Chapter 213: Listening to Music in the Attic

Chapter 213: Listening to Music in the Attic

Within the communication zone of the Ancient Deity Alliance.

Dusk Venerable expressed his pent-up frustration.

He boldly declared, "Now, the Great Generals under Origin Venerable are sweeping through the Maple and Lin Kingdoms. This will undoubtedly attract the attention of the Demon Deity Camp!"

"I am willing to go to the Lin Kingdom to assist Origin Venerable. Who will join me?"

"So, the grand display today was orchestrated by Origin Venerable. I shall also go."

"Who is Origin Venerable? This move is somewhat unwise."

"They are just seeking temporary fame. Once the Demon Deity Camp mobilizes, they will all be doomed.

Supporting them now is just a suicidal move!"

"They annihilated the Demon Deities in the Lin and Maple Kingdoms, and we in the Ancient Deity Alliance couldn't do it?

Why don't we take action? Is it just for the sake of the greater good that we endure?"

"Isn't this wrong?"

"All the Ancient Deities in our Alliance will go to assist Origin Venerable. Even if the Demon Deity Camp comes, they won't be able to handle us!"

"We should maintain a low profile and avoid triggering conflicts. Starting a war will drag the Alliance and the Mundane Heart World into an irreversible calamity."

"Keep retreating, keep retreating. Are we going to wait until the Demon Deities are at our doorstep before we start resisting?"

The group was abuzz with various opinions, each Ancient Deity expressing their own views.

The debate raged on for half an hour.

Under the pagoda tree, Dusk Venerable sighed deeply.

Surrounding him were nearly twenty Ancient Deities.

These twenty-plus Ancient Deities had voluntarily left the Ancient Deity Alliance and were willing to go to Qing Shui Village to support Origin Venerable.

At this moment, their expressions were filled with enthusiasm and determination, unafraid of death.

"Dusk Venerable, it's time for us to leave." Fire Lotus Venerable spoke up, her voice gentle and soft like a Jiangnan woman.

"We've waited for so long, and those who were supposed to come have already arrived.

The other Ancient Deities have their own choices, and there's no need to wait any longer." One of the Ancient Deities spoke up, a hint of helplessness in their voice.

Within the Ancient Deity Alliance, there were over three hundred Ancient Deities, but only twenty-plus had come.

Not even a tenth of them.

But this was also normal.

Supporting Qing Shui Village would mean facing the encirclement of the Demon Deity Camp.

It could be said that with their current strength, they were no match for the Demon Deity Camp.

At this moment, Fire Lotus Venerable asked Dusk Venerable, "You are the closest to Origin Venerable. Do you know why Qing Shui Village suddenly had a surge in strength, and why they suddenly took action against the Demon Deities in the Maple and Lin Kingdoms?"

Upon hearing this, the Ancient Deities present all turned their attention to Dusk Venerable.

They were indeed very curious about this matter.

Qing Shui Village was not well-known, and it was just a village-level guardian deity. Suddenly, they had many True Deities, and they even dared to take action against the surrounding Demon Deities.

This was quite exaggerated and baffling.

Even the Demon Deities might not have expected this.

Dusk Venerable furrowed his brows and said, "Origin Venerable... He once contemplated and created twenty-one legendary-level Divine Observation Techniques!"

Facing these Ancient Deities who were willing to go to Qing Shui Village, Dusk Venerable chose to trust them.

"What? This peerless genius is him!" Fire Lotus Venerable's eyes widened in shock.

Back then, in the Visualization Land, an Ancient Deity contemplated and created twenty-one legendary-level Divine Observation Techniques, astonishing the Mundane Heart World.

Almost all the Ancient Deities in the Alliance had heard of this matter.

They had originally thought it was a peerless genius from the South.

Never did they imagine it was from the Fallen Zone.

"If that's the case, it's understandable." The Ancient Deities present began to speak up.

At this moment, one of the Ancient Deities suddenly thought of something.

"The day before yesterday, in the Visualization Land, eight Divine Domains appeared. Could it be... him too?" This Ancient Deity's voice trembled as he spoke.

Contemplating and creating twenty-one legends was already rare.

Eight Divine Domains were like a fantastical tale.

The probability of these two being the same person was low, but also high.

"I don't know," Dusk Venerable replied.

"If it's him... I think the elders in the Alliance are right. We should maintain a low profile and accumulate strength." One of the Ancient Deities couldn't help but speak up.

"They maintained a low profile and accumulated what? It's just a waste of time!"

The Ancient Deities discussed heatedly.

Dusk Venerable's eyes became firm, "If he truly contemplated and created eight Divine Domains, we must do everything to protect him!"

The other Ancient Deities nodded in agreement.

The Demon Deity Camp was powerful, but that didn't mean Qing Shui Village was already doomed.

...

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.

Thundergod Grand Venerable had returned to Feiwu City and even made a trip to Qing Shui Village.

At this moment, he was gritting his teeth, looking at the large black dog beside him, and said angrily, "Can't you stop Origin Venerable?"

The large black dog trembled, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Today, it was its turn to be unlucky.

Its sworn brother, Shi Chongshan, had already neglected it by not even serving it tea or food.

And now, Zhu Zhuangshi was sitting on its back, as if it were a chair.

Even the Thunder God Great Venerable was bullying it now.

As a mere dog, how could it stop the Origin Heaven Supreme?

Should it start barking non-stop? It didn't want to end up on the dinner table.

"Sigh, where has Qi Yuan gone?" The Thunder God Great Venerable sighed with a heavy heart.

Qi Yuan's decision to lead a long-distance attack on Zhang Feng had moved him deeply.

He had planned to advise Qi Yuan to keep a low profile and relocate with the other deities upon his return.

But before he could do that, Fei Wu City and Qing Shui Village were already empty.

When he inquired, Qi Yuan had formulated a plan to annihilate a hundred demons in a single day.

Currently, all the Ancient Deities from Qing Shui Village were out hunting down Evil Deities.

Such a grand and public display would undoubtedly drag the entire Maple and Forest Countries into a perilous situation.

"I don't know where his foster father is either," Qi Qi said from the side, his expression calm as if he wasn't surprised by Qi Yuan's actions.

The Thunder God Great Venerable felt like letting out a long howl.

Suddenly, he remembered something and quickly opened the communication jade slip.

Southland.

Inside the cave abode.

The Thunder God Great Venerable's shadow appeared, and he looked at the Lishan Grand Venerable in front of him, then sent a thunderbolt towards him.

The Lishan Grand Venerable was startled and casually waved his hand to disperse the thunderbolt, asking, "Thunder God Great Venerable, what are you doing?"

"What am I doing?" The Thunder God Great Venerable was filled with indignation. "Since you know that Qi Yuan has contemplated eight myths, why didn't you keep him in the Southland?

These are eight myths; how many myths can the Visualization Land support now?"

The Visualization Land's foundation was the Heaven Pillar.

"He refused to participate in the myth plan, saying he would kill True Deities and above.

Since he has such ambition and determination, I naturally won't force him.

An Ancient Deity like this is most worthy of my admiration!" The Lishan Grand Venerable murmured.

Previously, Qi Yuan had declared his intention to kill True Deities and above, which had left the Lishan Grand Venerable in awe.

The Thunder God Great Venerable was furious, "You let him return, and you couldn't advise him to be more cautious?

I've told you before, he's even more reckless than me!"

The Lishan Grand Venerable had a bad feeling, "Could it be that he didn't keep a low profile and sent someone to save you?

This only shows that you hold a high position in his heart, it's not a big deal. You should advise him to be calm in all matters."

The Lishan Grand Venerable had listened to Qi Yuan's sincere speech before.

Qi Yuan had said he would develop slowly, accumulate strength, and make a move only when he was fully prepared.

"Not only did he send someone to save me, but he also led over twenty Ancient Deities to Cai Country and killed Zhang Feng!" The Thunder God Great Venerable said, feeling both touched and helpless.

The Lishan Grand Venerable was also surprised.

The Origin Heaven Supreme's courage was truly impressive.

"Sigh, I didn't expect him to be such a person.

But it's fine, you're now close to the Northern Sea Eye, so during this time, take him there. It should be safe."

The Northern Sea Eye was a special place, and even the Evil Deity Camp wouldn't easily invade it.

"After that, you should look after him and advise him to be more cautious." The Lishan Grand Venerable felt that the situation was serious but not too dire, and there was no need to exaggerate like the Thunder God Great Venerable.

The Thunder God Great Venerable was used to being carefree and lacked the demeanor befitting a Great Venerable.

"Advise him? I just got back, and I heard he's leading those Ancient Deities to sweep through the Maple and Forest Countries, hunting down Evil Deities.

He plans to kill a hundred Evil Deities in a single day!" The Thunder God Great Venerable clenched his teeth.

"What?" The Lishan Grand Venerable was completely stunned.

It seemed like... they had only parted ways less than a day ago.

Just now, he was talking about keeping a low profile, but upon returning to Qing Shui Village, he had started a Divine Battle!

This... was too fast! Was his head kicked by a donkey?

"Bad news, once the Evil Deity Camp takes action, they..." The Lishan Grand Venerable was deeply worried, "No, I must go to Qing Shui Village!"

The Lishan Grand Venerable quickly made up his mind to head to Qing Shui Village.

He couldn't let Qi Yuan continue causing chaos.

He hoped that by the time he arrived at Qing Shui Village, it wouldn't be too late.

"You should quickly take him to the Northern Sea Eye and ensure Qi Yuan's safety!"

"Hmph, you're telling me this?

Can't you advise him properly?" The Thunder God Great Venerable was dissatisfied.

...

Flower Leaf City.

Located in the occupied zone, this city had no Ancient Deities, only New Deities.

However, this New Deity had been in seclusion, not once had it assimilated the citizens of this city.

So, although the citizens lived in fear, they were still able to survive.

At this moment, on a small mountain within the city, two figures stood.

One of them was robust and sturdy, clearly not someone to be trifled with.

Another figure, with a handsome face and a dazed expression, seemed lost in thought. This was Qi Yuan, gazing at the small mountain and the pavilion atop it, he couldn't help but exclaim.

"I never imagined I'd end up here at Little River Mountain."

"Have you been here before, sir?" Zhu Zhuangshi asked beside him, a bit surprised.

Qi Yuan's background had always been a mystery.

The villagers of Qing Shui Village and the other Ancient Deities had all speculated about Qi Yuan's identity in ancient times.

"Hmm, once I traveled the world with a stunningly beautiful woman. She said this was her birthplace.

It should have been a bamboo forest, but now there's a pavilion built here."

Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh, feeling the weight of time's passage.

Back then, Gluttonyless Holy Mother had brought Qi Yuan to Little River Mountain. She took a bamboo stalk, made it into a fishing rod, and went fishing with Qi Yuan.

The Gluttonyless Holy Mother had murmured, wishing she had been born tens of thousands of years later.

"Since it's a familiar place, why not revisit it?" Zhu Zhuangshi suggested delicately.

He had followed Qi Yuan out to accomplish something significant.

However, he wasn't in a rush.

"Hmm, it's a teahouse, let's go take a look." Qi Yuan said casually, "There seems to be a treasure inside, I'll grab it on the way out."

Although it was called a teahouse, it wasn't an ordinary one.

Singers, dancers, and musicians were all present.

Before they even entered, a plump woman greeted them with a broad smile.

"Are you here to listen to music or watch the dance, sir? Would you like a private room?" The plump woman's eyes fixed on Zhu Zhuangshi, her smile filled with unreadable intent.

"A private room, please." Qi Yuan replied.

"Of course!" The plump woman's smile froze as she spoke, causing her ample chest to tremble.

Inside the pavilion, a fragrant scent filled the air. In the central area, seventeen graceful girls were dancing gracefully.

Draped in colorful silk, their slender waists swayed slightly as they took delicate steps, exuding charm with every smile and gesture.

Zhu Zhuangshi's eyes widened in amazement.

The surrounding guests also clapped slowly, appreciating the girls' captivating dance.

In such a decadent scene, who could imagine this was a fallen region?

Perhaps, it was precisely because they knew their future was hopeless that these cultivators indulged in pleasure.

Aunt Liu walked ahead, her eyes carrying a peculiar expression.

She couldn't see through the strength of these two guests.

But the burly, fat man, despite his attempts to conceal himself, she could sense that he was at least a Purple Mansion cultivator, and he might even be an Ancient Deity.

What were they doing in Flower Leaf City?

Aunt Liu was perplexed but didn't dare ask.

In this world, how many Ancient Deities remained loyal to the Mundane Heart World?

Most were just lackeys.

As followers of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother, they couldn't afford to be exposed.

"Please take a seat, sir. Which girl would you like to play the zither or sing for you?" Aunt Liu asked with a smile.

With a wave of her hand, over a dozen girls appeared in the air.

Each one was stunningly beautiful, with a charming demeanor that couldn't be compared to mere beauty filters.

Each girl had floating text beside them, introducing their skills.

Some were skilled in playing the zither, some in playing the flute, and some were masters of both.

Qi Yuan glanced at the girls and, not finding what he was looking for, asked, "Who can play the suona?"

Aunt Liu's eyes widened in surprise. "Your taste is indeed unique, sir."

It was normal for guests here to have various peculiarities.

But listening to the suona was indeed unique and rare.

It was like asking two comedians to perform at a funeral.

"Every time I hear the suona, I feel like killing.

Since I'm preparing to kill, I need someone to play the suona." Qi Yuan said casually.

Aunt Liu's smile froze.

Killing?

She knew something big was about to happen.

These two guests in front of her were clearly no ordinary people.

"There's a New Deity guarding the area, you two should think twice about your actions." Aunt Liu hinted, speaking ambiguously.

"Who can play the suona?" Aunt Liu's words went in one ear and out the other, as Qi Yuan repeated his question.

"Xiao Xing once learned the suona for a while." Aunt Liu replied, seeing this.

"Her then," Qi Yuan said, sitting by the window, looking down at the graceful dancers in the center of the pavilion.

"Please wait a moment, sir."

Aunt Liu left the room and went to another.

"Xiao Xing, there are two guests in Room Seventeen. Try to find out their identities." Aunt Liu instructed.

As followers of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother, they paid special attention to mysterious and powerful cultivators like Qi Yuan and Zhu Zhuangshi.

"Try to find out who they're planning to kill." Aunt Liu added, "But above all, prioritize your safety."

Xiao Xing, in an apricot-colored long dress, nodded. "I will, Aunt Liu."

(End of Chapter)

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