When the Need Arises, One Regrets Having Read Too Little

In the Duolai Tribe, the standoff between the two sides continued, tense and on the verge of spiraling out of control.

Sudden!

As thoughts raced through their minds, everyone present felt a momentary daze, memories welling up and a sense of reminiscence, but these quickly subsided.

Some were puzzled, while others were completely indifferent. They were unaware that, in that very instant, two deities had clashed in their hearts and deep within their memories using an unparalleled and profound method.

Just now, Qiu Yan used his divine Divine Sense to invade the hearts of the Duolai Tribe Marshfolk, then delved into their hearts, merged into their memories, and transformed into the subject within those memories. In the world constructed from the memories of all the people, he experienced hundreds and thousands of lives.

This "thousands of times" does not refer to thousands of lifetimes, but rather to thousands of people simultaneously experiencing life within the same timeframe.

More than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye, but it has filled Qiu Yan's heart with endless memories, giving him a deep understanding of the situation, customs, and lives of the Marshfolk.

However, the process did not go smoothly. This time, his split-thought Samsara was not intentional, but was secretly orchestrated by the gods behind the Marshfolk. He was ambushed and then turned the tables on them.

Qiu Yan's original intention was to divide his thoughts into the hearts of the Marshfolk and guide their thoughts and emotions. However, after the accident, he did not panic. Instead, he went with the flow and truly entered the hearts of hundreds of Marshfolk. They even became confused and integrated into the world of memories without any of their own will.

It was as if they had fallen into the mortal world and become immersed in worldly affairs, but the deity behind the Marshfolk did not let his guard down. He also separated his Divine Sense and entered the world of memories.

This deity's rank was already higher than Qiu Yan's. Although she didn't use much of her Divine Sense, she was adept at manipulating and bewitching people's hearts. After infiltrating the world of memories, she initially remained hidden, not interfering. Only when Qiu Yan's Divine Sense gradually became immersed did she make her move, subtly guiding the direction of the world of memories. She aroused the desires in Marshfolk's hearts, causing fantasies, ideals, and dreams to surface from the depths of their hearts, constructing an illusory reality, wanting to make Qiu Yan's Divine Sense unable to extricate itself.

Unfortunately, this backfired, interrupting Qiu Yan's enlightenment and bringing him back to his senses prematurely.

In the blink of an eye, Samsara hundreds of times, experiencing more than a decade of life, but it is merely a flow of memories. In reality, it is only the time it takes for Human Thoughts, just a moment. However, the danger is beyond imagination. If one makes the slightest mistake, Divine Sense will be trapped in the memories and drown in the Five Aggregates.

Now, as soon as Qiu Yan regained consciousness, his Divine Sense instantly filled the hearts of the Marshfolk of the Duolai Tribe. In an instant, his consciousness merged with that of the Marshfolk —having gone through countless Samsara, Qiu Yan's Divine Sense had already deciphered the logic of the Marshfolk and could emit the same aura, which then entered the Ancestral Spirits.

In an instant, the group of Marshfolk led by Jindi were all stunned. After a moment of thought, they seemed to understand their chieftain's actions and even had the intention to reconcile.

At the same time, a faint Divine Sense slowly rose from Jindi's body, uttering a charming voice—

"Very well! I concede defeat in this round. As I said before, the Black Marsh tribes are all entrusted to you. I'm sure you'll do a better job than that Black Marsh brat..."

As soon as he finished speaking, his Divine Sense dissipated, as if it had vanished into thin air.

After his thoughts departed, a slight void appeared in the hearts of many Marshfolk, which was immediately filled by Qiu Yan's Divine Sense, reinforcing their consensus.

However, Qiu Yan felt no joy after victory; instead, a chill ran through him. "Although we escaped danger this time, this goddess is cunning and her words were full of hidden meanings. Does she think I can't guess her plans?"

As Qiu Yan pondered, his Divine Sense shifted and landed on one of the members of the Zhi clan.

Using the memory Samsara from before, Qiu Yan immediately recognized that this person was the young man from that memory world, who eventually became a marquis in the distorted dream.

"Duan Xing..."

Chewing on the name, Qiu Yan gathered his Divine Sense, returning them from the minds of everyone else to the divine image.

With the deity no longer at work, these people's thoughts have been calmed and changed. The rest is the work of Chief Dolai. Erecting the statue, setting the rules, and establishing sacrificial customs are not things that can be done overnight. Today is just setting the tone; there is still a long way to go.

At the same time.

At the summit of Stove Mountain, the deity remained silent. The memories of hundreds of people flowed through the land, lingering in their hearts. These memories were analyzed by the Incense Faith, and then categorized according to the methods of their past lives.

Sudden!

A surge of memory erupted from it, and a Divine Sense burst forth!

This Divine Sense, once it arose, unleashed a torrent of strange divine power, attempting to disrupt the stellar orbit within the Divine Body!

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Several loud explosions rang out from the sky above Stove Mountain, and several holes appeared out of thin air, from which black smoke, poisonous fog, and a sweet aroma poured out, emitting obscure fluctuations!

Domain Derivation!

Black smoke and poisonous fog mingled and moved, vaguely condensing into a human shape, from which came a charming laugh.

As soon as the laughter spread, it affected the entire Stove Mountain. All the demons and wild beasts there, regardless of their cultivation level, were enveloped by the sound. They were immediately disoriented and their consciousness became sluggish, as if their bodies and minds had fallen into a swamp and they could not move!

In the blink of an eye, the entire Stove Mountain seemed to freeze!

"What an evil god! He made it sound so nice, giving me the entire Black Marsh, but it turns out he just wanted to lower my guard so he could attack his true form!"

Qiu Yan immediately understood that the mastermind had followed the Marshfolk's memories to find his true form and then attacked!

But he remained calm. His Divine Eye flashed, and flames appeared within his body, enveloping and burning the Divine Sense that erupted from his memories!

The Divine Sense immediately twisted and struggled to break free.

Outside, the true form opened its mouth and spat out a few Divine Sense.

Then, his Divine Sense soared into the sky, merging with the black smoke and poisonous mist. The smoke then vibrated and cascaded down like a waterfall, rushing towards the Divine Body of the original being!

"I have kept my promise to give you the Black Marsh, but there is a condition: I will bring you into my Divine Office, make you a Subordinate Deity, and have you obey my commands. This is not an attempt to deceive you."

The deity shook his head, saying nothing more. With a thought, the Human Path Fire from the entrance of Stove Mountain flew over to block it. Then, he raised his hand and pointed, sending the Marshfolk Human Path Crystal from the World of Memory flying out and merging into the Human Path Fire.

Instantly, the fire flared up, forcing back the billowing black smoke and poisonous mist!

"What kind of fire is this? How can it withstand the Eight Desolations Devil Marsh Mist?" A surprised voice came from within the black smoke and poisonous mist.

The Human Path Flame burn fiercely, and one can vaguely see Human Thoughts, phantoms, cities, and villages.

This Human Fire originated from the Sage found in the Eight-Character Ancient Seal Inscription, combined with the people of Wuxin City's will to survive. It permeated Stove Mountain and was drawn by the essence of this Law Treasure, Stove Mountain. Instead of dissipating, it merged into it.

Qiu Yan subdued the soul of the Horned Dragon and took control of the Stove Mountain. Naturally, he was able to control the Human Path Fire that pierced through the mountain. Now, he infused the flames with the Human Path memories of the Marshfolk, and a series of changes occurred within it. The scene of the border between the two countries faintly appeared, and its momentum continued to rise.

For a moment, the flames and smoke were locked in a stalemate!

Flames and smoke intertwined.

But the attacking deity clearly had no intention of a prolonged battle. In mid-air, a Divine Sense condensed into the figure of a seven-colored woman, ethereal and ever-changing, laughing incessantly, her crimson lips parting to exhale a drop of scarlet blood!

In an instant, his masculine Qi and Blood exploded!

Blood-Qi Beacon Smoke!

This Qi and Blood merged with the smoke, causing the smoke to surge and Yang Qi to burst forth, suppressing the illusory thoughts of Human Path!

The Human Path Fire was being pushed back repeatedly!

"What kind of technique is this? Such rich Qi and Blood! Could this deity be...?"

Qiu Yan was startled, and the deity himself also emitted waves of surprise.

The seven-colored phantom caught this fluctuation and immediately laughed, "Oh? You seem quite surprised? Don't you know the method of transforming divine power into flesh and blood? This bit of yang Qi and Blood was extracted from the Essence Blood of more than a hundred believers!"

"Divine power transformed into flesh and blood?" Upon hearing this, Qiu Yan's mind raced, but knowing this was not the time to be distracted, he suppressed his thoughts.

Opposite, billowing Blood-Qi Beacon Smoke swirled, staining the smoke with a crimson hue. The surging blood and Qi and Blood manifested as figures, all soldiers and generals, riding tall horses and wielding gleaming swords.

As the blood mist surged forth, these figures also unleashed a charging roar, colliding with the Human Path Fire.

Sizzle sizzle...

The scene of the two nations engulfed in the flames of Human Path was too much to resist; Human Thoughts and phantoms were slain and advanced by soldiers clad in golden armor and iron horses!

"Excellent technique! This goddess is truly extraordinary. In such a short time, she discerned the true nature of the Human Path Flame, combining her Divine Sense with her Qi and Blood to construct soldiers that were both real and illusory. She started from the Human Path realm, attacking all the way to break through the Human Fire. Once she succeeds, her Divine Sense will rise with the tide, like the general trend of the world, difficult to change. Then she will invade my Divine Body, leaving a mark and forcibly transforming me into Subordinate Deity!"

Qiu Yan's mind cleared, and a military strategy burst forth from his chest, falling into the Human Fire. The two countries within the fire were no longer in chaos, and the Human Thoughts put up an organized resistance. However, without a general to lead them, they could only rely on numbers to stalemate and wear down the enemy.

"You only realize how little you know when you need it! My knowledge is still insufficient, and I lack Military School strategy. This little bit of military tactics I've learned from the border incursions of the Marshfolk is barely enough to hold them off! Fortunately, although this deity is aggressive, cunning, and full of tricks, she has twice used only a little Divine Sense and weak divine power to activate her Divine Ability. She must be restricted by something, only able to perform her magic remotely. As such, she will surely not last long! She will eventually have moments of hesitation and retreat, and then..."

Before Qiu Yan could even finish his thought, his Divine Body suddenly trembled, and he found himself in an unfamiliar Domain of Law, as if he were stuck in a quagmire!

The crimson smoke opposite them began to dissipate, and the soft, seductive voice chuckled, "You, a fifth-rank deity, are so difficult to deal with. But now, you are shrouded in my Domain of Law, trapped in the Marsh Netherworld, and worn down day by day. Sooner or later, you will be subdued!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Divine Sense within the blood mist began to recede.

Just then, she screamed, and her Divine Sense exploded!

"An invisible Heart Demon? How could it appear here?"

P. S.: Thanks to "juze" for the monthly pass!