Upon hearing this, not only Meng Qingzhou, but even Su Qingqiu, Wu Die, and Dongfang Liuli, who were watching coldly from the side, couldn’t stay calm.
Ancient gods awakening?
Is this some kind of international joke? And it’s a high-ranking god at that. Even in the era when the gods ruled, this God of Calamity was at the top of the pyramid.
“How long until it lands in the Wilderness?” Meng Qingzhou cut to the chase without wasting words.
The situation was urgent, and the target was heading straight for the Wilderness.
Such a specific aim made Meng Qingzhou suspect the Heaven-Watching Pavilion. Who else but them could have the power to awaken an ancient god?
The Pavilion dared not enter the world, fearing they’d be swept away by the tides of power and become stepping stones for the Human Emperor’s ascension. But they also thought the unification of the Wilderness was too swift, likely sensing the Buddha’s secret meddling and the Space-Time Sword Saint’s alarming progress.
So, to weaken the overall strength of the Wilderness, they resurrected the gods, using their power to achieve their goal.
In just a moment, Meng Qingzhou thought of many things and believed this possibility to be very high.
He had always suspected that the Heaven-Watching Pavilion would make a move, but he had considered many possibilities. Reviving the gods was one of them.
Unexpectedly, the gods really did awaken!
What made him suspect that some gods were still lingering was his encounter with a young god during his breakthrough to the Morning Glow Realm, facing the Nine Layers of Divine Tribulation. The god had spoken before perishing, regaining his intelligence momentarily.
“At its current speed and trajectory, it will land in the Wilderness in no more than a day, at the early stage of the Sky-Reaching Realm!”
“Some coastal nations have already received the news, and panic is spreading.”
“Don’t think that just because it can only recover to the early Sky-Reaching Realm, you can be careless. At its peak, Huotu was at the Heavenly Qu Realm!”
“The cultivation method of gods is entirely different from other beings. Each god is born with a divine core. They only need to continuously devour powers and principles to perfect their divine core and break through without obstacles.”
“In short, for Huotu to awaken, it must have found its missing divine core. Within its core, there must still be the essence of the Heavenly Qu Realm! Ordinary Sky-Reaching cultivators facing it would be courting death.”
At this point, Qiong took a deep breath and resolutely said:
“I will go to stop it, but I can’t kill it. After all, I just broke through to the Sky-Reaching Realm not long ago.”
“But there’s still the Buddha in the Wilderness. I’m worried he might suddenly turn against us and join forces with Huotu to invade the Wilderness. So, can you help me keep an eye on the Buddha?”
Qiong looked at Meng Qingzhou expectantly.
However, Meng Qingzhou shook his head slightly, choosing to refuse.
Seeing this, Qiong’s eyes dimmed instantly.
As expected, he still hated him. Even with a resolve to die to stop Huotu’s landing, he wouldn’t accept his dying request?
“I understand.”
Qiong turned to leave, looking at the clear blue sky with a faint smile:
“I am the last Wild Beast in the world, the so-called leader of the foreign tribes. Although I’ve been too lazy to manage them for many years, Huotu is different. Compared to the human wars, Huotu is about total annihilation! The sea tribes have been exterminated countless times.”
“Not for the human dynasty, not for all beings, but just to preserve the last bit of survival rights for the foreign tribes.”
“I can understand you. After all, you’re only at the Morning Glow Realm. Asking you to stop the Buddha is too much. I don’t blame you.”
“Goodbye.”
Qiong’s eyes reddened slightly but quickly returned to normal, ready to leave.
Suddenly, Meng Qingzhou spoke:
“I refused you not because I don’t want to help, but because there’s no need to stop the Buddha.”
“He’s not stupid. Destroying his home and exterminating all beings, does he expect the gods to offer him incense and prayers?”
“Moreover, I refused you because…”
“I will deal with Huotu. As for you, immediately relocate the Ancient Divine City to the Great Jin territory and sign a unified front agreement with my wife. That would be the greatest help to me.”
Hearing this, the four women were puzzled.
You…?
You, at the Morning Glow Realm, plan to stop an awakened ancient god? What kind of new joke is this?
If Huotu descends, even the Buddha might not be its match outside the Buddhist Kingdom. How dare you?
“Salt Fish, you wouldn’t be thinking of sacrificing yourself, would you?” Dongfang Liuli stepped forward, frowning.
She would never allow such a thing to happen.
Despite her understanding of Salt Fish, in the face of the Wilderness’s critical survival moment, Dongfang Liuli couldn’t be sure of his true thoughts.
“Don’t worry, I cherish my life. I’ve worked hard all my life and haven’t enjoyed it yet. How could I die so easily?”
Meng Qingzhou smiled, then remembered something and said:
“By the way, bring the Big Yellow Dog over. This lazy dog, bearing the title of Guardian Beast, sleeps all day and does nothing. Let it come with me to slay the god.”
Su Qingqiu was shocked:
“What?”
“Master, you know Big Yellow is the Guardian Beast?”
Meng Qingzhou shrugged and said calmly, “Of course.”
Dongfang Liuli was still worried and wanted to advise, “Why don’t I go persuade the Buddha to join forces, and with the Lord of the Ancient Divine City, two Sky-Reaching cultivators should be able to stop Huotu.”
“No need. That old man is determined to guard the Buddhist Kingdom. Even if the sky falls, he won’t make a move.” Meng Qingzhou shook his head.
“Trust me. You all stay behind and hold the fort. I’ll handle the rest.”
Meng Qingzhou smiled warmly and held Dongfang Liuli’s delicate hand.
“Then be careful. If you can’t win, run. Remember, we are waiting for you at home,” Dongfang Liuli said, biting her lip and making a difficult decision.
Qiong crossed his arms, glancing at their tightly held hands, once, twice, thrice…
“Hey, I haven’t agreed yet. Why don’t you ask my opinion?” Qiong said discontentedly.
Meng Qingzhou let go of Dongfang Liuli’s hand and turned back, saying:
“Do you still consider me your master?”
“Of course! For life!” Qiong blurted out without hesitation, then blushed slightly, feeling a bit uneasy.
Su Qingqiu’s eyes gleamed mischievously, ready to pounce.
Alright, alright, still harboring such thoughts, huh?
Just then, Wu Die gave her a flick on the forehead, saying, “Hurry and bring the Guardian Beast over.”
“Why don’t you go?” Su Qingqiu glared.
“The Guardian Beast doesn’t listen to me. But you, being the obedient child it watched grow up, in its eyes, you’re like a daughter. How could an old father refuse his daughter’s request?” Wu Die spread her hands.
Su Qingqiu’s face darkened, “You’re the Guardian Beast’s obedient daughter.”
…
Leave a Reply