Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

Who is that person?

What is their origin?

Why do the myriad beasts worship him?

The Qin soldiers raised their heads to look at the cliff, suspicion evident in their eyes.

However, they immediately understood.

Earlier, the young General Wang Li mentioned birds delivering medicine, and after entering the mountain, they saw mountain monkeys commanding bee swarms, old turtles fishing in the river, and giant bears farming in the fields, along with the current scene of beasts kneeling in worship.

Combining with the words of the village chief and villagers of Peach Garden Village, could the person sitting on that cliff be the so-called Mountain God mentioned by the villagers?!

”Could that person be the Mountain God from the villagers’ stories?”

”It must be, or why else would the beasts worship?”

”In my observation, there is indeed something extraordinary about his bearing.”

A few soldiers with long spears whispered in low voices, yet they felt a chill run down their spines as they spoke.

The others glanced to the side, only to see General Wang Jian glaring at them angrily, causing them to be scared out of their wits.

”After this matter is settled, each of you will receive fifty lashes, so you dare not speak nonsense again!”

”General, calm your anger, we realize our mistake!”

Facing Wang Jian’s punishment, the soldiers did not dare look directly at him, knowing they had spoken out of turn, they quickly knelt on the ground to apologize.

Retracting his gaze from those soldiers, Wang Jian again looked towards the person in the white robe on the cliff.

Punishing those who spoke rashly was only to stabilize the army’s morale, preventing rumors from spreading and everybody discussing matters of the alchemist.

However.

In his heart, Wang Jian too was astonished and puzzled by the identity of the person in the white robe on the cliff.

He must be the so-called Mountain God from the villagers, or rather, an alchemist!

If he is indeed an alchemist, then why do these beasts worship him?

Are the strange phenomena happening in this world and all the odd encounters after entering the mountain related to him?

If this is true...

Then his divine skills could be said to be astonishing through the ages!

Wang Jian looked up, gazing at the person in the white robe on the cliff.

He also didn’t know that the person in the white robe on the cliff was looking at him.

The Qin army...

On the cliff above, Ji Zhi, sitting cross-legged, slightly turned his head, looking down at the Qin soldiers surrounded by the myriad beasts.

Through persistent Qi Refinement and Body Tempering, Ji Zhi’s eyes, ears, mouth, and nose had transcended, far surpassing ordinary mortal bodies.

Even though he was far from the Qin soldiers, he could clearly see each of their faces.

Ever since the Qin army approached the field area, Ji Zhi’s Divine Sense had perceived them, but he was focusing on meditation at the time and could not be distracted, so he did not check further.

Now, looking at their attire and weapons, he realized that the ones entering the deep mountains were a formation of one hundred Qin soldiers.

Yet, so what if they were the Qin army?

Ji Zhi did not fear them, especially since they were currently trapped among the beasts, unable to move, there was nothing to fear.

During previous cultivation, Ji Zhi had already understood the method of communicating with beasts and birds, so he could communicate with them seamlessly and without obstacles.

Initially, a few mountain monkeys and birds became enlightened under Ji Zhi’s guidance!

Since then, having no way to repay him, they often stayed by Ji Zhi’s side, fetching water, picking wild fruits, providing shade...

Ji Zhi did not accept their service for nothing; during breaks in his practice, he would occasionally guide them, allowing their intellect to further grow.

However, animals also communicate with each other.

The matter of Ji Zhi having divine skills soon spread far and wide, and all the beasts and birds in the mountains quickly knew.

The number of animals coming to listen to Ji Zhi’s lectures increased, spreading over the mountains and covering the skies.

Consequently, with Ji Zhi needing to focus on his own cultivation, he couldn’t guide every single beast and bird individually.

Thus, Ji Zhi chose a day to give a lecture to all the beasts and birds together.

Today was the day of the lecture, but coincidentally, the Qin army entered the mountains.

Although not knowing the purpose of the Qin army entering the mountains, it was best to avoid them. Ji Zhi wanted to focus on cultivation and did not wish to get involved with them.

However, with all the beasts already present, eagerly seeking knowledge, Ji Zhi couldn’t bear to send them away, deciding to lecture first and deal with other matters after the class.

After making his decision, Ji Zhi calmed his mind and meditated quietly for a moment, allowing his spirit to settle.

The beasts dared not disturb, maintaining their kneeling posture, perfectly still.

The same went for Wang Jian and the others, who didn’t dare move, only able to look around, not knowing what the animals were waiting for.

Breathing evenly, mind clear, and organs calm.

After a moment of meditation, Ji Zhi felt refreshed, insights arising in his mind. Immediately, he used the Sound Transmission Technique, allowing him to send his voice far without speaking, ensuring clarity to the listener.

”Rise!”

Ji Zhi’s voice, carried by the Sound Transmission Technique, descended from the heavens, spreading to all living beings beneath the cliff.

Through the nourishment of Qi Refinement, Ji Zhi’s voice was like a resounding bell impacting the soul, each word deep and clear.

Upon hearing this, the myriad beasts rose, swaying left and right in ecstasy.

With the lecture finally about to begin, and eager to hear the sage’s wondrous teachings, the response was an uproar: birds flapped their wings, monkeys howled, tigers roared in the forest...

Even Wang Jian and the others were shocked, never having heard a voice so full of energy and magnetism.

They were astonished for two reasons:

First, how could the person in the white robe sitting on the cliff, though distant from the beasts, not seem to shout or yell, yet send his voice like reaching into a satchel, directly into their ears, and echoing in their hearts?!

Second, the white-robed figure commanded the beasts to stand, all birds and beasts immediately obeyed, could it be that these creatures understood human speech?!

Astonished, Wang Jian ordered the soldiers to stay still and quietly listen to what the person in the white robe would say.

”I have just had an insight, and I’ll share it with you, hoping you will ponder it carefully and savor it well.”

”However, the enlightenment of the Dao, whether in everyday life, or in your every word and deed, or in your heart’s pursuit of the Dao, is far from being imparted solely through my teaching.”

”I deliver the lecture, but the enlightenment is yours.”

Roar——

Screech——

Coo——coo——

Upon hearing this, all the beasts bowed down again, making sounds in response.

Judging by the beasts’ reactions, Wang Jian and the others were amazed, confirming that the birds and beasts could indeed understand human speech!

Amidst the astonishment of Wang Jian and the others, Ji Zhi, on the cliff, imparted a fraction of his awakened Dao insights to the beasts beneath him.

In the vast valley, with tens of thousands of beasts and horses silent, aside from Ji Zhi’s lecturing words, there was no other sound.

The birds and beasts held their breath, listening intently.

Amidst it all, the Qin soldiers, including Wang Jian, were so shocked by the scene before them, they were left speechless, trembling in their hands and feet.

”These beasts are actually listening intently to the lecture like schoolchildren, how astonishing!!”

”Strange indeed, strange indeed!”

Two soldiers on the edge of the beasts, upon witnessing the scene, couldn’t help but whisper cautiously in amazement.

Yet, before they could say a few words, they were slapped to the ground by a passing hand from the side.

Ah——

The two spat blood, unable to hold back a cry.

”What happened?”

The focused Wang Jian and others, startled by the noise, trembled in their shoulders, immediately looking towards the sound.

There, they saw an enormous mountain spirit, one paw on the ground, the other raised, with forefinger pressed to its lips, facing the two soldiers it had just slapped:

Shh——!