From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 338 Zhenyuan Daxian? No, isn't this Uncle?
"Ao Qian of Liusha River pays respects to the Great Immortal Zhenyuan!"

When Zhenyuan Daxian lashed out with his whip, he scattered Tuojie's consciousness but failed to disrupt her dream. Ao Qian inwardly groaned, but tried his best to maintain a smile on his face.

He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards the void of the dream.

"You are quite smart."

The figure of Zhenyuan Daxian appeared, just as described in the original story, wearing a purple-gold crown and a carefree crane cloak. He had the appearance of a child, but the face of a beauty. Three whiskers flowed under his chin, and his temples were covered with raven-black hair.

He had an air of otherworldly elegance, but what truly terrified Ao Qian was his pair of eyes, as deep and unfathomable as the endless sky, revealing absolutely no trace of joy, anger, or even emotion.

At this moment, even if Zhenyuan Daxian was just a thought in a dream, standing in mid-air, he was already suffocating him. If he wanted to harm him, it would probably only take a finger.

Is this the kind of VIP status that guests had in Zixiao Palace back then?

The problem is, if you're such a high-profile person, why are you even doing this?
"I am quite surprised that your Yin World suddenly intervened in this matter. Over the years, your Dragon Clan has already given me two surprises." Zhenyuan Daxian's voice was leisurely, but it carried an aura that chilled Ao Qian to the bone. "I did not foresee the outcome of the Ancestral Dragon's conquest of Heaven back then. In addition, I did not foresee that a mere Dragon Clan member like you, who has just become an immortal, would suddenly interfere in the Journey to the West. Even with the Yin World as your backing, you have taken this step too recklessly."

"To my shame, ignorance is bliss. Before taking action, I never imagined it would involve such a huge number of people," Ao Qian said with a wry smile. He had originally intended to increase his leverage by drawing the Yin World into the scheme, but now it seemed he had underestimated the implications of the Journey to the West. Ever since he had Tuo Jie added to the pilgrimage team, things had been going wrong, with unexpected events happening frequently. Every single thing caught him off guard, as if he had been caught in a giant whirlpool, unable to control his own destiny. Just like today, he inexplicably sensed a connection with Tuo Jie, subconsciously entered a dream, and was then caught by Zhenyuan Daxian.

However, he didn't understand why Zhenyuan Daxian would intercept a mere Dragon King like him.
"You're the Dragon King of the Flowing Sand River now, right?!"

Ao Qian was startled, but his expression remained unchanged. "Yes, I am honored by the Great Heavenly Venerable's favor, who has bestowed upon me the title of Dragon King of the Flowing Sand River. Although that place is extremely desolate, the eight hundred li of flowing sand is the limit of what I can currently bear."

"The Eight Hundred Miles of Flowing Sands..." Zhen Yuanzi nodded. "You were born in the Underworld, but the Underworld is currently in a state of chaos, and everything is uncertain. Jiang Chen has just assumed the position of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak, and he's already sent you out to stir things up. It seems he has quite a plan!"

"Uh..." Ao Qian dared not say more. He felt that something was off when Zhenyuan Daxian mentioned the underworld. Even though his eyes were empty and his tone was cold, Ao Qian could still vaguely hear a hint of melancholy.

"Your strength is still too weak. You just entered the Xuanxian realm and then received the Dragon King Seal of the Flowing Sand River. The Flowing Sand River is vast, and it is not easy for a mere Xuanxian like you to bear it. This is a ginseng fruit, which should be helpful to you."

"Huh?!" Ao Qian was initially delighted, but then looked up in astonishment at Zhenyuan Daxian, his face full of confusion.

This...this is what...

This is a ginseng fruit, a kind of herb that can restore health. It only produces thirty fruits every ten thousand years. If a mortal eats one, he can live for forty-seven thousand years. You just give away something like this?
Do I have that much influence?
Although he had questions in his heart, seeing that Zhenyuan Daxian did not intend to say much, Ao Qian did not dare to ask any more questions. He simply accepted the ginseng fruit and thanked him. Zhenyuan Daxian simply flicked his sleeve, and the world turned. A voice came from Zhenyuan Daxian, “Refine the Flowing Sand and Weak Water as soon as possible and enter the Water Department of the Heavenly Court. That is the right path.”

Refine the quicksand and weak water, and enter the Heavenly Court's Water Department?

Ao Qian was initially confused, but in a blur, he found himself at the bottom of the Flowing Sand River, holding a ginseng fruit with all four limbs and facial features, a new addition to his life.

"Is this Zhenyuan Daxian a money-giving boy? I had a dream and he gave me a ginseng fruit. Also, what does it mean that he made me carry the Flowing Sand River to the Heavenly Water Department? Am I that familiar with him?"

They weren't familiar with each other, but Ao Qian had some idea of ​​the reasons behind it.

This guest from Zixiao Palace might not be familiar with him, but he must be connected to the underworld. Judging from his attitude towards him, there was a vague sense of favoritism towards a junior, and he was also familiar with Jiang Chen. Clearly, he had benefited from the underworld's influence. Realizing this, he deeply regretted not calling out "Uncle" in his dream; would he have received an extra one?

He raised his hand, quickly stuffed the ginseng fruit in his mouth, and finished it off in a few bites.

Yes, the taste was indeed extremely delicious, but it's a pity I didn't get to savor it properly.

The next moment, a torrent surged from his abdomen, flowing through his entire body like a rushing river.

Oh!!

Ao Qian took a deep breath, and with a swift movement, he slipped from the mortal world into the underworld, activating the internal refining method of the Taiyin Refining Technique to fully refine the medicinal power of the ginseng fruit.

The Taiyin Refining Form Technique can only be cultivated in the Yin world. Once you return to the Yang world, you must completely conceal the aura of this technique, otherwise it will attract the attention of the Heavenly Dao and powerful beings. Ao Qian has personally experienced this. But no matter what, the cultivation realm you achieve is your own. After using the Taiyin Refining Form Technique to improve your realm, even if you return to the Yang world, your realm will not drop. In this way, you can naturally enjoy all the benefits.

The ginseng fruit truly lives up to its reputation as a treasure renowned throughout the Three Realms. Only thirty fruits are produced every ten thousand years. Not only are its effects powerful, but its nature is also mild and easily absorbed. After a few cycles of internal cultivation, he refined all of its medicinal power and transformed it into his strength.

"Such a wonderful item, Zhenyuan Daxian managed to keep it in his possession without it being snatched away. His strength is truly formidable!"

As he refined the ginseng fruit, Ao Qian couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

The next task is to refine the quicksand and weak water.

He is a deity. Deities have divine duties, responsibilities, and of course, authority. There are two sources of deities in this world. One is that they are appointed by the Heavenly Court and given seals and edicts, like him. The other is that they are born as sacred beings, born and nurtured by the earth, and naturally possess authority over a region, such as natural mountain gods and river gods.

When the Heavenly Court was first established, there were many such naturally born deities. At that time, the Heavenly Court was short-handed, and as long as such immortals did not go too far, they were all recognized. However, with the Investiture of the Gods, the Ten Deadly Formations, the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation, the Immortal Slaughtering Formation, and the Great War of the Sages, the prehistoric world was torn apart, and these naturally born immortals suffered collateral damage and almost all of them died. Now there are very few of them. Most immortals are like him, who were conferred titles by the Heavenly Court. Since such immortals were not born and raised by nature, they did not have innate authority. Therefore, the Heavenly Court needed to bestow authority upon them with the power of the Heavenly Dao, that is, with talismans and edicts, so that they could exercise authority by means of seals and talismans.

Just like he is now, by borrowing the seal of the Flowing Sand King, he can carry the power of the Flowing Sand River.

Of course, how much can be borrowed ultimately depends on the immortal's own strength and realm.

Note that this is a borrowing; the power of the Flowing Sand River does not belong to him. If a deity wants to advance further, he needs to completely refine the authority in the talisman and convert the public authority into private power. At that time, the authority or divine office of a place will truly become one with him, no different from a born deity. Then, the power of the Flowing Sand River will be his power. With a wave of his hand, without using any supernatural powers, he can directly suppress it with the power of the Flowing Sand River.

As for whether this practice of turning public resources into private ones will displease the Heavenly Court?
After all, divine authority is a public instrument of the Heavenly Court.

No, the Heavenly Court will not only not be dissatisfied, but will encourage this practice. In fact, it is a means for the gods in the Heavenly Court to advance in rank.

Why have the Four Dragon Kings been unable to get promoted after so many years? Isn't it because these four useless people can't refine the power they hold?

(End of this chapter)