Chapter 216.1: Let Me Show You Something Good

Night fell. A blood-red glow hung high in the sky, casting an eerie, sinister light over the entire world.

With a complicated expression, Thunder handed his form to Qi Yuan, "Are you going to visualize more arts and distribute them to these ancient gods?"

Qi Yuan received the form and nodded. "

Mhm

."

"That may be a problem."

"

Oh

?" Qi Yuan looked surprised. "What could be the problem?"

"Well, the problem only occurred after you appeared. You're just too good at visualizing!" Thunder said helplessly. "The Visualization Realm relies on the Heavenly Pillar to exist. After the pillar broke, the world changed drastically. One cannot advance to the True God realm, nor visualize more than a limited number of arts. Since few Mythic-tier arts came to be, no one paid attention before."

What he meant was simple: Qi Yuan had reached the limit. Originally, the Visualization Realm would have been able to support a hundred arts. People could at most visualize fifty, anyway. Meanwhile, Qi Yuan went above and beyond.

"As it was, the Visualization Realm can probably only support five more Mythic-tier arts," Thunder continued, "Try to leave some for the Mythic Plan."

Qi Yuan knew of the Mythic Plan and remained neutral. Nevertheless, the Destiny Children had only visualized two Mythic-tier arts so far.

At the same time, he didn't seem particularly worried. "Is there such a restriction?"

To him, this restriction was akin to the True God limitation. He could simply use the Lost Glow Stick and visualize in a different era. Besides, it was a tried and tested method. The last time he returned to the past, he had entered the Visualization Realm on a whim and succeeded. This meant he could bring everyone to the past, visualize, and achieve True God.

Thunder gave Qi Yuan a complicated look. "You’ve seen True Gods beyond the Mortal Heart World? Well, so what. No matter their numbers or strength, they cannot save this realm. I don't need lavish gifts or powerful visualization arts."

His voice was tinged with endless confusion and regret. To him, the fact that Qi Yuan was born in the Mortal Heart World was a mistake. Had such a peerless prodigy grown in another world, he would have ascended beyond the True God realm. Yet here he was, trapped in a world without hope.

"Old Thunder, you really underestimate me." Qi Yuan scoffed. "Do you know why this game is full of restrictions? Because it's afraid the player will clear it too easily! But I can use cheats. You think this tiny restriction can stop me? Just watch me go full berserk mode and bulldoze the Mortal Heart World!"

Thunder's mention of limitations meant nothing to him. The only drawback was that the Lost Glow Stick had only two uses left. Instead of visualizing whenever he pleased, he had to plan his next step meticulously.

Thunder's beard bristled. "

Huh?!

I praise you a little and you think you're invincible? Bulldoze the Mortal Heart World?! Forget the Yang Spirit in the Heavenly Pillar, how do you plan to deal with the Mythics alone? I just received news. The vanguard under the Qingheng Continent’s marshal has begun assembling at Sunset Slope. Their forces are stronger than we imagined. Thirty-four Great Venerables, and over a thousand ordinary evil gods. This time, their target isn't just us. They intend to purge all the ancient gods of the Qingheng Continent."

His worry deepened. They had expected about ten Great Venerables to come. Who would've expected thirty? The marshal clearly intended to purge Qingheng.

"Sunset Slope. Nice name." Qi Yuan's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Thirty-four Great Venerables and over a thousand evil gods? Sounds delicious."

That was just what he needed. He had to gather as much evil god spiritual energy as possible before going back in time. Now, so many had delivered themselves!

Thunder stared at him. "Have you lost your goddamn mind?"

Even if the ancient gods from the Southern Lands came to help, it would be too late. The evil gods were unlikely to let them enter in large numbers, anyway.

"I think you should just wash up and go to sleep," Thunder stopped bringing up the invasion, feeling it was pointless. Then, he thought of something. "Don't you sleep at night? Why aren't you sleeping this time?"

Ever since arriving at Clearwater Village, he'd found Qi Yuan strange. Sleeping was one thing but hanging from a tree while doing so? That was unsettling.

Qi Yuan suddenly asked seriously, "You've been curious why I'm so confident, haven't you? Why do I remain calm even when facing the evil gods?"

Thunder paused. It was rare to see Qi Yuan this serious. "A little bit."

Qi Yuan lowered his voice conspiratorially. "I'll tell you a secret. Don't tell anyone."

Thunder's heart stirred. It was clear that Qi Yuan harbored many secrets, none of them small. Who else could visualize eight

completely unknown

Mythics? And now this secret would be revealed to him?

He felt inexplicably tense. "I swear I won't tell another soul."

"I've formed a very powerful Golden Core," Qi Yuan said calmly, though inwardly he was preening. Time to show off his Star Golden Core again!

"

Hm

?" Thunder was confused.

A powerful Golden Core? What nonsense. No matter how powerful, it is still just a Golden Core. I have been a True God for years. A Golden Core is less than dirt.

"So what?"

Qi Yuan pointed at the sky. "My Golden Core is a star. Look up, see that? That's my core.”

Thunder snapped. "Are you mocking me?!"

Qi Yuan sighed. "Old man, your vision is too narrow. They say once people reach middle age, they can't accept new things."

"You call that a new thing? No matter how new, a Golden Core can't be a star!" Thunder nearly cursed him out. Was this a joke?

"You don't believe me?"

"Who would?"

"Perfect timing. I'm about to form another Golden Core. Keep your eyes wide open. Soon, there'll be another small sun in the sky."

The True Sun Fire was burning and devouring the second star. Tonight, it should be finished. Hence why Qi Yuan hadn't slept.

Thunder snorted. "You really can brag, if I'd had half your skill with words when I was young, I wouldn't have struggled to find a wife! If your Golden Core is that sun, I'll eat all the shit in the Mortal Heart World!"