"Are you confident?"
Cheng Jue’s eyes lit up, staring intently at Lv San, trying to discern sothing from the other’s gaze.
After all, this matter was sowhat bizarre,
and far too convenient!
Within the Pai Sect, he had already dispatched people for surveillance, and had the assistance of the Captain Bureau as well. But he had just received news that a Hundred Household of the Captain Bureau had deserted, with others secretly collaborating.
Up to this point, he had grown suspicious of everyone.
When soone suddenly ca running, claiming they could resolve the issue, especially by such a peculiar thod, it was inevitable that it would set Cheng Jue’s heart pounding.
However, Cheng Jue, the monk, could not discern anything from Lv San’s taciturn gaze.
"If you’re unwilling, then forget it."
Seeing this, Lv San muttered gruffly and turned to leave.
"Wait, wait, what’s the rush?"
Cheng Jue gritted his teeth and hurriedly stopped him, "I cannot decide on this matter; I must report to the higher-ups. Master Lv, please wait a mont."
With that, he hurried away...
"The Tuo Dragon is also a dragon..."
Prince Wuchang’s eyes darkened as he asked the crowd, "What does he an? Why must I personally say these words?"
Tong Xuan, the Zen master, had also arrived and explained upon hearing this, "It is a matter of Qi Fortune. After all, they are demon-kind. Without presenting a Divine Statue of the honorable deity Guan, and without a Dragon Body, those Tuo Dragons wouldn’t dare."
"Your Highness is endowed with the Qi Fortune of the Human World, ruling over Hubei. If you speak personally, this matter will be foolproof. Of course, they cannot beco true dragons, but they won’t suffer backlash either."
"Qi Fortune?"
Prince Wuchang was clearly hesitant, "Will there be any harm?"
Tong Xuan replied honestly, "In this world, each action has a reaction, a cause and an effect. Your Highness, by speaking today, you are essentially granting a divine endorsent. Whether it will bring good or evil results in the future is unpredictable."
"However, the leader of the Tuo Dragons, known as the Tuo Master, has expressed the desire to be officially recognized by the court as the Water God of the Han River, promising to protect the shipping along the Yangtze River, and even offering to lend a hand in quelling the rebellion."
"Is that so?"
Prince Wuchang was now intrigued and asked in detail, "Master, do you think this could work?"
Tong Xuan answered, "The Human Clan has the Qi Fortune of incense, controlling ritual sacrifices; there aren’t few different kinds who seek to transform into Divine. "
"According to my knowledge, Lv San speaks the languages of beasts and birds, is able to communicate with other kinds, and Li Yan’s group have exorcised demons and guarded the orthodoxy, hence should be credible."
"If Your Highness has doubts, you can observe their performance and decide on their rewards after the conflicts in the Southwest have concluded."
This old monk was quite astute; Li Yan had managed to pass through the five trials of the Refining Heart Hall initially, indicating not only great potential, but an extraordinary temperant.
If he harbored ulterior motives, absorbed by desires, he wouldn’t have managed at all.
Thus, though Cheng Jue was still hesitating, after hearing this, he went straight to find Prince Wuchang and offered his assurance.
Prince Wuchang then looked towards Yu Lanshan, who was firmly pressing down the Eight Trigrams mirror, drenched in sweat with a pale face, knowing that there was no more ti to delay, he stood up and said, "Good!"
"If those Tuo Dragons can really achieve this, and help our court’s armies quell the rebellion, we can grant it the title of God of the Han River in the future.
"Let Lv San get to work quickly, so as not to bungle the big picture!"
Soon, the ssage was relayed to Wuchang Pier.
At the mont, a large space in front of the pier had been cordoned off by the garrison, adorned with offerings of incense and other tribute items.
Lv San, upon hearing the news, did not hesitate and imdiately began to perform the spell, leaping into a shamanic dance, uttering long and short ancient chants filled with trilling sounds.
He was no fool and knew this opportunity was rare.
Under normal circumstances, to gain the trust of the Zen sect and Zhenwu Palace would surely be troubleso, requiring many conversations and seeking endorsent from high-ranking court officials.
In short, it would be very botherso.
Yet now, with Prince Wuchang speaking up, the task was already half-complete. As long as the Tuo Master could distinguish himself in the great battle in the Southwest, obtaining the position of a Water God was not too much to expect.
The surrounding people were also peering around curiously.
The recent events had already thrown the public into panic.
The court set up such an extensive arrangent, the dragon boat races were certainly not a minor event, but now it had spiraled into chaos, and nobody knew how it would all end.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Thunder roared in the sky, and the downpour increased significantly.
The overcast clouds cast a shadow over everyone’s hearts.
No one knew what this young man was doing with his ritual...
"Look, why is there a fog over the river?"
Just then, a commoner suddenly exclaid.
Only to see that on the Yangtze River, the water began to surge, and a thick fog rose, making everything look blurred and indistinct.
As they marveled, suddenly a gigantic creature rose from the midst of the river; its body covered in black scales, with eyes like dim yellow lanterns, it swam slowly toward the pier.
"A Tuo, a Tuo Dragon!"
"How can it be so big?"
"It’s a monster, a monster!"
Imdiately, the crowd on the pier was thrown into turmoil.
Many retreated in fear.
They had never seen such an imnse Tuo Master in their lives; how could they not be afraid?
The officials sent by Prince Mansion, although equally frightened, still shouted loudly, "This is a Spirit Beast co to aid Wuchang City, do not flee in panic, lest you startle the Spiritual Objects!"
Despite their words, the commoners still kept retreating in fear.
Lv San paid no attention to them, hurrying to the shore, muttering in the creatures’ language, initiating communication with the Tuo Master.
They were familiar with each other and spoke candidly, imdiately relaying the current situation.
The Tuo Master, although usually ditating far from the populace, possessed ample spirituality and extraordinary wisdom, and quickly realized this was a good opportunity.
She nodded slightly and then turned in the water, baring her fangs, lifting her neck, and began vibrating her throat, emitting long howls.
Her voice was loud, echoing across the river.
With her vast size, the accompanying fog, coupled with the prolonged howls, a truly mythical event unfolded.
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