Chapter 410: Incidents

The God of Fire is irritable and has a short temper, but he is no fool.

He naturally sees through such an obvious provocation.

The other party is clearly trying to enrage him, acting with total impunity.

"Yuwen Zhanye... must have an accomplice," the God of Fire muses.

In this current era, for Yuwen Zhanye to be able to ascend to godhood, there must be something suspicious behind it, someone helping him.

"Could it be... a god from the Ice and Snow Empress's faction?" the God of Fire cannot help but ponder.

He has a deep-seated grudge against the gods of the Ice and Snow Empress's faction; all of them wish to eliminate him as quickly as possible.

Furthermore, when the God of Theft and Wind wanted to head to the Abyss to intercept and kill Yuwen Zhanye, the projection of Eyun Xiaojie was also in the Pantheon.

It is highly likely that it was the gods of the Ice and Snow Empress's faction who joined forces with Yuwen Zhanye to execute the traitor, the God of Theft and Wind.

Having figured this out, the God of Fire feels a sudden sense of clarity.

Yuwen Zhanye has also been labeled by the God of Fire as belonging to the Ice and Snow Empress's faction.

"Is Yuwen Zhanye's confidence rooted in the Ice and Snow Empress?"

The God of Fire narrows his eyes.

Nowadays, gods are falling to the mortal world, but not all gods have fallen.

The more powerful gods are still supporting their God Kingdoms and have not fallen to the mortal world.

"If I remember correctly, there are six gods from the Ice and Snow Empress's faction who have fallen onto the Continent, and the strongest among them is... Eyun Xiaojie.

Eyun Xiaojie... seems to be at..."

The God of Fire looks up, gazing in the direction where the God of the White Wolf is located, a look of contemplation in his eyes.

If his memory serves him right, the place where Eyun Xiaojie fell is not far from the Kunan Orc Tribe.

Then, it is indeed very likely that Eyun Xiaojie and Yuwen Zhanye have conspired to deal with him.

"Eyun Xiaojie must still believe that her strength is slightly superior to mine.

If she finds an accomplice and joins forces with Yuwen Zhanye, taking down me and the God of the White Wolf would be a complete breeze."

The God of Fire thinks from Eyun Xiaojie's perspective, a playful smile appearing in his eyes.

If the great upheaval had not yet occurred and all gods were still staying in their God Kingdoms, the gods of all factions could maintain a balance due to the existence of the God Kingdoms.

Now, as gods continue to fall from their God Kingdoms, without the sanctuary of the God Kingdom, slaughter... is bound to begin.

The God of Fire is backed by the Master of Light, and he is ninety percent certain that they will be the final victors.

After all, the Master of Light is the most powerful god among the Four Great Sovereigns.

"All schemes and tricks are merely built upon the foundation of strength.

Eyun Xiaojie surely does not know that the Master of Light had long anticipated this God Descent.

The God of the Sky previously bestowed upon me the Finger of the Ancient God, which I have been refining.

Now..."

A look of confidence appears in the God of Fire's eyes.

In the previous epoch, it was rumored that this Continent was ruled by Ancient Gods.

Ancient Gods were born as deities and were incomparably powerful.

However, later, the Great Cataclysm occurred, the Ancient Gods disappeared and fell one after another, and Spirit Gods emerged to rule this world.

The Finger of the Ancient God is a part of the remains of an Ancient God.

Such an item counts as a Supreme Treasure.

After refining it, one can enhance their divine office and Divine Power.

The God of Fire has actually been secretly refining the Finger of the Ancient God all along; now, his strength has reached that of a Medium Divine Power, which is why... he has the confidence.

"From the Finger of the Ancient God, I have also comprehended a powerful Divine Art.

Eyun Xiaojie, your divine office and Divine Power... shall be mine!

The God War shall be initiated by me!"

Having cleared his thoughts, the God of Fire is full of confidence.

At this time, slaughter is the fastest way to become stronger.

He wants to be the vanguard of the Master of Light's faction, to achieve merit and enhance his strength.

Although this is dangerous, it is also absolutely rewarding.

As a god, the God of Fire dares to gamble and is not afraid of failure.

After all, he was once a human Legendary who defied the heavens and slew gods.

Iron Stone City.

Lin Chao looks relaxed; he looks at the Eldest Princess and says softly, "Royal Sister, you should just stay in Iron Stone City and not go back for now."

He is plotting against the God of Fire.

Naturally, he does not want the news to be exposed.

Of course, Lin Chao also understands that the God of Fire is no fool and will certainly make full preparations before coming to Iron Stone City.

But Lin Chao also has preparations.

His preparation is the improved version of the Arcane Eye.

Now, the number of Arcane Eyes in Iron Stone City has already exceeded one thousand.

Such a quantity of Arcane Eyes, combined with their powerful might.

If they had been placed in the Arcane City, the Arcane City would not have had such a brilliant curtain call that night.

Of course, unless absolutely necessary, Lin Chao will not expose the Arcane Eyes, keeping them as his trump card.

The eldest princess looked at Lin Chao, her expression complex: "Ninth brother... are you really still my ninth brother?"

In her expression, there was a hint of wariness.

Seeing this, Lin Chao chuckled: "Naturally.

Elder sister, I still remember a family banquet when we were young; you snatched my wine to drink, and after finishing it, you threw a drunken tantrum."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess's previous worry dissipated, and she also laughed: "Ninth brother, you are too petty; it was just snatching your wine, to think you could remember it for so long."

Lin Chao smiled: "Perhaps elder sister has forgotten what you did after you got drunk."

"What did I do?" The eldest princess was a bit dazed; she truly did not remember.

Lin Chao gave a mysterious smile and did not continue the topic: "Some things, once they pass, they pass; they are of no importance.

Elder sister, during these days, stay well in Iron Stone City and enjoy yourself.

Perhaps... in a few days, you will be able to return to your fief."

The eldest princess still had doubts in her heart and wanted to ask for clarity.

However, the current ninth brother, although still her ninth brother, had long since donned a mysterious cloak, and she instead dared not ask again.

Watching the eldest princess leave, Lin Chao's gaze became wistful.

Although the eldest princess tried hard to converse with him in her former manner after returning, Lin Chao still sensed the change in his elder sister's attitude.

Of course, these things did not count for much to him.

He had experienced endless years; these things would not truly affect him, he only sighed occasionally, feeling somewhat like crocodile tears.

Seeing the eldest princess off, Yuwen Zhanye entered the room.

At this moment, he was still somewhat excited.

After all, he was about to face two gods.

"Is the true body of the White Wolf God in the White Wolf Tribe?" Lin Chao inquired.

Yuwen Zhanye pondered: "At the time, I exchanged blows with the White Wolf God and took one of his strikes head-on.

The strength he displayed was very great.

For a projection to be able to display such great strength, it is evident that his true body is not far from the White Wolf Tribe."

"Hmm." Lin Chao nodded, "During this time, prepare yourself; perhaps... the White Wolf God and the Fire God will come to Iron Stone City."

"Understood." Battle intent surged in Yuwen Zhanye's eyes.

Lin Chao, meanwhile, was deep in thought.

With the White Wolf God and the Fire God attacking, the two would certainly be very careful and cautious.

Perhaps, only projections would come.

Slaying the projections, although it would greatly reduce the opponent's strength, was not what Lin Chao coveted; he wanted their Divine Power and divine offices, and was not satisfied with merely slaying projections.

"However, if the two gods want to deal with me, in order to maximize the strength of their projections,

their true bodies certainly will not be too far from Iron Stone City.

But, finding them is still troublesome."

Lin Chao pondered, thinking about the opponent's hiding place.

After all, it is very difficult to find a god's true body once it is hidden.

Lin Chao asking Yuwen Zhanye about the White Wolf God's true body was actually to find out where the White Wolf God's true body was located.

If he knew, then he could secretly lie in ambush.

In order to hunt him down, the Fire God would certainly meet with the White Wolf God.

At that time, he could strike first to gain the advantage.

The battlefield also did not have to be in Iron Stone City.

Of course, if the opponent was unexpectedly powerful, Lin Chao could only return to Iron Stone City and make use of the Arcane Eye.

Of course, Lin Chao felt this situation should not happen.

After all, even before stepping into the realm of gods, his strength had easily wiped out the Five Ancestors of Xia.

As for how strong he was now... Lin Chao knew, but he did not know how it compared to the levels of this world.

"Master Hanshe... why must you betray the Second Mistress?"

On the streets of Iron Stone City, the lights were as bright as day.

Several adventurers had surrounded Hanshe.

Hanshe stood among the crowd with an elderly steward, a look of anger appearing in Hanshe's eyes: "Xiangfu, our Nikang Family has treated you well; why do you betray us and defect to that bitch, the Second Mistress!"

Xiangfu was an orphan, bought home by Hanshe's father.

When Xiangfu was a slave in the Nikang Family, he was loyal and devoted, and was highly valued by Hanshe's father.

Hanshe's father did not care about background, promoted Xiangfu, and bestowed upon Xiangfu their noble family's ancestral cultivation method.

Xiangfu did not fail to live up to expectations, successfully becoming a High-level Professional, and Hanshe's father removed Xiangfu's slave status, giving Xiangfu a very high status.

It could be said that it was Hanshe's father who single-handedly promoted Xiangfu.

If not for the Nikang Family, the current Xiangfu would likely have starved to death in the winter long ago.

Hanshe had thought about someone betraying them, but he had not expected it to be Xiangfu.

Xiangfu had a burly build and a square face, looking full of righteousness: "Young Master, there is an old saying in the East: those who understand the times are outstanding, and good wood chooses the bird to perch on.

Now, the Nikang Family is controlled by the Second Mistress, so I naturally pledge my loyalty to the Second Mistress.

Young Master, you betray the Second Mistress, but why must you?

You are a descendant of the Nikang Family; after the old master passes away, you will control Pingkang City."

"Those not of my kin, their hearts must be different!"

How many innocent young children have been devoured in our Pingkang City during these days by the clansmen brought by the Second Mistress?

My cousin died at the hands of that White Wolf leader, her body washed clean and thrown into a pot.

Xiangfu, didn't you always like my cousin? My father had also been preparing to marry her off to you.

You... does your heart not ache?"

Xiangfu's expression changed slightly, but then returned to normal: "Young Master Hanshe, there are thousands upon thousands of women in this world.

Affection is merely the cheapest thing there is.

Right now, I do indeed feel heartache.

But I know that in a few months, I will forget your cousin.

Time... is the best medicine!

In the future, I will marry a beautiful noblewoman, and have a lovely son and a lovely daughter.

They will not have to be slaves from childhood like I was.

From the moment they are born, they can eat white bread, drink milk, and have lovely maids to take care of them."

As Xiangfu spoke, he walked toward Hanshe, and the other adventurers also pressed in.

Hanshe was furious and somewhat helpless: "Xiangfu, there are many people in Iron Stone City with a poor background just like you!

Do you really wish for the Second Mistress to use the werewolves to occupy this city and let the people of this city... become homeless once again?"

After attending the Nine Prince's coming-of-age ceremony, Hanshe tossed and turned, eventually deciding to betray the Second Mistress and tell the Nine Prince the news about Pingkang City.

With the help of the power of Iron Stone City, there might be a chance to take down the Second Mistress and recapture Pingkang City.

However, just as Hanshe finished discussing it with the old steward and Xiangfu, and was preparing to request an audience with the Nine Prince, this incident occurred.

Xiangfu brandished his sword: "Others dying is always better than me dying."

Xiangfu thrust his sword toward Hanshe, preparing to Slay him in one strike.

But at this moment, behind Xiangfu, an unremarkable adventurer revealed a look of struggle in his eyes.

He suddenly struck, slashing his blade at Xiangfu: "Young Master Hanshe, run!"

This scene shocked the others.

Especially Xiangfu; he did not understand why his subordinate would betray him.

But at this time, he could only deal with his subordinate's offensive, unable to spare any attention for Hanshe.

Seeing this, Hanshe was moved, his eyes warming: "Thank you, brother!"

That brother who helped him was certain to die.

Yet, he did not even know the other man's name.

He also understood that he could not be sentimental now; only by escaping could he ensure that brother did not die in vain.

Xiangfu's face was full of murderous intent: "You deserve to die!"

He stabbed the traitor with sword after sword, unable to understand why this man who had been so subservient to him would betray him at such a time.

This man had not been trained by the Nikang Family, but was someone Xiangfu had pulled out of prison; he could be considered his confidant.

Xiangfu stabbed five or six times before killing the adventurer; filled with malice, he looked in the direction Hanshe had fled and said coldly: "Pursue!"

Half a day later.

In Iron Stone City, Lin Chao sat in the Palace.

Hanshe stood below, his body trembling slightly, and he still carried many wounds on him.

His expression was somewhat pained.

Yesterday, after he escaped, he was pursued by Xiangfu; while fleeing, he encountered the Guard Team of Iron Stone City and was rescued.

When he returned to the scene of the crime, the unremarkable man who had ambushed Xiangfu had already been stabbed seven or eight times, his cold corpse lying on the ground.

He also learned that the man was named Tieshui, a refugee who had eventually settled in Iron Stone City.

In order to raise money for medicine to treat his mother's illness, Tieshui had offended a noble in the city and was eventually imprisoned; it was Xiangfu who had pulled him out of prison.

However, after being released, Tieshui's mother had already passed away due to her delayed treatment.

Tieshui had then continued to serve under Xiangfu.

Tieshui had no affection for the Nikang Family.

Hanshe also did not know why, under those circumstances, Tieshui would strike at Xiangfu.

At this moment, he felt deep sorrow in his heart.

"The Nikang Family has been occupied by White Wolves?" Lin Chao looked at Hanshe and asked.

A trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Yes." Hanshe nodded vigorously, "Please, Nine Prince, uphold justice for the people of our Pingkang City!"

"Hmm, I am already aware of this matter, but I still need you to explain the specific details in full.

When did that werewolf take control of your Nikang Family?" Lin Chao had a bold guess in his heart.

"September 27th, it was that very day!" Hanshe answered, though puzzled.

Hearing this, a flash of light passed through Lin Chao's eyes.

Sure enough.

September 26th was the Day of the God's Fall!

(End of chapter)