Becoming a God from a Water Monkey

Chapter 1223 Three Position Fruits, Hope for Transformation (Part Two)

The fiefdom comprised thirteen territories. Yixing County in Southern Zhili was the head of the river system, overseeing the entire Huai River region; followed by Yunyang, Longcen, and Shishou counties in Xin'an Province, forming the backbone of the region; then Anlan, Pingjing, and Shuangqiao counties in Yunzhong Province, followed by Qingjiangpu, Yuntiguan, and Juhuyun...

On June 18th, he arrived at the fifth county under his command.

Yunnan Province, may you be safe and sound!

River Dominance: 1.3 (River Favorability: 97.9414)

[Born of the finest qualities of heaven and earth, and the most intelligent of all beings! Blessed by the Jianghuai region, stamina consumption, supernatural power consumption, injuries sustained in water, and recovery from water-related injuries are all drastically reduced when immersed in water.]

"call."

Liang Qu exhaled a long breath, which mingled with the vast river wind.

The flags fluttered in the wind.

The sweltering heat surged, and the ancient trees, with their countless crevices, uttered hollow and deep sounds.

The Thousand-Aperture Mysterious Wood is like a giant rooted in the earth, its body entirely black. Its chest rises and falls, emitting heavy breaths under the night sky, whispering low murmurs, blowing wind in everyone's ears, telling vague prophecies.

Looking back.

The crowds were bustling, and the houses were neatly arranged.

The road paved with bluestone slabs meanders endlessly, with no direction in sight, like a green snake or a long dragon. Torches blaze on both sides, clustered every three zhang (approximately 10 meters), orderly and illuminating people's faces.

The Anlan sacrificial ceremony takes place late at night, not at noon.

Although it was not as bustling as Yixing County at that time, it was still more prosperous and lively than Longcen and Shishou.

The reason is simple: more investment is needed.

At the end of October, the end of January, the end of April, and the overdrawn end of July, a total of four longevity-enhancing seals were used in conjunction with the use of water beast supernatural powers in Zeguo, doubling the efficiency and creating four million taels of wealth that could not be moved. All of it was invested and implemented in the port of Huaiwang's fiefdom.

This matter was spearheaded by the Xu family, who recommended the purchase.

To indirectly save on transportation costs, the natural approach was to take Huangzhou in Xin'an Province as the center, select nearby familiar families, and begin construction on the fifth Anlan and the sixth Pingjing in the central area.

Moreover, starting from Yixing County, the leading county, the flow of people has been rapidly decreasing. As expected, despite the Dream Competition and the Phoenix Fish as a diversion channel to guide the trend, the number of people in each place has been almost halved.

Without the support of Yixing villagers and with many newcomers joining the community, unaffected by local customs, the solemn atmosphere of the River God Festival has been greatly weakened.

Now, with the arrival of Anlan, the decline has finally been reversed.

enough.

White mist drifted by, and the white jade-like ship sailed on the shimmering river surface. The thin mist was ethereal, and the pavilions and towers seemed to float in the air.

The three sacrificial beasts were shadowy figures, "struggling" and roaring in the mist. They leaped up, then collapsed and sank, illuminated by the firelight, half orange and half yellow. Despite the obstructed view, the aura of the great demons was still clearly visible, and no matter how many times the sacrifice was performed, it continued to give people endless shock.

There was no high platform or drumbeats on the wharf.

Only the paper boats folded by the masses accompany us, a touch of orange spreading extravagantly into the darkness, shimmering as they drift downstream.

The thirteen river god festivals must not be conducted in the same way, lest they cause aesthetic fatigue among tourists.

Fortunately, local sacrificial customs vary greatly, providing a wide range of options. Liangqu called on the Dragon People, colleagues from the River and Lake Bureau, and friends and relatives to vote and select the thirteen most distinctive and attractive sacrificial activities. The "Sending Off the King Boat" ceremony from Huazhu County, Pingyang, was among them!
This sacrificial plan has now been implemented in Anlan.

Liangqu did not obstruct the original sacrificial rites of the local villagers. The two did not conflict. As long as the taboos were avoided when sending off the royal boat, it would be a grand street parade. The local people had no objection to it.

The royal boat procession started from the end of Qing Shi Street, and consisted mostly of young and strong men from Yixing County. It passed by every household, bringing villagers and tourists along, all heading towards the large boat at the front, like a trickle of water flowing into the sea, forming a huge procession of hundreds of thousands of people.

The sense of participation and the sacrificial atmosphere of sending off the royal ship are much more intense than the simple shock of Ui Heung.

The procession was chaotic yet orderly. First came the loud drumming and music, followed by the dragon and lion dance troupe, then the royal boat and various small boats, carried forward by fat catfish and several large frogs, making it a majestic and awe-inspiring sight.

Elderly villagers, holding incense sticks, followed devoutly.

Offerings were placed at the door of every household.

"It's Benboerba!" the child pointed to the lead fat catfish.

The fat catfish, its head resting on the bow of the boat, earnestly and solemnly flicked its long whiskers, swaying from side to side.

Benboerba has a white back and a black belly, but it has a black back and a white belly, so it is called Baboerben!
"Babo'er Ben?" The child scratched his head.

The tide is crashing against the shore.

The little mirage dragon puffed out its cheeks and spat out a small white jade boat. Liang Qu sat in the boat, alone, swaying and rocking as he approached the royal ship. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he raised his arm and threw in a torch.

A brief silence seemed to be brewing, and gradually, thick smoke rose from the ship, a wisp of flame leaped up, accompanied by drifting sparks.

"boom!"

Flames licked and shot skyward!
The white jade ship burst into flames, emitting a shimmering orange light that illuminated the river and the banks.

Layers of ripples separated into layers of orange light, echoing the starlight in the night sky.

"Down! Down! Down!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

A loud cheer erupted from the crowd, clearly audible.

Rong Hanwen, an elderly villager who had traveled a long way from Huazhu County, stared intently at the scene.

If the mast of the royal ship falls into the water, it will bring misfortune for the year; if it falls towards the people, it will bring good fortune for the year.

Is it auspicious or inauspicious?
Countless people eagerly awaited the arrival of the event, feeling a sense of tension.

On the royal ship, the tall mast swayed and trembled, stirring the heartstrings, but ultimately it lived up to expectations.

"Crack!"

The mast broke and crashed into the water, pointing directly at the land. The intense heat of the water caused a loud cracking sound.

"Roar!!!"

"Auspicious! Absolutely auspicious! This year is incredibly lucky! Thank God, thank Prince Huai!"

"call……"

Rong Hanwen loosened his grip on his cane, and the bulging veins slowly subsided.

Countless ashes, carrying sparks, swirled into the sky. The dim lights of the Thousand-Aperture Mystery Wood were relit, and the thrill of a successful gamble surged into the hearts of the tourists. Cheers erupted like a tsunami on the shore.

The moment the mast fell.

Ze Ding trembled.

[Offering sacrifices to the Huai River increases the river's favorability by 4.4412]

River Dominance: 1.3 (River Favorability: (100 (102.3826)))

Liang Qu, who was closely monitoring Ze Ding's movements, was taken aback.

The favorability rating is rising against the trend!

It is slightly taller than the previous stone head.

Why was sending the royal ship so effective?
"Could it be the concept of good and bad luck, or the ritual of accompanying the royal ship along the way, which increases the immersion of foreign tourists and thus enhances their sense of piety?"

The increase in favor was surprising, before Liang Qu could even ponder the reason behind it.

[Born of the spirit of heaven and earth, and of all things! Favored by the Jianghuai region! Protected by the gods and welcomed by the earth, wandering in the water, gathering spiritual energy, and secretly avoiding disaster.]

Physical exertion has decreased dramatically, supernatural power consumption has decreased significantly, injuries sustained in water have decreased dramatically, and recovery from injuries in water has increased dramatically.

With divine protection and the welcome of earthly deities, one can wander in the water, gathering spiritual energy and secretly avoiding calamity...

Compared to the description of "Nine-tenths Favored," there are two more descriptions: Liang Qu's body and the Huai River felt an infinite sense of intimacy, like the call of a mother. Even without the blessing of his water-charm talent, he doubted that he could still breathe freely in the water.

The water bubbles are faint and gentle.

【Water Essence +3】

"I'm absorbing more water essence freely now. Before, I could only absorb a little at a time, which was more than three times the amount I used to. Now, with the help of the Vast Blue Gold and Old Bei, I can naturally harvest tens of thousands of essences in a month?"

Fearing that the blessing of perfection might cause unexpected changes and too much commotion, Liang Qu did not return to the shore. Instead, while throwing out torches, he sat cross-legged on the bottom of the already sunken white jade ship, just in time to collect the essence.

He couldn't help but feel pleased as he quickly calculated the accounts.

The essence of water and lake is in short supply, so this is equivalent to several times the usual salary.

This is not over yet!

The favorability rating reached 100 for the first time, undoubtedly triggering another change in Ze Ding.

"Clatter, crash, crash."

The essence of the water within Ze Ding exudes endless tidal sounds, radiating vibrant vitality.

My mind sank.

The stillness of the cauldron, the shimmering light, and the golden radiance—all these shimmering rays converged and eventually circled the center of the cauldron, forming a long river of light.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, Ze Ding flashed with light one after another.

Information kept flooding my mind, almost overwhelming me.

Liang Qu couldn't help but look forward to it.

Will there be any unexpected joys if everything goes smoothly?
[The Water King Ape is a divine being, blessed by heaven and earth, and favored by the Huai River, nurturing all life. Reaching a hundred perfections is the limit of heaven and earth's favor; it cannot be increased further.] [A Zen mind illuminates a thousand rivers like the moon, a true nature encompasses ten thousand miles of sky. The Great Sage Water Ape, by further refining his mind, may temporarily break through the limit of perfection, but will not alter heaven and earth. Beyond a hundred perfections, the rest will likely drift and fade with time.]

[The Great Sage of the Water Ape has reached perfection and can consume 100 Favor Points to advance to 1 point of Domination.]

"Because the Water King Ape transforms into the Great Sage Water Ape, its favorability can be temporarily stored after reaching its peak, and can also be converted into dominance?"

Liang Qu's pupils dilated.

Awesome!
Favor turned into rule!
The expected surprise was perfectly fulfilled!

He was just worrying that it was too difficult to gain control, when suddenly another one appeared!

Today, the thirteen ports are thriving, attracting tourists from all over the world. Their distribution is even, like long nails running through the landscape. They attract tourists and spend money every year through cultural festivals. Isn't that...?

[Boats surge from the seabed, towering waves carry away the immortals. Gods emerge from the clouds, revealing golden and silver terraces.]

My train of thought was abruptly interrupted.

A whole stretch of radiant light filled the entire field of vision of Liangqu.

[The position is triggered.]

Extremes beget their opposites; things reach their extremes and change; the monkey is the trigger, so change the course of disaster first.

[A strange beast ravaged the flood, its cry like a lament, as the floodwaters raged.]

【Long Right Fruit】

[Power: Hong Sha]

[Classification: Disaster]

[The calamity was caused by torrential rains, which flooded rivers and streams, causing the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers to surge and boil.]

[Acquisition Ceremony: Consumes 10 points of Domination to link with the Right Fruit.]

[Refining Ritual: Swallowing the River, Spitting the River]

[Jin Yi: Locking the waves and calming the vast ocean, suppressing the sea and quelling the floods, subduing the flood disasters, and returning the flood demons to their source, thus bringing peace to all directions, one can be promoted to the position of a high-ranking official – Wu Guo]

[Boundary Ritual: Long Right Fruit, Harmonious Jade Fruit, Transforming Serpent Fruit, and Rosy Fruit, gathered together by the Four Calamities, make the Water Lord King, capable of guiding the Bright Flood Boundary.]

The light flashed incessantly, and Liang Qu stared blankly.

Before he could even get a good look, Guanghua was pushed down by Xinguang.

Things reach their extremes and then reverse; events reach their extremes and then change. The great sage serves as a guide; reform and order must come first.

The Water God moves with the clouds, bestowing rain and grace; when he appears, the world is at peace.

【Wu Guo】

[Authority: Water Official]

[Classification: Treatment]

Virtue is like a gentle rain, nourishing all things; all rivers flow to it, and the God of Water brings peace and prosperity to the four seas.

[Acquisition Ceremony: Consumes 50 points of Domination to connect with Wu Guo.]

[Refining Ritual: Patrolling Rivers and Crossing Seas, Calming Waves and Pacifying the Sea]

[Jin Yi: Reciting the Ocean Mantra eight times, stepping on the Reverse Current Pass with eight feet, clearing waterways, harmonizing Yin and Yang to control floods and droughts, one may be promoted to the position of the Imperial Ruler – Yu Jun]

[Boundary Ritual: Wu Guo, Qing Nu Guo, and Ju Ling Guo, gather in the Three Realms to worship the Water Lord, which can illuminate the vast ocean realm.]

Old light is not old.

Shin-on is not new.

A wave of waves has risen again.

Extremes beget their opposites; things reach their extremes and change; governance is the starting point, and reform must come first.

The Huai River flows mightily, protected by a deity; wherever its banners point, all spirits follow.

【Huai Jun】

[Power: Blasphemy]

[Genre: Royal]

[Virtue nurtures and cultivates, bringing prosperity and peace to all things; when the Lord of Huai is present, tributes flow freely.]

[Refining Instrument: Zhenhuai]

Liang Qu was stunned by the barrage of news and was completely bewildered. He was unable to understand what was going on.

half an hour.

Go through all the information again in its entirety.

He had a thought in his mind.

River Dominance: 1.3 (River Favorability: (100 (102.3826)))

The degree of dominance and favor remained unchanged.

"Cannot be split?"

Liang Qu frowned.

The favorability rule can only be reduced from 100 to 1, not from 50 to 0.5, or from 25 to 0.25. If the excess "2.3826" is not to be wasted, it can only be transferred to others, keeping 100 favorability for oneself.

Think for a moment.

The phantom of the Great Sage Water Ape appeared behind him, roaring across the heavens and earth, his brows now displaying a kingly composure.

River Dominance: 2.3 (River Favorability: 2.3826)

The favorability rating plummeted to an unprecedented level, achieving a "large" level of dominance that Liangqu had not achieved in a year and Huangzhou in half a month.

The previous phrase "possessing the essence of heaven and earth, the spirit of all things...gathering spirit and absorbing energy" has vanished.

Salaries had just increased several times over when they returned to their original level, or even fell below it.

"Favorability has been transformed into Domination, and even the most basic effect is gone..."

"To rule is to be the boss, to be favored is to receive a salary. Now, I chose to leave and start my own business, but I failed to become the boss. I enjoyed the power of a boss, but I also lost my original salary..."

The only advantage is the annual sacrifice, which grants a favor rating equal to the level of rule achieved?

Liang Qu had a headache.

The blessing of favor is undoubtedly a very powerful effect, especially after reaching the age of seventy, when the damage taken is greatly reduced.

In the past, dragons were like this; they could fight for half a day without sustaining any significant injuries.

The cost of starting your own business.

Liang Qu took a deep breath and tried to reassure himself.

Once the rule level reaches seven or eight points, the annual favorability will be quite considerable, coupled with his thirteen fiefdoms spread throughout the Huai River region.

Upon realizing this, Liang Qu couldn't help but praise the Emperor's wisdom once again!
After sorting out and eliminating any unnecessary favoritism, Liang Qu rallied his spirits and looked at the remaining three equally important positional information, reviewing them all.

Based on this speculation, one thing is not hard to understand.

"The simple act of favoring Yuanman leads to Huaijun, Yuanman and the Water King Ape lead to Changyou, and Yuanman and the Water Ape Great Sage lead to Wuguo."

With the blessing of the emperor fulfilled, the next step is naturally to ascend to the throne.

It's not hard to understand why Ze Ding released information about Huai Jun's high position.

What's rather strange is that Huai Jun's position did not include the "Accomplishment Ceremony", "Promotion Ceremony", or "Boundary Ceremony".

The absence of "Jin Yi" and "Jie Yi" is not hard to understand. Huai Jun has already reached a high position and there is no room for advancement. "Jie Yi" may be because there are too many choices. Shui Jun, as king, needs to see what things are available to complement him.

However, the drought demon of the past also did not "obtain the rites". Based on the information he had previously received, Liang Qu guessed and came to a "fact" that was not so favorable to him.

"We've already got the Drought Demon, so there's no more. Fei Taiyu and Wu Lingxu from the Heavenly Fire Sect of the Blood River Realm said that Huaijiang doesn't have a position fruit... The Huaijun position fruit is indeed as the old Dragon Lord said, still existing in the world, locked up in one place, but who has it in his hands... Never mind, there's no need to think about it."

Liang Qu pinched the space between his eyebrows.

The Whale King and the Great Ancestor of Dali are the most likely candidates. Since they are in the hands of these two, there is no need to seriously consider them for the time being.

Knowing he couldn't get it, or couldn't keep it even if he did, and would only become the target of several furnaces, he was more concerned about the first position.

Long right!

【Long Right Fruit】

[Acquisition Ceremony: Consumes 10 points of Domination to link with the Right Fruit.]

[Refining Ritual: Swallowing the River, Spitting the River]

Before the East Sea Grand Hunt, there seems to be an opportunity to refine this rank fruit and complete a transformation in combat power?

(End of this chapter)