Chapter 190: Arrival

Chapter 190: Arrival

As Qi Yuan spoke, Ye Liuyun's expression changed slightly, but it quickly returned to normal.

"Are you jesting, I am not of the Dragon Clan," Ye Liuyun replied calmly.

His heart was filled with curiosity, along with a hint of apprehension.

Clearly, he had used a treasure to conceal his aura, so how did Qi Yuan discover his identity?

"Without five claws, not a Green Dragon, nor a Candle Dragon, you are indeed not a true dragon, but only half-dragon," Qi Yuan casually assessed.

Just then, his eyes caught the information about Ye Liuyun.

The display showed that Qi Yuan was indeed a dragon, which explained his earlier statement.

Hearing Qi Yuan's words, Ye Liuyun withdrew his previous disdain and felt a different kind of emotion.

Qi Yuan was a genuine member of the Dragon Clan, with a strong bloodline. If he wasn't a true dragon, who else could he be?

As for the five claws, the Candle Dragon, and the Green Dragon, he had never heard of them. He assumed they were some kind of mixed-blood dragons.

Thinking this, he didn't voice his thoughts. This time, he had come here and tried not to reveal his identity.

He scrutinized Qi Yuan, "May I ask who you are?"

"I am the guardian deity of Qing Shui Village, the Origin Heavenly Venerable," Qi Yuan introduced himself.

Ye Liuyun's face showed surprise.

The young boy and the maid behind Qi Yuan also looked surprised.

In Ye Liuyun's eyes, Qi Yuan's strength was indeed worthy of a village-level guardian deity.

However, the maids and guards didn't seem to fit the part.

Six True Deities served him, treating the Origin Heavenly Venerable like a revered grandfather.

Such a scene was hard to imagine.

In his clan, Ye Liuyun's status was quite esteemed, and even some of his stronger uncles would show him respect.

But these True Deities in front of him were different. Some held umbrellas, while others fed him fruit.

If the elders of his clan were to feed him fruit, they would probably break his legs.

It wasn't that they didn't care for him; it was just...unfathomable.

"Are you also attending the Hundred Flowers Festival?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Yes," Qi Yuan nodded.

"Why don't we travel together?" Ye Liuyun invited, feeling curious about the Origin Heavenly Venerable.

"Alright," Qi Yuan didn't refuse.

The group set off towards the Northern Sea Eye.

"The evil dragon that wreaks havoc here is not very strong, but it has exceptional talent and is considered the hope of the Northern Sea Dragon Clan. However, it was slain by the Third Miss Phoenix with a single sword," Ye Liuyun explained, glancing at Qi Qi. "As a result, the Northern Sea Dragon Clan holds a grudge against the Phoenix Clan."

As Ye Liuyun spoke, he reminded Qi Qi, "If you go to the Northern Sea Eye, it's best to conceal your aura. Otherwise, if the Northern Sea Dragon Clan senses your presence, there might be trouble."

"Thank you for the reminder," Qi Qi replied.

On the side, Wang Wenqi looked at Qi Qi and performed a Daoist technique.

This technique could block the Phoenix Clan's aura from Qi Qi's body.

Of course, if a True Deity were to get close enough, they might still be able to detect the scent of the Phoenix Clan.

Unless it was someone like Ye Liuyun, who used precious treasures to suppress his aura.

Seeing this, Qi Yuan didn't stop Wang Wenqi.

"Do you have any preparations for your journey to the Northern Sea Eye?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"I am always prepared," Qi Yuan replied, always ready to slay evil deities.

Unfortunately, on this journey, he hadn't encountered any evil deities.

"It seems you have great ambitions. In this Northern Sea Eye, you will surely make a name for yourself," Ye Liuyun said, still trying to figure out Qi Yuan's identity.

"Are there many treasures at the Hundred Flowers Festival?" Qi Yuan asked.

The Thunder God Venerable, not being from the North, wasn't very familiar with the Hundred Flowers Festival.

His followers had just broken through to the True Deity realm and hadn't yet come into contact with the festival.

"I heard that at the last Hundred Flowers Festival, a Peerless Genius won seven ultimate treasures that could help one break through to the True Deity realm," Ye Liuyun said, filled with envy.

Qi Yuan's eyes lit up at this news, "So many? How did they win them?"

These were the very treasures he needed the most.

If he could acquire more of these treasures, he could continuously create True Deities.

His power would grow even further.

"Well... it's actually quite difficult.

In the Northern Sea Eye, a Great Venerable named Jade Flower Venerable lies in slumber.

She is undeniably the top figure among the Northern Sea Clan.

The purpose of the Northern Sea Clan hosting the Hundred Flowers Festival is to make the flowers bloom and awaken the Jade Flower Venerable." Ye Liuyun explained.

In his heart, he was certain that the Origin Heavenly Venerable was either an outsider or someone without a strong local backing; otherwise, he wouldn't be so unaware of these matters.

"Can't we just add some flower fertilizer to make the flowers bloom? If all else fails, we can find a dwarf to kiss the Jade Flower Venerable awake," Qi Yuan suggested playfully.

Ye Liuyun couldn't hold back his laughter.

Qi Qi spoke up from the side, "My foster father always speaks like this. Please forgive him, Your Excellency."

Hearing Qi Qi's address for Qi Yuan, Ye Liuyun couldn't contain his laughter.

This person... was quite the character.

Adopting someone with Phoenix blood as his foster daughter! He was truly bold.

If the Third Miss Phoenix were still here, she might have sliced him in half with her sword.

Ye Liuyun continued his explanation, "True Deities who come to the Northern Sea Eye will meditate. If they visualize a scene related to the Jade Flower Venerable, they can use the Divine Observation Technique to awaken her memories. When the flowers bloom in the garden, the Jade Flower Venerable will awaken."

As the memories awakened, the flowers that bloomed varied, and the treasures gifted were completely different."

Qi Yuan was stunned by this revelation, "What if I don't recognize Venerable Jade Flower?"

He had never met Venerable Jade Flower and couldn't visualize any True Deities related to her.

How could one awaken Venerable Jade Flower?

"It's quite interesting." Qi Yuan found the game's setup intriguing.

Perhaps, by visualizing other True Deities and implanting their memories, they could awaken Venerable.

This process might be called... implanting memories. Or perhaps, by using others' memories, one could recreate a new Venerable Jade Flower and bring her to life.

Would this resurrected Venerable still be the same as the original?

"Unfortunately, I've never seen her, nor can I visualize any True Deities related to her." Qi Yuan spoke honestly.

He felt a bit dejected.

Could it be that he had no connection to Venerable Jade Flower's treasures?

"But since we're here, let's take a look." Qi Yuan displayed the traditional virtue of his homeland.

Having come this far, they couldn't just turn back.

After about half an hour, Qi Yuan, accompanied by Ye Liuyun and the others, arrived at the Northern Sea Eye.

There was a palace here, filled with powerful beings, most of them True Deities.

The gathering of True Deities made the place quite lively.

Qi Yuan glanced around, not particularly interested.

They were all Ancient Deities, with no Evil Deities, which he found unexciting.

Qi Yuan's arrival also attracted the attention of many.

After all, the arrival of other True Deities would usually bring one or two disciples.

Qi Yuan, however, had brought over twenty bodyguards.

Among them were six True Deities, drawing everyone's gaze.

"Who is this?"

"Haven't heard of him."

"What a grand entrance!"

"Four True Deities as servants, tsk... Is he the son of a Venerable?"

The Ancient Deities looked at Qi Yuan with envy.

Some glanced and then averted their eyes, seemingly uninterested in such a spoiled display.

Qi Yuan and Ye Liuyun entered the palace, casually finding a place to sit.

Once everyone had gathered, the Northern Sea Eye would open, and they would enter together.

"Hmm, I want to eat those," Qi Yuan, feeling hungry after the journey, instructed the Four Great Kings.

The Four Great Kings were already quite attractive, and becoming True Deities had enhanced their beauty even further.

In the grand hall, they were the epitome of beauty.

The other True Deities relied on their innate talent to reach the True Deity Realm, but these Four Great Kings had achieved it through their looks.

Hearing Qi Yuan's instructions, the Four Great Kings didn't hesitate. They went to fetch the desired food.

The sight of four celestial maidens clearing the table was indeed surprising.

Ye Liuyun couldn't help but chuckle, "Qi Yuan, you're truly a unique one."

On the road, he had learned Qi Yuan's name.

"If we can't make a hundred flowers bloom and win the Ultimate Treasure, we can't just leave empty-handed. We should at least eat our fill." Qi Yuan spoke with reason.

The Four Great Kings brought over some food.

Qi Yuan spoke to the Eighteen Arhats.

"You all eat too."

Just then, an aged voice echoed.

"Are you Qing Shui Village's Origin Heavenly Venerable?" An old man in a yellow Daoist robe appeared.

The aura he exuded was that of the Second Step to Heaven.

Among the True Deities present, he was one of the most powerful.

Upon his appearance, the six True Deities beside Qi Yuan looked at the old man with apprehension.

"Hmm, are you... here to beg for food?" Qi Yuan casually glanced at the old man.

"I am Venerable Dusk, from the Ancient Deity Alliance.

Recently, someone from our alliance offended Origin Heavenly Venerable, so I'm here to apologize on their behalf." Venerable Dusk looked at Qi Yuan with sincere eyes.

The crowd of True Deities was surprised by the old man's respectful attitude towards Qi Yuan, who hadn't even reached the True Deity Realm.

"The one who offended me is already dead by my sword. Let's consider the matter settled.

Sigh, I thought you'd send the young ones, but you've come yourself." Qi Yuan replied nonchalantly.

"As fellow Ancient Deities, we should support and help each other, not kill one another." Venerable Dusk said, scanning the crowd around Qi Yuan. "Are these... the latest True Deities you've visualized using Divine Vision Techniques?"

Venerable Dusk had heard of Origin Heavenly Venerable and knew he had visualized several powerful Divine Vision Techniques.

Later, when Flying Desert City faced a crisis, Venerable Dusk also received news that Origin Heavenly Venerable had visualized another powerful technique, creating a True Deity to overcome the calamity.

The strength of Qing Shui Village was something Dusk Venerable was most aware of.

Now, why had so many True Deities suddenly appeared?

The reason was simple!

Divine Observation Technique!

He immediately recalled the recent event where twenty-one legendary Divine Observation Techniques had appeared in the Mountain of Meditation, causing a golden flash of light.

Combining this with the powerful beings around Origin Heavenly Venerable, he boldly guessed that the legendary figure was none other than Origin Heavenly Venerable, the village-level guardian deity.

A figure of such caliber was not someone he could afford to offend; he had to win him over.

Before others realized that Origin Heavenly Venerable was the renowned talent from the Mountain of Meditation, he must establish a good connection.

Dusk Venerable's friendly gesture also gave the other True Deities the illusion that he was the offspring of a Great Venerable.

Otherwise, why would a Sky Treading Second Step cultivator like Dusk Venerable lower himself to curry favor?

"Indeed, it was my meditation," Qi Yuan replied via sound transmission.

Hearing this, Dusk Venerable's heart raced with excitement.

"For this kind of Divine Observation Technique, may I purchase some from you? I'm willing to pay a high price!" Dusk Venerable's eyes lit up with eagerness.

The Divine Observation Technique was not only for the villagers to use.

Even True Deities could utilize it.

For someone like Dusk Venerable, who had reached the second step of Sky Treading, it was extremely difficult to further his cultivation.

A powerful Divine Observation Technique would be just what he needed.

However, there was a limitation; it had to be the Divine Observation Technique of a True Deity whose path was very similar to Dusk Venerable's.

Otherwise, it would be almost useless.

Qi Yuan shook his head, "The Divine Observation Technique is not for sale. I only give it to my villagers.

If you come to Qing Shui Village, I can bestow some upon you."

Upon hearing this, Dusk Venerable felt a little disappointed.

He wanted to purchase the Divine Observation Technique to see if there was a path he could emulate.

If not, it wouldn't be a loss. He could still bestow it upon his villagers.

He cultivated the Water Control Technique, which was a very popular path.

It was difficult to find a suitable Divine Observation Technique for this path, but it was worth a try.

For a Divine Observation Technique that couldn't enhance his own strength, Dusk Venerable wouldn't become a follower of Origin Heavenly Venerable.

"I hope there will be opportunities for cooperation in the future." Even so, Dusk Venerable remained enthusiastic.

Origin Heavenly Venerable had limitless potential, and as a talent from the Mountain of Meditation, he was worth befriending.

Just then, a female voice echoed, "Now that everyone is here, please follow me into the Northern Sea Eye!"

An elegant and noble woman appeared, and everyone present nodded slightly.

Qi Yuan, having eaten a grape, followed the other True Deities also headed towards the Northern Sea Eye.

The Northern Sea Eye was peculiar, resembling a downward-spiraling vortex.

However, outside the vortex, terrifying spatial fluctuations emanated.

The vortex was not made of water but seemed like a spatial anomaly.

The woman held a light in her hand and shone it upon the crowd, checking for false divine disguises and verifying their invitation letters. After confirming their identities, everyone entered one by one.

In an instant, the scene before them transformed.

In front of Qi Yuan, it was like an underwater dragon palace.

A bouquet of budding flowers came into view.

Numerous emerald green plants were lush and vibrant.

Various shells, crabs, and squids swam through the water.

"Is there a Magic Cudgel here?" Qi Yuan suddenly wondered aloud.

The people nearby looked at Qi Yuan with curiosity, as they hadn't heard of such an item.

Ye Liuyun asked, "What is it?"

"It's a powerful item that can subdue the sea," Qi Yuan replied.

In the Journey to the West, the Magic Cudgel was described as an ordinary item.

But in Qi Yuan's memory, it was a precious treasure.

What man wouldn't want a Magic Cudgel, a treasure that could change size at will?

Unfortunately, his Evil Deity Essence was insufficient, and there were too few Ultimate Treasures that could help him break through to the True Deity Realm. It would have been fascinating to visualize Sun Wukong.

Just then, the elegantly dressed woman spoke with anticipation, "The Hundred Flowers Festival has begun. Please, awaken the flowers of the sea!"

With each Hundred Flowers Festival, two-thirds of the sea flowers had already bloomed.

The remaining one-third was yet to blossom.

Once they fully bloomed, Jade Mansion Venerable would awaken.

The Northern Sea Clan would have their own leader and no longer fear the Dragon Clan's intrusion.

The gods on the field gazed at the budding flowers, eager to try their luck.

After all, within the Northern Sea Eye, there were many Ultimate Treasures.

Obtaining one could create a True Deity.

Having a True Deity-level warrior among the villagers would provide an extra layer of protection in these chaotic times.

Ye Liuyun spoke up, "Brother Qi, I'll give it a try!"

He, too, was eager to see the flowers in full bloom, having anticipated this moment for a long time.

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Thanks to Bu Cheng Houzhu for the 5000 reward; many thanks to Shu Shu You001 for the 1000 reward; thanks to Dou6 Si Shi for the 1000 reward; thanks to God Valley for the 1000 reward; thanks to Chen Yiyun for the reward!

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