Chapter 166 - 148: Even if a moth flies into the fire, I will fearlessly persevere (this is the remaining 3000 words from yesterday) !
In the peaceful and tranquil small mountain village, over a dozen willow branches were dancing, emitting a faint green glow. Although most of the tree trunks were charred, they exuded a vitality that was in complete contrast to their appearance.
Little Dot stood quietly in front of the willow branches. He had a good private relationship with several boys of his age in the village, so he was eager to know the content of the divine decree issued by the Ritual Spirit of Liu Village, who ignited the divine fire.
Not long after the sound of the young boy’s voice fell, a sound like a giant bell rang out, as if a thunderous storm had descended from the sky, causing the vast ancient mountains to tremble.
“Today, I am opening my doors wide, accepting all the Heavenly Prides of the Nine Provinces, regardless of whether they are human or not, anyone may enter my sanctuary if they have the destiny.”
The voice echoed from all directions, clear and deafening, filled with an antiquated, sacred, and holy charm. The entire sky was shaking, and various signs appeared.
“The divine decree is here, all are welcome!”
“Wow, this deity of Liu Village is actually recruiting disciples!” Little Dot opened his mouth wide, scratching his head, a look of surprise and shock on his face. He hadn’t expected the divine decree to be like this.
The divine decree can instantly spread throughout the Wilderness, and everyone knows it. It can penetrate everything. Even those born deaf and mute can also understand.
He had a premonition that this message would definitely shake the Wilderness in the shortest amount of time.
A deity sharing the way, such an opportunity is rare in thousands of years.
Especially in the Lower Realm, almost no deity could be seen on the Great Road after the Ancient Saint War.
“What a generous tolerance, does this deity from Liu Village intend to accept even ferocious beasts and birds as disciples and believers?!”
In front of Little Dot, the willow branches swayed. The calm voice had a hint of surprise, but it soon returned to being calm.
She is the Ancestral Spiritualist!
Her believers can be found in every world, not just among the human race, but also many other races. Therefore, although she was slightly surprised by the actions of the Ritual Spirit of Liu Village, it did not surprise her.
“Willow God, could this worship spirit from Liu Village be from the same lineage as you?”
Little Dot speculated.
Because they both call themselves Willow God, they might know each other.
“I have numerous acquaintances due to my mysterious origin and ancient history. But, I have no impression of this Ritual Spirit from Liu Village, demonstrating that we must be unfamiliar.”
A faint voice echoed out, majestic and unhurried, as if narrating a grand and epic saga.
“I see!” Little Dot nodded, not asking any more about this.
“By the way, Willow God, two years have passed, can I enter the Void God Realm again?”
Little Dot suddenly remembered, his eyes brightened, and his heart immediately warmed.
That was a mystical world, and he had always wanted to go in again.
“Yes, it is indeed a magical world. Practicing there will greatly benefit you. Come here, I will open the portal for you to get there. But this time, you need to be careful, don’t let them throw you out again!”
The willow branches swayed, not opposing his idea.
She always wished this boy could practice more there. Unfortunately, he was too unconventional during the last visit. He was expelled just after one day, which was too much for the Void God Realm to bear.
“Don’t worry, Willow God!” Little Dot scratching his head, smiled sheepishly.
“Have you heard? Liu Village is preparing to make its move. Anyone with a devout heart can go there. If they perform well, they might even get the deity to personally teach them. What an opportunity!…”
“Yes, the deity teaching us, even in the ancient times this would have been unimaginable. I didn’t expect it to happen in our lifetime!”
“I’ve decided. I’m going to follow that deity from Liu Village.”
In a small town deep within the vast mountain ranges, the crowd bustled.
At this moment, on a small mound.
A few 16 to 17-year-olds were gathered together, chatting passionately with a look full of aspirations.
“But can we cross the dangerous mountains and traverse tens of thousands of miles with just the few of us?”
The youngsters looked up at the blinding light at the top of the sky. They looked at each other and their faces showed bitterness.
They’d need to cross countless majestic mountain ranges to get from where they were to Liu Village. With their strength, such a long journey would be a pipe dream.
They would likely be eaten by violent terrestrial beasts along the way and end up as skeletons before they even reached there.
“I happen to be going to Liu Village too. You can join me on the journey!”
A burly man holding a broad sword slowly walked over, his face firm, voice deep.
“Predecessor Yan, you’re going to Liu Village too, that’s great!” The boys cheered instantly.
The man with the broad sword was a well-known swordsman in their town, and the strongest person in several hundred miles. With someone like him guiding their way, they would be able to safely reach their destination.
“You guys go and get ready. I’ll be waiting for you at the entrance of the town early tomorrow morning.”
The broad sword man nodded, then looked up at the sky.
Underneath the sky.
The extremely bright cluster of light seemed like a beacon, illuminating the path to Liu Village for everyone.
The light seemed to be within reach, but also seemed to be thousands of miles away. The rain of divine light poured down like streams of sunlight.
“Xian Er, wait for me. I am going to ask the deity for a way to resurrect you, even if it costs me everything!”
After a long time, the broad sword man withdrew his gaze, turned around, and decisively walked towards the front.
The boys hurriedly followed him, all running back home.
The setting sun is illuminating dusk.
Northern Territory.
Ever-cold year-round, it is a place of extreme cold, with falling leaves scattering everywhere, rarely can evergreen plants be seen.
Within a majestic mountain, leaves rustle and fall, the silence is pervasive, only occasionally broken by the sounds of birds, beasts, and insects.
At this moment, the vast horizon suddenly experiences a violent tremor, as if an earthquake is happening.
The next moment.
Several ferocious beasts radiating hostile aura burst out from the dense forest. In overwhelming numbers, they rush like an iron torrent, causing upheaval wherever they pass, with boulders crumbling in their wake.
“Roar! Roar! Roar!”
The piercing animal roars echo across heaven and earth, causing ancient trees and leaves to fall all around.
If anyone were here, it would certainly leave them speechless with awe.
These ferocious beasts and flying beasts exuding terrifying auras are all Species of the Ancient Times. Each of them carries extraordinary bloodlines, inheriting a hint of will from the Ancient Times and emitting formidable and fatal savagery.
All these beasts, their expressions frantic, rush towards a specific direction. Following the chase, one can see the breathtaking brilliance of a dazzling light. The terror of Divine Decree lies here. Any being possessing considerable wit, regardless of the type of creature, can immediately understand the meaning of the law.
This scenario is unfolding in many places.
Regardless of whether they are teenagers or elderly, or beasts and birds of extraordinary bloodlines, they all eagerly sprint towards the direction indicated by the Divine Decree.
The Deity’s preaching is chance-led and thus unaskable. No being is willing to miss this opportunity.
Even if they might end up buried in the vast wild mountains, or become piles of white bones at the doors of the gods, they are willing and unrepentant.
In this life, one should charge into the flame like a moth, all for the lifelong wish, all to ascend the Great Taoist.
However, not every family is delighted by the Deity’s preaching; some are worried!
At this moment, in the huge palace resembling the Majestic Mountain Range in the Infinite Ancient Country.
It is crowded with distinguished and extraordinary people.
At the top of the palace.
A middle-aged man sits in the golden magnificent throne, speaking in a grand and imposing manner. His voice rings throughout the entire palace and never dissipates.
“Ridiculous! It’s just a preaching, does it have to be made such a big fuss? I could execute the Deity with the power of this nation!!!”
The glowing aura covers the man, with his specific appearance unclear. Golden dragons swirl around him, presenting a lofty gas.
“Your majesty, please calm down. That is a superior Deity. Even if we use all our national strength, we cannot succeed in executing the Deity. If we fail, the wrath of the Divine Spirit will overthrow our country in an instant. Countless civilians will fall into irreversible calamity!”
Below the golden throne, an elderly man dressed as a scholar speaks tremulously.
“As a Human Emperor, am I supposed to allow them to intervene in my territory!”
The man speaks with indignation as the golden dragon armor surrounding him shines brightly.
“My Lord, under someone else’s roof, we have to bow our heads. Our country does indeed worship a Deity. However, since the ancient holy war, the Deity of Worship has not shown any signs of miracles. It has been silent for too long….” The old man rubs his forehead and forces a smile on his face.
The suggestion is clear. The Deity of their country might have already fallen. “Hmm!”
After a while, the middle-aged man wrapped in golden aura heavily waves his sleeve.
The officials of the Ancient Country below all sighed in relief.
The idea of mortals seeking to slay gods is nothing short of a joke!
Such a being – even if the entire country fights against it – is hard to resist. The most likely outcome is that before the god-slaying succeeds, the wrath of god will completely erase their country from the Wilderness Area!
Liu Village.
The locals have likewise sensed the fluctuation overhead.
Some are awestruck, but even more people feel the imminent pressure.
As the village’s Spiritualist prepares to open the door wide, gifted prodigies will inevitably flock to join. As “veterans,” they surely must walk ahead of these newcomers.
Tu Wa Zi and Gu Chen are putting in the most effort, with Lin Zhuang and his brothers not far behind. One often spots them carrying huge rocks and running around in the mountains. Occasionally, they would even train against the Black Python.
Jiang Hui, in the past few days, hadn’t been focusing on these matters. The Divine Decree has been issued, and its effects now need time to manifest.
He’s been paying attention to the Legendary Dragon Egg he previously obtained. It needed to be soaked in cold water and wait for a year before it could be hatched.
The personal panel indicates that in three days, this currently most rare dragon egg can be successfully hatched!
Jiang Hui anticipates eagerly.