Contemplate the God Within

The Land of the Divine Remains, where the Nine Suns shines brightly, Lianxi Tribe.

In just a few months, the Lianxi Tribe has rapidly developed from a medium-sized tribe into a powerful clan that dominates the region!

Today, the tribal settlements stretch for miles and have been planned out, with tribesmen, slaves, and dependents each residing in their own area.

The reason why the Lianxi Tribe was able to expand and grow so rapidly was because of the two Heavenly Gods who had previously descended upon the tribe—

Although Qiu Yan has passed away, the principles he passed down are remembered by the people of Lianxi, enabling them to ignite the Fire Seed, cultivate fertile fields, and hone their weapons.

In addition, the training methods left behind by Yin Xiao'e improved the tribe's organization and enhanced its combat strength.

A powerful tribe naturally attracts smaller tribes from the surrounding area to come and join it, causing its power to increase dramatically. However, this momentum is bound to attract the attention of other tribes, as well as the gods and cultivators who govern those tribes.

However, Qiu Yan's fierce battles with the Gate God and the Prison God, followed by his fight with the Tongshan Demon King, which ignited the Earthfire and shocked the region, left a significant mark on the Land of the Divine Remains. Even after he left, cultivators and gods remained hesitant and did not take any further action.

But after a few months, these gods and cultivators soon realized that Qiu Yan and the others were probably gone, and that the rapidly expanding Lianxi Tribe was an undefended tribe!

Gods and cultivators, who are also restricted by the Land of the Divine Remains, can take whatever they want from mortals!

In the Land of the Divine Remains, the gods cannot receive incense offerings, and cultivators cannot absorb Spiritual Qi. Even those who follow the path of Nature Cultivation find it difficult to replenish their energy, because the beings on this land, even in their dreams, have no fragments of emotion scattered about, and even after death, their souls quickly disappear.

The gods and cultivators gathered here have only one purpose: the legendary Ancient God's Remains. For this purpose, they linger and fight. However, because they cannot obtain supplies, they turn to enslaving other living beings and instigating various tribes to fight for supremacy and seize the Totem Pillar.

Therefore, the more powerful a tribe is, the more it is coveted.

In the eyes of gods and monks, the tribespeople are merely expendable resources.

After confirming that Qiu Yan and the others had left, the Lianxi Tribe became an unclaimed asset in their eyes, attracting covetousness. If they could annex it, they would not only obtain a totem but also replenish their army, causing their own strength to leap forward.

With Dong Grand Preceptor gone, the forest, already Order, was on the verge of war. How could the Lianxi Tribe possibly escape unscathed?

At this moment, three figures hovered above the Lianxi Tribe, facing each other, their imposing auras making many tribesmen breathless.

"The situation is not good..."

Looking at the three figures in the sky, Clan Chief Shao Jing frowned deeply.

He was in the prime of his life, but having undergone rigorous training to lead his people to rise again, his demeanor had become calm and composed. He knew that the three people in the sky were the Heavenly Gods of the three surrounding tribes, and that they, as mortals, were no match for them. Therefore, he immediately summoned his people to the central statue of the gods and, led by the elders, prayed for divine help.

This statue was erected by Qiu Yan before he left. After Qiu Yan came into contact with the Fire Seed of Human Path, he established a connection with the statue and entrusted a wisp of his thoughts to it.

In this Land of the Divine Remains, all the native creatures ultimately yearn for the sun in the sky, and Qiu Yan, having obtained a sliver of Fire Seed, is able to share in its glory.

The statue remained still, while prayers resounded throughout the surroundings.

"They're pleading with that deity for help? Alas, that deity cannot possibly answer them," a voice from the heavens sighed, its tone ancient and weary.

This man was an old man with a white beard, hunched over, and appeared frail, but his imposing presence stirred the surrounding terrain and resonated with his words.

As the old man finished speaking, the man opposite him nodded and smiled, "That's right. This god has either already perished or left this Remnant Shedding Grounds. Either way, he can't possibly respond to these savages. These crippled people can barely even muster the Incense Thoughts, so how can they expect divine protection?" This man held two swords, with wind swirling around him, and his words carried a hint of mockery, exuding an air of detachment.

The two men did not lower their voices when they spoke; their words carried throughout the entire Lianxi Tribe, making them clearly audible to everyone gathered before the statue.

Immediately, the crowd stirred.

This sudden turn of events startled Shao Jing and the clan elder, who both cried out in alarm. They tried to calm the commotion, but they also had their doubts. After all, without divine assistance, they truly had no chance of winning against three Heavenly Gods.

"Ignorant savages, why don't you submit now!" Seeing this, the Heavenly Elder shook his head, his face full of pity, and his aura surged!

At this moment, the last of the three burst into laughter. "Elder Shi, Feng Zhongzi, you two make yourselves sound so powerful with just a few words, but if that deity hadn't left, you probably wouldn't even dare to show your face, would you?" This last person was dressed in Colorful Garb, with a skull necklace around his neck, and his whole body exuded a chilling aura of poison.

Upon hearing this, the other two men's expressions changed drastically. The old man known as "Elder Shi" sneered, "Poison Insect God, why do you speak to mock us like this? Neither of us has faced that deity. We can only know who is stronger after we have fought."

The last person was none other than a deity. Due to the special restrictions of the Land of the Divine Remains, the Divine Body had been transformed into flesh and blood. If no one mentioned it, no one else would know its origins.

The Poison Insect God laughed and said, "Hypocritical! If you're afraid, just admit it. That god has been gone for months, why didn't you two make a move? You only showed up when I arrived, because you wanted me to test your strength. Once you saw there was no danger, you interfered. You wanted to take advantage, but you were also afraid of leaving any future trouble. Isn't that hypocritical?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Zhongzi, who was holding a sword in both hands, laughed, "You mean us? Aren't you terrified yourself? Otherwise, why would you wait for several months?" As he spoke, wind Ascending Life from his sword, affecting the surrounding area.

The Poison Insect God nodded and said, "I was afraid all along. I have personally witnessed the power of that god and know how strong he is. He is no less powerful than a Demon King in the Core-Forging Realm. It is only natural for such a god to inspire fear and awe. What is there to be ashamed of?" As he finished speaking, poisonous mist swirled around him, and his aura intensified.

His words surprised the other two.

The two men and the god engaged in a lively conversation in the air, each sentence containing hidden wit and sharp wit. Their momentum shifted as they spoke, and in reality, they had already clashed.

This Land of the Divine Remains is difficult to replenish, and the cultivators and gods here will not easily use their power. Such contests of aura are very common. Once the aura gains the upper hand, it is almost certain to win, and one can even subdue the enemy without a fight.

However, the Lianxi Tribe was unaware of this matter, and even if they had, they wouldn't have reacted to it. In their view, the three celestial Heavenly Gods clearly treated their tribe and homeland as meat on a chopping block, to be manipulated at will, waiting only for the outcome to determine their allegiance.

This feeling of being at the mercy of others fills them with oppression and despair.

Shao Jing, the young clan leader who had weathered many storms, knew very well how rare Heavenly Gods like Qiu Yan was. Not only did he not exploit or enslave them, but he also imparted various "principles" to improve their lives. If they were to submit to this god today, such days would surely be gone forever. They might even face the calamity of extermination!

"Wow!"

Suddenly, a cry rang out in the solemn Lianxi Tribe. It was a young boy who couldn't bear the pressure and started wailing!

His crying seemed to open an outlet for the crowd's emotions. Everyone around him wept along with him.

Have the Heavenly Gods abandoned us?

"Is this inevitable fate?"

"Alas, it seems that what those three Heavenly Gods said is true; we have no hope..."

Sighs echoed in Shao Jing's ears, sweat dripped from his forehead, and at this moment, for the first time, he longed to master extraordinary power to save his people!

Right at this moment!

Buzz!

The statue of the deity suddenly trembled, emitting faint waves that swept around and seeped into the hearts of everyone in the tribe, causing a jolt to all five senses!

The crying, sighing, and wailing all stopped instantly!

Then, a figure appeared in everyone's mind, a gray-robed man with fiery hair, shining brightly and dispelling feelings of despair, helplessness, and fear.

"Visualize the deities in your heart!"

A resounding voice echoed in my heart!

The clansmen who recognized the figure were overjoyed. They all focused their minds and tried to recall the appearance of the deity, and the outline of the image in their hearts became clearer and clearer.

An inexplicable aura emanated from every member of the Lianxi Tribe. Instead of dissipating, it settled and fell to the ground, seeping into the soil and gradually descending, approaching the dark red flames flowing deep within.

The next moment, the earth shook violently!

"Um?"

The two people and one god who were still facing off in the sky were stunned for a moment. They subconsciously looked down and took in the entire Lianxi Tribe.

How could they possibly ignore such a commotion?

This single glance sent a shockwave through the hearts of the three extraordinary individuals. They sensed a strange aura emanating from the people below, an aura akin to divine power!

Majestic! Terrifying!

"What happened?"

An ominous feeling grew and spread in their hearts, but before they could recover, the land Lianxi Tribe suddenly began to crack one after another!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A surge of dark red Earthfire burst forth from the ground, condensing into Heavenly Fire that unleashed destructive ripples that spread outwards. Wherever it passed, even the empty air above resounded with explosions and burst into flames!

The destructive ripples engulfed the entire tribe.

What happened?

The two beings and one god, looking down at the mortals from their elevated position, sensed the terrifying aura surrounding them and cried out in alarm!

"I don't want your lives, just stay and guard this tribe of believers!"

A thought emerged from the ripples and entered the hearts of the two people and the god, causing their hearts to pound wildly and filling them with horror. They wanted to escape, but they were already surrounded by the ripples of destruction!

As people with advanced cultivation, after the initial panic and shock, the three suppressed their fear and unleashed their power. Huge rocks rose from the ground, violent air currents swirled into wind, and dense poisonous fog erupted!

However, these three completely different forces were as fragile as paper in the face of the Earthfire, and were shattered in the blink of an eye!

Puff! Puff! Puff!

The two people and the god coughed up blood and fell down like kites with broken strings.

Three high and mighty Heavenly Gods fell to earth.

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