Pre-Qin Mythology: Starting with the River God

The Zhang River area is also a vast expanse of 150 li, mostly flat and fertile land, where many Chu people lived and performed numerous daily sacrifices.

But it was too "comfortable" for Quan Ming.

What the immortals and gods are fighting for is not this "comfort," but the destiny that the world needs and vies for, in order to obtain the will of Chu bestowed by the Heavenly Dao.

At this time, the Luo River basin was facing the danger of being ruled by an incompetent ruler.

But that's precisely where the opportunity lies...

Quan Ming, who controls the Luo River, is irreplaceable. In Quan Ming's view, choosing to exchange the Luo River for the Zhang River is nothing more than following the path of the late Zhang Xian, only caring about immediate interests and not considering the future.

Quan Ming did not hesitate and rejected Xiang Jun's suggestion.

Disappointment flashed in Xiang Jun's eyes, but she did not press the matter further. At this moment, Quan Ming's achievements were immense, and although he was the head of the water gods in Chu, he was still beyond reproach.

—The Way of Heaven is Just—

The achievements of the immortals and gods are indelible, even those of the King of Chu are no exception.

Soon, as one high-ranking deity after another entered the ranks, Quan Ming was met with hostile stares from Tu Bo, exchanged greetings with Shao Siming, and had a few pleasantries with Yun Zhongjun, while being constantly scrutinized by Dong Jun...

The high-ranking immortals and gods, who valued Quan Ming's existence so much, also noticed the other immortals and gods.

Without a doubt, although Quan Ming's cultivation level is insufficient at this moment, he is already a figure that the immortals and gods of Chu cannot ignore, and all immortals and gods must treat him with caution.

Then, under the heavens, on the altar in Yingdu, the King of Chu concluded the enfeoffment of people in the human world.

Next came the bestowal of titles and honors upon the immortals and gods.

From highest to lowest, there are Dongjun, Yunzhongjun, and Da Siming, who chose to be reborn after the war due to damage to his divine body but did not reach the Dao Heaven, as well as Shao Siming, Xiangjun, Xiangfuren...

These high-ranking immortals and deities, who were extremely renowned in the Chu region, received rewards that were neither too high nor too low, mostly consisting of mortal offerings.

Because the Luo Kingdom they occupied was not adjacent to their divine realm, their respective divine territories did not expand much. However, for high-ranking immortals and gods, the expansion of their divine realm was far less significant than their ascension to the Dao Heaven realm. After all, with the ascension to the Dao Heaven realm, they also had the possibility of advancing further.

Next, according to the order, it should have been the turn of high-ranking immortals and gods like Tu Bo.

But the King of Chu on the altar suddenly changed the subject, turning his attention to the Crown Prince of Luo—

"The ruler of Luo Kingdom sought personal gain at the expense of the country, abandoning his people. His son, the Crown Prince of Luo, was originally a celestial spirit of the Luo bird. To protect the Luo people, he led them back to Chu. During the war, he accompanied Mo Ao in attacking the enemy's supplies, working from within and without to help Chu achieve a great victory. His achievements were remarkable. Now that the Luo people have returned to Chu, I should grant them the power of a celestial deity in Chu. I hereby appoint them as the Mountain God of Jing Mountain, like a powerful immortal, to protect the Luo people below the mountain and settle them in the new city."

The King of Chu looked towards Daotian.

Within the Dao Heaven, following the order of the King of Chu, a black raven flew out from Mount Jing and entered the Dao Heaven. Before the immortals and gods, it displayed its divine power and, under the esteemed position of the powerful Lord of Mount Jing, advanced to the second level of the Dao Heaven.

Soon, he was included among the immortals and gods.

As for the original ruler of Jing Mountain in the State of Chu, his power fell from his shoulders and was entirely transferred to Prince Luo.

Merge of powers!

The immortals and gods have no major faults; King Chu, I have stripped you of your power.

However, when both countries occupy the same territory, two immortals or gods will appear, such as the Lord of Jing Mountain of Luo Kingdom and the Lord of Jing Mountain of Chu Kingdom. The authority of these two immortals or gods is in Jing Mountain, but because both countries occupy a part of it, their authority is divided.

If one of the nations conquers the entire land, that authority will be merged.

Power was seized by the victorious nations...

Logically speaking, the Lord of Jing Mountain in Chu should occupy the power of Jing Mountain in Luo, and with this power, he might even be able to advance to the fourth level of Dao Heaven.

Unexpectedly, the King of Chu gave this position to Prince Luo.

Although I am currently only at the second level of the Dao Heaven Realm, with the help of Jing Mountain, I am likely to reach the third level of the Dao Heaven Realm soon, or even the fourth level...

As they did not see, the Lord of Jing Mountain was now ashen-faced, daring to be angry but not daring to speak.

Then the King of Chu said: "The former Lord of Jing Mountain of Chu, led by the Right Leader of the Wei Clan, joined forces with the Branch Immortals to commit evil deeds in the Quan Immortal Water Palace. During the battle, he was restrained by the Wei Clan and did not achieve much. Now, he is to be punished and demoted to the Water Immortal of Zhang River. He will be placed before the fourth level of the Dao Heaven and will no longer be worshipped in the ancestral temple... Please let the Dao Heaven decide."

Above the Dao Heaven, the Eye of Taiyi appeared as the King of Chu spoke!

hum!

A chain descended from the sky, binding the Lord of Jing Mountain.

"Can!"

The Dao and Heaven permit it.

In an instant, Venerable Jingshan's aura changed. He was demoted from the mountain immortal who controlled the vast Jingshan to the water immortal of the Zhangshui River, and was shackled and restricted, no longer able to receive ancestral temple sacrifices.

click!

From inside the ancestral temple in front of the altar, a sound of collapse came from the statue of the Lord of Jing Mountain, one of the many high-ranking deities.

puff!

Within the Dao Heaven, Jing Mountain… no, it should be the newly appointed Zhangshui Narcissus Fox Fairy, spat out divine blood, her body trembled, and she seemed to be dissipating.

This is a sign that the gods and immortals are no longer needed and their divine positions are collapsing!

Suddenly, Wei Xian severed her arm to survive!

He severed his own third-level Dao Heaven realm, dropping it to the second level, thus maintaining his divine position.

But his aura also weakened, and he staggered and fell to the ground.

He couldn't believe his current predicament.

He was originally a fox spirit from Jing Mountain, but he was chosen by the Right Commander of the Wei Clan, who guarded Jingmen, and thus was elected as the Lord of Jing Mountain.

Therefore, obey the orders of the main branch of the Ashi clan...

Previously, when Wei Shizhixian was at odds with Quan Ming, she targeted Quan Ming.

Later, during the war, because Wei Shi's right commander position was revoked, Wei Shi should not openly criticize the King of Chu, but secretly ordered him to shirk his duties and delay the war, so as to find an opportunity for Wei Shi to regain the right commander position.

But unexpectedly...

Why did this battle end so quickly?

With the King of Chu's great victory, the Wei clan was no longer relevant, and he naturally lost power!

What goes around comes around!

The fox spirit of Zhangshui suddenly looked at Quanming. Zhangshui is on the border with Quanshui. Now that he has become the water spirit of Zhangshui, how could he be a match for the powerful Quanming? Judging from the attitude of the King of Chu, who is biased towards Quanming, is he really going to die and his cultivation of hundreds of years destroyed in an instant?

Do not!

For hundreds of years, it has absorbed the essence of the moon and dared not eat a single human being, all in order to become a celestial being in the mortal realm, ascend to the heavens, and enjoy the endless lifespan of mountains and seas and the veneration of all living beings in the world!

A wild fox, becoming a deity?

The difficulty of the path is unimaginable!

Ignoring the gazes of the other immortals and gods, the fox spirit looked at Quan Ming with a pleading expression. He knelt down, silently begging for Quan Ming's forgiveness, only asking to be spared... This humble posture undoubtedly spoke volumes; he was willing to offer his loyalty and become an immortal or god under Quan Ming's authority over the waters.

Although immortals and gods have different levels of attainment.

However, there is no absolute hierarchy between them. Even between the main river and its tributaries, as long as the gods and immortals do not interact, there is no distinction between ruler and subject.

After all, it is a tributary that flows into the main channel, not the other way around.

The main channel of a river naturally cannot control even the slightest detail of its tributaries.

Going against the current means a fight to the death.

……

Quan Ming remained unmoved by the fox spirit's actions.

He simply raised his hand slightly, using the water to lift the other person up, without saying a word.

At this moment, after bestowing titles upon various immortals and gods, the King of Chu also bestowed a title upon Quan Ming...