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Chapter 673: I Suspect This Mission Was Outsourced
Chapter 673: I Suspect This Mission Was Outsourced
"Snake Father, it seems this will be quite a challenge," Qin Muye knew that things were not yet out of control. At least the Snake Father, as the Snake People's shaman, could not act on his own due to the seal, and his capabilities were not much different from his own. Neither of them could perceive the outside world.
However, if things got out of hand, he would likely face several 9th-rank beings.
Facing 9th-rank beings did not scare him; his main concern was that any conflict might shatter the national fortune of the Great Gan Kingdom, leading to his mission's failure.
Therefore, he had to eliminate the danger at its root.
The altar definitely could not be destroyed. As a communication and transmission channel, it did not seem to be a one-way passage. It was likely one of the Snake Father's means of perception.
The time for the ritual was fixed, occurring once a month, though whether the ritual was performed depended on She Xi's judgment.
From the memories of the Snake Person guarding the altar, it was evident that performing the ritual generally resulted in a response from the Snake Father, while not performing it caused no issues.
Currently, the ritual appeared more like a plea for help rather than a true sacrifice.
Under normal circumstances, She Xi would not perform the ritual unless it was necessary, which was why he chose to do so this time, as the situation was particularly difficult to resolve.
Thus, Qin Muye was certain that he could not destroy the altar. Although the altar was usually dormant and inactive, destroying it would be like directly informing the Snake Father of an anomaly. If the Snake Father could not move, it would be fine, but what if he managed to break free?
"Which means I have about a month to figure out how to prevent She Xi from using the altar for the ritual."
"This time, he is definitely seeking a way to strengthen the rebels. However, thinking about it, these 8th-rank beings seem quite weak, as if they haven't fully developed."
Although Qin Muye knew that the world's special nature suppressed these 8th-rank beings due to the national fortune, their methods and technological development seemed entirely out of place for a civilization that should have 8th-rank beings.
Even the Titan God Race, which appeared backward in the fairy tale world, had an advanced civilization and technology in the form of divine authority. Despite appearing to have nothing on the surface, they were at the pinnacle of the divine authority system.
In contrast, these beings' strength and civilization were completely mismatched. To put it simply, if Qin Muye were at the 8th rank, even without the necessary strength, he could use other means to bring down the entire Great Gan Kingdom. Surviving for ten years would be considered a miracle for the Great Gan Kingdom.
These beings, however, had been entangled with the Great Gan Kingdom for countless years and had only managed to achieve their current state, which was indeed quite weak.
It was as if they were a group of overgrown infants, unable to do anything.
Initially, Qin Muye did not have this feeling, but after suppressing them, he noticed it. They were like children playing house. Qin Muye had to follow the rules due to his mission and could not act, while the other side was locked in their own minds.
If they abandoned their high-ranking positions and luxurious lives and left the political core of the Great Gan Kingdom, the impact of the national fortune on them would decrease. This impact was not uniform but radiated outward, being strongest at the center.
As the capital of the Great Gan Kingdom, the national fortune was the most concentrated here. Yet, they chose to stay, which was truly bizarre.
Like the influence on Chen Liuhuan, the national fortune did have an effect, but it was not as severe. The barbarians and nomads had already been able to use certain extraordinary powers, which was a significant difference.
"It seems there is a deeper reason behind this."
Qin Muye had considered a thorough investigation, but he could not leave the capital. Therefore, he entrusted this task to the spirits.
After learning about this situation, the spirits had already started infiltrating the higher echelons of the alien races.
According to the current statistics, the number of alien races was not large, around ten thousand. The number of 8th-rank beings was also limited, with each clan's leader typically being 8th-rank, forming a pyramid-like structure where the stronger ones were fewer in number.
However, due to their unique nature, most adult aliens were around 4th to 5th rank.
Additionally, the birth rate of the alien races was very low, and some had long growth cycles. For example, with the Snake People, even if they conceived, they would lay snake eggs, which required suitable temperatures to hatch. Only after hatching into small snake people would they truly survive.
During this period, there can be various issues such as miscarriages and dead eggs, making survival a rare occurrence. Qin Muye suspected that environmental factors were the cause.
Other alien races also had similar reproductive situations. Combining this with the sealed Snake Father, he was eighty percent sure that these alien races were not native to this world and likely came from another world. Even their intelligence seemed to have been diminished by the world, otherwise, beings of the 8th rank would not exhibit such behavior.
As for other alien races with entities similar to the Snake Father, they might have been assimilated by the world or turned into resources.
If they were in a 6th-rank world, these alien races might have already settled down, but in a 9th-rank world, unless they were like Qin Muye, who frequently devoured worlds, they would generally not be a match for the world. His extensive experience did not mean others shared it.
"Unfortunately, I don't know the banishment technique; otherwise, I could kick them out of this world directly."
"But it might be too late for that now. The Snake Father has likely already noticed the world's hostility towards them, which is why he has the idea of destroying the Great Gan Kingdom and taking its place."
Qin Muye could suspect that the Snake Father lacked experience in dealing with a new world, but he did not think the Snake Father was unintelligent. Such a significant plan was probably orchestrated by the Snake Father.
The methods, however, were somewhat detrimental to their descendants.
These actions might be aimed at gradually localizing the alien races, turning them from outsiders into locals, and even erasing the legitimacy of the human race.
The Great Gan Kingdom was the key to this game, so Qin Muye's mission to restore legitimacy was to curb this process, and revitalizing the Great Gan Kingdom would make these aliens disappear completely.
"If that's the case, this doesn't seem like a task that 'Lord of the Ages' would give. It's more like a certain force outsourced it to 'Lord of the Ages,' which then subcontracted it to me?"
Given 'Lord of the Ages' usual disregard for the well-being of the natives, whether human or ghost, it was unprecedented for this mission to have him help the human race.
Thus, Qin Muye suspected that this task might have been outsourced.
In other words, the reward from a certain force was sufficient to offset the losses Qin Muye caused to 'Lord of the Ages,' and even allow him to make a significant profit, which is why his debt was forgiven upon entering the world, even before completing the mission.
Of course, this was just a guess, and he was not sure of the specifics.
But this did suggest that the matters involved in this world were far more complex than he had imagined.
Therefore, he made a very difficult decision: "I won't dig into the human race's hidden lines; I'll focus on the alien races."
He was concerned that he might uncover a human emperor from some ancient tomb, which was not impossible in a 9th-rank world where anything could happen.
He wouldn't be surprised to find an ancient civilization either. As long as he didn't act rashly, these things would remain buried. This was a truth he had learned through experience. Even if he did dig, it could wait until after completing the mission.
"Master, Qi Shanwang has been dealt with, and the Seven Sons are on their way. However, the legal matters still require your participation," the Black Hand communicated, implying that the adoption and other formalities needed Qin Muye's involvement.
If Qin Muye did not participate, the process would not proceed.
"Understood, I'll leave it to you to arrange," Qin Muye naturally did not refuse. The adopted crown prince was key to completing his mission, whether for restoring legitimacy or revitalizing the kingdom, everything depended on this young prince.
Once everything was in place, Qin Muye would step down and leave. What else could he do? He couldn't afford to be delayed for a hundred years or so. He estimated that it would take about ten years, and even if he was too young, he could let the crown prince rule as regent for a while.
In any case, Qin Muye was determined not to lose out, and he didn't care who else might suffer.
As for fighting the alien races? That was just nonsense. If not for the rebel problem, he would have already skinned and flayed these aliens to create proto-dragons, leaving them no chance to cause trouble.
Thinking about it now, the national fortune protecting him was not just for Qin Muye but for all the people and the alien races as well.
(End of Chapter)
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