Chapter 179: Pulling the Seedlings to Help Them Grow? Wrong, the Earth God is Also Powerful!

Chapter 179: Pulling the Seedlings to Help Them Grow? Wrong, the Earth God is Also Powerful!

Qi Qi was utterly perplexed.

Anyone with common sense in the Mundane Heart Realm knew that the Dark Dragon Venerable presided over agricultural matters.

Yet, there was also the Earth God.

Qi Yuan smiled at Qi Qi, "This shows how limited your knowledge is!"

The Earth God, in his previous life on Blue Planet, had a thriving following.

Qi Qi still couldn't comprehend.

After all, a deity with a divine office was even rarer and more precious.

The Dark Dragon Venerable had countless followers cultivating his Divine Observation Technique. Qi Qi knew there were definitely many.

When considering the harvest of his foster father's fief, Qi Qi had once thought of the Dark Dragon Venerable's Divine Observation Technique but eventually gave up.

There were too many people visualizing the same deity, rendering it almost ineffective.

"Why don't you take Little Snow to the fields and give it a try?"

Qi Yuan didn't elaborate further, as he was busy writing his own "Qi Yuan's Book."

He was also pondering which village he should visit for a banquet that night.

Qi Qi, accompanied by his maid, Little Snow, couldn't help but recall the scene of Big Black Dog pinning Zhu Zhuangshi down during a banquet.

"Little Snow, now that you've awakened your Purple Mansion, you won't bully me, will you?" Qi Qi asked.

"Miss, how could I ever!" Little Snow exclaimed anxiously, waving her hands.

Qi Qi smiled and asked, "How do you feel?"

Her perplexity lingered in her heart.

There was only one explanation: that true deity was incredibly powerful and also held some divine offices related to agriculture.

Only then could it explain why this deity, who was of Common One-Star rank, held such a position.

Accompanied by Little Snow, the two of them ascended to the fields.

The current Green Water Village, now with water, had planted numerous crops, including wheat, rice, and sweet potatoes.

These crops were somewhat similar to those on Blue Planet but not exactly the same.

Within these crops, there was an essence of spiritual energy.

Since this was a cultivation world, it wasn't restricted by the four seasons.

"Miss!" The village chief, upon seeing Qi Qi's arrival, respectfully greeted her.

The village chief, Yu Le, introduced the man in linen robes next to him, "This is Mr. Xu Youping, whom I invited from Shi Sha Town. He is the most knowledgeable about agriculture among the seven towns. He has visualized the Dark Dragon Venerable and achieved remarkable success."

Shi Sha Town was the only one among the seven towns of Flying Desert City that believed in the Ancient Deity.

Xu Youping was a highly respected official in charge of agricultural affairs in Shi Sha Town.

His visualization of the Dark Dragon Venerable had achieved significant success.

Although many people visualized the Dark Dragon Venerable, some geniuses stood out, and he was one of them.

Xu Youping surveyed the fields of Green Water Village and couldn't help but exclaim, "The soil is too barren. Even if I give it my all, I might only be able to increase the harvest by half."

Village Chief Yu Le wasn't surprised by this answer, "This is already very good."

Qi Qi, standing beside them, turned to Little Snow, "The Deity Lord said that your primordial power is related to agriculture. Do you want to give it a try?"

Village Chief Yu Le now looked at Little Snow, his eyes revealing an incredulous expression.

Just yesterday, they had dined together, and Little Snow hadn't even formed her Golden Core yet?

How could she have awakened her Purple Mansion...?

Divine Observation Technique!

Village Chief Yu Le's heart raced as he realized this.

Xu Youping glanced at Little Snow and bowed, "I never thought you would also be a cultivator!"

There were many cultivators in Shi Sha Town, so Xu Youping remained composed when facing Little Snow.

He assumed that, like himself, she had visualized the Dark Dragon Venerable, which was why she knew about agriculture.

"Unfortunately, too many people have visualized the Dark Dragon Venerable.

Even if one becomes a true deity through their own efforts, they can only increase the harvest by sixty to seventy percent," Xu Youping sighed.

Little Snow was eager to try, "I'll give it a shot!"

As she prepared to demonstrate her primordial power, Xu Youping watched from the side.

At that moment, Little Snow suddenly put on a mournful expression, "Miss, my primordial power... some of its effects... require your cooperation."

Village Chief Yu Le was stunned.

Xu Youping was also taken aback.

Primordial power... needs others to cooperate?"

They had never heard of such a thing.

"How do I cooperate?" Qi Qi asked curiously.

"Just pray to me for a good harvest," Little Snow replied.

Qi Qi was a bit confused but followed Little Snow's instructions, "I pray that all the crops in my foster father's fief will thrive, grow robustly, and bring a bountiful harvest!"

Little Snow closed her eyes at that moment.

A special aura enveloped her.

The primordial power she wielded was unique, and one of its abilities was to convey the prayers of the people to the heavens.

Little Snow herself was also a bit perplexed.

Then... the heavens responded.

Qi Qi looked at Little Snow, "How is it?"

Xu Youping exclaimed, "I've never seen anything like this before..."

Suddenly, Little Snow's height shrank, and she looked like a porcelain doll.

A strand of special gas appeared around her.

She opened her eyes, and her gaze was stern yet kind.

"By the will of the heavens, this land shall have favorable weather, and the harvest shall be abundant!" she declared.

As she spoke, the special gas flew from her hand and descended upon the fields.

It didn't just affect the fields of Green Water Village but also those of Shi Sha Town and Chen Xi Village.

"This is..." Xu Youping watched the spreading gas, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

Who manages agriculture like this?

Shouldn't it be about rain, fertilization, tilling the soil, weeding, and pest control?

What is this little potato doing? But in the next instant, his eyes widened in shock!

The special gas fell upon the fields, and an astonishing transformation occurred.

The once tender crops now grew visibly, their stems thickening, and branches extending outward.

The once barren fields were now covered in green.

The once young seedlings seemed to have aged overnight.

"Pulling seedlings to help them grow?" Xu Youping exclaimed, "Could it be that this technique only makes the crops appear to grow faster, but in reality, they won't bear fruit?"

Xu Youping could only explain it as 'pulling seedlings to help them grow.'

Qizi's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Could it truly be an obscure agricultural divine office?

Named agriculture, but in reality, an evil path.

However, what happened next in the fields completely dispelled her doubts.

The crops, as if subjected to premature growth, actually bore fruit.

Within just a dozen breaths, wheat, rice, and more covered the fields, a golden expanse resembling a sea of gold.

The branches were laden with fruit.

The harvest, compared to normal growth, was even more impressive...by an unknown magnitude.

"It's not premature growth! What's going on here?" Xu Youping grabbed a handful of rice, examining it intently, his composure wavering, "What primordial power is this, and which deity are you visualizing?"

At a glance, the young crops in the fields had directly...matured.

Not only that, but the harvest had even doubled!

Either of these developments would shock the world, and now they had converged.

This was...absurd.

"This primordial power is called Communing with Heaven and Earth, and the deity I visualize is called Earth God," the maid, Little Snow, promptly explained, having nothing to hide.

"Earth God?" Xu Youping muttered the name, perplexed, "How can there be such a true god, yet I've never heard of him?"

In Shi Sha Town, he ranked third among those in charge of agricultural affairs.

Regarding deities associated with agriculture, he was well-informed.

Yet, he had never heard of this Earth God!

If it were about agriculture, even a little knowledge would be useful.

But this so-called Earth God...seemed comparable to the Dark Dragon Venerable.

How could such a powerful figure remain unheard of? Xu Youping couldn't comprehend, "Is this primordial power...a one-time use?"

If so, it would be understandable.

He looked at the seemingly frail maid, Little Snow.

"Hmm...I've expended too much energy," Little Snow explained, "I need to eat a whole pig to recover, then I can use it again!"

Xu Youping: "..."

Qiyuan, inside the temple, had a curious expression in his eyes.

He examined the Divine Observation Technique in his hand, which still emanated a golden light.

"This Divine Observation Technique seems to be usable by others as well.

However, the results might be inferior to Little Snow's."

Qiyuan felt it was time for a village to have an Earth God.

The Earth God not only oversaw agriculture but also guarded the peace of a region.

Moreover, this deity seemed to have keen senses, aware of even the slightest disturbances.

In Journey to the West, whenever Sun Wukong encountered problems, he sought the Earth God for information.

...

Shi Sha Town.

Xu Youping, deep in thought, returned to the town.

Upon reaching the town, he immediately headed to the temple.

"Greetings, Deity Lord!"

The deity of Shi Sha Town was named Weak Feather, a Divine Being at the peak of the Purple Mansion stage.

Weak Feather wore white robes, with a feather in his hair. His eyes were slightly sunken, appearing weary.

"Have you met the Ancient Deity in Qing Shui Village?" Weak Feather asked.

Currently, aside from Shi Sha Town, the other villages and towns below had almost entirely converted to the new deities.

The Origin Heavenly Venerable in Qing Shui Village was an exception and had even killed several new deities, making him quite conspicuous in the vicinity.

It could be said that many deities had taken notice of him.

However, due to Qing Shui Village being under Gale Wind Town, the other powerful new deities did not take action against the Origin Heavenly Venerable.

"I haven't seen him, but something extremely exaggerated happened today!" Xu Youping described the day's events as extremely exaggerated.

"Oh?" Weak Feather showed a hint of interest.

...

Xu Youping then recounted the day's events to Weak Feather.

Upon hearing this, Weak Feather's eyes also revealed a surprised expression, "It's a deity even more powerful than the Dark Dragon Venerable, and he oversees agriculture? Strange, I've never heard of such a deity."

His memories before his death had returned, and he hadn't heard of such a deity.

"If this person were to come to our Shi Sha Town, I'm confident that our food production would increase severalfold each year, and we'd never have to worry about people going hungry!" Xu Youping exclaimed excitedly.

Weak Feather, upon hearing this, nodded, "Indeed."

However, his excitement wasn't overwhelming.

Even if the agricultural harvest increased tenfold, a hundredfold, what difference would it make?

This couldn't change the overall situation.

Currently, the threat from the other six towns loomed dangerously close.

The Ancient Deity hadn't appeared in a long time.

The entire Flying Desert City was filled with hidden turmoil.

Only military might held the key to breaking the stalemate.

No matter how good the harvest in Qing Shui Village was or how much food they stored,

If the Evil Deity Lynx from Gale Wind Town took action, wouldn't all these resources fall into the hands of the Lynx?

"What about the Origin Heavenly Venerable? What's your take on him?" Weak Feather asked.

"This Ancient Deity must have held a high status and identity in ancient times.

Now, he has brought forth two Divine Observation Techniques, both of which seem extremely precious and rare.

If given a few decades and a treasure to break through to the True Deity realm,

He might truly become a True Deity, like the Ancient Deity. Xu Youping answered earnestly.

Weak Feather's eyes grew more concerned upon hearing this.

Recently, people from the Five Great Families had secretly contacted the other six towns, seemingly plotting something significant.

Weak Feather sensed a crisis.

He felt that something major was about to happen.

Time was running out for him.

"Tell the deity in Qing Shui Village about the deity, something major might happen in Flying Desert City. Let him prepare, and if the situation is irreversible, prioritize self-preservation," Weak Feather spoke, his voice devoid of any emotion.

Xu Youping's initial excitement diminished upon hearing this, "Deity Lord, is the situation that serious?" he couldn't help but ask.

...

Qing Shui Village.

Shi Chongshan, followed by the village elders, had curious expressions, "Yu Lei, why did the Deity Lord send us, the experts in agriculture, here?"

Currently, the leaders of these villages had each brought the village's most knowledgeable old man in agriculture.

"Could it be related to the unusual situation in the fields today?"

Chen Xifan pondered, "Today, all the crops suddenly grew and matured overnight. It's truly a divine miracle that has surprised everyone."

"The Deity Lord has visualized a new Divine Visualization Technique and wishes to bestow it upon those skilled in farming." Yu Le, the village chief, spoke while smoking, his tone somewhat imbalanced.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xifan and Shi Zhongshan's hearts skipped a beat.

"A new Divine Visualization Technique?"

"Bestowed upon those skilled in farming?"

"If I start learning farming now, will I still be in time?"

The village elders present were filled with envy.

This was a new Divine Visualization Technique.

Zhu Zhuangshi's black dog had learned a Divine Visualization Technique, and his status had changed dramatically, allowing him to eat at the head of the table.

This made the others extremely jealous.

The old men in charge of farming had looks of surprise on their faces.

"Even an old man like me has a chance to view the Divine Visualization Technique?"

"Deity Lord, forever divine!"

They were incredibly excited.

Led by Yu Le, they entered the temple, first offering their respects before stepping inside.

With over ten people entering, they saw Qi Yuan with his eyes closed, creating a cultivation technique.

"Here?" Qi Yuan opened his eyes and got straight to the point, "Are these people...the ones skilled in farming?"

"Yes!" The old men present eagerly answered, their joy evident on their faces.

"This Divine Visualization Technique will be bestowed upon you all to view!"

Qi Yuan tossed the Divine Visualization Technique into the air.

Yu Le, Shi Zhongshan, Chen Xifan, and the others saw the Divine Visualization Technique shimmering with golden light, their eyes turning red with desire.

This was an Epic-level technique, capable of creating a True Deity.

They were extremely envious, and Chen Xifan was even drooling.

The old men quickly knelt and thanked him before carefully beginning to visualize the Divine Visualization Technique.

Chen Xifan, standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up, "Deity Lord...can I also visualize the Divine Visualization Technique of the big black dog? I've been studying with the village dogs recently."

Hearing this, Shi Zhongshan inwardly cursed Chen Xifan for his shamelessness.

How could he say such a thing?

He quickly stood up and said, "Deity Lord, I have recently formed a sworn brotherhood with the Divine Dog, and I yearn to see that Divine Visualization Technique!"

Qi Yuan looked at the two of them and said playfully, "That Divine Visualization Technique has limited power. It can only create one True Deity, so I won't let you see it."

After all, creating ten Purple Mansions was not as impressive as creating a True Deity.

Hearing this, the two men were speechless.

A True Deity?

They had never imagined that they could even become Purple Mansions, let alone a True Deity!

The Deity Lord was thinking too highly of them.

How could their small mountain village produce a True Deity? Their ancestors' graves would be smoking!

"Today, we'll continue hunting Evil Deities and then have a feast. The more Evil Deity Spirit Energy we collect, the more Divine Visualization Techniques we'll have. Don't worry, you won't be left out."

Qi Yuan spoke casually.

"Get ready, we're setting out."

"Yes!"

Those present were overjoyed.

However, some had worried expressions, fearing that the Deity Lord was making empty promises.

...

Fei Huang City.

Huang Mengying looked at the fine rain outside, her hands supporting her chin, and her eyes filled with worry.

At that moment, a man dressed in a tight-fitting suit knocked on the door and entered. Huang Mengying's worry vanished, and she asked coldly, "What's the matter?"

The man kept his head down, his face not looking good, "Recently, the Five Great Clans have been connecting with Evil Deities in various towns, seemingly planning something major."

"Are they summoning a new deity?" Huang Mengying's heart sank upon hearing this.

The Five Great Clans had finally reached this point, and they were no longer hiding it?

"Most likely." The man replied.

"Instruct them to prepare more medicinal ingredients. Also, go to the neighboring city and purchase medicinal ingredients at a high price. Invite some physicians over!" Huang Mengying ordered.

She had an idea about the new deity summoned by the Five Great Clans.

During this time, the Five Great Clans and the new deities would likely spread some plague.

They couldn't kill the Evil Deities, nor could they stop the spread of the plague, so they could only take preventive measures to reduce the number of deaths.

"As you command," the man said.

At that moment, Huang Mengying thought of something and asked, "How is the Ancient Deity in Qing Shui Village doing?"

Previously, she, along with Nan Gong Wuji, had met the Ancient Deity, and she had some impression of him.

"He seems to have conquered several villages of new deities recently," the man replied.

Huang Mengying couldn't help but feel a sense of regret, "He's truly an Ancient Deity who hates evil, but unfortunately, his strength is lacking, and the time left for him...is running out."

In these chaotic times, those who worship Ancient Deities have no path to survival.

Those who believe in new deities may find temporary peace, but in the long run, they will be assimilated and lose their sense of self.

Huang Mengying didn't want to see the place where she grew up filled with walking corpses.

Thinking of this, Huang Mengying asked, "What about the communication with the Ancient Deity Alliance?"

The man's face darkened upon hearing this, "The Ancient Deity Alliance doesn't have the manpower to help Fei Huang City. Their liaison said that if we leave the city, they can provide assistance."

"Leaving... we can't mention that." Huang Mengying couldn't bear to leave the place where she was born and raised, and she couldn't bear to see the people turn into walking corpses. "Find a time to inform the Ancient Deity in Qing Shui Village about the Ancient Deity Alliance.

He has great potential, and if he joins the Ancient Deity Alliance, he might become a True Deity in the future."

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