Chapter 228: World Seed

Chapter 228: World Seed

"When? What time are you referring to?"

The Ancient Gods present were perplexed, finding it hard to believe.

"The Northern Battle, was it really your doing, Origin Venerable?"

"It's actually true!"

"What a pity that Treasure Venerable couldn't witness this. Alas."

"I heard the Demon Deity Headquarters fled directly. It's truly..."

This was more than just a cause for celebration! After all, the Mundane Heart World had been suppressed for so many years, and they were completely helpless against the Demon Deities.

But now... they had been driven away by the Origin Venerable!

In just one day, too many things had happened, and there hadn't been any signs at all.

"Origin Venerable, you're so mighty!"

"Origin Venerable, eternal!"

"Origin Venerable, a heavenly god descending to the mortal realm!"

The group was in an uproar. Only in this way could they perhaps vent some of their excitement.

"What's going on? Did the Origin Venerable visualize another myth?"

The group was almost flooded with messages.

At this moment, Qi Yuan thought of something and asked in the group.

"Since we've met, I'd like to offer you all some benefits. Are you interested?"

"What benefits!" Black Dragon Venerable asked.

"Even if the Origin Venerable sent me to drink the northwest wind, I'd still be willing!" Divine Cat Venerable said earnestly.

"I second that." White Xi Venerable also expressed deep emotion.

They remembered when they first saw the Origin Venerable in the group. At that time, the Origin Venerable was still shy and inexperienced, and they addressed him as 'Big Brother'.

Now, the Origin Venerable had become a dominant figure.

Qi Yuan also learned from his master, Li Shan Sovereign, that everything that happened in the North was true.

The Origin Venerable, leading the entire Qing Shui Village and even the villagers from nearby towns, had thoroughly crushed the Demon Deity Headquarters.

This was simply unimaginable.

Could it be that... the villagers of a single village were all heaven-defying talents?

"Come to the Forest Nation, Flying Wasteland City, and become my subjects," Qi Yuan invited, "Since we've met, I'll lead you to counter the Demon Deities!"

The game wasn't over yet, and the Yang Deity in the Sky Pillar was still devouring the Heavenly Way.

Qi Yuan continued to silently accumulate his strength.

According to the high EQ theory, the Yang Deity had reached its limit, but he still had a lot of room for improvement.

"Subjects!"

"I, Divine Cat Venerable, am the first willing one!"

"Forget about becoming subjects, even if it's to die, so what?"

After all, the Origin Venerable had a great favor to repay to the Mundane Heart World.

The Venerable's kindness was so great that it couldn't be repaid in a thousand lifetimes. Becoming subjects was nothing.

"I'm willing too!" White Xi Venerable replied.

Since his master had become a subject of the Origin Venerable, why should he hesitate?

Seeing the excited expressions of the Ancient Gods in the group, Dong Jiang He was speechless.

He was the Youthful Heavenly Emperor who had visualized the mythical Deity Observation Technique. Becoming someone else's subject, he couldn't bring himself to do it.

"I have a form here. I'll send you the information to fill out if you want to become my subjects. I'll give you some benefits." Qi Yuan was like a divine tycoon, casually throwing around money.

After all, he had earned it too easily.

"If it was hard-earned, perhaps he wouldn't be so generous."

In just a few breaths, the Ancient Gods in the group didn't hide anything and directly gave their personal information to Qi Yuan.

Dong Jiang He, upon seeing this, widened his eyes, "Do these people... have no dignity left? I'm the Youthful Heavenly Emperor who visualized the mythical Deity Observation Technique. I can't be so low-class like them. I need to be personally invited by the Origin Venerable, and I'll refuse once or twice before agreeing!"

"Anyone else? If not, I'm leaving. After this, there won't be any more benefits for becoming my subjects." Qi Yuan asked in the group.

Upon hearing this, Dong Jiang He's pupils constricted.

Leaving?

Without a personal invitation?

He was anxious and blurted out, "Wait for me, Origin Venerable! I haven't filled it out yet!"

Such an opportunity should be seized first.

After all, the other group members had become subjects of the Origin Venerable, and many even called him 'Foster Father'.

If he became a subject too, would it be embarrassing?

...

The slaughter continued.

The destruction of the Demon Deity Headquarters happened quickly.

However, the speed of hunting down the remaining Demon Deities slowed down.

After all, the Demon Deities were scattered across various places, and upon learning that the headquarters' army had fled, they were now running for their lives.

The Qing Shui Village army had been killing for three days, and they still hadn't completely wiped out the remaining Demon Deities.

At this moment, on top of a tall mountain, Village Chief Yu was covered in white hair, and his body exuded a profound aura.

The Divine Official, Divine Toa, followed behind him, and his aura was chilling.

Anyone who saw them felt a hint of fear in their hearts.

Zhu Zhuangshi sat on the big black dog's body, grinning widely to reveal his white teeth, looking very proud.

"Stinky dog, do you know who's the master now?"

The big black dog whimpered but dared not refute.

Just then, several Ancient Gods who had reached the second step of Heaven Striding appeared.

These Ancient Gods looked at Village Chief Yu and the others with a respectful gaze.

"Honorable elders, the three Demon Deities, Lin Li and the others, are hiding in the mountain ahead.

In the city, a feast has been prepared. After you slaughter the Demon Deities, we can all enjoy the feast together!"

This Ancient God was cautious, and his gaze towards Village Chief Yu and the others was filled with anticipation.

"Hmm, you can all step back. We'll take care of this."

Village Chief Yu Le spoke up.

Upon hearing this, the Ancient Gods bowed and began to retreat.

As they retreated, these Ancient Gods seemed to be whispering to each other.

"So this is the Qing Shui Village army? No wonder they are the direct lineage of the Origin Venerable, each one is extraordinary!"

"An entire village of divine beings, what a spiritually blessed place is Qing Shui Village?"

"This Origin Venerable is quite eccentric, actually issuing a 'No Headhunting' order. These Demon Gods let their people do the killing."

"Sigh, with our meager strength, we were never a match for the Demon Gods, how could we possibly... headhunt!"

"We'll just follow the Origin Venerable's preference and prepare a banquet!"

"I'll take care of it."

As the Ancient Gods retreated, the Village Chief couldn't help but sigh on top of the mountain.

"Back then, we trembled at the sight of a Purple Mansion-level divine creature."

Now... even True Gods approach us with caution."

"All of this is thanks to the blessings of the Great One!" The Divine Official Shen Tu spoke up.

The robust Zhu Zhuangshi's gaze also underwent a subtle change: "Who would've thought that this fat body of mine would become a heartthrob?"

These past few days, he had been slaughtering in all directions. Many Ancient Gods flirted with him, sending him amorous glances.

Such things were beyond his wildest imagination.

The once high and mighty goddesses were now more sycophantic than big black dogs.

"Old Zhu, how's it going?" Village Chief Yu Le asked at this moment.

Zhu Zhuangshi's brows furrowed upon hearing this: "I've killed three Demon Gods, making some progress.

The Transformation Technique... is indeed exquisite."

These past few days, they hadn't just been fighting; they had also captured some Demon Gods to interrogate them about the Transformation Technique and conduct experiments.

Demon Gods had entered the Mundane Heart World, taking control of an area and slowly transforming the inhabitants into puppets.

The task Village Chief Yu Le had assigned to Zhu Zhuangshi was to unravel the mystery of this transformation.

"I hope it's solved soon, so those transformed inhabitants can also find relief." Village Chief Yu Le couldn't help but sigh.

In the Mundane Heart World, over a million inhabitants had been transformed, reduced to puppets.

Wherever one went in such cities, they would see desolation and an eerie atmosphere.

The Divine Official Shen Tu's gaze also turned deep and mysterious: "For the next few Demon Gods, keep them alive. We must continue our research and definitely unravel the Transformation Technique, and..."

He didn't finish his sentence.

But the three people present understood without needing further explanation.

Meanwhile, Qi Yuan had returned to Flying Wasteland City.

After hosting a banquet in Petal Leaf City for two days, Qi Yuan occasionally listened to the suona music played by Little Apricot and occasionally ate while receiving information from various places in the Mundane Heart World, feeling quite cheerful.

At this moment, he had returned to Flying Wasteland City.

Looking at the city, which had regained its order, he couldn't help but feel sentimental.

"The music ends and the people disperse, the game... is also coming to an end." Whenever the game was about to finish, Qi Yuan felt inexplicably sentimental, a bit empty, and lost.

At this moment, his gaze fell upon a residence.

He turned and appeared outside the house.

In front of Qi Yuan was an ordinary house with red bricks and green tiles.

It was somewhat similar to the brick house he had in Seven Color Peak.

Qi Yuan thought that when the game ended and he broke through to the Divine Fetus, he would tear down the brick house and build a more luxurious one.

Looking at the house in front of him, a refined and amiable voice sounded: "Is anyone home? The Origin Venerable... has come to pay a visit."

The house was occupied by a pair of sisters.

The elder sister was named Yang Lian, and the younger sister was named Yang Hua.

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Initially, Qi Yuan had received a gift from these sisters—the Blood Colored Jade Leaf.

This Blood Colored Jade Leaf contained the world's fortune.

At that time, he had obtained the Lost Luminescent Rod but couldn't use it.

It was the Blood Colored Jade Leaf's fortune that allowed him to activate the Lost Luminescent Rod.

Initially, the person who gave him the gift had sent a message saying they didn't like meeting strangers.

So, he hadn't disturbed them.

Now that the game was almost over, he thought of coming to meet the person living in the house.

Inside the house, there was a moment of silence.

However, Qi Yuan still heard the sound of a woman's pounding heartbeat, seemingly very nervous.

The sisters inside seemed to be conversing, but Qi Yuan, being a gentleman, didn't eavesdrop.

If he weren't a gentleman, he wouldn't have waited outside but would have barged in directly.

After about several dozen breaths, the creaking sound of an opening door echoed, and a tall figure appeared—Yang Lian, her eyes filled with a hint of alertness: "Please come in, Venerable."

Qi Yuan glanced at Yang Lian, his gaze filled with curiosity.

Finally, he entered the house and saw a frail girl with big, deep eyes that seemed quite spirited.

Information about the little girl appeared before Qi Yuan's eyes.

Qi Yuan also caught a few key words.

A trace of disappointment flashed in the depths of his eyes.

"Thank you for your gift; it helped me immensely.

"Qi Yuan, I sincerely thank you."

The young girl, Yang Hua, forced a smile, her face as gentle as spring breezes, "You've saved the entire population of Flying Wasteland City, including me. It's I who should be thanking you."

Beside her, Yang Lian had been intently watching Qi Yuan, her body tense.

Her sister carried the World Seed.

If any Venerables, or even Grand Venerables, were to see her, her identity might be exposed.

For her, this would be a calamitous situation.

After all, the World Seed was coveted by everyone.

Even the mythical Origin Venerable, who had saved the Mundane Heart World from the Northern Battle and expelled the Demon Deities, would yearn for it.

But he only knew her face, not her heart.

The stronger one is, the more they desire the World Seed.

"I once had a dear friend, like you, who also carried the World Seed within her." Qi Yuan recalled the Gluttonyless Holy Mother.

In fact, he had also sensed the aura of the World Seed within the Holy Mother's body.

He had seen the World Seed.

But the World Seed within the Holy Mother was different from the one in this girl.

The girl's World Seed seemed to be the one that had originally emerged from the Sky Pillar.

The Holy Mother's, on the other hand, was a bit peculiar.

However, the Holy Mother had perished.

And the girl before him was not her reincarnation.

Upon hearing Qi Yuan's words, a hint of surprise flashed in the girl's eyes.

Yang Lian was also astonished.

She never expected that the Origin Venerable would know someone else with the World Seed.

"She... you should be familiar with her. She's the Gluttonyless Holy Mother."

"What? Her?" Yang Lian was surprised.

The little girl, however, remained calm, as if possessing a maturity beyond her years.

"Brother Qi Yuan, you're so mysterious and powerful.

"Just average."

"You're the first person in the history of the Mundane Heart World to drive away the Demon Deities." Yang Lian spoke with a hint of admiration.

"Don't flatter me. I'm still weak. I can only defeat a baby." Qi Yuan recalled the news he had seen in the Ancestral Land and couldn't help but say, "I've already seen the person, so... I'll be leaving now."

Yang Lian was surprised by Qi Yuan's words.

Qi Yuan glanced at Yang Lian, a smile in his eyes, "I'm flexible with my principles, but I don't eat people.

The World Seed is precious to some, but to me, it's less appealing than a delicious bowl of fish soup."

Hearing this, Yang Lian's heart filled with guilt.

She had judged him with a petty mind.

Qi Yuan truly wasn't interested in the World Seed.

She still believed his words.

If he wanted it, he could have just taken it. There was no need for deception.

"Origin Venerable, I want to give you something." Yang Lian thought of something and quickly followed him.

"Hmm." Qi Yuan left the house without a trace of reluctance.

Yang Lian stayed by his side, her expression changing repeatedly.

"Venerable, what are your plans now?" Yang Lian finally gathered the courage to ask, referring to the Demon Deities.

"Naturally, I will kill the two Above True Deities." Qi Yuan was confident, as this was the final step in his mission.

Once the two Above True Deities were slain, his task of guarding Qing Shui Village would be complete.

At this moment, Yang Lian lowered her head, her gaze carrying a hint of desolation, "The Mundane Heart World is a Primordial World... It has all possibilities, but... it's impossible to break through to the Above True Deity realm.

Your talent, Venerable, is renowned throughout history, but... against two Above True Deities, without reaching that realm, you won't be a match for them."

Yang Lian had much more to say.

Only after completing the seventh step of Heaven Treading could one enter the Yang Deity Realm.

But the seventh step was so long and arduous.

One must truly tread the heavens.

Even if the Heavenly Way within the Sky Pillar was devoured, there might not be hundreds of years left.

Time was running out for the Origin Venerable.

Not only was it impossible to break through to the Yang Deity realm in the Primordial World, but even if it were possible, this time was too short.

Qi Yuan fell silent, not speaking.

Then, they heard Yang Lian say, "The Mundane Heart World is destined for destruction. The two Above True Deities... are unbeatable.

Perhaps, your past life or original body was noble, but being in the Mundane Heart World is like being caged.

I'd like to ask you, Venerable, to take my sister out of the Mundane Heart World!

My sister carries the World Seed. If you like, when my sister grows up, you can dual cultivate with her, which will greatly benefit your cultivation. If you break through to the Above True Deity realm, you won't be an ordinary Above True Deity!"

Yang Lian spoke earnestly.

The Origin Venerable was someone she could trust.

She felt at ease leaving her sister in his care.

Moreover, aside from the Origin Venerable, who else could take her sister out of the Mundane Heart World?

Qi Yuan looked at Yang Lian, speechless.

"I'm really not interested in your World Seed.

Leave the Mundane Heart World? How can the game continue then? I'm sorry, but I can't agree to your request."

Qi Yuan flatly refused.

(End of Chapter)

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