High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 964

Chapter 964: Chapter 486: Chi Yan and Lie Qing_2
 

“Ancestor.”

Yan Lin Pseudo-God bowed with utmost reverence.

“Yan Lin, do you not understand why, years ago, I suddenly stirred the battle of the Kunlun Star Realm and invaded the Earth of the Seven Star Civilization?” Chi Yan True God smiled faintly.

“The decisions of the Ancestor are beyond question for Yan Lin.” Yan Lin Pseudo-God replied.

“Beyond questioning—that means there is doubt.” Chi Yan True God sighed lightly. “Earlier, I refrained from explaining because the situation hadn’t reached that point. Telling you now doesn’t matter.”

“Do you know which Divine Court force my Immortal Ruins Civilization’s predecessors joined?” asked Chi Yan True God.

“Wandao Divine Court,” Yan Lin Pseudo-God answered swiftly.

This particular knowledge might be unknown to many Demigods of the Immortal Ruins Civilization, but the Pseudo-Gods understood it clearly.

“Correct.”

“Generations of predecessors from my Immortal Ruins Civilization forged their way into the Divine Realm, enduring hardships, and established a Divine Kingdom, the ‘East Cloud Divine Country,’ within the Mohe Star Domain of the Divine Realm.” Chi Yan True God spoke gravely. “This is the foundation of our Immortal Ruins Civilization in the Divine Realm.”

Yan Lin Pseudo-God nodded gently.

Across countless centuries, whenever Pseudo-Gods from the Immortal Ruins Civilization traveled to the Divine Realm, they first joined the East Cloud Divine Country, and later sought membership in Wandao Divine Court.

Similarly.

Every ten thousand years, high-ranking members of the East Cloud Divine Country would dispatch Pseudo-Gods back to the Mortal Domain to retrieve significant treasures.

For the East Cloud Divine Country, the Immortal Ruins Civilization served as a retreat in the Mortal Domain—a vital foundation.

Such was the reason for the Immortal Ruins Civilization’s enduring prosperity.

For powerful civilizations in the Mortal Domain, establishing connections within the Divine Realm became an eventual pursuit.

This was commonplace.

But how does this connect to the war with the Seven Star Civilization?

“Over a decade ago, a strong figure from the East Cloud Divine Country encountered Dongfang Ji in the Mohe Star Domain,” Chi Yan True God spoke softly. “Dongfang Ji appeared to have joined the Chaos Divine Court, and the two sides engaged in intense conflict.”

“The specifics of the conflict are of little importance.”

“What?” Yan Lin Pseudo-God was shocked, beginning to grasp the deeper implications.

The Immortal Ruins Civilization maintained regular contact with the East Cloud Divine Country, often reporting information from the Mortal Domain.

Intel regarding figures like Dongfang Ji and Li Yuan had long been relayed to the East Cloud Divine Country.

“Ever since then, the East Cloud Divine Country has maintained significant interest in Dongfang Ji.” Chi Yan True God noted solemnly. “Soon after, their leadership confirmed through Wandao Divine Court’s intelligence network that Dongfang Ji had become a ‘Golden Garment Demigod’ of Wandao Divine Court.”

“Golden Garment Demigod?” Yan Lin Pseudo-God’s eyes glimmered with confusion.

He was unfamiliar with the significance of the Golden Garment and Purple Garment ranks.

“In short.”

“With Dongfang Ji as a precedent, it’s highly likely that Li Yuan will also proceed to the Divine Realm soon to join the Chaos Divine Court.”

“The Seven Star Civilization is destined to become a branch of the Chaos Divine Court.” Chi Yan True God said softly. “If their members merely achieve True God status, that’s acceptable. But if they ascend to the rank of Heavenly Divine…”

“I’ve already discerned the truth.”

“The Seven Star Civilization possesses immense potential—the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain alone is a treasure trove.”

“Given sufficient time, the Seven Star Civilization will continue to grow and expand, ultimately surpassing our Immortal Ruins Civilization entirely… Might there be other geniuses like Dongfang Ji and Li Yuan in their future?”

“Even if a group of prodigies at Fang Hai’s level were to emerge, it would be a nightmare for our Immortal Ruins Civilization.” Chi Yan True God declared.

Yan Lin Pseudo-God nodded solemnly in agreement.

The resources within the Mortal Domain are finite.

Much like how the Immortal Ruins Civilization originally rose to power by occupying numerous treasure lands within the Starry Sky Space Rift—when the Seven Star Civilization grows stronger, conflicts between the two are inevitable.

Their gain is your loss!

“Thus, when the Kunlun Star Realm Passage entrance upgraded, and you issued the order to attack, you aimed to strike while Dongfang Ji was away, to annihilate the Seven Star Civilization?” Yan Lin Pseudo-God couldn’t help but ask.

“Indeed.”

“However, I hadn’t anticipated the Seven Star Civilization to leave more than one Pseudo-God Puppet behind, nor that Fang Hai’s strength would be even greater, nor that the Origin Power Array would be reactivated.” Chi Yan True God sighed.

Ultimately, the Immortal Ruins Civilization resorted to deploying the Void Qianyuan Formation. Despite this, their probing battle ended in failure.

“Ancestor.”

“Given this outcome, do we still send the twenty million Fangshen Crystals?” Yan Lin Pseudo-God wondered aloud.

“Send them.”

“The next spatial window period is approaching.”

“At most a hundred years away.” Chi Yan True God’s eyes glinted coldly. “When the time comes, the East Cloud Divine Country and Wandao Divine Court’s Mohe Branch will mobilize their forces to seize the treasures within the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain, descending upon the Mortal Domain with overwhelming power.”

“The ensuing battle over these treasures promises to be even more terrifying than the war ten thousand years ago.”

“They will bring with them a contingent of formidable Demigods, as well as more God-Level battle formations.”

“For now, we submit to confuse the Seven Star Civilization—to make them believe we do not dare oppose them.”

“Once Li Yuan departs.”

“Only Fang Hai and those few Pseudo-God Puppets would remain—they wouldn’t be able to stop our Immortal Ruins Civilization.” Chi Yan True God spoke slowly.

“The Ancestor’s wisdom is unparalleled.” Yan Lin Pseudo-God expressed deference.

He now understood.

By momentarily yielding, as long as Li Yuan does not perceive the Immortal Ruins Civilization as a threat, he would naturally proceed to the Divine Realm without worry.

When the spatial window period arrives.

By then, Li Yuan and Dongfang Ji would likely still be cultivating within the Chaos Divine Court—perhaps still at the Demigod stage—entirely incapable of imagining a return to the Mortal Domain.

Thus, the Immortal Ruins Civilization would be able to decide the fate of battle—the final destruction of the Seven Star Civilization.

The passage to the Nine Leaves Nine Mountains would fall under the control of the Immortal Ruins Civilization.

“Ancestor.”

“If this plan proceeds, would Dongfang Ji or Li Yuan eventually ascend to Heavenly Divine status? Would they return to seek retribution?” Yan Lin Pseudo-God hesitated.

“Ascend to Heavenly Divine? Becoming a Heavenly Divine is unimaginably difficult!” Chi Yan True God shook his head. “By the time they reach that level, it would be at least a thousand years later.”

“Besides, if we do nothing and allow them to ascend, would they tolerate our existence?”

“We must strike first.”

Chi Yan True God’s tone was indifferent. “During the war ten thousand years ago, I joined the Divine battles under the guidance of Wandao Divine Court’s elders. It was no different then.”

“At worst.”

“If we successfully seize the Supreme Treasures within the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain, our Immortal Ruins Civilization could relocate entirely to the Divine Realm.” Chi Yan True God stated. “Go now, and appease the many Pseudo-Gods.”

“Understood.” Yan Lin Pseudo-God dared not ask further and left the great hall.

Within the hall.

Only Chi Yan True God remained, murmuring to himself: “The Immortal Ruins Civilization? Civilizations mean nothing to me.”

“Ten thousand years ago.”

“By exploiting chaos, I secured Exotic Treasures and attained True God status.” In Chi Yan True God’s eyes was a trace of yearning. “If I can obliterate the Seven Star Civilization and utilize the shortcut to the Burial Immortal Ancient Domain, perhaps there lies a chance for me to ascend to Heavenly Divine.”

Ascension to Heavenly Divine surpassed all else in his heart!

“The sole concern.”

“Is that Lie Qing.” Chi Yan True God’s gaze flickered with Killing Intent: “But he retreated to his hometown thousands of years ago and should have weak ties with the Chaos Divine Court—he might remain uninformed about Dongfang Ji’s affairs.”

He could only gamble!

Gamble that Lie Qing True God would stay uninvolved, that Li Yuan would leave swiftly, and that the Seven Star Civilization could one day be annihilated…

…

The envoy heading toward the Myriad Dawn Civilization from the Immortal Ruins Civilization had yet to return.

But the responses from these two civilizations had already reached the Seven Star Civilization swiftly.

Now known to its highest ranks.

In the skies above Feixing, in Feilan City.

“Li Yuan, the Myriad Dawn Civilization has agreed to attend the ceremony and seeks to atone with an offering of ten thousand Fangshen Crystals?” Fang Hai asked. “The Immortal Ruins Civilization likewise intends to attend, offering an apology with a tribute of one hundred thousand Fangshen Crystals.”

“It seems both civilizations fear you now.” Fang Hai chuckled.

“Indeed.”

Li Yuan’s face lacked any joy. “The Myriad Dawn Civilization poses no threat, but the Immortal Ruins Civilization warrants caution.”

“Oh?” Fang Hai appeared puzzled.

“The Myriad Dawn Civilization didn’t open my handwritten missive; they simply handed it back to the envoy unaltered.” Li Yuan shook his head. “But the Immortal Ruins Civilization didn’t return the missive; instead, they complied exactly as my letter demanded, compensating our Seven Star Civilization with one hundred thousand Fangshen Crystals.”

“This implies.”

“The Immortal Ruins Civilization harbors someone capable of deciphering my missive.” Li Yuan said slowly.

“Your missive is challenging to decrypt?” Fang Hai couldn’t suppress his curiosity.

“Extremely challenging.” Li Yuan said in deliberation. “Under normal circumstances, it should require a True God to decipher.”

Fang Hai was shocked to his core.

A True God?

While the three major first-rate civilizations might allegedly have True Gods, these claims were largely speculative… In theory, at least a thousand Pseudo-Gods are needed to bring forth a single True God.

With just a few hundred planets in a territory, it’s difficult to consistently produce True Gods over generations.

Suddenly.

“Hmm?” Fang Hai’s expression turned to one of astonishment. “Li Yuan, a True God has arrived. Their presence is already at the exit of the Plane Passage outside the realm.”

“A True God? Who?” Li Yuan was equally surprised.

“It’s ‘Lie Qing True God’ from the Crimson Sun Civilization.” Fang Hai said, unable to hide his amazement. “He claims to have news of your teacher and wants to invite us to join the Chaos Divine Court.”

“Dongfang Alliance Leader’s news?” Li Yuan’s heart stirred. “Principal, let’s go meet him.”