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Chapter 198: The Seed of the World
Chapter 198: The Seed of the World
Wang Wenqi's eyes turned red upon seeing the helmet. Her reaction spoke louder than words.
"So, this Flowery Venerable is related to the Kingdom of Jiang?" Qi Yuan muttered to himself.
If that was the case, it meant he had killed a rather important Yin Deity.
Countless images flashed through Wang Wenqi's mind, and finally, she spoke with a cold voice, "He's Zhang Feng's brother-in-law, the offspring of a Great Venerable!"
Zhang Feng, also known as an Ancient Deity, was Wang Wenqi's great-grandfather and a friend of Heavenly Treasure Venerable.
This friend had ultimately betrayed the Ancient Deities and joined the New Deities' camp.
Zhang Feng, valued by a Demon Deity Great Venerable, had married off his daughter.
Later, when the Kingdom of Jiang fell, it was partly due to Zhang Feng's actions.
Clearly, the Flowery Venerable was the offspring of that Demon Deity Great Venerable.
"So it's him," Qi Yuan said calmly.
Qi Qi, standing beside him, quickly understood the situation, and her expression became grave.
They had killed the offspring of a Great Venerable!
This was a significant matter.
If the Great Venerable sought revenge, their current strength would be no match for his.
Although they had twenty True Deities, it was merely a matter of numbers.
Not only could they not withstand a Great Venerable, but even a True Deity at the third step of Sky Treading would be beyond their capabilities.
"Foster Father, should we continue with the banquet?" Qi Qi wanted to persuade Qi Yuan to leave.
Even without considering the Great Venerable, just the arrival of Zhang Feng would make it difficult for them to escape.
Qi Yuan looked up at the starry sky and scanned the brightest star.
"In the game, if we were scared off by a second-generation rich kid, what's the point of playing?" Qi Yuan was unconcerned.
He had always been dictatorial.
Logistical matters and various management tasks were left to Qi Qi.
But once he made a decision, it was unchangeable.
Hearing this, Qi Qi's worries faded, and she smiled sweetly, "Everything is up to Foster Father."
"Continue the banquet and proceed with the plan. We'll conquer cities and seize territories.
Within a month, I want banquets held in various places around Flying Spirit Manor!" Qi Yuan said firmly.
The crowd was excited, as if Qi Yuan had ignited their enthusiasm.
The once desolate Flying Wasteland City had undergone a dramatic transformation with Qi Yuan's arrival.
On the wide streets, a grand banquet stretched for several miles.
Even those who had remained in Flying Wasteland City couldn't resist joining the strange banquet on the main street.
They only knew that a new Ancient Deity had taken over Flying Wasteland City.
For many commoners, there was a brief moment of excitement, but more so, they were filled with uncertainty about the future.
Because they didn't know how long this Ancient Deity would stay in Flying Wasteland City.
Perhaps after the joyous banquet, he would leave with all his followers, leaving them to face the New Deities' retaliation.
"Sister, what's happening outside...?" A weak voice came from inside the room.
Yang Lian opened the door and saw her weak sister lying on the bed. She told her sister about the situation outside.
"Is there a banquet? I want to go and eat," the sister struggled to get up.
Yang Lian shook her head, "We don't know if that Ancient Deity is friend or foe. Sister, you can't go out."
The little girl lay on the bed, her eyes showing a longing expression.
"I'll go out later and bring you some delicious food." Yang Lian caressed her sister's head, her eyes filled with indulgence, "I estimate that they won't stay in Flying Wasteland City for long before leaving."
Yang Lian's eyes flashed with determination, "This is also our chance.
During this time, you rest well. Once your body is better, I'll take you out of Flying Wasteland City!"
It was because her sister's health had taken a turn for the worse that they hadn't left earlier.
Now, with the arrival of Origin Venerable, she could take her sister and leave.
"Mm," the sister nodded.
"Remember, whether it's an Ancient Deity or a Demon Deity, don't expose yourself in front of them, understand?" Yang Lian held her sister's hand, "Before you become a Great Venerable or awaken your power, don't trust anyone!"
The weak girl nodded.
Yang Lian looked up at the starry sky, her eyes filled with despair, "This world... is beyond saving. No one can save it.
The only way to survive is to leave.
Sister, you carry the seed of this world. If you leave this realm and go to the upper realm, seek help from other Yang Deities, perhaps we can save the Mundane Heart World!"
Of course, Yang Lian knew that this would also put the Mundane Heart World in danger.
After all, a primordial world with infinite possibilities was a precious treasure to any Yang Deity.
But the Mundane Heart World had no means of self-defense.
Only by seeking help from other Yang Deities was there a glimmer of hope.
However, even then, the Mundane Heart World might still be taken over by other Yang Deities.
But at least, it would be better than the current situation... where all life was being destroyed.
As these thoughts crossed Yang Lian's mind, she couldn't help but smile. "I'm overthinking it. Even if I were lucky enough to leave with the Seed of the World, it would still be difficult to encounter other Yang Deities."
But then, a sudden realization struck her, "As long as you're alive, there's always hope."
Her sister nodded vigorously in agreement.
Just then, Yang Lian felt something and hurriedly stepped out of the room.
Outside the door, a rhythmic knocking sound echoed.
Yang Lian's breath quickened, and her senses were on high alert.
"Isn't anyone there?" The knocking continued for an unknown duration before a sigh drifted from outside.
"Zhao Zun?" Recognizing the voice, Yang Lian's wariness dissipated. She opened the door and immediately saw a familiar face. "What are you doing here? I thought you..." Her eyes held a hint of excitement.
Yang Lian and Zhao Zun were well-acquainted.
Zhao Zun's expression lit up with joy upon seeing Yang Lian.
"I followed the Divine Official and returned to Flying Wasteland City," he said, his expression turning enigmatic as he spoke.
After returning to the city, he had sought out many old acquaintances.
His former foster father, who had robbed him of his family's wealth, had recently left Flying Wasteland City and met his end at the hands of a Tribulation Cultivator.
This had left Zhao Zun with mixed emotions.
Many of his old acquaintances had moved on, and he hadn't been able to find most of them.
He never expected Yang Lian to still be there.
"The Guardian of Qing Shui Village?" Yang Lian was a bit surprised.
She looked at Zhao Zun and realized that his current strength was unfathomable, beyond her ability to gauge.
"Yes, the Divine Official bestowed upon me the Divine Observation Technique, which led to my current achievements," Zhao Zun explained, noticing Yang Lian's confusion, his eyes filled with admiration for Qi Yuan.
Looking at this familiar old acquaintance, Yang Lian mustered the courage to ask, "This time... when are you leaving?"
In Yang Lian's understanding, the Guardian of Qing Shui Village had slain an Evil Deity, and she assumed he would fear retaliation from other Evil Deities, prompting a quick departure from Flying Wasteland City.
"Now that we've occupied this city, it belongs to Qing Shui Village. We won't be leaving!" Zhao Zun declared earnestly.
Qi Yuan was already planning to conquer the remaining two cities.
Zhao Zun would not disclose the plans made by the Heavenly Sovereign, so he didn't mention them to Yang Lian.
Yang Lian was taken aback for a moment. She hadn't expected this outcome: "What if... other Evil Deities attack?"
"We'll kill them!" Zhao Zun's eyes flashed with ferocity.
In the past, at the Ancient Battlefield of the Hundred Flowers Festival, he had single-handedly fought against seven True Deities.
He no longer harbored the same fear of Evil Deities.
Yang Lian understood Zhao Zun's character; he wouldn't deceive her.
She thought of the never-before-seen Origin Venerable: "He must be a great man."
"He is the person I admire most in my life!" Zhao Zun's eyes burned with conviction.
"It's a pity..." Yang Lian felt a twinge of regret.
Such an Ancient Deity would ultimately perish at the hands of Evil Deities, buried alongside the Mundane Heart World.
Just then, a cough sounded from inside the house.
Yang Lian's heart tightened.
Zhao Zun seemed to realize something: "Your sister?"
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"Yes, I'll go check on her. You... wait here for a moment." Yang Lian quickly entered the house.
Inside, she kept the door tightly shut, which surprised Zhao Zun, but he didn't say anything.
After about a few dozen breaths, Yang Lian emerged from the house, her face still carrying a look of concern.
"My sister says she greatly admires the Origin Venerable, and she wants to give him a gift." Yang Lian extended her hand, revealing a delicate and translucent jade leaf.
The jade leaf was as thin as a cicada's wing, adorned with intricate veins as if etched by the passage of time. However, the entire leaf was blood-red, as if soaked in fresh blood.
Zhao Zun took the jade leaf, surprised by its uniqueness.
"I'll deliver it to the Heavenly Venerable."
Yang Lian added, "My sister is feeling weak and can't bear to see strangers."
Zhao Zun nodded in understanding.
He knew what Yang Lian meant: "I'll convey this message to the Heavenly Venerable."
After a brief exchange, Zhao Zun took his leave.
Yang Lian shut the door tightly and returned to the house.
Looking at her even weaker sister, her eyes softened with pity.
"Sister, why do this?"
The small girl on the bed opened her clear and bright eyes, "He killed the Evil Deity; he's our benefactor."
"But it's not worth it," Yang Lian said.
"Don't worry, sister. He won't discover me."
Yang Lian knew this, which was why she hadn't stopped her.
"Sister, have you noticed that Zhao Zun brother... seems different from before?"
"Yes... it seems so." Yang Lian furrowed her brows.
"The Heavenly Venerable he follows... must be no ordinary person," the little girl murmured.
If he were ordinary, would he have impulsively bestowed a treasure?
"Perhaps, he was a... myth in his previous life." Yang Lian boldly guessed.
Otherwise, why would her younger sister bestow a treasure?
Only a myth would be worthy of such a gift.
A myth, one who treads the Heaven-Treading Seven Steps, is a legendary figure.
Myths are the strongest pillars of this world.
In the Hong Tang War, the Gluttony-less Holy Mother perished, and in the Mundane Heart World, the True Deities suffered heavy casualties.
Among the True Deities and Great Venerables, three out of ten survived.
But only the myth of the Heaven-Treading Seven Steps remained alive.
The strongest myths all perished in the Mundane Heart World!
The reason why the Heavendestined Son is so named is not because they are favored by heaven and earth, but because they can observe and comprehend divine laws at a mythic level.
This is the last hope of the Mundane Heart World.
Yang Lian looked at her sister's frail body, her eyes filled with endless pity. "Does it still hurt?"
"It hurts a little," the petite girl said through gritted teeth.
"Hold on a little longer, and you will definitely be able to leave the Mundane Heart World, and then... the pain will be gone." Yang Lian hugged her sister, thinking of Zhao Zun.
Perhaps, at that time, she would be with Zhao Zun, like the Origin Great Venerable, both perishing in the Mundane Heart World.
Only her sister, carrying the seed and hope of the world, would endure through the long years, and then bloom.
But... would it still be the Mundane Heart World?
Would the past remain the same?
At the same time, Zhao Zun returned to the City Lord Manor.
At this moment, Qi Yuan was eating pig's trotters, looking at Qi Qi, and couldn't help but say, "You eat too slowly, chewing each bite carefully. Xiao Xue, on the other hand, devours her food like a wolf, and that's what stimulates one's appetite."
Qi Qi glared at Qi Yuan, "Father, my sister is a lady, a lady!"
In the City Lord Manor, everyone was in high spirits, and Ji Buren was also quietly eating pig's trotters at the table.
At this time, Qi Yuan said, "In a few days, the remaining two cities will be taken, and my grand plan will finally take another step forward."
The feeling of seeing the plan's progress every day is truly exhilarating.
Qi Yuan thought that if he could bind progress bars and experience bars to everyone on Blue Star, the planet would surely produce many talented individuals like him who strive for progress.
Qi Qi, sitting next to him, heard this and continued eating the bones, paying no attention to Qi Yuan.
Is that a plan?
To be honest, when Qi Qi heard her father's grand plan, she felt it was too crude. Even her summary of planting and sowing was more detailed, and it was less detailed than the pig-feeding manual she wrote in elementary school.
"Once the plan here is complete, we can return to Qing Shui Village and prepare to go to the ancestral land of the Ancient One Clan." Qi Yuan was extremely excited about the ancestral land of the Ancient One Clan.
"The Ancient One Clan..." Upon hearing this, Qi Qi hesitated for a moment, "The ancestral land is very dangerous, Father. You must be careful."
"Don't worry, there's no one in this world who can be more cautious than me." Qi Yuan boasted.
Qi Qi couldn't help but roll her eyes at his words.
What does being cautious have to do with his father's statement?
"Father, you're not being cautious at all. The Thunder God Venerable is the epitome of prudence." Qi Qi said helplessly, "Now that you've only reached the Wind Spirit Mansion, you dare to face True Deities, and even Great Venerables."
"I'm not just at the Wind Spirit Mansion, I'm... a Stellar Core, and I'm already being very cautious." Qi Yuan sipped the fragrant soup, savoring every mouthful.
"Father, what nonsense are you talking about now?"
"If I weren't being cautious, I would secretly summon my Stellar Core and smash it into the Sky Pillar, crushing that old Demon Deity to death!" Qi Yuan said earnestly.
He had indeed thought of doing that.
Unfortunately, his Stellar Core was just a projection.
If it were a real Stellar Core, he would dare to confront the Yang Deity in the Sky Pillar.
Although his daughter said that a Yang Deity could swallow a star, Qi Yuan remained skeptical about this statement.
Perhaps there are Yang Deities capable of swallowing stars, but it doesn't mean all Yang Deities can do so.
There are vast differences among Yang Deities, just as there are among stars.
Qi Qi looked at the night sky, a smile in her eyes. "Father, if you can really summon the stars from the sky, you'll surely be able to crush many Demon Deities!"
As for the True Deities, Qi Qi had no comment.
That realm was beyond her understanding.
But smashing stars to defeat myths would surely work.
"Don't worry, I'm experimenting with it. I've already started preparing to swallow another star. When the time is right, I'll secretly smash it down and scare that old fellow." Qi Yuan gazed at the night sky.
In the empty universe where Ning Tao resided, time continued to fly by.
The true fire of the sun was also accumulating, and soon, he would be able to swallow another star.
At that time, Qi Yuan would be able to condense two Stellar Cores.
(End of Chapter)
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