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

A few breaths later.

A complex flow of information.

It flooded into Zhou Yuan's mind.

[Target Divine Position: City God of Changqing Prefecture, Rank Seven.]

[Scope of authority: Governs one prefecture and eleven counties, encompassing both the mortal and spiritual realms.]

[Deduction of Core Supernatural Powers:]

[1. Overlapping Jurisdictions: The jurisdiction of subordinate counties can be forcibly requisitioned, and due to the higher rank of the official, it possesses natural suppressive power.]

[2. Underworld Laws: Can modify and formulate underworld regulations within the palace, and make decisions on the promotion and demotion of subordinate deities with a single word (must be reported to the Heavenly Court, but currently the Heavenly Court is cut off, so it can be regarded as having independent personnel power).]

[3. The Incense Offering Array of the Masses: This array can mobilize the incense offerings and prayers of the entire prefecture, condensing a golden incense body with combat power comparable to a level three lightning tribulation!]

After reading this information...

Zhou Yuan gasped.

Triple lightning tribulation!

This is still a conservative estimate.

To know.

Although he is now also part of the Yang God system.

But all things considered.

That is, the threshold to becoming a Yin God.

If we take into account the bonuses within the law domain...

At most, he can only contend with a peak Yin God.

Compared to the experts at the Thunder Tribulation Realm.

That's like the difference between a baby and a strong man.

Not to mention.

The other party also has that perverted "personnel power".

In theory.

As long as the other party is willing.

You can accuse yourself of "dereliction of duty" at any time.

To strip himself of his divine status.

"As expected, rank really does give you an unfair advantage."

Zhou Yuan rubbed his temples.

His expression turned serious.

This is hardly a meeting.

This is clearly venturing into a den of wolves and tigers.

"but……"

A ruthless glint flashed in Zhou Yuan's eyes.

"So what if it's a triple tribulation of lightning?"

"As long as you're still within this system."

"There is no god who cannot be killed!"

"So what?"

"I'll poke a hole in the sky!"

Just then.

A yellow talisman in Zhou Yuan's arms.

It suddenly became scalding hot.

That was his and Uncle Liu's special communication talisman.

Zhou Yuan's heart stirred.

He immediately took out the talisman.

A stream of spiritual energy was injected into it.

"Sizzle..."

The talisman paper burst into flames.

Uncle Liu's familiar voice.

With a hint of fatigue.

There was also a sense of relief.

It came out of the smoke.

"You brat."

"You've made quite a commotion."

"I live in the next county."

"We could see the sky filled with thunder and lightning."

"Well done!"

"You didn't embarrass me!"

Hearing Uncle Liu's praise.

Zhou Yuan felt a warmth in his heart.

My tense nerves relaxed a little.

"Uncle Liu."

"If you don't contact me again..."

"I thought you'd been eaten by that panda."

Stop being so cheeky!

Uncle Liu laughed and cursed.

Then his tone changed.

He became extremely serious.

"Over in Changqing Prefecture."

"Did they send you a divine message?"

Zhou Yuan was startled.

How did you know?

"snort."

Uncle Liu snorted coldly.

"Those old bastards' stench."

"Don't I understand?"

"You slapped them in the face."

"They're definitely going to get their revenge."

Listen.

"The water of the prefectures and counties."

"It's deeper than you think."

"Still need to make a living."

"That city god."

"It might not be that city god."

This sentence is a bit convoluted.

But Zhou Yuan understood instantly.

He remembered that bloodshot eye.

I remember that cloud of black mist.

My heart sank.

"You mean...?"

"It's not convenient to say more at this time."

Uncle Liu's voice was very low.

It seemed as if they were on guard against something.

In short

"They went to the prefectures and counties."

"Don't trust anyone too easily."

Even those seemingly righteous idols.

"Don't believe it!"

"remember."

"In the temple."

"Not everything worshipped is a god."

"That's possible."

"It's a demon in disguise!"

"besides."

"The Wukong Sect operates within the government offices of prefectures and counties."

"There's an inside man."

"and."

"They have a very high status!"

Be careful in everything you do!

Before he could finish speaking...

The talisman was then completely burned.

It turned into a pile of black ash.

It dissipated into the air.

Inside the main hall.

A deathly silence fell.

Zhou Yuan looked at the black ash on the ground.

Silence lingered for a long time.

Even someone like Uncle Liu.

They are so reluctant to mention the prefectures and counties.

It seems.

That place.

It's truly rotten to the core.

"An inside man..."

"His status is very high..."

Zhou Yuan tapped his fingers on the armrest.

It makes a "thump-thump" sound.

If even the Shinto sect has been corrupted by demons.

That battle.

How do I play?

"How do we fight?"

"Of course, we should beat them to death!"

Zhou Yuan suddenly stood up.

His eyes instantly turned sharp.

"Since we can't tell who's human and who's ghost."

"Then let's just treat them like ghosts!"

"Wrong number."

"He's just unlucky!"

"Someone come here!"

A loud shout.

A cold wind swirled outside the main hall.

A reclusive ghost dressed in black iron armor.

He was carrying a demon-slaying whip.

It rushed in like a whirlwind.

Kneel on one knee.

Armor clashing.

It produced a resounding clang.

"Your subordinate is here!"

At this moment, the homebody is a ghost.

He has long lost his former sleazy demeanor.

His body was filled with yin energy as solid as iron.

His eyes were bright and piercing.

He exuded an aura of menace.

He had the air of a great general.

"I am going on a long trip."

"Go to Changqing Prefecture."

Zhou Yuan looked down at it from his high vantage point.

His tone was menacing.

"After I leave."

"This land encompasses the three counties of Pingyang, Jingning, and Fengcheng."

"I'll leave it to you."

The otaku shuddered.

He suddenly looked up.

His eyes were filled with excitement.

This is trust!

This is an immense trust!

"Rest assured, Your Excellency!"

The homebody thumped his chest loudly.

Even if my soul is scattered to the winds.

"And we will absolutely not let those bastards from the Wukong Sect get away with it."

"Stepping even half a step onto our territory!"

"If one brick is missing."

"You're going to hold me accountable!"

Zhou Yuan nodded.

"There's no need to be so rigid."

"If you encounter a tough opponent you can't beat."

"Don't fight head-on."

"Take Lao Zhang and the others and run into the mountains."

"Where there's life, there's hope."

"There's no worry about running out of firewood."

"Wait for me to return."

"We'll settle the score with them ourselves."

The otaku grinned.

He revealed a set of gleaming white fangs.

"hey-hey."

"Your Excellency, you underestimate me."

"Since receiving your imperial decree..."

"This whip, little one."

"I'm so hungry and thirsty!"

"Who cares about demons and monsters?"

"Dare to cause trouble."

"I'll first give him a good 'peach blossom' (a pun on his name, implying he'll have many

Everything is arranged.

Zhou Yuan was not in a hurry to set off.

He sat back down in the main seat.

Close your eyes.

His consciousness sank back into the sea of ​​consciousness.

This trip to the prefectures and counties.

With just this mediocre skill...

That's definitely not enough.

He must get rid of this yin energy.

Transform everything into real, deadly moves!

"Book Spirit!"

"Wake up!"

"Give me the rest of my assets."

"Take them all out!"

The book "Strange Tales of Gods and Monsters" was turned over again.

This time.

The light was more dazzling than ever before.

[Current remaining Yin energy reserves: Abundant.]

Should we perform directional depth extrapolation?

"yes!"

Zhou Yuan did not hesitate.

"Target: [Judgment] Divine Power!"

"Extend this to the absolute limit!"

Since we're going to that dangerous place...

Then you must have one.

A heavy hammer that can decide the outcome!

As the Yin energy is consumed rapidly.

The runes on the pages began to burn intensely.

They transformed into streaks of golden lightning.

It merged into the black hammer phantom in Zhou Yuan's palm.

The gavel, which was originally pitch black.

Changes began to occur.

On the hammer.

Countless ancient and mysterious patterns emerge.

Those are the markings of a xiezhi (a mythical beast).

It represents supreme justice.

And ruthless and merciless killing.

A wisp of purple lightning.

Jump around the gavel.

That's the aura of a heavenly tribulation!

[In-depth derivation successful!]

[Advanced Divine Power [Judgment]!]

[Gained new trait: [Born of Sin]!]

[Bound by Sin: Ignoring realm and defense, it directly detonates the sinful karma within the target's body, transforming it into crimson karmic flames that burn the soul! The heavier the sin, the higher the damage!]

[New Trait Acquired: [Divine Punishment]!]

[Divine Punishment: Consuming a large amount of incense, it can summon a wisp of Purple Heaven Divine Thunder to deal a devastating blow to evil spirits!]

Zhou Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

at this time.

In his right hand.

He held a dark purple gavel that looked almost solid.

On the gavel.

Lightning flashed faintly.

Just holding it.

Zhou Yuan could feel an urge to judge all the evils in the world.

"Bearing the burden of sin..."

"Red Lotus Karmic Fire..."

Zhou Yuan looked at the gavel in his hand.

A cruel smile curled at the corner of his lips.

This was practically tailor-made for those beasts of the Wukong Sect.

Those cult members.

Who among them doesn't bear the weight of countless blood debts?

With that, the hammer fell.

I'm afraid I don't need to do it myself.

The sins within themselves.

That way they can be burned to ashes!

"We have this."

"Thunder Tribulation Realm..."

"It's not necessarily true that we can't kill them!"

Zhou Yuan stood up.

at this time.

The sky was beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

The morning light is slightly dew.

It dispelled the darkness of the night.

But in the direction of Changqing Prefecture.

That cloud of black mist.

Yet it stubbornly remained there.

It's like a stain that can't be washed off.

"Ling'er".

"I'm gone."

Zhou Yuan strode out of the main hall.

His official robes fluttered in the morning breeze.

Ma Ling'er was already carrying large and small bags.

Riding on it was a panda that was yawning.

They waited at the door.

I saw Zhou Yuan come out.

Her eyes lit up.

"Master Zhou."

"Ready?"

Zhou Yuan turned and mounted a fast horse that had been prepared beforehand.

—Even though he is a god.

But in order to cover up the truth.

We still have to travel by land to reach the prefectures and counties.

"Ready."

Zhou Yuan pulled on the reins.

The horse let out a neigh.

Its forelegs are raised high.

"Let's go to that Lord Prefect."

"Here's a big gift for you!"

Two people and a bear.

Facing the rising sun.

They disappeared into the distance.

And behind them was the main hall of the City God Temple.

The homebody is dressed in iron armor.

Holding a steel whip.

Standing tall on the roof.

They watched their owner's retreating figure.

Until it completely disappeared from sight.

It slowly withdrew its gaze.

I looked toward that dark corner where something was stirring.

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes.

"My lords!"

"Get your act together, all of you!"

"The magistrate is not at home."

"Anyone who dares to cause trouble."

"Beat them to death!"

"roar--!"

The roars of countless ghostly soldiers.

In the shadow of the three counties.

One after another.

It intimidated all evil spirits and monsters.

Yunzhou City.

This is a colossal beast lying prostrate on the earth.

The city wall is hundreds of feet high.

It is entirely constructed from massive, dark blue-green stones.

It is etched with the marks of time.

There are also countless dark patterns left by defensive formations.

It served as the seat of Changqing Prefecture.

This place gathers the most essential fortune of a prefecture and its eleven counties.

It also brings together the most intense desires.

The sun was blazing overhead.

The city gate was bustling with traffic.

Caravans, wandering knights, and common people formed a long line stretching for miles.

The clamor soared into the sky.

Zhou Yuan reined in the reins.

The horse beneath him pawed at him restlessly.

It felt the oppressive atmosphere emanating from the city.

"This is Yunzhou City."

Ma Ling'er is riding on the back of a panda.

He had a candied hawthorn stick in his mouth.

He sighed indistinctly.

"It's huge."

"It's much more impressive than our dilapidated Fengcheng."

"Look at the guards on the city wall."

"They were all dressed in fine iron armor."

"Tsk tsk."

"This is where the rich live."

Zhou Yuan remained silent.

He simply squinted his eyes slightly.

The eye of truth has been opened.

In his field of vision.

Above this bustling megacity.

It's not as glamorous as it appears on the surface.

Countless streams of gray-black air.

Like a spider web.

They densely cover every corner of the city.

That's resentment.

It's greed.

It is also a breeding ground for evil spirits.

And in the very center of that city.

A thick golden beam of light shot straight into the sky.

That was the power of the incense offerings at the City God Temple.

But this golden light.

It is not pure.

Its periphery.

It was entwined with wisps of blood.

It's like a piece of beautiful jade.

It was stained with blood that could not be washed off.

"All that glitters is not gold."

"Rotten inside."

Zhou Yuan coldly uttered eight words.

"Let's go."

"Go into town."

Two people and a bear.

They mingled with the flow of people entering the city.

It didn't attract much attention.

after all.

In this city of Yunzhou.

Cultivators riding strange beasts are rare.

But it's not that it doesn't exist.

I paid the city entry tax.

We passed through the heavy city gate.

A wave of heat mingled with the scents of perfume and the aroma of wine and meat.

Come on.

The streets were incredibly wide.

It is large enough to accommodate eight carriages traveling side by side.

Shops lined both sides of the road.

Banners fluttered in the breeze.

The cries of vendors rose and fell in waves.

"The finest East Sea sea silk! Only ten taels of silver per bolt!"

"Freshly baked spirit beast meat buns! Eating them will strengthen your body!"

"Come and see! A dancer from the Western Regions!"

The people here.

Dressed smartly.

Her complexion was rosy.

You couldn't see the pale and fearful faces of the people in Fengcheng at all.

It felt like paradise on earth.

They had no idea how chaotic the world had become.

"It's truly a case of the rich feasting while the poor feast."

Ma Ling'er wrinkled her nose.

He glanced at the restaurant next door with some disgust.

The man was throwing swill at a group of ragged beggars.

"People outside are even resorting to cannibalism."

"The people here are still living a life of debauchery."

"Aren't you afraid of retribution?"

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept across the surroundings.

His perception was more acute than Ma Ling'er's.

He could sense it.

In the shadows of these bustling crowds.

There are pairs of eyes watching.

Those eyes.

It does not belong to humans.

"Stop looking."

Zhou Yuan patted Ma Ling'er on the shoulder.

"Let's split up."

"Go and gather information."

"be safe."

"Especially those teahouses and taverns that are crowded and noisy."

I need to know.

"On the official front of Yunzhou City."

"Who is really in charge?"

Ma Ling'er nodded.

Crush the last hawthorn.

A shrewd glint flashed in his eyes.

Don't worry.

"To gather information."

"I'm a professional."

"Big Fatty!"

She patted the panda she was sitting on.

"Let's go!"

The panda grunted in dissatisfaction.

It wiggled its plump buttocks.

They drove Ma Ling'er into the alley next door.

Watching Ma Ling'er's disappearing figure.

Zhou Yuan straightened his clothes.

Their gaze turned toward the city center.

That magnificent building.

There.

It is the Changqingfu City God Temple.

That was also his destination.