The fishermen sang in the evening, and the water was calm.
A few distant islands stood quietly in the middle of Clear Court Lake. Their reflections on the surface of the lake rippled with a red glow.
The burning clouds in the western sky changed brilliantly, like the setting sun melting gold. Golden yellow, bright purple, crimson, like thousands of beasts dancing.
In the eastern sky, the dark blue curtain of night slowly enveloped the area. A waning moon lay quietly among the clouds, accompanied by a few sparse stars.
The fishermen's fire had already risen, and the stars floated in the air as they sailed home.
The fishermen's song rippled.
The ripples suddenly disappeared.
The fishermen at the bow of the boat looked at the water in surprise. What disappeared were not only the ripples, but also the waves that had been rippling for thousands of years.
Clear Court Lake suddenly quietened. Looking across the vast lake, there was not a single ripple. It was as if another invisible hand had gently flattened the surface of the lake, making it as flat as a mirror.
At this moment, the faraway mountains collapsed. The setting sun, the sunset, the crescent moon, and the cold stars all descended from the sky.
The fishing boat seemed to be sailing in the sky. It was beautiful, but the fishermen were stunned. Even the oldest and most knowledgeable fisherman could not explain the scene before him.
A young fisherman curiously dipped his oar into the lake and stirred it. There was no sound of water, no waves, not even the slightest rise or fall. Wherever the oar went, the water seemed to flow on its own.
In the cities and villages around Clear Court Lake, people rushed to the lakeside. From the tall Lake Gazing Towers and the low stone bridges, they stared in a daze.
Such a strange scene seemed to foreshadow disaster. But it had an indescribable spirituality. It attracted everyone's gaze, and they could not look away.
Two young men stood at the top of a tall tower by the lake. One had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, while the other was extremely handsome. They were both rare beauties in the world, and their clothes fluttered in the night wind.
Their expressions were like mortals, staring straight at the mirror-like Clear Court Lake. They wanted to say something, but their throats seemed to be blocked by something. They could not say anything.
After a long while, Hwa Seung-zan exhaled. "It is recorded in the books that when a demon becomes a water god, turbid waves will rise into the sky. The waves were boundless, showing the divine power that unified the Water Realm. However, no one had ever heard of such a scene appearing. It's simply too bizarre. If I watch for a while longer, I'll be on the verge of comprehending the Dao. "
Han Tieyi's answer was silence. He clenched his fists and his eyes shone.
Hwa Seung-zan said, "Don't go crazy! Last time in the Red Cloud Sect, he didn't attack us, it was already a blessing. Now the difference is even greater. "
Han Tieyi helplessly loosened his fist. He had no choice but to admit this.
More than half a month had passed since the Hundred Clans Conference, and no one had interfered in the chess game.
The Dragon King Of The Sea did not express his opinion on the internal conflict between Helicoverpa Rosa and the North Moon.
The Azure Prefecture Overseer Manor did not send anyone to interfere with or stop the Water God who was about to appear.
The Sword Collection palace did not send anyone to provide reinforcements, nor did they take Fu Qingjin away. They allowed him to remain on Benevolence island.
The chess players seemed to be waiting quietly to see just how the unexpected chess piece, the North Moon, would perform. They should have understood this chessboard like the back of their hand. The tiny changes that had occurred made them slightly curious.
The war did not seem to have ended, but the Clear River prefecture had already fallen completely silent. They watched the performance of the "Moon Devil" quietly.
The flames in the east gradually died down, and the curtain of night rose up. The sky was filled with stars.
In the depths of Clear Court lake, Li Qingshan curled up. He was like an unborn infant, lying in the Spirit Turtle's Profound Shell. The god seal hovered before him, glowing with a faint, blue light that illuminated his face. His eyes were closed, and he was at peace.
It could be seen very clearly that a large region of water had appeared on the god seal. It was like a running rabbit, almost filling up the entire god seal.
The feeling of refining Clear Court lake was completely different from the feeling of refining the two rivers.
As he filled the entire lake with daemon qi, a lake appeared in his heart as well. It was so tranquil and peaceful, like he had returned to his home.
Speaking of which, it made sense. Although he primarily cultivated the water element, it was very, very rare for him to actually soak in water. This was the first time he had ever possessed a lake like this.
He had already reached the fourth layer of the Spirit Turtle's Method of Sea Suppression, but only now did he seem to understand the Spirit Turtle Transformation and himself.
He had a feeling that he could sleep here for a century, or even a millennium.
All of the troubles and troubles of the secular world had nothing to do with him. He had a long lifespan. He could watch the seas turn into mulberry fields with indifference.
Even though the lifespans of daemons far exceeded that of humans, it was not without limits or limits.
Perhaps the strongest aspect of the spirit turtle was not its ability to suppress the seas or divination. Instead, it was its extremely long lifespan.
There were no enemies that were worth worrying about. He had plenty of time. As for his enemies, they would all be defeated by time in the end.
Under these circumstances, whether it was fighting or fighting, it all seemed very unnecessary.
I'm so sleepy. I'll sleep here for a while!
Just a while …
A century …
"Qingshan!" A voice passed through the lakewater and landed on the Spirit Turtle's Profound Shell, but it was blocked outside, unable to reach in.
The Water God Seal hovered in the Spirit Turtle's Profound Shell, using the power of the entire lake to replenish it. Even Golden Core masters would struggle to get through it so easily.
Li Qingshan clearly seemed to hear it. He roused and opened his eyes.
A beautiful girl stared at him through the Spirit Turtle's Profound Shell with her dark eyes. Her seaweed-like hair drifted through the lakewater quietly.
Li Qingshan grabbed her hand and kissed her forehead gently. Afterwards, he took off and burst out of the water.
The stars filled the lake. Between the water and the sky, a dazzling, blue star rose up. The Water God Seal flickered with resplendent light, rapidly rising up with Li Qingshan.
At that moment, everyone saw it.
Li Qingshan extended his hand and grabbed the star. The light receded, merging into his body.
"From today onwards, this lake will be called Moon Court lake."
His voice swept across the surface of the water, spreading out in all directions. The ripples he kicked up rapidly grew larger, spreading to every corner of Clear Court lake, no, Moon Court lake.
At that moment, everyone heard it.
In that instant. Thousands of wrinkles appeared on Moon Court lake. The interrupted sound of waves began once more. The surging waves shook endlessly, crushing the stars to pieces.
On the fishing boats, on the shore, the bustling crowds all knelt down in the direction of the voice, chanting, "Moon Court lake god, bless us!"
Mortals did not know what cultivation was. All they knew was that a powerful being had descended into the lake. To descend upon this lake, this kind of power was no different from that of the gods in the legends.
"Fools."
Han Tieyi said coldly. From today onwards. From today onwards, the daemons in the lake could wreak havoc as they pleased. Which cultivator had come to purge daemons and actually worshipped this culprit?
Hwa Seung-zan smiled. "I don't think so. Perhaps the Moon Devil really can bless them."
"You seem very happy that he's become a god."
"I'm not exactly happy, but I do feel a little relieved. If the provincial lord's estate or the Sword Collection palace really sends people, they'll definitely be second heavenly tribulation experts. Once they clash, all the towns and farms around Moon Court lake will be flooded. The war will become even more intense, and we'll be completely helpless. "
"Godhood is both a form of power and a form of restraint. It focuses on defence, not offence. From today onwards, the Moon Devil won't leave Clear Court lake so easily. Isn't that a blessing? "
As Hwa Seung-zan said that, he suddenly leapt up and flew towards the centre of the lake.
"What are you doing?" Han Tieyi asked.
"I'm talking to him!"
… …
Li Qingshan spread his arms. He faced the river of stars and smiled. "Now's not the time to sleep!"
He turned around and dove into the lake, asking Little Ann, "Why did you come?"
"I missed you."
"Has your master left?"
"He left. He gave me a magic tool. Take a look." Little Ann took out a dazzling golden Dharma Wheel. It was a magic tool, and it was a mid-grade magic tool.
Li Qingshan had now obtained a Dharma artifact. All of them were inferior artifacts that didn't make the grade, including the Dragonseizing Pitchfork and the Cursive Sword Calligraphy. In other words, even though it had surpassed ordinary spiritual artifacts and could barely be considered a magic artifact, its level was still very low.
Ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators could only play around with supreme-grade spirit artifacts at most. Even those who owned inferior artifacts were few and far between, let alone a middle-grade artifact like this.
"They really are from the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga after all. They're so generous!"
The full name of the Dharma Wheel was the Wheel of Righteousness, also known as the Golden Wheel. It possessed the great power of destroying evil and manifesting righteousness. It symbolized that it was flexible and unobstructed, circulating endlessly. It could destroy the worries of all living beings.
The wheel in Little Ann's hand was called the Wheel of the Wisdom King's Glare. The upper half was circular, with three rings inside and outside. The centre was shaped like a human eye. It was currently closed, radiating with twelve golden beams. The outer ring had twelve blue buttons. There were five balls of golden flames of different shapes at the top, representing the five Wisdom Kings.
The lower half was a pedestal that could be held in one's hand in the shape of a lotus flower. It was an extremely rare mid-grade buddhist arcane artifact.
However, Little Ann's greatest gain this time was not the arcane artifact, but a deeper comprehension of the buddhist dharma.
As the head monk of the Bodhi courtyard, the Annihilum Light Chan Master had undergone the second heavenly tribulation. He was also a genius, having spent several centuries practising the buddhist dharma. Buddhist scriptures alone could not match up to his teachings.
After the Annihilum Light Chan Master left, Little Ann immediately gained confidence, so he refined the Blood Sea Banner.
Working together, the two of them had completely established their foundation in the Clear River prefecture.
Li Qingshan had become a water god of the lake. The surging water spiritual qi entered his body through the god seal before merging with the spirit turtle's daemon core. Even without pills, his cultivation speed would be guaranteed to a certain extent. If he could refine the water of the Clear river, just what would the effects be? He was extremely eager.
However, there were disadvantages too. From today onwards, the Water God Seal could no longer stray too far away from the region of water he controlled. The further it was, the weaker its control would be. If he went beyond five thousand kilometers, it was possible for him to completely lose contact with it. By then, he would have to refine the Clear Court lake again.
And, even if it was only a short distance away, some of the power in the Water God Seal would leak away.
Of course, he could leave the Water God Seal behind and hand it to another member of the water race, but that would be equivalent to giving up his position as a water god.
Moon Court lake only recognised the seal and not the person. If the member of the water race refused to return the Water God Seal, it would be a problem. No matter which member of the water race controlled the seal, their strength would increase drastically in the lake.
Although he could hand it over to a weaker subordinate to ensure absolute suppression, it would be troublesome if an enemy were to invade.
This was the problem of becoming a god. He was not free, which was why when Li Qingshan announced himself as the god of Moon Court lake, many people had indeed stopped worrying.
However, this problem was not a major problem to Li Qingshan. (To be continued)
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