Guests from the Other Bank Visit Lianxi

"The Lianxi Tribe does seem quite impressive. I wonder what their Heavenly Gods looks like, and whether he is as powerful as the rumors suggest?"

At the gate of the Lianxi garrison, seven simply dressed men looked around at the scene inside and whispered among themselves.

Compared to the people of the Lianxi Tribe, these seven people were dressed simply, some of them wearing animal skins casually, and also carrying many odds and ends.

"Their Heavenly Gods are none of our concern. We've come here to make peace with them, divide our territories, and agree to non-aggression, thus fulfilling the Divine Oracle entrusted to us by our Heavenly Gods."

The leader was a burly man with a thick beard and long, shoulder-length hair covered in debris, making him look like a wild man. But as soon as he spoke, the others immediately fell silent.

Just then, a clear, melodious voice came from inside the door—

"Are you the heads of the various departments across the strait?"

The moment the voice appeared, it drew everyone's attention. This was because the voice contained a powerful confidence, each word was crystal clear, and one could immediately discern an unwavering belief within it!

Following the sound, one sees a young man, also dressed in animal skin, but simply altered, giving him an indescribable charm that aligns with human aesthetics and evokes a sense of goodwill.

However, the gazes of everyone present did not linger on the clothes for long before quickly falling on the boy's face.

The boy had an ordinary appearance, but his eyes left a deep impression on everyone, revealing a firm will. He stood there, his feet firmly planted on the ground, exuding a fierce aura.

"What a fine young warrior!" the bearded chieftain exclaimed. "I am the leader chosen by the tribes on the other side, the Changshan."

"Chief of Changshan," the young man said, raising his hands in a salute, "You Hong Suke Tribe under the jurisdiction of Lianxi."

"Brother You Hong," Changshan nodded, then looked at You Hong with curiosity as he cupped his hands in greeting, "I wonder what the purpose of this gesture is?"

"This is a ritual bestowed by our tribe's Heavenly Gods, a manifestation of reason." You Hong was no stranger to such questions and responded calmly.

"Oh? This is etiquette?" The Changshan and the others became even more curious.

The reputation of the Lianxi Tribe has recently become very prominent, even among the tribes on the other side of the river. They have heard many rumors about them, and these etiquette gestures are one of them. They can build relationships and are quite desirable.

A few days ago, the rapidly expanding Lianxi Tribe finally crossed the divide, crossed the Great Water, and made contact with the tribes on the other side, which led to conflict, and the situation changed.

The Changshan members came to the Lianxi Tribe because they received Heavenly Gods Divine Oracle from their respective tribal gods. While making peace was one of their purposes, they also had the intention of seeing the place for themselves and verifying what they had heard.

"Please follow me, Chief Shao Jing is waiting inside," You Hong said, leading the Changshan and the others through the tribal gate.

Whoosh!

The moment they stepped through the gate, the Changshan and the others felt a chill, as if a cold wind had blown by, but it quickly dissipated.

"What's wrong?" Noticing their actions, You Hong couldn't help but ask.

"It's nothing." Changshan shook his head, his gaze falling on a simple farmland not far away. "This is farmland?" He carefully observed the people working in the fields, trying to memorize their movements.

The joint chief of the tribes on the other side of the river clearly did not know that the key to farming lies in sowing, timing, and tools. The method of harvesting is insignificant.

However, these things seem simple, but if no one breaks the ice, outsiders are like blind men touching an elephant, only able to make wild guesses based on their existing impressions.

After all, at this time, in addition to fishing and hunting, gathering had also become popular in the Land of the Divine Remains. Wild fruits in the Lin Zhong were also the foundation for the survival of some tribes, and many gathering sites have been passed down.

It was precisely because of the incomplete information that Changshan and others focused their attention incorrectly.

Although You Hong had no concept of secrecy, he also had no intention of correcting anyone. He led the group inside, and along the way they could see Lianxi people from time to time.

These clansmen, regardless of age or gender, all looked at the Changshan with wary eyes, some harboring murderous intent, others eager to make a move.

Regardless of what the tribal leaders thought, in the eyes of these ordinary tribal people, the tribes of Changshan and others were their current enemies. According to past practices, enemies should either be conquered or exterminated, or at the very least, driven out.

Of course, the Changshan Tribal Alliance is very different from its former enemies in that it can also wield supernatural powers.

The main reason why Lianxi Tribe was able to rise to prominence and dominate the region in a short period of time was the "wealth" left behind by Qiu Yan and Yin Xiao'e.

This "wealth" does not refer to physical gold or silver.

In the Lianxi Tribe today, the concept of private ownership is still in its infancy, and even the custom of bartering has not yet stabilized. At most, there is the idea of "each family," which is only due to the help of tribal warfare, where each household has been given a few slaves.

This "wealth" mainly refers to four aspects.

Firstly, there is the "principle" left by Qiu Yan, which is actually some experience, guidance for action, and at most a method of summarizing, which can help the Lianxi Tribe adapt to environmental changes and learn to deal with events.

Secondly, there was the training method left behind by Yin Xiao'e. This training method was very rudimentary and would be almost unbearable in later generations, but it stood out from the crowd in this primitive land. In addition, the physique of the people here was already superior to that of people outside, so the effect was remarkable.

Thirdly, the gods and cultivators that Qiu Yan subdued were restricted by headbands, their freedom was restricted, and they were suppressed under the tribe, unable to move easily. They could only step forward to protect the Lianxi Tribe when it was threatened.

Fourthly, there is the method of Contemplating the Spirit God-Serving Method passed down by Qiu Yan, which can infuse the image of the gods into the hearts of believers, allowing them to worship the gods on their bodies, and to make contact with the divine power and the external Earthfire to activate their Divine Ability.

This method is similar to the Divine Striking of Third Grade deity, but they are fundamentally different. The Spirit-Strike Method bestows divine power upon believers and consumes the divine power of the deity. However, this method of having the deity within one's body is still within the realm of the Domain Derivation. It was only able to take shape because Qiu Yan obtained a wisp of flame from the Tenth Sun.

Those ten suns are the Ancient God's Remains. A single flame among them is connected to the entire Land of the Divine Remains, which is why Qiu Yan can gather incense offerings here. By relying on this God-Serving Method, as long as he is in the Land of the Divine Remains, he can mobilize the earth and its Earthfire.

This method, when applied to the outside world, can at most refine the thoughts of believers; only here can it activate extraordinary supernatural Divine Ability.

This strength has now become the Lianxi Tribe's trump card in their battles!

Other tribes, constrained by the Land of the Divine Remains, found it difficult to obtain extraordinary power from Subordinate Deity and cultivators, and could only temper their own flesh and blood. As a result, they all fell at a disadvantage in the face of the expansion of the Lianxi Tribe.

However, this situation changed when they encountered the tribal alliance led by the Changshan.

This alliance, unexpectedly, was also able to wield extraordinary power, bringing the battle to a stalemate and resulting in a fierce fight between the two sides, which ultimately led to this peace talks.

Logically, sending an envoy would suffice for peace talks, but since the Land of the Divine Remains is guarded by a "Heavenly Gods," even a leader like the Changshan cannot disobey the Divine Oracle. Therefore, he personally came to the Lianxi Tribe's encampment.

However, in his view, with Heavenly Gods protection, there should be no harm. This perilous journey might not necessarily be a bad thing; at least he could investigate what the legendary Lianxi Tribe was really like and whether it was as magical as the rumors suggested.

The result was satisfactory to him. Along the way, he had seen many things he had never heard of before and witnessed the strength of the Lianxi Tribe. Now, being watched by the Lianxi people, with hostility and murderous intent falling on him, Changshan and the others felt somewhat uncomfortable. However, since they all possessed divine objects bestowed by the Heavenly Gods that could summon Divine Ability, they remained relatively calm.

"The people of their tribe are all very strong and full of energy."

"The title of 'Heavenly Gods of Lianxi' is well-deserved."

"However, up to this point, it has all been within the calculations of us Heavenly Gods."

As they walked, they talked in hushed tones. They observed the Lianxi Tribe and its many affiliated tribes very carefully, and found that everyone, regardless of age or gender, was full of energy, with robust physiques and strong bodies.

In this Land of the Divine Remains, humans struggled against nature, fought against other tribes, and battled wild beasts in the Lin Zhong. Resources were scarce, and many tribes, in order to ensure the survival of their young and strong and the continuation of their tribes, did not hesitate to let their elders fend for themselves.

In this situation, the state of the Lianxi Tribe members became particularly prominent, making it difficult to ignore.

Moreover, not only the people of Lianxi headquarters, but also many of the affiliated races, all looked spirited, which aroused even more speculation.

"Is this Lianxi Heavenly Gods truly as benevolent as the rumors say? He's even more merciful than us Heavenly Gods..."

With this in mind, the group arrived at the center of the tribe.

In the distance, one can see a burning statue of a god standing on the earth, with cracks faintly visible, yet it exudes a magnificent aura.

Within the group, someone whispered in Changshan's ear, "That burning statue is the legendary Innate Heaven of the Lianxi Tribe. It's said that this statue possesses boundless power and has manifested itself, even prompting the Heavenly Gods to issue Divine Oracle, urging us to be extra careful."

At this moment, Shao Jing, dressed in military attire, strode forward. Though called military attire, it was actually just animal hides simply sewn together, but this arrangement made him stand out from the others, making him exceptionally conspicuous among the primitive clothing.

"You've come from afar, please come in!" He smiled and gestured for you to enter.

"Guests from afar are always welcome..."

Changshan pondered this sentence, then followed Shao Jing, while You Hong took his leave.

"I wonder what these outsiders are planning, yet Shao Jing is actually playing along with them."

In a corner of the tribe, the Huo Zhu, accompanied by several trusted followers, gazed into the distance with a cold smile.

For a time, the clan chief Shao Jing, the subordinate clan You Hong, the Huo Zhu who had gained some prestige, the Changshan had something on their minds, the other tribal chiefs who had come with them, and the tribal people scattered everywhere were all doing different things at the same time. They were exchanging words, making eye contact, or exchanging voices. They were independent of each other, yet connected to each other.

Amidst their differing thoughts, Heart Demon Fragment took root in their hearts.

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I took my medicine today and felt groggy, so I took a nap and ended up sleeping until just now, hence the late update.

The second update will probably be a little later.