Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

Chu Zhou ignored the strange rock.

Even if the strange stone couldn't explain Chu Nian's origins, he wasn't going to press him further.

Regardless of how this child was born.

She was conceived from her own origin and recognized herself as God the Father, which is her child.

Anyone who dares to lay a finger on her will be killed.

Chu Zhou's thoughts stirred slightly.

Consciousness descended upon the Changbai Mountain node once more. At this moment, the remaining blood-red pollution on the Changbai Mountain snowfield had largely dissipated.

But the beasts that were injured in the beast tide are still scattered throughout the mountains and forests, with snow wolves lying in the snow, covered in wounds.

A giant ice bear had lost an arm and was barely breathing.

Many low-level beasts were even drained of their life force by the blood sacrifice, leaving them only to wail in agony in the snow.

Changbai Mountain Lord watched this scene with a complex expression in his eyes.

These strange beasts were originally its subordinates.

However, due to the pollution that exists in the forbidden underground, they lose their minds and charge at human defenses.

Less than 30% of the original number have survived.

"Changbai Mountain Lord".

Chu Zhou's voice rang out, and the Tiger King immediately bowed down: "Your subordinate is here. From this day forward, seal off the core area of ​​Changbai Mountain."

"Take all the beasts that are still treatable to the vicinity of the Azure Lotus branch, and I will remove any remaining contamination from them."

Lord Changbai Mountain raised his head, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes: "Thank you, Master."

Chu Zhou said calmly, "Don't rush to thank me. I saved them not because I'm soft-hearted. Since you've accepted my mark, all the strange beasts of Changbai Mountain are now considered part of the Azure Lotus Forbidden Zone."

"I will not allow my power to be arbitrarily corrupted by those underground things."

Lord Changbai Mountain felt a chill run down his spine: "Understood, Your subordinate."

It scrambled to its feet. Despite its severe injuries, the aura of a sixth-tier life form remained: "All beasts of Changbai Mountain, heed my command!"

The Tiger King's voice echoed across the snowfield: "From this day forward, Changbai Mountain will no longer unleash beast tides, humans will not enter the core area, and the strange beasts of the mountain will not be allowed to approach human cities."

"Anyone who disobeys will be killed!"

In the distant mountains and forests, the strange beasts that had miraculously survived raised their heads. Although they were still somewhat confused, they instinctively sensed the purer mountain king's aura emanating from the Tiger King.

Soon, a large number of strange beasts, dragging their wounded bodies, began to approach the location of the Azure Lotus branch.

"Father God."

Chu Nian's voice rang out again: "They are all injured."

Chu Zhou replied, "I understand."

Chu Nian asked softly, "Will Father God save them?"

"We'll save some of them, but we can't let Niannian do it."

Chu Nian calmed down, and Chu Zhou's voice softened a bit: "Nian Nian can help Father God see which strange beasts still have life force in their bodies, but they must not consume their own source energy again."

The tiny consciousness within the lotus seed immediately perked up: "I understand!"

A wisp of soft blue light spread from the lotus seed.

The azure light did not directly enter the bodies of those strange beasts.

Instead, it swept lightly across the snowfield.

Whenever it sweeps over a beast that still has a chance of being saved, it leaves behind a faint blue dot.

Soon, light spots appeared on the bodies of hundreds of strange beasts, while the corpses that had been completely drained of life by the blood sacrifice power remained unresponsive.

"Father God."

Chu Nian's voice was somewhat dejected: "These big dogs, these big guys, Nian Nian can't save them."

Chu Zhou was silent for a moment: "This is not your fault. Life and death are predestined. You have already done enough by saving those who are alive."

Chu Nian seemed to understand but not quite, but when she heard that Chu Zhou didn't blame her, her mood quickly improved.

Chu Zhou controls the Changbai Mountain node.

Dozens of blue-silver roots broke through the soil from below the snowfield.

The roots landed on the strange beasts marked by Chu Nian.

Life force is slowly injected.

The blood-red pollution remaining in their bodies was gradually purified.

The snow wolf that Chu Nian rescued first opened its eyes first and struggled to stand up.

Then it bowed its head towards the lotus stalk and cried out, "Awoo..."

A deep wolf howl echoed across the snowfield.

Changbai Mountain Lord looked at the lotus seed where Chu Nian was, his eyes filled with increasing awe. This newly born little master, although he did not have great power.

Yet she could see the most primal life force of all living beings.

"Father God."

Chu Nian suddenly asked, "Was that big dog thanking Nian Nian?"

Chu Zhou replied, "Yes."

Chu Nian immediately became happy: "Then Nian Nian should save more lives that are worth saving in the future."

Chu Zhou was about to speak.

But the Lord of Changbai Mountain suddenly whispered, "Young master, I will also protect you."

Chu Nian was visibly taken aback for a moment, then asked softly, "Are you Big Cat?"

The massive tiger-like body of Changbai Mountain stood frozen in place.

The eight lotus leaves of the Chu boat swayed gently.

It's kind of funny, the little guy is so cute.

"Niannian, it is the Changbai Mountain Lord. From now on, you can call it Uncle Mountain Lord."

"Uncle Mountain Lord".

Chu Nian immediately called out obediently. Changbai Mountain Lord remained silent for a long time before lowering his head somewhat awkwardly.

"Your subordinate is here."

……

at the same time.

Outside the Changbai Mountain defense line.

Qin Zhenyuan and Lei Zhenyue stood at the edge of the snowfield, watching as a large number of strange beasts retreated on their own and as the green lotus branch continuously purified the pollution in the mountains.

The two remained silent for a long time.

After a moment, Lei Zhenyue said in a low voice, "Qin Gu, do we really want to believe that Lord of the Azure Lotus?"

Qin Zhenyuan looked at the center of Changbai Mountain: "We have no right to disbelieve now. Besides, if he really wanted to attack humans, he wouldn't have saved this defense line today."

Lei Zhenyue remained silent.

Qin Zhenyuan continued, "Notify headquarters that the beast tide in Changbai Mountain has temporarily ended, but from today onwards, the core area of ​​Changbai Mountain will be designated as the highest-level lockdown zone."

"No one may trespass."

"Yes."

Lei Zhenyue responded and turned to walk towards the command post.

Just then, an officer rushed over, looking anxious, and said, "General Lei, there's a situation with the third combat squad."

Lei Zhenyue frowned: "What's going on?"

"When they fought the polluted beasts before, thirty-five awakened individuals had their bodies invaded by the crimson power. Now their wounds are constantly deteriorating, and the medical team's purification medicine is not very effective."

The officer hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Sir, could we ask Qin Gu to invite the Lord of Qinglian...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Lei Zhenyue raised his hand to interrupt him.

He looked at the lotus branch in the center of Changbai Mountain, and after a few breaths of silence, he still came to the command post on this side of the defense line and found Qin Zhenyuan.

"Qin Gu, many of our soldiers are currently contaminated with blood, and it's very difficult to purify them. Do you have any solutions?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhenyuan naturally understood what Lei Zhenyue was thinking. After considering it for a moment, he finally said, "I'll give it a try."

A moment later, Qin Zhenyuan and Lei Zhenyue arrived near the branch of the Green Lotus in Changbai Mountain. Chu Zhou naturally noticed their arrival.

He spoke first, "What's the matter?"

Qin Zhenyuan said, "Lord of the Azure Lotus, the Ninth Bureau owes you a favor from the battle of Changbai Mountain. If you are willing to save those dozens of corrupted warriors, the Ninth Bureau is willing to pay the price."

Chu Zhou said calmly, "There's no need for favors; I don't lack them."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhenyuan fell silent.

Chu Zhou continued, "If you want me to take action, that's not impossible. Starting today, the restricted area of ​​Changbai Mountain will be expanded by 500 kilometers. If you agree to this condition, everything will be fine."

After the second spiritual energy revival, the area of ​​Kyushu expanded dozens of times, and the Changbai Mountain restricted zone was divided into 500 kilometers. Although this area was nothing in Kyushu after the spiritual energy revival.

But the area is not small either.

Lei Zhenyue has always been a proponent of war in the Dragon Kingdom, and he has a very strong attachment to territory.

Originally, I opposed the idea of ​​the Lord of Qinglian designating 500 kilometers of the Black Dragon Mountain in Lingnan as a forbidden zone for Qinglian.

Upon hearing Chu Zhou's proposal to redraw the Changbai Forbidden Zone, his expression immediately changed. "This is absolutely impossible, Lord of the Azure Lotus! Isn't this request going too far?"

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