I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2316 The God Who Learned to Meow
After walking for more than an hour, Liu Jun's steps grew heavy, and he returned to the gathering place of the wild cats.

At this moment, the setting sun shone on the gathering place, where hundreds of wild cats sat or lay down, their expectant eyes filled with anticipation and hope.

However, when Liu Jun appeared in their sight with a group of kittens, that expectation seemed to freeze instantly.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces before him, Liu Jun felt a mix of emotions. He didn't know how to begin. Should he tell them directly, "Your leader has left you forever?"

"Has something happened to the boss?" A deep voice broke the silence; it was the oversized orange cat that had carried Liu Jun once before.

Liu Jun took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, and slowly took the large tabby cat's corpse out of the storage space and gently placed it on the ground.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still. All the stray cats gathered around, some whimpering softly, others gazing silently at the big tabby cat, their eyes filled with sorrow and reluctance.

The tabby cat lay there quietly, its body devoid of its former vitality and warmth.

At this moment, Liu Jun was both saddened and puzzled. He remembered that when the large tabby cat was put into the storage space, although it was seriously injured, it was still alive.

However, when he checked again, he found that the breath was gone, and even the soul had dissipated.

The stray cats surrounded the big tabby cat, some gently licking its fur with their tongues, while others sat silently to the side, as if they wanted to stay with the big tabby cat forever.

Liu Jun stood not far away, silently watching all of this. He knew that for these stray cats, the big tabby cat was not only a leader, but also a family member and a friend.

"Liu Jun, quick! The God Lord is alive!" The emotionless voice of AI Number One suddenly rang in Liu Jun's mind, exploding like a thunderclap.

Liu Jun was lost in his thoughts when the sudden sound sent chills down his spine. His heart clenched, and an indescribable sense of fear surged through him.

His first instinct was to run away; his feet began to move unconsciously, ready to flee at any moment.

There's no other way but to run. This guy survived a hit from a spaceship, so he definitely can't beat him.

Moreover, given the level of hatred he harbors towards the God, if the God were to awaken and have even the slightest bit of consciousness, he would kill him immediately.

However, the voice of AI-powered One rang out again, with a hint of strangeness and mockery: "Don't panic, the God is meowing like a cat."

"???" Liu Jun was completely dumbfounded, his face filled with astonishment and confusion. He simply couldn't believe his ears. The God Lord? That high and mighty, incomparably majestic God Lord? He was actually meowing like a cat?
His first reaction was disbelief. How could this be? It must be that the AI's mental illness had flared up again, or some program had gone awry, causing it to say something so absurd.

However, when his consciousness entered the storage space, he was completely stunned. What did he see?
The burly deity was squatting on the ground, occasionally letting out a "meow," and even scratching itself with its hind leg. Its movements and expressions were exactly like those of a large cat!
The imagery was so vivid, it completely overwhelmed Liu Jun. His mind was buzzing; he couldn't believe his eyes.

"What the heck? Am I still half asleep?" Liu Jun looked closely, and sure enough, it really was the God! He was completely stunned, utterly unable to comprehend what was happening before his eyes.

Liu Jun's lips twitched slightly as he tried to find a reasonable explanation, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't come up with a reason to explain what was happening before him.

He could only stand there dumbfounded, watching the deity continue to "act cute," his heart filled with endless shock and confusion.

"Holy crap, could it be...?" An unbelievable thought flashed through Liu Jun's mind, and his eyes widened instantly, as if he had seen something incredible.

“You’re right,” AI One’s voice rang out at the opportune moment, tinged with a hint of mockery. “That big cat’s soul has actually entered the body of the God Lord, and it’s even perfectly adapted to the God Lord’s body. This is simply a miracle among miracles!”

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun pointed at the deity before him, his voice filled with disbelief: "So, he's a big tabby cat now?"

His tone was somewhat absurd and amused, as if it were all so unreal.

"Yes, strictly speaking, he really is a big tabby cat now." The AI ​​confirmed Liu Jun's guess, but its voice was completely calm, as if everything was within its calculations.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. He never imagined that the once high and mighty, incomparably majestic god would become like this—a god inhabiting the body of a large tabby cat. It was simply like a fairy tale, unbelievable to anyone.

"Can we release him now?" Liu Jun asked seriously, his smile fading.

Although this god-king looks somewhat ridiculous now, he is still a god-king after all, possessing power that should not be underestimated.

If it gets out of control again, everything around it will be doomed; it would definitely be a deadly weapon.

“Of course,” AI-Powered One answered without hesitation. “This isn’t the real God; he won’t go on a killing spree. Just think of him as a human-shaped tabby cat. Don’t worry too much about his identity or strength.” Although AI-Powered One often made some crazy mistakes, its reliability was unquestionable in crucial moments. Hearing AI-Powered One’s words, Liu Jun immediately felt more confident.

With a flash of white light, Liu Jun moved the body of the deity, which was controlled by the giant tabby cat's soul, from the storage space to the outside.

The deity was squinting, enjoying the sunshine, with a relaxed and contented expression on his face.

His movements and expressions were exactly like a big tabby cat sunbathing, making people unable to help but laugh.

Looking at the deity before him, Liu Jun was filled with mixed emotions. He never imagined he would one day be dealing with a deity possessing the soul of a giant tabby cat. But then again, this kind of deity didn't seem so terrifying after all…

To his even greater surprise, the stray cats around him, especially the furry little stray cats, only paused for a few seconds when they saw the figure of the deity appear before gathering around him.

They rubbed against the deity's trousers or meowed softly, showing an unprecedented intimacy and dependence, as if the deity were their long-lost family.

"Huh? These little guys, do they know that the soul residing in this god's body is their leader's?" Liu Jun asked, somewhat puzzled, his eyes filled with confusion.

In his understanding, cats usually rely on their keen sense of smell to identify their kind, and although this god's body carries the soul of a tabby cat, its external scent is still unique to the god.

"No, things are far more complicated than that." The voice of AI-Powered One rang out at the right moment, with a hint of popular science. "These beasts in Burial Valley, having lived in such an environment full of strange energy for a long time, have had their souls mutated to some extent, and their mental strength is exceptionally strong. Therefore, they possess a special ability to communicate directly with souls, and can transcend the limitations of the physical body to perceive a deeper level of existence."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun's eyes flashed with a look of sudden realization. He squatted down and gently stroked a little wild cat peeking out from beside him. Feeling its soft touch, his mood improved considerably.

"Well, it seems the ending was quite good." Liu Jun murmured to himself, his tone carrying a hint of relief and satisfaction.

The tabby cat's survival was undoubtedly great news for him. Recalling how the tabby cat had risked its life to pave a way for him, its determination and sacrifice deeply touched him.

If he were to lose this feline friend, a wound that would never heal would forever remain in his heart.

"In a moment, let this big tabby cat take you somewhere, deep within the Valley of Burial Gods," the voice of AI-powered Number One rang out again.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun was taken aback, his brows furrowing slightly as he asked in confusion, "Where? The fake Base No. 1?"

He believed that the pseudo-base number one should be the deepest part of the Burial God Valley. Could there be an even deeper and more unknown area than that?
"That place is only the middle section of the Burial Valley of Gods; you need to go deeper." The information revealed in the tone of AI-Powered One sent a strange tremor through Liu Jun's heart.

This thing is like the ocean; the deeper it goes, the more dangerous it becomes. He just didn't believe that if the outer perimeter of the Burial Valley of Gods was this dangerous, what kind of paradise could be inside?
"Where are you going?" Liu Jun couldn't help but ask, his eyes flashing with curiosity and a hint of unease.

Since we're sending him on this risk, we need to give him a reason.

The AI-powered system paused for a moment, seemingly choosing its words carefully, before saying meaningfully, "Go and prepare to take control of your own destiny. Of course, you don't have to go if you don't want to. But I must remind you, this is a rare opportunity; if you miss it, you may never have another choice."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun felt a surge of emotion. Although he appeared to be a free man, every step he took from beginning to end was not in his own hands, as if his fate had always been in the hands of others. He longed to be able to control his own destiny.

"Will it be dangerous for that big tabby cat to take me?" As soon as Liu Jun said this, he knew that his question was unnecessary.

The giant tabby cat's soul now controls the body of the God, and the God's body is the most powerful being Liu Jun has ever seen.

It had withstood an attack from a space battleship unscathed, without even breaking a single bone. In comparison, Liu Jun felt that he was the one who should be most worried about safety.

Thinking of this, Liu Jun couldn't help but smile bitterly. He knew all too well that his strength was worlds apart from the divine body controlled by the giant tabby cat. If even the giant tabby cat couldn't guarantee safety in a place, he himself would likely face dire consequences.

However, despite his unease, Liu Jun decided to give it a try. Although he didn't know much, he did know some things.

If he's not mistaken, he'll be dealing directly with that incarnation of the Heavenly Dao in the future. And the opportunity that AI Number One mentioned, which could potentially change his fate, is very likely to increase his leverage in communicating with the incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, so he can't easily give it up.

"Okay, I'll go, let's do it!" Liu Jun gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

He knew that the depths of the Burial Valley of Gods must be very dangerous, but he had no other choice. This was a fill-in-the-blank question, so no matter what lay ahead, he had to find out.

Of course, he could go, but if he wanted the big tabby cat to lead the way, he'd have to ask for its permission first. After all, this cat wasn't an ordinary cat; it possessed extraordinary intelligence and abilities and was an independent consciousness.