The northern border is very close to the Great Liang Kingdom, and since Penglai Immortal Island is within the Great Liang Kingdom's territory, that immortal island is the most spiritually abundant place on the continent. Therefore, since ancient times, it has given birth to many outstanding cultivators, and at the same time, it has also bred many demons and monsters.
Therefore, within the territory of the Great Liang Kingdom, there are many people who cultivate immortality and Taoism, and many ancient legends have been passed down and are relatively complete.
The rumors about the drought demon actually started circulating right when the drought first broke out.
Because it was just a legend, no one took it seriously.
But now that the little goddess says it's the work of a drought demon, how could it be false?
"What? A drought demon? Sir, you didn't hear me wrong, did you? How could it be a drought demon? Waaah... How could it be a drought demon!"
"My God! Is it the drought demon sealed beneath Mount Penglai?"
Could it be that it escaped?
Legend has it that a great drought occurred hundreds of years ago, when the demonic energy of the drought demon sealed beneath Mount Penglai escaped. Fortunately, Mount Penglai issued a call for heroes, gathering cultivators from all over the world to reinforce the seal. Could it be that the seal has loosened again this time? Or perhaps the drought demon has simply broken free of the seal?
"No matter what, let's run! Run south! Run as far away from the Great Liang Kingdom as possible. Whether it's the spread of demonic energy or the emergence of the drought demon, neither is something we mortals can handle..."
"Yes, yes! Run!"
The refugees from the northern border were in an uproar, packing their bags and rushing out as if the drought demon would arrive soon.
The soldier who had mentioned the drought demon causing the disaster stared wide-eyed at this.
What exactly is this drought demon?
Why has this provoked such a strong reaction from the public? Isn't this going to cause panic?
The commotion caught the attention of Sheng Wanwan and the others. Sheng Wanwan immediately rode her big white horse and blocked the refugees who were trying to leave with a few leaps.
"Where are you going? There's almost no water source further south, and the little water and food you brought won't be enough to sustain you to the next city! Staying here and waiting for the imperial court's unified rescue is the best option!"
Sheng Wanwan sat on the back of the big white dog and spoke loudly to everyone.
The refugees recalled the rumors they had just heard about the goddess who protected the nation, and looking at the giant beast she rode, they began to believe in the little girl's abilities a bit more.
They all stopped in their tracks, their eyes filled with despair as they looked at Sheng Wanwan on the tiger's back.
Even if the goddess is powerful, so what? No matter how powerful she is, she can still only compare to the current cultivators!
Can it compare to the gods of tens of thousands of years ago? Legend has it that the gods of ten thousand years ago couldn't do anything about the drought demon, and could only seal it in Penglai Immortal Mountain.
Can we compare to the cultivators of hundreds of years ago? Back then, cultivators rode spirit beasts and immortal beasts, some of which could even transform into human form. Cultivators could fly on swords and slay demons.
However, even in such an era teeming with powerful figures, and with the combined strength of all cultivators in the world, they could only strengthen the seal, remaining helpless against the drought demon within.
The goddess before us is so tiny, what can we do?
“Goddess, we have heard from the soldiers about your supernatural powers. It is truly remarkable that you have such abilities at such a young age! However, the drought demon has appeared, and it is not something you, little goddess, can handle. Little goddess, you should not put yourself in danger and run south with us! Even if the drought demon has descended, it seems to still be in the north. It would be safer for us to run south.” An old man asked in a trembling voice.
Sheng Wanwan frowned slightly and asked, "Who told you that a drought demon had descended to earth?"
At this moment, Si Mingye, Sheng Wenjin, Lord Tian, and others also approached, looking at the refugees with puzzled expressions. They were all just speculating and wanted to find out how the drought demon's descent had become a fact.
"he!"
"That soldier said..."
The refugees showed no signs of panic or tension when they looked at Sheng Wanwan, the Crown Prince standing next to her, and the other officials.
Could it be that there was no drought demon at all? Or are these people from Kyoto who have never heard of the legend of the drought demon?
Sheng Wanwan followed the refugees' fingers and saw a soldier standing there, his face flushed, scratching his head helplessly.
"Come here!" Sheng Wanwan called out.
Under everyone's gaze, the soldier steeled himself and walked over, kneeling before Sheng Wanwan: "Goddess!"
"You just told the refugees that a drought demon has appeared? When did we say that we had determined that the drought was caused by a drought demon?" Sheng Wanwan asked with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, the soldier lowered his head even further: "Goddess, I know I was wrong! I only overheard His Highness the Crown Prince and the other officials discussing that it might be the emergence of a drought demon, so I assumed it was caused by one. I didn't know what a drought demon was, which is why I told the refugees..."
"Maybe? What do you mean by 'maybe'? How can you spread rumors and cause panic among the people when there's nothing certain?" Sheng Wanwan questioned the kneeling soldier in a childish voice.
"Goddess, I know I was wrong! Please punish me!" The soldier was so frightened that he kowtowed to the ground. He knew he had made a mistake, but he was not quite sure what exactly he had done wrong. He was just afraid when he saw the goddess's cold little face.
"Alright, get up! Don't spread rumors next time! And you guys..." Sheng Wanwan said, looking at the refugees.
When the refugees met Sheng Wanwan's gaze, they all lowered their heads. They had indeed been frightened by the soldier's words, but after hearing Sheng Wanwan reprimand the soldier, they realized that the matter of the drought demon was just speculation.
"We are still thoroughly investigating the cause of the drought. It is not yet certain whether the drought was caused by the emergence of a drought demon. Please do not panic."
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