Human-God Hybrid (3/3)

"The chosen priest of the Green Wood Clan?"

Li Boyang was certainly aware of the concept of "Chosen Priest".

If Li Boyang were willing to become Xiluo's priest, he would also be called the "Chosen Priest".

The so-called "chosen one" actually refers to someone who is born divine.

As beings blessed by the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, the naturally divine beings are widely present among all races and creatures, and are powerful beings who are born with extraordinary abilities.

However, compared to those naturally wild and unintelligent spirits,

Human beings who are born divine are easily chosen by the gods they worship because of their wisdom and faith, and then receive specialized training and instruction.

This is the biggest difference between a "Chosen Priest" and an "Ordinary Priest".

Considering the gods of this world, it seems they can, to some extent, disregard reproductive isolation.

Therefore, a significant portion of those born as deities and chosen by the gods are actually hybrid offspring of gods and humans, beings who are born with Divine Power.

This is also based on the relationship between Li Boyang and Xiluo.

One can imagine just how close the connection was between these chosen priests and the gods they worshipped.

"For more specific details, you can ask this guy."

As Hanging Silk Lady spoke, she suddenly tugged at her own spider silk.

"Ah!"

Caught off guard, its head rolled several times and landed in front of Li Boyang.

Unlike Hanging Silk Lady, who knew the truth.

The head looked at the blue-faced, toothless Buddha image before it, and its teeth trembled and chattered in fear.

The Dharma form that gathers and manifests Sha Qi naturally possesses terrifying power.

Although the head was endowed with the attribute of "immortality" by the Qingfu, its mind was ultimately just that of a mortal.

"Huh?"

Looking at the head with slight surprise, Li Boyang quickly realized the problem.

In a flash, he transformed from a grotesque figure with a blue face and fangs into a young boy.

Although it was still completely black and its facial features were not clearly visible, at least it looked like a human.

"Is this the spoils you stole from that priest?"

After a brief assessment, Li Boyang could only refer to the head as a "trophy."

What can you tell me?

Li Boyang gently waved his hand, and the head flew to a position at his height.

From this angle, Li Boyang could clearly see the horrific state of the head.

The flesh and blood had rotted away, and the pale bones were faintly visible, yet the head was still lively and active, as if it had no concept of "death" at all.

"Ahem--Great um-What do you want to know?"

He coughed twice, with difficulty.

The head's eyes darted around rapidly, yet its tone remained unusually humble.

Having survived several brushes with death, Hao Sui's head naturally revealed who the king and queen were.

Unfortunately, Li Boyang was not satisfied with this.

"You have a thin frame but a fleshy jawline, a typical cowardly and opportunistic look."

"And with your prominent cheekbones and pointed, monkey-like face, you're either a sharp-tongued person or someone who's always gossiping—"

"I usually have absolutely no trust in people like you."

This is the art of judging people taught in "Nine Chapters on the Secrets of Divination".

Although Li Boyang felt there was some stereotype involved, it was perfectly appropriate to apply it to this skull.

"Let's start by explaining your background--"

"You know I can tell if you're lying to me, and you don't want to know the consequences of deceiving me."

As he said this, the Dharma Image's face changed again, revealing an even more dignified [God Mask].

Under the dual threat of Li Boyang and Hanging Silk Lady.

The head dared not conceal anything and honestly confessed its identity and experience.

The head's real name was "Mu Chuan". He was born into a tribe that made a living by herding livestock and was skilled at delivering babies and treating diseases for various animals.

However, when the Guirong Clan's army pressed in...

Mu Chuan was herding livestock outside, was forced to lead the way for them, which resulted in the death, injury, or enslavement of his own people.

Because of this experience, Mu Chuan no longer trusts outsiders.

Even though Xiao'e and the villagers of Gao Village Town showed enough goodwill.

Feeling insecure, Mu Chuan still chose to incite the Mountain Folk to seize grain and flee.

This led to his tragic end, where he escaped from Thread of Sky, only to be devoured by the inhabitants of the Guifang Kingdom.

If it weren't for the young Qingfu's curiosity about him and its use of Witch Law to prolong his life, Mu Chuan would never have survived to this day.

Even so, Mu Chuan, who was kept in a jar for many years, was merely a toy for Qingfu.

If I remember, I'll go and chat with him; if I don't, I'll just leave him in the dark, sunless dungeon.

It's no exaggeration to say that Mu Chuan's status in Qingfu's eyes is even lower than that of a potted plant.

At the very least, the potted Qingfu can still get sunlight, and it still needs to be fertilized and watered every day.

Just a few days ago, Qingfu suddenly appeared before Mu Chuan with a wolf-fox-like face, and then without hesitation, took him away from the Guifang Kingdom.

Mu Chuan then realized that something had happened to Qingfu —or rather, the Green Wood Clan.

Qingfu fled with the oracle of the Green Wood Clan; her goal was to find the legendary "Deceiver."

"Deceiver?"

When Mu Chuan got to this point, Li Boyang couldn't help but interrupt him.

Who is the Deceiver?

"And why did you come to these Hundred Lands Mountain Range?"

The Hundred Lands Mountain Range are a forbidden zone of the Guifang Kingdom, and this ban was personally issued by the Gods of the Five Directions.

But now, the Green Wood Clan has personally violated this prohibition, sending their priests to the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

It's obvious without even thinking that there's something fishy going on.

"The Deceiver is a legend."

"A legend that circulates only among the priests of the Guifang Kingdom."

To be fair, while Mu Chuan's character isn't great, his ability to steal information is truly outstanding.

Based solely on Qingfu's brief description, he could roughly guess the identity of the "Deceiver."

"Although the Gods of the Five Directions are all deities of the Guifang Kingdom, they are objects of mortal priesthood."

"However, there are also differences in rank and quality among the Gods of the Five Directions."

"Roaring Heaven Clan, as one of the original Gods of the Five Directions, was the ancestor of the Guifang Kingdom and also the god closest to the Guifang Kingdom."

"In most cases, as long as the priests of the Guifang Kingdom are willing to perform sacrifices, they will receive a response from the Roaring Heaven Clan."

"Corresponding to this is the Tufang Clan, who were only elevated to the position of one of the Gods of the Five Directions thirty years ago."

"Although the Tufang Clan was elevated to a divine status, they always maintained their identity as defeated and bound."

"Only as a last resort would the Guifang Kingdom spend a huge sum of money to forcibly control the Tufang Clan and force them to unleash the power that should belong to the Ghost God."

"However, as a bound Ghost God, Tufang Clan would certainly not allow himself to be controlled by a group of mortals."

"And so, the Deceiver was born."

"It might be a hybrid of human and god, Hou Yi of the Tufang Kingdom, or perhaps just a slightly lucky but unlucky fellow."

"But it was indeed recognized by the Tufang Clan, and was the only priest personally appointed by that Ghost God."

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