Chapter 400: Preparation

"The Old Ancestor, he..."

The man in black armor could not help but ask from outside the carriage.

Inside the carriage, the man's low voice came through: "Sigh, the Old Ancestor likely only has one last chance left.

This final chance must not be handled carelessly; otherwise, we will surely fall into a state of eternal damnation.

Our Yuwen Family will also meet with a catastrophe!"

The man in black armor had a solemn expression: "It would be proper to inform the Old Ancestor of this matter."

"Mm." Inside the carriage, the man nodded.

The Yuwen Family is one of the ten great families of Rakshasa City.

Their family has been rooted in Rakshasa City for two hundred years.

In these two hundred years, the Yuwen Family has continuously grown stronger, and their influence has become even greater.

However, Yuwen Po, the man sitting in the carriage, knew that the Yuwen Family's foundation... was not important.

The most important thing was their Old Ancestor, who was the true hope for the Yuwen Family to soar.

The reason the Yuwen Family settled in Rakshasa City was also for the sake of the Old Ancestor.

After all, Rakshasa City actually has another name; it is called the City of God Ascension.

Every so often, those Legendary figures on the God Continent who have reached the end of their path come to Rakshasa City to seek the final sliver of a chance to ascend to godhood.

After all, Rakshasa City is located within the Abyss, and when ascending to godhood, the safety is higher than it is on the Continent.

However, to this day, no Legendary has truly ascended to the God Realm in Rakshasa City.

Firstly, the Legendaries who come are actually quite far from being gods, and their divine office and Divine Power do not meet the requirements; secondly, their strength is insufficient, making the god-sealing ceremony prone to failure; thirdly, there are gods watching from the shadows.

The Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor is also a peak Legendary, and furthermore, his divine office and Divine Power... barely meet the qualifications for god-sealing; of course, what is met is for a Demigod.

That is to say, if the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor succeeds in the god-sealing, he will become a Demigod.

However, over these years, the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor has lived in seclusion in Rakshasa City and has seen many Legendaries attempt to seal their godhood, yet he has never seen a single successful case.

It could be said that the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor has become somewhat numb and desperate.

Especially since, some time ago, the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor went deep into the Abyss and returned severely injured, with little lifespan remaining.

The god-sealing ceremony is imminent.

However, because the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor was severely injured, this time, he cannot undergo the god-sealing ceremony alone.

The way to break the deadlock is to find a trusted person and rely on that person to undergo the god-sealing ceremony together.

This sounds like a fantasy, but it truly exists.

A thousand years ago, many deities held god-sealing ceremonies, and it was not just one person sealing their godhood.

For example, when the Goddess of Wealth sealed her godhood, her subordinate god, Liuli, also used the god-sealing ceremony to become a god.

Of course, this also means that the Yuwen Family's Old Ancestor would become that person's subordinate god.

Is this... humiliating?

Not at all!

If the Legendaries in this world knew that a person sealing their godhood had a one hundred percent success rate.

I fear that ninety percent of Legendaries would be willing to come, pledge loyalty to that person, become that person's servant, and ultimately use the god-sealing ceremony to become a subordinate god.

Lin Chao naturally did not know about the Yuwen Family's affairs.

At this moment, he had already entered Rakshasa City.

The area of Rakshasa City is even larger than Iron Stone City, and the population is also greater.

Moreover, in Rakshasa City, one can see not only humans but also demons and devils.

This scene can be said to be very rare.

Lin Chao scanned casually and could see female succubi dressed in revealing clothing, casting flirtatious glances at passersby.

Lin Chao could not help but sigh that the succubus business here is quite rampant.

Those who come to Rakshasa City from human kingdoms, with their heads tied to their waistbands, mostly enjoy this Otherworld flavor.

After all, they can brag after drinking in a tavern that they have slept with a succubus.

"I am staying at the Aris Tavern; once the purchased materials arrive, just send them to the Aris Tavern."

Before parting ways with the caravan, Lin Chao said this to the man in black armor.

The man in black armor looked at Lin Chao and nodded.

Just then, a middle-aged man stepped down from the carriage; he looked at Lin Chao with a respectful expression in his eyes: "Brother Mu Niao, I am Yuwen Youde of the Yuwen Family, and this caravan is also my family's.

May I ask, sir... are you serving a certain Excellency?

I wonder if our Yuwen Family has the qualifications to meet that Excellency?"

Generally speaking, those addressed as Excellency are mostly powerhouses, especially among adventurers who use such titles.

Yuwen Youde wanted to see the powerhouse behind Lin Chao, that powerhouse qualified to seal their godhood.

Lin Chao looked at Yuwen Youde and smiled: "There is no Excellency behind me."

As Lin Chao spoke, he turned and left.

Yuwen Youde was stunned upon hearing this.

Could it be... that he guessed wrong?

This person named Mu Niao, purchasing those materials, was not for god-sealing, but a coincidence?

Or perhaps... a terrifying thought arose in his heart.

"You say, could that gentleman just now... be that Excellency?" Yuwen Youde asked the man in black armor beside him.

The man in black armor had a deep gaze, pondering something: "I cannot see his strength; I originally thought it was that Excellency hiding his strength, but now it seems... perhaps..."

Yuwen Youde frowned, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Mobilize the forces on the Continent; you must investigate who this Excellency is, and whether he truly has... the qualifications to attain godhood."

Yuwen Youde spoke, his voice carrying a grave expression.

Generally speaking, those Legendary figures who come to Rakshasa City to attain godhood have no backing in the Pantheon.

If they had backing, they would conduct the godhood attainment ceremony on the Continent under the protection of those gods.

Most who come to Rakshasa City to attain godhood do so out of helplessness, or because their lifespan is nearing its end and they are making a desperate final struggle.

Such people are, of course, not worth the Yuwen Family's investment; after all, success is almost impossible.

The ancestor of the Yuwen Family has also been waiting, but has not yet waited for a suitable candidate.

Now, the ancestor of the Yuwen Family has also reached the end of the road.

Yuwen Youde naturally hopes that the wooden bird is a young and vigorous Legendary, a Legendary who has made perfect preparations.

However, the probability of this is very low.

Inside the Aris Tavern, Lin Chao leaned against the window, drinking alone.

The wine he was drinking, called Bloody Mary, is the most distinctive wine in the Abyss, and many human adventurers like to drink it.

In the tavern, there are humans, demons, and even succubi dressed in revealing clothing.

This scene is very rare in reality, yet in Rakshasa City, it is quite normal.

After all, humans and demons can be considered natural enemies.

All gods loathe demons, especially Abyss Lords.

There is a saying that after humans die, their souls either fall into the Abyss or enter the Pantheon.

The gods covet pure souls.

Therefore, the gods and the Abyss are competitors for profit, constantly snatching souls, which is why they are hostile.

"Handsome, want to have a drink together?" Just then, a succubus dressed in revealing clothing walked in front of Lin Chao; her appearance was beautiful and alluring, her skin was excellent, and especially those 'deadly weapons' of hers were ready to burst out, enough to make most men's hearts race.

Lin Chao glanced at the succubus and shook his head.

He was naturally not interested in these succubi.

Seeing this, a look of disappointment appeared on the succubus's face.

When doing business, one must also look at who one is doing it with.

A patron who looks pleasing to the eye—one can earn money while lying down and also enjoy oneself, so why not?

However, just then, Lin Chao thought of something and called out to the succubus.

A look of joy appeared on the succubus's face: "Handsome, want to play?"

Lin Chao was expressionless: "I want to inquire about some information from you."

As he spoke, he took out ten Gold coins.

The succubus was both happy and a little disappointed.

"What information?"

"After humans die, their souls fall into the Abyss and become Magic Insects.

In the last two years, which Abyss Lord has been receiving the Magic Insects?"

After humans die, some souls fall into the Abyss and are transformed into the weakest Magic Insects.

This transformation follows a pattern.

Or rather, these Abyss Lords in the thousands of layers are all connected and also conduct transactions.

For example, the souls that fall into the Abyss in one year will be received by a certain layer, and after a few years, they will be switched to be received by another layer.

Lin Chao thought of Heiniu's beloved.

Her soul had likely also fallen into the Abyss and become a Magic Insect.

Since Lin Chao had come to the Abyss, he would help Heiniu investigate the information first.

"Well, about that..." the succubus said with a smile, "Handsome, you're at a big loss; usually, for those who patronize my business, I would give this information away for free.

These past two years, the souls falling into the Abyss enter the ninety-ninth layer of the Abyss and become subjects of the Nightmare Queen."

"Nightmare Queen?" Lin Chao was slightly surprised when he heard this name.

He had heard this name when he arrived at Rakshasa City.

The Abyss Lord of this layer is named Great Luo Rakshasa, and it is rumored that the mother of this Abyss Lord is the Nightmare Queen.

"Many thanks." Lin Chao thanked her and noted down this place.

As he was now, he naturally could not go to the ninety-ninth layer of the Abyss.

After all, the Nightmare Queen is at least comparable to a god with Strong Divine Power.

Lin Chao felt that even if he attained godhood, he might not be a match for the Nightmare Queen.

"Handsome, really don't want to try? I'm much better than humans..." the succubus said with seductive eyes.

Lin Chao shook his head.

"How boring." The succubus left with her hands on her hips, going off to scout for other candidates.

Three days later.

Aris Tavern.

Yuwen Youde appeared, his face carrying a respectful expression.

"Excellency, all the materials have been collected."

Lin Chao took the storage bag and glanced at it.

"This is your reward." He gave the storage bag to Yuwen Youde.

Yuwen Youde took the gold coins and looked at Lin Chao, his gaze somewhat uneasy.

However, thinking of something, Yuwen Youde still asked: "May I ask, Your Excellency, are you preparing for a god-sealing ceremony?"

Lin Chao's gaze was calm: "If I am, so what? If I am not, so what?"

"Your Excellency... are you lacking a subordinate god?" Yuwen Youde finally could not help but say.

After all, if he missed this opportunity, he did not know how long it would take to wait for the next one.

By that time, it was unknown what the situation of their ancestor would be.

Lin Chao's brows carried a smile: "Does the Yuwen Family have someone close to sealing godhood?"

"My third grandfather." With the words out, Yuwen Youde instead felt relieved and was not as nervous.

"I must see him first." Lin Chao had not expected that coming to Rakshasa City would yield such a harvest.

If he gained an additional subordinate god, then his power would increase significantly.

Moreover, the most important thing was that he could hide behind the scenes, act through the subordinate god, and accumulate strength.

Of course, not everyone was qualified to become his subordinate god.

He had to see that person from the Yuwen Family first.

"No problem." Hearing the reply, Yuwen Youde's spirits lifted.

At the same time, in a manor in Rakshasa City.

Motian sat upright in the main seat; his three heads were densely covered with eyes, looking exceptionally ghastly.

Below Motian, there were several humans and demons.

Among them, one human stepped forward: "Seventh Prince, we have already investigated clearly; what the Yuwen Family sold was indeed the information required for a god-sealing ceremony."

Hearing this, Motian licked his lips, a greedy look appearing in his eyes: "Another Legendary at the end of their rope; I hope this harvest... will not disappoint me."

"Seventh Highness, the ancestor of the Yuwen Family is actually also close to sealing godhood," this human said in a low voice, a cruel look flashing in his eyes.

"Tuopu, I know you and the Yuwen Family are at odds.

However, the Yuwen Family is, after all, one of the ten great families designated by my father; I cannot take action against them.

You don't need to be anxious; that old man of the Yuwen Family won't live much longer.

With me operating behind the scenes, isn't swallowing the Yuwen Family a piece of cake for you?

Now, the most important thing is to devour that human Legendary when they seal their godhood; that is the big event.

I, Motian, will be the next generation of Abyss Lord!"

Motian's densely packed eyes were all red.

Motian was the seventh son of the Great Rakshasa and had quite a reputation in this layer of the Abyss.

As the offspring of an Abyss Lord, it could be said his talent was extremely strong, but becoming a new Abyss Lord was not that simple.

In the Abyss, there were countless billions of demons, yet there were fewer than three hundred Abyss Lords.

How difficult it was to want to become a new Abyss Lord.

However, Motian took a different path, spreading quite a bit of news on the human Continent, attracting many human Legendaries to come to Rakshasa City to seal godhood.

Yet, these humans sealing godhood had long since become Motian's prey.

Over these years, the final outcome for so many humans who failed to seal godhood was not very good; they all became Motian's food.

Motian also used this to greatly increase his strength.

Now, if things just continued like this, one day in the future, Motian might really become an Abyss Lord.

Motian's schemes were not powerful, and it could even be said that many Legendaries might have detected Motian's existence.

However, they still chose to come to Rakshasa City to seal godhood.

If the god-sealing succeeded, Motian's threat would count for nothing.

If the god-sealing failed, death was inevitable, so dying at Motian's hands was just a small matter.

Therefore, over these years, Motian had always been raking in profits, and his strength was constantly increasing.

"Seventh Highness, there is one thing, I don't know if I should say it or not." At this time, that human continued to speak.

"Speak."

"We still haven't found out the identity of the fat sheep who came to Rakshasa City this time.

Even the Light Temple has not provided specific information on that person."

Generally speaking, those who could reach the stage of sealing godhood were definitely considered well-known powerhouses on the Continent.

A little investigation would be enough to find out.

Then, Motian would be able to prepare early and deal with them better.

Now, there was no information found on that Wood Bird.

This was very Ghost and rare.

Motian was slightly stunned, but long-term success made him quite confident: "No matter, just a Legendary."

(End of this chapter)