Chapter 2905: Do They Know Each Other?

The assistance from that Feather God Tribe expert just now was indeed perfectly executed.

After eating a portion of rations, under A Jiu's persuasion, Lao Qi also finally chose to surrender.

After all, this ration tastes so good, and hearing what A Jiu said, if Ye Zhangqing were to cook the meal on the spot, the flavor would be even better than this, Lao Qi listened and drooled.

Moreover, even the God Lord has surrendered, so what is he insisting on here?

It's like in a mundane country, the generals are fighting on the battlefield, but the emperor himself first opens the city gates and surrenders—what's the point of fighting then?

So, when Zhao Zhengping and his three companions came to Lao Qi again, Lao Qi surrendered.

In response, the three senior fellow disciples smiled and nodded, letting A Jiu first take the people back, then they went to report to Shīzūn.

Upon hearing about Lao Qi's matter, Hong Zun simply handed it over to Qi Xiong; he didn't want to get involved in such trouble.

Not long after, that very day, Lao Qi was brought to a hall of the Heavenly Palace.

Zhao Tianqing and Qi Xiong personally questioned Lao Qi, mainly about the Feather God Tribe's reaction.

"You came this time under the Feather God Tribe's orders; what are the orders?"

"Sir, the Feather God Tribe merely had suspicions and sent me to inquire about what exactly happened in the two previous major battles; they gave no further instructions."

Upon hearing this, Lao Qi answered truthfully; Zhao Tianqing and the other also had no excessive doubts.

The Feather God Tribe's reaction is normal, after all Xu Jie has done that twice in a row; anyone could sense something was off.

However, just as the two were silently pondering, Lao Qi suddenly spoke up.

"By the way, there's one more thing this humble person feels should be told to you, sir."

"Speak."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Tianqing and Qi Xiong both turned to look at him; under their gaze, Lao Qi said.

"This time the task was issued by the Third Elder, not an ordinary elder."

The Third Elder Lao Qi spoke of is absolutely a true powerholder in the Feather God Tribe.

His status is equivalent to that of the Iron Peak Clan Chief among the Barbarian God Tribe, completely different from those ordinary elders.

In other words, Xu Jie's previous actions have already attracted the attention of the Feather God Tribe's high level.

So, sending Lao Qi over is probably just one method; perhaps they also sent others to gather intelligence, but Lao Qi himself doesn't know.

However, these are merely Lao Qi's own speculations, with no evidence to prove them.

In response, Zhao Tianqing and Qi Xiong merely nodded silently, without saying much more.

Afterwards, they asked Lao Qi a few more questions, then let him go.

The Feather God Tribe here has begun new movements, but Ye Zhangqing and his group are no longer in the Beyond the Heavens.

For now, we can only wait for them to return before saying more, after all, dealing with the Feather God Tribe, the main force is surely the Barbarian God Tribe; letting the Human Race take the lead would purely be sending them to death.

"Please pay more attention recently."

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Unbeknownst to the events happening in the Immortal City Beyond the Heavens, at this very moment, Ye Zhangqing and his group, who are in the Barbarian God Tribe Divine Realm, have already left the Iron Peak Tribe.

They are currently heading to the location of the Five Great Ancestors.

Within the Barbarian God Tribe, normally each tribe operates as its own unit, with the major tribes each keeping to themselves.

Some have good relations, some bad; they normally compete with each other, and attacks are not uncommon.

As for these matters, the Five Great Ancestors basically pay no attention, letting the various tribes grow wildly.

This also fits the Barbarian God Tribe's nature, after all they themselves firmly believe in the survival rule that the strong are honored.

However, once it comes to mobilizing the entire Barbarian God Tribe's strength, the Five Great Ancestors must step forward.

This is not only due to strength, but also because only the Five Great Ancestors possess such prestige, allowing the various tribes of the clan to temporarily unite.

According to the Iron Peak Clan Chief, these Five Great Ancestors are figures from the previous generation.

Not only is their strength the highest, but their seniority is also the highest.

One of these ancestors is none other than the father of the Iron Peak Clan Chief; after stepping down as clan chief, he became an elder of the tribe.

This is also a tradition within the Barbarian God Tribe.

All the way to the Barbarian God Tribe's Divine Mountain, the Divine Mountain is where the Five Great Ancestors reside.

With the Iron Peak Clan Chief leading the way, they encountered no danger, and everyone smoothly arrived at the location of the Divine Mountain.

However, upon entering the Divine Mountain, the entrance was blocked by a deep pool.

Although called a deep pool, its area is no smaller than some lakes, and it is extremely profound, the water surface presenting a dark black color.

They did not cross the water directly; the Iron Peak Clan Chief said there is a water monster in this deep pool, raised by one of the ancestors.

Anyone wishing to enter the Divine Mountain must obtain this water monster's consent; it can also be considered the gatekeeper of the Divine Mountain.

As everyone stood by the pool's edge, the water surface soon began to ripple, and it grew increasingly violent.

Not long after, a monster composed entirely of water appeared before everyone.

Showing no signs of any living creature's characteristics, with rippling water all over its body, upon seeing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief laughed.

"We have matters to see the ancestor; please grant passage."

It's unknown whether this water monster can understand, but Ye Zhangqing and Xu Jie naturally stayed in the back; such matters naturally don't require their involvement.

However, Ye Zhangqing watched with curiosity, when suddenly his own tree pet manifested itself at the edge of the pool.

Then quickly, from a sapling the size of a fist, it rapidly transformed back into its original form, an ancient azure sky tree, its whole body emanating a deep, dark glow.

Huh???

Seeing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief suspiciously turned his head toward Ye Zhangqing, his eyes full of inquiry, as if saying, 'What did you let it out for?'

In response, Ye Zhangqing also said he was completely bewildered.

"I didn't do anything at all."

Is it that this tree ghost itself voluntarily manifested, or is this the first time such a situation has occurred?

Before anyone could figure out what was happening, the water monster above the deep pool suddenly went berserk the moment it saw this Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost.

Its forelimb, resembling a human arm, slammed hard against its own chest, looking utterly furious.

Meanwhile, this Black Mist Forest Tree Ghost shook its branches, and the two massive beings seemed to be engaged in something far from friendly.

"Junior Brother, do they know each other?"

Xu Jie spoke softly; though no sound could be heard, it looked as if they knew each other.

In response, Ye Zhangqing shook his head.

"I don't know either."

"What should we do? They won't start fighting……"

Before the words were finished, a second later a loud bang rang out—the water monster unleashed a fierce punch, its fist like a torrent, smashing with tremendous force toward the tree ghost.

The tree ghost, however, showed no weakness, raising its thick branches high like a great blade and striking down fiercely.

The water current and the branches collided; the water was split in two, and on the branches, leaves harder than divine weapons fell off in numbers.

Are they really fighting?

Seeing this, everyone wore a strange expression—how did they suddenly start fighting? Wasn't it supposed to be safe?

And this is called safe?