Time flew by, and in a blink, Qixuan received news that Morax had arrived with his people.
Stepping out, she saw Guizhong and Morax discussing something.
Qixuan: Is everything arranged?
Guizhong said: Morax's people are skilled at mining minerals, so they are arranged in the nearby mountains, where the infrastructure has already been built.
Qixuan said: That's good. Oh, by the way, since we've merged, shouldn't we have a name?
Guizhong and Morax fell into thought.
Morax asked: Does the little friend have any suggestions?
Guizhong rested her chin on her hands, looking at Qixuan. Qixuan indicated that since it was to be governed by two Gods together,
Why not name it after your human names? How about "Gui Li Assembly"?
Otherwise, names like "Guizhongli" or "Zhongzhong" would have too bad a meaning, wouldn't they?
Guizhong was so amused by this that she clutched her stomach and laughed.
Morax said: Good, then it shall be as the little friend says, named "Gui Li Assembly."
Guizhong said: Then I'll go inform the people first.
You two keep chatting. With that, she quickly ran off to announce that after joint discussion by Morax, me, and the God of Endings, we have named this place "Gui Li Assembly."
Morax looked at Guizhong's lively demeanor and felt that she was even more approachable than he was.
Qixuan then said: What? Do you think Guizhong doesn't look like a God?
Morax shook his head and said: I actually think she is more approachable to humans.
Qixuan: Yes, when I wasn't around, she did everything personally.
Of course, even when I am here, she does the most. Hehe.
Zhongli smiled helplessly.
Qixuan indicated that since you have allied with us, you must be ready to participate in the God War, right?
Morax said: These past few days, I have thought long and hard, and I believe what you said is not without reason.
If I truly only think of settling in one corner, I will sooner or later be destroyed. Even if my own strength is great, I may not be able to protect my people.
Qixuan said: Since that's the case, the first thing is to strengthen our forces. Who would dislike having more allies?
Morax said: Hmm... I do have some good choices.
When I had not yet opened up human dwellings, I traveled the continent.
I once heard about a few immortal caves in the deep mountains near Mount Aocang, where immortals often helped passing humans drive away monsters and sheltered those displaced humans.
Qixuan thought to herself: Could it be that woman?
At this time, Cloud Retainer, far away on Mount Aocang, was demonstrating her newly invented mechanical arts to her two good friends, Moon Carver and Lishui.
Suddenly, she sneezed. Cloud Retainer couldn't help but wonder if immortals could also get sick?
Without much thought, she bid farewell to her two friends and returned to her cave. At this moment, a Damselette arrived at the entrance of the cave.
Cloud Retainer said in surprise: Gechen! Why have you come? Come in quickly.
The Damselette at the entrance was also one of the immortals of Aocang. Because she liked the lively scene of humans, she was named "Gechen Langshi Zhenjun." After Gechen came in, she saw Liuyun still working on her mechanical arts.
She said: Liuyun, I just heard Moon Carver and Lishui say that you sneezed and then suddenly left to return to your cave. What happened?
Liuyun said: It's nothing serious, I just suddenly felt a bit unwell and returned to the cave first. Let's not talk about these.
Come quickly and see my new invention. After speaking, she pulled Gechen and started chatting.
On the other side, after discussing countermeasures, everyone decided that Qixuan and Morax would go to Mount Aocang to invite the immortals to form an alliance.
Guizhong would remain in Gui Li Assembly to expand outwards, taking in humans displaced by other Gods' battles.
Qixuan and Morax quickly reached the summit of Mount Aocang.
Not far away, there was a cave, but its exterior was adorned with some profound runes.
Morax said: I heard that Cloud Retainer is skilled in talismans and mechanical arts. It is indeed true.
Qixuan said: Perhaps this invitation will be very easy.
Morax: Oh? How does the little friend see that? Qixuan said: When war breaks out, these immortals will also be affected, so they will certainly need allies.
Morax felt that it made a lot of sense. Then he used his power to shout: I am Morax, the God of Stone.
Now that the God War has begun, I wish to invite all immortals to discuss alliance matters. Inside the cave, Liuyun and Gechen exchanged glances.
Liuyun: Morax? I've heard of him. He's a very powerful God.
Few Gods dare to provoke the place he protects.
Gechen said: Should we go out and see? Liuyun thought it over and decided to go out and see.
After all, the other party is a powerful God, and it wouldn't be good to just leave him waiting.
Liuyun transformed into her true form, that of a crane.
Gechen also walked out with her.
Qixuan and Morax saw a crane and a Damselette walk out of the cave. They exchanged glances and then descended.
Liuyun and Gechen looked at the tall young male in a black-brown robe and the Damselette with long white hair and a purple robe opposite them.
Morax was the first to speak: This must be Cloud Retainer, I presume.
Liuyun saw that both of them were in human form,
So she also found it inappropriate to maintain her true form and transformed into a tall, mature female in a green robe with glasses over her eyes.
Liuyun said: I am Cloud Retainer, and this is my good friend Gechen Langshi Zhenjun.
Morax said: I am Morax, the God of Stone, and this is the God of Endings.
We have come this time to invite you all to form an alliance. Liuyun and Gechen looked puzzled.
Morax said: You must have heard the sound from the sky before, right?
The God War has erupted. How long can you remain stable in this war by your own strength alone?
Liuyun and Gechen understood their intention.
Morax said: I will not restrict your freedom. As allies, I only ask that you lend a hand when faced with a crisis.
Liuyun and Gechen saw the sincerity of the other party and found it difficult to refuse.
Liuyun said: We are willing to form an alliance, but I also have two good friends. After we discuss it, we will go with you two.
Morax nodded. Liuyun and Gechen flew off to find Moon Carver and Lishui to discuss.
Qixuan said: Not bad, Zhongli, your glib tongue is almost as good as mine.
Zhongli didn't know what 'glib tongue' meant and said: I only stated the facts.
After a long time, Liuyun carried a large bag of things, and so did Gechen. Behind them followed a crane and a deer.
Liuyun said: These two are Moon Carver and Lishui.
Then she said to Lishui and Moon Carver: These two are Morax, the God of Stone, and the God of Endings.
Oh, by the way, I still don't know the name of this God, Liuyun said, looking at Qixuan.
Qixuan indicated that I am not very accustomed to the names of Gods, but you can call me Qixuan. This is my name when I walk among humans.
Liuyun said: Then my human name shall be Xianyun.
This immortal is accustomed to a life of freedom and ease.
Gechen, what about you? Xianyun asked. Gechen had already thought of a name.
"Just call me Ping."
Of course, Xianyun, you can call me Ping'er!
After speaking, she gave a mischievous smile. As for Lishui and Moon Carver, they stated that they rarely went to human inhabited places, so it was inconvenient for them to choose names.
After preparing, the immortals followed Morax and Qixuan back to Gui Li Assembly.