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Chapter 223: Sacrificing for the Greater Good
Chapter 223: Sacrificing for the Greater Good
"Eat more fish, it will strengthen the Pillar of Heaven." Qi Yuan suggested to the woman beside him.
This time, during his contemplation, his subjects had made significant progress.
His own cultivation had also advanced considerably.
The first phase of his three-step plan had been successfully completed.
The next step was to lead his army with lightning speed to annihilate the Demon God Army on Qingheng Continent.
With the Demon God's spiritual power he obtained, he could use the Lost Luminescent Rod once more to return to the past for one final boost.
As Qi Yuan prepared to travel back in time for the last time, he had no idea when he would arrive.
Perhaps it would be sometime between now and the Hell Soup War.
Or maybe, it would be much further back in time.
Regardless, feeding more fish to the Gluttonyless Holy Mother to strengthen the Pillar of Heaven was always a good idea.
The next time he contemplated, he would need to accumulate even more than this time.
A thought suddenly occurred to Qi Yuan, and he asked, "Do you know where the Ancient First Clan's ancestral land is?"
Qi Yuan had always been curious about the Ancient First Clan's ancestral land.
Unfortunately, he had never obtained any information about it from others.
The Holy Mother's expression grew complicated as she replied, "It's an extremely dangerous place, even a Myth can fall there."
"Indeed, without a special method, it's impossible to enter. Even a Myth could perish if they venture in recklessly," Qi Yuan sighed.
It seemed that the Holy Mother didn't have much knowledge about the ancestral land either.
She lowered her head and continued eating the fish without saying another word.
Qi Yuan gazed at the stars in the sky, his face slightly pale.
Fortunately, his recent level-ups had mitigated the effects of losing the flawless jade-like blood.
But...
"Before I go, make some more fish. Try different styles like boiled fish, spicy grilled fish, and pickled fish." Qi Yuan continued his instructions.
"Okay."
For the next half-day, the Holy Mother became a fishing enthusiast.
Dressed in a red skirt, she sat by the lake, her black hair cascading down to her waist, and her eyes held an unyielding coldness.
Qi Yuan casually laid on a recliner that the Holy Mother had found somewhere, not really intending to sleep.
He watched the fish in the lake, his mind unusually clear.
Suddenly, a thought occurred to him, and he asked the woman in the distance, "If you could go back in time, like me, and couldn't change the past, what would you do?" Qi Yuan was genuinely curious.
He truly didn't have a good way to alter the past.
Even with his powerful Deity Observation Technique, he couldn't share it with people from the past.
The Deity Observation Technique had to be observed and couldn't be taught verbally.
Therefore, he couldn't genuinely enhance the power of the Mundane Heart World.
Could he teach the Holy Mother about nuclear fission? The thought of it made him chuckle.
Moreover, in the eyes of a True Deity, it was like a weapon for frying fish.
If he could go back in his true form, Qi Yuan would have the confidence to change history.
But with this... he couldn't.
The Holy Mother hesitated for a moment before slowly replying, "I would be a mere passerby, just witnessing the vastness of the world would be enough."
"No wonder you're the first person from the Mundane Heart World. You truly live with such freedom," Qi Yuan thought back to the Hell Soup War, where the Holy Mother had led him to measure the world with their footsteps.
After a few hours, various types of fish were laid out on the table.
The Holy Mother didn't seem greedy, preparing only one table's worth of fish.
The aroma was tantalizing, but Qi Yuan was destined to never smell it.
Seeing the fish, Qi Yuan felt a twinge of pain.
Nonetheless, he dripped the flawless jade-like blood onto the fish.
His body trembled slightly, as if he had a cultivator's version of low blood sugar.
"Alright, I must be off now," Qi Yuan said, satisfied with his accomplishment.
The Holy Mother glanced at the spot where Qi Yuan had been and then at the fish on the table.
"Thank you."
"No problem, helping others is a traditional virtue!" Qi Yuan smiled.
But his heart harbored some resentment.
"To play this game, I have to expend the flawless jade-like blood. This game truly tests one's patience."
Without further hesitation, Qi Yuan's figure disappeared from the room.
The bamboo hut was now empty, and the expression on the red-skirted woman's face froze, as if she had discovered some hidden truth.
A hysterical voice suddenly emerged from within her, seemingly out of nowhere.
"Devour him... devour it all..."
A chill flashed through the woman's eyes as she held her chopsticks and stared at the fish before her, her expression becoming increasingly complex.
She chewed slowly and swallowed, eating only half a fish in half a day.
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In Flying Wasteland City, a group of figures suddenly appeared in an empty space within the city.
These figures exuded a terrifying aura, each of their faces filled with excitement and emotion.
The Ancient Deity, Pine Gazing, murmured as if he were in a dream.
"I, Pine Gazing, never imagined that I would have the chance to take the Five Steps to Great Venerability in this life!"
The Five Steps to Great Venerability referred to the Great Venerables.
Not even among the Great Venerables is he considered weak.
Moreover, he has perfected the Sky Treading Five Steps, and one more step forward would be the Sky Treading Six Steps.
"Alas, alas, alas." Zang Hui Venerable sighed thrice in a row.
He ultimately couldn't surpass Zhu Zhuangshi and the Great Black Dog; Thundergod Grand Venerable was the threshold he couldn't overcome.
Thundergod Grand Venerable... had astonishingly Entered Mythology!
This was the realm of Myth!
Since the Hong Tang War, no Ancient God in the Mundane Heart World had achieved Myth!
The gods present couldn't help but feel envious.
Qi Yuan scanned the gathering of gods, a smug expression in his eyes: "Take a day to settle and familiarize yourselves.
In a day, I have a grand affair to attend to!"
These individuals' powers had surged abruptly, requiring time to settle and adapt.
This way, when the great war commenced, they would be more capable of dominating the battlefield.
"Understood!" The thousands of True Gods present responded in unison, their voices solemn.
"These Divine Aperture Elixirs, ten per person, whether you can open your divine apertures depends on yourselves." Qi Yuan gestured grandly once more, and each of the Venerables' hands received ten Divine Aperture Elixirs.
The quantity of Divine Domain Elixirs was limited, so they couldn't be distributed lavishly.
However, Divine Aperture Elixirs were abundant, without such concerns.
"Many thanks, Celestial Lord!"
The thousands of True Gods paid their respects in unison, leaving Qi Yuan feeling elated, as if he were the Jade Emperor himself.
Qi Yuan's figure vanished in that instant.
He reappeared at the City Lord's Manor.
Within the manor, Qi Qi was furrowed in thought.
Upon seeing Qi Yuan appear, Qi Qi hastily rose: "Uncle!"
Currently, Qi Qi was responsible for the logistics of Qi Yuan's domain, information gathering, and even diplomacy.
It must be said that Qi Qi managed these affairs with utmost efficiency.
This reduced the difficulty of Qi Yuan's gaming experience.
He only needed to focus on dominating without worrying about trivial matters.
"Uncle, there are guests in the grand hall," Qi Qi quickly reported, "representing the Ancient Ape Clan, Well Dragon Clan, and Ancient Deity Alliance..."
The representatives of the major Ancient God factions from Qingheng Continent had arrived at Flying Wasteland City.
"The Ancient Ape Clan and Well Dragon Clan are likely here to pledge allegiance, joining us against our enemies.
The Ancient Deity Alliance... has sent their Alliance Leader, a Great Venerable, with an ambiguous attitude, seemingly not coming in peace." Qi Qi briefly informed Qi Yuan of each faction's characteristics.
"Additionally..." Qi Qi paused, "the Phoenix Clan has also sent representatives, willing to assist, Uncle."
Qi Qi himself had partial Phoenix Clan lineage.
"Hmm, understood. I'll go and see who's willing to become my subjects."
Qi Yuan vanished after speaking.
Meanwhile, in the reception hall, over a dozen Ancient Gods sat, their expressions varied as they exchanged conversations.
"The Sun Ascends Sky at Sunset Slope was truly breathtaking, temporarily alleviating our crisis!"
"During the Sun Ascends Sky, even I, an old man, felt a sense of trepidation.
This single strike, not even considered a True God's, was already so formidable.
What terror lies beyond the realm of True Gods?" Yuan Kun, the Ancient Ape Clan's leader, spoke with a hint of despair.
He, who had achieved the Sky Treading Three Steps with an invincible physique, could have his strongest treasure body shattered by the mere aura of Sun Ascends Sky.
"The Sunset Slope incident is indeed peculiar, but it's not our concern.
We should be focusing on how to counter the Liyang Commander!
The upheaval at Sunset Slope is merely a minor setback for the Liyang Commander; the next wave of their army may arrive at any moment."
"Yuan Kun, isn't it true that the Origin Venerable slew your grandson? Why are you still allying with them?" A member of the Ancient Deity Alliance spoke up, seemingly stirring trouble.
"Hmph, my incompetent descendant, arrogant and reckless, deserved to be killed.
I, Yuan Kun, still know where my loyalty lies between family and nation!" Yuan Kun retorted, somewhat displeased with the Ancient Deity Alliance member.
"Which of you present doesn't understand the concept of national loyalty?" The Ancient Deity Alliance member continued.
Yuan Kun couldn't resist mocking, "Then why do you still covet control over the Northern Sea Eye?"
Yuan Kun had always looked down on the hypocritical Ancient Deity Alliance.
This time, with their Alliance Leader and two Great Venerables in attendance, it was clear they weren't there to negotiate cooperation but to seize power.
The other Ancient Gods present had never held the Ancient Deity Alliance in high regard.
With over a hundred of their Ancient Gods defecting and dying at Sunset Slope, the disdain only deepened.
"It's precisely because the nation comes first that the Northern Sea Eye should be under our Ancient Deity Alliance's control."
The Origin Venerable had many capable individuals under his command, but only one Supreme, the Lotus Blossom Supreme.
The Northern Sea Eye was under his control, and the Ancient Deity Alliance was uneasy.
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance spoke calmly, "The Northern Sea Eye is crucial for the greater good, and with the three Supremes in charge, we will ensure everyone's safety."
Currently, the only way to stop the Demon God Army was through the Northern Sea Eye.
With the Supremes working together to build defenses, the Northern Sea Eye's full potential could be realized.
Perhaps the Demon God Army would choose not to waste lives and spare them.
The Ancient Deity Alliance had to secure the Northern Sea Eye.
Ye Liuyun listened to their words with a disdainful expression.
Why not just say they wanted power instead of acting so righteous?
In Ye Liuyun's eyes, the Ancient Deity Alliance was a group that bullied the weak and feared the strong.
They dared not face the Demon God Army, so they came to bully the Origin Venerable.
Of course, the current leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance was unaware that Qi Yuan had contemplated twenty-one legends and eight epics, and that the Solar Deity was summoned by Qi Yuan.
Otherwise, how could he dare to speak so arrogantly?
Just then, a lazy voice interrupted.
"Yo, who's talking so forcefully? Could it be... the Bright Palace branch?"
Qi Yuan, clad in a green robe, appeared in the hall.
He sat in the main chair, his gaze fixed on the leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance.
Upon seeing Qi Yuan, Ye Liuyun quickly sent a message, "Brother Qi, be careful. These people from the Ancient Deity Alliance are not friendly."
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance glanced at Qi Yuan and spoke calmly, "My request may be excessive, but if you hand over control of the Northern Sea Eye to the Ancient Deity Alliance, we will certainly compensate you!"
"Can't you understand what I'm saying?" Qi Yuan's gaze turned cold.
The Ancient Deities in the hall felt a chill.
The Origin Venerable had the audacity to speak to the three Supremes like that! It was incredibly satisfying.
They had long disliked the Ancient Deity Alliance.
They were only intimidated by the Ancient Deity Alliance's strength.
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance's expression remained unchanged, and he continued, "It's understandable that you're angry.
As long as you hand over control of the Northern Sea Eye to the Ancient Deity Alliance, I..."
"It seems some people really can't understand what I'm saying," Qi Yuan interrupted, spreading his hands in apparent frustration.
"When I said you were from the Bright Palace, I wasn't chatting. I was telling you... it's time for you to die."
As Qi Yuan's lazy voice fell, the Ancient Deities in the hall paled.
Ye Liuyun's eyes widened in shock.
How dare Brother Qi speak like that!
Why did he always surprise them every time they met?
The Ancient Deities were amazed, as the Origin Venerable had completely offended the Ancient Deity Alliance.
The Ancient Deity Alliance might hesitate to act against Qi Yuan because they were also Ancient Deities.
But they would definitely make covert moves.
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance's face twitched slightly, but he seemed to have good composure, "Origin Venerable, if you take back your words now, it's not too late."
Qi Yuan thought for a moment, "I do need to take them back... because you're too strong..."
The Ancient Deities in the hall were speechless.
This was... too thick-skinned.
After making such a bold statement, he was taking it back?
Ye Liuyun also looked confused.
Was Qi Yuan backing down?
A hint of laughter flashed in the leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance's eyes, and he appeared quite amiable.
However, beneath the amiable smile, there was a hint of hidden killing intent.
Qi Yuan continued, "The Bright Palace is too weak, just a bunch of Purple Palaces.
So, when I take back my words, it's not that you're from the Bright Palace branch, but the main palace!
And it's not that you should die, but you're already on your way to death!"
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance's smile froze, and he no longer hid his killing intent.
"For the greater good, I won't hold your words against you," the leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance said.
Qi Yuan lazily replied, "For the greater good, please die."
As Qi Yuan clapped his hands, he said, "Dusk, Fire Lotus, these three from the Ancient Deity Alliance, send them to their deaths!"
As Qi Yuan spoke, two powerful figures suddenly appeared near him.
A powerful aura swept through the hall.
The leader of the Ancient Deity Alliance's face changed dramatically.
"Dusk... how did you become a Supreme?"
"And what about Fire Lotus?"
The Ancient Deities' faces turned pale.
Not long ago, they had seen the Dusk Venerable and the Fire Lotus Venerable.
Both were at the Second Step of Heaven Striding, but now... how did they become Supremes?
(End of Chapter)
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