The mountain folk's outward expansion

Deep within the archipelago, near a large but simple shrine.

The high priest, as imposing as a mountain, sat cross-legged, his back against the towering peak.

The dense forest beneath his feet was as insignificant as weeds, and the rushing river was nothing more than a small ditch in his eyes. "Are you really sure about this?"

Slowly floating into the air, Xiluo looked down at the High Priest and asked.

Would I lie to your face?

"The Longbo Kingdom has already been destroyed; there's no point in me clinging to it any longer."

Instead of dragging children into dwelling on a past that can never be returned to, let's take them to the future.

"Joining Hundred Lands Mountain Range is the best choice for us."

The high priest exhaled a deep breath and lowered his head slightly, not daring to look Xiluo in the eye.

"Tsk tsk tsk, then let me ask you more bluntly."

"Is this decision made by you Longbo Giants, or by your gods?"

Completely unfazed by the high priest, Xiluo turned her head and looked at the huge shrine behind him.

If you don't consider the size of the Longbo Giants, that seemingly simple shrine is practically a magnificent palace.

Aside from its somewhat simple structure, everything else is undoubtedly built to the highest standards.

Most importantly, Xiluo could tell at a glance that the shrine was not originally there, but was built by the Longbo Giants in just a few days.

"Yinglong, you should be qualified to answer this question, shouldn't you?"

As if in response to Xiluo's words, the statue in the shrine suddenly emitted light.

The next second, the statue spread its wings, revealing the dragon head that had been hidden within them.

That was Deception Rabbit, the Xuansu Shi, and the renowned Yinglong of wind and thunder in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

"Hehe, I knew I couldn't hide it from you."

An ingratiating smile unconsciously appeared on Yinglong he tried to deceive them.

However Xiluo was not like Li Boyang, and she didn't fall for Yinglong at all.

When did you find us?

"Did they know our whereabouts after we arrived in the East Sea, or before?"

Faced with Xiluo's questioning, Yinglong knew he couldn't avoid it this time.

He didn't want Xiluo to come to him personally to settle scores after returning to the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

Therefore, Yinglong did not hesitate at all and immediately began to shift the blame.

"That's my dad. He went up the mountain to look for his teacher a few days ago, but he couldn't find him."

"Then he probed Yinjiao's intentions and guessed that he and you had secretly slipped away to the East Sea."

Upon hearing Yinglong's explanation, Xiluo immediately retorted in an annoyed tone.

What does it mean to sneak off to the East Sea?

"Do I have to report to you where I and the baby go?"

She landed directly in front of the statue from the air, Xiluo's sharp gaze made Yinglong unconsciously turn his head away.

He knew this would be the final outcome, which is why he had been unwilling to show himself.

From a personal perspective, Yinglong could completely understand why Li Boyang and Xiluo secretly slipped out to relax.

However, considering Li Boyang and Xiluo's current status in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, Yinglong also agreed with his mother's point of view.

Whether it was the Dao Ancestor or the Queen Mother of the West, their every move was being watched by too many people.

Even the simplest action can be interpreted by someone with ulterior motives, leading to a huge chain reaction. For example, right now, if it weren't for Li Boyang and Xiluo...

Yinglong would never show himself before the Longbo Giants, much less admit that he had inherited the identity and authority of the former God of the East Sea. "Forget it, I'll hold you back for now. We'll settle the score when we get back."

Seeing this, Xiluo instantly understood Yinglong's little scheme.

Unfortunately, while she understood, Xiluo didn't like the other person's approach.

More importantly, Xiluo has the ability to be willful and doesn't have the same burdens as Li Boyang.

"Since you promised to bring the Longbo Giants into the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, you must do it well."

"If I find out you've broken your promise, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Without hesitation, Yinglong nodded in affirmation and immediately replied.

"Don't worry, I will definitely keep my promise to them."

"Sister Lu is considering expanding externally, and they would be a perfect pilot site for this."

The Sister Lu"that Yinglong mentioned naturally refers to Lu Huaijin, as well as the radical faction of Mountain Folk led by Lu Huaijin.

They have been dedicated to expanding the [Mystic Garden Barrier] and have made many preparations and plans for it in private.

To be honest, if it weren't for Li Boyang's prophetic stance and thoughts, this group of radicals should have been the mainstream of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range. "When did you join them?"

Upon hearing Yinglong mention Lu Huaijin, Xiluo immediately frowned.

After so many years of observation and interaction, Xiluo no longer had much prejudice against Lu Huaijin.

However, Lu Huaijin's actions were indeed unconventional and his approach was quite radical in many ways.

Xiluo herself didn't care about all that.

But she didn't like seeing Li Boyang constantly worrying about this troublesome disciple.

"I'm warning you, don't hang out with them."

"With their audacity to dare to provoke anything, they'll get into big trouble sooner or later."

Hearing Xiluo's solemn and stern warning, Yinglong could only laugh helplessly.

"Grandmother Mountain God, you know how lazy I am."

"If my father and Nü E hadn't asked me to help, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this troublesome matter!"

Yinglong was telling the truth; he had not only inherited Yu Guo's power but also held the authority of one of the Nine Cauldrons, the [Red Eye Cauldron].

He is also the god of wind and thunder over the Hundred Lands Mountain Range and is in charge of all the "Heavenly Palace series" satellites and operating base stations above the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

"The most important factor in this 'pilot program' was that Nü E agreed to it."

Seeing Xiluo's thoughtful expression, Yinglong quickly seized the opportunity to explain.

"Five years ago, our plan to expand the ' Mystic Garden Barrier ' was shelved due to strong opposition from the Great Xia, wasn't it?" "Since then, apart from the Mount Kunlun Range and the nearby West Sea region, the ' Mystic Garden Barrier ' has made no further progress."

"So when Sister Lu proposed the 'pilot program,' it was approved almost without any obstacles."

"I am now one of the implementers of the 'pilot site' program, looking for suitable locations and ethnic groups to promote this program."

"If this plan succeeds, more races will join the Hundred Lands Mountain Range and become members of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range." (Monthly ticket, Lunwang/Female C recommendation ticket, Xinwang)