Starting from primitive world, building the strongest divine kingdom - Chapter 289

Chapter 289: Chapter289:True Identity
“Mr. Oris, Patricia did not deceive you. I am indeed not a member of Rage Temple, nor am I part of the Underground-River starfield. The reasons for my arrival at Fierce Beast Continent are quite complex.” Enzo explained.

He chose not to mention Maude’s existence.

However, Oris remained skeptica.For Enzo’s sincere statement, Oris still didn’t quite believe it. He was confident in his judgment and believed that Enzo had immense potential. Given the right resources and time, Enzo’s strength would inevitably soar, making him a significant figure in the Underground-River starfield.

Even if it would take a long time.

But now Oris wasn not short on time. Once his business in Fierce Beast Continent concluded, he could return to Rage Temple, leveraging his years of experience and resources to become an immortal deity.

An immortal deity, under normal circumstances, had an almost unlimited lifespan unless faced with disaster.

Yet, Oris was not one to idle away.

He was already contemplating future plans, knowing that solo endeavors in Rage Temple were futile. He needed to build his own power, and Enzo and Karina were key to that.

Enzo and Karina were both exceptionally talented.

Thus, Oris discreetly observed Enzo and his companions, only intervening when he sensed their lives were at stake.

This was also his means.

After all, saving lives was better than any gift.

However, Oris did not anticipate this. Enzo and Karina were not actually from Rage Temple, and after a brief reflection and examination, he was certain that Enzo was not lying.

This kid was a “wild” genius!

Realizing this, Oris felt a surge of joy but still pretended to be dissatisfied. “Kid, it seems you weren’t lying. However, now it’s I who saved you… How about this? Once you leave Fierce Beast Continent, participate in the selection for Rage Temple. If you become a member, you’ll be able to repay your contribution points. Oh, and when you pass the selection, make sure to mention my name to the record keeper.”

Oris’s generosity raised Enzo’s suspicions, but no matter how he thought about it, there didn’t seem to be any underlying scheme.

He nodded in agreement and promised, “No problem.”

Seeing Enzo agree, Oris’s expression softened a bit. He turned to Patricia and said, “As for you, just give however many contribution points you have.”

Patricia frowned but held no resentment.

After all, it was a fact that Oris had saved her life. She took out her temple identity card and transferred all of her remaining over five hundred contribution points to Oris.

When Oris received the transfer notification, he frowned slightly but did not press for more.

Finally, he looked at Karina and said, “You’re the same as this kid.”

He seemed wary of Karina’s bloodline and didn’t say much more. Instead, he left once again, but this time he didn’t take the Hammer of the Primordial Beast. Nonchalantly, he said, “That hammer is a gift for you.”

With that, Oris transformed back into the Fiery Rock Bull and burrowed underground.

Enzo, Patricia, and Karina exchanged glances, unsure of what to make of the situation.

Finally, it was Patricia who broke the silence. “This Hammer of the Primordial Beast, if auctioned in the temple, could easily fetch at least five thousand contribution points. If it attracts the right buyers, it could even sell for an astronomical price. We’ve really struck it big this time.”

At that moment, Patricia realized that Oris didn’t seem to care much about those contribution points.

What he truly wanted was to form connections with Enzo and Karina. As for her, despite appearing to be the strongest and most knowledgeable, Oris didn’t seem to regard her highly, which left Patricia feeling a bit frustrated.

After all, she considered herself a genius in the Underground-River starfield.

Enzo, however, was not as sentimental as Patricia. He picked up the Hammer of the Primordial Beast, but his expression suddenly changed.

Hammer of the Primordial Beast was incredibly heavy, like a mountain.

If not for his own immense strength, he wouldn’t have been able to lift it at all. Yet Oris had wielded it effortlessly.

This comparison made Oris’s power seem truly terrifying.

Quickly shaking off these chaotic thoughts, Enzo turned to Patricia and Karina. “Let’s leave and find a safe place. With Clareno and the others dead, it’s bound to cause a commotion.”

Patricia and Karina nodded, and the three of them hurriedly departed.

And Enzo’s prediction was not wrong. Shortly after they left, an extremely powerful aura appeared. The owner of that aura was unrestrained, and his massive spiritual power scanned the core area of the Otrank Mountains. Anyone he saw, including Fierce Beasts and those in the Otrank Mountains, were brutally killed.

Then, he landed at the site of Clareno’s death.

“Who is it?!”

Seeing the bodies of Clareno and his companions, the powerful figure was filled with rage. He extended his hand, and the air around him seemed to distort, the surrounding space on the verge of shattering. Then, a phantom mirror appeared in midair, showing images of Clareno and the others.

This was a time rewind, allowing glimpses of the past.

However, just as the scene revealed Clareno attacking Enzo and the others, a gigantic hand with flowing magma appeared, disrupting the image. Instantly, all traces of the past in that area were erased, leaving no clue about what had happened.

Such an action undoubtedly infuriated the powerful figure.

Especially when the powerful figure sensed a unique aura, he roared, “Rage Temple! My Primordial Beast Clan will surely annihilate you!”

After his roar, the powerful figure left, and the Otrank Mountains returned to a temporary calm.

…

In a cave somewhere in the mountains.

Enzo and his companions sat down after setting up a simple barrier, but the atmosphere felt off, as tension brewed among them.

Indeed, there was a conflict. Enzo looked at Karina, his tone calm yet betraying a hint of coldness. He asked, “Tell me, why did you pretend to be Cornelius’s maid Karina to approach me?”

Karina lowered her head slightly and countered, “Did you suspect I was an imposter from the beginning?”

Enzo nodded.

From the moment Karina first appeared, he had harbored doubts, suspecting that she was a spy sent by Cornelius. However, that thought was quickly dismissed. After experiencing a series of events, especially with Maude choosing to engage with Karina—who was at least connected to Maude, the so-called “Mau” master—this only added to Enzo’s confusion.

Just moments ago, Oris revealed Karina’s true identity as a member of the Shadow Clan.

This revelation acted like a thread, weaving together the scattered pieces of information in Enzo’s mind, making him realize Karina’s true intentions.

Their only connection was the Shadow Clan. During the supernatural trial in Dragons Land, he had accepted a commission from them.

Perhaps he had been marked in some way back at that time.

Seeing that Enzo had long suspected that she was a fake, Karina seemed to accept her fate and did not continue to use this identity. Then she said, “My real name is Elsie, a Shadow Clan person. I didn’t come to you for any other purpose, but I felt a familiar aura in you, which is related to something in Shadow Clan inheritance.

“What is it?” Enzo asked.

“Karina” ,whose real name is Elsie now, shook her head, rolling her eyes.Then she asked in reply “Although I approached you intentionally, I didn’t mean to harm you. To be blunt, I saved your life before. So, regarding what it is, I refuse to answer unless you can tell me the detailed source of the Shadow Clan aura on you.”

Enzo shook his head and casually replied, “Let’s talk about it later.”

Clearly, they were in a state of distrust.

Meanwhile, Patricia listened to their exchange without offering her opinion, merely observing.

While Enzo Patricia and Elsie were resting, elsewhere, Cornelius and Crofton appeared pale, breathless, and leaning against a heavy boulder, terror evident in their eyes as they repeatedly muttered, “Outsiders! They’re all outsiders!”

In the Beast Temple, records about outsiders emphasized one critical warning: upon encountering a true outsider, regardless of their strength, one should flee immediately without hesitation.

This warning left many members of the Beast Temple perplexed.

However, Cornelius and Crofton felt immense relief for their caution.

“That bull-headed strongman is terrifying! The pressure he exudes is overwhelming. I’ve never felt such despair, even facing the Revered Deity…” Crofton gasped, then turned to Cornelius. Then Crofton asked, “Should we still search for the Origins Mirror? I have to remind you that kid is likely connected to that bull-headed figure. Approaching him is a death wish.”

Cornelius wrestled with conflicting thoughts.

However he finally gritted his teeth. “Crofton, if you won’t come, at least help me locate the Origins Mirror one last time! No matter what, I must reclaim the Origins Mirror!”

Seeing Cornelius’s determination, Crofton remained silent.

He sighed inwardly as he invoked a secret method to pinpoint the Origins Mirror’s location.

A phantom map materialized, with a red dot flickering. After a glance, Crofton’s expression changed, and he said, “They’re just right over there!”