I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

Jiang Li saw those eyes.

Those eyes were so bright that just opening them illuminated the entire dark cave.

The owner of the eyes was then revealed to be the real person.

With white head and green body, golden eyes and snow-white teeth, and a neck a hundred feet long.

Wuzhiqi, also known as Wuzhiqi, was an ancient evil god, the lord of the Huai River.

Wuzhiqi's mere appearance brought with it a crimson aura that was almost visible to the naked eye.

That was a malevolent spirit born of heaven and earth, nurtured in ancient times.

This is undoubtedly a fierce god, who even once attempted to contend with the last human ruler.

However, this evil spirit is now in a rather unfavorable situation.

A huge, golden nose ring was worn on his nose, and a black chain was wrapped around the ring, extending behind him for an unknown length.

Two black hooks were also attached to its collarbone, with iron chains extending backward.

Not only that, but his entire body, every joint, even his tailbone, was adorned with hooks and chains, all tightly taut, making it impossible for this ancient ferocious god to even move. It's clear that even Yu the Great and Gengchen were extremely cautious in dealing with this ancient ferocious god. Of course, for Yu the Great, this was to prevent Wuzhiqi from causing trouble again after his ascension.

Regardless of the circumstances, this cautious suppression and imprisonment still demonstrated Wuzhiqi's ferocity.

Wuzhiqi's bright golden eyes were fixed on the Huai River before him.

It was as if through the deep and turbulent waters, one could see Jiang Li, who had become one with the Huai River.

There was a hint of doubt in His eyes.

"Is this a dream? No, it doesn't seem like it. It seems that someone has intercepted the spiritual essence of the Huai River and attracted my consciousness as well."

Wuzhiqi's voice was somewhat tired and hoarse, even carrying a hint of gentleness and kindness.

Perhaps under thousands of years of suppression, even the most ancient and ferocious gods would have some of their sharp edges smoothed out.

Jiang Li slowly emerged from the Huai River and faced Wuzhiqi.

"Are you really Wuzhiqi?"

Jiang Li asked a rather strange question.

This is not the actual location of the Huai River, but rather a visualized world within the white jade talisman, its essence being the Four Rivers True Form Diagram created by the True Man Ge Xuan. However, Wuzhiqi, who was within this visualized world, uttered some very interesting words.

The moment Jiang Li asked the question, he was almost certain that the Wuzhiqi in front of him was not a fake created within the visualization world.

Rather, it was the true will of Wuzhiqi that was drawn there.

"Obviously."

Wuzhiqi spoke calmly, his bright golden eyes looking at Jiang Li with a human-like curiosity.

"You are of the aquatic race, and your spiritual essence seems to originate from me?"

Jiang Li nodded and said, "Back then, you wreaked havoc on the Huai River, intending to use the waters of the Huai River to overturn the entire land of China, but King Yu sent Geng Chen to suppress you."

"You shouldn't have forgotten that during this process, King Yu punched you?"

Perhaps because she spoke too bluntly, Jiang Li's words inevitably carried a hint of provocation.

However, Wuzhiqi, who was known for his volatile and unpredictable nature and whose writings were recorded in various classics, merely blinked slightly upon hearing these words.

This is the only action He can take.

"Of course I remember, it was just one punch that blasted my primordial spiritual energy away." Wuzhiqi said with a hint of self-mockery, "The so-called natural and earth-born, the so-called Lord of the Huai River, are nothing more than older children in front of that Human Emperor."

"It seems that Yu the Great bestowed my spiritual essence upon you?"

Wuzhiqi looked at Jiang Li.

Jiang Li nodded slightly and said, "Huai Huo's authority is very useful."

Wuzhiqi chuckled, his eyes darting around as he surveyed the surroundings. He said thoughtfully, "Someone with great spirit and wisdom has perceived the true nature of the Huai River and used profound supernatural powers to depict its true form."

"How interesting that such a brilliant and talented person existed in later generations."

With just a glance, Wuzhiqi knew what kind of place this was.

"He drew true-to-life maps of not only the Huai River, but also all four major rivers."

Jiang Li corrected him, and told the truth: "However, it is only incomplete, and the key parts have not been explored in depth. He gave me this Four Rivers True Form Diagram."

"And let me complete it."

Upon hearing this, Wuzhiqi blinked to indicate that he understood, and asked, "So you want to remove my spirit, which is immersed in the Huai River, within this space, and replace it with your will, so as to grasp the spiritual essence of the Huai River within this world and complete the true form of the Huai River?" "That's right."

Jiang Li tilted her head and asked, "Could Lord Huai Huoshui offer any assistance?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Wuzhiqi seemed to have heard a joke and retorted, "You're encroaching on my territory, and you expect me to help you?"

"You are only the first master of the Huai River, and you have long since lost 99% control over it. Moreover, the spiritual essence of the Huai River within this world is only a part of it."

Jiang Li said matter-of-factly, "Helping me won't cost you anything."

"But there's no benefit to it. Are you suggesting that if I help you, you'll owe me a favor?"

Wuzhiqi asked in a half-smile.

In exchange, I can promise that one day I will grant you true freedom.

Jiang Li spoke earnestly, her expression incredibly sincere.

"Alright, make a vow with your own spirit, and I will definitely help you."

Wuzhiqi readily agreed.

"Not issuing it."

Jiang Li shook her head and said, "I told you, helping me won't affect you. Anyway, what I want to gain is what you've already been forced to lose."

"Instead of being trapped under Turtle Mountain for countless years, why not trust me? Perhaps I really can help you escape?"

Wuzhiqi pondered for a long time before saying, "What you said makes sense. A being that can be favored by Yu the Great, and one that is also an anomaly, your guarantee is quite useful."

"I can help you."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li's expression became visibly excited, and he even bowed and said, "Thank you, Water Lord. Then I will begin."

"Suikoden only needs to relinquish his final control over the Huai River in this world, and leave the rest to me."

"Can."

Wuzhiqi nodded readily.

Jiang Li also seemed to close her eyes without any warning, and her body once again merged into the Huai River.

"Boom!!" Just then, the Huai River erupted with a deafening roar!

Among them, the will belonging to Wuzhiqi suddenly surged, like a giant maw of abyss, about to completely devour Jiang Li who had merged into the Huai River!

A sly glint flashed in Wuzhiqi's eyes.

How could we possibly give up on the Huai River so easily?

This little guy, with my original spiritual essence as his foundation and mastering the Huai River True Form Map, is simply a body made for me by heaven!

By using the spirit within the Huai River of this world to devour that little guy's essence and spirit, then I will be him from now on!

As for getting out of this predicament, I won't trouble you with that; I'll handle it myself!

Wuzhiqi thought to himself with delight.

However, just as He activated the will of Wuzhiqi within the Huai River, intending to completely devour Jiang Li, He missed.

Jiang Li, who should have merged into the Huai River and tried to immerse herself in it with her own will and spirit, could not be found anywhere!

"As expected, even after being suppressed for thousands of years, the ancient evil god is still the ancient evil god. Your true nature will always be cunning and treacherous."

Jiang Li appeared on the Huai River without anyone noticing, a sudden flash of crimson light in his eyes. He raised his hand and clenched it towards the sky.

Suddenly, a water vein, even larger and more turbulent than the Huai River, flowed across the sky.

Wuzhiqi naturally saw the water vein as well, and a look of disgust flashed in his eyes unconsciously.

"Yellow River?"

Jiang Li did not answer, but simply raised her hand and gestured.

The Yellow River's watercourse remained still, but one of its tributaries suddenly surged violently, and boundless water energy condensed in Jiang Li's hand, slowly coalescing into an incomparably ferocious giant axe.

This tributary is called the Luo River.

Jiang Li, carrying an axe, looked at Wuzhiqi.

"You want to devour me, and I also want you to mobilize the will of Wuzhiqi within the Huai River."

"Only in this way can I achieve my goal in one battle."

From the very beginning, Jiang Li did not believe that Wuzhiqi could change his ways after a long period of suppression, nor did he believe that such a cunning and cruel born god would understand what it meant to repent.

How could a fiend born of nature possibly believe a promise without any basis? All it ever wanted was to seize everything from Jiang Li.

Wuzhiqi's eyes darkened.

The long period of suppression did not change his nature, but it did dull his mind considerably.

Jiang Li slowly raised the giant axe in his hand, which was formed from the Qi of the Luo River.

"You may have forgotten that this place is not reality. Besides the Huai River, there are three other rivers. Coincidentally, the Luo River is even more favorable to me than the Huai River."

"By the way, I have to give you a compliment."

Jiang Li's giant axe crashed down.

"Your tyrannical power is really effective."