Chapter 974: Like Divine Assistance

Divine King Langwo’s eyes darted around as she smiled, “Divine King Shujun died in battle in the Blood Rust Zone during the Primordial Era. By then, we had already migrated to the Great Void. It would have been impossible for a Divine King to escape into the Great Void because, at that time, no one would have told you where it was.”

On the altar, Divine King Shujun let out a disgruntled huff.

However, Divine King Langwo was not wrong.

Although future generations called them Creator Spirits and regarded them as the Creator Spirit race, the Creator Spirits themselves were divided into different tribes and factions, each with their own grievances and disputes.

Just as conflict exists wherever there are people, so it was among the Creator Spirits.

The Three Kings of the Primordial Era were among the more powerful factions at the time, with the strongest being the Grand Emperor. Besides the Three Kings, numerous other powers vied for influence, making for a lively but turbulent period.

The Three Kings were at odds with each other, and there was a significant rift between them and the Grand Emperor. Coupled with some factions allying with the Ancient Gods, their defeat, subsequent annihilation, and disappearance from the world were not accidental but inevitable.

At that time, Shujun’s reputation among the Three Kings was indeed notorious, and it was true that no one would have told him the true location of the Great Void.

Divine King Langwo pondered for a moment, then smiled, “In that case, Divine King Shujun must have encountered the Saint Infant outside, hid within his body, and used his spirit and vital qi to revive himself. However, since the revival wasn’t complete, your strength remains low.”

Divine King Shujun huffed again, growing even more displeased that the woman had guessed correctly once more.

He had intended to assert his authority as a Divine King of the Primordial Era, but unexpectedly, she had discerned his origin with just a few words, completely undermining his imposing presence.

Divine King Langwo continued, “Divine King Shujun, you are a guest from afar and have brought the Saint Infant with you. Naturally, the Creator Spirits of this shore will treat you with courtesy. Someone, please bring a seat for Divine King Shujun, right next to me.”

Xiu Zhong stepped forward, lifted Divine King Shujun’s head from the altar, and placed it onto a grand seat that had been brought and positioned beside Divine King Langwo.

Within Divine King Shujun’s eye sockets, his two large eyeballs bounced and rolled, eager to speak, yet he couldn't formulate anything that might salvage his dignity.

Qin Mu thought to himself, "This woman is formidable. With just a few words, she's completely settled Divine King Shujun, leaving him speechless. She truly lives up to her reputation as the leader of the remaining Creator Spirits, having held her ground against the Emperor for so long."

To be able to contend equally with the Emperor, and even assimilate the Divine Treasure Heavenly Palace cultivation system while keeping pace with the times, Divine King Langwo demonstrated extraordinary vision, breadth of mind, and strategic acumen!

During the era of the Three Kings, the Creator Spirits, though ruling the cosmos, were essentially primitive tribes. However, under Divine King Langwo’s leadership, despite their diminished status, the Creator Spirits had advanced considerably.

Divine King Langwo cast a deep glance at Qin Mu. Her voice echoed in his mind, saying, “You are human, not a Creator Spirit.”

Qin Mu felt a chill run down his spine and nodded silently.

It was only natural for Divine King Langwo to deduce he wasn’t a Creator Spirit, and denial would be futile.

Since Shujun had already admitted they came from outside to this shore world, and Creator Spirits from outside were extinct, Qin Mu could not possibly be one. Given Divine King Langwo’s intelligence, this was an easy conclusion to draw.

“Don’t worry. The third prophecy states that a Saint Infant will descend, but it doesn’t specify that the infant must be a Creator Spirit. Perhaps you truly are the Saint Infant.”

The pearl ornament on Divine King Langwo’s forehead emitted a soft, pearly glow as her voice continued in Qin Mu’s mind, “However, if a human were to become the Saint Infant and visit the Ancestral Spirit Realm to meet past ancestral spirits, they would likely be put to death by the enraged ancestors. Even if the ancestral spirits spare you, my own people would surely kill you if they learned your true identity.”

Qin Mu blinked.

Divine King Langwo continued, “Nevertheless, I can choose not to expose your identity. Even if your identity were revealed, my status is sufficient to protect you, both from my people and before the ancestral spirits in the Ancestral Spirit Realm. But before that, you must pass the trials set by me and the other tribal chiefs.”

Qin Mu let out a low groan.

He, too, felt completely at this woman’s mercy.

After concluding her mental communication with him, Divine King Langwo smiled sweetly, “My lords, since a Saint Infant has descended, this infant must possess extraordinary spiritual sense, physical prowess, combat abilities, and wisdom to lead our people from this shore and back to the ancestral land. Therefore, I propose the assessment be divided into four stages. Given that the Saint Infant is not yet two years old, the first trial, testing spiritual sense, will be compared against an adult Creator Spirit.”

Xiu Zhong said to Qin Mu, “Didn’t I tell you it wouldn’t be dangerous?”

Qin Mu breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him.

Divine King Langwo continued, “The second trial will test physical prowess, also against an adult Creator Spirit. The third will test combat abilities, similarly. For the fourth trial, testing wisdom, I will personally administer the assessment. Do any of you have objections?”

Xiu Zhong smiled at Qin Mu, “See? Four simple trials. With the Saint Infant’s abilities, you’ll surely pass with ease!”

Qin Mu felt a little apprehensive. The trials of physical prowess and combat abilities seemed ordinary, but he realized he knew very little about the Creator Spirits’ physical combat techniques or their spiritual sense visualization combat methods!

The various tribal chiefs whispered among themselves for a moment, and none raised any objections.

“I object!”

On the grand seat, Shujun’s large head bounced slightly, and he chuckled, “These four trials are far too simple! The Saint Infant is, after all, my disciple. Such minor tests will naturally be a breeze for him!”

Qin Mu was furious. "This fellow is trying to make things difficult for me!"

Divine King Langwo chuckled, “Divine King Shujun, you might not know, but these four trials, though seemingly simple, are actually quite challenging. The first trial, testing spiritual sense, involves visualizing creation. However, it's not against one adult Creator Spirit, but nine. If he can suppress the spiritual senses of all nine Creator Spirits and successfully visualize the creation, then he passes.”

Xiu Zhong’s expression subtly shifted, and the other tribal chiefs also couldn’t help but look uneasy.

Shujun chuckled, “Nine adult Creator Spirits interfering with his visualization means a clash of spiritual senses. The slightest mistake and the Saint Infant could be blasted into an imbecile by their spiritual power. Now this trial is more like it, somewhat interesting. Disciple, are you afraid?”

“I’m not afraid,” Qin Mu replied with an earnest smile, his gaze fixed on Shujun’s large head.

Shujun felt a shiver down his spine under Qin Mu’s stare. He thought, "If I return to the primordial stone, this brat definitely won't let me off. But who would lend me their vital qi and spiritual sense to restore my body? I still have to go back..."

Divine King Langwo gave a few instructions, and soon after, nine strong adult Creator Spirits were chosen from the various tribes.

“The Saint Infant is to visualize the sacred artifact of the Xiu clan,” Divine King Langwo stated.

Divine King Langwo looked at Xiu Zhong, who, after a slight hesitation, gently raised his hand. A treasure slowly floated up, revealing itself to be a bead that hovered before Qin Mu.

“Saint Infant, look closely,” Xiu Zhong instructed.

His spiritual sense erupted, activating the bead, which instantly expanded, transforming into a celestial world suspended above the altar!

Within this spherical celestial world, lands were embedded on the bead’s inner surface. Thousands of mountains and rivers appeared carved from exquisite jade, their forms creating magnificent runes. Countless peaks rose and fell, their structures incredibly intricate.

The flow of rivers, mountain streams, and waterfalls also formed distinct runic patterns, with extremely complex connections between all the various runes!

Most importantly, at the center of the bead was a divine city, similar in structure to the Heavenly Palace’s Jade Capital City, complete with ancient god-like deities and demons!

Upon closer inspection, one would discover infinite details hidden within these ancient god-like deities and demons!

Cold sweat beaded on Shujun’s forehead as he muttered to himself, “Divine King Langwo, that little brat, is planning to kill the Saint Infant... no, kill Qin Mu. Such a complex visualization—not only can he not do it, but even I would struggle. The control over spiritual sense required is too precise. These Creator Spirits have completely abandoned tradition; why make a single bead so complicated?”

Qin Mu’s vertical eye between his brows opened, and a curtain of light shot forth from it, like an incredibly fine plow, meticulously scouring every corner of the Xiu clan’s sacred artifact—every mountain, river, and the Jade Capital City itself.

Qin Mu closed his eyes and sat motionless on the altar. Below, over a hundred thousand Creator Spirits watched him in tense silence.

Suddenly, Qin Mu opened his eyes and said, “I’m ready.”

Divine King Langwo said, “The nine Creator Spirits will launch spiritual attacks to disrupt your visualization. Do not be careless.”

Qin Mu nodded.

Divine King Langwo gestured to the nine Creator Spirits. Immediately, their spiritual senses erupted, surging forth from their third eyes between their brows. Though invisible, this mighty power conjured storms and thunder, hurtling towards Qin Mu on the altar!

The instant the nine Creator Spirits unleashed their spiritual senses, Qin Mu’s own spiritual sense surged out with a roar. However, he did not begin visualizing the bead. Instead, he channeled all his spiritual power directly towards the nine Creator Spirits!

*Rumble—*

The area around the altar vibrated violently as ten powerful spiritual senses collided. Qin Mu’s spiritual sense abruptly transformed into a vast Grand-Heaven, crushing the spiritual senses of the nine adult Creator Spirits. In an instant, he overwhelmed them, forcing their spiritual power back into their brows!

“Seal!”

He roared, and the nine Creator Spirits’ bodies shook violently. The rhomboid vertical eyes on their brows were instantly veiled, sealed layer by layer by his spiritual sense, preventing them from mobilizing their spiritual power to break through.

After sealing all nine individuals, Qin Mu withdrew his spiritual sense and began visualizing the creation.

“Now *this* is the Saint Infant!”

The Tribal Chief of the Dongming clan couldn’t help but exclaim admiringly, “If he had focused solely on visualizing the Xiu clan’s Jade Capital Pearl, those nine would have taken advantage of him and perhaps even blasted him into an imbecile. But by sealing their spiritual senses, he can now visualize at his leisure, undisturbed.”

The other tribal chiefs also nodded in agreement. Can Nu said, “Now we just have to see if he can visualize the Jade Capital Pearl.”

Before their words had even faded, thousands of mountains and rivers erupted around Qin Mu as if from thin air. Topography, hydrology, and celestial phenomena, almost identical to the grotto-heaven within the Jade Capital Pearl, all materialized.

Furthermore, a phantom image of the Jade Capital City also emerged, complete with gates, walls, various houses, palaces, and grand halls, each corresponding perfectly to the Jade Capital Pearl. Even the ancient god-like deities and demons were fully visualized by Qin Mu, their structures so intricate and complex that they surpassed even the original Jade Capital Pearl!

“It’s as if Heaven is aiding him, as if Heaven is aiding him!”

Numerous Creator Spirits exclaimed in astonishment and praise, “It’s even more complex than the Jade Capital Pearl, with more details! Truly worthy of being the Saint Infant born from the Primordial Stone, here to guide us!”

Shujun rolled his eyes repeatedly, thinking, "If it were me, I'd probably have been blasted into an imbecile by now... No, I wouldn't be blasted into an imbecile; I don't have a brain..."