From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 235 I am Shanbo
You Ming stood atop the 352-zhang-high cliff of Youchen Mountain.

Behind them stretched layers of gray and white clouds, and faintly, it seemed that evil and foul air were about to invade from all directions.

But the invisible divine light emanated, purifying all the impurities.

This is why You Ming was unwilling to accept the position of "Shanbo"—it was truly a difficult job.

You need to be constantly vigilant about this land that has not yet been fully digested.

However, just as his thoughts were turning, suddenly bells and drums sounded in the distance, and auspicious clouds rose.

It turned out that the City God himself had arrived in a divine chariot, holding a jade tablet and a divine seal, standing on a cloud, with a hundred divine officials attending him behind him, solemn and dignified.

It seems that the City God attaches great importance to this matter, and has even personally come forward to support him.

"By the divine authority of this city, You Ming is hereby granted the title of 'Mountain Lord' of the northern branch of Yinshan Mountain, in charge of the five peaks of one mountain and the mountain gods of all routes, holding the rank of seventh grade..." The City God proclaimed loudly, his voice echoing through the mountains and rivers through divine power.

As the decree was issued, a mountain-shaped divine seal appeared above You Ming's head.

This divine seal did not conflict with his original divine authority to grant children. The seal slowly descended and imprinted itself on his brow.

After all, there are too many gods in this world who have multiple roles.

Furthermore, most powerful deities hold multiple divine positions, some real and some nominal, and these positions often originate from different forces.

You Ming never expected that he would get a part-time job so quickly.

The moment he took control of the "Shanbo" authority, he seemed to hear the mountains roaring and the wind whistling through the forest.

The power of the [Youchen Mountain] beneath him seemed to separate and intertwine with You Ming's consciousness, giving him the illusion that he had become a tree in the mountain, with his roots constantly taking root deep within the mountain, merging with the entire mountain.

Between his brows, the power bestowed by the divine decree transformed into a golden pattern that continuously adhered to You Ming's brow.

At that moment, he seemed to feel the spirits of the five peaks and one mountain under his jurisdiction tremble simultaneously, and the main ridge of Youchen Mountain, where he was located, was like an awakened spine, shuddering slightly. It was as if countless mountain eyes, rock mouths, cliff crevices, streams, and vines had come to life, all silently gazing at him, the newly appointed Mountain Lord.

You Ming then truly felt that he had been incorporated into the orthodox order of this mountain range.

Immediately, the previously dormant mountain energy surged forth from the main peak of Youchen like a tide.

They have no form, yet they surge like a tide within the body of the wandering bird.

It was a weight unlike anything else that came with the power to grant children.

The power to grant children symbolizes a strong vitality and life force, while the power of the mountain bestows upon him a steadfast and majestic presence that stands eternally unmoved and overlooks all living beings.

……

"I have met... um... Lord Shanbo."

Even though You Ming also served as the Mountain Lord, he did not reside permanently at Youchen Mountain, but continued to live at Yuanling Mountain.

On this day, a god who was twelve feet tall and had a rough face floated in and bowed to You Ming with a slightly reserved expression.

"If you count the days, it's been about ten years since we last saw each other."

You Ming looked at the person in front of him and spoke first.

"Your demeanor remains as elegant as ever."

The deity seemed somewhat uneasy, but still managed a fawning smile.

The deity in question is none other than Zhu Xin, the Night Wanderer.

Previously, in order to curry favor with You Ming, he would rush to report any good news that came from the county government.

However, the relationship between the City God and You Ming became very strained, and they stopped exchanging news altogether, let alone good news.

Zhu Xin was naturally powerless to fight. He did want to curry favor with You Ming, but as a subordinate of the City God, his actions were illegitimate, and he couldn't very well continue running towards Yuanling Mountain.

As time went on, the relationship that had been so hard to maintain gradually became distant.

"Alright, there's no need for all this formality between us."

"I have been invited by the City God to serve as the Mountain God. I think you are a talented person and would like to invite you to serve as the Mountain God of Chijia Peak under my command, with the rank of the eighth grade."

You Ming looked at Zhu Xin and slowly spoke.

Zhu Xin was initially uneasy, but upon hearing these words, he was overjoyed and even felt dizzy, wondering if he had misheard.

He was only a minor god of the ninth rank before, and it seemed like he had no hope of advancing to the eighth rank.

But now, with just a word from You Ming, he wants me to become the mountain god of Chijia Peak?

This is the largest peak under the main vein of Youchen Mountain. Being able to take charge of this peak is equivalent to overcoming several major hurdles in succession, greatly enhancing his status.

He would never have dared to dream of this before.

"What... you're not happy about it?"

Seeing the incredulous look on the other person's face, You Ming couldn't help but tease him.

"thump."

Zhu Xin knelt down completely, his head pressed against the steps. At that moment, he truly felt the urge to die for Lord Shanbo.

"Alright, prepare yourself for the next few days and wait for my imperial decree."

"You've been a wandering spirit for a long time, so you're well-informed and have a clear understanding of all aspects of Changning. I'll have to rely on your help a lot in the future."

You Ming smiled. Although he accepted the title of "Shanbo," he was only responsible for using his own strength to help suppress evil spirits. He devoted most of his energy to giving birth to children and cultivating.

Therefore, he would need a loyal subordinate to share the workload.

Although Zhu Xin was of average talent, he was the first to align himself with him, so You Ming naturally reciprocated by taking this opportunity to bring him over.

……

The glow of dawn had not yet faded from the peaks of Yinshan Mountain. The sky was just beginning to lighten, the mountain wind was like a tide, and the clouds and mist were like a sea.

Countless mountain spirits seemed to have been summoned, draped in grass and wrapped in animal bones, and gathered among the five peaks of a mountain, piling stones to form an altar and offering fire as a ritual.

It must be said that the City God's decision to appoint You Ming as "Shanbo" was indeed a brilliant one.

These mountain spirits were originally led by Youming. After Youming became the mountain master of the five peaks of the nearby mountain, all the mountain spirits completely submitted to him.

There is a mysterious resonance between the two sides, which has strengthened You Ming's divine position to a certain extent.

The intense incense smoke produced was also inexhaustible, rising into the void.

You Ming was draped in a dark blue robe woven from divine fire and mountain energy, and held the [Mountain Lord Seal] in his hand. The seal was decorated with patterns that resembled coiled dragons, and it also carried the sound of mountains muttering.

He was now displaying the authority of the [Shanbo] branch, and therefore he appeared to be full of primal and vibrant energy.

Among the five mountain peaks dozens of miles away from him, besides Zhu Xin, there were four other deities standing respectfully.

These deities were all mountain gods selected by You Ming from various peaks.

You Ming swept his divine sense across the area, instantly covering a radius of a hundred miles.

He raised his left palm upward, combining his divine power with the mountain energy to form a miniature mountain range. Then, in an instant, like thunderous drums, streams of golden light with seal script flowed from the miniature mountain range, transforming into five giant imperial edicts that shot down towards the five peaks.

(End of this chapter)