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

Chen Ziyang couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, are you still wary of that Lord of the Azure Lotus?"

Chen Wuji glanced at him and said solemnly, "It's not fear, but awe."

Upon hearing this, both Chen Xueli and Chen Ziyang fell silent.

They rarely heard such praise from Chen Wuji.

Especially people like Chen Wuji.

He practiced boxing his whole life, and his style was fierce and domineering.

Even when facing a formidable opponent in the ninth round, he never bowed his head.

But now, he actually used the word "reverence".

Chen Ziyang couldn't help but ask, "Grandpa, is that person really that terrifying?"

Chen Wuji said in a deep voice, "If that person had wanted to kill me that day, I would not have been able to leave Black Dragon Mountain."

At that time, he took his grandson Chen Ziyang and granddaughter Chen Xueli into Black Dragon Mountain to look for opportunities.

Witnessing the Lord of the Azure Lotus withstand the missile with his own eyes, one can imagine how terrifying its power was. A fifth-order being is beyond the reach of even a martial arts grandmaster.

Once you truly face it, you'll understand just how desperate you feel inside.

Chen Ziyang and the other man fell silent instantly.

Chen Wuji said, "Therefore, the first rule after the establishment of the Martial Alliance is that no martial artist may trespass into the core area of ​​the Azure Lotus Forbidden Zone."

"If anyone doesn't listen, don't blame me for not warning them when they die."

Chen Ziyang swallowed hard: "What about the outer perimeter of Black Dragon Mountain?"

Chen Wuji said coldly, "Fool! This great era is about to begin. Where can't you find opportunities? Going to Black Dragon Mountain is just courting death. Utterly foolish."

After being reprimanded by Chen Wuji, Chen Ziyang and the other man immediately lowered their heads, not daring to refute him at all.

at the same time.

At Black Dragon Lake, Chu Zhou was unaware that he had become an unapproachable figure in Chen Wuji's eyes.

Of course, even if he knew, he wouldn't care too much.

At that moment, all his attention was focused on the system notification.

"Ding, countdown to the second spiritual energy tide: seven days. This tide will greatly increase the concentration of spiritual energy in the world."

"The probability of mutation in ordinary life forms has increased, the probability of breakthrough in alien beasts has increased, and the activity of contaminated nodes has increased."

"Multiple strongholds have been detected. It is recommended to stabilize the restricted area system in advance."

Chu Zhou looked at the prompt and a thought struck him.

Just like in the previous life, the second spiritual tide marked the beginning of a true upheaval in the entire world.

The first tide is just the beginning of the revival of spiritual energy.

Many ordinary organisms mutated, and a few humans awakened.

The restricted area was beginning to take shape, but the second tide was different.

From this point onward, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will experience an explosive growth.

Mountains and rivers will expand, spiritual lands will be revived, and the true masters of forbidden zones will appear one after another.

Thinking of this, Chu Zhou's voice echoed throughout Black Dragon Mountain.

"All family members, heed my command."

In an instant, all over Black Dragon Mountain.

The mountain demon suddenly looked up, Xuanjia opened his eyes, Qingfeng vines swayed, and the Black Tiger King stopped his patrol.

Little Jinbao swooped down from the sky, and beside the abandoned well in Linjiang City, Baishan Jun also opened his tiger eyes.

Chu Zhou's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority: "The second spiritual energy tide will arrive in seven days. From today onwards, Black Dragon Mountain will enter a state of tidal alert."

"Qingfeng".

Qingfeng respectfully replied, "Master."

Chu Zhou said, "Retract the outer vines and seal off the core area of ​​Black Dragon Mountain."

"During the tides, no exotic beasts are allowed to enter the fifty-mile radius of Black Dragon Lake."

"Those who disobey will be killed."

Qingfeng's voice was icy: "Yes, sir."

The next moment, countless vines around the entire perimeter of Black Dragon Mountain trembled simultaneously, and the originally expanding plant network began to contract.

However, this contraction does not mean a weakening of defense.

Instead, it's like a large net, which has changed from a loose state to a taut state.

Any living being that steps in will be killed instantly.

Chu Zhou continued, "Black Armor."

Within the underground river, water patterns lit up on the Xuanjia tortoise shell: "Your subordinate is here, guarding the underground water veins."

"During the tides, if pollution leaks from the underground river, it will be sealed off immediately."

Xuanjia's voice was deep: "Master, rest assured, the Dark River will remain intact, and Black Dragon Lake will remain undisturbed."

Chu Zhou nodded in satisfaction, then his gaze fell on the southwest Ape Valley: "Mountain King."

Shan Kui stood up; his enormous body was like a small mountain.

"roar!"

Chu Zhou said, "Integrate the Red-Eyed Ape troop and train the first batch of ape soldiers who can truly obey orders within seven days."

The mountain monster grinned; it loved this kind of task.

These past few days, it has beaten those red-eyed apes into submission, and now it can finally be put to good use.

Chu Zhou looked up at the sky again: "Little Jinbao."

Little Jinbao immediately puffed out his chest: "Master, this bird is here!"

Chu Zhou said, "Continue patrolling the north. Do not stray too far from Lingnan. If any unusual polluting odors are detected, report them immediately. Do not approach without authorization."

Little Jinbao was a little disappointed. It thought its owner was finally going to let it go to Changbai Mountain to meet that mad tiger. But soon, it perked up again.

"Don't worry, Master, this bird will keep a close watch on the sky."

Hearing this from afar, Shan Kui couldn't help but let out a low growl.

The meaning was clear: just stop bragging. Little Jinbao immediately bristled: "You big dummy, do you even know what air strategy is?"

"Bird King has taken control of the airspace!"

Chu Zhou ignored their bickering and continued to give the order: "Black Tiger King."

In Blackwood Snake Valley, the Black Tiger King lowered his head.

"Your subordinate is here."

"Guard Blackwood Serpent Valley. During the tides, the broken stele may exhibit unusual behavior. No beasts or humans are allowed to approach the broken stele."

A murderous glint appeared in the Black Tiger King's eyes: "Understood, subordinate."

Finally, Chu Zhou's gaze fell on the abandoned well in Linjiang City: "Lord Baishan."

Beside the abandoned well, Baishanjun stood up.

"Owner."

Chu Zhou said, "Your side is the most dangerous."

"When the tide comes in, the pollution below the crack will inevitably erupt. If we can hold on, we will; if we can't, we will retreat."

Bai Shanjun's tiger-like eyes narrowed: "Master, I will not back down."

Chu Zhou's voice was calm: "I'm not asking you to die. What I need is a living demon king, not a corpse."

Lord Baishan remained silent for a moment, then lowered his head: "Your subordinate understands."

Chu Zhou withdrew his consciousness, and his physical form unfurled five lotus leaves.

As the moonlight fell, a large amount of spiritual energy was absorbed and refined.

The system panel appears.

[Host: Chu Zhou]

[Race: Innate Azure Lotus (Growth Stage)]

[Realm Level: Mid-Fifth Tier]

[Restricted Area: Heilongshan Primary Restricted Area]

[Outer Outposts: Blackwood Serpent Valley (1 star), Abandoned Well in Linjiang City (1 star)]

[Current evolution points: 3826000/5000000]

[Distance to Tier 6: 1174000 Evolution Points]

Chu Zhou looked at the evolution points needed to reach the sixth rank, but he was not anxious.

Seven days may not be enough time for him to break through to the sixth rank.

However, the surge in spiritual energy brought by the second tide will definitely boost the overall strength of Black Dragon Mountain by a significant margin.

The most important thing now is not to force a breakthrough, but to stabilize the penalty area system.

Only when Black Dragon Mountain as a whole is strong will I not become a lonely lotus.

Just then, a sinister voice suddenly came from the direction of the underground ancient city: "Lotus Demon, in seven days, the tide will come down, and all the seals will loosen. You can't stop it."

Chu Zhou glanced at it indifferently: "Thanks for the reminder."

The strange stone paused, suddenly realizing something was wrong. Every time the lotus demon said thank you, it was never a good thing.

Sure enough, Chu Zhou continued, "Things should be a bit easier on your end then, right?"

The strange rock immediately shut up. Seeing that it didn't speak, Chu Zhou asked with some regret, "Why did you stop talking?"

After holding back for a long time, the strange rock finally snorted coldly, "I can't be bothered with you."

Chu Zhou laughed. This old man has learned his lesson.

Time passed day by day.

In the following days, a large number of exotic beasts appeared on the outskirts of Black Dragon Mountain, attracted by the suddenly denser spiritual energy.

As soon as they stepped into the outer perimeter, a group of them were killed by the Azure Vine, and the rest were all driven away and incorporated by the strange beasts of Black Dragon Mountain.

In addition, the spirit fish in Black Dragon Lake also began to evolve. Several silver-scaled spirit fish, each over two meters long, broke through to the second tier, and Xuanjia incorporated them into the aquatic patrol team.

Meanwhile, changes were also taking place in the Southwest Ape Valley, where the first Tier 3 Ape General was born among the Red-Eyed Apes.

It challenged the mountain demon on the spot, but was slapped into the stone wall by the mountain demon. The red-eyed ape thought it could challenge the mountain demon and was now completely obedient.