Pre-Qin Mythology: Starting with the River God

Chu Di’s Will +3167

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Only 36,000 people remained of the former Quan Kingdom. Quan Ming, as a deity above the Quan River, could clearly sense who needed him. This need was recognized by Dao Tian, ​​who bestowed upon him the will of Chu.

The ratio of gifts bestowed by Heaven is roughly ten to one.

Thousands of people had already contributed thousands of points of will to him after experiencing great ups and downs seven days prior.

At this point, the need had not been fully developed, and Daotian was unable to respond.

Quan Ming raised his hand.

This time, the power bestowed by Daotian fell from the sky and manifested in his hands, forming an illusory blue lotus containing the will of the powerful people—they needed his protection.

"With these additions of willpower, nearly half of the willpower required to advance to the second level of the Dao Heaven realm is already achieved?"

Quan Ming murmured.

But then they heard Dou Bo's cold snort. It turned out that Quan Ming had gained the Quan family's favor because of his coercion, and his divine power had greatly increased.

This made him feel ashamed and angry, as if he had swallowed a fly!

The ugly mentality hidden beneath his refined robes was laid bare on his face.

"Oh."

Quan Ming shook his head slightly, thinking of an old man whose mind was blinded by short-term gains.

With a light laugh, Quan Ming raised his hand and smoothed his sleeve—

The green lotus in his hand flew out, trembled in mid-air, and exploded in everyone's eyes, turning into countless spiritual lights like starlight that rushed into the bodies of the group of power-wielders who were listless, injured and sick!

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Equivalent to one-third of the divine power of a first-level Dao Heaven Immortal, under such immense power, great force erupted. Even though Quan Ming was not a medical immortal, these wills could still heal Quan Ren's physical injuries and break the chains of his spirit under Quan Ming's [using mind to create art] intention.

Since the fall of the Quan state, the physical and mental pressure exerted by the Chu people on the Quan people has been completely destroyed by Quan Ming!

Dou Bo was dumbfounded, unable to believe it!

Even the young general from Chu behind him lost his composure, his gaze shifting between Quan Ren and Quan Ming in astonishment.

The Chu soldiers were completely stunned...

Do gods relinquish their own power to save mortals?

This had never happened before in their memory... Isn't God supposed to be high above? People haven't even offered sacrifices or asked God for help, and God has already volunteered to save them!

【Arts Made with the Mind】—Arts performed with the will of the heart!

This is why people are superstitious about the gods of this world. Gods may be able to deceive people with words, but their divine power cannot deceive themselves. Good and evil cannot be concealed!

To deceive others and seek personal gain through hypocrisy?

The Way of Heaven is just and impartial; it will never allow this!

If Quan Ming doesn't genuinely want to heal Quan Ren, then this divine power will also fail!

"Young master...?"

"Young Master!"

The people felt their injuries and illnesses healed, and the pressure on their spirits was wiped away by divine power. They finally couldn't hold back anymore—one by one they covered their faces and wept bitterly. Their longing for their homeland and their dependence on Quan Ming completely erupted. Although they were still trapped in place by the Chu soldiers, at this moment... their resolute eyes were fixed on the Chu soldiers around them!

Everyone knew that as long as Quan Ming gave the order, they would dare to face the bronze halberd with their own flesh and blood!

The Chu soldiers were alarmed and quickly assumed a defensive posture!

Seeing this, the young general of Chu gripped the bronze sword at his waist, his expression tense, his Adam's apple bobbing unconsciously, and a bead of cold sweat trickling down his temple...

Dou Bo's body trembled as he sensed the tragic fighting spirit emanating from the man behind him...

"What...what are you going to do, Quan Xian!"

"Fight for Integrity!"

"Deploy troops immediately..."

As Dou Bo shouted, his crown tilted, revealing his white hair. Quan Ming raised his hand and flicked his finger, a wisp of water mist straightening the crown for him.

"Dou Bo".

Quan Ming gently interrupted Dou Bo's flustered ramblings, disdainful that the other party had so easily lost his composure. He scoffed, "Don't forget, I am now the Quan Immortal of Chu, and the saying 'Quan Chu is part of China' is not an empty boast!"

These are words that strike at the heart!

Dou Bo's face turned ashen as he watched as even the people of Chu were swayed by Quan Ming's words.

But he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal!

He was not afraid of these powerful people; with the heavens above and the nation's destiny above, he could suppress them.

But if things get chaotic, he and his family will be severely implicated, and from then on, probably no one in the clan will be able to attend court again...

His youngest son is a rare talent in governance, one that the Dou family has produced in a century!

Thank goodness... thank goodness...

Quan Ming has no intention of causing trouble for the time being.

With a heavy sigh of relief, Dou Bo could no longer underestimate Quan Ming. He had heard of this Prince Ming's cunning and decisive nature when he was in Chu. He was adept at using his power to intimidate others, and many Chu officials had suffered at his hands. Even Qu Xia was wary of him. Yet now, a simple exchange had left him drenched in sweat... How hateful, how hateful!

Holding a grudge in his heart, he clenched his fists, but on the surface he had to try to appease her: "Immortal Quan, your virtue is known throughout Chu. Now Quan and Chu are indeed one family, and we should not have internal strife, lest the people suffer."

Quan Ming chuckled.

This is the true face of these old nobles who pretend to be gentlemen.

In reality, there was no need for Dou Bo to say more; he only wished for the well-being of his people, free from disaster, not to sacrifice them in the struggle for world domination.

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Dou Bo!

Chu's armor and weapons!

And the needs of the people of power for the name of power are all manifested at this moment, and the Dao and Heaven give back to each other!

Quan Ming was stunned.

【Arts Made with the Mind】—Arts performed with the will of the heart!

He had no ulterior motives when he performed this technique. He only did so because the powerful man placed all his hopes on him, the narcissus, and still respected him, the deceased prince. Therefore, he also hoped that the powerful man would be spared from suffering.

While the will of mortals is a resource for advancement in the competition among gods, he is different... He does not want to forget his "human" side, that self-interest and altruism coexist, and how can he become a chess player if he cannot even protect his own people?

They escaped the control of the King of Chu and their father...

If we blindly pursue the will of Chu, wouldn't we become pawns of Daotian once again?

A clumsy attempt turned out to be skillful.

There is something to do with home.

...He had an epiphany.

This may be his unique path to godhood.

Deities cannot disguise their true nature as good or evil, and therefore cannot deceive the world with a false face to attract believers. Thus, they remain high above, existing only passively by relying on "needs".

And he... should be grateful for his way of thinking, which was out of place in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods.

Just as he said, "Quan Chu is all part of China," because no one, including gods and the Dao, has ever seen such a utopian world, they all believe that the utopian world spoken of by the sage is an unattainable and laughable sacred path.

But he had seen it before!

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To advance to the first level of the Dao Heaven Realm, one needs a hundred strands of Dao essence!

The essence of a hundred strands of Daoist charm requires the condensation of ten thousand portions of the will of the Chu region!

Quan Ming lowered his eyes.

In just seven days since becoming a god, he has already possessed enough Chu land will to advance to the second level of Dao Heaven!

His strong will gave him peace of mind.

What was planted unintentionally has now grown into a shady tree.

He no longer held back on his strength, and ten thousand portions of Chu's will transformed into Daoist energy!

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boom!

Within Quan City, the Quan River surged with waves, crashing against the shore. Dou Bo, standing on the bank, was forced to retreat repeatedly by the enormous waves, using his robes to shield his face from the spray. The young general from Chu beside him hurriedly helped him up.

While catching his breath, Dou Bo stared intently at the small bamboo boat in the middle of the Quan River!

"This is?"

"How could this be... He's only been a narcissus for seven days!"

A powerful divine force resonated around Quan Ming. Fish swam in groups beneath the small boat, waves surged with divine light, and jade lotuses emerged. A gentle breeze blew from all directions, carrying moisture that turned into mist. Quan City was instantly shrouded in a hazy mist. Those within the mist, whether from Chu or Quan, felt refreshed. Quan's emotions gradually stabilized, and Chu, in a moment of distraction, lowered his long spear. The tense situation just moments before was dismantled by Quan Ming.

Everyone stared blankly at the water.

Quan Ming closed his eyes, accepting the comfort of the Daoist energy shaping his body and nourishing his spirit.

Soon, when he opened his eyes again, his demeanor had changed drastically, becoming more ethereal and approachable. Coupled with the fact that he had just abandoned his divine power to heal the powerful man, everyone who saw him felt admiration.