Starting with the Earth God, the path to immortality is deduced!

Rumble!

Centered around the Earth God Temple.

A visible golden ripple.

It spread out instantly!

fast!

too fast!

The speed of this ripple surpassed that of the wind and the sound waves.

In the blink of an eye.

They swept through the entire city of Fengzhou!

Zizizi!

Those remaining evil spirits hiding in ditches, roof beams, and wells.

Under the sweep of these golden ripples.

It's like snow that's been exposed to the scorching sun.

Melted instantly!

The hazy fog that used to permeate the streets.

It was completely sold out.

The clear night sky was revealed.

East of the city.

Those people who had been infected by yin energy were lying in bed with high fever.

Suddenly I felt a lightness in my body.

The high fever subsided.

My breathing became steady.

South of the city.

Those barking, restless dogs.

It suddenly stopped barking.

It obediently lay back down in its nest.

Even the flowers, plants, and trees that were about to wither and die because they were tainted by yin energy.

And at this very moment.

It has been revitalized.

The leaves turned a vibrant, lush green.

Miracle.

This is a true miracle!

Ma Ling'er stood on the altar.

Feeling the warm breeze brushing against my face.

Looking at the sky.

The bright moon that was originally obscured by dark clouds.

The cool moonlight shines down once more.

Her eye sockets.

I don't know why.

It's actually a little damp.

"This is what it means..."

"The true Shinto."

Ma Ling'er muttered to herself.

It is not about being high and mighty, regarding all things as straw dogs.

It's about protecting.

It is purification.

It is for this hopeless world.

It brings a glimmer of hope.

"call……"

After doing all this.

Zhou Yuan slowly withdrew his hands.

The divine light emanating from him.

It gradually faded away.

That vast divine power.

He perfectly contained it within his body.

At this moment, he...

He looks like an ordinary boy next door.

Except for those still deep and bright eyes.

There was no trace of anything unusual about it.

But he knew.

I've changed.

Everything has changed completely.

From this moment on...

He was no longer just a time traveler who relied on this tattered book to get by.

He is the landowner of Fengzhou City.

They are the guardians of this land.

It was also in this chaotic game of chess.

A stone has finally been qualified to be placed...

Chess player!

"it's over."

Zhou Yuan turned around.

Looking at Uncle Wang, looking at Ma Ling'er, looking at Gun Gun.

A relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Everyone."

"It's time to go home for dinner."

Zhou Yuan said that, though.

But his feet seemed to be rooted to the ground.

It didn't budge.

Ma Ling'er was just about to put away the magic wand.

He was taken aback upon seeing this.

"Feed?"

"Master Zhou."

"Didn't you say we were going to eat?"

"What? Haven't you had enough of being an official yet?"

Zhou Yuan did not turn around.

His lips were just slightly upturned.

He revealed a meaningful smile.

"Food is essential."

"But this house is too messy."

"I need to tidy up first too."

"otherwise."

"I don't feel at ease eating this meal."

As they were talking.

The divine power within Zhou Yuan surged once more.

That feeling of being connected to the earth by blood.

It's absolutely captivating.

Every inch of soil.

Every gentle breeze.

It seemed as if everyone was cheering for him.

They all submitted to him.

This is God.

This is the ruler of this land!

suddenly.

Zhou Yuan seemed to remember something.

He reached into his clothes and touched himself.

He pulled out the palm-sized wooden figure that had always been with him.

That's a coffin spirit.

She was also his loyal and devoted follower who had always carried the blue lamp for him.

"Come out."

"Stop hiding."

Zhou Yuan gently flicked the little wooden figure's head.

The little wooden figure timidly peeked out.

That earth-shattering divine power just now.

It scared it quite a bit.

At this moment, I saw Zhou Yuan's familiar smile.

Only then did it dare to climb into Zhou Yuan's palm.

Chirp chirp chirp!

It gestured wildly, indicating its name.

It seems like he's trying to take credit.

Just now, when we were fighting the ghost scholar...

It certainly put in a lot of effort.

"I know you've been working hard."

Zhou Yuan looked at the little guy in his palm.

A hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

"When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

"Now that I have become the landowner of Fengzhou City..."

"How could we possibly mistreat a founding hero like you?"

Zhou Yuan's expression turned solemn.

Originally a casual standing posture.

It instantly became as upright as a pine tree.

An invisible aura of official power.

It spreads out naturally.

"The homebody ghost is hereby granted an official title!"

The little wooden figure shuddered.

Although I don't understand what this means.

But instinctively, she knelt in Zhou Yuan's palm.

Shivering.

He kowtowed repeatedly, as if pounding garlic.

Zhou Yuan's voice.

Like a resounding bell.

Wandering amidst these ruins.

"Remembering your loyalty in protecting your lord and your numerous military exploits."

"I hereby bestow upon you the title of Subordinate Land God of Fengzhou City—"

"Parade day and night!"

"I bestow upon you divine power for protection, enabling you to traverse the realms of Yin and Yang, and to oversee all directions!"

The words fell.

Zhou Yuan tapped his fingertip.

A wisp of pure golden divine power.

It instantly disappeared into the little wooden figure's body.

hum!

The little wooden figure suddenly shone brightly.

The original rough wood grain.

At this moment, it has actually begun to become more delicate.

It's like it's covered with a thick layer of syrup.

Even more amazing is...

Its body began to grow taller.

From the original palm-sized size.

It grew to be three feet tall in an instant.

A majestic set of black armor materialized on his body.

He also had a miniature stern rod in his hand.

It still looks somewhat comical.

But that eerie, ghostly aura was gone.

Instead.

It was an awe-inspiring righteous spirit!

"grumble?!"

The little wooden figure... no, it should now be called the Parade of Day and Night.

It looked at its hands in surprise.

Feel the surging power within my body.

It suddenly raised its head.

The look in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

It was filled with fanatical worship.

Pfft!

It knelt directly on the ground.

He slapped Zhou Yuan three times on the head.

It even cracked the floorboards.

"Alright."

"Don't damage the ground."

"This is all public property."

Zhou Yuan offered a helping hand.

A gentle force lifted it up.

"Go."

"Stand guard at the temple gate."

"I have important business to attend to in a bit."

The parade immediately straightened its back day and night.

Like a dutiful doorman.

He strode confidently to the entrance of the ruins.

Stand straight.

"Whoa!"

"That's a big spender!"

Ma Ling'er, who was standing to the side, watched in amazement.

She circled around Zhou Yuan twice.

It looked like they were looking at something rare.

"This is a method of sealing away the spirits."

"Even if our Ma family's ancestor came."

"I'd probably have to give them a thumbs up."

"You've just taken office."

"So you're already in a rush to recruit soldiers?"

Zhou Yuan smiled.

There was no follow-up.

His gaze.

It slowly swept across the surroundings.

This was once a solemn local temple.

Now only ruins remain.

The statue collapsed.

The offering table was broken.

Even the incense burner that was originally used for praying for blessings.

It was also corrupted beyond recognition by the ghostly aura.

"Since it's home."

"Then it needs to look like a home."

"It's so dilapidated."

"Who will dare to come and offer incense in the future?"

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath.

At this moment.

His senses have been completely unleashed.

The earth's energy flows throughout the entire city of Fengzhou.

They were all clearly visible in his mind.

He could sense it.

Deep beneath our feet, in the earth.

It contains boundless power.

That is the law of earth!

"rise!"

Zhou Yuan stomped his right foot hard on the ground.

Rumble!

The earth began to tremble.

But this tremor.

It was not a destructive earthquake.

Rather, it is a vibrant rhythm.

A miraculous scene unfolded.

All that could be seen were those collapsed walls.

It was as if time had reversed.

Bricks and stones flew up automatically.

They were stacked together seamlessly.

A broken idol.

Also due to the movement of the soil.

Re-aggregate.

Rebuild the golden body!

Even those decaying beams and pillars.

It was also nourished by divine power.

It became strong again.

It even emits a faint woody scent.

In just a few dozen breaths.

A brand-new, magnificent land temple.

They just appeared out of nowhere in front of everyone!

Red walls and green tiles.

Flying eaves and brackets.

Above the temple gate.

A golden plaque.

It condenses on its own.

Four large characters were written on it—

【Fengzhou Zheng Shen】!

"My goodness..."

Uncle Wang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

He rubbed his eyes.

He pinched his thigh again.

"hiss!"

"pain!"

"This isn't a dream!"

"This is a miracle!"

"It truly is a miracle!"

Uncle Wang was so excited that he trembled all over.

As an old man who has worked in the mortuary for most of his life.

He had seen far too many wicked and unorthodox practices.

But this kind of open and aboveboard divine method.

This is the first time he's ever met him!

Even the well-informed Ma Ling'er.

At this moment, his mouth was agape.

It took a long time to close.

"this……"

"Is this the way of the Earth Gods?"

"As long as you stand on the ground."

"So it can control everything?"

"That's so unfair!"

Although Ma Ling'er complained verbally.

But the envy in his eyes was impossible to hide.

The Ma family invited a spirit medium.

That requires begging and pleading.

They must be properly worshipped.

Unlike Zhou Yuan.

You are God!

Change it however you want!

"You're surprised?"

Zhou Yuan patted the dust off his hands.

He turned to look at Uncle Wang.

His eyes held a hint of gentleness.

"Uncle Wang."

"Over at the mortuary."

"Don't go there anymore."

"That kind of place has a lot of yin energy."

"It's bad for your health."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang...

He immediately panicked.

"No, Xiaoyuan!"

"If I don't go to the mortuary, where else can I go?"

"I've been doing this my whole life."

"We'll see."

"If I don't work..."

How will you support yourself?

Zhou Yuan smiled.

She was smiling brightly.

He pointed to the brand-new earth god temple.

"Isn't there ready-made work here?"

"Although the temple has been repaired."

"But someone has to manage it."

"Someone has to keep the books."

"Someone has to receive the pilgrims."

talking.

Zhou Yuan took out another item from his pocket.

That was a document issued by Magistrate Zhao earlier.

Only now.

This document has been refined by Zhou Yuan's divine power.

It turned into a booklet that emitted a faint golden light.

"Lord Wang, receive your investiture!"

Zhou Yuan's expression turned solemn.

Wang Bo instinctively wanted to kneel down.

But Zhou Yuan used his divine power to hold it up.

"You are an elder."

"No need to kneel."

Zhou Yuan said softly.

The voice then turned authoritative.

"By imperial decree, Wang Gui is hereby granted the title of Earth God Temple of Fengzhou City—"

"Clerk!"

"They manage the incense offerings of temples, record the good and evil deeds of mortals, and connect the realms of the living and the dead!"

Zhou Yuan held the golden book in his hand.

It was gently placed in Uncle Wang's hand.

hum!

A gentle, divine light.

It flowed into Uncle Wang's body through the golden book.

Uncle Wang felt a warmth spread through his body.

It felt like soaking in a hot spring.

The chronic leg pain that had plagued him for years.

Lower back pain.

In that very instant.

They've all disappeared!

His back was originally somewhat hunched.

They also unconsciously straightened up.

A face full of wrinkles.

It even developed a slightly rosy glow.

"this……"

"this……"

Wang Bo held the golden book in his hand.

He was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

He felt like he had become twenty years younger!

"Xiao Yuan..."

"No."

"Land God!"

"This old man..."

"I will definitely take good care of this home for you!"

"Anyone who dares to cause trouble..."

"Old man, I'll grab a broom and chase him out!"

Uncle Wang held the golden book tightly.

It's like holding the most precious treasure in the world.

This is more than just a job.

This is the good fortune Zhou Yuan has bestowed upon him!

It's a divine blessing that grants longevity!

"That's right."

Zhou Yuan nodded in satisfaction.

He could sense it.

With the conferment of titles upon Wang Bo.

His connection with this local temple.

They became even closer together.

Shinto practice.

He is not alone.

A team is needed.

There needs to be believers.

I said…

Ma Ling'er stood to the side with her arms crossed.

He looked eager to try.

"Is it all sealed off?"

"And what about me?"

"I certainly contributed a lot, didn't I?"

"If it weren't for my panda shielding you just now..."

"You were already swallowed up by that damned scholar."

"What's wrong?"

"Is this a case of discarding a donkey after it has served its purpose?"

The panda next to it was lying on the ground, gnawing on bamboo.

Upon hearing this...

He looked up in dissatisfaction and let out a loud "Aww!"

To indicate that he is not a donkey.

It is a national treasure.

Zhou Yuan looked at Ma Ling'er's attitude of "I'll stay here if you don't give me an official position".

I couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache.

This girl.

Their identity is special.

That's a descendant of the Ma family of Beizhou.

It has a shamanistic background.

If you arbitrarily close the gates.

It could potentially cause a conflict between the two schools of thought.

"you?"

"You are the eldest daughter of the Ma family."

"My little temple cannot contain such a great Buddha as you."

Zhou Yuan made a joke.

Ma Ling'er, however, refused to comply.

He pursed his lips.

"cut."

"You stingy person."

"but……"

Her eyes darted around.

She moved closer to Zhou Yuan.

He lowered his voice and said:

"Although I cannot be granted an official position."

"But I can be your 'technical advisor'."

"You've just become the local earth god."

"The intricacies of this divine way."

You definitely don't understand.

"For example, how to absorb incense offerings."

"How to respond to believers."

"How do I deal with those important figures?"

"These."

"I know it inside and out!"

Zhou Yuan's heart stirred.

indeed.

Although he has attained a divine position.

However, the specific details of Shinto practice are not discussed.

It was still pitch black.

It was all thanks to the strong promotion of "Strange Tales of the Gods and Monsters".

Having someone knowledgeable by your side.

It definitely saves a lot of trouble.

"make a deal."

Zhou Yuan nodded.

"In return."

"Within the territory of Fengzhou City."

"As long as it doesn't violate principles."

"The Ma family's actions."

"I'll give you the green light."

Ma Ling'er immediately beamed with joy.

"readily!"

"I enjoy dealing with smart people like you!"

Just then.

In Zhou Yuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

Suddenly, a strange fluctuation occurred.

That is……

The Strange Tales of Gods and Monsters!

Zhou Yuan's heart sank.

All that could be seen was within the sea of ​​consciousness.

The ancient book was turned again.

But this time.

It did not devour any evil spirits.

But...

It is absorbing something.

Zhou Yuan focused his mind and sensed it.

All that could be seen was outside the Earth God Temple.

I don't know when.

A large number of people have already gathered there.

These were all saved by Zhou Yuan's divine light.

Or perhaps it was someone who witnessed the miracle of the Earth God Temple being restored.

They knelt on the open ground in front of the temple.

They prostrated themselves in worship.

Although there were no incense or candles.

But they felt gratitude and awe.

However, it turned into wisps of white smoke invisible to the naked eye.

Drifting and swaying.

They went inside the local temple.

Ultimately, it all came down to Zhou Yuan.

The power of incense offerings!