Chapter 229: The Eve

Chapter 229: The Eve

For a fleeting moment, Yang Lian was stunned.

She had never expected such an answer.

This was the world seed, an accumulation of nearly an entire world's worth of power.

The seed of the Primordial World represented infinite possibilities, even coveted by Yang Deities.

"Venerable... won't you reconsider?" Yang Lian persisted.

Perhaps only the Origin Venerable could bring her sister out of the Mundane Heart World.

"No need," Qi Yuan stated firmly, his figure disappearing from sight.

In the alley, only Yang Lian remained, her gaze complex as she stared at the spot where Qi Yuan had vanished.

...

At that moment, outside Flying Wasteland City, powerful cultivators gathered.

The escape of the Demon Deity from their headquarters had shocked the world.

The upper echelons of the Ancient Gods in the Southern Region had also engaged in heated debates.

Regarding the Origin Venerable, the Ancient Gods held differing opinions.

Some Ancient Gods believed that the Origin Venerable was the savior of the Mundane Heart World, their only lifeline, and they should grasp this opportunity tightly.

Others thought that the Origin Venerable's glory was fleeting, and facing two Demon Deities above the True Deity realm, the Origin Venerable had no chance of victory. Only the Myth Plan could offer a glimmer of hope.

However, there were also Ancient Gods who believed that the Origin Venerable was another Demon Deity, and they neither favored nor trusted him.

The Ancient Gods who had come to Flying Wasteland City were mostly those who held the first viewpoint.

Dong Jiang He was among the crowd, closely following his master.

The smugness on his face had vanished, replaced by a sense of indignation: "Those old fogies are truly despicable. I barely managed to contemplate a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique... and they took it from me!"

Dong Jiang He decided to accompany his master to the Northern Region, becoming a follower of the Origin Venerable.

Some Ancient Gods from the Southern Region forced Dong Jiang He to leave behind the Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique. Those old fogies had once said that the Myth Plan would provide resources to help Heaven's Chosen Son contemplate a Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique, and the contemplated technique should remain in the Southern Region.

His master comforted him from the side: "Coming to the Northern Region might be the greatest opportunity of your life. A Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique is nothing to be concerned about."

The Mythical-level Deity Observation Technique in the Mundane Heart World could, at most, allow a Second Step of Heaven Striding Venerable to advance to the Third Step within a night.

As for Great Venerables, even half a step of progress would be considered exaggerated.

In terms of potential and cultivation growth, it might not even compare to the legendary technique contemplated by Qi Yuan.

"That's right, the Origin Venerable once said he would give me benefits!" Dong Jiang He's mood improved as he mentioned this.

All the Venerables from the group had come to Flying Wasteland City, and they were now gathered here, exchanging ideas.

Dong Jiang He's exclamation was more of an attempt to show off to the group members present.

Unfortunately, those group members were already familiar with Dong Jiang He's tricks and didn't bother to respond.

Beside him, the Divine Cat Venerable looked at Dong Jiang He with disdain: "You're only at the First Step of Heaven Striding, and you dare call yourself the Youthful Heavenly Emperor! I'm at the Third Step, so wouldn't that make me the Mature Heavenly Emperor!"

The White Xi Venerable, being older, chuckled: "Among us, the weakest is actually Dong Jiang He!"

"I still remember when the Origin Venerable first appeared. Dong Jiang He even treated the Origin Venerable as a divine being who hadn't reached the True Deity realm," the Black Dragon Venerable said with a smile.

"Who would have thought that the Origin Venerable was a Myth!" The White Xi Venerable exclaimed.

Though it had only been a short time, it felt like a lifetime had passed.

Dong Jiang He became unhappy upon hearing this: "Is this my fault? Back then, the Origin Venerable was a complete novice who didn't understand anything, not even the True Deity realm.

Who would have known that the Origin Venerable was just playing with us!"

When the Origin Venerable joined the group, he indeed acted like a total newbie, asking questions left and right."

"Who could have imagined... that he was a Myth!" The Divine Cat Venerable's eyes revealed a look of reverence.

The Ancient Gods present couldn't help but feel admiration upon hearing this.

A Myth, the only Myth in the Mundane Heart World.

"Is it possible... that the Origin Venerable we met wasn't a Myth?" The Black Dragon Venerable spoke up, deep in thought.

The Ancient Gods were stunned.

Not a Myth?

A divine being?

"Black Dragon Venerable, what nonsense are you talking about? How could someone advance from the Purple Mansion to the Myth level in just one month?

Not even a reincarnated Yang Deity could achieve that!" Dong Jiang He didn't believe it at all.

He felt that the Origin Venerable was just playing games with them from the start.

The Ancient Gods present also agreed with Dong Jiang He's words.

The Origin Venerable must have been a Myth all along, biding his time and accumulating strength.

With sufficient strength, he could be ruthless against the Demon Deities.

"Therefore, we shouldn't engage in baseless speculation or believe in rumors.

There's a rumor going around that the Origin Venerable is crazy and his mind isn't sound.

If the Origin Venerable could cultivate to such a level and possess such strength, how could his mind not be sound?"

"Dong Jiang He continued, "Indeed, we often interact with the Origin Venerable in the group, and we're well aware of what he's like."

"A peerless Ancient God like that would undoubtedly reign supreme, even surpassing the Gluttonyless Holy Mother."

Just then, the Dusk Great Venerable appeared, and an ancient and profound aura permeated the area.

All the Great Venerables and Venerables turned their attention to the Dusk Great Venerable.

"This aura..."

"I sense an endless expanse of water!"

The Great Venerables present were shocked.

They had a feeling that if the Dusk Great Venerable were to take action, not a single person there would be a match for him.

The Dusk Great Venerable standing before them was incredibly powerful.

One Venerable gazed at the Dusk Great Venerable, his eyes filled with awe and disbelief.

He had once met the Dusk Venerable, and they were both at the Second Step of Heaven Striding.

But now... he had become a Great Venerable, and not just any Great Venerable.

Facing the Dusk Great Venerable, who was skilled in water manipulation, the Venerable even felt like bowing down in submission.

"It's quite late today, and the Venerable has already retired for the night. Everyone, let's have a meal together first, and when the sun rises, the Origin Venerable will summon you all," the Dusk Great Venerable spoke, his voice refined and amiable.

At that moment, Qi Yuan was sleeping on the crooked-necked tree with Xiao Jia.

The Dusk Great Venerable was also surprised by this situation.

After all, at their level of cultivation, did they still need to sleep?

Someone secretly went to ask the Origin Venerable.

The Origin Venerable replied, "Even True Deities need to eat, so why not sleep?"

The Ancient Gods were speechless.

The Ancient Gods who had just arrived from the Southern Region were also confused.

Sleep?

This was a show of power to them!

They felt apprehensive, but they also accepted this idea.

However, after a restless meal, when they met the Origin Venerable the next day, they realized they had misunderstood him the previous day.

The Origin Venerable was truly asleep.

At that moment, Qi Yuan woke up, his eyes still blurry, and stretched his neck.

"Everyone... has arrived?"

"Yes, yes, almost a thousand of us are here."

"Is the meal to your liking?" Qi Yuan acted like a gracious host, observing the thousand-plus Ancient Gods.

"It's good!"

These Great Venerables and Ancient Gods scrutinized Qi Yuan, wanting to see what the legendary Origin Venerable looked like.

Qi Yuan spread his hands lazily and said, "My goal is to ensure that there's a feast for everyone in the Mundane Heart World. I've already achieved a large part of it."

When he first arrived in the Mundane Heart World, he was hungry, and Qing Shui Village was impoverished, with no food to eat.

Only by feasting could he fill his stomach.

He didn't want to see anyone else in this world going hungry like he had.

So, he empathized with others and ensured that everyone had a feast to attend.

Qi Yuan reminisced about the hardships he had endured, and his gaze suddenly became sharp.

"I'm a lazy person, and I don't feel like making grand promises or wasting words to convince you all!"

As soon as Qi Yuan spoke these words, the Ancient Gods on the field displayed peculiar expressions.

Dong Jiang He was stunned and couldn't help but send a sound transmission to the Divine Cat Venerable.

"This Origin Venerable is a bit eccentric!"

"Are you saying the Origin Venerable is crazy?"

"Divine Cat Venerable, you're in trouble. I've already recorded your sound transmission, and if you don't give me that piece of Starry Divine Copper, I'll play this recording for the Origin Venerable!"

"Are you playing mind games with your brother?"

In truth, the Ancient Gods on the field all felt that the Origin Venerable was a bit eccentric.

No matter what, some formalities had to be observed, right?

Even if there was no grand promise, at least paint a picture... it would be better, right?

At that moment, Qi Yuan didn't care about the reactions of the crowd.

"I have only one request for you all: become my subjects.

If you agree, fill out the form within the time it takes to burn a stick of incense.

If you disagree, leave after the meal."

Qi Yuan couldn't be bothered to explain a bunch of things to a group of NPCs.

In games, explaining things to NPCs was a waste of time.

Indeed, Qi Yuan's words left the Ancient Gods on the field confused.

Shouldn't they have exchanged ideas and discussed their opinions before deciding whether to become subjects? This direct approach made some Ancient Gods feel uncomfortable.

The Ancient Gods whispered among themselves.

"This is too direct!"

"Shouldn't we have discussed our opinions first!"

"What if he suddenly stops attacking the Evil Deity after becoming his subjects?!"

"This would be a huge loss of face for me. Can't we find a private place with no one around to talk?"

Many Ancient Gods had objections to Qi Yuan's words.

It was too direct and rough, and the execution was sloppy, lacking refinement.

In truth, when they arrived in the Northern Region, they had already prepared to pledge their loyalty to the Origin Venerable.

Only Origin Venerable dared to take action against the Demon Deity, and only he had the chance to lead them to victory.

"Don't speculate on Origin Venerable's thoughts, but look at his actions! He has slaughtered over ten thousand Demon Deities, and for that, we owe him our gratitude!"

"I am willing to become a subject of Origin Venerable for this reason alone!"

"So am I!"

The deities on the field expressed their opinions.

Basic information forms were distributed, and many Ancient Gods filled in their details.

Some Ancient Gods held onto the forms, their hearts conflicted, not wanting to commit just yet, preferring to wait and see.

Such is human nature, even the Yin Deities were no exception.

Qi Yuan was not surprised by this.

Soon, the forms were handed to Qi Qi, and about two-thirds of the Ancient Gods on the field chose to become Qi Yuan's subjects.

Of the remaining third, some secretly submitted their forms when no one was looking, while others chose to wait and see or leave discreetly.

An hour later, in Flying Wasteland City, Qi Yuan looked at all the Ancient Gods present, his gaze calm.

Below, not only were there newly joined Ancient Gods, but also other villagers from Qing Shui Village.

Gathered together, there were over four thousand people.

Among them, ninety-nine percent were Venerables, and some, like the Great Black Dog, had reached the Purple Mansion realm.

"Excellent! My subjects are truly spirited!" Qi Yuan couldn't help but praise.

After all, on Blue Star, aside from the military, gatherings of several thousand people often left them feeling weak and tired, as if they had spent the night gaming in an internet cafe.

"With such a formidable force, if all of Qing Shui Village's power is gathered, what is there to fear from the Demon Deity?" Qi Yuan sighed.

Zhu Zhuangshi and the other villagers of Qing Shui Village's eyes lit up with excitement at his words.

From being hungry and cold, nearly starving to death, to becoming revered deities, it was all thanks to Origin Venerable.

"We are willing to die for the Venerable!" Village Chief Yu Le declared solemnly.

The rest of Qing Shui Village's villagers, along with those from Little Stone Village and Chen Xi Village, roared in unison, "We are willing to die for the Venerable!"

Regardless, at this moment, they seemed truly willing to die for Origin Venerable.

The Ancient Gods, like Dusk Grand Venerable, seemed to be inspired as well, and they roared together, "We are willing to die for the Venerable!"

At this moment, they did not mention the Mundane Heart World, only Origin Venerable.

Qi Yuan raised his hand, and the roaring on the field, like a heat wave, vanished, leaving an unusual silence.

"We have all become acquainted, and I hope that after the matters of the Mundane Heart World are concluded, we will all have a bright future."

In the Flowing Wind Realm, Qi Yuan also had many subordinates.

However, in reality, aside from the few he was most familiar with, he didn't know the rest.

These people did not share a common goal with Qi Yuan.

Their goal was to improve their strength and prolong their lifespan.

In the end, intimidated by Qi Yuan's primordial divine abilities, they chose to serve him.

There was an element of coercion in their decision.

But the situation was different in the Mundane Heart World, as everyone shared the same goal.

These Ancient Gods were also willing to serve Qi Yuan.

"Venerable, when will we... counterattack the Demon Deity?" Spirit Bell Venerable spoke up, voicing the thoughts of most of those present.

He had once been entrusted by Gluttonyless Holy Mother to deliver something to Origin Venerable before heading to the Sky Pillar.

"After this... when your strength has improved, take a day to rest, and then we can engage in the final battle!" Qi Yuan's eyes burned with determination.

To be honest, this plan was the most nerve-wracking and uncertain of all his strategies.

Two Yang Deities... could he truly defeat them? He wasn't sure himself.

The Ancient Gods on the field were thrilled by his words.

After all, they had witnessed the rapid improvement of Thundergod Grand Venerable, Dusk Grand Venerable, and Fire Lotus Grand Venerable.

They hadn't imagined that they could directly enter the Myth realm like Thundergod Grand Venerable.

But gaining a powerful Deity Observation Technique and improving their strength, even a little, was still beneficial.

Qi Yuan scanned the crowd, his voice calm, "Let's depart!"

This time, he planned to use the Lost Luminescent Rod one last time to travel back to the past and contemplate more Deity Observation Techniques to help these Ancient Gods grow stronger.

It wasn't that an Ancient God could only use one Deity Observation Technique. For example, Qi Yuan could also contemplate the Thunder God Deity Observation Technique for Thundergod Grand Venerable, aiding in his strength enhancement.

By now, Qi Yuan had led his forces to slaughter over ten thousand Demon Deities, including four Myth-level deities.

The Demon Deity's spiritual energy in his possession was more abundant than ever before, over a hundred times more than the last time he contemplated.

The deities he could contemplate were also more numerous and powerful.

Qi Yuan was determined to contemplate all the renowned and powerful deities in one go... even the Three Purities.

This would also be Qi Yuan's final chance!

(End of Chapter)

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