The Bifu Army's Metallic Airship flew for three years, until they reached the far east of the Bifu Continent, to the coast of the Chaotic Sea, before finally dropping Jason and his group off.
Jason held a Inkstone, watching the Metallic Airship disappear into the distance.
Two other Lowgod remained in place, while the rest of the Saint-level heeded the warnings of the Bifu Army and went underground to find hiding places.
Looking around, the three Lowgod weren't particularly outstanding: one was a human, one was a magical beast, and the other seemed to be a half-elf.
Jason had no interest in joining those tribes or clans. Seeing a Highgod flying up from the beach, he said "Farewell" before the god even got close, and flew south.
Jason wiped out more than a dozen small gangs of bandits along the way, and also killed two wandering Highgod, before finally reaching the nearest city.
Sea Shark City, like Moonwheel City, is a coastal city, but the difference is that it is situated by the Chaotic Sea, which belongs to the Destruction Sovereign.
It is said that there are no "prefectures" or "cities" in the Star Mist Sea and the Chaotic Sea, but rather the rule is divided into "domains". Different depths and different water patterns in the sea are divided into different "domains", which are led by "commanders".
Jason doesn't have the energy to focus on these things right now. Once things settle down, he'll probably find some time to take his family and friends to explore the sea.
Step into the Fiend Castle of Sea Shark City.
"I need to go to Indigo City, the capital of Indigo Prefecture on the Blood Peak Continent. I need to hire a Six-Star Fiend to escort me. There are no time or route restrictions. I will pay 500,000 Inkstone in advance, and another 1,500,000 Inkstone upon arrival at my destination."
The receptionist initially looked down on Jason, who was Midgod and didn't even have a Demon badge. But when Jason pulled out 500,000 Inkstone, she quickly and efficiently completed the registration.
After leaving the Fiend Castle, Jason rented a house and waited.
Jason could have easily spent more Inkstone and perhaps hired a Six-Star Fiend on the spot; however, after so many years in the Netherworld and Infernal Realm, Jason certainly knew the principle of not flaunting wealth. He hired Demon escort to avoid trouble along the way. If he revealed too much wealth, the Demon he hired might betray him and kill him halfway through the journey.
The wait lasted for more than a year, because the distance to Indigo City in Indigo Prefecture was too far, and the destination was too specific, so few Demon would take Jason along on their way.
The Demon who accepted Jason's mission was a Six-Star Fiend named "Hydra," who was said to have just been promoted less than ten thousand years ago. He happened to be going to the Blood Peak Continent, so he accepted Jason's mission along the way.
Hydra was a very introverted person, and Jason also didn't like talking too much with people he wasn't very familiar with. Hydra released a Metallic Airship, and the two of them shared a room, thus beginning their journey.
The trip went surprisingly smoothly, mainly because the combination of a Highgod and a Midgod was generally seen by bandits as a powerful figure leading a junior on a training mission, making them a formidable target with little to no profit.
After traveling together for a while, the two of them would inevitably exchange a few words.
"Lord Jason, as Midgod traveling through the Infernal Realm, did you get separated from your other avatars?" Hydra asked.
Jason nodded. "My other clones left the Material Plane with our elders and settled in the Indigo Prefecture. After being separated for so long, my Water Clone has also found it difficult to make progress in the Material Plane, so I want to find other clones to reunite with."
"I've heard that two major forces in Indigo Prefecture are currently engaged in a bloody battle. Is that why you're here?"
"No, my family elders work in Indigo City. The Four Divine Beasts Clan and those Eight Great Clans have nothing to do with me."
Hydra nodded in understanding. "I see."
Jason countered, "What business do you have on your trip to the Blood Peak Continent?"
"Oh, I'm meeting some friends. I owe them some favors from before, and I'm trying to find a way to repay them." Hydra shrugged.
"I see." Jason didn't press further.
Neither of them were good at talking, and they barely exchanged any words the whole way.
Hydra's Metallic Airship was of good quality, and there were few obstacles along the way. In the 130th year, the two finally arrived at Indigo City.
"Thank you for your protection over the years." Jason gave Hydra two million directly, with an extra five hundred thousand as a thank-you fee.
Hydra didn't refuse. "It's been a pleasant journey, goodbye."
Goodbye.
The two parted ways, Jason went straight to his residence in Beirut.
Jason originally wanted to find Bessalie, Seven Star Fiend loyal to Beirut who had a separate residence here and was always on standby, but he was told that Bessalie was not there;
Jason then approached Beirut's three sons, asking them to send someone to escort him. Over the years, Jason had established a foothold in Moonwheel City, and he was certain that someone was watching him. He needed to reunite with his other clones as soon as possible to face the enemy in the best possible condition.
The news that Jason possesses Sovereign Artifact but lacks Asura- level strength has definitely been leaked, and most likely it was learned by the Eight Great Clans.
Jason wasn't sure if the other party wanted to kill him in advance or coveted his Sovereign Artifact —it was only after Delisha's analysis that Jason realized the Eight Great Clans might think his Sovereign Artifact was an "unowned Sovereign Artifact" from the Necropolis of the Gods, which could be plundered.
Jason did not hide the fact that he came from the Yulan Continent.
But one thing is certain: there must be Sovereign behind the Eight Great Clans. If they kill him, Beirut likely not stand up for him.
There's no way around it; when facing Deity-level who has lived for countless years, any slip-up will lead to a blow. Never pin your hopes on the enemy's negligence.
Jason was originally going to find Harvey, led by his servant, but was intercepted by Beirut on the way by a burly man.
"Jason greets His Excellency Beirut," Jason said respectfully.
After dismissing the surrounding attendants, Beirut said, "I've heard about your situation. Come, let me introduce you. This is my friend Pusluo, the Sovereign's Emissary of the Sovereign of the Vermilion Bird Continent in the Fire Divine Plane; this is Jason, also Sovereign's Emissary."
Beirut did not hide the name "Vermilion Bird Continent".
"Nice to meet you!" "Hello."
Beirut continued, "The Eight Great Clans are lying in ambush outside your Moonwheel City, not only targeting you but also intending to kill Linley. Pusluo will take Jason to Moonwheel City to oversee things first. As for whether to fight or make peace, I'll negotiate with the relevant personnel later."
"No problem."
"Yes, Lord Beirut."
Jason flew out of Indigo City, led by the burly Pusluo.
"I heard from Beirut that the Jason brothers became Sovereign's Emissary in less than three thousand years of cultivation. They're truly geniuses."
"You jest, sir. You are Volcano Giant, exceptionally gifted. It would probably take me countless years to catch up to your strength."
"Huh? I never said I was Volcano Giant!" Pusluo, seemingly rough but actually quite perceptive, immediately realized something was amiss.
"Oh, Linley told me about you before. Uh, I'm practically Linley's mentor," Jason said shamelessly.
"I see." Pusluo nodded.
Deep within the Lianyun Mountain Range on the Blood Peak Continent, on an island surrounded by a vast lake spanning a thousand miles, Beirut and another figure landed in the center of the island.
"Your subordinate Pash greets Sovereign Majesty." The Blood Peak Continent's Sovereign, with his long, blood-red hair, bowed respectfully.
The mysterious figure, standing half a step ahead of Beirut, said indifferently, "Pash, long time no see."
"It's been over 500 million years. Thank goodness the Sovereign still remembers me. Please come in."
The Destruction Sovereign walked into the grand hall before him, and along the way, Beirut and the Sovereign the Blood Peak Continent nodded to each other in greeting.
After they took their seats, the Destruction Sovereign cut to the chase. "I've come this time for the Four Divine Beasts Clan. I owed the four of them, including Redding, a favor from years ago, and I've heard that their descendants have been mistreated recently."
The Sovereign of the Blood Peak Continent raised an eyebrow and said, "I have heard a little about this matter. I also have some acquaintance with the four brothers, including Redding. I originally wanted to step in and stop it, but unfortunately, due to the short notice, I haven't been able to do so yet."
At this moment, Beirut raised his hand and bowed. "Sovereign Majesty, although I have some connection with the Four Divine Beasts Clan, I have also heard that they were once tyrannical and caused much dissatisfaction in multiple planes. I believe that leaving some bloodlines for the Azure Dragon Sovereign is a way to repay his kindness. As for the Four Divine Beasts Clan in the Skyrite Mountains, it would be better to let them fend for themselves."
At this moment, one of the several divine senses that had been lingering in the hall showed some unusual activity.
A female voice rang out. "Beirut, you benefited the most from the fall of the Four Divine Beasts, so don't be ungrateful! The Four Divine Beasts Clan did cause a lot of trouble, but they didn't have much impact on our directly affiliated forces."
"I'm telling you two, is it really that interesting to be acting like this? Especially you, Zijing, you're always using your innate Amethyst to tease those Deity-level, can't you tone it down a bit?"
"Xingyi! It's not like you devour fewer Deity-level every hundred million years than I do!"
The dozen or so Sovereign were arguing noisily, while the Destruction Sovereign sat on the main seat and did not utter a word after the first few sentences.
These are all the Sovereign who reside in the Infernal Realm.
Of course, not all the Sovereign would personally come to the Infernal Realm just to wipe out a Four Divine Beasts Clan. Because when the world was first created, the Seven Divine Planes had not yet been established, and many Sovereign were originally inhabitants of the four Higher Planes, so there are a lot of Sovereign living in the Infernal Realm.
In fact, among the Sovereign who participated in the discussion, not many were truly involved with the Four Divine Beasts Clan. Just as the Sovereign Zijing said, the Four Divine Beasts Clan knew who they couldn't mess with back then; they weren't mindless mad dogs.
Some of the Sovereign support the Eight Great Clans simply because they have grudges against the original Four Divine Beasts and want to take revenge. They wouldn't risk offending the Destruction Sovereign over something so trivial.
Finally, when the topic had drifted a bit too far and the long-unseen Sovereign were getting increasingly heated in their verbal sparring, the Destruction Sovereign finally called a halt to this bickering "meeting."
"Alright, the Four Divine Beasts Clan did make mistakes in the past, but they've shed a lot of blood over the years." The Destruction Sovereign looked at Beirut: "Let's set a timeframe of twelve thousand years after Redding's death. When that time comes, you and Pash can mediate the conflict between the Four Divine Beasts Clan."
Beirut and the Blood Peak Continent's Sovereign rose. "Understood, subordinate."
The other Sovereign had no objections.