Hibernation

The entire Primordial Era was ravaged by Fierce Beasts, yet Hundred Gods Mountain found itself in rare tranquility.

The surrounding Fierce Beast tribes had successively experienced a battle with Hundred Gods Mountain and then fought a skirmish with the Five Elements Tribe.

Even though the Fierce Beasts were powerful, their losses were substantial, causing them to lie low for the time being.

The Five Elements Tribe had also relocated from the vicinity, giving Hundred Gods Mountain a dominant position.

Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Luo Qing finally deciphered the secret of the top-grade Innate Treasure, the Flame Fire Pearl.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the conspiracy hidden within the Flame Fire Pearl, Luo Qing let out a cold snort. Hun Xing truly had no good intentions.

According to the analysis of the Eye of the Great Dao, the very bottom layer of the Flame Fire Pearl had already been refined by Hun Xing.

If not for the Eye of the Great Dao, it would have been very difficult for Luo Qing to detect this with his cultivation.

The function of the Flame Fire Pearl was also extremely simple.

That is, the longer Luo Qing refined the Flame Fire Pearl, the more harmonious their energies would become.

Until the two were indistinguishable, able to merge into one.

And the Flame Fire Pearl was, after all, a treasured artifact specially refined by a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Its energy's power was imaginable.

Once their energies were connected and began to converge, Luo Qing's energy would inevitably shift and align with the Flame Fire Pearl.

Aligning with the Flame Fire Pearl meant aligning with Hun Xing, the Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

Once Luo Qing's energy converged with Hun Xing's?

Not only would his Great Dao be severed, but the one with the superior energy could easily control the life and death of the one with the inferior energy.

Even more terrifying was that once their energies were connected and converged, the superior could devour and refine the inferior without any damage, merging into one.

Thinking of the consequences, Luo Qing's face turned a mixture of blue and white, and he couldn't help but want to destroy this Flame Fire Pearl completely.

But then he remembered that this treasure pearl also had a tracking function, so Luo Qing held back.

If he destroyed the treasure, the Mountain Lord Hun Xing would surely sense it, and that would be equivalent to tearing off the mask.

It might disrupt Hun Xing's plan, but he would certainly not escape death.

If I hadn't known, it would have been one thing. But now that I understand, how could I possibly fulfill my cheap master's wish?

Luo Qing clutched the Flame Fire Pearl and sneered, already beginning to ponder how to proceed.

To put Hun Xing at ease, Luo Qing did not come out of seclusion immediately.

Instead, he diligently continued his cultivation in seclusion.

No matter what escape plan he devised next, cultivation was the most crucial factor.

The cultivation of Heavenly God and Heavenly Immortal was too low, which was very inconvenient for Luo Qing's actions.

Originally, after Luo Qing Reverted to Innate and achieved the level of an intermediate Innate God, his cultivation had already reached the limit of Heavenly God and Heavenly Immortal.

Now, with the innate divine ability Nine Breaths to Absorb Qi, coupled with Chi Wang's Innate status boosting his cultivation.

In just a hundred years, the aura of a True God emanated from Luo Qing's cultivation chamber.

He concealed his Immortal Path True Immortal cultivation deep within, only revealing his True God cultivation.

Only then did Luo Qing step out of his cultivation Cave Mansion for the first time.

Standing outside the main hall of Hun Xing's Cave Mansion, Luo Qing glanced at the other four side halls, his pupils hiding a subtle glint.

Using the Eye of the Great Dao, he had already investigated his four "cheap" senior brothers.

They were Gold Gods with the origins of intermediate Innate Gods of Metal, Wood, Water, and Earth.

However, it seemed that the situations of these four were not good; they showed no vitality, clearly already under Hun Xing's control.

Taking a deep breath, his eyes brightened, and a joyous smile appeared on his face.

Luo Qing cupped his hands and bowed towards the main Cave Mansion:

"Disciple Chi Huo has successfully achieved True God cultivation, and I am overjoyed. I have come to pay my respects to Master."

As soon as he finished speaking, with a creak, the Cave Mansion door opened, and a Gold God with a white beard walked out.

Seeing an unfamiliar person, Luo Qing immediately bowed hurriedly: "Greetings, Venerable God!"

The white-bearded Gold God sized Luo Qing up and nodded with satisfaction.

"True God Chi Huo need not be so formal. I am the Divine Servant of Mountain Lord Hun Xing. True God Chi Huo is the Mountain Lord's registered disciple. You can call me Old Bai."

"Chi Huo greets Old Bai!" Luo Qing bowed again.

Old Bai smiled and said, "En, Chi Huo, you are very good. To have achieved True God cultivation in just a hundred years. However, the Mountain Lord is currently in deep meditation and cannot see you. You may rest assured and continue your cultivation.

Come to pay your respects again when you achieve Gold God status!"

He can't see me?

Hmph!

I've probably been exposed. My aura is getting closer to his true form!

Luo Qing sneered inwardly, but his face showed a look of regret.

Then Luo Qing apologized again, saying:

"It was my disciple's recklessness. However, I have another matter to inquire about. Recently, my disciple has been restless and my mind is agitated.

I wish to wander around Hundred Gods Mountain to calm my inner fire. I wonder if that would be an obstruction?"

Old Bai was merely a servant god of the Hun Xing Mountain Lord, and naturally couldn't make decisions for the Hun Xing Mountain Lord.

Just as he was about to refuse, he suddenly heard a telepathic message from the Hun Xing Mountain Lord, which surprised Old Bai.

Old Bai's expression returned to normal before he said:

"Chi Huo True God is free to do as he pleases! However, the Fierce Beasts outside the mountain are rampant, and the malevolent energy is surging, making it truly dangerous. You should just relax within the mountain.

Also, do not delay your cultivation matters, otherwise, if the Mountain Lord blames you, you will suffer!"

"Thank you for your understanding, Old Bai. Rest assured, I will not fail my teacher's expectations!"

Luo Qing exclaimed with joy and then excitedly left the core area, appearing within Hundred Gods Mountain.

Leaving the Cave Mansion, Luo Qing did not think he had an opportunity to escape.

For a full six months, Luo Qing wandered and browsed within Hundred Gods Mountain.

Or he would exchange views and discuss the Dao with other Innate Gods or Nature Spirits in the mountain.

He appeared carefree and happy.

Within the core Cave Mansion, Luo Qing was under the constant surveillance of the Hun Xing Mountain Lord from the moment he left his Cave Mansion.

Over the years, Hun Xing saw that Luo Qing had not slacked in his cultivation and had not caused any trouble.

Now that he showed no signs of escaping Hundred Gods Mountain, Hun Xing finally felt at ease.

"This Chi Huo is, after all, an Acquired Being who has Reverted to Innate to become an Innate God, and is also a god of fire. It might be difficult for him to break through to Gold God just by cultivating his mind.

It's good now. As long as he doesn't leave Hundred Gods Mountain, he won't escape my grasp."

This was because Hun Xing thought of the gap between Acquired Beings and Innate Gods.

Innate Gods do not focus on their state of mind during cultivation, but Acquired Beings are more troublesome.

Sometimes, a moment of agitation can lead to errors in cultivation and a decline in cultivation.

And fire-attribute gods are notoriously prone to outbursts.

Hun Xing was also worried that Luo Qing would be affected by his agitated state of mind, hindering his progress toward becoming a Gold God, which was why he allowed him to relax his mind within Hundred Gods Mountain.

"This Chi Huo has truly seized a great opportunity to transform from an Acquired Being into a mid-level Innate God. Unfortunately, the higher the cultivation, the harder it is to transform. Otherwise..."

Looking at Luo Qing in the projection, Hun Xing was very envious and regretful.

Unfortunately, he realized it too late. By the time he wanted to transform his foundation, he was already at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal cultivation level.

The difficulty for him to transform into a high-level Innate God was tens of times higher than Luo Qing's. The things that allowed Luo Qing to Revert to Innate were useless to him.

Otherwise, the moment Hun Xing saw Luo Qing, he would have ruthlessly plundered his opportunity to Revert to Innate.

After Luo Qing honestly stayed in Hundred Gods Mountain for a year, he calculated the time and felt it was about right, and it was not good to stay outside for too long.

During this period, Luo Qing, relying on his True God cultivation and his status as an Innate God, had been thriving in Hundred Gods Mountain, making many friends among Innate Gods and Nature Spirits.

One day, Luo Qing invited all the gods he knew.

In front of all the gods, Luo Qing took out a fourth-tier Divine Artifact he had refined after breaking through to True God.

"Esteemed gods, I am not talented, but I am born of the Five Elements Fire Attribute and have a slight mastery of Artifact Forging.

I dare not claim to forge fifth-tier Divine Artifacts, but fourth-tier Divine Artifacts are within my grasp. Recently, I plan to use Artifact Forging to temper my cultivation. I wonder if any of you fellow Daoists are willing to assist me?

Apart from the materials for Artifact Forging, I promise not to take any compensation!"

As soon as Luo Qing said this, the more than twenty Heavenly Gods and True Gods who were invited all had their eyes light up.

Whether they were Nature Spirits or Innate Gods, Innate Treasures were extremely rare. What everyone used the most were still Divine Artifacts refined in the later stage.

Refining Divine Artifacts was not difficult, and many gods could do it, but they were too crude and had very weak power.

High-grade Divine Artifacts were also scarce items in Hundred Gods Mountain.

And the Divine Artifact Luo Qing took out was of a high fourth-tier grade, and its quality was excellent, definitely considered top-tier among fourth-tier Divine Artifacts.

It would not be demeaning to be used by a Mystic God, let alone Heavenly Gods and True Gods.

"Esteemed Chi Ling True God, you worry too much. You just want to use Artifact Forging to temper your cultivation, right? This god will definitely help with this!" A Nature True God said, slapping his seat.

"If Chi Ling is in trouble, we should naturally do our best to help. Count me in!"

"Me too. Aren't it just the materials for Artifact Forging? I have some excellent Immortal Copper Ore here. I'll give it all to assist Esteemed Chi Ling True God."

An Innate God who did not look down on Nature Spirits' mastery of Artifact Forging, whether they were Innate Gods or Nature Spirits, eagerly and generously offered their help.

The so-called assistance was all empty talk; high-grade Divine Artifacts were the most practical things.

Looking at the gods presenting various materials for Artifact Forging, Luo Qing's face was filled with smiles.

His plan had just begun.