Chapter 227: The Youthful Heavenly Emperor and the Dong Jiang He?

Chapter 227: The Youthful Heavenly Emperor and the Dong Jiang He?

As Shen Lei Da Zun heard Qi Yuan's reprimand, he lowered his head, wanting to refute, but the words wouldn't come out.

This plan was clearly inspired by Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Your plan is inadequate; it lacks the meticulousness of mine, so we must follow my approach."

Qi Yuan spoke again, his gaze fixed on the distant Northern Region.

Pillars of light shot straight into the clouds, and countless new deities squeezed within these columns, escaping the Mundane Heart World.

This scene moved even the Ancient Gods present.

Li Shan Da Zun never imagined he would witness such a scene one day.

Huanghun Da Zun's eyes held a complex expression: "It seems we've become this strong without realizing it."

So powerful that even before the battle ended, the remaining enemies were already fleeing in disarray.

"It's not that we're too strong, but that Yuanshi Tianzun is too terrifying!" Pine Gazing Ancient God spoke up, looking at Qi Yuan with reverence.

The other Ancient Gods also turned to Qi Yuan.

Indeed, Pine Gazing Ancient God was right.

Without Yuanshi Tianzun, they might still be living in confusion and fear, constantly worried about the Mundane Heart World.

Not only had they scared away the Demon Deities, but they couldn't even think of counterattacking them.

The changes Yuanshi Tianzun had brought to this world were immense.

"It's fine, it's fine. I'm just a small Essence Core Cultivator, so don't praise me, or I'll feel embarrassed." Qi Yuan felt rather shy.

These people had made him out to be a big shot.

He was just a game player, not a big shot; the real big shots were the Three Purities.

The other Ancient Gods present were speechless.

Especially Shen Lei Da Zun, who wanted to say to Qi Yuan:

"Don't be so low-key; show off the swagger you had when you flaunted your Stellar Golden Core."

That scene had indeed left Shen Lei Da Zun stunned.

At this moment, Qi Yuan gazed at the pillars of light, his thoughts complex: "These Demon Deities are escaping, ruining my plan!"

In Qi Yuan's original plan, there was a strategy to deal with these Demon Deities.

With them fleeing, his plan couldn't be executed.

"But it's fine; most of those escaping are from the Demon Deity Headquarters and the Demon Deity Camp. Many Demon Deities stationed in the cities haven't had time to escape yet." Qi Yuan's eyes held a hint of killing intent.

"We'll take action immediately and sweep the Northern Region clean of all deities!" Pine Gazing Ancient God quickly said.

Qi Yuan nodded: "You've worked hard. Without a feast, just keep working overtime."

He never thought that one day, he would become the embodiment of a capitalist.

Seeing this, the other Ancient Gods quickly followed orders.

Everyone's battle intent surged, as the previous battle hadn't satisfied their thirst for combat.

With Qi Yuan's command, these Ancient Gods transformed into streams of light, heading out to hunt down the remaining Demon Deities in the Mundane Heart World.

...

Petal City.

Ever since the Demon Deity Camp was bombed a few days ago, numerous Demon Deities had come to Petal City to investigate.

The once chaotic Petal City was now filled with whispers and tension.

In Crimson Leaf Tower, Xiao Xing wore a yellow long skirt, her eyes fixed on the sky.

The current sky was a peculiar shade of blue with a hint of red.

Xiao Xing's gaze was dazed, still unable to process the scene she had just witnessed.

Aunt Liu stood beside her, patting her shoulder gently. She took a deep breath: "Was everything that just happened...real?"

Xiao Xing snapped out of her daze, nodding vigorously. Her expression wavered between hesitation and excitement: "It's real!"

So much had happened in just one day.

First, the sun fell, then the Hanging Thunder Sea, and finally, the Nine Stars Hovering.

This level of combat was beyond the comprehension of their Purple Mansion cultivation.

In the end, several terrifying pillars of light shot into the clouds, leaving them even more confused. They didn't know what had happened, but it was undoubtedly a terrifying event.

After all, the Demon Deities who had come to investigate in Petal City saw the pillars of light and fled in panic, muttering: "Wait for me!"

Crimson Leaf Tower had been rooted in the Fallen Zone for hundreds of years, always relaying information for the Ancient Gods, and they vaguely understood what this signified.

All the Ancient Gods felt a sense of surrealness in their hearts.

Just then, a clear voice reached them from outside the house.

"Last time I left too quickly and didn't pay.

How about this—I'll treat you all to a feast."

Outside the two ladies, Qi Yuan's eyes sparkled with a brilliant smile as he spoke softly.

The last time he had bombed the Demon Deity Camp with Zhu Zhuangshi, they had dined at Crimson Leaf Tower without paying, then fled.

Qi Yuan had always felt guilty about it.

Remembering his promise to treat everyone in Petal City to a feast, he decided to make good on his word.

Crimson Leaf Tower was once the home of Gluttony Holy Mother.

Inside the house, Xiao Xing and Aunt Liu heard the familiar voice, their eyes widening in surprise.

"Your Excellency!" They hurriedly turned to Qi Yuan, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Your Excellency, you slew the Demon Deities and saved our Petal City. How could we ask for that tea money?" Aunt Liu quickly explained.

She gazed at Qi Yuan, her heart filled with excitement. After all, in their perception, Qi Yuan was undoubtedly a Grand Venerable or an even more formidable figure.

Back then, the Demon Deity Camp was shrouded in thunderous rumblings, which might have been connected to the current Hanging Thunder Sea.

How could she not be astonished?

"There's another reason I came here," Qi Yuan said softly. "Can you sell me this Crimson Leaf Tower?"

The birthplace of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother—shouldn't it be turned into a memorial hall?

After all, she was once the foremost figure in the Mundane Heart World.

Aunt Liu was startled. She looked at Qi Yuan, not hiding anything, and said, "We are followers of the Gluttonyless Holy Mother, tasked with gathering information about the Ancient God and the Demon Deity in this place. If we give you the Crimson Leaf Tower, we..."

Aunt Liu and Crimson Leaf hesitated.

They still had to strive for the crisis in the Mundane Heart World and convey messages for the Ancient God.

Perhaps their messages couldn't change the outcome, but even the slightest help to the Ancient God would be worthwhile.

"No need," Qi Yuan said gently. "From now on, you don't have to do these things anymore. You can live the life you desire." As he spoke, his gaze shifted to the sky, "Did you see the pillar of light earlier? The Demon Deity is desperately trying to escape the Mundane Heart World."

Little Apricot's eyes widened in surprise, and even Aunt Liu tensed up at that moment.

"Is what you say true, senior?" Little Apricot's eyes glistened with emotion.

"Of course," Qi Yuan replied with a smile. Suddenly, he soared into the sky, "The Origin Venerable has arrived! People of Petal Leaf City, a feast awaits! Let's begin!"

...

Meanwhile, in the Southern Region.

Within the Contemplation Mountain, Dong Jiang He's face was filled with reverence and awe.

"I've finally contemplated a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique!"

"Haha, I can finally reveal my identity as Heaven's Chosen Son!"

"Who says I, Dong Jiang He, am not the Youthful Heavenly Emperor? With my Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, I'll prove it!"

Dong Jiang He was thrilled.

He felt he could finally avenge his past humiliations. Although he had been suppressed by the Origin Venerable, the chat group members claimed that the Origin Venerable was the true Youthful Heavenly Emperor! But Dong Jiang He was unconvinced.

Now, having contemplated a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, he could finally dispel the gloom and take a bold stand against the Origin Venerable.

After all, he still had a promising future, while the Origin Venerable was already in his twilight years.

He exited the Contemplation Mountain and entered the chat group, feeling rather proud.

"Hmm? Where is everyone?"

"Hey, where did you all go?"

"Aren't you going to welcome your Eastern Heavenly Emperor?"

"As expected, I, the Eastern Heavenly Emperor, have contemplated a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique!"

He sent these messages in the group.

However, no one responded.

The group fell silent.

Dong Jiang He was bewildered. "What's going on here? Where did everyone go?"

He was puzzled and deeply disappointed.

He had just contemplated a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, and the group members should have been raving about him.

But instead, there was silence.

He had expected them to shower him with praise, perhaps even exclaiming, "So, you're Heaven's Chosen Son!"

The Divine Cat Venerable and Black Dragon Venerable, who had once mocked him, would finally get their comeuppance.

But now, with no one in the group, even his achievement of contemplating a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique felt bland and meaningless.

"If they're not here, then they're not here. If my old master knew I've contemplated a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, he'd surely shed tears of joy and call me his son!"

Thinking of his master, Dong Jiang He's heart raced with excitement.

That old fellow had always supported the Myth Plan, although he hadn't pressured Dong Jiang He to contemplate a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique.

But Dong Jiang He knew what his master had in mind.

The old master had always hoped that Dong Jiang He would quickly contemplate a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, but he didn't want to burden Dong Jiang He with pressure, so he never pushed him.

"If there's no one here, I'll just take my Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique and dazzle that old fellow's eyes!"

Before leaving, Dong Jiang He left a message in the group.

"A Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique is truly simple."

...

"Master!"

In the grand hall, Dong Jiang He stood tall in his white robes, his star-like brows and sword-like gaze exuding an extraordinary aura.

But surprisingly, his call for his master went unanswered.

He was caught off guard.

Every time he finished his contemplation, his master would be there, filled with anticipation.

The eager gaze that once made him feel ashamed was nowhere to be found.

This time, he no longer felt ashamed; instead, he was brimming with confidence.

But... his master wasn't there!

He was shocked.

"Master!"

He pushed open the door and stepped out of the cave abode.

Unfortunately, the outside was eerily quiet.

Seeing this, he furrowed his brows in confusion.

"Seems like I'll have to bring out my ace!"

He looked up at the sky.

"Master, something terrible has happened! It's an emergency!"

He called out urgently.

At that moment, a concerned voice finally sounded from above.

"What's wrong, Jiang He?"

Upon hearing this, Dong Jiang He's heart filled with joy. "Master, I have some good news to share with you."

"Hurry up and tell me, I have an urgent matter to attend to!" Master's voice carried a sense of urgency.

Dong Jiang He's eyes sparkled with even more mirth.

Once he revealed his achievement, Master might not leave, and certainly not in such a hurry.

"Today, at Contemplation Mountain, I inadvertently contemplated a... mythical-level Deity Observation Technique!"

Dong Jiang He boasted, full of his accomplishment, brimming with anticipation.

The mythical-level Deity Observation Technique was a crucial part of the Myth project.

His contemplation of this technique would greatly enhance the strength of the Mundane Heart World.

This would aid in the implementation of the Myth project.

"Oh? A mythical-level Deity Observation Technique? That's impressive and powerful."

Master's voice remained calm and composed, seemingly without much excitement. "There are a few bottles of pills in my cave abode. I'll reward them to you. You can go and get them yourself. I have an urgent matter to attend to first."

This reaction left Dong Jiang He stunned.

He was a bit puzzled. He had contemplated a mythical-level Deity Observation Technique.

Shouldn't Master be thrilled... with tears of joy?

Why was Master leaving, and for what urgent matter?

What could be more important than his contemplation of a mythical-level technique?

"Master, what's this urgent matter?" Dong Jiang He couldn't help but ask.

"Just now, a great battle broke out in the Northern Region. It's suspected that three Demon Deity Commanders have fallen.

The Demon Deity Headquarters' army has completely fled the Mundane Heart World!" After saying this, Master's figure transformed into a beam of light, and a voice also entered Dong Jiang He's mind, "I need to discuss matters with other Ancient Gods. I'll talk to you about it when I return!"

In the vast mountains, only Dong Jiang He remained.

He was a bit dazed, his mind struggling to process what had happened.

"I was just contemplating... and the world has changed so drastically?"

Dong Jiang He was truly bewildered.

Was this for real?

The world seemed to be toying with him!

And what Master said... was also terrifying.

The Demon Deity Army had been defeated and driven away?

This was too unbelievable, even for Dong Jiang He, who enjoyed fantasizing and dreaming.

Even in his wildest dreams, he couldn't imagine such a scenario.

His most satisfying dream was contemplating a mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, being praised by the group, and then single-handedly defeating a Demon Deity.

But reality had surpassed even his dreams.

Who was this?

Was this a game?

Should he play along...?

After an unknown amount of time, he re-entered the chat group.

Surprisingly, many members were online.

Dong Jiang He immediately spotted Origin Venerable.

"Dong Jiang He is right, contemplating myths is indeed not difficult, it's quite simple."

The one speaking was none other than Origin Venerable.

Below, familiar members were also actively chatting.

"Origin Venerable, the Demon Deities fleeing the Northern Region... could it be your doing?"

"The Hanging Thunder Sea, Nine Stars Hovering, were those... also mythical-level Deity Observation Techniques contemplated by you?"

"Origin Venerable, was it you...?"

The group was filled with excitement.

As for Dong Jiang He's contemplation of a mythical-level technique, it was completely overshadowed.

No one seemed to care about that news.

Dong Jiang He felt like spitting blood.

However, at this moment, he was also extremely curious.

"What's going on here!"

Without witnessing it himself, he felt like everything was too surreal, like a dream.

At this time, Qi Yuan was also reading the group messages and replied.

"I always thought Demon Deities were powerful, but it turns out they're not that impressive."

"The one in the Hanging Thunder Sea is Shen Lei Lao Deng. I gave him a slightly more powerful Deity Observation Technique, and he directly advanced from the Fourth Step of Heaven Striding to the Seventh Step, single-handedly killing two Demon Deities."

"The Nine Stars Hovering, those nine also received nine mythical-level Deity Observation Techniques, but they are much weaker and their power is average."

"Demon Deity Commanders are indeed not that capable. I killed two with a single sword.

I suspect Demon Deities are all paper tigers, especially the Demon Deity Commanders.

Perhaps anyone here could easily defeat them." Qi Yuan spoke calmly.

The Ancient Gods present were all stunned.

Weren't there only eight mythical-level Deity Observation Techniques?

Dong Jiang He even knew that those eight techniques were given to eight ordinary people.

How could Thundergod Grand Venerable have one too?

Killing two Demon Deity Commanders with a single sword... Origin Venerable, are you exaggerating?

It must all be fake, it's all fake!

Dong Jiang He couldn't accept this reality.

"Origin Venerable, didn't you only contemplate eight mythical-level Deity Observation Techniques?" Divine Cat Venerable's voice trembled.

"I... contemplated those in the past." Qi Yuan, sitting in the Crimson Leaf Tower, replied.

He had indeed contemplated them in the past.

(End of Chapter)

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