Chapter 269: Chapter 551-555: Fortune and Misfortune Are Hard to Predict (6k+ words)
In an unknown space, a group of cultivators, led by Long Yueyou and including Zhou Kebao, gathered to discuss Li Fan's recent actions.
Since their last encounter with Li Fan, where they suffered losses and were forced into cooperation, there was an underlying unease among them. Despite their outward appearances, each harbored some resentment.
They were all influential figures in their own right, and calculating against Li Fan, only to be turned against instead, was a loss not only of wealth but also of face.
Although they had officially entered into a "friendly collaboration," it didn't stop them from secretly hindering Li Fan when the opportunity arose.
They vented their frustration.
So, they closely monitored every move Li Fan made. The recent task of He Zhenghao to raise a large contribution and then make extensive purchases couldn't escape their scrutiny.
"Everyone, what do you think? Should we follow Li Fan and make purchases together, or..."
"Hehe, you want to get rich by following him?" A person in the group scoffed. "It's well-known that he's extremely cunning. Looking back at his past actions, every time he made a big show, it was always premeditated, intending to take advantage of others."
"Everyone suffered heavy losses from Puxian Zhenyecao not long ago. Haven't you forgotten?."
"Ah, friend Zhu, you can't say that. Times have changed. Li Fan now holds an official position as the Secret Envoy of Congyun City. He can't act recklessly like before. If he maliciously disrupts the market or destabilizes the Immortal Alliance, headquarters won't spare him, right?" Another person countered.
This perspective found agreement among many cultivators present.
"Right! I believe he must have foreseen something significant, leading to such a big move. Remember, the fundraising plan led by He Zhenghao has been in place since Li Fan's appearance. Li Fan earned a considerable reputation in the early days, which is closely linked to this fundraising plan. It's like his trademark! I don't believe he would do anything that damages his reputation!"
"We'll follow him! If we talk about financial strength, can those motley crowds compare to us?"
...
Amidst the noisy discussion, most cultivators were willing to follow Li Fan and synchronize their actions with him. Despite not intending to harm Li Fan directly, they acknowledged his capabilities.
While the debate continued, Zhou Kebao remained silent, frowning.
Seated at the center, Long Yueyou, with a faint smile on his face but an undiminished dignity, noticed Zhou Kebao's behavior and asked, "Friend Zhou, how do you view this matter?"
Without a moment's hesitation, Zhou Kebao answered, "Without a doubt, we should purchase the same items as Li Fan based on his list."
Seeing Zhou Kebao's decisiveness, Long Yueyou couldn't help but show a hint of surprise. However, he didn't interrupt but patiently listened.
"The prices of these items should see a significant increase shortly."
Zhou Kebao's expression grew more puzzled. "But what confuses me is, if the prices of these items on the list all rise."
"What I find perplexing is that if there is indeed a significant price increase for all the items on the list, there is only one possibility."
"That is, a massive-scale battlefield is about to erupt."
Zhou Kebao flicked his finger, and a light screen emerged in the air.
Many characters appeared on the light screen, presenting the same list as the one Li Fan had instructed He Zhenghao to purchase.
With Zhou Kebao's words, the crowd fell into silence. They stared at the moving characters on the screen, expressing a mixture of surprise and doubt.
"War? With the Five Elders? Unlikely, we haven't had a real battle for many years. Although the situation at the border is tense, it shouldn't escalate into a full-blown war, right?"
"That's right! The Five Elders just took away the entire Wanxian Island not long ago, and we endured it. If a war does break out, it would have to be something groundbreaking, right?" The initial reaction of most cultivators present was disbelief.
"Recently, have you heard any unusual news? If there's really going to be a war, wouldn't there be some preparation from various factions below?" Long Yueyou, now serious, asked.
...
A moment of silence ensued.
Chapter 551: Fortunes and Misfortunes Are Hard to Predict
Subsequently, each cultivator took out communication symbols, activated their channels, and tried to gather information.
However, without exception, they all shook their heads, finding no information.
"Strange..." Zhou Kebao was even more puzzled.
The cultivators observed Long Yueyou, waiting for his final decision.
With narrowed eyes, Long Yueyou contemplated for a moment, recalling his past interactions with Li Fan, feeling that this person was somewhat unpredictable.
So, he made up his mind.
"Better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't. Li Fan has some real ability."
"He must have foreseen certain future events, so this time we should follow him!"
Seeing some reluctance in the crowd, Long Yueyou chuckled, "Rest assured and proceed with the purchases."
"I've reviewed the list. Although these items are not commonly used, their prices are stable, and they can be stored for a long time."
"Even if this is another one of Li Fan's tricks, we won't lose much."
"Of course, if you still have doubts..."
"If any unforeseen circumstances occur, we, the Long Family, can buy all the items from you at the purchase price."
"Rest assured, we won't let you suffer again!" Long Yueyou said solemnly.
Upon hearing this, the crowd was surprised.
Because Long Yueyou didn't say 'I,' but 'the Long Family.'
This indicated...
Seeing the cultivators coming back to their senses, some with pleasantly surprised expressions, Long Yueyou proudly said, "Indeed, my elder brother recently broke through to the Harmonization Realm."
"After some arrangements, he is about to be transferred to the headquarters of the Political Affairs Hall."
"The relevant orders will be issued soon. Even if I didn't mention it, you should be able to find out soon."
With Long Yueyou's confirmation, the cultivators were delighted.
This small group had been intertwined over the years and was essentially a unity.
One's prosperity meant everyone's prosperity, and one's loss meant everyone's loss. Long Yueyou held the most dominant position among them.
The Long Family had vast influence, with connections throughout the various states of the Immortal Alliance.
The only regret was the absence of a truly pivotal figure.
Now, with Long Yueyou's elder brother advancing to the Harmonization Realm and being transferred to the headquarters, this single weakness would be filled.
A Harmonization Realm cultivator from the Political Affairs Hall headquarters was undoubtedly at the pinnacle of the Immortal Alliance's power structure.
So, they congratulated Long Yueyou wholeheartedly.
"In the frigid land of Tianlingzhou, Brother Jiuyuan has been dormant for a long time, and he's finally going to soar. Congratulations!"
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 552: The Reappearance of Heavenly Calamity
Long Jiuyuan is, of course, Long Yueyou's elder brother.
Gifted and outstanding, he is the most exceptional figure among the younger generation of the Long family.
From Qi Refinement to the peak of Nascent Soul, he only took a little over a hundred years.
Unfortunately, due to the rarity of the Heavenly Essence, such a genius could only be trapped in the Nascent Soul realm.
After more than another hundred years, today finally ushered in a breakthrough.
"Friend Long, I wonder where Jiuyuan obtained the Heavenly Essence to cultivate the Unity Realm?" After a lively celebration, some cultivators couldn't help but ask curiously.
Long Yueyou hesitated for a moment, but considering that they were all allies and his brother had successfully entered the Unity Realm, the existence of the Heavenly Essence was no longer a secret.
Looking at everyone's curious and expectant eyes, Long Yueyou couldn't resist the pride in his heart and slowly said, "It should be attributed to my brother's destiny!"
"He guarded Tianlingzhou for more than thirty years and, during a mission in a remote mountain, discovered a strange phenomenon."
"The mountain appeared no different from an ordinary peak, but the originally hard rocks inside had all turned into black, viscous mud."
"The mud emitted an ominous aura. Any living being that entered, whether it be a magical tool or a Daoist attack, would be engulfed, assimilated, and disappear without a trace."
"Normally, any creature with spiritual awareness would feel uneasy and subconsciously avoid this dangerous area."
"But my brother noticed something strange."
At this point, Long Yueyou paused, seemingly intending to tease the cultivators. Seeing everyone itching to know, he continued with a sense of satisfaction, "All the creatures around the Black Marsh, including cultivators, rushed into it like moths to a flame, willingly sacrificing themselves."
"Even cultivators were no exception. Although my brother's Daoist heart was exceptionally strong, staying around the Black Marsh for too long almost made it unbearable for him to resist entering."
Some cultivators instantly understood and exclaimed, "A deadly temptation..."
"Could it be that this Black Marsh is the Heavenly Essence?"
Long Yueyou nodded slightly, "Exactly! My brother thought of this at the time. Having been trapped in the Nascent Soul realm for many years, he naturally felt ecstatic."
"But he also knew that the Heavenly Essence, being the manifestation of the laws, was not easy to deal with. So, he forcibly suppressed the restlessness in his heart and retreated."
"Using a secret method to seal the entrance of the mountain, he quietly returned to Tianling City."
"After that, without alarming anyone, he quietly prepared."
"It took him half a month of preparation. When everything was ready, my brother, under the pretext of some excuse, returned to the deep mountains."
"Using formations to block the surroundings, preventing others from noticing, my brother attempted to attack the Black Marsh."
"But, just like before, all attacks were like a mud ox entering the sea, without causing the slightest reaction."
Long Yueyou squinted his eyes, seemingly recalling the story told by Long Jiuyuan, "For three whole days, my brother tried various methods, but none could inflict any damage on the Black Marsh."
"At that moment, my brother remembered scenes from the years he was trapped in the Nascent Soul realm. He finally made up his mind."
"With a determined attitude, he jumped into the Black Marsh!"
The cultivators in the audience couldn't help but gasp.
Self-reflecting, they doubted if they would have the courage to do the same.
Who knows what's in the Black Marsh? Jumping in like this, isn't it seeking death?
Even if the Unity Realm is not achieved, the Nascent Soul cultivation could still dominate the region, acting arrogantly.
But once life and death are at stake, there's nothing to discuss.
Yet, Long Jiuyuan chose to do just that!
While everyone marveled, they also felt admiration from the bottom of their hearts.
"I've heard that Long Jiuyuan is exceptionally courageous, surpassing ordinary people. Now it seems that the rumors are not only not exaggerated but have somewhat underestimated Brother Jiuyuan!"
"No wonder Brother Jiuyuan, with Nascent Soul cultivation, can be regarded as a peer by many Unity Realm experts!"
"Haha, being able to call Brother Jiuyuan is truly an honor!"
...
Listening to the praise for Long Jiuyuan from everyone present, Long Yueyou also had a pleased expression, feeling elated. After all, he and Long Jiuyuan were brothers, with deep and almost inseparable feelings. Praising Long Jiuyuan was praising him, Long Yueyou!
After a while, Long Yueyou cleared his throat and continued, "After entering the Black Marsh, the defensive magical tools on my brother's body were rapidly consumed at a terrifying speed."
"Keep in mind that he specially had a Unity Realm friend skilled in refining craft create them."
"If it were ordinary defensive magical tools purchased from the Tianxuan Mirror, I'm afraid they would have been eroded long ago."
"There wasn't much time left for safety. Although my brother was surprised, he didn't panic. Instead of running around like a headless fly, he closed his eyes and calmed his mind, sensing the changes in the Black Marsh."
"The Black Marsh, like the deepest and darkest ocean, showed no signs of life other than my brother."
"But he could faintly perceive that, in this seemingly silent Black Marsh, occasional wave-like vibrations came from its depths."
"It seemed like there was something in the deep recesses of the Black Marsh, causing ripples."
"So, my brother followed these fluctuations and explored toward the depths of the Black Marsh."
"Destiny favors the persevering. When all the protective magical tools he prepared were almost depleted."
"He finally found the source of that disturbance!"
At the most crucial moment, Long Yueyou suddenly stopped.
In his eyes, a hint of unusual color flashed, and then he lowered his voice, saying to everyone, "In the center of this Black Marsh, you can vaguely see a blurry black figure."
"Not a cultivator, but a humanoid figure composed of distorted, murky black mud."
"The Heavenly Essence!"
"But what shocked my brother the most was not just the Heavenly Essence. Because besides the Black Marsh, there was another thing in front of him."
Long Yueyou took a deep breath and revealed the answer.
"That seems to be a broken sword. The overwhelming murderous aura it contained made even my brother, who had slain countless Five Elders' cultivators, feel extremely shocked."
"The broken sword struggled violently in all directions, while the Black Marsh, using its body as a cage, trapped it!"
...
Black Marsh turned into a sea, imprisoning the sword!
Long Yueyou described this strange and bizarre scene, leaving everyone astonished.
They speculated about the origin of this broken sword.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, Li Fan, who was flying towards a certain place, suddenly stopped.
"Heavenly Calamity Sword?!"
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 553: Han Yi Returns to the Scene
"Or, it could be said, a part of the Heavenly Calamity Sword."
A gleam flashed in Li Fan's eyes.
The Heavenly Essence used its body as a cage, trapping the surging murderous aura of the broken sword.
The scene described by Long Yueyou instantly reminded Li Fan of the Sword Trapping incident above the Cong Yun Sea.
However, unlike what Li Fan had witnessed before, Long Jiuyuan's fortuitous encounter with Unity Realm was in the Tian Ling Prefecture, and the Heavenly Essence was in the Black Marsh, not the Qing Feng.
But...
The protagonists were astonishingly consistent—murderous aura-surging broken swords.
Li Fan could almost be certain that whether it was the Cong Yun Sea or Tian Ling Prefecture, they should belong to a part of the complete Heavenly Calamity Sword.
"As the weapon of the old fisherman, the Heavenly Calamity Sword is shattered and scattered everywhere."
"Even these incomplete broken swords can counteract the Heavenly Essence."
"Moreover, later the handle of the Heavenly Calamity Sword was able to break the imprisonment of Qing Feng. Over at the Cloud Water Heaven Palace, it was extremely arduous for Turtle-Snake Taiyi to suppress it, forcing it into a deep sleep."
"If the fragments are like this, how strong is the complete Heavenly Calamity Sword?"
Li Fan was shaken.
As of now, he knew about three fragments. Could there be more elsewhere?
What secrets does the Heavenly Calamity Sword hold that make the Heavenly Essence appear one after another to suppress it?
And what cultivation level is the master of the Heavenly Calamity Sword, the old fisherman?
"Fisherman, Heavenly Doctor, Master..."
Li Fan narrowed his eyes.
These three individuals were obviously old acquaintances, but the events surrounding them were extremely mysterious, always shrouded in a thick fog, making it impossible to fathom.
Moreover, Li Fan had a vague feeling.
The secrets between them were crucial to him!
"When enemies meet, they are especially envious. I hope that in the not too distant future, during the three-person battle, I can learn a thing or two."
While monitoring the situation with Long Yueyou through the stealthy kill intent locked on Zhou Kebao, Li Fan resumed his journey towards the originally planned destination.
According to Long Yueyou's subsequent narration, when Long Jiuyuan saw the stalemate between the Heavenly Calamity Sword and the Black Marsh, he was also very shocked.
However, he was not tempted by the readily available Unity Realm opportunity and did not lose his reason.
Long Jiuyuan knew that the standoff between the broken sword and the Black Marsh had subtly reached a certain balance.
If he rashly attacked and broke this balance, it might backfire, and he might face a collective attack from the broken sword and the Black Marsh.
After all, the involvement of Unity Realm in the dispute of Unity Realm was, in essence, a provocation.
So, Long Jiuyuan made a decision in an instant. With his protective magical tools depleted and risking severe injuries, he rushed out of the Black Marsh.
After a brief recovery, Long Jiuyuan set up the 'Heaven-Severing Great Array' around him.
This array had only one function: to sever the connection between the Heavenly Essence and the natural world.
Although the Heavenly Essence was a manifestation of the law, once it was cut off, it became like water without a source or a tree without roots, slowly weakening in continuous consumption.
The originally evenly matched Black Marsh and the Heavenly Calamity Sword, when the former weakened, gave the latter a chance!
Long Jiuyuan lurked around, waiting for changes.
Sure enough, several months later, the Black Marsh in the deep mountains seemed to boil violently.
The anomaly persisted for nearly half a day. In the end, a sword shadow broke through the Black Marsh's cage, soared into the sky, and disappeared.
The marshy sea swiftly contracted inwards like melting ice and snow. After a moment, it all gathered on the humanoid form of the 'Black Marsh.'
After identifying the departure location of the Heavenly Calamity Sword, the Black Marsh was about to track it.
And at this moment...
Chapter 553: Long Jiuyuan Takes Action!
Long Jiuyuan made a move!
As soon as he acted, it was a full-force eruption, holding nothing back.
The result of this battle had already been determined.
The Black Marsh, annihilated.
Long Jiuyuan, successful in Unity Realm!
"I remember that in the last great battle in Tian Ling Prefecture, it seemed that a Unity Realm expert fell. I wonder if this newly promoted Unity Realm Immortal can escape this calamity."
As this thought flashed through his mind, Li Fan's destination was already in sight.
It appeared to be a deserted island.
The island was not the key; the person on the island was Li Fan's target.
It was none other than the long-missing Han Yi!
Since that day when he narrowly escaped death from Li Fan's hands and fled into the underwater ruins, he had not appeared again.
Until recently, Li Fan sensed his return to the cultivation world.
He didn't return from the original underwater cave but emerged from the ruins thousands of miles away.
He looked quite disheveled, his clothes covered in bloodstains, tattered and torn.
It seemed he was seriously injured and had to find a nearby island to rest.
After sensing the situation here, Li Fan decisively followed.
Concealing his figure, Li Fan observed Han Yi from a distance.
Long time no see, and he was still stuck at the Foundation Building stage, not having succeeded in reaching Core Formation.
But he emitted a strange aura that was not present before.
Initially, Li Fan had not noticed it, but at this moment, with Han Yi heavily injured and in a coma, this aura naturally manifested and helped Han Yi repair himself.
His pale face almost visibly turned ruddy at an astonishing speed. The weak breath gradually became stable and powerful.
A hint of curiosity flashed in Li Fan's eyes.
After contemplating for a moment, Li Fan revealed himself, first using the "Bind Insects" divine ability to control Han Yi.
Then, he activated the "Cloud-Water Illusory Dream Skill" and entered Han Yi's dream.
Perhaps due to just escaping from a calamity, Han Yi's mental defenses unexpectedly proved to be unexpectedly fragile.
It didn't take long for Li Fan to break through.
In the dream, Li Fan learned about Han Yi's experiences during this period.
That day, Han Yi was sucked into the sudden underwater vortex and lost consciousness.
When he woke up, he found himself bound hand and foot, naked.
Next to him was a group of terrifying creatures with human bodies and animal faces.
They formed a circle, dancing and seemingly conducting some mysterious ritual.
In the center was a raging fire.
It seemed they were treating Han Yi as a sacrifice and preparing to throw him into the fire.
Han Yi was suddenly frightened, wanting to break free.
However, he despaired when he realized there was no spiritual energy around, and the spiritual power in his dantian had inexplicably dried up.
Helpless like an ordinary person, Han Yi could only watch as those strange creatures, cheering, were about to throw him into the fire.
Just when Han Yi thought he was doomed, the sky suddenly darkened.
A torrential rain suddenly came, extinguishing the fire in an instant.
Han Yi was ecstatic.
The group of monsters, however, was terrified.
After tossing Han Yi aside, they all kowtowed continuously in fear.
The heavy rain lasted for almost half a day before stopping.
Even those monsters spent half a day trembling in fear in the rain.
After the rain stopped, the monsters gradually dispersed.
As for Han Yi, the intended sacrifice, he was naturally imprisoned again.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 554: Dark Phoenix Swallows the Sky
During his captivity, Han Yi had attempted to escape.
However, the monsters seemed to attach great importance to him, vigilantly guarding him without any gaps.
They didn't give Han Yi any chance at all.
Facing the monsters, who always watched him fiercely, Han Yi could only swallow his saliva and give up on the escape plan.
Fortunately, the conditions in this cage were tolerable, and the monsters delivered food and drink on time every day, making it not too uncomfortable.
After about ten days, the monsters once again bound Han Yi and placed him on the stake to be roasted.
"My life is over! If I had known this, I would have preferred to die at the hands of that cultivator earlier!"
Just as Han Yi was thinking this, another change occurred.
Thunderous roars echoed in the sky.
Soon, a torrential rain suddenly poured down, instantly extinguishing the carefully kindled fire.
Not only were the monsters terrified, but Han Yi himself was also stunned.
He seemed to think of something, staring blankly into space, unaware of when he was carried back to the cell.
The third sacrifice was exceptionally long.
Within the group of monsters, some internal conflicts seemed to have occurred. Han Yi, in the prison, could vaguely hear intense arguments from the outside.
After more than thirty days, Han Yi was finally brought out again.
This time, the day seemed to have been carefully chosen, exceptionally clear and sunny.
And the expressions on the faces of every monster were extremely serious.
The noisy scenes of the first two sacrifices did not appear again.
However, Han Yi was calm inside.
Not only was he not afraid, but he was also anticipating something.
The monsters sang mysterious songs and danced freely.
Amidst the singing and dancing, Han Yi got closer and closer to the bonfire.
At this moment, a demonic wind suddenly swept through the world.
It not only blew the monsters, who were originally dancing neatly, into disarray but also scattered the neatly arranged firewood in the center.
The flames ran rampant, setting the monster village on fire.
Meanwhile, Han Yi miraculously remained unscathed on the side.
Seeing this, Han Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter.
The chaotic monsters all stared at the figure in the flames with eyes full of fear.
From then on, Han Yi's status in the monster village changed significantly.
Not only did he no longer suffer from imprisonment, but he was also given the most comfortable house in the village.
The daily food provided to him was also the best in the entire village.
When the monsters saw Han Yi, they no longer appeared fierce and evil like before. Instead, they bowed their heads and dared not look directly at him.
Although the treatment was excellent, Han Yi was a cultivator of Qi Refining stage.
This nearly barbaric way of life was, of course, unacceptable to him.
He had once contemplated escaping again but gave up after some thought.
This world was vastly different from the cultivation world, and there was no spiritual energy.
Here, he was no different from an ordinary person without any cultivation.
Currently, he was relatively safe in this monster village.
If he recklessly ran out, he might encounter dangers and risk his life.
Therefore, Han Yi decided to settle temporarily in this village.
He began learning the language of the monsters, attempting to communicate with them.
As time passed, Han Yi gradually understood his situation.
This village was called "Zhu," located in an endless wilderness.
In the wilderness, there were creatures like them, resembling both humans and beasts everywhere.
Chapter 554: Dark Phoenix Swallows the Sky
The fewer traces of "human" on the body, the stronger the monsters become.
Villages like Zhu, with human bodies and beast faces, can be considered one of the weakest.
It is said that in the depths of the wilderness, the supremes who have completely transformed into beasts possess the power to move mountains and rivers.
Someone like Han Yi, fully human, is considered a "heretic."
An existence that offends the gods in the sky.
It needs to be burned alive in sacrifices to appease the anger of the gods.
But for three consecutive times, the sacrifices were interrupted by celestial phenomena.
The monsters of Zhu Village realized the extraordinary nature of Han Yi, the heretic.
So they had to give up their plan to burn him.
In the central altar of Zhu Village, Han Yi saw the statue that the monsters referred to as the so-called deity.
It was a majestic and proud exotic bird.
The monsters in Zhu Village kneeled before the statue, and Han Yi was deeply moved.
At the same time, it confirmed his earlier speculation.
This deity remarkably resembled the Celestial Phoenix recorded in the "Heavenly Destiny Scripture" he practiced.
"Although there is no spiritual energy for cultivation, the [Phoenix Feather] prepared in my dantian for foundation building seems to have returned home."
"It seems to be continuously absorbing inexplicable energy from the air, undergoing a transformation."
A strange brilliance flashed in Han Yi's eyes.
According to the "Heavenly Destiny Scripture," theoretically, if the supernatural powers of the Phoenix tribe are cultivated to the extreme, it would be "Heavenly destiny is my destiny, and my fate is heavenly fate."
The unity of heaven and self, no distinction.
In the Xuanhuang realm, achieving such a state is naturally extremely difficult. Even the lord of mythical beasts would probably find it impossible.
Thus, there is a compromise.
Find a small world and use it as your own Daoist temple.
Blending the small world's minor heavenly destiny would naturally be much easier.
Once cultivated, within the small world, the Phoenix would be an existence comparable to the heavenly dao itself.
Changing the mountains and rivers with a single thought would be an effortless task.
"The Phoenix Feather seems to absorb the shattered and wandering [Heavenly Destiny] in the world," Han Yi thought.
"Heavenly Destiny belongs to the Phoenix that refines this world. It shouldn't be absorbed by an outsider like me, even if I practice the Heavenly Destiny Scripture and possess the Phoenix Feather."
"The only possible reason for the current situation is..."
Han Yi's eyes suddenly lit up.
"The Phoenix that integrated the heavenly destiny of this world..."
"...fell!"
"And it seems not too long ago. The original world's heavenly dao has not yet recovered, and the heavenly destiny is fragmented and scattered like an ignored treasure."
"The way of fate is mysterious. Ordinary cultivators can't perceive it at all. Even if they can vaguely feel it, it's useless to them."
"But I'm different!"
"For me, this place is simply a complete treasure trove!"
"Subconsciously triggering the wandering heavenly destiny can command the winds and rain."
"If I can absorb all the heavenly destiny of this world..."
A hint of greed and ambition appeared in Han Yi's eyes.
"It's really a narrow escape with great fortune!"
He looked at this vast unknown world, and boundless confidence surged in his chest.
"After I integrate the heavenly destiny of this world and return to the Xuanhuang realm, I will be unstoppable like a flying dragon!"
Imagining the scenes in the future, a smile of unrestrained joy appeared on Han Yi's lips.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 555: Descent into Chaos
However, things often go against one's wishes, which is the norm in the world.
After that period, Han Yi indeed had a comfortable time in the village of "Zhu."
With no worries about food and clothing, he used the [Phoenix Feather] in his dantian during leisure time to absorb the wandering heavenly destiny in the world.
When Zhu Village was attacked by monsters from other villages, he secretly used the "Heavenly Destiny Authority" to control the weather, causing wind and rain, and assisting them in repelling several waves of invaders.
As a result, Han Yi's status in Zhu Village grew higher and higher.
The monsters of Zhu Village not only specially built a tall stone structure as his residence but also provided him with ten strong bodyguards for personal protection.
They even offered the most sacred "maidens" of Zhu Village to him.
Looking at their cat-faced appearances, Han Yi felt a chill in his heart and decisively declined.
Just when Han Yi thought he would play the role of "divine child" in Zhu Village for a long time, an unexpected event occurred.
One night, he suddenly woke up for no apparent reason.
The surroundings were silent, but Han Yi felt a sense of unease.
Quietly getting up and investigating the surroundings, he was horrified to find that the ten bodyguards who should have been guarding him day and night had suddenly disappeared at some unknown time.
Han Yi knew something was wrong. Without even packing his bags, he tried to escape from the residence.
At this moment, he discovered that, while he was sleeping, nearly a hundred masked black-clad soldiers had completely surrounded his residence.
Taking advantage of the faint flickering light in the residence, Han Yi vaguely saw that the degree of these soldiers' transformation into beasts was much higher than that of the Zhu Village residents.
Although they still had human bodies, their limbs were robust, and their hands had become like those of demonic beasts.
These people obviously came for him.
Feeling a sense of danger, Han Yi resolutely called upon all the accumulated heavenly destiny he had absorbed over these days.
So, as these soldiers searched for Han Yi's traces, a stream of light suddenly appeared in the sky, illuminating the night in an instant.
A massive fireball descended straight towards Zhu Village.
The black-clad soldiers on the scene were instantly stunned by this scene.
The sleeping villagers of Zhu Village were also awakened, looking at the scene above their heads as if the end of the world had come, unsure of what to do.
As Han Yi sensed the depletion of all the heavenly destiny he had accumulated these days, he hid in a corner formed by sturdy rocks.
Originally, Han Yi thought that the meteor he had summoned with all his strength would definitely crush all these black-clad soldiers to death.
Unexpectedly, facing this threat of death, a figure suddenly appeared among the soldiers, emitting a thunderous roar.
The body swelled several times in an instant, and with a kick, it soared into the sky.
Surprisingly, it rushed straight toward the falling meteor in the sky.
"Boom!"
In the intense explosion, that figure, faster than when it went up, crashed back to the ground.
Blood was splattered, and the figure was mangled.
However, the meteor summoned by Han Yi changed its trajectory slightly.
It fell towards the central and most densely populated area of Zhu Village.
"Boom!"
The earth trembled.
In the blink of an eye, Zhu Village almost turned into ruins. Cries and wails filled the air.
Although the hundreds of black-clad soldiers had avoided the frontal impact of the meteor, they could not escape the aftermath of the impact, resulting in heavy casualties.
Han Yi, prepared in advance and with the remaining protection of the heavenly destiny, was unharmed.
Feeling that it was not safe to stay here, he took advantage of the night and chaos to quietly escape from Zhu Village.
Fleeing more than ten miles away, just when he thought he was safe.
Suddenly, he sensed a gust of wind coming from behind, so he hurriedly dodged.
But he was still a bit slow and couldn't avoid it.
As if an invisible wind blade, a large wound was cut open on his back.
Enduring the intense pain, Han Yi turned around to find the assailant who attacked him.
To his surprise, the one who attacked him turned out to be a familiar face!
Han Yi pretended to question him angrily about the reason for attacking him.
In reality, he was rapidly absorbing heavenly destiny in secret, attempting to seek a lifeline.
Si might have thought that Han Yi was already at a dead end, and there was no escape. He didn't rush to take action but expressed the reasons for planning this attack with a resentful face.
It turned out that ever since Han Yi repeatedly demonstrated "miracles," Priest Si, who was originally respected and revered by the villagers, gradually became "unemployed."
It's easy to understand.
The main task of a priest is to represent the villagers and communicate with the gods.
Reporting the prayers of the villagers to the gods and announcing the oracles heard to the people.
But with the existence of Han Yi, who could repeatedly show miracles and was almost equivalent to a god in human form, why would the villagers bother to seek him as their "spokesperson"?
After losing the right to interpret the will of the gods, all the honors that once belonged to Si were replaced by Han Yi.
Watching Han Yi move into a tall palace, observing the villagers bow in fear every time Han Yi went out...
Jealousy, like a venomous snake, continued to grow in Si's heart.
Even though Han Yi displayed divine-like powers, Si also had the idea of "killing the god."
But obviously, in Zhu Village, no one would support this action except him.
So, he turned his attention to Kang Village, more than ten miles away.
Compared to Zhu Village, Kang Village was much stronger. The degree of transformation of the villagers was obviously a level higher.
However, there had never been any major conflicts between the two. The wilderness was vast and boundless, with almost endless resources.
Even if conflicts occasionally arose between Kang and Zhu Villages, they were often resolved amicably through negotiation.
However, Si's secret visit changed everything.
Si revealed to the leader of Kang Village that there was news of a "god descending" in Zhu Village.
Moreover, he warned that with the help of the god, the ambition of the village chief of Zhu Village had grown.
He wanted to use the power of the god to sweep across the land and become the "emperor" ruling the wilderness.
This process would undoubtedly be full of bloody killings.
Si didn't want to see so many lives perish, so he secretly came to ask the people of Kang Village to eliminate Han Yi, the mastermind who deceived in the name of the god.
After some persuasion, the leader of Kang Village also felt that letting Zhu Village control the "descended god" was too dangerous.
So, after more than ten days of planning, with Si as an insider, Kang Village found the right time, quietly surrounded Han Yi's palace with about a hundred elite warriors.
Although Si had told him that the descended god had the powerful ability to control the weather.
But Kang was very confident.
The elite soldiers under him had come through countless battles.
They weren't afraid of knives and swords, let alone mere wind and rain.
It wasn't until the meteor fell from the sky, completely shattering Kang's worldview.
(End of this chapter)
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