Chapter 1157

After a brief descent into the Abyss, Lin Yan returned to the Divine Realm to guard Vivelah.

In the blink of an eye, another week passed.

In the Elf Divine Domain, other fourth-tier deities sent by the Shenming Sect began to appear.

Under normal circumstances, when a third-tier supreme deity in the Heavenly Realm breaks through, no fourth-tier deity intervenes.

Unless there is direct personal interest at stake.

For example, the Demon Soul Zunzhu acted boldly because he coveted the Eternal Night Goddess.

But after some information about Vivelah spread, other fourth-tier deities felt shock and curiosity.

These fourth-tier deities, proud of their status, would never come themselves.

Most of them sent deities or holy spirits from their divine lineages to observe the situation through their gaze.

"Vivelah's progress is incredibly fast."

After this week passed, the Eternal Night Goddess noticed Vivelah's advancement far surpassed her own at the same stage.

But back then, she had to expend energy fighting intermittently during her breakthrough, and constantly kept her attention on Tina—effectively dividing her focus, naturally slowing her progress.

"Zunzhu, the deities sent by the Gushenmen Sect are causing quite a stir."

Meiweis was paying attention to this matter.

Lin Yan said coolly: "No problem!"

"In my view, whether it's Venerable Tianlan or veteran Zunzhu like Xuantian Zunzhu, none of them come close to even a ten-thousandth of the Flame Lord's power. Before long, these Zunzhu will only be able to look up at the Flame Lord—barely worthy of even carrying his shoes!"

Among a group of deities, one deity was speaking wildly.

This deity was precisely one sent by the Gushenmen Sect.

The Gushenmen Sect had dispatched many deities who, taking advantage of this gathering of numerous deities, stirred up controversy among them, deliberately using contemptuous and even insulting language to belittle other fourth-tier Zunzhu.

Some deities who knew the veteran Zunzhu couldn't help arguing back.

But as soon as arguments erupted, deities who believed the Flame Lord was stronger would join in, escalating the disputes.

To some extent, the purpose of these deities manipulated by the Gushenmen Sect had been achieved.

Although they knew there must be a conspiracy, some fourth-tier Zunzhu who had cast their gaze upon the scene likely already harbored resentment toward Lin Yan.

Who wants to be trampled upon to highlight another's greatness?

"The Flame Lord…"

One deity was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed.

Not just him—all the deities' expressions changed.

"A powerful being has arrived!"

All the deities raised their heads to look at the sky.

They saw intense energy fluctuations high above.

Immediately, a channel filled with endless light opened.

As soon as the channel opened, one deity after another burst forth from within!

The channel didn't release just one deity!

But many deities!

"So many goddesses!"

One deity couldn't help exclaiming.

Yes—the deities emerging from the channel were all goddesses!

On the robes of these goddesses was embroidered the same emblem.

It was a pattern of a special flower!

"The Tianlan Divine Lineage—these are goddesses of the Tianlan Divine Lineage!"

At that moment, a third-tier deity recognized the origin of the emblem on their robes!

The Tianlan Divine Lineage!

Many deities perked up immediately.

Many of them had just been debating whether Venerable Tianlan or the Flame Lord was stronger.

And now the Tianlan Divine Lineage had arrived!

Some deities sensed immediately that something dramatic was about to unfold!

"I wonder if Venerable Tianlan will come herself."

Some deities stretched their necks to gaze upward.

"Venerable Tianlan holds exalted status—surely she won't descend merely because of deities' gossip to confront the Flame Lord?"

One deity said.

"Not necessarily. Some of the gossip has gone too far, severely damaging Venerable Tianlan's dignity—so she might indeed descend to settle the score with the Flame Lord."

Another deity said.

These deities didn't believe Venerable Tianlan had come to sabotage Vivelah.

In the Heavenly Realm, deities who personally created races are exceedingly rare—the elves are one such race. The Life Goddess has invested great effort into the elf people; the longer a deity has lived, the less likely they are to trouble the elf goddesses.

"Indeed, I wonder where those deities came from—they're not afraid Venerable Tianlan will kill them in a rage."

"Look…"

One deity shouted.

"Boom!"

No sooner had he spoken than the entire Elf Divine Domain trembled.

When a powerful deity arrives, the collision of their innate divine domain's rules can cause the divine domain to shake.

However, the Elf Divine Realm now contained a vast number of gods.

The presence of these gods acted like a "Pillar Stabilizing the Sea," effectively anchoring the Elf Divine Realm—so that ordinary gods descending would not cause the realm to tremble at all.

But when a goddess radiating terrifying energy stepped out of that passage, the very space of the Elf Divine Realm shuddered violently.

"Heavens, could she really be Venerable Tianlan?"

One god exclaimed in shock.

"Venerable Tianlan has actually moved!"

At the same time, among that group of Star-Shattered ones, the will of an Ancient God let out a soft murmur of surprise.

Clearly, this Ancient God had not expected Venerable Tianlan to take action.

"Venerable Tianlan's temper is still as fiery as ever—this is an unexpected turn. Let's see what Venerable Tianlan intends to do."

Another Ancient God said.

These Ancient Gods had not yet suspected trickery, for they simply could not imagine Lin Yan had gone to seek out Venerable Tianlan—and that Venerable Tianlan would agree to cooperate.

Moreover, they had existed for so long that they knew some of Venerable Tianlan's past deeds.

In the past, Venerable Tianlan's temper was far from ordinary—she could not endure even the slightest insult.

Anyone who challenged Venerable Tianlan's dignity usually met a grim fate!

Otherwise, why would they have chosen Venerable Tianlan!

Yet they had never imagined that the present Venerable Tianlan was no longer the same as the past one!

Several of these Ancient Gods turned their gazes downward.

Then they heard Venerable Tianlan, upon her arrival, speak in a cold, clear voice:

"Flame Lord, the gods of Heaven now say I am not even worthy to carry your shoes. Come, let us fight—see if I am truly unworthy to carry your shoes."

"Hah! Venerable Tianlan really did go to trouble the Flame Lord! Perfect—we can finally see the Flame Lord's true strength. Ni Gu, get ready—if the Flame Lord's power proves a sufficient threat, reclaim your strength and kill him."

One Ancient God laughed loudly.

Meanwhile, the gods of the Elf Divine Realm were in an uproar.

"Venerable Tianlan actually came to trouble the Flame Lord."

One god, hearing Venerable Tianlan's voice, was utterly stunned.

"There'll be a good show—last time we didn't get to see the Flame Lord fight; now we can finally see who's stronger, Venerable Tianlan or the Flame Lord."

"Yes! Venerable Tianlan has been in the Fourth Tier for tens of thousands of years—her power must be earth-shattering. This fight will be incredible!"

More gods perked up, each eagerly watching the spectacle.

"I wonder if the Flame Lord will accept the challenge?"

One god asked curiously.

"Venerable Tianlan, are you truly challenging me?"