The False and the Real

The Golden Armored Grand Unity Golden Immortal called out "little friend," making Luo Qing's scalp tingle.

Although he had only seen him act once, if Luo Qing wasn't mistaken.

The one smiling at him was the Mountain Lord of Hundred Gods Mountain, the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Hun Xing.

If this Hun Xing found out Luo Qing was from the Five Elements Tribe, or that he had captured quite a few of Hundred Gods Mountain's Innate Gods, would he still be alive?

"This Hun Xing Mountain Lord thinks I'm an Innate God who just emerged into the world?"

Luo Qing's mind raced, and he quickly grasped the key to his survival.

As soon as the Mountain Lord of Hundred Gods Mountain finished speaking, with almost no hesitation.

Luo Qing immediately bowed and said:

"This humble god Chi Huo greets the High God. May I ask if you summoned this humble god here for a reason?"

As he spoke, Luo Qing put on an anxious and uneasy expression.

Mountain Lord Hun Xing smiled and explained:

"Little friend, do not panic. You and I are both Innate Gods nurtured by heaven and earth, belonging to the same race. I have no intention of harming you.

It is just that we are currently in the midst of the Fierce Beast Calamity, a time of crisis for our Divine Race. The wilderness is full of Fierce Beasts, and it is fraught with danger.

It is no longer suitable for solitary cultivation, which is why I have brought you here to Hundred Gods Mountain. A place where Innate Gods gather, so we can band together for survival."

Luo Qing put on a look of sudden realization and bowed again:

"So that's how it is. No wonder as soon as I emerged, I saw the world filled with intense malevolent energy. These Fierce Beasts are truly detestable. This humble god is willing to join Hundred Gods Mountain for protection!"

"Hahaha, a teachable child! From this day forward, you are my fifth registered disciple, Hun Xing. When you break through to the Golden God realm, I will accept you as a direct disciple."

Seeing Luo Qing's submission, Mountain Lord Hun Xing was very pleased. He laughed heartily and immediately decided to take Luo Qing as his disciple.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qing was overjoyed and bowed to Hun Xing from atop the clouds:

"Disciple Chi Huo greets Master!"

"Good, good!"

Hun Xing contentedly stroked the dragon horns on his head. The more he looked at Luo Qing, the more his smile grew.

"Chi Huo, a good name! Since you have taken me as your master, I, as your master, shall bestow a treasure upon you.

Take this top-grade Innate Treasure, the Flame Fire Pearl!"

As he spoke, Hun Xing tossed a treasure pearl, burning with flames, to Luo Qing.

Luo Qing happily took the pearl into his hand, refined it on the spot, and put it away.

Hun Xing nodded with satisfaction.

"Let's go, follow your master into the mountain. From now on, this Hundred Gods Mountain will be your place of cultivation, my disciple."

"Yes, Master!"

Luo Qing's face was constantly filled with an excited smile. He was very obedient to Hun Xing, showing no sign of resistance.

Ancestor Hun Xing, as the sole Grand Unity Golden Immortal of Hundred Gods Mountain, and moreover, a mid-level Innate God.

His status within Hundred Gods Mountain was supreme.

As Hun Xing's fifth disciple, even if only a registered disciple, Luo Qing's status would be above that of ordinary Golden Immortal elders.

As Luo Qing followed Ancestor Hun Xing into Hundred Gods Mountain, the news of him being accepted as a disciple by Ancestor Hun Xing immediately spread throughout the entire Hundred Gods Mountain.

In the core area of Hundred Gods Mountain's cave mansions, over a hundred Innate God cave mansions were scattered.

When the news of Mountain Lord Hun Xing taking his fifth disciple reached this area, it immediately caused a huge stir among the gods.

"What? The Mountain Lord took an Innate Fire God who just emerged into the world as a disciple?

How is this possible? Are the nearly a hundred gods on the mountain not as good as a newly emerged Fire God? I'm not reconciled!"

"Yeah! Who can be reconciled! This is unfair. Why does this guy named Chi Huo get to become the Mountain Lord's disciple as soon as he arrives?"

"Alas, what's the use of being unreconciled. I heard that this Chi Huo already has the cultivation of a Heavenly God peak as soon as he emerged. He has the foundation of a mid-level Innate God, far superior to us!"

As soon as the news of Luo Qing's mid-level Innate God foundation spread, a group of complaining and unreconciled low-level Innate Gods immediately fell silent.

Their faces showed varying expressions of jealousy and envy.

"So what if he's a mid-level Innate God? In the end, whose cultivation will be higher is still uncertain! I'm going back to cultivate!"

"Alas! I'm going back to cultivate too!"

"Our foundation can only determine our starting point, not our end point. Farewell, fellow Daoists!"

A group of low-level Innate Gods, whether True Gods or Mystic Gods.

Although their foundations were not as good as Luo Qing's, it did not mean they would be reconciled.

Many gods secretly decided that when they encountered "Chi Huo" later, they would have a good discussion.

They must prove to the Mountain Lord that they, low-level Innate Gods, would not necessarily be weaker than mid-level Innate Gods.

However, these Innate Gods' wishes were destined to be in vain.

As soon as Luo Qing entered Hundred Gods Mountain, Hun Xing Old Ancestor brought him to the most core area of the divine mountain.

Hun Xing Old Ancestor's cultivation Cave Mansion.

"There are five side halls here. The front four are where your four senior brothers and sisters cultivate. They have already achieved Gold God cultivation and are usually in seclusion. Do not disturb them if there is nothing important."

"This last side hall will be your cultivation Cave Mansion from now on. Are you satisfied, disciple?"

Hun Xing Old Ancestor pointed to the five side halls adjacent to the main hall and introduced them, then smiled and asked Luo Qing.

"Thank you, Master. The spiritual energy here is very dense. This disciple is very satisfied!" Luo Qing's face showed joy.

It was as if he had received a Cave Mansion for free, a huge bargain.

"That's good! Now that the Fierce Beast Calamity is rising, we don't know when our Hundred Gods Mountain will face a life-or-death battle. Your Heavenly God cultivation is too weak. You must achieve Gold God as soon as possible to have a chance to protect yourself during the calamity."

Hun Xing solemnly instructed Luo Qing again before leaving Luo Qing alone in the side hall and departing.

As soon as Hun Xing Old Ancestor left, the smile on Luo Qing's face grew even more joyful.

He closed the door to the Cave Mansion and happily began exploring the entire Cave Mansion.

Although it was a side hall, the interior was exceptionally vast.

It was fully equipped with a cultivation room, treasure vault, and an alchemy and artifact room.

When Luo Qing finally entered the cultivation room at the deepest part of the Cave Mansion, he closed the door and activated the restriction formation.

The smile on Luo Qing's face vanished without a trace, replaced by a gloomy expression.

Although he seemed to be admiring the Cave Mansion just now, he was actually using the Eye of the Great Dao to scan the entire Cave Mansion for any anomalies.

As Luo Qing had expected, except for the cultivation room, the entire Cave Mansion was under Hun Xing's surveillance.

If Luo Qing made any unusual moves, this place of cultivation could immediately turn into a prison.

The legend of the Grand Unity Gold God expert seeing his potential and wanting to take him as a disciple.

Luo Qing didn't believe a single word of it.

He knew that he was an Acquired Being who had Reverted to Innate to become an Innate God.

He didn't know if True Gods or Mystic Gods could see through his origins.

However, having just succeeded in Reverting to Innate, his aura could not be completely concealed. A Grand Unity Gold God would surely be able to detect it.

Therefore, Luo Qing was extremely wary of Hun Xing, the Lord of Hundred Gods Mountain.

Luo Qing believed that Hun Xing had taken him as a disciple with an ulterior motive.

But by the time Hun Xing discovered him, he was already at the mercy of the butcher, with no other choice!

To temporarily save his life, Luo Qing had no choice but to play along and acknowledge a thief as his master.

"Hun Xing Old Ancestor!"

Luo Qing silently chanted in his heart, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.