Chapter 199: The Myth Plan

Chapter 199: The Myth Plan

Qi Qi, sitting beside Qi Yuan, couldn't help but give Qi Yuan a thumbs-up upon hearing these words.

"Foster Father, you're truly one in a million. In the Mortal Heart World, there are countless Golden Core cultivators, yet not a single one..." Qi Qi's words were ambiguous, neither clear praise nor sarcasm.

"The Mortal Heart World is indeed lacking. I know a friend who not only formed a Golden Core but also a Divine Infante," Qi Yuan thought of the Great Sage True Monarch.

The Great Sage True Monarch lived up to his name, possessing great wisdom.

Qi Qi took a sip of her drink, making a rustling sound, and then set down her porcelain spoon, ready to speak, "Foster Father, to be honest, I think it's better for you to form a Stellar Divine Infante instead of a Stellar Core."

"How so?" Qi Yuan asked, eager to learn.

"The Divine Infante is the foundation of a True Deity. A strong Divine Infante leads to a strong True Deity.

The Golden Core is merely a transitional stage, and it will eventually be shattered anyway. It's just a casual formation with no real impact." Qi Qi shared her knowledge with Qi Yuan.

"Sigh, you're indeed not as insightful as the Great Sage True Monarch. Sometimes, a single conversation with him would enlighten me.

But your words..." Qi Yuan shook his head, feeling like he had wasted his time listening.

Zhao Zun, standing nearby, noticed their exchange and took the opportunity to report the current situation in Flying Wasteland City to Qi Yuan.

Although he was reporting to Qi Yuan, Qi Qi was also listening attentively.

After the report, Zhao Zun spoke up, "Heavenly Venerable, I met an old acquaintance in Flying Wasteland City who asked me to deliver a gift to you."

Zhao Zun shared the encounter with Yang Lian and the situation with her younger sister with Qi Yuan.

He also added Yang Lian's words, "Her younger sister has a weak constitution and doesn't want to meet strangers."

"Oh, I'm intrigued," Qi Yuan became interested, "If even a young girl wants to give me a gift, it seems like I'm the people's choice and the Heavendly Son's destiny!"

Qi Yuan was eager as he looked at the blood-red jade leaf in Zhao Zun's hand.

[Blood-Red Jade Leaf: A special creation dyed red with the blood of a True Deity.

Wearing it in the Mortal Heart World increases Fortune by one.]



"Fortune?" Qi Yuan took the blood-red jade leaf, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

The term 'fortune' seemed somewhat mysterious.

In the Moonlit Continent, he had controlled the heavenly path and could bestow fortune upon others.

However, it was only a superficial understanding.

"I'll accept this gift, but I don't know when I can return the favor," Qi Yuan murmured.

Zhao Zun had already conveyed the other party's message, and Qi Yuan understood that they didn't want to meet strangers.

He was content with just accepting the gift, not wanting to be impolite.

Zhao Zun bowed his head, "I'll pass on your words to them."

"Mhm," Qi Yuan acknowledged.

Half a day later, in the courtyard.

Yang Lian looked at the familiar figure, her eyes filled with a smile, "There's no need for a return gift, just thank Origin Venerable for his kindness."

How could one possibly return a favor for the world's fortune? Yang Lian felt that the deity wouldn't be satisfied.

Seven days passed in a flash.

The Eighteen Arhats and the Four Great Kings, who had gone on the expedition, had already returned to Flying Wasteland City.

This time, the Eighteen Arhats and the Four Great Kings worked together, dividing into two groups and advancing step by step according to Qi Yuan's plan.

The remaining two cities' evil deities, caught off guard by the sudden attack, had no chance to defend themselves.

This evil deity, in the middle stage of the second step of sky striding, possessed formidable power.

Even with the combined might of the Four Great Kings and the Eighteen Arhats, victory would be challenging.

Flying Wasteland City was now in a state of turmoil.

The noble families who had planned to relocate didn't stay because of Qi Yuan's efforts to purge the evil deities; instead, they hurried away, fearing they might become targets.

Those who remained in Flying Wasteland City were mostly ordinary cultivators and common folk.

Of course, there were also noble families who chose to go to Flying Wilderness City, deciding to face the impending crisis alongside Origin Venerable.

In just a few days, the once-deserted Flying Wilderness City became lively with people.

Every day, there were banquets on the streets, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

In this world shrouded by blood mist, there was now a hint of celebration and joy.

Qi Qi stood atop the city tower, looking down at the commoners below, their faces lit up with smiles as they heartily enjoyed the feast.

She couldn't help but recall that day when she stood atop the mountain, watching as the ancient battlefield of Green Water Village turned to ashes.

"Perhaps, in this oppressive world, enjoying a feast together is the only thing worth celebrating," Qi Qi thought, "No wonder people hold banquets after death, maybe to use this lively atmosphere to dispel the fear of death."

"Miss Qi Qi, the Heavenly Venerable is preparing to return to Green Water Village."

"Good, I'll see Foster Father off!" Qi Qi lifted her head, her eyes sparkling.

Foster Father was returning to Green Water Village, heading to the ancestral land.

Meanwhile, she, along with the Four Great Kings and some of the Arhats, would be responsible for guarding Flying Wilderness City.

...

Green Water Village.

Upon hearing the news, Thunder God Venerable couldn't help but smile.

"This guy is truly fearless, killing three evil deities in one go?"

Thunder God Venerable was impressed by the information.

Origin Venerable was indeed a man of action.

"Flowery Venerable is a bit troublesome..." Before coming, Thunder God Venerable had familiarized himself with the deities of Lin Kingdom.

Flowery Venerable was the offspring of a Great Venerable and Zhang Feng's husband.

He hadn't expected Flowery Venerable to be the new evil deity of Flying Wilderness City.

After some thought, he opened the jade slip.

Instantly, he appeared in an ancient land.

Thunder God Venerable's figure materialized.

The white-haired elder was deep in meditation with his eyes closed, sensing something. He opened his eyes and said, "Thunder God Venerable, is there a problem in the Northern Territory?"

"Cough..." Thunder God Venerable coughed, his aura appearing somewhat feeble. "I've come to ask a favor of you."

"Don't tell me you lost control again and recklessly attacked an evil deity, exposing yourself?" The white-haired elder said with a pained expression.

This friend of his was great in every way, except for one thing... he was too impulsive and never listened to advice."

Otherwise, you wouldn't have ended up with all these injuries."

"Cough, cough. This time, it's not because of my recklessness." Thunder God Venerable said awkwardly, "My disciple, the guardian of Qing Shui Village, is the one who acted rashly. I tried to stop him, but he wouldn't listen."

"Oh?" The white-haired elder's interest was piqued. "So, it's your disciple who acted impulsively? Interesting. Isn't he supposed to stay in the village? Did he run off and seduce the daughter of an evil deity?"

"No, he killed several evil deities in Flying Spirit Manor." Thunder God Venerable spoke with a heavy tone.

For him, killing a few evil deities was not an issue.

The real problem was what to do after killing them.

The Northern Territory was a fallen region, essentially the headquarters of the evil deities.

The white-haired elder was stunned. "How dare he?"

He muttered to himself, then continued with a heavy heart, "Before the evil deities realize what happened, you must take him and flee to the Southern Territory.

His talent is exceptional; he can observe and comprehend over twenty legendary divine observation techniques. He is almost like the Heavendestined Son."

"I... can't bring him with me." Thunder God Venerable said bitterly.

"Can't even control your own disciple?" The white-haired elder was furious.

"Cough, cough. There's a possibility that he might not be my disciple." Thunder God Venerable became even more embarrassed.

"What?"

"Sigh, when I first went to Qing Shui Village, he told me he already had a master and didn't want to take me as his teacher.

I didn't want to force him... to take me as his master.

I never expected that after he visited the Hundred Flowers Festival, he would take the Pear Blossom Great Venerable as his master." Every time he thought about this, Thunder God Venerable felt perplexed.

"Great Venerable? Master? Thunder God Venerable, are you trying to fool me?" The white-haired elder didn't believe him.

A dignified Great Venerable shouldn't be a disciple of a Purple Mansion cultivator.

"I'm not lying. May the heavens strike me with five thunders if I'm not telling the truth!"

"Hehe, the heavens will only tickle you." The white-haired elder laughed.

"Anyway, his talent is truly exceptional, but he's also stubborn. I can't convince him." Thunder God Venerable sighed as he spoke.

"Useless! Just knock him out and bring him back!" The white-haired elder was frustrated.

"I don't want to be the bad guy." Thunder God Venerable said, "His talent is high, but he can't reach the True Deity realm by relying on ultimate treasures.

So, he's going to the ancestral land of the Ancient One Clan to seek a breakthrough."

The white-haired elder fell silent, then said after a long while, "Are you asking me to be the bad guy?"

The ancestral land of the Ancient One Clan was located in the Southern Territory.

Upon hearing this, Thunder God Venerable said, "If he doesn't reach the True Deity realm after leaving the ancestral land, you must find a reason to deceive him. Make up a method to enter the True Deity realm and keep him in the Southern Territory.

If he does reach the True Deity realm, you must keep him there. His future is no less promising than the Heavendestined Son.

He is the hope of the Mundane Heart World.

When the time is right and the gate opens, we will let them... these seeds of hope, leave the Mundane Heart World."

Thunder God Venerable tried to persuade the white-haired elder earnestly.

In the past, even at its peak, the Mundane Heart World had fallen to the evil deities. In the Hongtang War, all the legendary figures perished.

Now, how could the weakened Mundane Heart World defeat the evil deities?

Hence, the Myth Plan was initiated.

Gathering the strength of the entire clan and the entire world, they would nurture the Heavendestined Son, creating powerful mythic cultivators and seeds of myth.

Finally, these mythic cultivators would break through the gate, carrying the last hope and the seeds of the world, to escape the Mundane Heart World.

Of course, facing the blockade of the evil deities, very few ancient deities might be able to escape.

But... even one is better than none.

The white-haired elder looked at Thunder God Venerable, then said after a long pause, "I don't know if the Myth Plan will succeed.

If his talent is sufficient, we can give him a core spot."

"Thank you." Thunder God Venerable expressed his sincere gratitude.

In the Myth Plan, elders like them, who had reached the end of their journey, were not given core spots.

Core spots were reserved for the seeds of myth.

And they, as True Deities, were the sacrificial pawns.

Once everything was prepared, all the ancient deities participating in the Myth Plan would split into two groups.

One group would launch a sudden attack on the evil deities in the Southern Territory, drawing their attention.

The other group would sacrifice themselves to open the gate and send out the myths and seeds of myth.

"By the way, Chu Kexiu obtained an evil deity's treasure and was sent beyond the sky some time ago. He's returned, and his divine domain has improved." At this moment, the white-haired elder reminded Thunder God Venerable.

Chu Kexiu was once Thunder God Venerable's friend.

However, this friend chose to side with the evil deities and betrayed the ancient deities.

Thunder God Venerable was furious at the time and recklessly challenged two Great Venerables, one of whom was Chu Kexiu.

If not for the white-haired elder's timely arrival, Thunder God Venerable might have perished in that battle.

"Damn it! That bastard is too much for me now?" Thunder God Venerable cursed, then sighed after his outburst, "I can't fight him again."

The white-haired elder's heart ached upon hearing this.

He intentionally mentioned Chu Kexiu to provoke Thunder God Venerable's desire for revenge.

Thunder God Venerable looked at the white-haired elder, his eyes revealing a smile of acceptance.

"I'll deceive that kid and keep him in the Southern Territory. He'll definitely hold a grudge against me."

The old man did not dare to meet him again, lest it be awkward.

Let my useless and crippled body do one last thing for him.

Flying Spirit Manor, Zhang Feng, these enemies, the old man will help him sweep them away!"

He was already severely injured, with only three hundred years of lifespan remaining.

With his strength, he was no match for any Great Venerable.

However, killing a Sky Striding Third Step from Wind Spirit Manor and Zhang Feng's Sky Treading Fourth Step, he was still confident.

But after killing those two, he might not be able to escape the fallen region.

The white-haired elder looked at the Thunder God Venerable, feeling a deep sigh: "Him... I'll take good care of him."

"Mm, no more talk. That guy will probably be back soon." The Thunder God Venerable's illusion dissipated beside the white-haired elder.

In the empty region, blood-red liquid flowed, and the white-haired elder stood up, gazing at the sky, his expression desolate.

At this moment, his jade slip flashed.

A figure, cloaked in black, appeared.

Upon seeing this person, the white-haired elder's face tightened: "How did you come here? Be careful!"

The voice from within the black cloak was hoarse: "This time, I discovered a new node. Its location is in the sky..."

Hearing this, the white-haired elder's expression turned to delight: "Another node discovered, this is good news."

The node was crucial to opening the gates of the Mundane Heart World and escaping it.

The black-cloaked figure remained motionless, showing no sign of joy. After about ten breaths, his calm voice sounded: "I killed the Pear Blossom Great Venerable."

Hearing this, the white-haired elder fell silent, his voice also hoarse: "This has nothing to do with you."

"Mm." The black-cloaked figure responded lightly and vanished from the spot.

...

Green Water Village.

Shi Zhongshan approached, looking at the Great Black Dog, a warm smile on his face: "Brother, you're back."

The Great Black Dog nodded like a human, then glanced at Zhu Zhuangshi beside him and spat out a large bone.

Shi Zhongshan, seeing this, said to Zhu Zhuangshi: "Quickly thank my brother. He thought of you even during the banquet and brought you a bone!"

Zhu Zhuangshi looked at the bone, feeling like crying.

Back then, he had brought a bone for the Great Black Dog during the banquet.

Now, the karma had returned to him.

He dared not get angry at the Great Black Dog, but glared at Shi Zhongshan instead: "Wait till I get stronger, I'll make you pay, you scheming little man!"

Of course, he wouldn't eat the bone, and the Great Black Dog wasn't truly humiliating him.

"Alright, what are you two chattering about? In the next few days, choose some people to go to the Ancestral Land with me." At this moment, Qi Yuan appeared and spoke to the village chief Yulei, who was watching the show.

Village Chief Yulei's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this: "Deity, how many people are you taking?"

"Hmm... seven or eight." Qi Yuan replied casually.

This time, going to the Ancient Clan One's Ancestral Land, the Dragon Subduing Arhat and the Tiger Subduing Arhat would definitely go.

Then, the Long Eyebrow Arhat and the Joyful Arhat would follow.

Qi Yuan thought to himself that he would bring seven or eight more villagers.

"Deity, can I go?" Village Chief Yulei quickly asked.

"If you're not afraid to die, you can go." Qi Yuan replied indifferently.

Entering the Ancestral Land was extremely dangerous for those who hadn't reached the True Deity realm. After all, even Great Venerables might fall in the Ancient Clan One's Ancestral Land.

Not to mention these villagers.

"Let the villagers sign up voluntarily, but make sure to explain the dangers clearly. If no one signs up, then... choose at random. If there are too many volunteers, you decide, but pick eight formidable ones." Qi Yuan instructed.

This time, entering the Ancestral Land, Qi Yuan still had some preparations to make.

After all, according to Yulei and Shencha, many places in the Ancestral Land were filled with danger, but there were also many extremely safe areas.

Qi Yuan's eyebrows could bring fortune and disaster, so it was suitable for him to venture into the Ancestral Land.

After Qi Yuan finished speaking, he looked at the Thunder God Venerable: "Old Deng, do you want to come with me to the Ancient Clan One's Ancestral land, acting as my bodyguard?"

The Thunder God Venerable glanced at Qi Yuan: "You're thinking too beautifully, kid."

"Sigh, you've been eating our Green Water Village's food every day, but it's useless. This time, when we set out, you didn't even want to join the orchestra and play the background music for our sky-treading steps. You're so stingy, not even dropping a single gold coin. Are you just a lucky charm?" Qi Yuan said with indignation.

"Rest assured, when you return this time, I have a grand gift for you!" The Thunder God Venerable stroked his beard, feeling at ease.

"Just don't be too abstract." Qi Yuan glanced at the Thunder God Venerable, "My greatest expectation for you is to add some background music for me."

"I, a dignified Great Venerable, should play thunder for you during your fights? What are you thinking?" The Thunder God Venerable glared at Qi Yuan.

There was no such humiliation.

Thinking of himself, a dignified brute, doing the job of playing thunder every day, what a loss of face.

Qi Yuan glanced at the Thunder God Venerable and sighed: "Playing thunder is also a technical skill. It seems I need to call the Thunder Department over."

The Thunder Department was one of the eight departments of the heavenly court.

They controlled the clouds, wind, and thunder in the mortal realm, and also had the power to oversee the three realms and judge good and evil.

The Thunder Department was renowned among the eight departments. It was controlled by the Yingshun Thunder Voice Universal Transformation Great Venerable.

This Great Venerable had a grand background, rumored to be an incarnation of one of the Four Supreme Emperors, the Eternal Life Emperor.

If this deity was summoned, Qi Yuan's prestige would surely be filled to the brim, with thunder covering the sky during every expedition.

Of course, this Great Venerable's status was quite high, and with Qi Yuan's current Demon Deity power, he might not be able to summon him.

But the Five Direction Thunder Emperors and the Thirty-Six Thunder Generals should be worth a try.

Once summoned, the special effects would be maxed out.

"Why did another Thunder Department appear?" The Thunder God Venerable laughed, "You China Dragon Group, truly a gathering of talents!"

(End of Chapter)

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