Kapitel 151: Chapter 151

King Douya looked at the small human town at the edge of his vision in awe and slowly sheathed the 'Blade of Tooth.'

He was not an ignorant monster. While many of the larger monsters held disdain for 'gods,' dismissing them as lesser beings who had merely garnered human belief, he understood the truth. True gods were infinitely powerful, beings who commanded the world. Over a thousand years ago, wherever the gods ventured, everything around them was forced to obey their will. Any who resisted—even the most powerful monsters—were instantly annihilated.

No one dared to challenge the will of the gods above. According to legend, even Yindi was created by the heavenly gods.

"The gods in the high heavens... The first to reach him must be our country, the Western Kingdom, being the closest," King Douya mused.

What would they do then? Would they move or surrender?

King Douya had a headache. Moving was not an option. Where would they go, with so many monsters in the Western Kingdom? Every other region had overlords just as powerful as he was.

Surrender?

It wasn't entirely unthinkable. After all, it wasn't shameful to submit to Gao Tianzheng. But what if this god refused to tolerate the existence of monsters and sought to drive them all out of the world?

Hadn't they heard the words of the god who descended to earth?

"I was once the god of men."

"Cleansing the world for mankind."

King Douya cast one last, contemplative glance at the small human town before him, then silently turned and walked away. Could he oppose Gaotian Zhengshen? He was too frightened. The divine power was such that, even before drawing his sword, he feared that the Western Kingdom would be crushed by mountains falling from the sky.

"I only hope this god does not intend to exterminate all monsters," he sighed. "Otherwise..."

Otherwise, he would have no choice but to move his dog demon clan and all the monsters that followed him.

Jilu City

After Zhongli arrived, the Immortals of Liyue, the Qixing, the Eight Sects, and the Qianyan Army emerged one after another from the 'Gate of the World.'

The ragged townspeople watched the Liyue Immortals step out of the gate and fell to their knees, calling out to the gods. The Immortals and Liyue Qixing were visibly flustered by the reverence.

"We are not gods," True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng said hastily, "but immortals and humans who follow the Geo Archon, Lord Rex Lapis. I am True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng."

The other immortals introduced themselves, each reluctant to accept being addressed as gods, knowing such titles showed great disrespect to the Archon.

"I am the True Lord of Lishui and Mountain."

"I am the True Monarch of Moon Carver."

"I am General Jinpeng."

Ningguang and Keqing also spoke up quickly, "We are not immortals, merely followers of the Geo Archon. My name is Ningguang. If you wish to honor me, you may call me Tianquan."

Keqing, feeling uneasy as she took in the sight of the ragged people, added, "I am Keqing, known as Yuheng."

Uncle Tian stepped forward, "Hey! Just call me Tianshu."

The Qianyan Army soon took over the order of Jilu City, and the local soldiers were reclassified as recruits after undergoing assessment from Feng Yan, the "coach of the Qianyan Army."

The first task of the Liyue Immortals and the Qixing was to feed the starving townspeople and teach them farming, medicine, and other skills. More than three thousand years ago, the immortals had done similar work, helping humanity cultivate the land.

The people of Jilu City were immensely grateful for the aid provided by the immortals. In such troubled times, their desires were simple—enough food and safety.

Jilu City had now become a place where the gods descended. Could any place be safer than the gods' domain?

Seven Days Later

In the span of seven days, thanks to the combined efforts of the immortals and the Qixing, Jilu City was entirely transformed. The houses surrounding the 'Gate of the World' had been rebuilt into a grand palace in the style of Liyue. The run-down homes of the townspeople had also been torn down and rebuilt. With the power of the immortals, even an enormous city like Kyoto could have been renovated within that time.

People who once lived in constant fear now resided in homes finer than even the wealthiest in Kyoto. Each day, they offered prayers at the statues erected in Jilu City's central square, the only way they could express their gratitude.

The changes extended beyond the city itself—the surrounding land was transformed into fertile fields under the power of the immortals. Giant waterwheels irrigated the land from nearby rivers.

Uncle Tian, the Tianshu, who specialized in matters of livelihood, taught the farmers practical agricultural techniques.

He looked over the vast expanse of fertile land and sighed, "The work of immortals truly is impressive. To turn barren land into fertile fields so quickly."

"Uncle Tian, please have some food," a farmer said humbly, presenting him with roasted potatoes, a simple token of gratitude.

Uncle Tian accepted with a broad smile, "Thank you, I gladly accept."

### In Jilu City

Ningguang and Keqing were hard at work managing government affairs. As Tianquan, Ningguang was responsible for commerce and law. She used the laws of Liyue as a model to draft authoritative regulations for Jilu City.

In this world, laws were typically the preserve of aristocrats, and ordinary civilians had no legal protection. The laws were arbitrary, subject to the whims of those in power.

To Ningguang, the law was a contract, something that everyone must abide by—representing fairness for all.

After writing down the most crucial laws, Ningguang looked at Princess Izayoi, who was diligently studying.

"Izayoi, do you understand? The essence of the law is fairness for everyone."

The princess looked up with admiration, "Yes, Master Ningguang. Though there are parts I still do not fully grasp, I understand most of it."

Ningguang might deny being an immortal, but how could someone descend from the sky and not be divine? And the fact that the immortal was willing to teach her such profound knowledge—Izayoi considered it an immense honor.

### In the Temple of the Geo Archon

Zhongli sat on the throne, a Lock of Aether formed from geo elements in his hand. In an instant, a green figure appeared before him, kneeling.

"Emperor, I have gathered information on all the monster forces surrounding Jilu City. To the west is the Western Kingdom, ruled by two powerful groups: the Dog Demon Clan and the Leopard Cat Clan. Their leaders are both top-tier monsters.

"The eastern region is home to fewer monsters, mostly human settlements, and a 'water god' in one of the lakes. To the south, there is a significant monster known as the Dragon Bone Spirit, likely on par with the other major monsters.

"As for the northern road toward Kyoto, numerous large monsters reside there under the command of Nue, the ruler of demons. Additionally, there is a group known as the Nura Clan, consisting of large monsters and thousands of lesser ones. Despite expanding their territory, they appear friendly toward humans and have not been observed harming or eating them."

Zhongli's golden eyes held a hint of killing intent as he spoke calmly, "Jinpeng, in accordance with the contract I established for humans, monsters, and gods, go subdue the two great monsters in the Western Kingdom."

"If they break the contract, eliminate them."

Xiao bowed low, "Understood."

He would go wherever the emperor pointed.