Chapter 1297: Mountain Rivers, Discussing the Rules of the Dao

Ji Zhi knew very well that, frankly, her husband lacked authority; however, that was merely private contemplation. In public, her husband's dignity had to be maintained. "Your understanding of the rules of the multiverse is too shallow," she said. "You haven't grasped the future trend of the rivers and lakes."

"Oh?"

Di Qi grew curious.

Ji Zhi didn't hold back, saying, "According to your logic, not only do you Saints, but even most ordinary Saints, would not dare to enter these rivers and lakes. If you fear the other party taking action, wouldn't other Saints' vessels also be afraid?"

"That is indeed the case."

The Three Pillar Gods pondered, their voices cold. "So, this seemingly incredibly convenient and complete Grand Dao, which perfects the cosmic rules, would become utterly useless? Because no Saints would enter!"

"Not at all!"

Ji Zhi's voice was cold, her eyes glinting with light, as she smiled and said, "In fact, all Saints will enter in the future. You've considered this, but how could Wen Meng and Liu Qi not have? They naturally have a solution."

"What solution?" Caroline asked curiously.

"The Heavenly Dao Contract!"

Ji Zhi explained, "The rules they attested to in the Nine-Yuan Universe also require them to abide by the Heavenly Dao Contract. As long as they are willing to sign a contract with you and agree not to harm you, wouldn't that solve the problem?"

As soon as she said this, Di Qi and the others immediately understood.

The Heavenly Dao Contract.

Having only recently emerged, they didn't understand much about the multiverse, and they had never signed this type of contract. Now that they considered it, they did seem to recall hearing about such things.

Once a contract was signed, binding the other party, they wouldn't dare act recklessly.

Caroline began to deduce, "In the Sea of Chaos, there are countless distinct, individual universes that cannot be uniformly bound. However, those who attest in a universe must also abide by the rules of the grand universe! So there's no need to worry about the other party harming oneself, as long as a contract is signed with them? Then these contracts become quite significant."

"Yes."

Ji Zhi smiled, "That Wen Meng, I know her too well. She's definitely going to exploit these contracts. She'll charge a fee every time someone enters a river or lake! And the power of the rivers and lakes is obvious."

A private lake, belonging solely to oneself, is like a home that outsiders cannot breach. It's far safer than the chaotic Sea of Chaos, where one must constantly guard against enemy attacks.

In the wider universe, there are no contracts, and no one can trust each other, but within a specific universe, trust can be established through contracts! If the Saints of all heavens and myriad worlds desire a safe haven, a secure home, they will have to make a deal with her, sign a Heavenly Dao Contract, and purchase a 'land deed' from her!"

Ji Zhi spoke eloquently, "A small lake is a home, a medium-sized lake is a luxurious villa, and a super-large inland lake is the core living area for a major power of the heavens. Different land deeds can be signed according to the varying tiers!"

Ji Zhi's words left everyone stunned and speechless.

If this were truly the case, the rivers and lakes would undoubtedly become a core destination for every power across the heavens! Because they would be too safe! As long as one signed a contract and entered their own private lake, closing off the external waterways, enemies would be unable to enter.

At this moment, the Great Octopus, who was secretly live-streaming, was startled.

"Beasts!"

"We thought we were dirty enough! These big shots are even dirtier than us!"

"They actually attested in such a manner."

"So, according to that, they just need to keep digging holes in the ground to become real estate tycoons? Cunning real estate developers? A zero-capital business, yielding exorbitant profits!"

"It reminds me of Meng Mei."

"They're just sitting there collecting taxes; who can withstand that?"

"They've grasped the major trend of the era; it's terrifying!"

In the live stream chat, everyone was analyzing. Ji Zhi indeed saw further than them; this analysis was simply brilliant.

Meanwhile, Medusa secretly frowned. "To think they would grant me such vast authority, making me the God of Rivers and Lakes?"

Ji Zhi shook her head, continuing to astonish everyone. "Wen Meng is too clever. They want to use this method to completely bind you to their 'warship.' As for that Shi Ji you mentioned, they will definitely arrange a 'dojo' for her, keep her under strict surveillance, and not allow her to go out. After all, they are invincible within the universe. Although Shi Ji herself can draw in the Sea of Chaos to form a super lake and protect her 'dojo' – seemingly making her impervious – they can launch a full-scale assault!"

"They can launch a full-scale assault even if she protects herself with the Sea of Chaos?" Medusa asked, astonished.