When the thunder fell, the creatures of the entire eastern mountain range hid.
The monsters in the mountains shivered, accusing Yu Su with tears and snot.
"Accursed comet, forcing us into the deep mountains isn't enough, it even attracts heavenly thunder."
"Wuwu, my feet are trembling."
A group of monsters wailed, wishing they could rush out and beat up Yu Su.
Unfortunately, they lacked the courage.
...
Near the trading market's grassy area, many people emerged to witness the commotion.
"What's going on? Why is thunder striking that mountain continuously?"
"I don't know."
Still immersed in the day's excitement, they were caught off guard by this late-night spectacle, watching nervously.
"I think I saw a figure flying in the sky just now."
"How is that possible? It's not like they're immortals."
"Did I really see it wrong?"
Boom!
Thunder interrupted the discussion.
Everyone nervously looked towards the mountains to the south.
...
At midnight, the thunder finally ceased.
Yu Su and Lu Yan flew to the flattened mountain top, seeing Jian Yunchuan meditating to absorb the power.
They refrained from disturbing him.
Yu Su could finally relax at this point.
Upon relaxing, he realized Lu Yan had been holding his hand all night.
Now their palms were sweaty.
Yu Su quickly pulled his hand back.
"Cough, I'm not nervous anymore," he reasoned.
The vacant palm made Lu Yan somewhat disappointed, "Hmm."
The atmosphere between them became subtle.
Just as Yu Su felt uneasy, Jian Yunchuan opened his eyes.
His eyes emitted the sharpness of the Foundation Building stage, shining brightly.
After a while, he restrained himself.
"Dad, how do you feel?" Yu Su hurriedly asked.
Jian Yunchuan was in high spirits, "Unprecedentedly good, I've actually reached the Foundation Building stage!"
He laughed heartily and leaped from the ground.
After expressing his joy, Yu Su and Lu Yan reminded him to take a bath.
Because Jian Yunchuan was covered in black mud, with only some parts being white.
Like his teeth.
When he laughed just now, he looked genuinely frightening.
"Dad, you better go take a bath first."
"The body is covered in black mud."
Jian Yunchuan also noticed this and quickly found a mountain stream to jump into and clean himself.
...
Next day.
A group of several hundred people appeared on the northern plains.
All the men in the group were strong, tall figures wearing leather, exuding a formidable aura.
Four strong men carried a luxurious sedan chair with an umbrella, and a person sat inside.
This person wore a shaman's robe but had tightly closed eyes.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes.
They were white pupils.
He couldn't see.
"Stop."
The group quickly halted, a man walking beside the sedan chair dared not lift his head to meet the shaman's gaze, respectfully lowering his head, "Lord Shaman, what are your orders."
"Have we reached the Salt Village ahead?" asked the person in the sedan chair.
Although he couldn't see, the man with lowered head didn't find it strange that he could sense this.
"Yes, my lord, we have indeed reached the range of Salt Village."
"I heard the wails of the undead in the wind. Our warriors told me that the tribe called Yu Village killed them."
The man with the lowered head's face slightly changed, "I will go inquire about the location of this Yu Village."
"No need, let the Witch Shadow Guards go."
Soon, three slender youths in black clothes with black face masks approached, kneeling respectfully in front of the sedan chair, "Lord Shaman."
"Find Yu Village and investigate the truth behind our warriors' deaths."
"Yes."
The three frail youths looked up at the shaman; their eyes were crimson, pupils different from those of normal people, cold and lifeless.
...
Yu Village.
This morning, the village was very quiet; everyone was still asleep.
After the commotion from day to night, first the excitement of the divine miracle, followed by the thunderous spectacle of Jian Yunchuan's Foundation Building, and coupled with excessive drinking at the celebration feast, everyone was exhausted and wouldn't wake up before noon.
However, Yu Su woke up early.
He first came to the shrine to respectfully light three sticks of incense for the Supreme Deity Bai Ze.
After a night, Yu Su's emotions had calmed.
"Supreme Deity, thank you for your care. The youngster truly made a splash yesterday. Thank you, thank you," Yu Su expressed his gratitude sincerely.
Passing by, Lu Yan and Yu Zhou didn't think much of it, but Jian Yunchuan's mouth twitched.
Did his son really say that directly in front of the shrine?
Yu Su continued mumbling his thanks, "You see, you came, and I didn't even offer you a drink. Let me entertain you properly in the future. I feel really guilty about it."
Jian Yunchuan almost fainted.
Entertain the Supreme Deity with drinks?
Son, I think you're overthinking this.
Just as Jian Yunchuan was about to stop Yu Su's endless chatter, he saw the three incense sticks in front of the shrine move without wind, rising straight up as if reaching the heavens.
Yu Su's eyes lit up, "You, old man, do you also feel regret? It's okay; from now on, I'll offer timely tributes. Good wine and food will never be lacking for you. If there's anything else you want, you can hint or send a dream, and I'll do my best to find it for you."
Watching this scene, Jian Yunchuan's mouth opened slowly and then closed gradually.
The Supreme Elderly Deity, actually falling for this?
Jian Yunchuan began to doubt life for a moment.
Yu Su was in an extremely good mood. The Supreme Deity responded to him, indicating that yesterday's miracle was not a fleeting moment. He was truly recognized as a disciple by the Supreme Deity Bai Ze!
From now on, Yu Su also had a significant backing in the heavens!
That's what confidence feels like.
So good!
Yu Su, in high spirits, kept talking to the shrine, eager to share everything.
Jian Yunchuan, by the end, felt a bit impatient. If he were the Supreme Deity, he would definitely make Yu Su shut up.
Yet, the incense in front of the shrine continued to rise gracefully, and the Supreme Deity seemed unbothered.
Jian Yunchuan had to admit in his heart that the Supreme Deity is indeed a Supreme Deity, demonstrating top-tier patience.
When Yu Su, with a dry mouth, finally decided to end this emotionally-driven communication, he said, "Rest well, old man; I won't disturb you."
"Thank you for being willing to listen to so much from this youngster."
Yu Su respectfully bowed.
At this moment, the incense in front of the shrine slowly dissipated, seemingly severed from connection.
Yu Su exclaimed in his heart, a real deity!
Just as he was about to leave the shrine, Yu Su suddenly felt a movement in his heart.
Unexplainably, he suddenly sensed a danger approaching.
From the direction of the northern plains.
This feeling was peculiar, as if he had suddenly gained a kind of foresight ability.
Yu Su was somewhat surprised.
What is this...
His expression immediately turned serious.
"Dad, Lu Yan, something is approaching from the northern plains."
Seeing Yu Su finish his communication with the Supreme Deity Bai Ze, Jian Yunchuan and Lu Yan, who had just sat down for breakfast, both paused.
Lu Yan: "What is it?"
Yu Su shook his head: "I don't know, but I sense a dangerous aura."
Lu Yan immediately said, "I'll go check."
Setting down his chopsticks, Lu Yan walked out of the house and flew towards the northern plains.
Jian Yunchuan also lost his appetite for breakfast, "I'll have the people in the village be on guard."
Yu Su nodded.
Yu Zhou immediately jumped up, wanting to help.
Yu Su pressed him down, "Eat your breakfast."
The three of them were Foundation Building cultivators; skipping a meal wasn't a big deal, but Yu Zhou couldn't afford to do so.
Yu Zhou: "I can help too, brother, let me go."
Yu Su warned him with a glance, "No, eat your breakfast, then go to the academy."
Yu Zhou immediately slumped back into his seat, murmured an acknowledgment, and mechanically ate his breakfast.
He was clearly grown up now.
But his brother still treated him like a child.
After breakfast, Yu Zhou was scrutinized by Yu Su and obediently went to the academy.
The academy had few students; most were still in the realm of dreams.
Only a few had woken up and arrived at the academy.
Including Yu Ji and Yu Kui, the siblings.
Seeing Yu Zhou also there, Chi Nan smiled, "Why aren't you sleeping in?."
Yu Zhou looked a bit downcast, "My biological clock woke me up."
Biological clock?
Chi Nan didn't quite understand this fresh term but could roughly grasp its meaning and found it interesting.
"So, why the gloomy face?"
"Nothing."
Yu Zhou also knew there were other students in the academy and refrained from telling them about what happened at the breakfast table to avoid scaring them.
Chi Nan thought for a moment, didn't press further, and let him go to his seat.
After sending Yu Zhou to the academy, Yu Su's expression became serious.
As a Foundation Building cultivator, there should be very few things around him that could make him feel danger. What was approaching?
Lu Yan had been gone for fifteen minutes and hadn't returned.
No one knew if he found anything.
...
On the northern plains.
Three small figures moved swiftly through the wilderness.
They were the Witch Shadow Guards.
"They seem to have confirmed the direction of Yu Village, and their gaze towards the south is as cold as that of snakes.
As they shuttle through the wilderness, their speed is strangely fast, and their movements are extremely subtle, much like snakes crawling silently. They move without making a sound.
If it weren't for the gentle swaying of the reeds they passed through, it would be impossible to detect their presence.
"Stop."
"There's something."
"In the sky."
Each of the three spoke a sentence.
They all stopped in perfect unison, lying motionless in the reeds, gazing up at the sky.
"Someone is flying in the sky."
"Haven't seen that before."
"A deity?"
Even though the word "deity" was uttered, their expressions remained unchanged.
As if they had no concept of fear.
Only their snake-like eyes silently watched the person flying overhead.
A strange curiosity appeared in their eyes.
At the same time, their breath became exceptionally light, gradually fading away completely.
They seemed to have completely blended into the reeds."