Chapter 208.2: A Yang Spirit, Hasty Return

Near the exit of the Ancestral Land, the burly dark-skinned man strutted smugly, humming a tune. "Looks like I gained the most out of this trip."

After all, he had encountered several fortuitous opportunities in a row, opening a total of three divine apertures. Such gains were among the best since the Ancestral Land first opened.

Are the others still inside? If they knew what I got, they’d be dying of envy!

The moment he stepped out, his divine apertures trembled violently. He felt as though he were being stared at by a terrifying god.

Lishan’s anxious, dissatisfied voice rang out. "Why did this fool come out instead?!"

"Why isn't it Qiyuann Sovereign?!"

Hearing this, the dark-skinned burly man felt utterly displeased, but the feeling vanished when he saw the three Great Venerables ahead.

Lishan asked urgently, "You brat, did you come across Qiyuann Sovereign inside? Is he alright? Did he run into danger?"

Though baffled, the dark-skinned burly man answered honestly, "I got separated from the rest as soon as we entered the Ancestral Land. I don't know what happened afterward."

He truthfully recounted what had happened near the entrance and inside. Naturally, he had his own questions too. What had happened to Qiyuan Sovereign to cause three Great Venerables to block the exit like this? He couldn't figure it out.

Lishan frowned deeply. "Qiyuann Sovereign warned that those people were dangerous. There must be deeper meaning. Moreover, they rushed in the moment they entered. There's definitely something wrong!"

The dark-skinned burly man stood quietly, not daring to speak.

That Old Snake seemed like such a kind person. What could be wrong with him?

Soon after, he glanced at a nearby elder and broke into a grin. "Clan Elder! I opened three divine apertures this time!"

The frail, aged man wore a look of surprise. "You gained so much from this trip!"

The dark-skinned burly man felt elated. This was exactly the response he was aiming for! Later, when the rest came out, he’d casually mention it again. Surely, the praise and envy would multiply many times over!

He waited quietly, feeling both anticipation and unease. It was because the way those Great Venerables looked at him was unsettling. Their expressions practically screamed, "

Why didn’t Qiyuan Sovereign come out? Why was it you instead? What do you have compared to him?

"

Time ticked by for about an hour. At last, the Ancestral Land stirred once more.

Lishan and the other two Great Venerables perked up, staring toward the entrance.

"Please let it be Qiyuann Sovereign!"

"It must be him!"

A Great Venerable's gaze flicked toward the dark-skinned burly man. "Don't let it be—"

The dark-skinned burly man was also full of anticipation. He didn't care who came out. They would just become another audience for him to brag to.

At that moment, the thin mist shrouding the entrance parted, and a group of twenty-one appeared. All of them were beaming with delight.

The dark-skinned burly man froze. He couldn’t see through the cultivations of those ancient gods, who were supposedly weaker than him. Worse still, even the villagers were beyond his perception. It was as if he were facing a group of unfathomably profound experts. What on earth was going on?!

At this moment, the gazes of all three Great Venerables fell upon Qi Yuan, full of genuine expectation.

"Qiyuann Sovereign!"

"You're Qiyuann Sovereign!"

"You finally came out!"

Qi Yuan looked at the three of them in surprise. "Who are you?"

Lishan hurriedly said, "I am the master of Venerable Bai Xi, and a friend of Great Venerable Thunder. He asked me to look after you."

Qi Yuan replied, "Oh, I see. I didn't expect Old Thunder Geezer to be so caring."

He had only been gone for a day. Hopefully, Thunder hadn't eaten all the pigs in the village yet.

Following that, Lishan's gaze abruptly landed on the villagers. His eyes widened. "You used your God Visualization Art... on them?"

Qi Yuan did not hide it. "

Mhm.

"

"You gave them... the newest visualization art?" Lishan asked again, his voice wavering.

𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Qi Yuan said casually, "I brought eight villagers and visualized just enough for them, so why not."

Lishan felt an indescribable sense of loss.

But they are Mythic-tier God Visualization Arts...

On the other hand, Zhu Zhuangshi grew somewhat smug. He had awakened a Divine Domain Seed on top of reaching Second Step to Heaven. With every passing moment, his strength grew. He felt unstoppable. To defeat Big Black Dog, he didn’t even need to lift a finger—one leg hair would suffice!

Hence, he felt no fear toward Lishan at all. "What? Am I unworthy of a God Visualization Art?"

"It's already used... there’s nothing I can do." Lishan stared at Zhu Zhuangshi, full of thoughts. Just then, he noticed something, and his pupils contracted sharply. "A Divine Domain Seed? What's going on—no, wait... Every single one of you has awakened a Divine Domain Seed?!"

His heart shook violently. Having just awakened their Divine Domain Seeds, the ancient gods hadn’t fully stabilized them, and therefore hadn’t concealed them properly. That was how Lishan caught a trace of it.

"They were underdeveloped," Qi Yuan said casually. "Then they drank some liquid and grew strong."

Lishan looked baffled. "Liquid?"

Wang Song explained, "What my lord calls 'liquid' is Divine Domain Immortal Serum.

Hehe

. We really struck it rich by following my lord into the Ancestral Land."

The dark-skinned burly man's eyes turned bloodshot. His three divine apertures couldn’t possibly compare to a whole new Divine Domain Seed?! How did they even awaken in the first place? How unfair! He was green with envy.

In contrast, Lishan was shaken, full of joy. Didn’t this mean there were more combatants among the ancient gods than among the Great Venerables? Eight of them even possessed Mythic-tier God Visualization Arts! The future looked bright.

Qi Yuan couldn’t care less about their shocks, though.

"We have to return through the teleportation array. Farewell, everyone," he said casually.

Only then did Lishan recall his original purpose, and hurriedly called out, "Qiyuann Sovereign, please wait!"

He couldn't let such a talent leave!