The Mountain God’s expression gradually darkened.0

It seemed as if he was increasingly uncomfortable, feeling a greater insult than before. His pretense of suave demeanor began to fade, replaced by visible anger.0

“Rumble…” The great mountain suddenly started to shake.0

“Hmph!” His voice changed, becoming as deep as the mountain itself, seeming to come from in front and from all directions.0

Indeed, the Mountain God had a bad temper. 0

From afar, big rocks tumbled down from the mountain peak, carving a startling trail through the dense forest amidst the thunderous rumbling. On the mountainside, soil flowed downhill, and the road was severed. 0

This kind of spirit, naturally born from the great mountains, was truly incomparable to the Mountain God appointed by the imperial court or the Heavenly Palace. It embodied the very essence of these mountains, possessing an unparalleled power here.0

One could only imagine the grandeur of a massive mountain—its base hidden beneath the clouds, its midsection shrouded within them, and its peak towering above, trembling in the distance. An earthquake would be nothing in comparison. And similar mountains spanned hundreds of li. When the Mountain God was enraged, a great catastrophe would befall.0

The horses outside the pavilion were immediately startled, and the calico cat was also startled awake, poking its head out of the cloth pouch. She extended her claws and dug deeply into the fabric as she tried to steady herself amidst her trembling and fear, then she quickly jumped out...0