The Great Merchant God King nodded slightly and said, "I think so too. Wei Chen has always been someone who wouldn't get up early without profit. How could he be so eager to help the Fire Tribe? If his goal was to gain the loyalty of the Fire Tribe, he has already achieved that. Yet, he still insists on doing this, no matter how much we try to dissuade him. I suspect there must be something within the Fire Source that he desires."
This conversation was taking place in the mental communication channel shared by Donghua and his six companions, not just between Shaohuang God King and Great Merchant God King; everyone could hear it.
Taihao God King chuckled, "You’re right. Given Wei Chen's nature, he never does anything that puts him at a disadvantage. Delving deep into the Fire Tribe is highly dangerous, and generally speaking, the higher the risk, the greater the potential rewards."
Donghua replied calmly, "That's just how Wei Chen is. He often says, 'Fortune Favors the Bold.' This time, with the Fire Tribe pledging loyalty to him, his power has surged. However, his own combat ability hasn't improved much; Wei Chen won't be satisfied with that."
Zhuanxu analyzed, "I think that's true. We've known Wei Chen for quite a while now, and during this time, he often takes risks but always achieves his intended goals."
"Exactly. He wouldn't do anything without benefits," Agricultural Sovereign stated flatly.
Sui Huang agreed, "There must be benefits within the Fire Tribe. If nothing unexpected happens, this trip to the Fire Clan Secret Realm will surely yield great rewards for Wei Chen. The loyalty of the Fire Tribe can bring him a large number of Sixth-Level Deities, which are crucial to us. And he won't miss out on the Source of Fire Flower either; even a little use of those Divine Vessels would provide tremendous support. Wei Chen must be eyeing those benefits; perhaps he already knows something..."
It was rare for Donghua and his seven companions to avoid arguing and instead come together in agreement. Even Shaohuang God King, who usually looked down on Great Merchant God King, surprisingly concurred with him.
It seemed that Wei Chen's nature of never getting up early without profit had already taken root in their hearts.
...
Meanwhile, on the side of the Fire Tribe, the Fire Clan Elders and Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow were also discussing.
"Leader, where did you find this Wei Chen? His methods don’t seem like those from the Endless Divine Realm's cultivation system!"
"Yes, I think so too."
"His power system is not on the same level as that of Endless Divine Realm; it feels more like the Power of the Stars—very strong—much stronger than the Divine Power system of Endless Divine Realm."
Hearing these words, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow calmly said, "Don't worry about that. Wei Chen is the one who can help our Fire Tribe resolve the fire crisis, and that's what truly matters. No matter who he is or what he practices, he is a benefactor to our Fire Tribe. Just remember that."
"Are we really going to pledge loyalty to that Fellow?"
"Isn't that obvious? We have already sworn an oath; what else can we do?"
"That's nonsense. That Fellow has practically resurrected our Fire Tribe. From now on, whatever he wants to do, we will support him with all our might. Even if he wants to eliminate a Supreme God and take over as the leader, we'll follow him. After all, our Fire Tribe has been silent for too long; it's time for the people of the Endless Divine Realm to see our strength."
"That Fellow Wei Chen is already very powerful, and he has several strong allies by his side. It's hard to imagine how such a formidable force came about inexplicably."
"Why bother with that? As long as he can solve the fire crisis, he is our leader—there's no doubt about it."
"Are you not concerned that so many have died? Just among our elders, how many have sacrificed themselves to slow down the collapse of the Source of Fire Flower? Look at that fire now; does it still show any signs of collapsing?"
"Solid as a rock!"
"Exactly! For at least several decades, we have nothing to worry about. When the time comes, we can let Wei Chen set up formations again. In these decades, we must support him well. Even if it means sacrificing ourselves, it’s better to die on the battlefield than to die here in frustration."
"That's right; I feel the same way. At our age, if we're going to die, it should be for something worthwhile."
Upon hearing these words, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow scanned the faces of all the elders and said calmly, "I forgot to mention one thing: Wei Chen can not only help us control the Source of Fire Flower with formations; his formations can also allow Fifth Level Divine Pinnacle Realm experts to break through to Sixth Level Divine Realm without any risk of Going Astray and with ease!"
"What?"
"How is that even possible?"
“Fire Shadow, you can't be serious, right? Is there really such a formation?”
“Is he just bragging? Even though his formation is strong, it can't possibly escape the Void Pressure Formation of the Bloodshed Shop! The Void Pressure Formation covers the entire Endless Divine Realm, and our Five Great Ancient Clans' secret realms are no exception. Can his formation withstand the pressure from the Bloodshed Shop's formation?”
“I think it's unreliable, too exaggerated. If he could really do that, who in the entire Endless Divine Realm would dare to offend him?”
The Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, smiled slightly and said, “That's the wonder of Wei Chen. During the Eastern Forest Contest, he set up a formation and spent less than a moment to break through from a Third-Level Deity to a Sixth Level Divine Realm. At that time, Qian Youshi from the Temple of Martial Arts also became a Sixth-Level Deity with Wei Chen's help. After returning to the Temple of Martial Arts, all the elders there became Sixth-Level Deities. Now, in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, Wei Chen is stronger than the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. In the future, in the Endless Divine Realm, he will be a renowned overlord, and all the Supreme Gods will not dare to offend him.”
“You have worked hard guarding the Fire Source. There have been some significant changes in the Southern Ming Divine Domain. The Duke Sui's Residence is about to decline, and half of the Privy Hall has been destroyed by a formation set up by Wei Chen. The attitude of the Southern Ming Divine Palace towards Wei Chen is one of great respect, while within the Temple of Martial Arts, they look up to him…”
The words of the Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, laid bare everything that had happened recently. The Fire Clan Elders were left speechless; was this person even human?
“Perhaps that guy can truly enter the depths of the Fire Source and resolve the issue completely.”
“He wouldn't be so kind. Rather than solving the problem all at once, he would prefer to keep us tied to him, making us remain as his vassals.”
“That’s what we think, but perhaps Wei Chen doesn’t see it that way!”
Hearing these words, Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, explained, “Elders, my guess is that Wei Chen is someone who avoids trouble. The Fire Clan Secret Realm is probably his first and last visit. He dislikes complications and wants to resolve issues in one go. Moreover, according to his style, he actually has confidence in doing so. As for what benefits lie within the depths of the Fire Source, we don’t know. He can do as he pleases; as long as the Fire Source remains in our Fire Clan Secret Realm, everything will be fine. No matter how powerful Wei Chen is, he cannot take away the Fire Source.”
The words of the Fire Clan Leader, Fire Shadow, convinced all the elders.
They were unsure how long it would take for Wei Chen to recover; they themselves had also expended considerable energy. Seizing the moment, they gathered together cautiously to recuperate. It had been a long time since they had tried absorbing energy for their own replenishment, and this time, a sense of calm appeared on everyone's faces—a calmness that felt long overdue.
…
“Killing God Senior, are you sure? I’m almost done with my meditation. As soon as I open my eyes, I’ll need to take action.”
In the Sea of Consciousness, Wei Chen looked at the Killing God Senior formed from black mist and frowned as he asked.
Although Killing God Senior was composed of black mist, there were faint traces of silver energy within that mist.
This silver energy did not truly exist; it was an illusory color within the Soul Body.
However, this energy indicated that Killing God Senior had begun to cultivate Stellar Power. Despite lacking a physical body, Killing God Senior was not an ordinary being; his abilities were beyond what most could imagine. Even relying solely on his pure spiritual form, the Soul Body, Killing God Senior could perceive the existence of Stellar Power, which added a hint of silver to his Soul Body.
This was a cause for celebration. Once Killing God Senior solidified a body, he would be able to cultivate at will and achieve Star Power Physical Deification.
At that time, Killing God Senior would be incredibly formidable. Just imagine, with a powerful body enhanced by Star Power Physical Deification and an even purer version of the Destruction of the World Thirteen Swords, Killing God Senior’s strength would allow him to charge forth without restraint!
With a grin, Killing God Senior looked at Wei Chen and said, “Wei Chenzi, it seems we haven’t had such a conversation in a long time.”
“Do you think I enjoy looking at your old face?” Wei Chen scoffed.
Killing God Senior shrugged helplessly and replied, “Just joking! Why so serious? You’ve encountered fire this time; I can’t help but feel envious.”
“Killing God Senior, stop dragging this out. What exactly is inside that fire?” Wei Chen asked impatiently, clearly annoyed by Killing God Senior’s mannerisms.
With a pursed lip, Killing God Senior gazed deeply at Wei Chen and said, “If I’m not mistaken, inside that fire lies a god—a true god! Wei Chenzi, do you know what a true god really is?”
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