stjorthotic Chapter 2922 The Aftermath of the Earth Mother War
Chapter 2922 The Aftermath of the Earth Mother War
Chapter 2922 The Aftermath of the Earth Mother War
This time, the god-slayer also includes a Red General.
Strictly speaking, Jialoutian did not die at the hands of Jiuyou, but was personally killed by General Hong. What kind of deity could single-handedly defeat and kill the second-ranking Great God of the Lingxu Clan?
Thus, the historical legends of Panlong City and General Hong began to spread wildly throughout the continent, and for some reason, the information was exceptionally detailed. Archaeological discoveries revealed that a hidden mastermind existed in the Panlong Wasteland, who had killed the God of Death, Mitian, two hundred years ago.
So it's not surprising that she used Jialoutian as a sacrifice to heaven as soon as she appeared in the world two hundred years later, right?
People always love to talk about the stories of the strong and the heroes, and they can never get enough of them.
When Du Shanyuan, the prime minister of Cangyan Kingdom, reported his work to He Lingchuan, he was grinning from ear to ear.
When news of the Emperor's passing arrived after the Battle of the Earth Mother Plains, Du Shan felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Although the Emperor had made a will long ago, Du Shan knew very well that no one in the Cangyan Empire could replace the Emperor's prestige, status, and abilities!
Without the Great Emperor, Du Shan had no idea where Cang Yan's great ship could sail.
Later, Ling Jinbao brought good news, saying that the Emperor had been resurrected along with the spirit of Panlong. Du Shan immediately sat down on the ground, his legs trembling, unable to straighten up.
Thank goodness, thank goodness, thank goodness!
Although the Emperor has not yet returned to the country, spontaneous celebrations are taking place all over the country, with people singing and dancing to celebrate the Emperor's new achievements.
Amidst the rapidly spreading rumors, the number of enemies killed by the Nine Nether Emperor and General Red was also rapidly increasing. The number of Great Heavenly Demons they killed increased from three to five, then to seven, ten, and fifteen. Meanwhile, the number of Heavenly Demons who died on the Earth Mother Plain increased from nearly a hundred to two hundred, three hundred, and five hundred... Even Du Shan didn't know how much the number would expand to when it finally stopped.
Countless talented individuals were inspired by this epic battle, and a surge of storytelling and theatrical performances emerged in Cangyan, vividly depicting the events and embellishing them with vivid details. But that's alright, as long as it's entertaining and thrilling. It's likely that before long, masterpieces about the Battle of the Earth Mother Plains will be published.
"Also, Songyang Prefecture and Lianqingfang have received an overwhelming number of orders for dragon god statues." This was a minor matter, but Du Shan thought it was very representative. "Songyang Prefecture received orders for 700,000, and Lianqingfang received orders for 550,000. The orders are from both domestic and international sources, and they all specify that the statues must have been consecrated in the Dragon God Temple."
"Your Majesty, the number of Dragon God's followers has surged."
Who would have thought that the Dragon God statue would become Cangyan's top-selling export item this month?
It is reasonable to purchase a dragon god statue from the dragon god's kingdom.
This statue is not a crude imitation carved by a villager from a piece of wood; it is a genuine ritual object crafted by a renowned artisan, with real power to ward off evil spirits and suppress malevolent forces when placed in the home. Moreover, after being consecrated at the Dragon God Temple, the statue emits a faint glow at night, bringing peace of mind.
Sculpture sales weren't Songyang Prefecture's main business; in the past, selling a few thousand a month was considered a great achievement, given the high prices. This surge in orders has truly overwhelmed the two sect's workshops.
He Lingchuan pressed his temples.
Du Shan noticed that he had been doing this frequently lately: "Is the Emperor still feeling unwell?"
"It's much better now, just occasional headaches." As time went on, he pieced together more and more memories, making them more complete and coherent. He remembered his origins, his original aspirations, and the hardships he had endured over the past few decades.
The anger, sadness, emotion, and pain of the past have slowly returned.
And the belief that sustained him in creating miracle after miracle.
His heart gradually stopped feeling empty.
Although some small, fragmented memories remain to be sorted out, they no longer matter.
"Then you should rest first, I'll come again tomorrow morning..."
"No need." As his memories returned, He Lingchuan became increasingly adept at handling government affairs. "Tell me about the latest situation with Beka. I asked you to investigate the disappearance of the artisan families around Lingxu City. Have you heard anything back?"
He felt uneasy about the intelligence he received a few days ago, so he still asked Du Shan to investigate.
“We only tracked down one vague clue,” Du Shan immediately reported. “The Shan family of Jiayu County, the patriarch went to worship at the temple of Jialoutian half a year ago. Less than three days after returning, he left with the family’s master craftsmen. He only told the other family members that he had received a secret commission with a high reward. In Beijia, these skilled craftsmen always get strange jobs. Many employers require strict confidentiality, so the family members did not ask any questions at the time.”
He Lingchuan pondered, "Have you ever visited a temple?"
“Yes, if we dig further along this line, we’ve discovered that at least three leaders of the artisan clans visited the temple or met with the temple keeper before they left.” Du Shan said with a hint of regret, “We’ve only found this far so far, and we can’t go any further.”
The incident occurred in the vicinity of Lingxu City, which is not Cang Yan's home ground, making their investigation less convenient.
"The other side is also very cautious." He Lingchuan stroked his chin. "So, is the temple secretly recruiting these craftsmen? Do they want them to build some kind of secret temple?"
They did it so secretly, it seems they didn't want the Lingxu City authorities to find out.
If it weren't for the intelligence sent by Li Qingge, which happened to be about the artisan clans she had contacted stopping work, how could the authorities have noticed that several artisan families in the vast city of Beijia had gone out on business?
Du Shan speculated: "Are they planning to build a hiding place for the divine body, or a special venue for the divine descent of the Holy Venerable Lingxu?"
Who knows how the Holy Venerable Lingxu will descend? Perhaps it will require a complicated ceremony, or perhaps a specially constructed venue?
“That makes sense.” He Lingchuan pointed at him. “Continue the investigation.”
"Yes!" Du Shan continued to report, "There are three more things. First, the Pantheon on Mount Xu has not been open since the statues of Jia Loutian and more than a hundred other demons were destroyed. Jia Loutian's private temple on the mountain is also not open."
The great deities of the Lingxu Clan, besides being enshrined in the Pantheon, also had their own separate temples in Xushan to receive offerings from believers. Now that they have perished and their statues are shattered, the Heavenly Palace is in a very awkward position:
Should these great demon temples still be open to the public? Should their statues continue to be enshrined in the Pantheon?
The deceased dragon god is still worshipped and highly respected to this day, and there is even a large-scale dragon god temple outside Lingxu City.
But when a god dies, the temple's incense offerings will plummet, and it will soon have to close down.
People worship them for different reasons:
Worshiping the former is worshipping a hero, believing that he remains a god after death, bringing blessings to the world for thousands of years;
This is true faith.
Worshiping the latter is worshipping the strong, hoping to use its power to protect themselves. Once the strong fall, they become worthless to them.
This is purely utilitarian.
(End of this chapter)