Gods of the Nation: You worship the God of Longevity, I worship the King of Hell!

Chapter 55 The Four Dragon Kings Attack! For no reason, why is their heads hanging in the marketplace...?

"This place is spacious enough, and now that it has dried up and become land, I think it can easily accommodate 100,000 people. When the time comes, everyone can hold an incense stick and sincerely pray to the Dragon King of the Well for blessings and wishes. I guarantee that Longhu County will definitely receive a thorough and refreshing rain!"

Lu Chen was resolute.

"One hundred thousand people?" Wang Zhongmin and Chen Tiansheng both gasped in shock. "That many?"

Lu Chen's expression remained unchanged: "If you really can't gather enough, less is fine. But to ensure everything goes smoothly, the more the better!"

Wang Zhongmin frowned and pondered: "Alright, I'll give it a try. Whether it's radio or the internet, I'll try my best to spread the news. However, time is of the essence. Reaching a few thousand people is no problem, but reaching a hundred thousand people will indeed be a considerable challenge!"

"Uncle Wang, do you need my help?" Sun Yourong suddenly asked.

Wang Zhongmin and Chen Tiansheng's eyes lit up at the same time: "Yourong, if you're willing to lend a hand, that would be wonderful!"

Sun Yourong nodded slightly and turned to Lu Chen: "What time is the ceremony scheduled for tomorrow?"

Lu Chen was taken aback: "Then... noon?"

Without saying much, Sun Yourong took out her phone and dialed a number.

"Steward Song, immediately send people throughout the county in the name of Longhu County Government. Notify everyone in Longhu County that they must arrive at Dalongtan before noon tomorrow, bring their own incense, pray for rain, and witness the abundant rain together."

After saying that, she hung up the phone decisively, only to find that Lu Chen was already staring at her in disbelief.

Its mouth could even be opened wide enough to fit an egg.

"What, you're already surprised?"

"My goodness!" Lu Chen was completely stunned by this move.

Can a single phone call really notify hundreds of thousands of people overnight?

This method is simply beyond description; the word "exaggerated" is insufficient to describe it.

"Xiao Lu, the Sun family is one of the four major clans in Jiangdu City. The methods of a powerful clan are beyond our comprehension."

Chen Tiansheng explained with a wry smile.

Wang Zhongmin, standing nearby, also clicked his tongue in admiration: "What is a great clan? Within this area, I dare say it is great! This is a great clan!"

"Now you know how powerful I am, right?"

Having finally won back some ground against Lu Chen, a hint of smugness flashed in Sun Yourong's eyes.

Lu Chen was speechless and could only give a heartfelt thumbs up.

This woman had never been very arrogant before.

Lu Chen subconsciously treated her as an ordinary rich girl.

It wasn't until this phone call that he realized the Sun family was a powerful clan!

This refers to the entire Jiangdu City, encompassing more than a dozen counties and cities.

One of only four major clans.

"Uncle Chen, I need your help to prepare a few things for tomorrow's ceremony."

Lu Chen gave a wry smile and continued making arrangements.

"Okay, you say."

"I need a wooden sword made of peach wood, an eight-immortal table, a bundle of incense sticks, a yellow robe and a hat... I will draw the design for you now, and you must have it ready by noon tomorrow."

Lu Chen took out paper and pen and carefully drew the designs of the Taoist robe and the nine-beam cap, which is the hat that Taoists usually wear.

They even carefully labeled the colors.

Chen Tiansheng took the design, slightly surprised: "This attire... is quite unique. Is it specifically designed for this ceremony?"

“Yes!” Lu Chen nodded.

Chen Tiansheng nodded and said, "Don't worry, you'll get everything you asked for by noon tomorrow!"

Now that the plan has been finalized, everyone should perform their respective duties.

Wang Zhongmin and Chen Tiansheng went downstairs to offer their final words of comfort, while Lu Chen and Sun Yourong did not participate in these trivial matters.

“The hotel is booked, let’s go,” Sun Yourong said.

"Wait a moment, I have something to take care of."

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Lu Chen arrived at the backyard of the county government office and summoned the local deity using a wooden piece given to him by the local land god.

"Your Majesty!" The Earth God bowed deeply.

"Lord Earth God, please go and tell the Dragon King of the Well that everything you promised him has been done..."

Lu Chen leaned down and whispered in his ear.

The more the Earth God listened, the more terrified he became: "The Lord is truly awe-inspiring and his methods are beyond the reach of heaven!"

Lu Chen chuckled: "No need for flattery, just go and come back quickly. Remember, have him wait at Dalongtan before noon tomorrow, awaiting my orders!"

"I understand! I will handle this matter properly! Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty!"

Upon learning that he would also be able to share in the incense offerings of Longhu County, the Earth God trembled with excitement, kowtowed repeatedly in gratitude, and then disappeared into the ground.

"That old buddy..."

Lu Chen finally understood why Monkey King in "Journey to the West" always liked to order around the local earth god.

It's really easy to use and saves you a lot of trouble!
"bell!"

As he muttered to himself, his phone rang.

Lu Chen saw that it was an unfamiliar number, but when he answered it, he realized that it was a mock notification call arranged by Sun Yourong.

"A great clan is indeed a great clan!" The fire in Lu Chen's heart was reignited by this phone call.

"One day, I will stand at that height too!"

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and returned the way he came.

"Sister Sun, which hotel is it? What star rating? Can I have a double room?"

"You can have the whole floor. I've already booked the only five-star hotel in Longhu County."

"You...you booked the whole hotel?!" Lu Chen almost bit his tongue.

"What's so strange about it? Let's go, I'm starving."

Lu Chen stood there, watching Sun Yourong's dashing figure disappear into the distance, and exclaimed in disbelief, "This is truly... outrageously extravagant!!"

……

Outside the spring source water palace.

After delivering the message, the Earth God repeatedly reminded him before leaving, "Old Dragon King, the message has been conveyed, please remember it!"

The Dragon King of the Well was moved to tears: "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will never forget such kindness!" The Earth God stroked his beard and chuckled: "Old friend, you've finally made it. When you rise to prominence in the future, don't forget to help this old man out!"

The Dragon King laughed loudly, "From now on, I will take care of you in the territory of Dragon Tiger County."

"Thank you in advance! I'll go back and report now. Take good care of yourself."

"Thank you for your trouble, Earth God, please take care!"

Watching the Earth God depart into the distance, the Well Dragon King stood alone in place, his heart surging with emotion.

"I never imagined that I, Huai Lie, would one day become a guardian golden dragon under the throne of a righteous god in the Heavenly Court! My Lord, what is your background? How could you persuade the gods to suppress the arrogant Dragon King of the East Sea!"

Recalling Lu Chen's voice, appearance, and smile, the Dragon King of the Well felt that he was becoming increasingly unfathomable.

Such extraordinary abilities are beyond His comprehension.

He pondered for a long time, and the subtle calculation in his eyes before seemed to finally make up his mind at this moment!
He flicked his sleeve and strode back to his cave.

The mansion remained bare and desolate.

The Dragon King of the Well made a hand seal, and a golden light struck the stone wall.

Then the massive stone wall slowly moved away.

Inside, there was a hidden world, and even an inner palace!
However, the inner palace was also empty, except for four crystal-clear... dragon pearls floating on the central stone platform!
The Dragon King of the Well walked up to him, gently stroked the dragon pearl, and whispered, "Nephews, your uncle has been lying in wait here, risking his life, all to fulfill his promise to your father and mother, to choose a wise ruler for you. Now... your uncle has finally waited for this opportunity!"

His gaze sharpened, and a flood of memories surged through his mind as he murmured:

"Without any reason, why is his head hung in the marketplace?"

"Without cause, why have the four rivers fallen out of control?"

"..."

A desolate whisper echoed slowly in the cave, lingering for a long time...

……

Meanwhile, inside a hotel in Longhu County, the lights were dim.

"Pray for rain at noon tomorrow, and may it bring abundant rain?" Master Lingshui lay on his bed, squinting, pondering this sudden news.

"Husband, could the sudden change in Chen Tiansheng and Wang Zhongmin's attitudes be related to the golden box from earlier today?" the woman with red spots wondered as she massaged him.

"It's hard to say. But their sudden change of attitude must have a reason. Could it be..."

A figure flashed through Ling Shui's mind, "Is it that kid who also accepted the rain-summoning mission?"

"That kid? Doesn't he worship the God of Wealth? Where did he get such skills?"

"I don't understand either, but that boy seems quite confident, perhaps he has something else to rely on."

"In that case, shall we go to the Great Dragon Pool tomorrow to investigate? It would be a good opportunity to find out more about him and prepare for the future..."

As the woman with the red spots spoke, she made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Of course we'll go! The Dragon King of the East Sea has already set up a barrier here, preventing anyone other than a dragon from bringing rain. I want to see what tricks they can pull!"

A cold smile appeared on the sinister face of the Venerable Lingshui: "Even if we could actually summon rain... I don't believe that with the Dragon King Formation set up here, the Dragon King of the East Sea would turn a blind eye to the hatred of killing his son?"

"Boom!!"

Just then, a pale white flash of lightning suddenly streaked across the window, followed by a deafening clap of thunder that shook the room.

Ling Shui was shocked and jumped to her feet: "Where did that thunder come from?!"

"No, I don't know!" The woman with the red spots panicked.

The two rushed to the window, but there was complete silence outside, as if the thunder just now was an illusion.

"Strange? A thunderclap in the night? Did I hear that right?"

Ling Shui looked up at the night sky and felt that the night was particularly deep tonight.

Within those rolling dark clouds, there seemed to be some enormous creature moving about.

He rubbed his eyes and stared intently at the screen.

This sight was terrifying; he slammed the window shut, drew the curtains, and collapsed to the floor, drenched in cold sweat.

"Husband, what's wrong?" the woman with red spots asked in a panic.

Shh! Don't make a sound! There's something in the sky!

"what?"

"Hmm, it looks like... a dragon!?"

……

"hold head high!!!"

Ten thousand meters above Longhu County, amidst thick dark clouds, four giant dragons, each a hundred feet long, were tumbling and coiling.

"Brother, how can we swallow this insult? Why don't we brothers go find that mortal right now and swallow him whole to settle things!"

One of the black dragons was baring its fangs and claws, ready to pounce.

"Fourth brother, don't be impulsive." Another azure dragon spoke up to dissuade him, "Eldest brother said that this person is the sworn brother of the Heavenly Court's Minister of Finance. We must not act rashly. Otherwise, the Star Lord's heavenly might is as imposing as a mountain, and none of us four brothers will have a good outcome."

"Second Brother is right. That person has a powerful background, and with the Star Lord's decree before us, we must not confront him head-on."

Another red dragon rolled over in the clouds and replied.

After saying that, the three dragons all turned their gazes toward the golden dragon at the highest point in the clouds.

Ao Guang, the Dragon King of the East Sea, peered through the clouds, his cold gaze sweeping across the entire Longhu County.

“I summoned you here not to cause trouble.”

His voice was like rolling thunder, echoing among the clouds.

"I just want to see it with my own eyes!"

"Which mortal dares to use his power to oppress others and touch my sore spot!"

At this moment, Ao Guanglong's eyes blazed with boundless fury.

Each word was spoken slowly and deliberately, his voice icy and chilling.

"Such a humiliation!"

"I, the King, will remember this face for all eternity!"

hold head high! ! !
hold head high! ! !
The four dragons roared in unison, their power resounding throughout the heavens.

　This chapter resolves 50% of the foreshadowing in one go!
　　A real storm is brewing!
　　I need some data to support this; I've been pulling all-nighters lately.

　　I'm numb from staying up all night...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)