Lord of the Earth

The danger of this battle is beyond doubt...

Qianxia itself is already a "top-tier imperial dynasty". Theoretically, if it recklessly consumes its national fortune to enhance itself, it would be enough to make itself contend with a "quasi-true god"!
Therefore, Xia Tian himself was not too afraid of the Golden Crow Prince, who was merely a "resurrected skeleton".

However, it must be said that the saying "even a starved camel is bigger than a horse" is still quite true.

From the initial "Golden Crow Emperor's Son" to the later "Golden Crow Crown Prince," the opponent continuously revealed new trump cards.

This made Xia Tian truly realize the powerful foundation of a "quasi-supreme" race...

Especially at the last moment, there was the strange "flying knife" that appeared on the opponent's body, which seemed to be able to sever cause and effect, and the "lotus" that bloomed under his feet when he fled, which contained a kind of sense of annihilation and transcendence.

It almost caused him to fail and nearly "crash and burn".

The ancient incantation of "Please turn around, my darling," and the fleeting, ethereal imprint of a monk and a Taoist priest in the void filled Xia Tian with deep apprehension.

"A being that is suspected to be at the level of a true god... can it possess such power with just a mark left over from countless ages?"

Although Qian Xia had fought against beings similar to the "True God's Mark" more than once before, and even had a record of defeating and killing them, there was no doubt that, limited by the previous rules of heaven and earth, even an existence like the "Spider Queen" had not yet shown a true divine status in its descending incarnation.

Only now, as the world is further unlocked, are the true gods' inherent qualities that transcend the rules beginning to emerge!
Originally, in these decades, after ascending to the imperial dynasty, sweeping everything aside and making all races submit, a certain arrogance inevitably arose among the rulers and ministers of Qianxia!

After this battle, he returned to calm.

The crisis facing humanity has not yet been resolved, and it is far from enough to be satisfied with the glory of being the "first dynasty of human destiny"!

To contend with a true god, even if it's just a lateral resistance, one would probably need to further extend one's fortune to the "Celestial Court" level... Xia Tian suddenly realized that Qian Xia still had a long way to go.

However, at least for now, the human race's high-ranking deities have not been at a disadvantage in their fight against the alien races.

Because the many alien gods trapped in this "First Celestial Court of Humanity" are clearly "gifts" prepared for future generations.

Furthermore, it's highly likely that the original human deities within this celestial court haven't completely disappeared.

For example, although the "Heavenly River Map" maintained by the seven fairies was torn apart, its original imprint did not completely disappear and turned into a seven-colored rainbow!

Four of them returned to the "Weaver Girl Palace" on the other side of the Milky Way. The remaining three phantoms, however, did not return to the Milky Way after the formation was broken. Instead, as if drawn by something, they turned into a stream of light "marks" and directly entered the bodies of the three female heroes present!

“Ah… this is…”

The first to receive a "mark" was A'Zhu. Her delicate body trembled slightly, and she was instantly enveloped in a hazy starlight and flowing light. Mysterious weaving patterns appeared and intertwined around her.

She closed her eyes and concentrated, as if receiving an ancient baptism, her aura rising and transforming at a visible speed.

"I...I have obtained the inheritance mark of one of the Seven Fairies...From which I can obtain all kinds of supernatural powers, spells, and cultivation methods...And in the future, I will have the priority to guide the will of these gods back..."

A moment later, Azhu opened her eyes, her eyes filled with undisguised joy.

At the same time, her cultivation level actually jumped from the peak of the first level of the Divine Realm to the second level!

These seven fairies were in charge of "weaving," but their abilities far surpassed those of ordinary weavers.

They can use the waters of the Milky Way as threads and the light of the stars as weft, and even weave together the "five emotions and six desires" of living beings, and gather and disperse "wealth and fortune," involving the aspects of fate and cause and effect, which are mysterious and extraordinary.

According to A'Zhu, each of the seven fairies has a different area of ​​expertise.

Now, the inheritance she has received is skilled in weaving "Five-Colored Cloud Robes" from "clouds and mist," which are "heavenly robes" that allow one to evade all kinds of supernatural powers and spells, and even the "Golden Crow True Fire" is difficult to harm them...

The second person to receive the "Inheritance Mark" was someone who was both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable.

It was none other than Pan Jinlian.

This woman, once known as "fickle and promiscuous," underwent a transformation due to the merging of heaven and earth. Not only did she enjoy a loving relationship with Wu Dalang, the current head of the "Immortal Cuisine Department," but her weaving skills, as the head of the "Weaving Department" in Qianxia, ​​had also reached a "divine" level...

The crimson mark, tinged with a hazy glow, merged into her body. A complex and inscrutable blush instantly appeared on Pan Jinlian's face. As her eyes darted around, it seemed as if countless threads of emotion and desire were intertwined, creating and disappearing illusions.

She received the inheritance that ranked second among the Seven Fairies.

This lineage excels not in defensive "heavenly garments," but in the more unpredictable "web of desire" and "spiritual garments."

She can use the desires and passions of living beings as a guide to weave an invisible and intangible garment that can reach the heart of the Dao, either stirring up inner demons or bewildering the soul. She can even weave, amplify, and manipulate the emotions and desires of her opponents to a certain extent, and can lay down a killing trap in silence!

This lineage is quite in line with Pan Jinlian herself.

"However, the most talented and skilled among them in weaving with 'fate' is Seventh Sister... In this regard, perhaps we should look to Sister Xi Shi!"

Azhu spoke up.

The third person receiving the "inheritance mark" is Xi Shi...

Because Xi Shi herself was a chosen one of the "Goddess of Fate," as a priestess, she had a natural affinity for and talent in controlling ethereal forces such as emotions and fate.

Now, having been nourished by the long-term influence of the Qianxia Qi and through its own cultivation, its spirituality and charm have become increasingly extraordinary.

More importantly, the love story between her and Fan Li, which has been passed down through the ages and endured hardships with unwavering devotion, shares a similar core with the perseverance and dedication embodied in the legend of "Cowherd and Weaver Girl"!

In the summer's view, at this moment, what has merged into Xi Shi's body is not the ordinary mark of the Seven Fairies.

Instead, it was a purer, more vibrant, and dazzling halo radiating a pure aura—the true core mark of the inheritance from the "Weaver Girl" herself, one of the Seven Fairies!

Xi Shi stood still, her body enveloped by the vast illusory image of a galaxy, as if a miniature celestial river flowed beside her.

Countless silver threads of destiny emerged from the void, dancing and swirling around her, weaving patterns imbued with the profound truths of heaven and earth. Sometimes they resembled twin lotus blossoms, symbolizing a blissful marriage; other times they moved like star trails, subtly reflecting the vicissitudes of fate. Her aura did not rise as rapidly as A'Zhu's; instead, it became increasingly profound and restrained, as if establishing a connection with some supreme and great law in the unseen realm.

What she gained was the rudimentary power to "weave destiny," enabling her to use her own emotions and beliefs as a shuttle to influence the subtle tributaries of the river of fate, weaving blessings, severing karmic ties, and even, to a certain extent, affecting the trajectory of the fortunes of individuals and even groups.

This inheritance of the "Weaver Girl" is of extraordinary significance; it represents not only an enhancement of power, but also the bestowal of a status and mission.

It will be one of the potential keys to stabilizing the human race's fortune in the future fight against alien gods.

As for the legendary "Cowherd" Dong Yong, no trace of his lineage could be found in this place in the summer.

Given Fan Li's unparalleled talent and potential, he wouldn't need to take on the opportunity of an ordinary person; he has his own path to success!

However, the rest of the people tried to sense it, but none of them could resonate with the "Weaver Girl" anymore.

After all, this place is the "Guanghan Palace," one of the "Thirty-Six Palaces and Seventy-Two Halls," and is one of the most core areas of the entire "First Immortal Court of the Human Race"!

If it weren't for the unique rules of this place and the fact that the great battle had resonated with the ancient imprints, such an opportunity would never have appeared so easily.

"Your Majesty, there are still many treasures in my Weaver Girl Palace..."

After the three women received the inheritance and their breathing stabilized, they spoke with barely suppressed joy on their faces.

Summer's divine sense then probed deep into the Weaver Girl's Palace, only to find that the palace was not empty.

It contains a large number of materials with a restrained divine light: Nine Heavens Cloud Brocade, Star Tear Silk, Moonlight Crystal, Destiny Spider Silk... all of them are of divine quality, with a wide variety and an astonishing quantity!

Roughly estimated, the value of the Weaver Girl Bureau's inventory alone is more than a hundred times greater than the total value of all the divine-level materials currently possessed by the entire Qianxia!
This is not surprising.

This place is the first immortal court of the human race, and it even refers to itself as the "Heavenly Court" within its internal system, which shows how rich and powerful it was at its peak.

"Is this the foundation of the former Heavenly Court? It's truly astonishing... The Weaver Girl Bureau alone stores over a million divine-level materials. What must the core treasury of the entire Moon Palace be like?"

All of this must have been left over from the fierce battles of that time; it's almost unimaginable what it was like at its peak.

"However, compared to directly obtaining divine artifacts and treasures, the value of these complete inheritance systems is far more profound."

Summer deeply understands the principle that "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." For example, the true Weaver Girl legacy that Xi Shi received may have a more significant long-term impact than a top-tier divine artifact!
Because while divine artifacts can only make a portion of people powerful, the skills, methods, and cultivation techniques improved through this "divine inheritance" can be spread, allowing the entire Qianxia to improve in a certain aspect.

"However, it is not easy to fully inherit the lineage of the 'Seven Fairies'; it requires specific destiny and temperament."

Summer thought to herself.

Fortunately, the Qianxia region is rich in talent, and with proper training, it is not impossible to find a certain number of suitable "successors".

In terms of value alone, this Weaver Girl Palace is probably far superior to the "Heavenly Army Camp" discovered earlier, and the Weaver Girl Palace is only a part of the core palace of the Moon Palace.

After dreaming about the future, Xia Tian's thoughts returned to the present.

He turned his gaze deeper into the Moon Palace, to the main hall that was always shrouded in the cold moonlight.

In his vision, which was that of a "quasi-true god," the main hall itself was enveloped by an incomparably powerful "Daoist aura," and after this aura converged, it even condensed into "five divine rings" around it...

"The five divine rings represent the 'Five Heavens'... This Guanghan Palace is also a true god-level object!"

According to the method of identification he had just come to understand, the number of divine rings represented the level and status of the item.

The five divine rings have already stepped into the realm of true gods!

In the center, there were several other figures... vaguely visible were a slender figure holding a rabbit in his arms, and a burly man continuously chopping wood...

The former possesses three "divine rings," while the latter has already faintly revealed a "fourth" divine ring!
Moreover, when Xia Tian's gaze swept over the laurel tree outside the hall that seemed to connect heaven and earth, he saw that it was surrounded by a full "five divine rings"!
Furthermore, the aura of the "laurel" blended seamlessly with that aloof figure, becoming inseparable.

This means that this single laurel tree is actually a being comparable to a true god.

This is probably why "Chang'e the Moon Goddess" was able to become the "Queen of the Moon Palace".

However, it's understandable.

Sun and moon worship holds a special place in the mythological systems of various civilizations.

For example, the supreme god of Chu, "Donghuang Taiyi", the supreme god of Egypt, "Ra", and the supreme god of Japan, "Amaterasu"... many of these "deities of the sun" are "god kings" of the same pantheon.

Although the moon goddess is often regarded as an assistant to the sun goddess, she also possesses considerable authority and power, and belongs to the ranks of the chief gods.

As the Golden Crow Prince said, this palace once belonged to the concubine of the "Golden Crow Emperor". How could someone who could unite with such a being be an ordinary person? According to the cryptic records in ancient books such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the moon goddess "Changxi" was very likely a powerful true god!

"If I'm not mistaken, it's highly likely that each of the thirty-six palaces and seventy-two halls of the Heavenly Court is connected to a true god..."

Summer suddenly realized that if this was truly the case.

Therefore, the value of this celestial court ruins will far exceed his initial imagination, and it can also solve Qianxia's urgent problem!
Because, as it turns out, beings at the level of true gods are far more powerful than he initially anticipated.

A true god has far more than the "hundreds" of gods under his command, as Qian Xia initially estimated. There are likely thousands, or even tens of thousands!
This alone is something that Qianxia cannot contend with now.

Fortunately, Qian Xia had the opportunity to come into contact with this "first immortal court ruins of the human race" and obtain various inheritances within it... Now, in just one year, the number of gods that Qian Xia possesses has already "doubled"!
This strengthened his resolve to make full use of this "buffer period" and acquire as much of these heritages and treasures as possible.

Of course, opportunities cannot be forced.

Whether it's the legacy of Chang'e deep within the Moon Palace, or the faint, almost mythical woodcutter's aura beneath the laurel tree, resembling that of "Wu Gang," each possesses its own unique criteria for choosing a master, involving compatibility in destiny, cause and effect, and temperament! (End of Chapter)