Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 242, The Battle for Supremacy
Lin Yuan was immersed in a deep understanding of the origin of heaven and earth, and his aura seemed to merge with this world, indistinguishable from it.

Suddenly, his brows furrowed slightly, and a slight ripple appeared in his previously tranquil and peaceful aura.

It was as if a mysterious force was pulling at his senses, breaking the pure connection between him and the origin of heaven and earth.

He slowly opened his eyes, the light in them deep and unfathomable, containing boundless wisdom and insight.

Following that inexplicable pull, he looked towards the distant north and south.

The northern sky was ablaze with the flames of war, as the allied forces of the Xuanyuan and Shennong clans were locked in a fierce battle with the Chiyou clan.

The shouts of battle and the clash of weapons seemed to travel across an endless distance, faintly reaching his ears.

In the south, the struggle between various forces, such as the Gonggong clan and the Zhurong clan, was even more intense. Water and fire clashed, and fierce winds howled, leaving the land devastated in this chaotic battle.

In the instant he stared, strange fragments of spacetime flashed through his mind like shards of a broken mirror.

These fragments, imbued with the vicissitudes of time and a mysterious power, were pieced together and reassembled in his consciousness.

His gaze gradually turned serious, because through these fragments, he had already discerned the subsequent development of this conflict.

"Next, the Yellow Emperor summoned Yinglong to help the Yan Emperor defeat Chiyou."

Lin Yuan murmured softly, his voice, though soft, seemed to carry a power that could transcend time and space.

In his perception, he saw the majestic figure of the Yellow Emperor, commanding the battlefield with composure. Yinglong soared in the sky, spewing out powerful energy, cooperating closely with the Yan Emperor's tribe, gradually turning the tide of the battle and forcing the Chiyou tribe into a desperate situation.

"Then the Gonggong clan in the south was defeated and fled north, joining the forces of Emperor Yan."

Lin Yuan continued muttering to himself.

He seemed to have witnessed Gonggong's defeat on the southern battlefield, leading his remaining troops in a sorry state as he fled north.

In order to survive and make a comeback, Gonggong ultimately chose to join the camp of Emperor Yan, a decision that sowed the seeds of new variables in the subsequent development of the situation.

"The two sides fought for the right to build the Northern Heavenly Pillar. In the end, the Yellow Emperor won, and Gonggong was exiled. When he returned to the south, he found that the Southern Heavenly Pillar had already been built. Enraged, he rammed the Southern Heavenly Pillar, causing the heavens and earth to collapse."

Lin Yuan's brows furrowed even deeper. He knew all too well that the chain reaction of this series of events would have an immeasurable impact on the entire world of mountains and seas.

This chaotic war, sparked by the struggle for the Mandate of Heaven and the right to establish the Heavenly Pillar, could ultimately lead to the collapse of the order of heaven and earth.

"Unlike the Yellow Emperor, whom I know well, who first defeated the Yan Emperor and then defeated Chi You before unifying the Central Plains, here they first united to defeat Chi You, and then fought amongst themselves?"

Lin Yuan pondered to himself.

He realized that this world of mountains and seas had its own unique development trajectory, which was very different from the history he remembered.

"Hmm? I also have a part in this destiny. I will intervene in the war to exile Gonggong."

Realizing this, a ripple of emotion stirred within him.

This is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to increase his role-playing ability. For him, every increase in role-playing ability means an enhancement of his own strength and control over this world.

How could he let such an opportunity slip by? He immediately focused all his attention on trying to further expand the spacetime information he was receiving.

As his perception expanded, Lin Yuan's consciousness spread like an invisible net, reaching out to a wider world.

Soon, he discovered many hidden matters besides the conflict between the North and the South.

"Hmm, now that the Eastern Celestial Pole has been established, the ten Golden Crows are starting to get restless again? Or perhaps they've received guidance from Emperor Jun and are using the Jianmu tree to spy on the Heavenly Realm in order to make their own plans?"

Lin Yuan's thoughts drifted away instantly, and the ancient legends about Hou Yi shooting down the suns came to mind.

In legend, ten golden crows once perched on the Jianmu tree, bringing endless calamities to the world. Now, he was about to experience all of this firsthand, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

"This is also an opportunity for me to increase my role. The one who carried the mountain and chased the sun was Hou Yi. Oh no, I mean Da Yi. This Da Yi was actually the ruler of a divine kingdom in the Di Jun pantheon?"

The Golden Crow was their totem? The king personally shot down his own totem?

Lin Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile of great interest.

The intricate relationships between the characters and the unfolding events are incredibly fascinating.

To ordinary people, it is hard to imagine a king shooting down the totem of his own tribe, but in this unpredictable world of mountains and seas, it is very likely to actually happen.

Although this information from the future has not yet become a reality, knowing it in advance undoubtedly gives Lin Yuan an advantage.

He seemed to be standing upstream in the river of fate, able to clearly see the hidden reefs and whirlpools that would soon appear downstream.

With this information, he can better plan, which is of immeasurable value, whether for enhancing his role or maintaining the order of this world.

At this moment, Lin Yuan was no longer simply following the trend of heaven and earth, but actively participating in it and influencing the course of heaven and earth with his own will.

When the messengers of Shennong and Xuanyuan arrived in Shu at breakneck speed, the scene before them greatly surprised them.

The Shu army was already lined up in neat rows, their armor gleaming in the sunlight, their weapons standing tall, and their morale high. They were clearly well-prepared and ready to go to war.

It turned out that before they arrived, the people of Shu had already received orders from Lin Yuan, the local deity of Shu.

Having foreseen the future situation, Lin Yuan had already made preparations in advance to arrange support matters.

At this moment, he was dressed in magnificent armor, exuding a powerful and mysterious aura, and stood at the very front of the group.

Upon seeing the messenger, Lin Yuan nodded slightly, his voice steady and powerful:
“I know your purpose in coming. I will now lead my troops to the Central Plains with you.”

The messengers were filled with shock and gratitude upon hearing this. They had never expected that the land of Shu would respond so quickly, and that the chief deity of Shu would personally intervene.

Lin Yuan turned around, waved his hand, and in an instant, the void twisted, and a majestic celestial dog appeared out of thin air.

The tengu's body expanded rapidly, becoming as large as a mountain in the blink of an eye.

Its fur was snow-white, shimmering with an eerie light, and its blood-red eyes were like two enormous blood moons, radiating a terrifying ferocity.

Lin Yuan waved his hand and gave a loud order:

"All soldiers, advance on the Tengu!"

The Shu soldiers were well-trained and acted swiftly.

They leaped into the air and quickly gained their footing on the Tengu's broad back, forming a neat battle formation.

Lin Yuan took the lead and leaped into the air, landing steadily on the head of the celestial dog. His posture was upright, like a ruler who controlled the heavens and the earth. With Lin Yuan's command, the celestial dog roared to the sky, its voice deafening and resounding throughout the heavens and the earth.

It took huge strides, like a black lightning bolt, rushing towards the Central Plains battlefield.

Wherever it passed, the earth trembled, and billowing dust filled the air, creating an extremely powerful spectacle.

After a rapid journey, Lin Yuan led the elite troops of Shu to the Central Plains battlefield.

In the allied camp of the Xuanyuan and Shennong clans, the soldiers were on high alert, and the atmosphere was tense and oppressive.

When Lin Yuan appeared in front of the camp riding a giant celestial dog, the tense atmosphere was instantly broken, and the soldiers all looked at him with surprise and admiration.

Xuanyuan and Shennong rushed forward, their eyes filled with excitement.

Xuanyuan's face was filled with joy, and his voice trembled slightly with excitement:
"With the help of a supreme deity, Chi You's clan has no chance of winning this battle!"

Shennong nodded repeatedly in agreement, adding:
"It is our great fortune that Your Excellency has graced us with your presence. Victory in this battle is already beckoning to us."

Lin Yuan remained calm, his gaze sweeping over the soldiers who were tensely preparing for battle, and said steadily:

"The current situation is critical. Chi You is attempting to disrupt the order of this world, and I will not stand idly by. I have come here today to fight alongside you and defeat Chi You."

His words were like a stabilizing force, instilling a strong sense of confidence in everyone present. The unease and anxiety caused by Chi You's invasion gradually dissipated at this moment.

In the camp, Lin Yuan quickly began discussions with the Xuanyuan and Shennong clans, and readjusted their strategic deployment based on the current battlefield situation.

Based on his understanding of the future situation and his own strong abilities, he put forward many unique insights, which were repeatedly praised by Xuanyuan and Shennong.

The entire camp was bustling with activity as the soldiers prepared diligently, their morale soaring.

As all parties make intensive preparations, the atmosphere of the decisive battle grows stronger.

Xuanyuan knew that this battle was a matter of life and death for the tribe. In addition to Lin Yuan, a powerful ally, he also used his prestige and connections to go to great lengths to invite the two powerful deities, Yinglong and Jiutian Xuannv.

Yinglong's scales shimmered with an eerie light, and its enormous body seemed capable of blotting out the sky. It soared through the heavens, and each flap of its wings stirred up a howling gale.

The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden was dressed in a magnificent feathered robe, with an extraordinary and refined demeanor. She held a mysterious magical artifact, and her body was surrounded by auspicious light. Every gesture she made exuded an awe-inspiring aura.

Not to be outdone, Emperor Yan also invited various deities to come and help.

The deities he summoned each possessed supernatural powers; some emanated a rich wood-based spiritual energy, enabling them to manipulate flowers, plants, and trees for their own use.

Some are skilled in healing arts; wherever their light reaches, the wounds of the injured heal rapidly.

These revered gods, when gathered together, formed a force not to be underestimated, instilling great confidence in the allied forces.

After reorganizing their forces, all sides marched in a mighty force toward the struggle for supremacy.

When the allied forces of Xuanyuan and Shennong, along with the Shu army led by Lin Yuan, arrived at Zhuolu, the army of Chiyou was already waiting in full battle array.

In Chi You's camp, eighteen towering golden figures stood majestically, each reaching the heavens.

Their bodies were cast from a special metal, which gleamed with a cold metallic luster under the sunlight, exuding a chilling aura.

The Jin people had stern faces and eyes that exuded endless majesty, as if the earth could crack open with the slightest movement of their bodies.

Chi You's side also had many venerable gods assisting them, all of whom came from the Di Jun pantheon.

These deities came in various forms, some with strange flames burning around them, flames that were multicolored yet exuded a deadly aura.

Some of them have huge wings on their backs, and with a gentle flap of those wings, they can stir up a sandstorm.

They cooperated closely with Chi You's army, making Chi You's camp as solid as a rock.

On the battlefield, the two sides were on the verge of battle, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

A fierce wind swept through, making the military flags flutter loudly, as if playing the prelude to the earth-shattering battle that was about to break out.

Standing atop the celestial dog, Lin Yuan's gaze was piercing as he stared at the Chi You clan's camp, secretly calculating the situation of this battle.

He knew very well that even as a primordial deity with extraordinary strength and a profound understanding of the rules of heaven and earth, he could not decide the course of this war on his own.

He looked up and saw that the battlefield was filled with powerful figures, including several deities who were stronger than him.

Yinglong was undoubtedly one of the most dazzling figures on the battlefield.

Its immense power has almost reached another level, comparable to the most supreme innate deities like Taiyi, Nuwa, and Dijun, who stand at the pinnacle of heaven and earth.

The power contained within Yinglong is not only reflected in its formidable attack power, but also in its ultimate control over the power of heaven and earth, as if it itself were the executor of the will of heaven and earth.

On the other hand, the strongest innate deity in the Chi You clan's camp was Chi You himself.

Chi You exuded a violent and ferocious aura. His presence was like a bomb that could explode at any moment, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

His formidable fighting prowess and fearless fighting spirit made him the most troublesome opponent for the Allied Forces.

Although Shennong was the leader of the tribe, he was unable to summon the deity Shennong.

Shennong, the revered deity, has a special status, transcending ordinary conflicts. His existence is related to a grander order and balance between heaven and earth, and he is destined not to arbitrarily interfere in such tribal disputes.

On the Xuanyuan side, there was no corresponding deity to directly assist them.

Lin Yuan knew that the key to victory or defeat in this war largely depended on the outcome of the battle between Chi You and Ying Long, the two most powerful deities.

Their combined strength far exceeds what ordinary people imagine; a victory for either side would drastically alter the course of the battlefield.

If Yinglong wins, with his immense power and influence on the battlefield, Chiyou's side will be in dire straits, with no chance of resistance.

Conversely, if Chi You were to defeat Ying Long, he would be able to move freely and the allied forces' defenses could collapse instantly.

This battle is not only a contest between two tribes, but also a showdown between top experts, and its outcome will profoundly affect the future of the entire Shan Hai world.

Standing atop the celestial dog, Lin Yuan gazed intently in the direction of Yinglong and Chiyou, silently pondering how to maximize his role in this chaotic battle and help the allied forces achieve final victory.

It also allows one to gain benefits.

(End of this chapter)