Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

"Alright, that's it. Can you manage it?"

Ming He looked at Xiao Qian with a kindly expression. Though it seemed slightly awkward, there was undeniably plenty of care and indulgence in his demeanor, completely sincere.

"Disciple Xiao Qian pays her respects to Teacher!"

The young girl Xiao Qian respectfully knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times to Ming He, thus completing her formal apprentice ritual.

"Good! Good! Good! Since you are calling me Teacher, this Ancestor won't be stingy. These three Spiritual Treasures will serve as your ceremonial greeting gifts from me."

Ming He didn't hesitate, and with a wave of his hand, three Spiritual Treasures appeared out of thin air and floated toward Xiao Qian.

One of them was a white lotus platform, pure and flawless. Li Mingzhu had never heard of it before and naturally couldn't recognize it.

The other two were somewhat more familiar, as Li Mingzhu had heard of them before, and their names carried great renown.

They were the Naihe Gui and the Avici Sword, one being a mid-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the other a supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

Li Mingzhu couldn't help but marvel at Ming He's generosity. Most items aside, one must understand that the Avici Sword was one of Ming He's most valued treasures.

The combined power of the Avici Yuan Tu Dual Swords was awe-inspiring. When separated, their might naturally diminished to some extent.

"Congratulations, Senior, on fulfilling your desire. Such magnanimity from the Ancestor is commendable!"

At this moment, Li Mingzhu didn't mind offering some flattery to Ming He. After all, Xiao Qian receiving treasures was something he was genuinely happy about for her.

"No need, no need. This is all thanks to you, little friend. Rest assured, when the Jie Sect has any matters in the future, just send the word, and this Ancestor will give it my all."

Ming He was gracious and showed no intention of reneging on his promises.

"I appreciate your kindness, Senior. If the day comes when I require help, I will certainly not hesitate."

"Very well. If little friend is in no rush, why not spend some more time in this Blood Sea?"

Ming He intended for Li Mingzhu to stay a while longer so that Xiao Qian could fully adapt to the atmosphere of the Blood Sea.

Li Mingzhu, not being in a hurry to leave, found the idea agreeable.

"Good!"

Once it was decided that Li Mingzhu would remain in the Blood Sea for some time, Ming He promptly ordered the Shura Sect followers to make preparations to properly host their guest.

The banquet ended joyously for both host and guest. Following the feast, Li Mingzhu began wandering around the Blood Sea while Ming He took Xiao Qian away for cultivation.

The *Blood God Scripture*, while not comparable to the teachings of a Saint, was still among the top-tier legacies in the Primordial World, far from being simple.

Accompanying Li Mingzhu was Bo Xun, the leader of the Four Great Demon Kings under the Shura Sect. Bo Xun's strength had already reached the Quasi-Saint stage—though only at its initial level, his power was still formidable.

With Bo Xun accompanying him, Ming He was unafraid that Li Mingzhu would get into trouble or cause havoc in the Blood Sea.

After all, Ming He had a vivid impression of Li Mingzhu and feared what kind of chaos he might stir up in the Blood Sea.

As it turned out, Ming He's intuition was correct. Li Mingzhu was indeed planning to create some trouble in the Blood Sea, but it was trouble that would ultimately benefit Ming He.

"Fellow Daoist Bo Xun, may I inquire where the most polluted area of the Blood Sea is located?"

Li Mingzhu asked Bo Xun this question since ordinary methods were naturally useless for locating Wen Dao Ren.

After all, Ming He had resided in the Blood Sea for countless years without discovering Wen Dao Ren. Thus, for Li Mingzhu to succeed, he would have to tread unconventional paths.

Recalling the habits of mosquitoes in later generations, which were usually found in trash heaps, he formed an idea for his query.

As the progenitor of all mosquitoes, Wen Dao Ren likely had a similar habit, did he not?

"Follow me, Fellow Daoist!"

Bo Xun, being straightforward by nature, didn't question Li Mingzhu's motives and immediately led the way.

In the depths of the Blood Sea—what could also be called its source—the surging crimson waters emitted an overwhelmingly foul stench. Floating within were various remnants of broken corpses and shattered fragments of Spiritual Treasures, their origins unknown.

The waters here, though seemingly unpleasant, were actually the ideal material for crafting sinister Magic Artifacts. Many wicked cultivators of the Primordial World desired it but couldn't acquire it.

Li Mingzhu, having no malicious intentions, took out the Yumeng Disk and began calculating Wen Dao Ren's whereabouts.

Logically, this was already extremely close to Wen Dao Ren's location, so divining here would yield twice the results with half the effort.

The River Map and Luo Book could also be used for calculations and performed even better, but Li Mingzhu wanted to test the Yumeng Disk's efficacy.

The dreamlike Yumeng Disk unfolded, inscribed with countless talismans. It encompassed the Zhou Tian Astrology, Yin-Yang, and Five Elements, forming a seamless whole!

In the Primordial World, most Innate Spiritual Treasures were formed from fragments of the Creator Green Lotus or the Pangu Axe. However, exceptions like Li Mingzhu's Fire-Tipped Spear or the River Map and Luo Book were directly nurtured by heaven and earth.

The Yumeng Disk was one such treasure, etched with the ultimate laws of heaven and earth, making its calculations seem divinely assisted.

Such Spiritual Treasures were highly coveted even by Saints. While Saints could perceive the workings of fate in an instant, their abilities were often hindered during immense catastrophes.

In such situations, a Spiritual Treasure that aided in calculations became invaluable for swiftly unraveling layers of mysteries.

Li Mingzhu's fortune was extraordinary; he possessed not just one but two such treasures and yet still considered them lackluster.

"Reveal!"

Li Mingzhu formed a hand seal to activate the Yumeng Disk, and sure enough, he quickly pinpointed Wen Dao Ren's location.

As anticipated, Wen Dao Ren was indeed in the vicinity—specifically at the deepest part of the Blood Sea's source.

To venture into the source's depths personally was out of the question for Li Mingzhu. Although his physical form had reached the fifth transformation of Profound Skill, it couldn't withstand the corrosive nature of the Blood Sea.

After some thought, Li Mingzhu summoned his Dharma Manifestation. The Fire-Tipped Spear grew larger and plunged mightily into the Blood Sea, where he began stirring it fervently.

Much like the legendary Monkey King disturbing riverbed demons, this approach was designed to leave no peace until Wen Dao Ren emerged!

Wen Dao Ren, however, was steadfast. He refused to surface, knowing full well that revealing himself would lead to certain death at Ming He's hands.

All he could do was pray fervently for this calamity named Li Mingzhu to leave soon, daring not to show himself.

But Li Mingzhu wasn't about to give up. Knowing Wen Dao Ren was hiding there, he had no reason to retreat.

If subtle measures failed, then it was time to escalate.

Li Mingzhu summoned the Hun Tian Ling. Unending Taiyang Fire accompanied the Fire-Tipped Spear, roiling through the Blood Sea in a vigorous stir.

The Taiyang Fire was masterfully controlled by Li Mingzhu. Though it was capable of burning everything, it deliberately spared the Blood Sea's waters, solely raising their temperature.

What does a mosquito fear the most?

Nothing other than fire!

To avoid offending Ming He, Li Mingzhu wouldn't outright ignite the Blood Sea, but heating it to a boil was certainly feasible.

Furthermore, the Blood Sea's waters weren't ordinary—they were bone-chillingly cold with an extremely high boiling point. Slowly but surely, the temperature rose, becoming comparable to the molten depths of the Earth's core and still climbing.

With an array set to seal off the area, Wen Dao Ren couldn't even consider escaping—his only option was to emerge. Whether to kill or imprison him would be decided later!