Becoming a God from a Water Monkey

Chapter 1192 The Siege of the East Sea (Seeking monthly votes, two chapters combined)

The whale-shaped cloud hung high in the sky, allowing the moonlight to shine down without obstruction.

The cloud giant held up the whale pearl, and the people on the ground whispered among themselves.

The Xu, Chi, and Huo families trembled with excitement, while Prefect Xu Wanxing and Prefect Qiu Yue were shaking all over.

The Whale King of the East Sea personally extended his fin to reward the winner of the Great Hunt? The Demon King, that's the legendary crucible! The crucible! It's the bright moon and the golden crow in the sky. It's already incredible that a small place like Huangzhou could attract the Prince of Huai, Liang Qu, to personally organize the competition. What virtue or ability did he have to attract the Demon King to bestow rewards? Is the spring of his career about to arrive?

The cloud giant handed over the whale pearl in his hand.

"Ten whale pearls, representing ages one through thirty, with increasing effects, will be awarded to the tenth through first place winners of the Great Hunt. What does Prince Huai think?"

Liang Qu respectfully replied, "Since the Whale King has such refined tastes, adding splendor to the Grand Hunting Gathering, it is truly a blessing for the people of Huangzhou and Junzhou, a blessing for the hunters, and a boon for the celebration. We could not ask for more!"

"it is good."

The cloud giant nodded, looked down at the earth below, and sent a message to all people, announcing an increase in rewards.

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

The insightful wealthy individuals eagerly inquired, "What does this mean? Are the clouds in the sky whales?"

"Didn't the imperial court issue a notice a couple of years ago saying that the Whale King was touring the Huai River region and that the people should not be alarmed? It came last year or the year before, so it seems he has come all the way to our area."

What are whale pearls used for?

"It must be a treasure. If it weren't a treasure, why would I take it? I don't care what it's for, I'll just take it."

"Master, which is bigger, the Whale King or the Prince of Huai?"

"Fool, frog in a well! How can the Prince of Huai compare to the Whale King? The Prince of Huai is merely a local king, while the Whale King's title is Emperor! Firefly and bright moon! The Prince of Huai is to the Whale King what it's to us to compare with Prefect Xu or the Xu family patriarch—no, we're comparing them to someone even bigger!"

Various discussions have emerged, but the main debate revolves around whether the Whale King or Liang Qu is more powerful.

Ranking people, comparing their status and seating arrangements, is a survival instinct ingrained in human nature.

Inside the towering water tower, all the hunters were startled.

The furnace's bounty!
First the Prince of Huai, then the Emperor of Whales.

It's just an annual hunting festival, so why is it so lively this year?

Huo Hongyuan looked serious. He had taken a breath earlier when he saw newcomers joining the competition. Before the dust had settled, he tucked the treasure fish into his waistband, crawled out of the water tower, took another deep breath, and continued catching fish.

The disciples of Huaiyin Martial Arts Academy were all excited, and some were lucky enough to have already reunited with their classmates.

Guan Congjian was eager to fight; he was there not only to compete but also to receive as many rewards as possible.

At midnight, many people who were already feeling restless and wanting to go back to sleep are now completely unable to rest.

Liang Qu remained calm and silently pondered the purpose of the Whale King's visit.

Things were starting to spiral out of control.

However, it is perfectly reasonable that the Whale King, after traveling to the Huai River and sending a visiting card, was attracted by such a grand event on the Huai River...

Long Yao and Long Li's dark eyes darted around as they secretly glanced at Liang Qu.

"What are you looking at me for? Trying to sneak away?" Liang Qu rubbed their heads. "I said no, and that's final. Begging your sister Eying won't help. Just stay on the mountain."

"Oh dear, my hair is a mess! It's such a hassle to fix."

After getting involved with Long Yao and Long Li, Liang Qu calmed down and made some moves.

On the surface, the Whale King remains a benevolent wanderer, unlikely to cause any major trouble...

"Indeed, it's been many years since I've seen anything so original. The Whale King travels the world, but who would have thought he would be drawn here?"

"Haha, after a long time, the scenery has become ordinary, but it can't compare to even a fraction of today's grandeur."

One question and one answer.

Liang Qu's movements were stiff, and the hairs on the back of his head stood on end again. His recently calmed state of mind was like a raging storm.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the old man in the straw hat who appeared on the mountaintop, and the cloud giant who knelt on one knee before him.

The two patriarchs of the Xu family, the patriarchs of the Chi and Huo families, Su Guishan, Yang Dongxiong... a group of Zhenxiang, including the Vajra King who was quietly blowing the wind, did not notice how this person appeared. In their fear, they saw Liang Qu bow down and pay homage.

"I pay my respects to the immortal!"

Fairy?

Another immortal has appeared!?
What day is it today? A day for attracting dragons and phoenixes? Is this still the Great Hunting Festival in Huangzhou?

On the mountaintop, amidst the forest, everyone, regardless of who they were, was jolted awake, their minds went blank, and they followed Liang Qu's lead and bowed down, acting entirely on instinct.

Things are completely out of control!

Liang Qu would never mistake that straw hat, that raincoat, or that fishing rod on his shoulder.

The melting pot of Southern Xinjiang!

The furnace of southern Xinjiang ran directly into the territory of Da Shun?

"Old Li, how is it?"

"It's more fun than fishing. Young people are young people after all; they have so many more tricks up their sleeves."

"I recently saw the puppet show in Jiangchuan County. If you have time, Whale King and Old Man Li, why don't you go and watch it together?"

"good."

pat!

Cold sweat dripped down his forehead and splashed onto the grass.

Familiar voices, familiar scenes...

As everyone stared at the second, seemingly out-of-nowhere, official in broad daylight on the mountaintop, their hair stood on end. This was the third time already. An absurd thought popped into their minds, and they turned to look at Liang Qu.

Could it be that this person...

as predicted.

Liang Qu bowed again.

"I pay my respects to the immortal!"

"Huangzhou, Yunzhou/Xu/Huo... pay homage to the immortal!"

On the hilltop, the backs that had not yet straightened all bent down. Even the three elderly people with mobility issues were helped up and stood respectfully, as the sound of introductions filled the air.

Things are racing wildly down some unknown path, like a wild donkey!
The three furnaces I met at the beginning of the year have now met up in a bizarre way.

Liang Qu even moved his breathing into hand gestures, making way for his seat: "Two immortals, please take a seat."

"It's alright, please sit down. We're here to join you, not to spoil the fun," said Immortal Da Shun, waving his hand.

The two immortals floated in mid-air, and no one dared to actually sit down; they all stood with them.

In the late autumn night, Xu Wanxing's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was drenched in sweat. He dared not raise his hand to wipe it away, feeling even more nervous than the contestants inside the Tongtian Water Tower.

Immortals, immortals, and more immortals—three furnaces!
what happened?

The Whale King is from the East Sea. And what about the one wearing a straw hat and the one in white? Are they both from Da Shun?

“Since the Whale King is raising the stakes, I’ll add my own. The Xuanhuang Token requires ten great merits, so I’ll just prepare them all for the first place. The remaining places will be numbered nine, eight, seven, six, and so on, for a total of ten.” Immortal Da Shun spoke up. “Old Li, what about you? You can’t just join in the fun for nothing, can you?”

The old man in the straw hat flicked his fishing rod, and Liang Qu saw the silver line swaying, passing through the eddy water without any hindrance, and falling into the water tower, releasing ten treasure fish of various kinds.

He recognized some of the precious fish, such as the priceless Mermaid, milky white with iridescent colors, which is good for beauty and youth; the Golden Gong Fish, which has an exquisite taste; the Sky Eye Fish, which enhances energy; and the Blood Lion Fish, which is a top-grade fish for strengthening the body.

There were also four or five that he didn't recognize, but they were definitely extraordinary and valuable. The key was that each of the treasure fish was extremely large, weighing at least twenty pounds. A twenty-pound blood lionfish, measured by the essence of the water, would be worth at least forty thousand!

Even after traveling all over the country, Umibozu had never sold such a large blood lion.

Compared to the original pomfret, red sea bass, and tiger grouper, these are just small, unwanted fish that even cats wouldn't eat.

"Giving the first place prize to both you and the Whale King would be too mercenary and boring. I'll put ten treasure fish here, and whoever catches them gets to keep them."

The Whale King had at least consulted Liang Qu beforehand, and the two immortals intervened directly with just a few words.

The cloud giant was very perceptive and relayed the message to the water tower on behalf of the two immortals, completely igniting the night and passion of Huangzhou.

boom!
With each layer of rewards, ten whale pearls and ten top-grade treasure fish are added, and the top ten will each make a great contribution!

Even more terrifying is watching the game from the Crucible!
Normally, Zhenxiang is the ancestor, and Yaolong only appears in reports, but three furnaces have appeared above Yaolong.

Huo Hongyuan was shaken. Having just caught his breath, he couldn't help but swim out of the water tower again.

After careful consideration.

Let's catch those ten treasure fish first!
In any case, he was once one of the Twenty-Eight Heroes of the Wolf Smoke, born with martial prowess, and was already one of the most outstanding talents in the world. He had also reached the critical age of thirty-five. The top spot was not necessarily in his grasp, but it was almost certain. He should first take all the benefits he could get.

The precious fish is so rare that some people might catch it and then withdraw from the competition, thus missing their chance.

The hunters at the Tongtian Water Tower were all in a frenzy; hundreds of finless porpoises were simply not enough, and they carved out streaks of white water as they charged.

A lucky hunter spotted a mermaid nearby and pounced on her, only to be slapped hard across the face by the mermaid. He fled with a swollen face, much to the amusement of the people.

Top-quality silver carp are not as easy to catch as horned pomfret.
The blood lionfish is the superior species of the red-maned lionfish, covered in sharp spines and highly venomous; a slight mishap could be fatal.

Those below laughed heartily, but no one on the mountain dared to laugh, lest they disturb the celestial beings.

Liang Qu thought for a moment and said, "Prefect Xu, first send in a batch of pig bladders and black water forks, and silver wire net cafes."

"understand!"

The giant bowed his head: "Your Majesty, the King of Huai, asks, what is the meaning of this action?"

Liang Qu simply explained the distribution method: "That is, by distributing limited resources, competition and conflict are created between them."

The cloud giant suddenly realized: "It will indeed be more interesting."

Immortal Da Shun suddenly spoke up: "Shadows and railway tracks, Prince Huai is known for his ingenious ideas. It's a rare opportunity to have such a grand gathering. Besides these things, do you have any other methods? Bring them out."

“There is another idea. It’s inevitable that people will get monotonous when they fight each other.” Liang Qu had chatted with his ancestors before, so he wasn’t too reserved. He also knew that someone who could cultivate to the Furnace level wouldn’t be a petty person.

Strength brings confidence, and confidence brings magnanimity, unless there is a deliberate offense.

"Oh? If not fight with others, then who?"

"The Third Prince!"

The little mirage dragon popped its head up: "Boss! The loyal Third Prince is on standby at all times. What am I supposed to do? Beat them up?"

"What can they do if you take action?" Liang Qu pointed to the water tower. "From the first to the thirteenth floor, arrange them according to the number of beasts on the bottom floor and the number on the top floor; the bottom floor is weak and the top floor is strong, to create mist beasts."

The mist beasts are kept in a fixed territory and their forms are mostly hidden. They should not be easily visible, nor completely invisible. Once someone intrudes, they will become visible and attack the intruder, while simultaneously pursuing them within a radius of five times their size.

If the contestants can eliminate the Mist Beast, then individual points will be added according to the following formula: ... number of floors * number of floors * 2. Teamwork is key; whoever grabs the beast's head gets half, and the remaining points are split equally. The bottom level is set as the peak of the fourth level, the eighth level as the Human Bridge and Wolf Smoke, and the top level... how about the peak of the Tiger Hunt? What do you think, Immortal?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Is this what young people's minds are like?

“Excellent!” Immortal Da Shun readily agreed.

"The Third Prince!"

"understand!"

With its claws poised against the horn, the little mirage dragon spewed out mist beasts, which surged through the sky and merged into the water tower, choosing their territory.

The new rules have once again resonated.

The people on the ground cheered loudly and shouted "King Huai!"

Most of them are outsiders; they don't win prizes. What they care about, hope for, and look forward to is a more outstanding performance.

Throw fishing nets and harpoons, and then arrange for those mist beasts that will hunt you down.

Prince Huai is simply a gaming genius!
Long Yao and Long Li wanted to go down and play even more. They had never seen anything so fun in their lives, but Liang Qu wouldn't allow it. They rested their chins on Long E'ying's shoulder and whimpered.

"Seriously? Why are they changing it again? Isn't there a fixed date?"

"What are mist beasts? Why do they suddenly seem dangerous?!"

"Damn, damn, damn, so fierce, so fierce!"

Most of the participants in the Great Hunt were teenagers and twenty-year-olds, just there for the fun of it all. They felt the pressure was increasing, but for Wolf Smoke and Hunting Tiger, it was even more challenging, providing an additional way to earn points.

Sweeping away the weak doesn't necessarily mean you can't defeat the strong.

In just a quarter of an hour, supplies were being distributed, dangers increased, and struggles broke out continuously. Many people gathered in the center to seize the Xuan Shui Fork, which had no water resistance, the fishing net that could catch the treasure fish, and even the pig's bladder.

Pig bladders are also amazing tools. They are not disposable. You can breathe inside the bladder. They can be tied to your body to increase buoyancy, saving energy and allowing you to quickly go up and down.

Whoever grabs the items first has a greater chance of gaining an advantage and catching more fish.

Needless to say, the mist beasts caught many people off guard, causing them to scramble to escape. The scene of riding finless porpoises and rampaging around was completely gone.

The cautious approach to development became unsustainable, and in an instant, things became bustling and chaotic, like a string of firecrackers thrown into a stable.

The moon sets and the sun rises.

The sun, having lost its last rays in the west, circled once and rose in the east, releasing its first ray of purple light.

Only now did some people realize they hadn't slept all night.

For cultivators, staying up all night is insignificant, but most of the people on the ground did not leave and endured the entire night.

"Its daybreak."

Jin Xiaoyu was panting heavily. The environment, fishing, and the fog beasts had aggravated his physical exhaustion. He sat in the bubble, wanting to take a long nap, but the water was too transparent, and he felt really unsafe.

"We need to find other people to kill the mist beasts; it seems faster than catching the treasure fish."

Du Hanwen stared at the faintly visible, translucent, fluffy floating objects not far away.

"Where did everyone else go? Never mind them, I'll just go to sleep."

Xiong Yiheng looked around, put the treasure fish into the bubble, watched it start jumping and the timer started, then lay down and fell fast asleep.

More and more people are being eliminated, while others are coming from other places, climbing out of the Huai River and constantly pouring in.

By noon.

The immortal went to other mountains to observe.

Xu Wanxing and the three patriarchs breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked Liang Qu.

"Prince Huai, are those two immortals both the crucible of my Great Shun Dynasty?"

“No.” Liang Qu shook his head. “The old man in the straw hat is the furnace of the Southern Frontier, the immortal of the Southern Frontier.”

Xu Wanxing exclaimed in surprise: "Even the immortals of the Southern Frontier have come to watch my Grand Hunt?"

"What's wrong with immortals residing high in the heavens?"

"Yes, yes, yes, I am but a frog in a well, with a limited view of the sky." Xu Wanxing couldn't help but wipe his sweat, marveling at the actions of the immortals, which were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. He quickly changed the subject, "Is the Prince of Huai hungry? Shall I go prepare some food? And how many immortals are there...?"

"Prefect Xu, just treat him like a normal distinguished guest. There's no need to crave any rare delicacies. An immortal has his own magnanimity, so there's no need to be so reserved."

"understand."

The square table was laid out; it wasn't a meal being delivered from the foot of the mountain to the top.

Xu Wanxing simply set up a platform on the hilltop and had the cook prepare the food on the spot.

Mountain delicacies and wild vegetables, wine as pure as spring water, a feast to be had!

Stretching across the great river, shining brightly like the sun.

River dominance: 1.1

After half a day and a night, the dormant dominance stirred.

"You can't get much."

The more time passes, the less sensitive one becomes to the same thing.

It's so difficult to even get a share now. If Liangqu can get 1.2 by the end of the Great Hunt, he'll be burning incense in gratitude.

Sunset West Mountain.

The two immortals returned. The people on the ground, who had rested for half a day, regained their energy and became lively and bustling, with various small markets springing up one after another.

As the people on the mountain gradually got used to the presence of the immortals, they turned their attention back to the Great Hunt.

however……

"Your grand entertainment and magnificent display of martial prowess in the imperial garden are a pity, as the scale is too small."

The words that suddenly appeared from the sky left Xu Wanxing at a loss.

What does that mean? Does the Whale King think the scene is too small and not interesting?
Liang Qu said solemnly, "Firstly, time is short and local talents are limited; secondly, our abilities are limited, so we really cannot create a larger scene. I am ashamed to disappoint the Whale King."

"I am not criticizing Prince Huai, but such a grand event has truly delighted me. It should not end here. Why not choose another auspicious day to hold a grand celebration in my East Sea and invite people from all directions to participate?"

The fishing hook is wobbling.

"Excellent!" the old man in the straw hat responded.

"Feels good." Immortal Da Shun nodded.

A grand event in the East China Sea, with everyone participating?
Everyone immediately realized what was happening.

Isn't that just the East China Sea version of the Great Hunt?

and many more.

If the Whale King is leading the organization of this event, then what level of participants are they?
"The Great Shun, Southern Frontier, Northern Court, Snow Mountain, Daoist traditions, overseas nations... Martial Saints, Great Shamans, Demon Kings, and the Supreme Beings... will all gather for this grand event, rewarded with rare stones, miraculous medicines, and the enduring essence of heaven and earth... We sincerely invite Prince Huai to join us in this grand undertaking, to oversee and plan this undertaking. What do you think?"

Everyone's pupils dilated.

Liang Qu bows:

"It's my wish, but I don't dare to ask for my ear."

(End of this chapter)