Becoming a God from a Water Monkey

Chapter 1089 All-Out Attack! (Seeking monthly votes, 5k words, two votes combined)

"The Third Prince!"

"To!"

In the marshes and fields of the Yangtze and Huai rivers, the tides rise and fall, and the shimmering moonlight is nowhere to be seen amidst the overlapping waves.

Liang Qu, his eyes fixed on the shadowy figure stretching for miles, sensed the terrifying aura emanating from all directions. He calmly communicated through the link: "The plan has changed. Now, I'm assigning you a difficult task!"

"Please give instructions, boss!"

"Go and seize the vital energy of heaven and earth!"

"Huh? Me? Can I?" The little mirage dragon poked its head out from the seaweed, glanced at the vast school of fish, and then retreated, fidgeting. "The mirage energy isn't fully nurtured yet, I don't have ten great demons..."

"No need for mirage energy, no need for ten great demons, you are already a powerful demon. You must make good use of your abilities! You and A-Fei should work together from the inside..."

As the man and the dragon communicated, the entire Huai Army within the canyon noticed the unusual situation.

The aurora borealis, a deep blue, stretches across the sky.

The vast outpost canyon was in complete chaos, with miner fish darting around like headless flies.

"What's going on? What happened?"

"Stop making a racket! Get to work, get to work!" The foreman brandished his whip, the tip slicing through the water. "You're always slacking off, your food rations will be halved this month! All of it will go to that big black fish!"

"Big Fish, the canyon has suddenly turned blue! Something must be wrong. We can't start digging recklessly!"

"Blue?" The foreman swam to the top of the canyon and saw the aurora, then turned pale with fright. "Oh no! Quick! Go to the west and get the big black fish!"

Last month, the Cloud Immortal Island, which had been buried underground for ten thousand years, suddenly appeared out of nowhere and emerged in a mist, causing the foundation to be destroyed, the canyon to collapse, and it to be buried again. To find the treasure, the Great Huai Army has to dig up the ruins again and again. And today, a new incident has occurred!

Ironhead Fish, witnessing the blue light, fell into deep thought and approached the overseer: "Captain, Captain, do you remember the battle between our tribe and the Frog Tribe in this canyon? There was a similar blue light then, and the phenomenon of the Immortal Island appeared. Do you think there will be another phenomenon?"

Ironhead Fish had a sudden inspiration, recalled the past, and couldn't hide his excitement.

Last time, they failed to overtake the combined forces of the Frog Clan, Dragon Clan, and Human Clan, suffering a crushing defeat and not even getting a taste of the spoils. Now, having cultivated the outpost canyon for a long time, it is an impregnable outpost, and they are sure to make the Frog Clan suffer a crushing defeat, receive a baptism, and reap all the benefits!

"An unusual phenomenon?" The foreman was taken aback, then hesitated. "But the crystal worms didn't give any indication."

"No instructions?" The Ironhead Fish looked at each other in bewilderment.

“There’s blue light… and the crystal worms aren’t giving any indication. Could it be that a long-lived spirit is about to be born?” Yu chimed in from the side.

"The enduring energy of heaven and earth?"

The supervisors gathered together and exchanged ideas.

"Hearing you say that, it's very likely!"

"The canyon is truly a treasure land. In less than ten years, it has actually been able to nurture two long wisps of energy and one extraordinary phenomenon? Who knows, there might be another extraordinary phenomenon on the day of its completion!"

"The vital energy of heaven and earth... is useless for our demon race's cultivation, and besides, how do we collect it? It seems to require ice that is thousands of years old? We don't have any."

"We don't even know if it's the same long breath."

"Stupid! Demons can't use long breaths, but humans can!" the foreman cursed.

“Sell it to humans? We have no dealings with humans, how can we sell it…”

"Western turtles have some! We can sell them to Western turtles, and they can sell them to humans. We can get a lot of good stuff in return, right? Even if the big fish can't have it, the small fish should at least get some. Let's catch a few more top-quality treasure fish. Hey, I'm going to look for the big black fish!"

The fat catfish was communicating with the gods when it saw the overseer, the iron-headed fish, arriving excitedly. It knew what was going on, but its face showed some doubt. Upon hearing the long breath of heaven and earth, it perfectly revealed a look of shock.

The foreman spoke eloquently: "Black Fish, you're too young. You haven't been here long, so you might not know the past. A wisp of the primordial energy of heaven and earth is of little use to the demon race, and the higher-ups won't pay much attention to it. We can easily sell it quietly and pocket the profits..."

Sneaky?

The fat catfish nodded repeatedly.

It's best to do it secretly.

No javelins!
The foreman, thinking his plan had been approved, was secretly pleased and became even more eloquent: "Collecting the long qi requires Old Ice, and I've heard you have connections with the human race..."

News of the Immortal Island spread.

Everyone knows that Black Whirlwind has extraordinary abilities!

Fat Catfish greatly appreciated the Ironhead Fish Supervisor's advice and sent the message to the gods. Upon receiving a reply, he was delighted and immediately ordered the supervisor to find the former Black Serpent.

"Is Black Whirlwind looking for me?"

"Yes, Black Serpent, you should go over there quickly."

Hearing that the Black Whirlwind was searching for it, and that the Black Serpent was darting through the water, it was filled with trepidation.

Last time it went to the Dragon Palace, it tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead. It was afraid of Black Whirlwind's cunning. That round, bulging belly wasn't filled with ink at all, but with all sorts of schemes!
In front of Black Whirlwind, his methods of gathering evidence of being late, leaving early, and being a licentious employee in an attempt to bring down the opponent were as naive as a green recruit!
However, this is not the case on the surface.

Fat Catfish summoned the middle management and supervisors, and handed over the canyon affairs to Black Serpent in person. Black Serpent would temporarily take charge of the canyon, and it was agreed that the profits from the long-term energy would be split 50/50 after the project was completed. Fat Catfish would then go and deal with the old ice problem.

"I hope nothing will happen."

Black Serpent thought to itself.

It's good for everyone to live a long and peaceful life, so why not do it?

Black Whirlwind is collecting old ice. There is a lack of someone to oversee the canyon. He himself has the strength and qualifications to be the only choice.

After contacting the fat catfish, Liangqu then contacted the little mirage dragon.

The little dragon claw gripped two strands of green algae tightly, and the little mirage dragon wiggled its bottom, looking very nervous.

"I told Fatty to leave under some pretext. The Great Huai Army has been busy lately. In the outpost canyon, there are two powerful demons..."

"Two heads!?" the little mirage dragon exclaimed.

"I will ask the Frog King to come and help me."

"Phew..." The little mirage dragon wiped non-existent sweat from its forehead and became serious. "Don't worry, boss, I'll take care of everything!"

In front of the river and lake, Liang Qu arranged water beasts in front of the Demon Emperor, Demon King, and Martial Saint to seek longevity.

First, let the round-headed dragon-seeking Eying create the old ice that collects long-lasting energy.

Five difficulties in consuming qi.

The collection of morning dew in Tianshui relies on old ice, but Liang Qu now feels that it is simply a matter of requiring high-quality ice. So-called old ice is essentially "blue ice" that is naturally formed with the help of time, without too many air bubbles, and with a higher and denser density. Long Eying is a grandmaster and is fully capable of creating such ice.

Then send the fat catfish to find the old toad and appoint him as the front-line commander.

It's a bit pricey, but it's incredibly useful. I traded four top-quality treasure fish for the treasure toad to keep me company.

"Chief Engineer Li made two models for nothing..." Liang Qu thought to himself.

The old toad makes money from the frog king's flowers, while Liangqu lets the beaver make money from the frog king's flowers, and then exchanges it back to the old toad.

Is this what they call an economic cycle?

The two treasure fish are still the same, but they have done a lot more.

Having agreed on the price, the old toad from the new Ice Jade Toad clan bid farewell to his new love, mounted his round-headed mount, and charged headlong towards the southeastern border.

"Cannot move," all fists approached the little mirage dragon.

Things will work if they change.

I've been using the Ze Ding to collect long qi, and I've almost forgotten the proper way to collect long qi.

There was absolutely no need for Liang Qu to personally appear and risk being discovered by the Demon Emperor.

The natural world often produces abundant energy, so when combined with natural methods and a cauldron, the collection efficiency is greatly increased. By squeezing, more than one strand can be collected.

Unlike the Outpost Canyon, this place was transformed by Liang Qu using the Heavenly Gate and Earthly Axis to perceive the direction of spiritual energy. He further stimulated the remaining long-lasting spiritual energy, which is roughly 1.5 strands. Even with the Ze Ding, it is impossible to collect two strands. 1.5 strands is enough to collect one portion in a normal way, so there is no need to come in person.

The vital energy of heaven and earth is somewhat like the smallest unit of rules, contained in portions. A small portion is of little use, and an extra portion or two is also of little use, at most assisting in cultivation.

Arrange it properly.

The water beasts under his command acted swiftly.

The black snake flew to the top of the canyon and saw that the algae on both sides of the canyon were lush and green. It asked the overseer, "Why is the algae on both sides of the canyon so abundant? It wasn't like this when I was in charge, was it?"

"This..." the foreman said with shame, "I didn't know. It seems to have grown up in the last year. Perhaps it's because the number of fish in the canyon has increased, and they eat, drink, and relieve themselves here, providing fertile ground for growth? With more algae, it's easier to absorb dirt and saves us the trouble of cleaning."

The black snake nodded and continued swimming forward. After taking two steps, it suddenly said, "Take some time to clean up the algae. It's too dense; even two monsters might not be able to detect it."

"Yes!"

Amidst the algae, the little mirage rubbed its claws.

After much anticipation, the old toad rode a finless porpoise, gracefully parting the water plants.

"Wuhu, Frog Master! Little Dragon has missed you so much!" Little Mirage Dragon cheered. "Quickly, quickly, you are a highly respected sage and a water spirit. How do we fight this battle? There are two great demons on the other side."

"Hmph, two mere demons, do I really need to step in?" The old toad raised its head arrogantly, "They're utterly useless!"

"That's right, that's right!" The little mirage dragon nodded and bowed. "As a novice, please give me some pointers. Even a little knowledge from me will benefit me for a lifetime."

"One against two, the advantage is in my hands!" The Frog King waved his webbed claws. "On my command, the team moves five meters to the left!"

"Clearly understand!"

……

The outpost canyon is rife with undercurrents.

The Jianghuai region was completely calm.

The darkness in the sky had not yet dissipated.

Su Guishan, Liang Qu, Xu Yuelong, and Wei Lin stayed on the riverboat of the river management office. They looked up so much that their necks ached, but no one came over to talk to them.

The old monk and the King of Yue arrived on the King of Su's ship.

The Western Tortoise and the Frog King sensed its energy, but could not see it.

"Is there no chance?"

Liang Qu felt regret.

In all this time, not only has the dragon's shadow been revealed, but even its aura has not been released.

The idea of ​​finding the Dragon Balls gradually faded away.

For a full quarter of an hour, a section of the black curtain suddenly collapsed, and starlight flowed down.

The whale's cry was melodious.

The collapsed "black curtain" fell like smoke, like a waterfall cascading from the heavens, and finally landed in front of the ship, where it manifested as a towering giant on the water.

The flames at the bow of the ship illuminated the giant's half-lit, half-shadowed body. He was over ten zhang tall, pure white, with an extremely square face. His facial features were not detailed and, like the clouds and mist, twisted and changed. On his chin, however, there were wrinkles similar to those on the jaw of a baleen whale.

Is this part of the whale king's manifestation?

Or was it a manifestation of one of the Whale King's subordinates? The Octopus King's unique talent of separating a part of his own flesh and blood to become a separate human is not surprising when applied to a great master of the Furnace.

Liang Qu looked back at Su Guishan.

Su Guishan understood and shook his head.

How would he know?

“We have caused you much trouble,” the giant said.

"The imperial carriage illuminates the ruins, bringing auspicious light." Su Guishan cupped his hands and said, "It is an honor to have the Whale King grace us with his presence. Why do you bother me? If the Whale King has any needs, please speak freely. The river and lake will do their utmost to meet them within their capabilities."

The local customs and traditions of the Jianghuai region are unique, with distinctive cuisine. In February, winter bamboo shoots are scarce, considered the king of local delicacies. There's also bok choy, which, when stewed with winter bamboo shoots and mushrooms, creates a rich and flavorful dish. And then there's silverfish, cooked in a soup with eel shreds, ham shreds, and tofu…”

The giant shook his head: "I have conveyed the Emperor's decree. There has been much disturbance. I am tired of pleasantries. Please return."

Su Guishan: "..."

Liang Qu: "..."

Xu Yuelong and Wei Lin: "..."

Got it!

I rushed over in the middle of the night, eager to receive you, only to be met with a cold shoulder and given a bowl of soup first.

What kind of soup?

I was turned away.

Without saying a word, he had his men drive him away.

There's not much to say. At least they didn't leave it hanging for too long. They sent a subordinate to inform him. For a powerful figure like Whale King, this action can be considered a model of magnanimity.

Su Guishan, on the contrary, seemed somewhat relaxed.

It's best not to entertain them.

The more you do, the more mistakes you make; the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make.

He ordered the ship to turn around.

Just then, the giant suddenly looked up, as if listening to the whispers of the cloud whales, and then called out to the crowd.

"The deliciousness of the land is something our king greatly misses."

The four of them looked at each other.

Xu Yuelong immediately stepped forward: "Governor Su, I'll go and make the preparations!"

"Alright." Su Guishan then looked at Liang Qu and Wei Lin. "Liang Qu, go and prepare some river delicacies. Wei Lin, go and prepare some game. Call all the cooks in Pingyang City!"

"Yes!"

The four of them quickly divided up the tasks and started "cooking" for the whale king.

Liang Qu first went back to Shangraobu.

On the treasure ship of creation, Long Yao and Long Li peeked around, and when they suddenly saw Liang Qu return, they excitedly asked him questions.

"Elders, elders, what are you talking about?"

"Have the elders spoken with the Whale King yet? I saw you two whispering amongst yourselves."

Liang Qu spread his hands: "I didn't get a chance to speak. That giant was the Whale King's bodyguard. He came down to let us go. Later, the Whale King said he wanted to eat two dishes, so Governor Su told me to go catch some fish."

"what?"

Long Yao and Long Li were disheartened. With darkness hanging over their heads, they dared not speak ill of the Whale King.

Liang Qu has always been a promising hero in their hearts, a hero of the Dragon Clan, and the Commandant of the Huai River of the Imperial Court. He can command thousands of troops with a single word, yet he was sent to catch fish.

A little angry.

"Alright, stop puffing up like a pufferfish. It's getting late, go back and rest. I'll bring you two servings of silverfish soup this morning too."

Add more shredded ham!

"I know, I'll add more water for you."

"Well……"

After dismissing the two men, Liang Qu and Yuan Tou confirmed E Ying's location before jumping onto the dock.

“My lord!” Yue Yanyu bowed.

"Go to various fishing grounds and purchase silverfish. Collect as many as you can, and settle the accounts later. Ride the exotic horses from the river and lake management office. Run fast and take as many as you can. Don't let Wei Lin's men ride them all away."

"As ordered!"

With just one word from the Whale King, the River and Lake Bureau seemed to enter a state of war, mobilizing all its forces, an act even more exaggerated than "a rider galloping through the dust to bring a smile to the imperial concubine's face."

No one knows how much a whale king, which is hundreds of miles long, can eat, but we should prepare as much as possible.

Liangqu looked up.

This is the crucible: the bigger the fist, the more power it holds.

Even without being an official or having close ties with the people, one can still allocate a large amount of resources from Da Shun.

"Fishing! Fishing!"

Unable to find an opportunity to search for the Dragon Balls, he focused on doing the task at hand.

……

The blue ice emitted a chilling aura.

The little mirage dragon couldn't resist and licked it, freezing its tongue on the lick.

"Idiot, stop playing around!" The old toad yanked hard, tearing the little mirage dragon off the ice block with a ripping sound, and pointed it at the black snake outside, "See that black snake?"

The little mirage dragon nodded.

"Go around from behind and let it take a nap!"

"understand!"

The little mirage dragon trusted the old toad completely, clinging to the rock and approaching little by little.

The little mirage dragon, possessing the talent of "playing dead," has a disguise ability second only to Awei. Now, having advanced to a great demon, its power has surpassed Awei's.

The True Image Cave opened with profound light; clearly, a sneak attack couldn't be accomplished through mere disguise.

The little mirage dragon will surely fail if it comes alone.

but!
This is the old toad giving instructions!

The Hero of the Jianghuai Army!

Strategizing within the command tent, securing victory a thousand miles away.

A military genius!

"stop!"

The old toad calls out to Round Head, Round Head calls out to Liangqu, and Liangqu calls out to Little Mirage Dragon.

No delay.

The little mirage dragon slowly approached the black snake, its claws almost touching its dark scales.

The black scales surged, and the black snake became inexplicably agitated. It suspected that it had been tricked by the black whirlwind and was now somewhat suspicious, without considering the possibility that it was acting on a whim.

"Let it sleep!" the old toad shouted.

It's now!

The little mirage dragon mustered its strength and spewed out white mist.

"Whoo~"

Suddenly, the black snake felt a white light before its eyes, and it floated away, its mind blank.

Take it!

The little mirage dragon, its belly empty, saw the black snake fast asleep and felt a surge of accomplishment. It immediately asked Liang Qu whether it should strike while the snake was still weak!
"No."

Liang Qu resolutely rejected the idea.

This black snake has some talent; it's a good candidate to take the blame for the fat catfish. It's a pity it perished here so easily; it could have had more potential to be explored!

"Let's go, next one!" the old toad ordered again.

"I'm out of the slumbering mist." The little mirage dragon patted its empty belly.

"A head-on clash!" The old toad swung its webbed claws. "In a one-on-one situation, the advantage is even greater!"

The black serpent was asleep, leaving only a single first-realm mandarin fish and dozens of other demonic beasts. Their strength was indeed formidable, but the water beasts under the command of the Great Sage Water Ape were equally extraordinary!

Command was transferred to Liang Qu.

"Don't move! Fist, round head!"

The "Unmovable" creature spews out yellow mist, causing large swathes of lush algae to wither. Grass soldiers and vine soldiers roll out, bathed in the blue mist, and grow vigorously.

With a flick of its round-headed fins, the fish, along with five hundred finless porpoises from the river and lake, marched forth in a mighty procession. The [leader, Xie Lu], resonated with the formation and manifested as one, its power rivaling that of a great demon!
The fists and eight legs were planted firmly in the ground, and the earth's veins rumbled, causing countless rocks to rise.

【Invincible Body】, 【Golden Rock Crab King】!
boom!
The water flowed backwards, creating a magnificent and awe-inspiring sight that shocked the canyon.

Countless fish looked up.

Upon seeing the Yangtze finless porpoise, a unique aquatic creature of the Great Shun Dynasty, it cried out in terror.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Enemy attack! It's the humans, human finless porpoises, enemy attack!"

The giant mandarin fish instantly emerged from the valley. The absence of the black viper made it uneasy, and the sight of the finless porpoise enraged it.

"Humans, how dare you!"

Liang Qu remained calm and composed, issuing the order from thousands of miles away.

"Third Prince! Spit out the clam!"

The small mirage dragon suddenly swelled into a hundred-zhang-long white dragon, its claws ferocious, its belly bulging, and it spewed out mirage gas again.

Two jade lions and ten mirage beasts!

Then, over a hundred round heads!
Mirage-like creatures have infiltrated the Yangtze finless porpoise population, causing its numbers to surge once again!
"Zhenhuai Army, all troops, launch an attack!"

(End of this chapter)