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Chapter 251 General Shen Gongbao, the Water-Dividing General!!!
Inside Lin Qingge's large villa, the sacred and vast ocean atmosphere still lingered.
Lin Qingge held onto the edge of the table with one hand. Although her pretty face was a little pale, her beautiful eyes sparkled with an unprecedented brilliance.
She felt an indescribable power flowing through her body, as if the entire ocean had become her support. That feeling of mutual understanding allowed her to clearly perceive every wave on the East China Sea, even though they were thousands of miles apart.
Su Fan looked at the national goddess on the screen, whose temperament had changed drastically, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
This is Mazu, after all.
In the Chinese mythological system, although he is not a war god who destroys the world, he is definitely one of the most popular gods in terms of worship and divine status.
"Ms. Lin, how are you feeling now?"
Su Fan asked, his voice filled with anticipation.
"Can you sense the divine level of Mazu?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Qingge slowly closed her eyes, carefully sensing the surging divine power within her body.
A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes, her red lips parted slightly, and she uttered two words:
"SS-rank".
boom!
As soon as those two words were uttered, the live stream chat, which had been flooded with comments like "Mazu is awesome," went completely silent for a full second.
Immediately afterwards, the barrage of comments exploded like a burst dam!
"Holy crap?! What did I just hear? Am I hearing things?"
"Double...double S-rank?! My God!"
"Another SS-level Chinese deity! The streamer is amazing!"
"We won! We won completely! Who dares to say that China has no gods now? Come out and show yourselves!"
"My mom asked me why I was kneeling while watching the live stream. It's because I was worshipping a real deity!"
"Lin Qingge is my goddess from now on! Anyone who dares to speak ill of her is going against me, and against the ocean!"
The screen was flooded with gift effects again, and the servers groaned under the terrifying surge of traffic.
Su Fan also clenched his fist tightly.
SS-rank!
As expected!
As the Empress of Heaven, Mazu was bestowed titles by successive dynasties and gathered incense offerings from countless people, making her an absolutely top-tier figure.
With this great expert in charge, China's coastal defenses can be described as impregnable!
"very good."
Su Fan looked at the screen and earnestly instructed:
"Miss Lin, you have just awakened, and the divine power within you is not yet fully stable. You also forcibly performed a divine act just now, so your body should be very weak right now."
"In the next few days, you must rest and recuperate, and take walks by the sea more often, which will help you to integrate with the divine power of Mazu."
Lin Qingge nodded obediently. At this moment, she had shed her superstar aura and looked more like a well-behaved student.
"I understand, thank you, Teacher Su Fan."
She bowed deeply to the camera, saying, "I will never forget this kindness. If there is ever any need for me in the future, I will do my utmost."
After saying that, she disconnected the video call at Su Fan's prompting.
Although the person left, the popularity of the live stream did not diminish at all. On the contrary, the bombshell of the SS-level attracted even more people to join.
The number of online users has exceeded an astonishing 50 million!
This is an unprecedented and unparalleled record in the entire history of live streaming.
Su Fan glanced at the backstage area.
Good guy.
This last payment not only cleared out the previous interest, but also returned more than half of the principal.
"It seems this system's high-interest loan isn't something I can never repay."
Su Fan was in a great mood. He picked up the water glass next to him, took a sip, and moistened his throat.
"Alright, brothers, let's get excited and our hands tremble."
"Our task tonight is still very important. There are countless gods in China, and Mazu is just the beginning."
"Next, let's welcome our next lucky person!"
As Su Fan spoke, he opened the list of requests to connect with the other person on the live stream.
This time, the number of applicants has reached an outrageous level, and the list is refreshing so fast that it's practically a blur.
"Same as always, random selection, let's see who's lucky."
Su Fan's finger slid rapidly across the screen, then suddenly stopped.
"stop!"
The finger landed on the name of a netizen with the ID "Possessed by bad luck".
"This is the friend. His ID is 'Possessed by the God of Misfortune'? That's... quite a unique name."
Su Fan chuckled and made a joke, then clicked "agree to connect."
beep--
The live stream connection was established.
The screen is split in two.
In the image on the right, a young man appears.
However, the man's appearance was truly unforgettable after just one glance.
He looked to be in his mid-twenties, with huge dark circles under his eyes, messy hair like a bird's nest, a stubble beard, and wearing a wrinkled nightgown.
Most importantly, the background wall behind him was peeling, with a half-broken data cable hanging from it, and he exuded a strong sense of decadence and bad luck.
"Greetings, Master..."
The man was extremely excited when he saw that the video call was successful. He even stammered and his eyes suddenly turned red.
"Holy crap! Su Shen! I really connected? Am I dreaming?"
As he spoke, he pinched his thigh hard, wincing in pain.
The viewers in the live stream were immediately amused.
"Goodness, this guy looks really bad. Those dark circles under his eyes, has he not slept for two weeks?"
"My ID is cursed with bad luck; it truly lives up to its name."
"Brother, did you just escape from a refugee camp?"
Su Fan was also slightly taken aback, then said gently:
"My friend, don't get excited. Since we're connected, it must be fate. What's your name? Is there anything you need verified?"
The man took several deep breaths to calm himself down, and said in a tearful voice:
"Master Su, my name is Zhao Dabao. Please save me!"
"I feel like I can't go on living!"
Su Fan frowned slightly: "Don't rush, tell me slowly, what happened?"
Zhao Dabao wiped his face and said with a bitter expression:
"Master, I'm so unlucky! I've never had a single good thing happen to me in my entire life!"
"Drinking cold water can cause choking, and eating instant noodles without the seasoning packet are common occurrences."
"When I walk down the street, bird droppings always land precisely on my head. When I buy lottery tickets, I always perfectly avoid all the winning numbers. When I look for a job, whichever company I join, that company will go bankrupt within three months!"
"A while ago, I couldn't take it anymore. I heard that you could find good things at the antique market that could change your luck and ward off evil."
"I spent all my savings to buy a statue from an old man."
At this point, Zhao Dabao carefully moved something out from the side.
"The old man said that this is a great god who can turn the tide of fate, and as long as you worship him properly, your luck will turn around."
"The result... Waaaaah..."
Zhao Dabao burst into tears on the spot, "Ever since I brought this thing home, my luck has only gotten worse!"
"I got chased by a dog when I went out, twisted my ankle going downstairs, and yesterday the pressure cooker exploded while I was cooking, almost killing me!"
"Master Su, please take a look. Have I been scammed? Is this some kind of evil deity?"
Listening to Zhao Dabao's tearful complaints, the viewers in the live stream felt sorry for him, but they couldn't help but laugh.
"Pfft... It's not very kind of me, but I really can't help it. Is this guy just unlucky?"
"Which companies do you work for that go bankrupt? This is a weapon of causality!"
"Quickly let Su Shen take a look at that statue, lest it really be an evil thing."
Su Fan's gaze fell on the statue next to Zhao Dabao.
The statue was not large, and its entire body was a strange black color. The material was neither wood nor iron.
The sculpture depicts a Taoist priest.
But this Taoist priest looked rather peculiar.
He had a goatee, high cheekbones, and his eyes were not as kind and gentle as those of other gods; instead, they revealed a cunning and sinister look.
What is most striking is the mount beneath Him.
It was a black leopard with bared fangs, its ferocity fully revealed. Moreover, the Taoist priest's head was turned backward, as if he were calling out to someone.
Just one glance.
Su Fan's eyelids twitched wildly a few times.
A familiar yet distant memory instantly welled up in my mind.
What the hell!
Su Fan almost couldn't help but swear.
No wonder Zhao Dabao is so unlucky.
He didn't just invite a god back to ensure safety; he invited a patriarch back to cause trouble!
This great deity is extremely famous in the history of Chinese mythology, and can even be described as infamous.
"brother……"
Su Fan looked at Zhao Dabao with an extremely strange expression, even showing a hint of sympathy.
"I really don't know whether to call your luck good or bad."
Zhao Dabao felt uneasy under Su Fan's gaze, and his hand trembled, almost causing him to drop the statue.
"Master... Master, don't scare me! What is this? Is it going to kill me? Is it too late to throw it away now?"
"Don't throw it away!"
Su Fan quickly stopped him, "If you throw it away, you'll probably be unlucky for the rest of your life."
He cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Zhao Dabao, what you're holding in your hands isn't some kind of evil god."
"He is a genuine Chinese deity, and a powerful one at that, who played a crucial role in the Investiture of the Gods!"
Zhao Dabao was stunned: "Huh? A righteous god? Then why am I so unlucky?"
Su Fan gave a wry smile: "Because this expert's attributes are a bit special."
He faced the camera, his voice rising a few decibels:
"Everyone, watch carefully!"
"This great deity is a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun. Although he joined the Chan Sect, he befriended the myriad immortals of the Jie Sect."
"His eloquence was remarkable; with a simple 'Fellow Daoist, please wait,' he sent countless immortals of the Jie Sect to the Investiture of the Gods!"
"He is... General Shen Gongbao, the Water Divider!"
As soon as Su Fan finished speaking, the netizens in the live broadcast room who had read Su Fan's "Chinese Divine Manual" instantly went wild.
"Holy crap!!! Shen Gongbao?!"
"Fellow Daoist, please wait?! Is that the legendary weapon based on the first law of causality?"
"Hahaha, that's hilarious! Of all people to invite, this guy had to bring back Shen Gongbao to ward off evil spirits?"
"Shen Gongbao, I heard you want to change your fate? Fine, I'll send you to the Investiture of the Gods to become a deity. How much of a change is that?"
"No wonder this guy's unlucky. Shen Gongbao is notorious for ruining his teammates; anyone who gets involved with him is doomed!"
Zhao Dabao's face turned green as he looked at the comments.
"Shen...Shen Gongbao? Is that the bad guy?"
His hand trembled, and tears welled up again. "Master, does that mean I'm doomed? I don't want to be on the Investiture of the Gods!"
Su Fan waved his hand, reassuringly saying:
"Don't panic."
"Although Shen Gongbao is a villain in mythology, he does have real abilities."
"Although He was filled into the eye of the North Sea, He was eventually appointed as the Water Divider General, in charge of the East Sea, watching the sunrise in the morning and turning the Milky Way in the evening, dispersing in summer and freezing in winter, in an endless cycle."
"Moreover, gods themselves are neither absolutely good nor evil; the key lies in how they are used."
"The reason you're having bad luck is because you didn't awaken Him at all; you were only affected by the trace of chaotic aura emanating from Him."
"Once awakened, as long as you can gain His approval, this great god's abilities are quite terrifying."
A glint of light flashed in Su Fan's eyes.
What are Shen Gongbao's abilities?
That was misfortune, a curse, chaos!
If used on one's own people, it would definitely be a disaster.
But what if you use it on the enemy?
Imagine two armies facing off, and Zhao Dabao shouts something to the enemy general:
"Fellow Daoist, please wait!"
Then the other person might fall to their death while walking, choke to death while drinking water, or suffer a qi deviation during cultivation...
This scene is absolutely stunning!
This is simply a strategic-level weapon of mass destruction!
"Really...really?" Zhao Dabao asked, half-believing. "Master, how do I awaken Him?"
Su Fan's expression turned serious: "Do as I say."
"Make sure the idol is facing you."
"Then, he bit his middle finger and put a drop of blood on Shen Gongbao's forehead."
"Remember, when you chant the mantra, what you should be thinking about is not praying for good luck, but..."
Su Fan paused, his tone becoming somewhat playful, "Instead, you should think about venting all the bad luck and resentment you've accumulated over the years!"
"Shen Gongbao has an eccentric personality and dislikes orthodoxy. The more you complain and resent, the more he will appreciate you!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dabao exclaimed, "I know how to do this!"
I don't have much else to say, but the resentment I've harbored for so many years is heavier than any ghost's!
Without saying a word, he picked up the fruit knife on the table, gritted his teeth, and cut his finger.
Blood dripped down, landing precisely on the forehead of the Shen Gongbao statue.
Nourishes—
With a slight sound, the drop of blood was instantly absorbed by the statue.
The originally jet-black statue suddenly emitted a strange purple light.
"Repeat after me!"
Su Fan's voice became deep, carrying a seductive power.
"Those who follow the Chan sect cultivate the Great Dao; the true essence of the Five Elements is hidden within!"
With red eyes, Zhao Dabao roared at the top of his lungs, as if he wanted to shout out all the grievances he had held for over twenty years:
"Those who cultivate the Great Dao under the Chan Sect, the true secrets of the Five Elements are hidden within!!!"
"Moving mountains and overturning seas reveals profound mysteries; heads fall and grow back!"
"Moving mountains and overturning seas reveals profound mysteries; heads fall and grow back!!!"
As Zhao Dabao roared, the statue began to tremble violently.
A dark purple mist emanated from the statue, instantly enveloping the entire room.
The live stream feed became somewhat blurry, as if even the signal was being interfered with by this ominous atmosphere.
Netizens felt a chill even through the screen.
"Why do I feel a little cold..."
"This style is completely different from the Mazu image we just saw! That one was sacred, but this one feels a bit eerie?"
"Nonsense, Shen Gongbao! You expect Him to be holy?"
Su Fan stared intently at the screen, his speech quickening:
"The last two sentences!"
"A simple 'Fellow Daoist, please wait a moment,' and I'll send you to the Investiture of the Gods!!!"
Zhao Dabao was now completely absorbed in the scene. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at the statue, roaring hysterically:
"A single phrase, 'Fellow Daoist, please wait,' will send you to the ranks of the gods!!!"
"Junior Zhao Dabao respectfully welcomes General Fenshui..."
"Shen Gongbao!!!"
boom!!!
The moment the words fell.
The light bulb in Zhao Dabao's room exploded without warning.
In the darkness, two eerie green lights appeared.
Those are the eyes of the black panther beneath the statue.
Immediately afterwards, a slightly high-pitched voice, carrying three parts mockery and seven parts arrogance, suddenly rang out in the darkness:
"what?"
"Such strong resentment, such pure bad luck."
"Young man, your destiny is quite to my liking."
brush!
A brilliant purple light shone forth.
A tall, slender figure emerged from the purple mist.
He was dressed in a black Taoist robe, holding a whisk, and riding on the back of a huge black panther.
His face wore a half-smile, and his narrow eyes seemed to hold endless calculations.
The Chinese deity, General Shen Gongbao, descends!
Zhao Dabao was so frightened by the Taoist priest floating in the air that his legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.
"Gods... immortals..."
Shen Gongbao glanced at him and flicked his whisk lightly.
"Since you have awakened this humble monk, then it must be fate."
"Although you are of mediocre talent, this bad luck is a rare source of nourishment."
"Very well, I will take your bad luck with me. From now on, you will be my servant in the human world."
After saying that, Shen Gongbao took a light breath towards Zhao Dabao.
call--
Visible to the naked eye, wisps of grayish-black gas flew out of Zhao Dabao's body and were inhaled into Shen Gongbao's nose.
Zhao Dabao felt a sudden lightness all over his body; the heaviness that had been pressing down on him for over twenty years vanished instantly!
His dark circles seemed to have faded, and his eyes looked clearer.
"Thank you so much, Great Immortal!" Zhao Dabao kowtowed repeatedly in excitement.
Shen Gongbao sneered, "Don't be in such a hurry to thank me."
"My divine power is called misfortune."
"From this day forward, you can control this power. If anyone provokes you, you only need to say those five words to them..."
Shen Gongbao narrowed his eyes, a dangerous smile curving his lips:
"Fellow Daoist, please wait."
"At that time, the consequences will fall, leaving him unable to live or die."
In the live stream, all the netizens gasped in shock.
This is insane...
That's insane!
but……
Why does this sound so awesome?!
"Holy crap! The causality weapon is confirmed!"
"Zhao Dabao's really something now! Who dares to mess with him? He can just send them on their way with a simple 'Fellow Daoist, please wait!'"
"This is an absolute game-changer in team battles! From now on, in nation wars, we can just have Zhao Dabao stand at the front and shout at the enemy!"
Shen Gongbao: As long as I'm still here, the other side has no chance of winning!
Su Fan nodded in satisfaction as he watched this scene.
[Congratulations, host, on successfully identifying and awakening the Chinese deity—Shen Gongbao!]
[Popularity points reached: 600 million!]
[Due to Shen Gongbao's special attributes, the host receives a special reward: a Misfortune Exemption Card (which can withstand one instance of fatal bad luck).]
Su Fan grinned.
The Chinese mythology camp has gained another powerful member!
Moreover, he is a magic-based assassin who is difficult to defend against!
Meanwhile, on the other side of the ocean.
In a secluded conference room, a group of men in black robes were sitting together.
One of them looked at the live stream on the screen with a face so gloomy it could drip water.
"Mazu... Shen Gongbao..."
"The awakening of Chinese deities is happening too fast."
"That kid named Su Fan must be eliminated."
The man in the first seat, dressed in black, slowly raised his head, revealing a pair of eyes as sharp as a venomous snake.
"No rush."
"Since they want to play, let's play along."
"Pass down the order to activate the 'Yamata no Orochi' Awakening Plan."
"besides……"
"Get those surviving Onmyoji from the Land of Sakura ready. Haven't they always wanted revenge? Their chance has come!"
"This time, I will turn the waters of China into a true Dead Sea!"