"When the Divine Land Barrier is activated, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range will also be enveloped by the Divine Land Barrier due to the presence of the Sea-Calming Cauldron."
"Therefore, when everyone discovered that the Divine Land Barrier had not appeared in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, everyone believed that you, this Celestial Person, had prevented the Divine Land Barrier from unfolding."
Li Boyang blinked in realization, and naturally understood the implication in Wu Xian's words.
"Are you the only exception?"
Faced with Li Boyang's teasing, Wu Xian remained calm and composed as always.
"Because I once taught Wu Yao, I know better than anyone just how stubborn that girl is."
"She doesn't like the rules of the Great Xia. She didn't like them a thousand years ago, and she certainly won't like them a thousand years from now."
"So, I investigated Wu Yao's actions a thousand years ago again, and then I noticed the Totem Deity named Kunwu."
Totem Deity are actually a very special form of deity.
Theoretically, they should be Innate Deity, but in reality, they are totems created by humankind.
Given these special circumstances, the birth of each Totem Deity is extremely rare.
However, a thousand years ago, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range had no soil sufficient to nurture Totem Deity.
Not to mention, Kunwu is not an ordinary Totem Deity, but a powerful Totem Deity with the power to stabilize the sea.
Before the creation of Yunmeng Marsh, what places in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range required the specific ability of "Sea Stabilization"?
Once Wu Xian realized this, Kunwu's true identity became obvious.
Aside from the Nine Provinces Cauldrons, a universally recognized "totem" of the Great Xia, it was impossible for the Hundred Lands Mountain Range of a thousand years ago to have given birth to a second true Totem Deity.
"Wu Yao truly deserves to be called the most talented great witch a thousand years ago."
"She not only endowed the Sea-Calming Cauldron with wisdom, but even made it a true deity."
"This incredible ability is something I've never seen before, even after living for over two thousand years."
The emotion is mixed with infinite regret.
Wu Xian felt that if Wu Yao hadn't died, perhaps everything would be different now.
"Li Boyang, I admit we failed this time."
"But the Great Xia will definitely reclaim the Sea-Calming Cauldron, no matter what method it takes."
Wu Xian gave Li Boyang a deep look, his words carrying a subtle hint of warning.
"So, what exactly happened in the East Sea?"
"Wasn't the eye of the East Sea suppressed by Yu Guo, the god of the East Sea?"
Why do floods still occur?
This was the most perplexing question in Li Boyang's mind after he learned the whole truth.
The turmoil in the North Sea was quelled by the Longbo Giants, sent by the god of the East Sea.
He was able to resolve the South Sea crisis so easily thanks to the reminder and help from the Rain Master.
From any perspective, shouldn't the East Sea, which borders the Great Xia, be free from floods?
"I know you're skilled in divination, but don't expect to get even a single useful piece of information out of me."
With a half-smile, he dispersed from this Netherworld realm.
Wu Xian stopped arguing with Li Boyang and instead used his magic to reverse the order of things once again.
Tumultuous!
In an instant, Wu Luo, who was fighting Xiluo in Yunmeng Marsh, appeared out of thin air.
Then Wu Ji appeared before everyone, with several gunshot wounds on his body.
"What a disappointment! Did we fail so quickly?"
After glancing at Wu Xian and Wu Ji, Wu Luo quickly realized what had happened, and then muttered something rather disappointing.
"Li Boyang, I'm telling you this one last time."
"Kunwu is a totem belonging to the Great Xia. I hope you will consider it carefully before making a decision."
"At the very least, you should ask Kunwu's opinion first, shouldn't you?"
Upon hearing this, Li Boyang simply smiled calmly.
"You think you can just leave without paying a price? What do you take Yunmeng Marsh for?"
Before Li Boyang could finish speaking, Wu Xian's pupils suddenly dilated violently.
The Netherworld Domain, which should have disappeared, unfolded once more, and the Lord of the Underworld once again turned his gaze upon this land.
This time, however, a hint of human interest was revealed in the eyes of the avatar.
"In terms of relationships, I seem to be closer to the Lord than you are."
Realizing the danger Wu Xian no longer hesitated and, at the cost of burning his own life force, forcibly cast the earth-shattering sorcery once again.
Unfortunately, the Curse of the Netherworld Lord had already fallen upon him first.
--The Lord of the Underworld Sacrifice: The Incantation of Certain Death!
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