Chapter 10 The Land Carries All Things

  The vast primordial energy flows and transforms, gathering together on the symbol of summons. There are patterns of words, either gathered or scattered, rolled up or unfolded, responding to clouds, mist, fire, and fog, or resembling stars, constellations, gold, and jade. They take shape as insects, fish, dragons, and birds, all emerging from the crimson book's jade characters, naturally dividing into forms. Finally, they thoroughly coalesce, transforming into two earth spirits, the crimson book's jade characters, radiating brilliant light.

  Just seeing these two simple words contains countless principles and secrets, constantly changing at any time.

  At this moment, the Six Paths of Heaven's Sutra changed. The chapter that recorded the Ghost Path flew out independently and fell into the raging flames, burning thoroughly. It turned into a string of characters and flew up, merging with them.

  The entire symbol is undergoing earth-shaking and tremendous changes!

  "Hmm..."

  Suddenly, a shock was seen, and countless rays of light burst out, filling the land, mountains, and rocks. The originally shattered spiritual realm reappeared and continued to expand, transforming into ten mu, hundred mu in the blink of an eye. Finally, it stopped, and the terrain undulated and transformed, as if there were mountains, rivers, and streams within.

  In the end, in the temple of Liu Yi's shrine, a newly erected statue suddenly emitted a burst of light that shot up into the sky.

  "This is the demonic path I have come to realize on my own, a brand new one..." Liu Yisheng felt a surge of joy, this was the culmination of his own exploration and summarization, the path he would take in this world: "From now on, the path I will walk will be that of the Earth God..."

  In the midst of obscurity, there seems to be a sense of resonance.

  All the villagers who were offering sacrifices cheered and felt a familiar consciousness descending upon them.

  At this moment, everyone knows that the Land God has revived again. So they all sang and danced, celebrating together.

  At this time, Pan Yu, who was also watching from the side, was influenced by this joyful atmosphere at this moment and suddenly pulled Yu Shu to say: "Bring pen and ink..."

  Yu Shu was taken aback, but then heard Pan Yu shouting: "Can't wait any longer!"

  He randomly pulled out a branch and started scribbling on the ground. A poem was slowly born under his pen.

  Fan Zhen smiled with her hands behind her back, seeing the divine light rise up, and also said in her heart: Knowing each other for a lifetime is enough to fulfill one's own emotional obligations!

  At this time, Liu Yi was looking at the two words "Hou Tu" on the summons with a mixture of joy and sorrow, and his eyes became very strange.

  "Earth God?"

  Isn't it? Having made such a grand vow oneself, isn't it almost as if one is going to fulfill the Way of the Earth God after all?

  Originally, the position of the She God was below that of the Daifu, and included the Baishi and Shushu. When a group of people gathered together to form a community with over 100 households, they were allowed to establish a She altar. It was merely a deity protecting the safety of the Li and She communities, with very limited power and responsibility.

  Liu Yi was originally just a local god of the land in his world, no more than a village or town's landlord deity. He had only added some divine duties such as protecting the harvest.

  Liu Yifa made a great vow, saying that although it was for the land, his words were all-encompassing. He was almost like the god of the earth itself.

  But what's truly formidable is the latter vow, which is basically like the legendary Hou Tu opening the underworld and establishing the great wheel of reincarnation, with great compassion and sympathy.

  However, the six paths of reincarnation are obviously a concept that was mixed in after Buddhism was introduced to China. To be exact, the underworld and hell were roughly established later on.

  In this square world, it's a repeated yet great wish of Hou Tu!

  As I think deeply about it, a sense of awe and emotion emerges.

  After a long time, he finally put down this idea.

  In his heart, he thought that making such a grand vow would not be like the legends where someone suddenly becomes enlightened and turns into a great saint or something.

  But it makes one's path wider, and in the future, walking along this big road, who knows, maybe one day, truly achieving such a divine position.

  In his heart, he felt a little grateful to Fan Zhen and Pan Yu, thinking that these two were indeed kind-hearted. He silently vowed to repay them in the future!

  Also saw that the black air on top of himself had dissipated by more than half, while the green air seemed to have become even stronger, transforming into a small canopy that completely blocked out the black air.

  In the spiritual pool, however, it was like a gushing spring, bubbling up and overflowing, already half full.

  Can't help but laugh at myself. Although a bright future is expected, the actual benefits I can get now are just these.

  However, no matter what, thinking of achieving the third layer of Danxiao Xuantian Fu is simpler, and there should be no more obstacles.

  Thinking back, it's been a tough journey to get here. It's really not easy at all. Now, I can finally calm down and focus on developing myself for a while.

  With this in mind, Liu Yi slowly walked into the Ling Xiao Pavilion that had been restored once again. With a wave of his sleeve, he saw divine power take shape, and an ancient bronze bell with cloud and thunder patterns appeared, hanging above the main gate.

  "Dong dong......" The Qingyun Bell rang out without any wind, emitting a stirring sound that spread throughout the spiritual realm.

  Shen Tui Qi and other ghost soldiers listened, and could clearly feel the joy and excitement contained in the bell's sound. They came out one by one from the mountain belly where they were hiding, arrived at Ling Xiao Pavilion, and bowed to Liu Yi with great courtesy: "We congratulate our master on ascending to the divine position again!"

  Liu Yi thought to himself, how could you all know what I've gained? Could it be that simply regaining my divine position is so simple? It's just my own delight, but I won't tell you all!

  He couldn't help but burst out laughing loudly.

  At a time when others were bewildered, Liu Yi smiled and said: "From now on, let Mu Yao teach you the way of cultivation. Let Shen Tuqi teach you swordsmanship. Everyone must work hard to cultivate. Soon, I will lead you to kill into the city god's mansion and seize the position of the city god!"

  The ghosts and goblins all rejoiced in their hearts and shouted loudly: "We are willing to follow the master, kill into the city, and seize the divine position!"

  Since the facade has been torn apart, Liu Yi also decided to stop pretending to be harmonious with Cheng Huang. Even if Cheng Huang sensed it, what could he do? Today, having narrowly escaped death, he had already demonstrated his powerful background and strength in the mortal world. By raising a big flag again, he believed that many forces opposing Cheng Huang would gather under his command!

  "Go and bring back the ghost soldiers from the Ganchi Ghost Domain!" Liu Yi thought to himself, issuing the command: "Ben Shen Jun, you must train them personally!"

  "Shen Tu Qi said: 'Divine Lord, although it's difficult to obtain the Ghost Domain of Gan Chi, we can't give up!'"

  Liu Yi burst out laughing, his spirit and energy soaring, saying: "That's natural, let Zhang Yue Zheng Wu continue to lead the troops stationed there."

  Shentu Qi finally felt at ease and knelt down on one knee to receive orders. He then left immediately. Soon, he gathered more than 500 ghost soldiers in this spiritual realm and trained day and night.

  As this storm passed, Fenglai Mountain finally calmed down. However, it did not return to its usual state, but instead became more lively.

  There are always some famous outsiders, or Confucians, and even some writers who have heard about Liu Yizhi's legend, coming to Fenglai Mountain to offer incense and sacrifice to the land god.