Suspicions Surrounding the Original Die Clan, Elders of the Former Dynasty

Two figures in white robes darted through the Lin Zhong, their movements as hurried as stray dogs.

"How could this be! That new god possesses such power, it's simply unbelievable!" Ye Lu exclaimed, then stumbled and fell to the ground.

His left side had disappeared, and the Divine Power Stars and Divine Pool within his body were fully exposed. Starlight continuously merged into his body, and the missing half of his body was rapidly recovering.

Beside him, Liu Xuan was supporting his body with his arms, crawling on the ground. His Half-Body, from the waist down, was nowhere to be seen. He would occasionally look back, his face filled with fear, looking like he was scared out of his wits.

Soon, as the divine power was consumed and merged, the bodies of the two deities gradually returned to normal, and their damaged limbs grew back.

They were, after all, gods in essence. Although their Divine Body were transformed into flesh and blood due to the limitations of their molted remains, their essence remained unchanged.

However, after experiencing a great battle and then expending divine power to recover their bodies, most of the stars within the two gods' bodies have dimmed, and the Divine Pool are showing signs of drying up, leaving them weak.

"That person was only Fifth Grade deity, how could he have such power? If we hadn't escaped through the Netherworld Gate at the last moment, we would have perished!" Liu Xuan's face still showed lingering fear, his soul still reeling.

Ye Lu's face still showed lingering fear. "It's just that we were distracted and too excited before, which gave Yin Xiao'e an opportunity to take advantage of us. The reason for this..." He turned his gaze to the white armor. Although he didn't explain it clearly, Liu Xuan already understood.

As we hurried along, our view gradually opened up, and a cluster of houses came into view.

The Yuantou Tribe.

This was a vast tribe, but there was no sign of life within it, only a deathly silence where wild beasts circled around and Flying Bird hovered.

From afar, the two gods saw the Totem Pillar towering into the clouds.

"We're almost there."

Although they didn't want to come back, Ye Lu and Liu Xuan had no other choice but to be at the mercy of others.

Just as the two gods were about to enter the tribe, a figure suddenly flashed in front of them, and a woman abruptly appeared, blocking their path.

Before the two gods could react, the woman stepped forward, her hands moving with lightning speed, grabbing their necks and flicking her fingers, leaving a layer of force on their bodies before swinging her arms around them!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The swiftly moving deity instantly tumbled in mid-air, a faint force radiating and rippling across its skin.

Between the Divine Body and the pristine white armor, two tiny ceramic fragments trembled slightly from the force, then shattered!

Accompanied by two screams, a fiery red light burst forth in the air, illuminating most of the tribe and spreading outwards.

Amidst the scattering flames, an ancient voice echoed from the Totem Pillar—

"Those two idiots were scared out of their wits after just one trip out, and they didn't even realize they were being followed. But anyway, at least they lured people here."

Accompanying the sound was a vast and powerful will, both violent and majestic. It first surrounded the flames, preventing them from spreading, and the terrifying explosive force was unable to break through. Then, with a thought, it poured into the two Withered Myriad Bones Armor.

Click! Click! Click!

The armor trembled violently, sprouting bone spikes that interlocked like canine teeth, completely enveloping the two fiery deities. In the blink of an eye, they became two gleaming white bone balls.

At this moment, the woman who had previously flung the deity away walked over and said with a smile, "Grand Tutor, this action was entirely according to your orders, which is enough to prove my sincerity, isn't it?"

The aged voice immediately replied, "Shi Jianhui, your alliance with me is only temporary. What sincerity is there to speak of? Don't say such things again!"

Thump! Thump!

Beside them, two clumps of bone fell, making a dull thud on the ground.

At the same time, an aged voice came. "Now that you're here, don't hide your true colors. Do you think you can play some tricks on me?"

As the wind subsided, a grove of trees in the corner suddenly erupted in a flurry of dust and stones, revealing two figures: Qiu Yan and Yin Xiao'e.

Qiu Yan had previously secretly harmed Ye Lu and Liu Xuan, and their senses were connected. Along with the two deities, he discovered the clues here.

Qiu Yan strode out of the bushes without any intention of concealing himself. He first glanced at the Totem Pillar in the center of the tribe, then openly expanded his senses, covering the entire tribe, before frowning slightly.

This tribe, the Original Die Clan, is famous far and wide. At first glance, it appears to be quite large, but it is eerily quiet, unlike the Lianxi Tribe, which is bustling with people. It is filled with loneliness and decay, as if no one has lived there for a long time and there is no sign of life.

"For such a tribe to be called the most powerful tribe seems somewhat undeserving. I wonder what the secret is behind it."

Thinking to himself, Qiu Yan turned his gaze and looked at the woman.

The woman, whom the aged voice called "Shi Jianhui," was the wife of the military governor whom he had met twice before.

They had met twice before. The first time was at the post station in Wuxin City, and the second time was at this Land of the Divine Remains. This was their third meeting, and each time, the impression this woman left on Qiu Yan was completely different.

"You and I are truly destined to meet again, so soon." The Jiedushi's wife, Shi Jianhui, seemed quite familiar with Qiu Yan, speaking with a smile and conveying a sense of warmth that made one feel as if meeting an old friend.

However, this warmth only made Qiu Yan more wary; he vaguely felt that the other person's words seemed to have a hidden meaning.

Just then, the aged voice came again from the Totem Pillar—

"Silver Girl, I never expected to see you again under these circumstances. Back when I appointed your father and promoted him to commander, you were still wearing a braid and were less than half a person tall. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and you have actually become a deity."

The implication of these words made Yin Xiao'e suspicious.

"Hmm? You know me?" His expression changed slightly as distant memories surfaced. "You appointed my father as commander? You are... Dong Grand Preceptor?"

"I didn't expect you to still remember me!" The aged voice carried a hint of relief. "When the ruins opened this time, I heard about you and learned that you had also entered this Land of the Divine Remains. So I decided to see you and sent someone to find you."

"What a clever method of searching," Qiu Yan sneered inwardly upon hearing this. "If one's strength is insufficient, it won't be searching, but rather capturing and escorting! Fine, let's listen to what he has to say first. This will give me time to further refine my understanding of the power of Communing with Heaven and Earth."

Upon hearing this, Yin Xiao'e hesitated and said, "But, I heard that you fled into the forest after your defeat..."

"Back then, to True Dragon Bloodline, I led a group of people deep into the Marsh Forest to draw away the pursuers. By chance, we encountered this Land of the Divine Remains, and then I managed to send out the news so that the elders of the Great Qi would know about it."

"Did you have the news about this Ancient God Ruins spread?"

"It was indeed my doing!"

As these words fell, a chair made of white bones slowly descended. (To be continued...)

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