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Chapter 47: Brothers Are Not Bad People

Lin Zhuang was somewhat tempted, but it was clear that it was not the time to clean up the aftermath. 

After killing the Pangolin Ferocious Beast, they changed to an even more hidden place. 

Their purpose of coming this time wasn't to kill beasts, so none of them wanted to waste their strength unnecessarily. 

Above the valley, roars of flying creatures could be heard continuously. 

A cyan figure flash by, a Green Scale Eagle. Its feathers shone with the chill light of metallic plates, seeming like it was made of refined gold. 

"I didn't expect Stone Village to have such terrifying beasts as companions!" 

Lin Zhuang never forgot to secretly observe Stone Village, the appearance of the Green Scale Eagle surprised him again. 

This beast was quite extraordinary, its bloodline seemed to be more extraordinary than normal, possessing exclusive Treasured Techniques. With a flick of its wings, it could conjure a disc-like green moon, easily slicing the beasts that blocked its path, so terrifying that even he was taken aback. 

If it was a simple test of strength, he wouldn't have feared this beast, but if the opponent used the Treasured Technique, he alone might not be able to resist. Only the joint efforts of his siblings would be able to suppress this beast. 

As time passed, the fighting in the valley seemed to have finally come to an end. 

The number of beasts drastically reduced, leaving only some of the outstanding ones. All of them were stained with blood, they had dug out Suanni's body, completely driven mad by the floating primitive Rune projection on its body, engaging in the final scramble. 

But, at this moment. 

Along with a roar, a huge black silhouette suddenly appeared, like a world-encasing Demon King, its terrifying aura was as tangible as the waves, creating a deathly silence within the valley the moment it emerged. 

It was a Demon Ape, with large wings on its back, menacing and gigantic, falling from the sky, its bloodline extraordinarily noble, like a king. Even compared to Suanni it did not fall short. This petrified the beasts at the scene, none of them even dared to move, their bodies trembled violently. 

"Moo!" 

There's still more. 

At the same time the Demon Ape appeared, not far away, a trumpet-like bellow of a Wild Bull suddenly rang out. 

The next moment. 

A flame rose to the sky. It was a red giant bull, its fur was as smooth as silk, making the enormous horns appear even more magnificent. Twenty meters high and thirty meters long, its hooves madly running, stepping on surging flames, an amazing sight, not weaker than the Demon Ape, its bloodline also astonishing, divine power that dominated the Wilderness, fitting of the king of the Wilderness. 

"It's the Departure Fire Divine Bull!" 

From the direction of Stone Village, someone exclaimed in surprise, recognizing the identity of this beast. 

This was also a Species of Ancient Times, appeared early in the Wilderness, only a bit smaller than the Suanni. Over the long passage of time, everyone thought that it had died in the Wilderness, but they didn't expect it to be still alive, and brimming with energy. 

The two kings made their move as soon as they appeared, without saying a word. The ground shook and the mountains moved, ancient trees shattered, giant rocks flying… 

Many beasts, who had survived until now, were directly killed by the aftermath of the royal beasts' battle. 

They were too terrifying, king-like and shrouded with flashing runes. They possessed an extremely powerful Bloodline Treasure Technique. 

However, when the two were evenly matched. 

In the air, there was a burst of brilliant golden light raining down, enshrouding the mountains. 

It was the Suanni, leaping to its feet suddenly, its aura overwhelming, seen as celestial gold lightning as it charged at the Demon Ape and Departure Fire Divine Bull. 

The aura of Suanni was terrifying, a dazzling golden light soared to the sky, the horror of this aura shocked the Wilderness, its body enveloped by golden Thunder and Lightning. 

"Has the Suanni really revived?" 

"Lord Willow God is indeed omniscient, the Suanni really didn't die, it has come back to life!" 

Lin Zhuang was long terrified at heart, unable to calm down after watching the Suanni come back to life, standing up to the Demon Ape and Departure Fire Divine Bull. Its horrifying power even shattered the mountains. 

Although he subconsciously believed in Lord Willow God, seeing this with his own eyes still left him exclaiming in surprise. 

Lin Chen, Lin Xin Tong, and Tu Dequan were the same, their mouths agape, wide enough to fit a fist. 

"However, this Suanni is too old, it is no longer at its peak. Even though it faked death and set up a deadly trap, it still failed to successfully kill those beings." 

For a while, the grand battle gradually came to an end. 

The Suanni was terrifying, its divine power moved heaven and earth with awe. Its Suanni Cultivation Technique, even more horrifying, the mysterious runic outlines intertwining, light radiating brightly, a magnificent glow, its golden lightning turning the entire valley into a sea of thunder, like doomsday. 

In the end, the Demon Ape amputated its arm to survive, and the Departure Fire Divine Bull was also severely injured, shattering a mountain peak and stepping on molten lava. 

However, they both managed to escape and didn't perish, and their injuries weren't fatal and could be recovered from. 

Though Suan Ni was invincible and deserved the title of Beast Sovereign, with its power having reached the Noble Realm, it was simply too old and couldn't fight against the wear and tear of time. 

In the deep valley. 

Suan Ni stood in solitude, its huge body enveloped in divine radiance. 

Its eyes were full of desolation, despite pretending to be dead and using all its strength, it failed to keep all its old enemies. It couldn't hold on any longer. 

The golden light in Suan Ni's golden eyes gradually weakened, golden blood flowed from its mouth, and finally, its body burst into light. With a loud noise, it crashed to the ground… 

The old Suan Ni was truly dead this time. 

The people of Stone Village gathered around, and their faces were covered with surprise after carefully confirming the situation. 

Shi Yun Feng was no exception. Gét latest 𝒏ovel ch𝒂pters on n𝒐v(e)lbj/n(.)c/𝒐m

Originally, he had taken his people away from this controversial place, but the path back was blocked by a pile of beast corpses, coupled with his worry about Little Dot, so they turned back halfway. 

"Blessed by the Willow God, I didn't expect Stone Village to end up with the body of this Species of the Ancient Times in the end." 

Shi Yun Feng was excited, his rugged and black face was unusually rosy at this moment. 

"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you and the people of Stone Village here!" 

From a distance, a deep voice sounded. 

In the next moment. 

Lin Zhuang led Lin Chen and others to appear openly, striding from the side with a swagger and walked in front of the people of Stone Village. 

With Lin Zhuang at the forefront, a smile on his face as he looked at everyone, especially at Little Dot; he couldn't help but take a few more glances, his expression meaningful. 

"People of Liu Village, what are you doing here?" 

Shi Yun Feng turned to look at him upon hearing his voice, and his brows furrowed instantly, a bad feeling flashed in his heart. 

"Long time no see, you're still as strong as ever!" Lin Zhuang clasped his fists, his face still smiling. 

"Captain Lin, don't beat around the bush. You've been watching from a distance until now before appearing. I suppose this can't be a special trip to greet the old man!" 

"Chief of Stone Village speaks plainly, very refreshing indeed. Let's be straightforward, since the Suan Ni doesn't belong to anyone, it should be shared among the seers!" 

Lin Zhuang didn't waste any words and spoke out his intentions directly. 

"People from Liu Village, you have a lot of gall! You want a share without doing anything! Why should we agree?" Shi Lin Hu and Shi Fei Jiao, the most belligerent, immediately jumped out and spoke in a low voice. 

"You… you're all bad people!" 

In the crowd, Little Dot finally understood what was happening, and couldn't help but angrily confronting Tu Dequan. 

He didn't forget that last time, it was this greedy guy who took away a large pot from the village. 

"We're not bad at all, we're very good people. We've never done anything bad, our favorite thing to do is to help others!" 

Tu Dequan raised his eyebrows, glanced at this little kid with a fair complexion and chubby face, and showed his trademark wide white teeth grin. 

"Little brother, you're the bad one, don't try to justify yourself, I want to challenge you!" 

Little Dot was still unconvinced, waved his little fists, ready to compete with Tu Dequan. 

"Let's talk when you grow up!" Tu Dequan glanced at Little Dot, showed no interest. There's no glory in beating such a small opponent, even if he won. 

Little Dot was speechy and annoyed, and finally, Shi Yun Feng stepped in to stop him. 

At a glance, this youngster seemed careless, seemingly doing things at will, but he knew very well how terrifying the other party was. A Ferocious Beast couldn't even take a punch from him and was instantly killed, brains splattering. It was impossible for Little Dot to be his opponent at present, a single punch could be fatal and even if Little Dot had always been exceptional, he probably wouldn't survive it. 

Moreover, Lin Zhuang and others stood by the young man's side. 

That was what really scared Shi Yun Feng, though they hadn't made a move from beginning to end, just standing there was enough to make him feel suffocated, more frightening than the beasts. 

Besides, he hadn't forgotten that behind this group of people was a Giant Python of unknown origin, eerie and mysterious, which in a dozen breaths of time, killed the formidable King Ape and had an incredibly powerful strength..

Chapter 48: Returning 

Shi Yun Feng had a profound fear in his heart. 

They were far away from Stone Village's ancestral land. The village's Sacrificial Spirit might not have the time to protect them. Moreover, the Green Scale Eagle was inadvertently injured in the previous fight. If the people from Liu Village truly wanted to harm them, they would have a tough time resisting. 

The enemy was too strong, full of vigor and vitality, like a furnace volcano on the brink of eruption. 

The cold air around them seemed to evaporate, and each of them was as fierce as a roaming beast, capable of splitting stones and shattering tablets with ease. To kill them would be as easy as flipping one's hand. 

"The people of Liu Village, how do you plan to divide it?" Shi Yun Feng narrowed his eyes slightly. 

The corpse of a Species of the Ancient Times, the treasured bones containing Treasure Rune, was undoubtedly the most precious treasure. He suspected that the reason the people of Liu Village were here was because of this object. 

The Bloodline Treasure Technique of the Species of the Ancient Times was incomparably precious, one of those things that one might stumble upon but could not seek. Even in some great clans, they were regarded as clan-guarding techniques, available only to the core disciples of the clan. Once word gets out, it will inevitably cause a bloodbath… 

In the vast Wilderness, hardly anyone could resist such temptation. Even he was no exception and felt his heart surge with excitement. 

But, if the other party truly demanded the treasure technique, what should he do then? 

The old village chief of Stone Village furrowed his brows and thought hard about how he should handle such a situation. 

The treasure technique of the Species of the Ancient Times was far too precious. Once missed, it would likely be a lifelong regret. However, the strength of the other party was too strong. After pondering over it again and again, if something terrible were to transpire, Shi Yun Feng felt that he would have no other choice but to risk his old bones. 

Making up his mind, Shi Yun Feng couldn't help but stand a little straighter. Vissit n𝒐velbin(.)c𝒐m for 𝒏ew 𝒏ovels

This was an opportunity that could bring about a sort of upliftment for the village. He didn't want to let it go for nothing. 

"Rest assured, our demands are simple and won't involve the Suanm Beast's treasure technique. Bathed in the great glow of the Willow God, we of Liu Village advocate civilization and have a much broader future. We are not interested in the Suanni Cultivation Technique!" Lin Zhuang spoke confidently. 

Initially, he planned to seize the Suanni Cultivation Technique along with everything else. However, the Stone Village people's 'fight to the death' attitude made him change his mind. 

Lin Zhuang didn't want to create a huge mess. Lord Willow God had specifically instructed him to prioritize the completion of the mission. 

"Not interested in the treasure technique?" Shi Yun Feng was startled. He began to wonder if he had misunderstood. 

Could anyone resist the lure of the Bloodline Treasure Technique of a Species of the Ancient Times? 

"We need the heart and ten liters of True Blood from this Suanni Beast, along with one liter of brain marrow and all of its internal organs." 

Without waiting for his reaction, Lin Zhuang stated his demands straightforwardly. 

"Besides these, the entire carcass of the Suanni Beast belongs to Stone Village. 

We won't fight for it. We mean what we say." 

Lin Zhuang and his men swore solemnly, guaranteeing the people of Stone Village. 

"This…" 

Shi Yun Feng was somewhat taken aback. He couldn't believe it. 

He suspected that the people of Liu Village were trying to trick him. However, considering their strength, they had no need for any underhanded tricks. They could just forcefully take what they wanted. Aside from risking their lives, the people of Stone Village had no other choice. 

"You really only want those things?" Shi Yun Feng asked tentatively. Although the True Blood of a Ferocious Beast was one of the most precious things of a Beast, on par with its brain marrow, this Suanni was quite large. The animal's True Blood must be more than twenty liters, maybe even more. 

The enemy wanted ten liters, so there would still be another ten left. That would be enough for the tiny Little Dot to bathe in and temper its body. However, the Little Dot was small, and the other villagers might not be as lucky. 

"People of Liu Village keep to their words. You can trust us on this, especially since our two villages are neighbors and we see each other often." Lin Zhuang nodded. 

"Well then, take it!" Sighed Shi Yun Feng. He was reluctant to agree, yet he was also afraid to anger these visitors from Liu Village. 

In the Wilderness, the law of the jungle prevails, and might is right. Even if they forcefully took his things, he wouldn't have any say. But if they truly could keep their word, then he wouldn't mind agreeing. There would be some losses, but those were still within his tolerance. 

"Thank you!" 

Lin Zhuang and the others bowed their fists, swiftly and decisively starting to work. 

A moment later. 

Ten litres of Suanni Blood, one litre of Suanni marrow, one heart, plus a full set of organs – all were collected. 

This Suanni had died not long ago. Everything was still steaming hot, with glowing patterns shifting around. Everything was very fresh. 

Besides that, Lin Zhuang and the others didn't take anything else. 

"We won't impose on you, Village Chief Stone. You are welcome to visit Liu Village in the future!" 

Having secured all the required items, Lin Zhuang and the others turned around and left. 

On the way back, they also took some well-preserved corpses of ferocious beasts. 

"Liu Village… Liu Village…" 

Watching Lin Zhuang and his crew gradually disappear into the distance, Shi Yun Feng lapsed deep into thought. 

He became more and more curious about this newly-emerged neighboring village. What kind of place was it? They surprisingly turned down the chance to learn about the incredible treasure that the Suanni was. 

If these people really wanted to seize something, there would be virtually no resistance. But they really did keep their promise. Once they got what they wanted, they decisively left without muddying the waters or showing any lingering attachment. 

"It appears we from Stone Village should pay this neighbor a visit when we have the time…" After murmuring to himself, Shi Yun Feng shook off his thoughts, gestured to his followers to carry the corpse of the Suanni, and they all hurried off towards Stone Village. 

Two days later, at daybreak. 

The land was adorned with a golden sheen, reflecting dazzling rays of sunlight. The brilliant sunshine streamed through the trees, casting mottled shadows, and appearing like two transparent golden belts sprinkled with dust. 

At the entrance of Liu Village. 

Lin Zhuang and his team returned safely. 

After delivering the beast corpses they had brought back to old man Lin, their first order of business was to go up the mountain to see Jiang Hui. 

"Lord Willow God, here are the materials you asked for. We fulfilled our mission and brought everything back. You were right; there really was a Species of the Ancient Times that died deep within the mountains." Lin Zhuang bowed deeply, while Lin Chen and the others neatly arranged the Suanni's blood, heart, and other items on the altar. 

"Very well, put all these items into a cauldron immediately, add a suitable amount of common beast blood, and when the items in the cauldron start to boil, put this into the cauldron and continue boiling it for seven days and seven nights. Remember, the fire must not be interrupted midway through!" Secretly exclaiming that he had truly entered a perfect world, Jiang Hui immediately uses the Divine Ability Dream of Millet, pulling Lin Zhuang and the others into the illusion, and hands the Epic Grade Dragon Egg he had previously summoned to them. 

The Epic Grade Dragon Egg is not particularly large, about half a person's height, covered with agate-like, five-colored scale armor. Weighing several tons, it was too heavy for an ordinary person to lift. 

"Rest assured, Lord Willow God!" Lin Zhuang responded earnestly. They had already prepared to stay awake for seven days and nights..

Chapter 49- Design of the Utopia 

Jiang Hui's commands were issued one after the other, and the whole Liu Village bustled into orderly activity. 

For Liu Village, the command of Lord Willow God was an incredibly important matter and the guiding principle for the entire village's actions. 

First, led by Old man Lin, the villagers chose an open, wind and ram sheltered area. After specially rearranging it again, they carried over the Bronze Ding that had previously been brought over from Stone Village. 

In an instant, fiery flames blazed, and the liquid inside the cauldron quickly began to boil, as if fiery serpents were rolling around. 

Once it had completely boiled, Lin Zhuang carefully placed the dragon egg into the cauldron. 

Then came the seven-day and seven-night continuous boiling process. 

This was the most time-consuming and energy-draining step. In order to ensure no errors occurred during the process, apart from Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and Lin Xin Tong, Tu Wa Zi, Old man Lin specifically assigned more than a dozen people to take turns guarding the Big Pot. 

Moreover, he also arranged for his fifth son Lin Rui to come and help. He himself led by example, acting as the first to guard the fire. 

Fortunately, the seven days passed quickly. 

On this day, the night was hazy, just past midnight. 

Underneath the Bronze Ding, flames curled around and the firewood crackled. 

At this moment, a faint cracking sound emanated from the Epic Grade Dragon Egg in the cauldron, as if it was about to hatch. 

Next moment, before the people of Liu Village could react, the dragon egg transformed into a burst of light and shot out from the Bronze Ding. It lit up the night, like a streak of light rushing towards the towering mountain not far 

away. 

"Dragon egg hatched successfully, congratulations on obtaining one Design of the Utopia, ten jars of Monkey Wine, a Locust Tree Seed, and a rare item, Heavenly Level Character Summoning Card." 

On the mountaintop. 

Jiang Hui was in a sleepy haze when the voice of the Golden Finger suddenly sounded by his ear. 

"Has it hatched so soon?" He woke up quickly from his light sleep, somewhat surprised. 

He hadn't been keeping track of the time, but it felt like only had a short nap, and yet the Epic Grade Dragon Egg had already successfully hatched. 

Jiang Hui quickly opened his personal panel and started checking each item. -Design of the Utopia: a single-use item that can isolate everything, unless the owner agrees, it would never be perceived by the outside world. Moreover, living beings in the Utopia will receive an extra calm facing affairs attribute bonus. 

The Utopia is a growth item, the area can increase with host's level, current size is within 50 kilometers. Any non-Liu Village personnel who step within 50 kilometers will get lost in an endless maze. 

"Friendly Reminder: if the Utopia leaves the activated venue, it needs to be restarted!" 

"Monkey Wine: A kind of precious wine, it is said to be made from various fruits gathered by monkeys in the mountains as their winter reserves, hence the name Hundred Fruit Wine. 

Drinking Monkey Wine can improve vitality, strengthen the body, prevent diseases, if used over time, it can make one light as a swallow and have miraculous effects." 

"Locust Tree Seed: It can grow into a Locust Tree within a year, its growth rate is extremely high, ranked three hundred and eighty-two in the list of extraordinary flowers and herbs. 

The tree itself resembles a pear tree and can grow several hundred meters tall. When mature, its leaves look like a full moon. The tree bears fruit once a year, each time bearing nine hundred and sixty fruits. The fruit is red and tinged with green, about the size of a papaya. Eating these fruits can increase strength and longevity, and keep away all diseases." 

"Heavenly Character Summoning Card (Rare item): After use, it can summon a person with unparalleled talent from the vast world to join the host's force. The summoned person's loyalty is full value and, like other people, can increase the host's experience." 

"This Character Card is a growth Character Card, the summoned person will not be more than ten years old and will not have any initial Cultivation Realm." All the introductions of these items were not complicated. Jiang Hui read at a glance and quickly got a general understanding of all of them. 

It has to be said, truly worthy of being an Epic Grade Dragon egg, the rewards it gave might not be as bountiful as he had imagined, but every item is rare enough to be considered a chance encounter. Each item was extraordinary. 

Just this design of the Utopia alone already gave Jiang Hui a sense of having made his money's worth. 

Once the design map is activated, unless given his consent, no existence could investigate it. Such an ability is simply a must-have for cunning growth. Additionally, items like Monkey Wine, and Locust Trees, can enhance the overall strength of Liu Village in a short time. 

Of course, what attracted Jiang Hui's attention the most was the last rare item: Heavenly Character Summoning Card. 

Although he wasn't quite sure why a rare item would be a Character Card, since it was something that can only be obtained from Epic level onwards, it's naturally not something ordinary. 

Jiang Hui took a closer look, especially at the last phrase about gaining experience for him, he read it over several times. 

"There are quite a few things, let's go one by one!" Jiang Hui gathered his thoughts. 

With a thought in his mind, the next moment, the Design of the Utopia that was placed at the very front appeared in the void. 

Even though it's said to be a design map, it was only the size of a walnut, not to mention that it was square, having edges and corners, more akin to a miniature sandbox model. 

If one had to look at it more closely, one could see birds flying and fishes leaping, abundant fields, and even the mountains with waterfalls from it… "This design of the Utopia should have the ability to forcefully transform the terrain!" 

Jiang Hui had a thought. 

The walnut-sized sandbox model suddenly flew up into the sky, emitting a blazing light. The starlight revolved and instantly blended into the surrounding atmosphere. 

The next moment. 

The terrain around changed drastically before his eyes. 

In the distance, mountains rose from the earth in layers, barren land turned into fertile fields. Nearby, rivers gathered into seas. 

Big trees shaded old villages, with old vines taking root subtly. The smokes from the flowing water made it seem dreamlike, as though it was a world beyond the mortal realm. 

All of this happened in an instant, as if Liu Village was encapsulated in a dramatic transformation. Even the saying "an act of God" couldn't fully describe everything that had just transpired. 

But what shocked Jiang Hui was that despite such drastic changes, not a noise was made from beginning to end. Nothing alerted anyone, the whole world had seemingly fallen into a quiet ocean. DiiScôver 𝒏𝒆w stori𝒆s on no/𝒗/e()/lbin(.)com

Gazing into the distance. 

Building of Liu Village People were scattered all around, they were like surging waves in the boundless ocean. They were strung along the edge of time, turning the once magnificent vicissitudes of life into everlasting marks. 

Half a moment later, the Design of the Utopia finally entirely melted into the heaven and earth. 

Jian Hui didn't know whether it was due to his village, but he felt that he could perceive the changes surrounding him more clearly. 

just like now, he could distinctly feel the cold air in the surroundings rapidly receding, and being replaced by a warm and gentle climate. 

The impending winter or the even colder winters in the future, Liu Village may remain spring-like all year round… 

After the Design of the Utopia, was the Monkey Wine and the Locust Tree. These two were rather straightforward. 

One was ready to drink as soon as it was taken out, and the other was planted in the ground, needing only to wait for it to sprout, blossom, and bear fruit. Having tested all three items, the only thing left was the Heavenly Character Card, the sole rare item..

Chapter 50: Sky Tyrant Blood 

The Heavenly Level Character Summoning Card wasn't particularly special. It was the size of a palm, square-shaped, very distinct, and it gleamed with dazzling golden light, incomparably divine in appearance. 

No specific character was depicted on the card, only a vague silhouette that 

was constantly changing, somewhat abstract. 

The card wasn't complicated to use, it could even be classified as simple. 

However, unlike other items, summoning rare items required a certain amount 

of time. 

It was like playing certain simulation building games that always required some transition time. 

Taking his gaze back, Jiang Hui didn't think much and chose to use it right away. 

He never had a habit of saving things. If he didn't use it right away, he would feel restless, like an itch he couldn't scratch. 

In an instant. 

The Heavenly Level Character Summoning Card turned into a streak of flowing light, shooting through the sky, disappearing into the void in a blink of an eye. 

At the same time, a countdown of flowing numbers appeared before Jiang Hui's eyes, indicating that he had to wait for 12 hours. 

Fortunately, it wasn't too long. 

Just then, a rustling sound came from the entrance of the mountain path. 

Jiang Hui looked over to see Old Man Lin, who was hurrying over with Lin Zhuang and others. 

He was puzzled when Old Man Lin arrived, promptly knelt down on the ground and started sobbing. 

"Lord Willow God, we failed your expectations. We were following your instructions to steam the large egg when it turned into a stream of light and flew away. Please punish us," he cried. 

Old Man Lin blamed himself terribly. He didn't know exactly what had happened, but either way, the egg disappeared before his eyes. 

That was the precious item Lord Willow God had repeatedly emphasized to take care of. It was extremely precious and now it got lost right before his eyes. He felt that he couldn't absolve himself of guilt no matter what. 

"No harm done. I don't blame you. In fact, I have retrieved the treasure," Jiang 

Hui was taken aback. He hadn't expected Old Man Lin to rush up the mountain for this. 

The way of the dragon egg draw was unique. It would turn into a stream of light and shoot into the sky. He hadn't known this before, so had failed to inform Old Man Lin and the others in advance. As they were unaware, it was natural that he couldn't blame them. 

"So, you were the one who reclaimed it, Old one. I can breathe easy now," Old 

Man Lin heaved a sigh of relief. After chattering with Jiang Hui for a while, he finally went back down the mountain. 

The next morning. 

As the dawn gradually unfolded, another splendid and colorful morning descended upon the mortal world. 

Jiang Hui woke up from his dream, checked the time, and saw that there were still 5 hours left for the successful summoning of the Heavenly Character Card. 

With the crowing of the roosters, the large Liu Village was lively all at once. 

Columns of cooking smoke rose to the sky, drifting before his eyes. The light blue smoke was full of simple and warm human touch, simple, warm and fragrant. 

After herding the large group of sheep into the wooden corral, Old man Lin went to the central plaza of the village. 

Among the bounty that Lin Zhuang had brought back a few days ago, there were still quite a few materials from ferocious beasts. Today was the last day for the suitable children to take a medicinal bath. 

In addition to ordinary Beast Blood, some dregs of Suan Ni's blood used for steaming the dragon egg were left. Although there was only a thin layer leftover at the bottom, the energy it contained was incomparable to any other Beast Blood. It was extremely precious and was specifically reserved for Tu Wa 

Zi. 

"Aye, why does the surroundings of the village seem different?" 

Old Man Lin folded his hands behind his back and snapped back to reality suddenly, looking a little surprised. He felt something wasn't quite right about the surroundings. 

If he remembered correctly, there weren't this many mountains surrounding the village before, right? 

In addition, when did the small stream to the west of the village turn into a big river? 

Moreover, the east end of the village used to be a desolate place, filled with rocks and debris. How come it became so flat and fertile overnight? 

The more Old man Lin observed, the more shocked he was. 

Not only him, the other villagers also had the same reaction, each looking terrified as they all noticed the unusual changes around the village. 

"This must undoubtedly be the work of Lord Willow God!" 

Old man Lin quickly figured it out. 

Such a miraculous feat, yet without arousing their suspicion, only Lord Willow 

God could accomplish it! 

"No wonder!" 

"Lord Willow God's divine power truly knows no bounds…" 

"It must be the Deity of Worship!" 

The villagers continually gasped in wonder. 

After understanding the situation, everyone quickly accepted it and returned their focus to the medicine bath. 

This was of utmost importance! 

A group of people started moving, throwing their children who hadn't yet entered the medicine bath into the large pot as if in a competition. 

Almost instantly, the central square of the village was filled with cries of pain. 

Jiang Hui stood tall atop a mountain, silently watching the every move of the people in Liu Village. 

Seeing the group of naughty children grinning in pain in the pot, wailing and crying, he couldn't help but smile contentedly. 

He felt a kind of gratification, like an old father. 

Now, the development of Liu Village was undeniably on the right track. The village was rich in treasured techniques and beast's blood. These naughty children would be the future of Liu Village. 

Their foundations were all decent. They all underwent body tempering at the right age with Beast Blood, and all practiced the Body Refining Scripture given by Jiang Hui. Each of their foundations incredibly solid and robust. 

Despite their current howling and pitiful states, they were usually very fierce, each able to chase after tigers and wolves. 

Just as Jiang Hui was watching these naughty children questioning their life choices with great interest, Golden Finger's voice rang out, informing him that the heavenly character he had summoned had arrived near Liu Village. 

Jiang Hui quickly spread out his senses. 

At a spot a few miles outside Liu Village, a young boy dressed in ragged clothes and appearing to be eight or nine years old walked into his field of vision. 

The boy was tottering along, walking towards Liu Village. His pace was slow but unwavering. 

"Hold up, where are you from, and why are you came to my Liu Village?! 

Lin Rui, the fifth son of the Lin Family who was responsible for the patrol noticed the boy first. 

He strode towards the boy with vigor, his loud voice roaring, his qi and blood churning like a furnace. 

Lin Rui, though he might not be as outstanding as his elder brothers, was nevertheless talented. 

Due to his ingestion of the Inferior Dragon Elephant Power Pill, his vital energy reached tens of thousands of pounds, making him the second strongest force in the village. Rêađ lat𝒆st ch𝒂pters on n𝒐/v/𝒆/l(b)i𝒏(.)c𝒐m

"Gu Chen, I came following Lord Willow God!" The boy's dress suggested he was a refugee, but his spirit was mighty, and there was no fear in his young eyes. 

"Following Lord Willow God?" Lin Rui was taken aback. They didn't hide the news about their Deity of Worship in their daily lives in hopes of attracting more people to join Liu Village. 

But now, a little kid, hardly taller than his leg, speaking these words, left him dumbfounded. 

"Wait here for a moment, I'll be right back." 

In the end, Lin Rui decided to consult his father. Before leaving, he specially arranged for someone to bring the boy a big piece of steaming hot mutton..

Chapter 51: The Crisis of Tu Wa Zi 

"He must be the one!" 

Under Jiang Hui's perceptual cover, the entire Liu Village was included, revealing only one unfamiliar face. 

Most significantly, above the youth's head floated a line of golden small words 

– visible only to Jiang Hui 

Protege of the Great Emperor! 

My goodness… 

Jiang Hui directly rewarded the individual in front of him with a Surveillance Technique. 

The youngster's details appeared before him. 

Name: Gu Chen 

Gender: Male 

Age: 9 

Faction: Liu Village (Unchangeable) 

Gift: Sky Tyrant Blood 

Sky Tyrant Blood: One of the Three Thousand Paths, those with this kind of blood are called the Tyrant Body, the nemesis of the Ancient Holy Body. 

Sky Tyrant Blood possesses nine divine forms such as Kun Peng, Immortal Phoenix Feather, Big Bell Taoist Body, True Dragon Legal Body, etc. These forms will gradually appear as one cultivates and strengthens, and are ideally suited for the Tyrant Body cultivation. 

Assessment: My body, difficult for both the heaven to bury and the earth to 

cover… 

"Is it actually the Sky Tyrant Blood Physique?" Jiang Hui was surprised, he had not expected that the talent of the character summoned from the Heavenly character card would be such. 

To be honest. 

In his feelings, Sky Tyrant's blood didn't seem that strong. 

If he recollected correctly, this type of blood and physique had appeared in the ancient trial of the Human race. The most impressive was the Sky Tyrant Blood owner who ruled the fiftieth city. 

He was a notable person. 

Although he was young, his Realm was above that of Ye Fan. His battle strength was the most supreme among the Sky Tyrant lineages. If it was not for his death by Ye Fan's hand, he surely had potential to be canonized. 

No matter how divine his force was, he ended up losing, and the loss was quite miserable… 

"I cannot think this way. Even though the Sky Tyrant Blood owner in the ancient trials suffered a great defeat, this does not indicate that Sky Tyrant Blood Physique is weaker than the Ancient Holy Body. Both should be evenly matched. 

After all, both emerged in ancient times and were natural enemies. If they differed too much, they wouldn't have become opponents. The reason for the loss should be due to other factors." 

Jiang Hui pondered. 

However, regardless of whether the Sky Tyrant Blood was stronger or weaker than the Ancient Holy Body, one thing was certain: Sky Tyrant Blood was definitely the strongest talent in Liu Village at present, ranking ninth among the Three Thousand Physiques, which was not ordinary. 

Hence, the rare item he drew from his Heavenly Character Card wasn't bad. Jiang Hui felt relieved. As he was in deep thought, Lin Rui had found Old man Lin. 

Old man Lin was busy teaching hunting skills and experiences to a group of eligible boys in the village. 

These were essential skills for survival in the Wilderness, as well as the golden standard stipulated by Wilderness girls for choosing a mate. Extremely precious, every boy born in the Wilderness needed to start learning from a young age, and by the time of their coming-of-age ceremony, they had to prove themselves by hunting a large beast. 

In the vast square, a group of boys were enthusiastically swinging their small arms and legs. Although the group was not large, their spirits were high. Each of them was like a Phoenix emerging from the ashes, their vitality was bursting, their postures made the Wilderness quiver, quite extraordinary. 

"Father." Lin Rui quickly approached, whispered into Old man Lin s ear, explaining thoroughly about the boy. 

"Suddenly appearing and then expressing loyalty to Lord Willow God immediately? Very strange!" Old man Lin knitted his brows, stood up from his stone chair, and although he was old, his vigor was akin to a tiger or a wolf. "You keep an eye on these rascals, I'm going to check this out! 

Old man Lin strode off, but had hardly moved ten meters when a vast, ancient voice suddenly echoed in his mind. 𝒩eew updates 𝒂t n𝒐vel/bi𝒏(.)com

It was like the chants of a scripture. 

It was Jiang Hui. 

He directly used the Divine Ability Dream of Millet to contact Old man Lin, asking him to bring the boy to him. 

"Understood, Lord Willow God!" 

Although puzzled about when his Deity of Worship got to know the boy and why he would be interested in this suddenly appearing youth, one of Old man Lin's strengths was his reticence to question his superiors. 

The boy remained where he was, waiting expectantly. Fortunately, thanks to Lin Rui's provision of cooked mutton before he left, the boy's complexion at this moment was much better. 

"So you are Gu Chen?" Old man Lin asked without getting closer. 

"Indeed!" 

"Well then, come with me." 

Old man Lin waved his hand and immediately turned around, quickly leading the young boy up the mountain. 

It wasn't long before the two – one old, one young – appeared before Jiang Hui. 

The first time he saw the towering figure in front of him, the boy instinctively knelt down in front of Jiang Hui. 

The summoned characters have maximum initial loyalty and a high faith value of 100, they can feel the presence of their summoner within one hundred meters. 

"Lord Willow God above!" 

The boy's face was full of reverence and excitement, even though his voice still carried a touch of childishness. 

Jiang Hui did not respond immediately, choosing first to gift the only scripture he had at hand, the Body Refining Scripture, to the boy. 

While characters from growth cards possess exceptional talent and stand out from the crowd, their initial state is a blank slate, he needs them to grow as quickly as possible. 

Only after he had sorted everything out did Jiang Hui formally look at the boy. He was just eight or nine, a small brat, and apart from the information provided by Golden Finger, Jiang Hui couldn't discern anything noteworthy about him. 

The only thing he could make out was that the boy was dressed quite shabbily, as if he had just crawled out of a mud pit and was covered in grime. 

Jiang Hui had Old man Lin take the boy to wash up and change into a brand new Beast Robe, one that had previously belonged to a child of the Lin family. Although it was a bit old, it fit well and was comfortable to wear. 

With this kind of grooming, the boy finally resembled a human being. Although his appearance was not extraordinarily handsome, his face was full of substance with distinct features. Particularly his pair of eyes, sharp as blade edges, were brimming with arrogance and exhibited an imposing aura. Jiang Hui temporarily entrusted his care to Old man Lin. The boy's daily schedule was the same as other children in the village: he would refine his body in the early mornings, sense magical techniques, and learn hunting and fighting skills with Lin Zhuang and the others. 

Sky Tyrant Blood was a tyrannical physique, most suitable for cultivating battle arts. 

The Body Refining Scripture could barely be considered one, as can the Ferocious Ape Secret Art. For now, he could let the boy practice these for a while until he finds something more suitable later on. 

However, Jiang Hui soon realized that he had underestimated the boy's horrifying and exaggerated talent. 

In just a few short days, the boy had already made significant progress in body refining. The studying of magical techniques was even more impressive. The progress made in a few days far surpassed the hard work of others over several years. Despite his young age, he had already become a little powerhouse in Liu village, on par with Tu Wa Zi. 

For the first time, Tu Wa Zi felt an unprecedented pressure, and his occasional laziness completely vanished. 

However, he soon felt despair. 

In less than ten days, Gu Chen had mastered the Body Refining Scripture, causing a stir throughout Liu Village and leaving Tu Wa Zi far behind in the dust. 

The Body Refining Scripture was a reward item drawn by Jiang Hui. People in Liu Village had a significant effect when practicing it. As for a quick learner like the boy, they had never seen one before..

Chapter 52: Terrifying Village 

In that moment, many were discussing the extraordinary talent of the young man. 

They didn't know much about him, only that Lord Willow God personally vouched for him to join Liu Village. His origins were quite mysterious. 

The most shocked of all was old man Lin. He had been puzzled about why Lord Willow God suddenly wanted to see a young child he had never met before. As it turned out, the boy was him. 

It was Lord Willow God's profound insight and vision—indeed, the eye to see a real gem! Old man Lin would sigh in admiration from time to time. 

If he could have the insight and vision of Lord Willow God, he would probably wake up laughing even in his sleep. 

Tu Wa Zi was initially unsatisfied, but when the gap between the two gradually widened, he immediately accepted it. 

Competition was only reasonable between equals. But comparing himself with a monster like this was simply making himself a laughing stock! 

Tu Wa Zi was not that bored. 

Although he was not as gifted as Gu Chen, Tu Wa Zi had made significant progress. He had the Body of Thick Earth and was born suitable for the Body Tempering Method. As of today, the Body Tempering Scripture was about to reach Completion. 

By then, in addition to Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen, who initially ate the exotic fruit, Liu Village will have a fourth monster with a strength of one hundred thousand, as soon as they reach the Blood Realm. 

The most important thing was that this one hundred thousand was not their limit. If they practiced hard enough to achieve completion in the Blood Realm and break into the Cave Heaven Realm, it would be even more terrifying. 

Though the Body Tempering Scripture was just a basic body tempering technique, it was nonetheless quite extraordinary. As long as one had abundant vitality and practiced diligently, even if they could not reach completion, they would still have the strength of ten thousand. 

If it was spread out, it would definitely stir up countless tribes and cause endless bloodshed. The hard-won peace and tranquility of Liu Village would be thoroughly disrupted. 

Old man Lin had already commanded all the villagers to keep their mouths shut. Anyone who dared to leak half a word to outsiders would not only be immediately expelled from the village, but also suffers punishment from Lord Willow God, regardless of life or death. 

Originally, everyone had no intention of sharing this with outsiders. With this strict command, they sealed their lips all the more. 

The Vast Mountain Range stretched continuously for tens of thousands of kilometers. 

On the Western side of the Vast Mountain Range, there was a human settlement named Little Orphan Mountain Town. The sacrificial spirit protecting the town was a colossal mountain that had been dormant for many years. 

If it was an ordinary day, even though it was a town, it would not be too lively. The streets were desolate and lonely. 

However, today there was hustle and bustle in Little Orphan Mountain Town as a group of armored riders arrived, awakening the town's people. 

This team, with shiny armor, came through the endless mountains, broke through the territories of all types of beasts, and safely arrived here. They paraded around the market without hiding their might. 

This group of people were all riding priceless Scale Horses. Especially notable were the few people in the center who were riding on a Variation Scale Horse with a single horn, a white body, and shimmering silver scales. They looked divine and extraordinary and were clearly not from ordinary households. 

At the forefront of this party was a middle-aged man with black hair and golden rays gleaming in his eyes. It seemed as if he could shoot out golden beams directly. It was so terrifying that it made the sacrificial spirit of Little Orphan Mountain Town tremble. 

Also present were two young men and a young girl, as well as a boy, and two girls. Each of them was pretty, cute, and spirited. 

This group was already unusual, but before the villagers of Little Orphan Mountain Town could react, another group arrived with an even more startling presence. They had actually opened the way with a Jiao Snake with a wingspan of over twenty meters from the air. 

The leader of this group was a middle-aged man, followed by three children who looked young but were not ordinary. 

Especially one of them, who jumped directly from the back of the Jiao Snake from a height of more than ten meters, smashing the stone road and alarming the villagers of Little Orphan Mountain Town. They were astonished and subdued by this young man's wild aura. 

The young man had a defiant look on his face, and major audacity. He even wanted to kill the sacrificial spirit protecting Little Orphan Mountain Town right from the get-go. This angered everyone, but no one dared to say anything. 

After these two batches of people, more came. 

A gigantic, snow-white beast bone hung in the air. 

At the forefront was an old man, dressed in a feathered outfit, his physique impressive. A veil of mystery and majesty surrounded him. Besides him stood two teenage girls and two boys, all of them strikingly handsome or gorgeous. 

Following them was a giant beast skin, shimmering with runes, several meters long, carrying a figure as it sped along. Their grand entrance was also not small. 

Although these batches of people didn't arrive at the same time, they bumped into each other. It seemed they all knew each other, and especially the first two groups appeared to have some old grievances. Therefore, as soon as they met, they argued with each other, neither giving in to the other. 

The young prodigies of this generation all stepped forward, wanting to see once and for all who was the real prodigy. 

The adults of their families did not stop these young men. Instead, they took out the expensive Treasure Blood of the Species of Ancient Times for a bet, which excited the young men even more. 

However, these young men were all extraordinary, being the peerless talented individuals of their tribes. After a long competition, none of them could beat the others. 𝒩eew updates 𝒂t n𝒐vel/bi𝒏(.)com

So they stopped the competition, and continued deeper into the Wilderness. Their large-scale movements were extraordinary. It was unclear what their purpose was. 

A few days later. 

These people anchored in a mountain stream. 

"Everyone, be careful. Something feels off about this place. It's extraordinary. As soon as I stepped in, I suddenly felt like I was being watched, like there was a fishbone stuck in my throat…" 

On a huge Jiao Snake, a middle-aged man spoke, his face filled with alarm. 

He quickly looked around, trying to figure out who was watching them in the darkness. But the mountains blocked the sky and anything beyond them was sure to be obscured. 

"There's a big mystery here!" 

A response came from the group of Scale Horses rushing towards them. Beams of light shot from their black eyes, and their pupils turned a pale gold as if they were using some secret technique. But all they found was a giant stele engraved with the words "Liu Village". Other than that, they found nothing. 

"Let's get out of here quickly." In the end, the group reached a consensus to escape this place as soon as possible. 

They unleashed their Treasured Techniques, shattering the mountains, hoping to find a shortcut. 

However, the group soon despaired. 

Each time they shattered a mountain, another immediately rose in its place. The scene before them seemed to be fixed in a never-ending cycle, looping over and over again. Even exhausting all their strength would be useless. 

This eerie scene chilled the hearts of everyone present. 

Even the Feather Clothed Elder sitting high up on the unknown treasure bone had a change of complexion. 

"Stop looking for shortcuts. Let's try following the course of the mountain range," the Feather Clothed Elder shouted. He was the first to step out, controlling the giant bone that lunged forward. 

The people on the Scale Horses and the Jiao Snake followed closely..

Chapter 53: The Power of Paradise Revealed 

Everyone hurriedly fled forward like mad, wishing they could grow a third leg. The ferocious beasts they were riding on and the treasured tools they carried were all pushed to their limits. The runes circulated, emitting a dazzling brilliance, even to the point of hearing the sound of the air exploding, and only stopping after a frantic sprint for several kilometers. 

However, after a long time, the feeling of a fishbone stuck in the throat and a thistle on their back gradually dissipated from everyone's hearts. Follow the latest novels 𝒐𝒏 n𝒐/velbin(.)com

"Phew, we've finally made it out…" It was only after a long time when they saw some changes in their surroundings, did the group of strong people who had rashly ventured into the Wilderness breathe a sigh of relief. 

What exactly did we just pass through, why was it so terrifying!" 

The middle-aged man on the towering scale-armored unicorn stopped, holding tightly the reins on the horse's back, his eyes filled with indescribable terror. 

He was from the Kong Tribe, the leader of his tribe, had a powerful presence, and held heavy authority in this territory. 

But as they passed through the mountain range, he felt a deep-seated fear, his brow pounding as he received a frantic warning, urging him to leave immediately, as if he would be trapped forever the next moment. 

Most suffocating for him was that up until now, he still didn't understand why this had just happened. His treasured eye technique, of which he was so proud, couldn't see through anything. 

He felt as though an unseen gaze was fixed on them all, but he could not pinpoint the location or distance of this gaze, and even started to question whether it had appeared at all. 

It was not only him. The same was true for the other extraordinary beings present, their faces dark and their eyes thoughtful. 

All present were renowned figures in this domain who could bulldoze their way across this region. However, they had almost been undone even before they had ventured deep into the mountain range. 

This was enough to shock their hearts and make them worry about the smoothness of their journey ahead. 

The air was filled with an oppressive atmosphere. The few young boys and girls had also sobered down considerably and were no longer bickering with each other. 

The Wilderness has always been like this, littered with danger. The slightest carelessness could lead to irreversible doom. We all must be more cautious on the road ahead!" 

On an enormous white unknown beast bone, an old man from the Purple Mountain Clan spoke solemnly, not knowing whether he was comforting himself or all those present. 

He was the biological uncle of the Marquis of the Purple Mountain Clan, held a high position and his strength was no weaker than those of others. It was him who pointed out a way out for everyone at the critical moment, helping them escape their predicaments. 

"Even the old man is unsure what just happened?" 

The leader of the Kong Tribe was taken aback. The elder adorned in white feathers in front of him was from a king's territory and had more extensive experience than they did. But judging by his tone, he still seemed to be unclear about the actual reasons. 

I am a foolish old man, I also do not know what just happened. I only felt that if we lingered there any longer, we might have ended up trapped there, from birth to death." 

The elder from the Purple Mountain Clan simply nodded in response to the Kong Tribe leader's words, his tone solemn. 

"This is indeed strange; nothing was detected except for endless mountain peaks. Even the roads we had passed have seemed to disappear!" 

Lei Ming Yuan, the leader of the Thunder Clan, came back. He jumped up and sat back on the beast skin suspended in mid-air. 

He had just conducted an investigation in the distance, but he found nothing. He didn't dare to go any further for fear of falling into the same predicament. 

Yonder. 

A series of vast mountain ranges stood, stretching endlessly, and it was profoundly deep, almost emerging like an ancient beast waking up, seemingly wanting to devour them in one gulp… 

This powerful being of the Thunder Clan involuntarily shivered at the thought and quickly averted his gaze. 

This was a barren land, with no villages up ahead or shops behind. Should anyone die here, it is very likely that not even a corpse collector would be found. 

"Everyone should keep moving. Thinking too much will not do any good." 

Legend has it that the mountain depths are home to the Mountain Treasure. Even the Species from the Ancient Times are crazy for it. We must pick up the pace, lest we end up with nothing." 

"Even if we don't find anything, dealing with these Species from the Ancient Times would be enough to give us a headache!" 

Another figure from a powerful force spoke up, apparently from Cloud Top Palace. 

It was a mysterious group, with not many disciples within their ranks, but each individual held the power to rule over a domain. Moreover, they were extraordinarily good-looking, at a young age they could contend with some long-established figures, they were incredibly powerful. 

People nodded, tucking their doubts away in their hearts and continued moving forward. 

At this moment, atop a certain mountain peak. 

Jiang Hui activated his Five Senses to the maximum. Only after the group of people had vanished from his sight that he stopped observing. 

He had long noticed this unexpected group stepping into the Wilderness, he'd been observing from the shadows the whole time. 

This group was terrifying, particularly those who led, exuding divine aura with runic patterning on their bodies, shining brilliantly like stars. Their vitality was like a boundless ocean, never drying up. Each one was incredibly strong, an important figure from this realm. 

However, their luck didn't seem to be good. Immediately upon their arrival, they stepped into a trap Jiang Hui had just set a few days ago – the Paradise. 

Paradise was not some formation, it was more like a rule of power, inheriting the grand force of Heaven and Earth. Therefore, there were no such things as breaking or solving a formation. 

Although there was no thinking of killing and fighting within, it could trap accidental intruders forever, ignoring the differences in realms, even if a divine spirit that had ignited a Divine Flame went in, it would have to obediently wait. 

The reason these people could escape was not that the old man in the feather coat had discovered the correct path, but Jiang Hui had opened a small passage for them. 

Otherwise, no matter how much time passed, they could only dream of escaping. 

The reason was simple. 

Through the conversation among this group, he had basically identified their identities. 

They were likely the strong and talented individuals from the Thunder Clan, Luo Floating Marsh, Cloud Top Palace, and Purple Mountain Clan who were' currently adventuring in the mortal world. 

According to the original narrative, this group should discover Stone Village and eventually, most of them would fall into the hands of the Stone Village's Ancestral Spiritualist due to their greed for the Suanni Cultivation Technique. 

If he had trapped this group of people in the Paradise, he might have inadvertently changed the major plot developments. 

Before having genuinely grown up, Jiang Hui did not want to interfere with the main plotline, otherwise, if things got messed up, he would lose a lot of opportunities. 

Just because of this reason, he chose to let this group go in the end. 

"The Wilderness is going to be lively…" 

Jiang Hui stood tall upon the mountain range, overlooking the winding rugged ridges beneath him, a wild atmosphere facing him, with the Paradise blocking everything, he wasn't too worried about himself and Liu Village being affected. 

The Thunder Clan, Kong Tribe, Luo Floating Marsh, and others traveled at a fast pace, directly crossing the dense forest. 

Half a day later, a village stood in front of the clans. 

Only then did the group stop. 

"Oh, Grandpa, look, that village's sacrificing spirit is so strange, why is it an old willow tree that has been struck by lightning? Only one tender branch remains!" 

The speaker was a little girl from the Purple Mountain Clan, her eyes full of surprise as she looked at the sacrificial spirit on the altar. 

It's a lightning-struck tree. Struck by lightning but not destroyed, showing a trace of vitality in obliteration, it must have nurtured a new power. This sacrificial spirit is mine and I won't let anyone take it from me." 

From behind, a seemingly six or seven-year-old boy leapt from atop the enormous drake and landed steadily on the ground. 

After all, being a child by nature, once they had left the dangerous situation, the young boy's liveliness was restored..

Chapter 54: Divine Might Should Stand in the Mortal World

The gifted young man from Luo Floating Marsh plunged straight down, rushing toward the tender green willow bud on the altar, while throwing out harsh words. 

"Jiao Peng, don't spout nonsense. Although you have some skills, don't be too arrogant, be careful of dying in this desolate land." 

From the direction of the Purple Mountain Clan, a handsome young man spoke. He was the youngest son of the Marquis Purple Mountain, named Zi 

Shan Kun. 

The Purple Mountain Clan and Luo Floating Marsh constantly had conflicts, so they were always at odds with each other. 

Following the two young men, a third joined the scene. He was from the territory of kings and marquis, the heir of Lei tribe, Lei Marquis, named Lei Ming Yuan. He was not to be underestimated. He lashed out directly, demanding Jiao Peng and Zi Shan Kun to shut up. 

Upon hearing this, Jiao Peng and Zi Shan Kun both frowned-they were both gifted, confident, and never bowed to anyone. 

The three gifted young men confronted each other, their rivalry palpable. 

"Go ahead, you little geniuses compete with each other. Until the fight is over, whoever wins the willow bud is the winner!" Several powerful members of the great clans came forward encouraging them, not opposed to the young men dueling. 

The path of a cultivator involves stepping over the bones of other talents to reach the ultimate sacred altar. If one dares not to raise a hand, what future can they talk about? 

Moreover, with them watching, even if these young men were extraordinarily talented and possessed far superior strength than their peers, they couldn't cause any trouble. 

The leaders of several clans all wanted to see which of their children had exceptional talent and could become the future dominator of this territory. 

"Boom!" 

The silent order sounded. 

The young men rushed towards each other, entangling in combat. 

All of them were terrifying, mastering the most important and powerful treasured techniques of their clans, and even from a young age, their bodies were tempered with the fresh blood of the ancient lost breeds. The strength of their young arms had already reached a horrifying four to five thousand pounds, akin to the cubs of ferocious beasts. 

The intense fighting alarmed the Wilderness and even disturbed the peculiar village in front of them carrying out the ritual for the willow bud. 

A group of ragtag kids came out from the village. They had been playing nearby and rushed over when they heard the noise. Their faces filled with curiosity, they watched the people from several major clans, especially when they saw the unusual unicorn-scaled horses, they began to criticize and comment. 

"Call for your clan leader!" Powerful members of several clans shouted at the brats. Their vital energy power buzzed like a raging fire, scaring those little scraping kids motionless. 

But they quickly realized something was wrong. These ragtag kids actually referred to the willow bud as the Willow God! 

This was a terrifying title. Ordinary sacrificial spirits would not dare to bear it. They suspected that the village in front of them was actually a hidden super force. 

Especially after they learned that this village possesses both the Treasured Technique of the ancient lost breed Suan Ni and the Ancient Demon Bird-two of the top existences! 

Both beasts were powerful and potent, their ancient lost breed blood, although scant, was purer. Even among the ancient lost breeds, they were considered elite. 

Ordinary villages can only dream of having such treasures. Even within their forces, each was considered precious and could serve as a core inheritance. 

However, soon these powerful individuals discovered clues. 

Despite housing the Black Tripod, which were quite old and primitive, this village did not possess any other profound heritage. It had nothing to do with a super-hidden force. 

"A small village dares to play tricks, it's courting death!" Jiao Peng stepped forward again, as if he was holding back some anger and wanted to vent it all out. 

The youth possessed a natural disposition, yet he was already stained with blood. 

"The word 'god' can't be used as you please. Today, we will rectify the use of God's name!" Several clans' power figures stood up to speak, albeit their underlying intentions were to seize the Treasured Techniques of Suan Ni and the Ancient Demon Bird that belonged to this village. 

The Treasured Techniques of Suan Ni and the Ancient Demon Bird were too precious and sought after, which even they could not resist. 

However, some thought otherwise and did not covet these two Treasured Techniques. 

They were from the Cloud Top Palace, each clad in a white robe, exuding an otherworldly elegance, as if they were imbued with the spirit of Immortality. 

Their origin was mysterious. Whilst they were amazed that a small village could possess a treasured technique like the Species of the Ancient Times, it was against their style to shamelessly compete for it. 

What intrigued them more was a four or five-year-old boy in that village. Just a moment ago, the boy had single-handedly defeated the joint efforts of three geniuses from the Luo Floating Marsh, Thunder Clan, and Purple Mountain Clan by performing the Treasured Techniques of Suani Beast and the Ancient Demon Bird. His talent was terrifying. 

"Little Dot, if you ever get a chance, do join our Cloud Top Palace!" The leading man from Cloud Top Palace invited, but he would not protect this village. 

The Thunder Clan, Kong Tribe, Luo Floating Marsh, and other tribes wielded considerable power, with Kings and Marquis among them. He could not afford to offend so many, so his only course of action was to try and protect this young, innocent-looking boy at the crucial moment. 

"Kill, massacre this village and obtain the treasured techniques of Suani Beast and the Ancient Demon Bird." 

The first to act were from the Luo Floating Marsh. They commanded an enormous Jiao Snake, tore through the pretense, and voiced their true intention without any hesitation. 

The people from the Thunder Clan, Kong Tribe, and others followed suit swiftly. 

"Shii…" 

Just then, an unexpected change occurred. 

A splendid light shot up. 

In the next moment, a green willow branch stretched out, as if carved from divine jade, emitting a brilliant glow. While it seemed unbelievably soft, it was harder than divine iron when it attacked. It pierced the sky, radiating endless divine power. 

The glow around the willow branch was dazzling, so bright that it not only pinned the Jiao Snake in mid-air but also refined it and absorbed it into a single essence droplet. 

This was a terrifying sight, all of which happened in the blink of an eye. 

"How could this be?" exclaimed someone in terror. 

The Sacrifical Spirit of this mountain village was terrifying. With just one strike, it pierced through the body of a ferocious beast. The presence of many strong beasts brought feelings of fear. 

Before they could react, the willow branch moved again, like a Divine Order Chain. The emerald glow was shining, annihilating the other tribes' powerful contenders. 

"Splash…Splash…Splash…" 

The sky was soaked with showers of blood; blood flowers were in full bloom. 

"No…" 

Some people screamed in terror, trying to escape from the battlefield quickly. However, the willow branch was even faster. It moved like a cloud-piercing arrow, and although they viewed its attack as plain and unremarkable, it always took a large swath of blood along with it. 

In the end. 

The leading figures from each clan were also injured. The old servants from Luo Floating Marsh, Thunder Clan, and the Uncle of Marquis Purple Mountain had each lost a hand, grimacing in pain. Follow the latest novels 𝒐𝒏 n𝒐/velbin(.)com

The battle was intense. Numerous beautiful runes were blasted and broken, and the formidable energy shook the Vast Mountain Range, causing ancient trees to explode and mountains to collapse. Rivers reversed their course, and the violent disturbance spread far and wide, with even the people of Liu Village feeling it. 

"What happened? Is some treasure being born?" The elder Clan Leader of the Native Tribe speculated. 

In his youth, he had experienced such vibrations. At first, he was wondering what was happening, but later inadvertently found out that some incredible treasure was no doubt about to be born, startling Heaven and Earth and causing a loud rumbling. 

"Come off it, old Clan Leader. I remember last time you said it was an earthquake. How come this time it has turned into an incredible treasure? Tu Wa Zi, stripped to the waist, displaying his bronze-colored muscular upper body, walked in. He had been hardening his body beneath a waterfall for days and had just returned to hear the Native Tribe's Clan leader chattering..

Chapter 55: The Domineering of Paradise

While they were talking, the old man Lin, along with Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen and others, hurriedly arrived. They too had felt the tremors coming from the Wilderness, their faces solemn. 

"Everyone must have felt that tremor!" 

"Indeed, we did. The ground was slightly trembling, and my old black dog was so scared that it cowered in its den, too afraid to move…" 

The elderly clan leader of the native tribe nodded, sitting on a glowing stone stool with a somber expression. 

He had a bad premonition. He had a feeling something major was going to happen in the Wilderness. 

Being the eldest, the clan leader had the most experienced and had indeed heard similar tremors in his youth. 

That year, numerous tribes and ferocious beasts bloodied the vast mountain range amidst turmoil. Streams turned into rivers of blood, creating a terrifying scene. 

"The clan leader is right. Regardless, the tremor this time is not ordinary. We need to consult with the Lord Willow God." 

Old man Lin responded affirmatively. He agreed with the clan leader's view – it was indeed ominous. 

Especially in the recent intense tremor, he faintly heard several extremely miserable growls. It was like some powerful beast was shaken to death by a terrible entity. This made his skin crawl. 

To confirm he hadn't misheard, he specifically asked Lin Zhuang and Lin Xin Tong among others. They all had the same feeling. If it were only him, it wouldn't be too concerning. But many had heard the faint roar, which was indeed alarming. Fị𝒏dd 𝒏ew upd𝒂t𝒆s on n(o)v/e/l𝒃in(.)com

The Wilderness was vast and it concealed countless terrors. If one was not careful, they could die without knowing how. For instance, the previous black fog appeared without any warning. If they hadn't practiced the Body Tempering Scripture bestowed by Lord Willow God and its transformative powers, they risked being swallowed by the black fog just like many other small tribes. 

Old man Lin rushed up the mountain and returned after a while. 

"How did it go, father? What did Lord Willow God say?" Lin Zhuang and the others immediately surrounded him, their faces anxious. 

"Lord Willow God did not say much, only asking us to stay in the village where he can ensure our safety." 

Old man Lin reported truthfully. 

He did not get a clear answer, but he did receive Jiang Hui's promise. 

Jiang Hui had enough confidence to make this promise. The scope of Paradise covered nearly fifty miles, not only engulfing the entire Liu Village but also including certain connected mountain blocks. As long as they were within this scope, he could guarantee the safety of any person from Liu Village. 

However, if they left this scope, it wouldn't be guaranteed anymore. 

If he remembered correctly, many of the authorities behind those tribes who fled from Stone Village did not give up. For example, the Kong Tribe, with a population of tens of millions, was one of the most formidable forces in this region. Not only did the clan leader personally take action, but they also summoned the tribe's sacrificial spirit, the Wolf God! 

There was also Marquis Purple Mountain of the Purple Mountain Clan, the first powerhouse in this vast region, with extraordinary methods, an external avatar, and known as the number one powerhouse within fifty thousand miles. In addition, there was the ruler of Luo Floating Marsh. 

No matter which one, the power they possessed had already exceeded the current limit that Jiang Hui could cope with. At least for now, he had no way to deal with it. 

"Since Lord Willow God has spoken, Village Chief, you can issue the ban." 

The elderly clan leader of the native tribe spoke up. 

From the previous conversation, he inferred something unusual – Lord Willow God promised to protect them within the village, but never mentioned anything about outside the village. 

Although it was just one word's difference, the gap between inside and outside the village was as big as heaven and earth. 

"Definitely, besides not going out, we should also strengthen our daily patrols and temporarily reduce the patrol area within Liu Village." Old man Lin nodded. The old Clan leader had already thought of everything he said on his way back. 

Soon, within Liu Village, a series of orders from the Village Chief, Old Man Lin, was issued. 

No one was discontented, the Wilderness was extremely dangerous, filled with ferocious birds and beasts, and man-eating mires. They seldom left their homes on normal days. 

Of course, the most important thing was that many people felt the tremors and sensed some unusual atmosphere. 

Liu Village was temporarily closed completely. When it would be reopened depended on the consultation between the village chief and Lord Willow God. 

During this period, besides not going out, Old man Lin added another rule of no hunting outside, restricting the activity area entirely within Liu Village. They did not lack game, they had plenty. The natural cold storage behind the mountain still stored more than ten tons, enough to sustain them for several months. 

A few days later, just when everyone thought it was a false alarm, a more intense roar started. 

In the Wilderness, thousands of mountains, almost at the same time, were enveloped by a wave of heat, countless mountains were shattered in an instant, and dust filled the sky, hiding the sun, it was as exaggerated as the day of judgement. 

This without a doubt was a catastrophe, even the aftermath was enough to kill some ferocious beasts. 

It didn't stop there, subsequently, a gigantic tornado that was so massive it spanned several kilometers appeared, covering up all the land in its path. It was as if an ancient beast was roaring, causing the entire vast wilderness mountain range to shake. 

In front of this tornado, there was a person who was as small as a black dot, filled with terror, desperately trying to escape. Even after using some secret technique, it was useless. In an instant, he was pulled in, his body breaking apart inch by inch, becoming a cloud of blood, and eventually turning into a pulp. 

"Good lord, what on earth is happening outside? Why is it getting dark? And the tornado, why did it kill a man?" 

Inside Liu Village, someone asked in horror. But nobody answered him, as everyone was equally stunned and confused. 

Fortunately, the deadly tornado that could split the heavens and the earth in two, was forcefully stopped outside of Liu Village in an instant, as if it reached a quiet pond. 

In front of the latter, the former seemed as weak as an infant, being instantly torn apart and swallowed… 

"It's the Willow God protecting us, the great Willow God is protecting all of us!" This scene immediately led the villagers of Liu Village to exclaim in astonishment. They all kneeled on the ground, facing the location of Jiang Hui, their faces filled with excitement. 

Almost instantly, everyone's faith value rocketed, reaching over 150 points before finally slowing down. 

Atop the mountain, after Jiang Hui absorbed a large amount of fresh faith, he had a new understanding of the power of Paradise. 

If he hadn't guessed wrong, the tornado he encountered earlier was a treasured technique used by the willow tree in Stone Village to deal with the kings and Marquis of the Purple Mountain Clan and the leader of the Kong Tribe. Its reach was quite long, even reaching near Liu Village. 

Although its power had weakened somewhat, it was still extremely terrifying, capable of completely obliterating the Kings and Marquis. 

Yet such a powerful attack was nullified by Paradise. It couldn't even raise a ripple before it was viciously swallowed..

Chapter 56: The Real Disorder, My Liu Village Can Stand Still!

In the gloom, Jiang Hui felt several gazes directed at him. The gazes penetrated the sky, appearing from all directions, possessing an indescribable majestic strength. 

Especially two of them, they descended from the endless sky, seeming to stir the clattering sound of chains, like a thunderous rumble, with a shocking momentum that took one's breath away. 

However, with the cover of Paradise, Jiang Hui was not very panic-stricken. 

As expected, it was only after a long while that those several gazes reluctantly moved away. They found nothing abnormal, despite using their secret techniques to probe. 

At Stone Village, 

The tender green willow buds swayed in the wind, while the ground was stained with blood left by powerful beings. The contrast of green and red blended, creating a unique sense of grotesque beauty. 

The great battle had came to an end. 

The willow branch displayed awe-inspiring divine power, with its broken body directly intimidating everyone present, slaughtering four clans. Of the four clan leaders, only Marquis Purple Mountain managed to escape by sacrificing his mirror image, while the rest were almost all cut down. 

The willow branch did not continue its killing spree, and quickly ended its onslaught. 

Its injuries have not recovered much due to the destruction of its Dao foundation, and it had already reached its limit just by taking action. It needed some time to recuperate. 

However, this was enough. The events just now had frightened off the four coveting clans, killing several of their clan leaders and scaring everyone into a disordered retreat, no longer daring to have any delusions. 

"This is food, you must prepare enough. A great calamity is about to come, no one in this territory can be spared!" 

Amid the warm breeze and the soft beams of sunlight, a voice spoke up, sounding indistinct and distant, yet clear in the ears of the people of Stone 

Village. 

Along with the voice, the willow branch swung like a hard and sturdy spear, leaving behind hundreds of carcasses of fleeing scale horses, all piled around 𝑅read latest ch𝒂pters at n/𝒐v(e)lbi𝒏(.)co/m

Stone Village. 

"Who's there?" 

Everyone was taken aback. 

"It's the Spiritualist, our protective Willow God has spoken." 

Within the crowd, Little Dot's eyes widened in surprise. 

"Willow God, what kind of disaster is coming? Please, you must protect us!" Older villagers who were scared started to kneel and pay their respects to the willow branch. 

Having witnessed the events that just unfolded, the charred willow branch in front of them was held in even higher reverence. 

The willow branch didn't respond, the air remained silent as if the event never happened. 

However, amidst the dappled shadows of the tree, a hesitant voice arose. 

"Strange, what kind of existence can forcefully sever my connection with the technique1.?" 

The voice was sudden and fleeting, like a soft chirp in the light breeze, unnoticed by anyone. 

Compared to Stone Village, Liu Village remained steady with no one stirring. 

Old man Lin had specifically consulted with Jiang Hui, but was immediately rejected. 

Jiang Hui remembered clearly that the real chaos was yet to come. That was the true terror, resulting in a bloodbath with mass destruction. The entire land would shake, mountains would collapse, turning into a forbidden area devoid of life. 

The mountain held treasure that would soon be unearthed, attracting four of the most powerful beings for a battle. The earlier gazes were from a few of these mighty ones. 

These beings were much more powerful than Kings and Marquis, Jiang Hui couldn't recall exactly what they were, only that there seemed to be a Swallowing Sky Sparrow, a three-eyed Ferocious Beast, and a red bird that seemed to be a descendant of the Vermilion Bird. Their bloodlines were all extraordinary, all having survived through many ages. 

They were supreme beings, their mere aftershocks of their battles would already exceed the tolerance of this region. Even the Thunder Clan and the Purple Mountain Clan, located tens of thousands of miles away, were also affected. The Swallowing Sky Sparrow swallowed millions of their people in one gulp. The impossibly large cities collapsed into dust instantly, let alone them who were so close. 

There was no escape from what was coming. Jiang Hui could only do his best to protect Liu Village. 

However, if he remembered correctly, after this event, the ancestral spiritualist of Stone Village seemed to have moved the entire village across millions of miles of land, to a more prosperous place. 

They had lost a good neighbor! 

He couldn't help but sigh. 

Soon after, 

Just as Jiang Hui's mind was filled with thoughts, a battle began to take place between Heaven and Earth. 

"Hum…" 

Almost simultaneously, 

Within the grand mountains, patches of blazing runes suddenly lit up, blossoming between Heaven and Earth. 

These were all Primitive Treasure Bones of Species of the Ancient Times, which on ordinary days would make anyone green with envy, but at this moment, they were densely packed, covering this region… 

However, soon, these remnants of the Primitive Species seemed to struggle and cracks began appearing… 

Within the Wilderness, savage birds and wild beasts began to become frenzied amidst the eerie chants, their eyes glowing red, sweeping across the region, and overwhelming tribes of all sizes. 

Many tribal spiritualists came back to life, flashing with runes, desperately resisting the frenzied beasts, protecting their followers. However, they eventually succumbed to the beast wave, drowned in the sea of beasts. Countless people were killed, becoming food for the ferocious beasts. 

Beast waves washed over the land, rushing to the ends of the Earth… 

This was the true end of the world. Savage birds and beasts roamed, Primal Chaos Aliens emerged, engulfing all inhabited areas, leading to mass destruction… 

The most terrifying thing was still happening above the sky, a red bird was flying at an extremely fast speed, a terrifying flame obscuring the sky, collapsing half of the heaven, tearing the sky apart. Then a pole appeared, as large as a mountain range, easily piercing the sky… 

"After this battle, perhaps our Stone Village will be the only surviving tribe in this region!" 

At Stone Village, the willow buds were calm and serene, radiating a soft glow, protecting the village. 

Some villagers cried out in alarm, looking at the terrifying yet fortunate and fearful scene. 

They were relieved because they could safely get through this disaster. 

They were fearful because the scene in front of them was too horrifying. Blood flowed into rivers, life was as fragile as wild grass, painting the earth red. From a distance, it looked like a red ocean. 

Everyone in the Stone Village was watching the outside of the village anxiously, their breathing was rapid, and their faces were pale. 

Shi Yun Feng stood in the front, his rather aged body slightly hunched. 

For some reason, the phrase 'Liu Village' suddenly sprung to his mind. Undeniably, that was a mysterious village where everyone was brimming with vitality. Most notably, the village's spiritualist was a willow tree, just like theirs. 

"No matter how remarkable they are, how could they survive this calamitous disaster? Only our Stone Village, protected by the real Willow God, can!" Shi Yun Feng's eyes shifted, looking into the unknown distance, sighing inwardly in his heart. 

Several individuals in Liu Village, who in his opinion could easily be seen as talents, had the potential to become real power figures and make their names known across the Wilderness if given the chance to grow. But now they were to be erased in this cataclysmic battle, what a pity! 

As for the rest, he didn't believe that the so-called spiritualist of Liu Village could protect the village and bring them safely through this hardship..