Chapter 510: Forty Years Later, Demigod Zhao Xing and Ancient Luo River Also Came?

Zhao Xing’s sincere question made Yu Ying feel completely uneasy.

She had only refined a little over 8,000 cubic units and was quite pleased with herself before coming here. This person had refined 180,000 cubic units and was still asking if it was a lot!

Yu Ying began to doubt life itself. Could the talent gap between people be this immense?

She and Emperor Chen An received the Earth Alchemy Technique at the same time, and she had even studied other Earth Alchemy techniques previously. Yet, she couldn't even match a fraction of his output?

"Daoist Chen An, what level have you cultivated your Earth Alchemy Technique to?" Yu Ying asked cautiously.

"The third level." Zhao Xing had actually reached the great perfection stage of the third level, but there was no need to be so specific with Yu Ying.

"Oh my heavens..." Yu Ying's pupils seemed to vibrate like lightning.

She had seen prodigies, but never one like this. He had only acquired the Earth Alchemy Technique twenty years ago and had already cultivated it to the third level! In comparison, her own level, having just entered the second level, was painstakingly slow.

"Daoist Chen An, your speed is remarkable. Could you teach me?" Yu Ying's attitude became respectful.

Zhao Xing nodded. He was idle anyway, so he might as well build some goodwill with a passerby.

"Daoist Yu Ying, what do you not understand?"

Yu Ying immediately opened her palm, and wisps of magic power constructed a physical model of her Earth Alchemy Technique.

"This is a model of my site east of Moon-Gazing City. I don't know where the problem is; please advise me."

Zhao Xing only took one look and noticed several rough and insufficiently detailed areas in Yu Ying's model.

"The Earth Alchemy Technique is a combination of five methods: the Earth Palace Method, the Profound Earth Method, the Fissure Earth Method, the Earth Repository Method, and the Meridian Guidance Method. The spells are the same set, but they must be adapted to local conditions and guided by circumstances. Your physical model is too rigid, exactly like what's described in the Daoist texts. How can that work? Not to mention that different earth veins have different characteristics, even with your current model, your treasure-refining earth palace doesn't adapt to the strength and weakness cycles of the earth veins. When 10,000 cubic units of Nine Yin River water enter, probably only about 20% of it is utilized."

"How can it be only 20%?" Yu Ying asked, puzzled. "I clearly felt at least 50% was utilized."

"No," Zhao Xing shook his head. "If the Nine Yin River water isn't utilized, it will impact the earth palace, reducing the overall power of the spell. Although you might feel it's balanced, can a grand Yin-Yang cycle be the same as a small Yin-Yang cycle? You might originally produce 5,000 cubic units of Bone Spirit Crystal per month, but if that became 100 cubic units every three days, would you still think you're fast?"

Yu Ying said, feeling ashamed, "Then how should I solve it?"

"Among the six methods, the treasure-refining earth palace is like an alchemist's cauldron or an artificer's furnace. I haven't been to your territory, so I don't know the actual conditions. But you could first add one or two layers of the Meridian Guidance Method around the outer perimeter of the earth palace as support, like this."

Zhao Xing extended a finger and traced a line on the model in Yu Ying's palm.

Yu Ying felt as if a curved rod had appeared around it, passing through the earth palace, like a rotating skewer during barbecuing.

"This way, your refining process will likely become more balanced. However, as I just said, I don't know if your problem lies in the treasure-refining earth palace or the Reverting Primordial Meridian Guidance. The specific adjustments will depend on you."

Yu Ying carefully observed the unique magic power rod Zhao Xing had inserted and fell into deep thought.

A long time later, she suddenly came to a realization. She bowed to Zhao Xing and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Daoist brother. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

A true expert's ability is apparent at first glance. Zhao Xing, without even seeing her actual terrain, could suggest improvements to her Earth Alchemy Technique, which utterly impressed Yu Ying. She now truly believed that Zhao Xing had refined 180,000 cubic units in twenty years. No wonder the three disciples of the Divine Fire Sect were willing to follow Zhao Xing; with this talent, she even wanted to follow him.

"Given Emperor Chen An's talent, he will probably soon become an Earth God Official. It's a pity he already has a Dao companion, otherwise..."

Little did Zhao Xing know of Yu Ying's elaborate inner thoughts. He had simply given casual guidance and hadn't considered what benefits the other party could bring him.

"Seventy percent of 180,000 cubic units must be submitted, leaving only thirty percent for myself, which is less than 60,000 Bone Spirit Crystals. Even if I can get 50% after this tribute feast, it will still be very difficult to gather enough resources to break through to the Half-God realm in a short time... No, I must accelerate my efforts to accumulate wealth."

Zhao Xing looked at Yu Ying and casually asked, "Daoist friend, you arrived here quite early. Do you know of any places where one can try their luck? Are there any rumors of becoming rich overnight?"

Yu Ying mused, "The Myriad Soul Well Secret Realm is a place where you can try your luck. I heard that someone dug up a divine-grade Soul Crystal there. However, I don't know where the Myriad Soul Well Secret Realm is or how to enter it. Only those led in by an Earth God Official or holders of a second-tier Fire Seed Ring from the Fire Source Divine Temple know. Besides that, there are some outlandish rumors originating from a wildfire barrier on the east side of Yu Divine Continent. Rumor has it that someone once ventured into that blazing wildfire barrier and discovered many ancient Bone Cities, acquiring powerful Bone Bodies. However, the Wildfire Barrier is a restricted area; even a Half-God's True Spirit would be scorched there. I entered its peripheral regions and couldn't withstand it after advancing five hundred miles, nor did I see any treasures. It seems these rumors might be exaggerated."

Yu Ying mentioned it casually, but Zhao Xing took note.

He possessed the palm bone of the Snow Auspice God of Fortune, which could briefly grant him fortune equivalent to "Thirty of the Great Dao." It would be a great waste not to use it for treasure hunting.

"Myriad Soul Well Secret Realm, Wildfire Barrier..." Zhao Xing committed them to memory.

Before long, the two arrived at the location of the tribute feast. In the center of Moon-Gazing City, a flaming Vajra Ring appeared.

The Vajra Ring, with a radius of two hundred meters, stood in the center of the plaza. Passing through it led to an expanse under a starry sky.

Under the starry sky, seven rainbow bridges connected to the ring, with the other end leading to a magnificent palace surrounded by stars—the Yu Divine Palace.

This tribute feast would be presided over by Qi Yuan, the God of Mechanisms and Freedom, one of the Great God Officials.

His way of presiding was unique: at the end of the rainbow bridge was the palace gate, where two mechanical beast heads with wide-open mouths stood.

Zhao Xing saw the people in line throwing items into the left beast head, then receiving something from the right beast head before entering the Yu Divine Palace through the gate.

Each time someone entered, the clouds above the Yu Divine Palace glowed with golden light, some bright, some faint.

As Zhao Xing got closer, he saw that the left beast head was spitting out bone-like torches, with flames burning at their tips, resembling large incense sticks.

"Is Yu God a God of Priests?" Zhao Xing was momentarily stunned by this sight.

Accepting incense offerings easily brought to mind the profession of a priest.

"Not necessarily," Zhao Xing thought to himself. "Many deities can lend power to their believers, not just priests."

He used to be able to borrow power from Old Qing. For example, during the incident at the Transmission Tower, he borrowed Qing Yuzi's divine power and obtained a divine-level technique from Void Ancestor's Rebirth Bone.

"Sky Patrol Divine Guard Zhao Xing, please present your tribute." When it was Zhao Xing's turn, Venerable Jin Yue, standing by the right beast head, prompted him.

"Yes." Zhao Xing took out his storage ring containing Bone Spirit Stones, respectfully extended it into the beast head, and then the ring swiftly vanished.

Immediately after, the left beast head spat out bone torches, eighteen in total, each with an exceptionally large flame.

Venerable Jin Yue hadn't paid much attention to this new Sky Patrol Divine Guard, but when he saw Zhao Xing actually receive eighteen 'Bone Incenses,' a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"Eighteen Bone Spirit Incenses, that means 180,000 cubic units of tribute. Such a massive gain in just twenty years?" Venerable Jin Yue couldn't help but regard Zhao Xing with higher esteem.

In contrast, Yu Ying had received a smaller Bone Spirit Incense, and only one.

"Proceed inside to worship." Venerable Jin Yue's voice was noticeably softer than before.

Being able to refine so many Bone Spirit Crystals also indicated potential.

Perhaps he would become another Earth God Official in the future.

"Understood."

Zhao Xing held the incense and walked forward diligently. After entering the palace gate, there was a long staircase.

At the top of the stairs, past the threshold, lay the interior of the Yu Divine Palace.

At this moment, all sounds vanished.

Between heaven and earth, only a divine statue above his head shimmered.

The Bone Spirit Incense quickly burned out, the golden light grew even brighter, and a blurry human silhouette even appeared.

Zhao Xing couldn't see clearly and didn't dare to look up, only worshipping honestly as per the rules: "Your subordinate respectfully bows to Yu God!"

"Om."

Golden light flickered, and something floated over. This was the feedback, a reward.

Zhao Xing didn't know that the blurry figure had cast an extra glance his way when bestowing the reward.

At the same time, his inner world seemed to tremble slightly.

However, the entire process was very brief. Zhao Xing felt an item appear in his hand, and then he was transported away by the golden light.

The next moment, he appeared in a spacious hall, directly seated.

The atmosphere around him was noticeably more relaxed. Some people were conversing, while others were engrossed in eating and drinking.

Venerable Lan Chuan was seated next to him.

When Zhao Xing appeared, Venerable Lan Chuan glanced at him from the corner of his eye, then showed a hint of surprise.

"Zhao Xing, why are you here? And you were rewarded with a Myriad Soul Token?"

Venerable Lan Chuan's gaze fell on the talisman in Zhao Xing's hand, and he became even more astonished.

Zhao Xing recovered his wits: "Divine Official Lan Chuan, I appeared here after completing my worship."

Divine Official Lan Chuan immediately asked, "How many levels have you cultivated the Earth Alchemy Technique I gave you?"

Zhao Xing replied, "The third level, great perfection."

"Hiss!"

Divine Official Lan Chuan couldn't help but gasp, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"I only gave you this secret technique twenty years ago, and you've already cultivated it to the great perfection of the third level? No wonder you're seated here."

Zhao Xing glanced around. As far as he could see, the hall was filled with Half-Gods of the twelfth and thirteenth ranks. His appearance as an Emperor was remarkably conspicuous.

Many people noticed Zhao Xing's arrival and cast probing glances. However, Venerable Lan Chuan immediately waved his hand, and an earth energy barrier appeared, blocking their probes.

"Lan Chuan, don't be so petty. What's wrong with taking a look? An Emperor has appeared at the Divine Official's feast. Is he under Venerable Lan Chuan's command? That's interesting. Lan Chuan found a treasure."

Numerous voices echoed.

Venerable Lan Chuan said proudly, "Go on, go on, what's there to see? If you want to look, go look at your own subordinates."

With the inside and outside completely separated, Venerable Lan Chuan stared at Zhao Xing, his eyes filled with admiration.

"Zhao Xing, you are truly surprising. I underestimated your potential."

"Venerable, you flatter me. It's all thanks to the excellent teachings in the Daoist texts you left behind," Zhao Xing said modestly.

"Hahaha, I've given the Earth Alchemy Technique to so many subordinates, but only one other person besides you has cultivated it to the third level. You don't need to be modest," Venerable Lan Chuan said, very pleased with Zhao Xing's performance.

Those present were all Earth God Officials, and even Heaven God Officials. Zhao Xing's appearance brought him great prestige.

"Come, eat quickly. Everything on this table is a treasure for you," Venerable Lan Chuan said, pointing to the constantly appearing dishes on the table. "Digesting this meal will be equivalent to a hundred years of your arduous cultivation. You can have my share too."

"Thank you, Divine Official." Zhao Xing didn't stand on ceremony and began to feast heartily.

Eating at the feast was delightful. With every bite, he could feel his True Spirit growing stronger, his magic power increasing, and his Dharma Body transforming to a higher level.

Zhao Xing fully immersed himself in the grand task of digestion, losing track of time.

The dishes were finally finished and no longer provided.

"Quite absorbed in your meal, weren't you?" Venerable Lan Chuan teased as he saw Zhao Xing look up.

"My apologies, Venerable." Zhao Xing glanced around and noticed the banquet had dispersed.

"For this tribute, you were rewarded with a Myriad Soul Token. In twenty years, I will take you into the Myriad Soul Well Secret Realm," Venerable Lan Chuan said.

"Furthermore, this is the fourth level of the Earth Alchemy Technique. If you work a little harder, perhaps you can break through before entering the Myriad Soul Well Secret Realm."

"Yes, your subordinate will definitely cultivate diligently." Zhao Xing took the Daoist text.

Returning the same way, exiting the golden ring, the once-every-twenty-year tribute feast concluded.

Upon returning to Moon-Gazing City, Venerable Jin Yue looked at him differently.

"Emperor Chen An, you've been in Moon-Gazing City for twenty years, and I haven't quite fulfilled my duty as a host. Divine Official Lan Chuan and I have a good relationship. These 100,000 high-grade Soul Crystals should be of some use for your breakthrough; consider it a small token of my regard."

Zhao Xing was startled. 100,000 high-grade Soul Crystals?

Yu Ying, standing nearby, was consumed with envy upon hearing this. 100,000 high-grade Soul Crystals! How could Divine Official Jin Yue fulfill his host's duty and not include her? She had also been there for twenty years!

She yearned expectantly, but Venerable Jin Yue showed no intention of offering a second share.

Venerable Jin Yue glanced at Yu Ying, thinking, "What standing do you have to warrant me fulfilling my duty as a host?"

Zhao Xing's attendance at the Divine Official's feast proved that his qualifications had been recognized by Yu God. Barring any accidents, he would absolutely become an Earth God Official, or even a Heaven God Official, in the future.

If he were bolder, he might even be investing in a future Great God Official!

100,000 Soul Crystals? To him, it was merely a trifle.

As for Yu Ying, she had no investment value whatsoever and was simply ignored.

"Many thanks, Venerable Jin. Chen An feels undeserving," Zhao Xing said, though his hand clutched the bone ring tightly.

"Feeling undeserving is precisely what I want..." Venerable Jin Yue smiled slightly. "I said it's just a small token. If you ever have any issues in Moon-Gazing City in the future, you can always find me. Divine Official Lan Chuan and I have an extraordinary relationship. If you're his person, you're essentially my person too."

"Extraordinary relationship" was nonsense; at most, it was slightly better than average. But at this moment, it was just an excuse.

Zhao Xing no longer declined, accepted the Soul Crystals, thanked him, and departed.

"Daoist brother is truly enviable," Yu Ying said, consumed with envy. Venerable Jin Yue had casually given Zhao Xing 100,000 Soul Crystals, yet didn't even glance at her. Alas, comparisons can be maddening.

"Yu Ying, do you lack these Soul Crystals? You're a Half-God, and I'm only an Emperor."

"Who doesn't lack high-grade Soul Crystals?" Yu Ying said with a bitter smile. "But this is your good fortune. If he really were to give them to me, I wouldn't be blessed enough to receive them."

"Daoist brother, get in. I'll give you a ride since it's on my way."

"Eh? Aren't you going east? How is this on your way?"

"I'm going the way of 'favor.' Daoist brother, please give me some face."

"Hahaha. Then I won't decline."

Returning to cultivate at the ten soul wells on the Barren Plains, Zhao Xing resumed his days of 'farming' and development.

The difficulty of the fourth level of the Earth Alchemy Technique was far greater than the third. Venerable Lan Chuan, when giving it to him, hadn't expected him to master it in a short period.

Due to his outstanding performance, Zhao Xing only needed to contribute 30% for his next tribute.

"This way, in ten years, I'll have 900,000 high-grade Soul Crystals and approximately 300,000 Bone Spirit Crystals. I can consider first separating the soul body and allowing my main body to break through to the Half-God realm," Zhao Xing mused. "Then, I'll enhance the remaining split souls."

As his Dharma Body recovered, his Life Palace reappeared, and the split souls of the Primordial Grass Person once again divided into individual entities within the Life Palace. Fusion was only temporary; division was the norm.

Now Zhao Xing could choose to prioritize enhancing his main body's split soul, which would also help him control the split souls of the Primordial Grass Person technique and prevent them from being affected by side effects.

"In twenty years, Ayiso should also have completed his trials. I wonder if he'll become an Earth God Official in one go."

A Rank 13 Medical Venerable spending sixty years on an assessment; it wouldn't take nearly that long if he were only aiming to become a Sky Patrol Divine Guard.

It seems Ayiso also wanted to achieve his goal in one go. If he were merely a Sky Patrol Divine Guard, Zhao Xing was also one, and there would be no opportunity to harm him. But if he reached a higher rank, it would be easier to find an opening.

"Now it's a race against time. If I break through after Ayiso becomes an Earth God Official, I'll still be at some risk and will need to rely on medicine to cope. If I've already broken through to Half-God, then according to the Divine Mirror's deductions, I can handle Ayiso even without consuming medicine."

Time flowed on. Zhao Xing's daily routine on the Soul Well Plains consisted of cultivation, treasure refining, digesting advancement resources, strengthening his True Spirit, and comprehending the fourth level of the Earth Alchemy Technique and the Nine Marshes Divine Marquis Transformation Method.

Occasionally, he would communicate with Yu Ying, inquire about matters within their circle, and pay attention to whether any new Earth God Officials had emerged.

Bai Lanjun and the other two were responsible for gathering information from outside Yu Divine Continent.

In the blink of an eye, eighteen years passed.

The Soul Crystal Plains, bathed in warm spring sunlight, were vibrant with life. This place was now completely different from the barren land it once was.

Beneath the ground, it was as if there were a sun. Utilizing the Three Earth Energies to control the Three Heaven Energies, it formed a cyclical flow of seasons, bringing about the changes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

"This is the fourth level of the Earth Alchemy Technique: Earth Governing Heavenly Times."

"Venerable Lan Chuan is truly a genius."

Zhao Xing couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Due to the Bone God Domain, there was no Solar Star here, only a Lunar Star, and the Heavenly Timing method was extremely suppressed.

However, after cultivating the fourth level of the Earth Alchemy Technique, this small area of the Soul Well Plains had become a self-contained world.

"Given time, could Venerable Lan Chuan also establish his Dao and seize heavenly secrets?"

Zhao Xing thought it highly possible. If he completed the Grand Dao trials, he might achieve something similar to Yu God or Moon God.

Perhaps not that high a level, but creating a small Grotto-Heaven was possible.

"'Earth Refining Heaven'—is this a path to Daoist enlightenment for the Earth Advantage faction?" Zhao Xing mused.

Following this path, if he became a god in the future, could he consider using this Dao? With minor and major attainments, becoming a Divine General shouldn't be a problem, right?

"I wonder what benefits seizing heavenly secrets actually brings."

Dismissing the distracting thoughts in his mind, Zhao Xing took the final step.

"I'll eat!"

A total of 300,000 high-grade Soul Crystals and Bone Spirit Stones were all consumed by Zhao Xing in one gulp.

His True Spirit's fire seed seemed to have been fed a massive amount of fuel, igniting with fierce intensity.

His True Spirit transformed first, crossing the threshold of the ninth tribulation. As it was within the Bone God Domain, no True Spirit tribulation occurred here.

Zhao Xing glanced at his panel and saw that it now displayed him as a Half-God of Nine Tribulations.

"Yin-Yang and Five Elements, Life, Destruction, Karma, Darkness, Space-Time... countless fundamental Great Daos clearly appeared before my eyes." Zhao Xing felt his True Spirit was clearer than ever before.

His spells naturally broke through as well, and magic power continuously emerged from his Qi vortex.

Even the distant Mist Barrier appeared somewhat fainter.

"Breaking through the barrier of conventional knowledge, attaining the Dao in the ethereal realm—this is a Half-God level True Spirit."

"Dharma Realm, manifest!"

Zhao Xing casually cast the Five Finger Mountain, but now the Five Finger Mountain was no longer a physical entity.

With a single thought, countless earth vein energies surged forth, meticulously forming a small world. Within this small world, Five Finger Mountains continuously appeared and expanded in a cycle.

"To cast this move, I can draw upon geographical advantages or rely solely on the Extreme Land Mustard Seed Mountain. The attack range and power are completely different from before," Zhao Xing thought to himself.

"Although it's only a first-tier Dharma Realm, it's far stronger than the secret techniques of the nine tiers of reincarnation. The utilization of the Great Dao's essence has undergone a qualitative change."

"No wonder the Eight Directions Divine Mirror said my chances of defeating Ayiso would be much higher once I become a Half-God."

"Assuming I don't become a Half-God, I would need to rely on too much external power. Even with all my methods unleashed, I would still have to pay the price of side effects to contend with Ayiso."

Zhao Xing felt the surging magic power and was full of confidence.

For the next two years, his breakthroughs continued without cessation.

Seven more split souls broke through to the level of Nine Tribulation True Spirits.

Benefiting from the Primordial Grass Person's passive division, Zhao Xing could now choose to temporarily merge these seven split souls, allowing his spells to gain a much stronger amplification.

He could also let the split souls reside and act within the Grass Person clones. Since his inner world could be opened, he now effectively possessed seven Half-God level clones.

"Temporarily merging split souls gives greater spell power, while dispersing them is suitable for more complex environments, such as escaping or tracking."

Zhao Xing quickly retracted his clones because Yu Ying had driven to his territory.

"Daoist brother, the tribute feast is about to begin. I came to pick you up since it's on my way," Yu Ying said with a smile.

She was dressed purely and simply, with clear eyes and a gentle demeanor.

Fu Mengzhen, standing nearby, eyed Yu Ying with hostility: "For the past twenty years, this hussy has been constantly running here. She's shameless! His Majesty's dual cultivation sessions have even decreased; it must be because of her!"

Fu Mengzhen wished she could tear Yu Ying's clothes off, then cast a spell to show her beloved that this hussy's purity and gentle demeanor were all feigned.

But she held back because she didn't want to upset Zhao Xing. After all, although Yu Ying's gaze was suggestive, she hadn't actually overstepped any boundaries.

Furthermore, she was currently here to invite him to the feast, so she couldn't spoil her beloved's important business.

"Daoist Yu, thank you for the trouble," Zhao Xing said with a smile.

"No trouble at all. Thanks to your guidance over the years, my territory's harvest has been much greater than in the previous two decades," Yu Ying said, looking at Zhao Xing with admiration.

Over these twenty years, she frequently visited Zhao Xing's territory to humbly seek advice.

Zhao Xing was also generous. Guiding another person's cultivation allowed him to gain some insights, and moreover, Yu Ying's terrain could serve as a reference.

There were some ideas he didn't want to test in his own territory for fear of affecting his harvest, but he could try them in Yu Ying's territory.

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Shall we go then?"

"Okay."

Fu Mengzhen watched her beloved about to get into the carriage, then suddenly lunged into Zhao Xing's embrace: "Your Majesty, please go and return soon! Your concubine will be waiting for you at home!"

"Alright, you should go back now," Zhao Xing nodded. Over the years, he had grown accustomed to Fu Mengzhen's actions. If he deliberately resisted, it might actually shorten the 'medicinal' effect.

Yu Ying continued to watch with a smile, adopting a posture of blessing.

The tribute process in Moon-Gazing City remained the same.

However, this time Zhao Xing received even more 'incense offerings'.

His gains once again astonished Yu Ying and Jin Yue, because in this twenty-year period, Zhao Xing's output had multiplied tenfold compared to the last!

"This person is simply a prodigy among cultivators. I've never seen such immense progress," Jin Yue secretly marveled. "Output reflects ability. He must already rank among the top ten Sky Patrol Divine Guards."

After worshipping the god, Zhao Xing's reward this time was the East Lord Token.

He could visit the East Lord Temple once more to receive a divine power baptism.

Afterward, he attended the Divine Official's feast as usual to eat and drink, which also served as an opportunity for Divine Officials from various regions to socialize.

However, this time Zhao Xing saw an "acquaintance."

"Ayiso, he's become an Earth God Official."

Ayiso sat beside a Heaven God Official, and the talisman on his person was that of an Earth God Official.

When Zhao Xing appeared and sat next to Venerable Lan Chuan, Ayiso even smiled at Zhao Xing.

He thought he was invisible to Zhao Xing, and that the other party didn't know his background.

He hadn't even considered that his every secret had already been seen through by the Eight Directions Divine Mirror.

Ayiso, now an Earth God Official, smiled as he looked at Zhao Xing, but inwardly he was planning: "In sixty-one years, this fellow has become a Sky Patrol Divine Guard and attended the Divine Official's feast twice. His progress is very fast. He must have obtained some kind of inheritance, likely the things my master wants. I must act quickly, otherwise, if he becomes an Earth God Official, I don't know when I'll be able to complete my mission."

Dan Ye, God of Freedom, had ordered him to capture Zhao Xing and bring him back to be "devoured."

Ayiso had always kept this plan in mind, and over the years, he had been inquiring about Zhao Xing's whereabouts.

Because Zhao Xing's achievements after becoming a Sky Patrol Divine Guard were brilliant and cultivators of agricultural techniques were relatively few, Ayiso had noticed Zhao Xing forty years ago.

"Judging by his aura, he's already a ninth-tier Half-God," Ayiso said. "I need to find an opportunity to act soon."

Zhao Xing was also formulating plans. Waiting idly for death was absolutely not his style. He also wanted to get rid of Ayiso as soon as possible, otherwise, with someone constantly trying to harm him, he couldn't sleep peacefully or cultivate in peace.

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened to Zhao Xing.

The Great God Official 'Qi Yuan' suddenly appeared at the Divine Official's feast, with a figure standing beside him. It was this figure that made Zhao Xing's pupils constrict sharply.

"Everyone, by the order of Yu God, I announce a major event!"

Swish, swish, swish.

All the Divine Officials rose, stopping their eating.

"Five years ago, a Venerable came to Moyuan City, completed the 'Revival of Dead Seeds' challenge, gained Yu God's recognition, was granted a Grand Dao Divine Weapon, and was made the fifth Great God Official with the rank of Venerable! He is the one beside me, Venerable Luo He!"

Zhao Xing's gaze fell on the man beside 'Qi Yuan,' whose Dharma robe was embroidered with a large tree, its leaves faintly showing the flow of time essence.

Name: Gu LuoheTrue Spirit: Rank 15Primordial Dao Body: Rank 16Age: 8521 years

When Zhao Xing's gaze fell upon Gu Luohe, the latter seemed to sense something and looked back in his direction.

However, his eyes were full of arrogance and confidence, and his demeanor was sharp and unreserved.

"Great God Official Luo He, these are the more outstanding Heaven and Earth God Officials from the past twenty years. Oh, and there's also a Divine Guard," 'Qi Yuan' said with a smile.

"You can choose some of them to become your subordinates," 'Qi Yuan' said, smiling at 'Venerable Luo He'.

Gu Luohe nodded, and his finger slowly pointed in Zhao Xing's direction.