"So they were just a bunch of cowards hiding their true colors!"

Feng Bingwen spoke with disdain, but he could not ignore the seriousness in the City God's voice.

"Don't underestimate them. When humanity is in chaos, the divine will also weaken. Normally, the common people live in the city and are protected by gods and spirits like us. These demons can't do anything to them."

"But once the migration begins, and we leave the territory, even if we City Gods possess immense supernatural powers, we will be unable to act. Inevitably, there will be situations where oversight is neglected, creating opportunities for demons to exploit. This is where cultivators must step in to rectify the situation; the slightest carelessness could lead to a life-or-death calamity."

"I see!"

The spirits and deities who possess great supernatural powers due to the worship and offerings of humanity are territorial; they can only exert their divine power and protect mortals within specific areas.

"Thank you for your guidance, City God."

After figuring out what was going on, Feng Bingwen bowed to this person.

Faced with such a natural disaster, the imperial court's orders are bound to be mandatory, regardless of whether one is willing or not. If one is unwilling, then one can experience firsthand what the Demon Suppression Division is all about!

As for "lower-level" cultivators like Feng Bingwen, since his county, Qingshan, was located within the disaster area, he had a legitimate reason to stay in the county and did not have to obey the orders of the Demon Suppression Division—although he decided to stay or leave based on his mood anyway.

"No need to thank me. This is news you should know. I know you are usually kind and generous and hate evil. Even if you hear what I say, I'm afraid it won't change your mind about killing the demons."

The City God avoided the matter, knowing the child's origins and background. He was merely giving him a reminder that even if the child truly had a heart to slay demons, he should be fully prepared and not underestimate him.

"You overestimate me. I'm a lazy person. If it's something that can be done easily, I'm willing to participate and get some benefits along the way."

But if I were to get involved in such a calamity, it would be a matter of life and death; naturally, I would avoid it at all costs!

Feng Bingwen cupped his hands and smiled. He felt he had always been very self-aware, only doing what he was capable of, not trying to be a hero, and simply following his heart's desires.

Although this disaster affected tens of millions of people, he was not a true immortal, so this was clearly not something he should worry about. Why should he think so much? He should just take care of himself and his own little plot of land.

"It's good that you think this way. For those who cultivate themselves, the most taboo thing is to be unaware of the impending calamity."

"Your Majesty, now that the reason has been clarified, I will take my leave!"

Go!

The figure, formed from the City God's divine power, watched as the white dragon before him transformed into a rainbow of light and landed in a small village not far from the county town. After a moment of silence, the divine light that had enveloped his face dissipated, revealing a rather refined-looking face.

"That little rascal who doesn't mean what he says!"

A smile appeared on the imposing face of this great deity. After speaking, his figure transformed into a shower of light and dissipated in the air.

Meanwhile, in the quiet and secluded courtyard of the Feng family mansion, where Feng Bingwen lived, a ten-year-old child frowned as he pondered the many pieces of information he had just learned from the City God.

Helping to relocate disaster-stricken people is not something he can think about; he can't do much to help. He can only hope that the government can provide some assistance.

However, regarding what the City God said about the Dragon King causing chaos and demons running rampant, he verbally said he would not participate to protect himself, but he had already made up his mind.

Demons who use humans as resources and as stepping stones for advancement—if he doesn't kill as many as he can within his capabilities, he would truly be unworthy of his two lifetimes.

Not to mention, for every demon like this that is slain, one will inevitably accumulate a great deal of merit. This is both a calamity and an opportunity for him to attain enlightenment.

Of course, on the other hand, the City God's warning cannot be ignored. These man-eating demons who come out to stir up trouble during the human calamity are not comparable to the minor demons and monsters he usually drives away and kills. If he were to take action, he might be in danger of losing his life.

"So we can only rely on the Dharma Form, but if we encounter a tough opponent and get into a stalemate, the Dharma Form might not be able to hold on without the Dragon Balls to replenish it. I need to find a decisive way to kill it!"

Without hesitation, Feng Bingwen sat cross-legged on the bed, his consciousness subsided, and he drew out the celestial book that radiated billions of rays of light.

Name: Feng Bingwen

Good deeds: 10,098 ( )

Misdeeds: Lu Baiyi Twelve (612)

Good deeds and prayers!

Feng Bingwen originally intended to accumulate merits that would allow him to open up a celestial meridian, but now that he has encountered a great calamity, there is no need to accumulate these merits anymore.

"With my current cultivation level, any weapon of destruction that I can wield will be in my hands within a single day."

As soon as the thought was uttered, a pale golden flame ignited on the line of good deeds in the Heavenly Book. The surging golden flame quickly engulfed the entire page, and under that flame, the good deeds, which amounted to ten thousand, rapidly decreased.

"It's done!"

Feng Bingwen's face lit up with joy. For the first time, he had made a time requirement for his wish, and the Heavenly Book igniting flames meant that it had responded. He would definitely obtain the weapon of war he wanted within a day.

...

Boom—

Still within the territory of Longchuan Prefecture, amidst a vast mountain range, stood a large, barren mountain with jagged rocks. Seemingly due to a night of torrential rain and the lack of vegetation to stabilize the mountain, half of the rocky mountain collapsed, accompanied by a deafening roar that seemed to drown out the thunder in the sky.

The terrifying force, like a landslide and a cataclysmic event, caused the birds and beasts in the surrounding area, already terrified by the incessant torrential rain, to flee in panic, abandoning their homes.

After a long while, the mudslide that had swept through the mountains and forests due to the landslide stopped. Looking at the mountain that was not covered by vegetation and seemed out of place with the surrounding desolate forest, a bottomless abyss was revealed at the point of collapse.

The dark abyss was unfathomably deep. Even when the surrounding rain fell into it, it showed no signs of filling up. As time passed, strange gray mist began to rise and spread from the abyss, accompanied by faint, chilling sounds of ghostly wails.

Clang~

Just as the ominous gray mist was about to surge out of the cave and spread throughout the rain-soaked forest, a violent clang of weapons rang out, as if a sleeping dragon had opened its eyes and let out a roar.

boom--

The next moment, a crimson divine light burst forth from the cave, its terrifying power instantly annihilating all the gray mist that permeated the world from the cave, soaring straight into the sky and blasting a huge hole in the dense clouds. Even the violent thunder fell silent under such power, appearing so insignificant.