Chapter 155

King Touga came back to his senses, swallowing in awe as he looked at the short 'immortal' who was only as tall as his waist.

He originally thought that even if the opponent was much stronger than him, it would be no problem to fight for ten or twenty rounds. But now it seemed that the opponent only needed one move to kill him.

If he had spoken harshly for the sake of the pride of a great demon, would the other's spear have already destroyed him?

Is this the true power of an 'immortal'?

Although many powerful demons took on the title of 'immortal,' they had nothing to do with true immortality. They merely possessed abilities similar to those of immortals.

For instance, his friend, Bao Xiangui, was covered in diamond-like armor that no sword could cut. He had the power to create 'black pearls' that served as gateways between the underworld and the human realm.

There was also the tree demon Puxianweng, who had lived for over two thousand years, from the time gods frequently visited the earth to the present. Items made from his branches had the potential to absorb evil energy and amplify their effects.

The scabbard of his 'Iron Broken Tooth' had been crafted from branches given to him by Puxianweng.

The death of the ocelot lord left the remaining ocelots in disbelief, and fear soon shrouded their minds.

They dared to wage war against the dog demon clan because they had a lord who was a top-tier monster. But now that their lord was dead, how could the high- and mid-level ocelots continue fighting?

"Ahhh! The leader was killed!"

"Run away!"

Without the support of their powerful leader, the remaining ocelots lost all morale and began to flee.

"Kill them! Drive out all these ocelots!"

"Roar!"

Some of the dog demons transformed into their true forms—dozens of meters tall—chasing and killing the fleeing ocelots.

The battle became entirely one-sided. The fleeing monsters were smashed to pieces by the enormous dog demons' sharp claws or bitten in half by their fangs.

The time from the beginning to the end of the battle was short, but the skirmish between tens of thousands of monsters had devastated the mountains the ocelots had used as their lair.

The dark demonic clouds that had covered the sky slowly dissipated as the battle drew to a close.

After the battle, Qitian and Hong Xiegui led the monster army back to the Western Kingdom.

Xiao took the villagers he had rescued to Jilu City. Accompanying them were two powerful demons—Touga and Princess Ryotsuki—who needed to meet the Geo Archon in Jilu City.

Even though the two great demons walked among hundreds of villagers, the villagers refrained from panicking, comforted by the presence of the 'Immortal with Three Eyes and Five Manifestations' who had saved them.

King Touga and Princess Ryotsuki paid little mind to the humans. It was natural for humans to fear demons.

King Touga, however, was contemplating the contract he had formed with the Archon, which included learning the 'immortal power cultivation method' to transform a demon into an immortal.

Pondering this, Touga couldn't help but look at the taciturn Xiao and ask, "Lord Xiao, are you so powerful because the Archon bestowed upon you the Immortal Power Cultivation Method?"

Xiao understood what Touga was trying to ask and replied, "Yes. Immortal power is divine power weakened to a level usable by non-gods. Additionally, there are various ways to wield immortal power, which common people call 'immortal techniques.'

"In my opinion, while demonic power can be powerful, it is crude and lacks refinement."

"A great demon is on the same level of existence as me, a descendant of the gods."

"The only difference is that I possess 'immortal power,' which is far stronger than demonic power, and I use techniques taught by the gods."

King Touga's excitement was palpable. If he could learn 'immortal power' and the techniques of the gods, wouldn't he be able to defeat all the other great demons?

If he could become so strong, he didn't mind becoming a 'domesticated dog.' After all, being a dog of the gods was still being a god.

The leader of the dog demon clan, King Touga, would be the loyal dog of the Geo Archon—woof, woof, woof.

With Xiao's assistance, the hundreds of emaciated villagers quickly reached the outskirts of Jilu City.

In the seemingly endless fertile fields, craftsmen were building waterwheels while farmers cultivated the land that the immortals had reclaimed.

Although the land had only been cultivated for a few days, the rice was already ripe for harvest.

This was due to the divine presence of the Rock God Emperor. Many nearby cities and villages had people bringing their families here.

With the growing population, food quickly became insufficient. In this era, even nobles often went hungry, let alone commoners.

Immortals used their techniques to accelerate crop growth, allowing for a harvest within days.

People of this era had never witnessed such prosperity and peace. Seeing the flourishing Jilu City, they couldn't help but kneel and kowtow.

"Ah, the divine realm, this must be the divine realm of the gods."

"God bless, God bless."

"Can we live here?"

Xiao responded patiently, "As long as you abide by the Archon's 'contract' and follow the laws of 'Liyue,' both humans and demons can live under the Archon's protection."

The villagers, gaunt and weary, kowtowed to Xiao and were then taken to the General Affairs Department of Jilu City by the Qianyan Army for registration.

Princess Ryotsuki marveled at this land, full of divine blessings.

"It's incredible. The Geo Archon is truly a great god, and his divine power doesn't repel demons."

Xiao glanced at her and said, "We have signed a contract with the Archon. Demons are also part of Liyue. The Archon will treat them fairly. To the Archon, you are part of the people who must be protected."

Princess Ryotsuki was stunned. In the memory passed down through her bloodline, she had never encountered such a fair god.

Today's Jilu City was on par with Liyue Harbor in architectural style and prosperity. Pavilions and terraces dotted the landscape.

The original small town had grown larger than Kyoto.

With Ningguang's efforts, she had proactively formed Liyue's own caravan to trade with surrounding cities.

Although only a few days had passed, the prototype of Liyue had begun to take shape in this world.

To prepare for future prosperity, the city's roads were wide enough to accommodate ten carriages side by side.

Even Princess Ryotsuki, who had seen the most prosperous human cities, was dazzled by the thriving Jilu City.

Xiao took Touga and Princess Ryotsuki to the 'Temple of the Geo Archon.'

King Touga and Princess Ryotsuki both grew increasingly nervous.

Nervous? Before the arrival of the Geo Archon, as a great demon, he wouldn't have known what it was to feel nervous.

Xiao entered the temple with the two great demons and knelt on one knee. "Archon, the oracle has been fulfilled. I have brought the great demons of the Western Kingdom who abide by the 'First Contract.'"

An ancient and sacred voice, majestic and tinged with fatherly warmth, resounded in the hall.

"Thank you for your efforts, Jinpeng."

King Touga and Princess Ryotsuki couldn't help but look up at the throne at the highest point in the temple. The presence they saw there left them stunned and filled with awe.