Deep in Leiguang Gorge.

The giant black snake watched Dong Xuan take away the Thunder Tribulation Grass, its eyes filled with reluctance, but it dared not say anything.

Qin Luo looked at the large black snake.

Noticing Qin Luo's gaze, the large black snake immediately lowered its body, not daring to look him directly in the eye.

Do you know Lady Golden Flower?

“Reporting to the Immortal Master, when I first gained sentience, the Golden Flower Goddess came to me. She told me that if a demon wanted to attain immortality, it would have to go through tribulations. If it indiscriminately killed innocent people and committed many evils, it would inevitably bring disaster upon itself and be unable to achieve the path to immortality.”

"What Lady Jinhua said is correct."

"Although I have threatened the people who enter the canyon, I have never eaten people. Please do not make things difficult for me, Immortal Master."

The black snake's eyes were filled with fear. Qin Luo before it was unfathomable, and it was afraid that he would kill it with a single blow.

Xuanqing patted the big black snake's head and grinned, "Old Black, don't be afraid, my older brother is the most reasonable."

Dong Xuan encountered danger deep in the canyon, but he didn't die, which proves that the black snake was just trying to scare him. If the black snake really wanted to kill him, it wouldn't have been a simple scratch.

Qin Luo cupped his hands in a respectful bow, "I am Qin Luo of the Dragon Tiger Temple. We were wrong to steal your fortune. As compensation, if you ever..."

Hua Ying, holding Qin Luo's hand, interrupted him and said calmly, "I am Hua Ying from the Imperial Observatory and the Grand Preceptor of the Great Xia Dynasty. As compensation, I can bestow upon you the title of Mountain God of Thunder Peak. Are you willing?"

Qin Luo originally intended to promise the black snake that he would protect it, but Hua Ying did not want him to bear the consequences alone.

The giant black snake was overjoyed. It knew the power of the Great Xia Dynasty and was hiding in Thunderlight Gorge to avoid being discovered by the cultivators of the Imperial Observatory. The Golden Flower Goddess was right after all.

"Yes, yes."

The large black snake nodded excitedly.

To cultivate into an immortal carries the risk of tribulation, a life-or-death struggle. Becoming a mountain god appointed by the Great Xia Dynasty not only allows one to receive offerings and prayers but also the blessing of the Great Xia's national fortune. The black snake naturally knew which choice to make.

What's your name?

"Reporting to the Imperial Preceptor, my name is Wusong."

Hua Ying raised her hand, her slender fingers gleaming with golden light, and wrote a golden decree in the air. Her beautiful face was solemn as she said, "In the name of the Great Xia National Preceptor, I hereby confer upon Wu Song the title of Mountain God of Leiguang Peak of the Great Xia Dynasty, to govern Leiguang Gorge."

Taking into account the Golden Flower Goddess of Xinmiao Village, Huaying imposed restrictions on the fiefdom of the Great Black Serpent in the imperial edict.

Xuanqing watched as the golden decree fell. He jumped down from the head of the giant black snake, and the decree landed on Wusong's head.

A golden light descended from the sky, and Wu Song received a wisp of national fortune bestowed by the Great Xia Dynasty. His cultivation was originally far from the point of transformation, but at this moment he transformed into a tall human figure, wearing a dark gold official robe.

Feeling the changes in his body, Wu Song felt a sense of rebirth. He patted his chest and promised, "Grand Preceptor, from now on, whether the people go into the mountains to find medicine or go through the canyons to enjoy the scenery, I will never make things difficult for them again. I will do my best to protect the people around me."

Hua Ying nodded, "After I return to the capital of Great Xia, I will report to the court and have a temple built for you and a temple priest appointed. The court may need you in the future."

"Your humble servant obeys!"

Wu Song knelt on the ground and expressed his gratitude.

"Get up."

"Thank you, Master Imperial Master."

Qin Luo looked at Hua Ying and said softly, "Thank you."

Hua Ying raised her eyebrows proudly, her pretty face smiling, "Let's go, let's go see Mirror Sea."

Deep within Leiguang Gorge, jagged rocks abound.

Wu Song followed Qin Luo and the others, leading them along the mountain path and explaining the origin of Leiguang Gorge. "Legend has it that long ago, lightning from the sky split this mountain range, creating Leiguang Gorge. At first, this place was shrouded in lightning and barren. Many years later, it was revitalized, so not many people know about it."

As we approached the end of Leiguang Gorge, bright sunlight streamed into the canyon, resembling a golden gate to heaven.

Xuanqing ran ahead carrying a heavy load of logs, her voice clear and crisp: "The wind is so strong!"

"yes!"

Xiao Die echoed, and knowing that ordinary spiritual herbs were useless to Qin Luo, she stopped picking spiritual herbs from Thunderlight Gorge.

Qin Luo felt a strong wind blowing in his face. He opened his arms, his clothes fluttering in the wind, his white hair dancing wildly, and Hua Ying pulled out a peach branch from his hair. His long purple hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and he instantly became mature.

Xiaodie's feet were off the ground, as if she were floating in water, swaying freely in the wind.

Wu Song scratched his head.

I don't understand why they are so happy.

Emerging from the canyon, one is greeted by an endless expanse of clear lake, its azure waters reflecting the surrounding mountains.

Xuanqing was somewhat disappointed. "I thought Mirror Sea was a sea, but it turns out it's just a larger lake!"

The world outside the canyon is vast.

The lake was as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, tall trees, and vibrant mountains. Qin Luo chuckled and said, "The scenery here is indeed beautiful."

"yes!"

Hua Ying looked at Qin Luo and nodded with a smile.

Arriving at the lakeside, Qin Luo bent down and picked up a flat stone. He then swung his arm and threw the stone into Mirror Lake.

With a whoosh!

Diu diu diu diu~

The flat stones bounced up after hitting the lake surface, leaping and splashing, creating ripples.

Xuan Qing found it amusing. He placed a wooden stake on the lakeside, picked up a similarly flat stone, and started skipping stones on the water, just like Qin Luo had done.

Diu diu diu~

The stone that Xuanqing threw flew very fast and drifted very far, but it didn't drift for long.

"Look at me, aren't I amazing?!"

"sharp!"

Xiaodie smiled and nodded.

Qin Luo gave him a thumbs up.

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