I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 217 - 159: Refine Water into Ice to Sustain the Mirage!【First Update!】

Chapter 217: Chapter 159: Refine Water into Ice to Sustain the Mirage!【First Update!】

High Willow City, Inner City, Liu Zun Temple.

Today, the temple had already undergone various arrangements with a massive presence of guard armies, their formation solemn.

All incense burners diligently performed their duties, daring not to slacken.

This was because the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion had personally visited the temple to offer incense to Liu Venerate.

Among the temple priests of Liu Venerate Temple, except for the Great Temple Priest and the fifth temple priest in charge of rotating duties at the Observatory Tower, the other ten had all gathered.

"The Lord is considerate," the second temple priest said softly, "It’s a pity that in this season, Liu Venerate is in deep slumber, otherwise divine light would surely be bestowed."

"No matter, I am here not for blessings from Liu Venerate," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion gently stroked his beard, smilingly said, "It’s merely out of reverence for Liu Venerate, he who protects the citizens of this city, and ensures the safety of the Human Clan, deserves my offering of three sticks of incense."

"With the cultivation of a Lord such as yourself, offering three sticks of incense today equals that of millions of people," the second temple priest slowly greeted, "the Great Temple Priest is in a crucial period and cannot appear, so I represent him in thanking the Lord for his offering."

"Just a small token of respect, as it should be."

The Lord of Residual Prison Mansion waved his hand and looked outside, then said, "And what is this, bucket after bucket?"

"Ten days ago, I commanded the entire city to collect dew, and in each bucket of dew, a drop of True God Dew has been added."

"True God Dew? Is that collected from the body of Liu Venerate himself?"

"Indeed."

"By the looks of it, is it to be transported outside the city?"

"It will soon be transported to the outside of the inner city walls, where the Great City Guard will use True Qi to remove the heat and Refine Water into Ice for creating mirages."

"This is in preparation for tomorrow’s battle?" exclaimed the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion, "With this dew turned into ice, reflecting the light from the Divine Mirror atop the Observatory Tower, even the people in the outer city don’t need to be on the battlefield to witness the battle."

"Exactly," the second temple priest nodded slightly.

"Since the ’New Law’ was introduced into Qifeng Prefecture, all sorts of miraculous methods have truly been astonishing," reflected the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion.

"The spreading of the New Law indeed benefits the Human Clan," the second temple priest also couldn’t help but remark emotionally.

"It seems I must also send someone to learn the New Law at Qifeng Prefecture," the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion thus spoke, adding, "Is the location for tomorrow’s appointment set? I heard it was Linjiang Square in the outer city?"

"With people coming from all directions, it exceeds the initial expectations, very lively and thus chaotic," the second temple priest said smilingly, "Initially, it was set at Linjiang Square, but whether it was the city’s inhabitants or guests from outside, all surged into the square, the crowd too large to manage, thus, the location for the appointment has been set in the inner city."

"So, in the inner city, there’s also Refine Water into Ice, attracting divine light, reflecting mirages?" the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion asked, "Such a vast inner city, can it not accommodate so many people either?"

"Since the foundation of High Willow City, its purpose has been to protect the Human Clan, the city already has a large population, adding many more guests truly overburdens it," the second temple priest spoke with a slightly solemn tone, continuing, "With so many people, things become chaotic, hence the need to separate people... moreover, there’s the need to guard against Tribulation Ash."

"Such an extensive effort, is it feasible?" the Lord of Residual Prison Mansion pondered upon hearing this.

"Recently, business in all sectors of High Willow City has been booming, even street vendors are making a fortune," the second temple priest let out a laugh, remarking, "the City Guard Mansion places utmost importance on this battle!"

"Li Shen Sect sent a declaration of war, and these two kids’ duel has caused such a tumult,"

The Lord of Residual Prison Mansion muttered to himself, as if pondering something, "To reap such benefits?"

——

Linjiang Station.

Chief Clerk Yang’s face was wan, his hair somewhat disheveled.

Meng Lu, Feng Hui, Zou Jin, Zheng Liu, and others also looked quite weary.

"The Daytime Patrol and the Night Patrol recently also have been short of people, unable to assist us," Feng Hui whispered.

"Is it because we acted on Master Wu’s orders, capturing the head of the square and some people from the Outer South Government Office?" Chief Clerk Yang furrowed his brow.

"They wouldn’t dare, given Master Wu’s notorious reputation for ferocity," Feng Hui whispered, "It’s genuinely a shortage of manpower."

"What about the city defense?" Chief Clerk Yang asked.

"The city defense is even more exhausted, stretched thin," Meng Lu whispered back.

"With such circumstances, the Outer South Bureau hasn’t sent more personnel, nor has the City Guard Mansion sent people?" Chief Clerk Yang mused, "It seems the site of the duel isn’t in our Linjiang Square."

"Many who came to High Willow City did so because of Master Wu’s reputation. Recently, Linjiang Square has been overcrowded, unable to accommodate more," Zou Jin, an old hand, pondered, "It must have been designated inside the city."

"Since we can’t call for help, my fellow ensigns, let’s endure a bit more hardship today!" Chief Clerk Yang, rubbing his brow, said, "Master Wu previously mentioned that the overall building of the inner city had two Flag Commanders and twenty-four ensigns assigned by Master Wu to assist us at Linjiang Station. By tonight, things should improve."

"A little hardship is fine," Meng Lu paused, then said, "It’s just a pity I couldn’t witness Master Wu displaying his divine might, fiercely battling the Little Divine Sect. Truly a regret of my life."

"I guessed you all felt this way!"

A laugh came from outside. It was Lin Xiaoqi, transformed from the Little White Ape, who clucked, "Master Wu had Xu Qing from the Outer South Bureau bring a block of ice from the Temple to Linjiang Square for viewing the battle."

"Where is Master Wu?"

Chief Clerk Yang quickly advanced forward.

"He’s secluded himself in preparation for battle."

Lin Xiaoqi moved closer and said in a low voice, "I came here following Master Wu’s intent."

Chief Clerk Yang promptly said, "The deed is in hand."

Lin Xiaoqi heard this and breathed a sigh of relief, then said, "Send a message to the City Guard Mansion that Master Wu’s responsibility is to defend Linjiang Station, overseeing the expansion of the outer city... He can’t step away from duty."

Chief Clerk Yang was momentarily stunned, and in a low voice asked, "What does Master Wu mean by this?"

Lin Xiaoqi responded, "It means that the venue of the duel isn’t up to others to decide. Master Wu is in Linjiang Square and has no intention of leaving his jurisdiction. If the Little Divine Sect wants to battle, they must come to Linjiang Square!"