Chapter 230: At the End of the Volume: River Map and Luo Book (3/3)
A week later, at the cliff top of Feilai Peak.
"Still haven't found that Huo Ji?"
Watching Li Boyang continuously cast the Celestial Destiny Bone Armor, Xiluo rarely frowned.
Since learning the "Nine Chapters of Divination," it was the first time Xiluo had seen Li Boyang divine for so long without reaching a specific result.
"It's not that I haven't found him, but every time I do, I'm a step behind."
Equally frustrated, Li Boyang explained, as it was also the first time he encountered such a situation.
Unlike Li Boyang, Huo Ji did not have the ability to avoid karma.
However, whenever Li Boyang attempted to divine Huo Ji's situation and strategically plan around it,
Huo Ji seemed to sense it, immediately changing his actions and hiding place, acting cunningly unlike his previously arrogant self.
After further verification, Li Boyang quickly deduced the reason for Huo Ji's change.
"Does that guy seem to have acquired the ability to predict fortune and misfortune?"
When Li Boyang said this, Xiluo's eyes widened in surprise.
"Has Huo Ji cultivated a Primordial Spirit?"
The Omen Divine Power, which enables the prediction of fortune and misfortune, is one of the fundamental abilities of a cultivated Primordial Spirit.
Now that Xiluo has already cultivated a Primordial Spirit, she clearly understands the troublesome nature of the Omen Divine Power.
But the question is, how did Huo Ji cultivate a Primordial Spirit?
"No, he has not cultivated a Primordial Spirit..."
Gently tossing the Celestial Destiny Bone Armor, Li Boyang gave a negative answer.
"The Omen Divine Power can only predict fortune and misfortune when complemented by the 'Nine Chapters of Divination'..."
"The abilities he displays now are actually closer to your sister's Celestial Destiny Divine Power."
The Omen Divine Power is merely a heightened sixth sense.
Situations like Li Boyang's current predicament—where divination alone alerts Huo Ji—have already transcended the perception range of the Omen Divine Power.
"It's a pity that Celestial Erosion Monarch ran away too fast; otherwise, I figure he might know something."
Recalling again Celestial Erosion Monarch's previous proactive offer to deal with Huo Ji.
Li Boyang always felt that guy was hiding much from him.
Unfortunately, due to the lack of information, Li Boyang still couldn't figure out why he was so proactive at the time.
Not to mention, fully understanding what's happening with Huo Ji now.
It can only be said, the Celestial Destiny Bone Armor and the "Nine Chapters of Divination," though legacies from the Huai River Witch, ultimately do not compare to the true Celestial Destiny Divine Power.
"Alas, even my sister never told me about these things..."
Gently swaying her tail, Xiluo sighed despairingly.
"If you hadn't thrown the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers' into the Prison Soul Tripod, we might have been able to extract some information from Wuzhiqi."
Hearing this, Li Boyang glanced at the fiercely burning Prison Soul Tripod but only shook his head with a silent smile.
As relentlessly emphasized before, Celestial Gods are not so easily killed.
Even if Li Boyang had shattered Wuzhiqi's body,
as long as he was given enough time, he could still be reborn in the Huai River Water Vein.
Therefore, after using the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" to imprison Wuzhiqi's Divine Soul,
Li Boyang decided to mimic the birth method of the Tai Chi Diagram and use the power of a Celestial God to upgrade it.
Of course, considering the power gap between Wuzhiqi and Qingmu Clan,
Li Boyang was more cautious with upgrading the "Map of Mountains and Rivers," even borrowing the Prison Soul Tripod for assistance.
"Stop dwelling on this and that..."
"It's just a Huo Ji; he doesn't even dare appear in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range now."
Once again casting the Celestial Destiny Bone Armor, Li Boyang now cared more about another issue—how to better manage this flood disaster.
For the current Hundred Lands Mountain Range, internal and external threats have been thoroughly eliminated.
How to eradicate this flood disaster was now the most pressing matter for Li Boyang to consider.
After all, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range lies downstream of the Huai River.
If the upper reaches of the Huai River aren't addressed, managing the lower reaches of the Hundred Lands Region is merely half the effort with twice the exertion.
"I wonder how the Red Fish is doing over there..."
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Outside the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, further north of Guifang Kingdom.
Originally called "Baling Kingdom," this small country had residents mostly relying on fishing, hunting, and agriculture.
However, as the floodwaters destroyed its farmlands and riverbanks,
the place turned into a swampy land, inundated by floods.
The residents of this region moved their homes to the highest grounds, yet they were still powerless to prevent the deluge from impacting their homes.
"Those damned Water Gods are leaving us no way to survive!"
"Shh, keep your voice down. Do you want our village to be flooded too?"
"When will this cursed storm ever cease!"
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As a hybrid sage, a renowned wise man of the Baling Kingdom—Xuan Yu had heard countless complaints from the people along his journey.
However, aside from a face full of worry and soft consolation, Xuan Yu truly didn't know what else he could do.
Because his power could only temporarily ensure the peace of a place.
Once Xuan Yu left that area, the rampant floods would once again swallow up the villagers' homes.
Until he approached the Guifang Kingdom, he witnessed an astonishing scene in a small village.
Even though they had not received any protection from gods or sages.
This small village arduously carved out large channel ditches amidst heavy rain and floods.
Leading the once overflowing floodwaters back into their original river courses.
Although it felt somewhat like a drop in the ocean.
Yet as Xuan Yu looked at those windmills, waterwheels, and all kinds of ingenious water channel designs, a faint hope emerged in his heart.
With Xuan Yu's knowledge and experience, he could completely see the potential and usefulness of these water conservancy facilities.
If utilized to the fullest extent, even if the disaster couldn't be entirely managed, it could significantly reduce the affected area and losses in the Baling Kingdom.
"(Human-faced fish language) Are you this village's 'god'?"
Standing by the small reservoir specially built by the villagers, Xuan Yu respectfully bowed to the human-faced fish inside.
As an Innate Divine naturally proficient in all fish languages.
Xuan Yu didn't act superior like other Innate Divines just because the human-faced fish's power was weak.
Quite the opposite, upon learning that it was this human-faced fish who guided the villagers in sorting the water veins, building windmills and waterwheels, and utilizing various water facilities to alleviate the floods, he was determined to consult it.
"(Human-faced fish language) Ah! Finally, someone came who can talk to me!"
"(Human-faced fish language) I'm not a god. Our queen sent me to help these humans manage the floods…"
"(Human-faced fish language) Meeting someone I can communicate with is so wonderful. I haven't talked to anyone of my kind in a long time."
"(Human-faced fish language) If I'd known I was the only fish in this direction, I'd have swapped routes with Little Rock and the others."
Perhaps because it hadn't communicated with anyone for a long time, the human-faced fish appeared exceptionally excited.
Without needing Xuan Yu to probe or consult, it had already started chattering incessantly, revealing its background down to the last detail.
From this, Xuan Yu roughly understood the origin of this human-faced fish.
According to the human-faced fish, it, and its kind followed the orders of a Water God named "Red Fish."
The Water God instructed them to move upstream along the tributaries, seeking out the submerged human villages, then teaching them methods of flood control.
As for how these human-faced fish knew how to manage floods?
The human-faced fish explained that before each fish set out, it carried two books compiled by the "Great Fate Master."
While Xuan Yu was trying hard to grasp the meaning of "Great Fate Master."
The human-faced fish had already come forward with two scrolls radiating a treasure-like glow.
"(Human-faced fish language) This scroll is called 'River Map,' capable of automatically recording the water vein's tributaries I pass through…"
"(Human-faced fish language) Unlike Little Rock and the others, I'm very diligent and responsible. I've explored almost all the water veins in the nearby villages, ensuring no omissions."
As the human-faced fish spoke, it unfolded another scroll.
"(Human-faced fish language) This one is called 'Luo Book,' which records methods for identifying and managing water veins, and also documents some simple physical phenomena, mechanical principles, and mathematical formulas."
"(Human-faced fish language) If you find these challenging, there are also ready-made approaches to water facilities and architectural construction behind it."
"(Human-faced fish language) You can take the 'River Map,' but you must return the 'Luo Book' after use."
"(Human-faced fish language) This is a treasure given to me by the Great Fate Master, and I want to keep it as a memorial, as this is what everyone does."
Hearing this, Xuan Yu was stunned and looked at the human-faced fish.
"(Human-faced fish language) You mean you are willing to give me these two treasures?"
Upon hearing this, the human-faced fish naturally slapped the water surface.
"(Human-faced fish language) Of course, because you understand human language, making it much easier for you to communicate with them than I can."
While the human-faced fish spoke, it muttered in an unabashed voice.
"(Human-faced fish language) Hmm, this doesn't count as slacking off, does it?"
"(Human-faced fish language) Besides, the queen never said I couldn't let someone else do the work for me…"
For some reason, even though Xuan Yu effortlessly achieved his mission, he felt an inexplicable mix of amusement and frustration.
"River Map? Luo Book?"
One is a treasure that can automatically record the flow direction of water veins.
The other is a book containing even more precious knowledge.
Holding these two scrolls, Xuan Yu didn't even bother to correct the misconception of "not being a human-faced fish."
He simply and silently, with emotion, gazed at the human-faced fish, now cheerfully frolicking in the reservoir.
"Red Fish and the Great Fate Master must be magnificent gods!"
"I will not betray your trust; I will aid the villagers here in reconstructing their homes."
"No, not just this village…"
"When Baling Kingdom is rebuilt, you will be the most revered gods of Baling Kingdom as well!"
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