Golden October.
The Ziyun Mountains have a bumper harvest.
The younger generation of students from Jinghu Academy are all helping out in the fields.
Old Gao stood in the rice paddy, his face beaming with joy. "It really is an auspicious sign. This year's harvest is better than in previous years."
"How wonderful it would be if it could be like this every year."
Chen Xingzhou's eyes were filled with anticipation.
Taking a break from his busy schedule, Qin Luo went fishing in the river near Jinghu Academy, but didn't catch a single fish all day.
A streak of fire descended from the sky and appeared deep within the Purple Cloud Mountains. It was a being clad in golden armor and possessing golden wings. The Golden God held a decree and looked down at the Purple Cloud Mountains with an arrogant air. "I am a divine messenger of the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Emperor is willing to give you wild gods a chance. As long as you swear allegiance to the Heavenly Court, I will confer upon you the title of Righteous Gods of the Heavenly Court."
His voice was enveloped in divine power and spread throughout the Purple Cloud Mountains, yet the gods within the mountains remained silent.
Niu Mang lay in the cowshed on the mountaintop, eating the fresh fruits offered by the people at the foot of the mountain, while Xiong Shan sat cross-legged in the valley, studying Buddhist scriptures. They paid no attention to Jin Tianshen.
Black Mountain, Mountain God Temple.
Hongyao's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she said softly, "Husband, I've heard that even the King of Hell in the Underworld has submitted to the new Heavenly Court. Do you think we should submit to the new Heavenly Court?"
Chen Chang'an said with a firm look in his eyes, "I am the mountain god appointed by Brother Qin, and I will follow Brother Qin's arrangements."
Many of the gods in the Purple Cloud Mountains were appointed by Qin Luo, and they all obey him. Even the old gods dare not submit to the new Heavenly Court, for fear of displeasing Qin Luo.
Are you all deaf?
"Golden God rebuked," he said.
"What are you yelling for?"
The little dumpling soared into the air. When she saw the Golden God, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Hahaha, I thought it was someone who was so arrogant. Turns out it's my boss's unwanted grandson. This is the Purple Cloud Mountain Range. You better watch your words."
When the Golden God saw the little dumpling, he couldn't help but recall the humiliation of the past. He glared at him and angrily rebuked, "How dare you insult the divine messenger of the Heavenly Court!"
"Heh heh, I'm going to beat you up again!"
The little dumpling raised its fist.
"Try touching me if you dare!"
"Golden God provocatively."
"What's there to be afraid of?"
A light, airy voice reached the ears of the Golden God, who was struck dumb. He looked in the direction of the voice and saw Qin Luo in white robes holding a fishing rod on the riverbank. "If you act recklessly here, don't blame me for not giving you face."
Jin Tianshen feigned composure and threatened, "Do you intend to make enemies of the Heavenly Court?"
Qin Luo said calmly, "I don't want to be enemies with the Heavenly Court, and you shouldn't use the Heavenly Court's name to act arrogantly. It seems you've forgotten the warning I gave you back then."
Jin Tianshen felt a chill run down his spine as he recalled his past experiences. He lowered his head and said, "Daoist Master is right to remind you."
Jin Tianshen originally intended to give the gods of the Purple Cloud Mountains a warning, but unexpectedly ended up losing face himself.
Qin Luo transmitted his thoughts and said, "Everyone, thank you for your contributions to the Purple Cloud Mountain Range over the years. I am deeply grateful. I will be leaving the Purple Cloud Mountain Range soon, perhaps forever. I respect your choice."
Upon hearing this, the gods of the Purple Cloud Mountains were shocked. They needed to think about the future, and soon there was a response. From the direction of Five Thunder Peak, Ma Hu knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice, "Ma Hu, the mountain god of Five Thunder Peak, is willing to serve the new Heavenly Court!"
"Old Ma, you have no backbone."
Niu Mang shouted loudly to the Golden God on the high place: "I, Old Niu, am the mountain god appointed by the Taoist Master. If the Taoist Master leaves, I will no longer be the mountain god."
"That's right, me too."
Xiongshan echoed this sentiment.
Qin Luo transmitted his thoughts again, "As long as it's for the people, I will support you no matter where you are."
Chen Chang'an understood Qin Luo's meaning: what was truly important was not the Heavenly Court, but continuing to serve the people.
"Mountain God Chen Chang'an obeys the order!"
"Mountain God Xiongshan obeys the command!"
"Mountain God Niu Mang obeys the command!"
"..."
Although the gods in the Purple Cloud Mountains are loyal to the new Heavenly Court, they obey Qin Luo's orders.
Jin Tianshen then arrived at Jinghu Academy. "Linglong, receive the decree. The Heavenly Emperor appoints you as the Water God of the Luo River."
In the training ground, Linglong looked at the decree in the hand of the Golden God and was somewhat at a loss. In the past, she wanted to become the Water God and avenge her father. She often asked Qin Luo why she was not included when the gods were conferred. Now that the opportunity to become a god was right in front of her, she did not want to step forward to accept the decree.
Linglong now enjoys life at Jinghu Academy, and she loves accompanying the younger generation as they read and grow.
"Linglong, step forward to receive the imperial decree!"
Golden God reminded him again.
Qin Luo returned to Mirror Lake Academy with his fishing rod. Linglong looked at Qin Luo, wanting his help to make a decision.
Qin Luo smiled slightly.
Linglong didn't understand what it meant, but remembering what Qin Luo had said, he needed a water god who would serve the people, she stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and accepted the decree.
"Linglong obeys!"
In an instant, a golden light enveloped Linglong, and she stood up, her originally petite figure becoming tall and slender.
After completing his mission, Jin Tianshen did not want to linger in the Ziyun Mountains and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Qin Luo smiled and said, "Linglong, congratulations."
"Sir, I will try my best."
She smiled gracefully.
The little dumpling looked unhappy. Qin Luo rubbed her little head and asked, "What? You want to become a god too?"
"No way!"
The little dumpling looked at Qin Luo, its eyes filled with reluctance, "Big brother, are you really leaving forever?"
Qin Luo smiled and said softly, "It's possible, but not necessarily, understand?"
"I see."
The little dumpling was overjoyed.
...
In the blink of an eye.
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