Chapter 440: Premature Plot

Iron Stone City.

Ye Di followed behind Jiang Ruoyu, his gaze somewhat dazed.

"Master, what happened?"

Originally, he had been Slaying fierce beasts in the game, but his Master had pulled him back.

"A major event has occurred; it concerns you, yet it does not," Jiang Ruoyu said, hesitating.

"What major event?" Ye Di asked, puzzled.

"Last time, at a branch of the Tiedie Chamber of Commerce, I bought you a Phantom Butterfly Pet Beast egg.

Now... the Tiedie Chamber of Commerce... is gone."

"What?" Ye Di was surprised.

According to his Master's description, the Tiedie Chamber of Commerce was absolutely a behemoth.

How could it just be gone like that?

This counted as a major event.

"According to some rumors I received, the Tiedie Chamber of Commerce offended a terrifying enemy.

Their headquarters... is also gone."

Jiang Ruoyu patted Ye Di on the shoulder.

"Such a major event originally had nothing to do with you or me.

It is just that... I bought the Pet Beast egg for you at the Tiedie Chamber of Commerce.

The one you contracted is a Phantom Butterfly.

I fear this matter might implicate you.

Xiaofan, in the future, when you follow me to the Beast Taming World, do not easily reveal the first Pet Beast you contracted.

Once the wind blows over, if there is no trouble..."

Jiang Ruoyu's worry was not without reason.

Those high and mighty big shots have unfathomable methods.

Just in the world Jiang Ruoyu went to, two great clans had a bloody battle.

In the end, the Wu Clan won, and the Li Clan lost.

The Wu Clan Supreme Elder used a profound and unfathomable technique to curse the Li Clan's bloodline to death.

All who carried the Li bloodline perished.

The dead numbered more than a million.

Jiang Ruoyu's worry was indeed not without reason.

"Understood, Master, I will be careful." Ye Di also knew that it was better to be cautious in life.

In the game world, he had learned a lot.

"How have things been lately?" Jiang Ruoyu asked again.

What he asked about this time referred to the game.

This game, after all, had some connection to him.

"Master, I have already stepped into the Legendary peak.

I feel that if I am given one more god to slay, I will be able to become a god!"

When Ye Di said this, he was very excited.

During this time, he had been Slaying demons and devils in the Abyss, constantly grinding levels.

At the same time, he was also Slaying Divine Creatures.

Unknowingly, he had already reached the Legendary peak.

"I really want to encounter a god and see how long their health bar is," Ye Di said, full of anticipation. "Master, how much time is left until the great war you spoke of begins?

I can't wait."

Jiang Ruoyu had once said that when the Era of Calamity began and the God Kingdom fell, a God War would occur.

In the end, the Child of Calamity would also fall at the hands of the Light Master due to the betrayal of his male lover.

And the Light Master would also show his power to the world.

The Death Master turned out to be a clone of the Light Master.

Or rather, the Death Master had long been plotted against by the Light Master, who had secretly replaced him.

This explained why, for these past few thousand years, the true form of the Light Master had rarely appeared.

It was very likely that he was controlling the Death Master.

"Three months remain, when the God Kingdom of the Mother of Earth falls to the mortal world.

Once the first Master descends to the mortal world, the God War will truly begin."

Jiang Ruoyu said.

"Of course, this is just the plot.

The development of all things does not necessarily follow the plot.

Perhaps..."

As Jiang Ruoyu spoke, his voice suddenly paused.

His eyes looked up at the sky, and a look of horror appeared on his face.

Black Earth hung in the air, Divine Power shining brightly.

A handful of yellow Earth descended from the sky, carrying vast Divine Power, unstoppable and impossible to resist.

The sky over the entire Continent was suddenly filled with flying dust and permeated by yellow sand.

Jiang Ruoyu had seen this scene before.

"Oh no!" he shouted, "Mother Earth... has actually fallen into the human world."

Following his shout, suddenly, the heavens shook and the earth quaked; a crack appeared right beneath his feet.

Houses collapsed, mountains sank, and river water surged backward!

This world had suddenly experienced an earthquake of unknown magnitude.

At the same time, many gods looked up at the sky, expressions of horror appearing in their eyes.

Finally... some Masters also began to descend into the human world.

Many gods also took action at this moment, shielding the Temple and the believers around the Temple so they would not be harmed by the great earthquake.

At this time, in Iron Stone City.

Countless players were shouting.

Hong Ying was even more so; she wore leather clothing and stood with her hands on her hips: "Quick, quick, quick!

Activate the defensive Formation!"

Iron Stone City had a Formation.

As soon as the great earthquake began, the Formation was activated and started to resist.

However, the great earthquake came in waves.

Therefore, Hong Ying continued to activate other Formations to maintain the balance of Iron Stone City.

At this moment, Diya's figure appeared beside Hong Ying: "Do you need me to take action?"

Although he was a god, Diya no longer possessed the arrogance and condescension of a god.

"No need." Hong Ying shook her head, "If our Iron Stone City cannot even resolve this small matter, how can we boast... of resolving the gods?"

Hong Ying's face was full of confidence.

Upon hearing this, Diya did not speak again.

However, his Divine Soul swept across this city, and when he sensed those Formations, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

"These Formations... are truly strange.

They are different from ordinary Formations; could it be... that they are mixed with the Rules of technology?"

Diya was a god, and it was normal for his knowledge to be inferior to those veteran gods, but he still understood the Formations of the mortal world.

He could only understand a small portion of the developments activated in Iron Stone City; as for the rest, with his knowledge, he could not discern a thing.

"Not so." Hong Ying smiled mysteriously, "These Formations were improved by... His Highness, and he ordered me to build them."

During these days, subordinates of the Manager often came to Iron Stone City.

At the same time, they brought many orders from the Manager.

Among them, this Formation was also obtained from the Manager, and Hong Ying arranged it immediately.

"Has he sent word back, or mentioned when he will return?" Diya's heart tightened.

He stayed in Iron Stone City just to see Lin Chao and discuss the matter of the technology priesthood.

"His Highness has not mentioned it, but I imagine... it will be soon."

After Hong Ying finished speaking, she looked up at the sky: "Lord Song God, is this sudden great earthquake and the yellow sand filling the sky related to any god?"

When such a thing occurred, Hong Ying understood that it must be the God Kingdom of a powerful god falling.

However, she did not study gods much and did not know which god it was.

"It is Mother Earth." There was some worry in Diya's expression.

The relationship between Mother Earth and the Ice and Snow Empress was not good.

The doctrine of Mother Earth favored forests more.

The ice and snow of the Ice and Snow Empress were not to her liking.

"It is actually a Master!" Hong Ying was somewhat surprised.

The fall of a Master was definitely a major event.

After all, according to the game settings, these Four Great Sovereigns were the most powerful bosses in the game.

Nearby, other players heard this and were eager to try: "If we slaughter Mother Earth, will we become gods all at once?"

"Look at you, you just stepped into the Legendary realm and you're already thinking about god-slaying!"

"With my current combat power, I certainly cannot defeat a Master.

However, I can take her by wit.

Recently, I have preferred matriarchal figures.

I am preparing to conquer this Mother Earth.

I have played many types of raising-simulation games and am well-versed in countless strategies.

Taking down Mother Earth will be a piece of cake."

"Mitu, stop bragging. I heard from your sister that you are still a virgin and don't even have a girlfriend."

"How do you know my sister?"

The players' words fell into Diya's ears, and Diya only felt it was funny, having the same thought in his heart that Eyun Xiaojie had once expressed: the ignorant are fearless.

Of course, he was already used to the crazy talk of this group of people.

Although this group of people had extremely high talent, they were not gods and were ultimately just ants.

Just then, however, Diya's expression suddenly changed slightly.

He received a sound transmission.

Eight hundred miles outside Iron Stone City.

Eyun Xiaojie coughed up blood from the corner of her mouth; there was a large hole in her heart, blood was flowing, her heart had been gouged out by someone, and Divine Power was constantly flowing from the horrific wound.

Beside her, the God of Metal also looked miserable: "Mother Earth's schemes run so deep; she actually took advantage of the God Kingdom falling and the Divine Power being in chaos to launch a surprise attack on us!"

The God of Metal's strength is very high, possessing a full Medium Divine Power.

Unless a Strong Divine Power takes action, in this mortal world, almost no one can break through his defenses.

Eyun Xiaojie has strong perception; with the two of them stationed together, it could almost be said they were safe and sound.

However, Mother Earth's God Kingdom fell, causing a Divine Power sea riot in this world, which will weaken the gods' perception.

Unexpectedly, three gods from Mother Earth's faction suddenly attacked Eyun Xiaojie and the God of Metal.

The arrivals were three gods with Medium Divine Power, and the leader was the God of Attack.

The God of Attack is a standout among those with Medium Divine Power, only one step away from a Strong Divine Power.

It was precisely because the God of Attack took action that the God of Metal was instantly severely wounded.

"Eyun Xiaojie, their target is me. We should flee in separate directions; only then will you have a glimmer of survival," the God of Metal said.

He and the God of Attack have deep grievances.

The God of Attack has been stuck at Medium Divine Power, unable to ascend to a Strong Divine Power.

Rumor has it that his divine office potential is insufficient; if he obtains the God of Metal's divine office and refines the world's most rigid and powerful attack artifact, then the God of Attack could step into the realm of Strong Divine Power.

This is perhaps the reason why the God of Attack suddenly launched a surprise attack on the God of Metal.

"Upon entering the Ice Empress's faction, we took an oath; how could I abandon you?" Eyun Xiaojie said.

"Sigh, it is a pity that I am severely wounded," the God of Metal sighed upon hearing this. "On the road back to the Ice Kingdom, Mother Earth must have already dispatched gods to stand guard, just waiting for us to pass by.

Now, we cannot return to the Ice Kingdom... and there are no Strong Divine Power gods from our faction nearby who can help us."

A Strong Divine Power can be said to be the ceiling of combat power in this world, aside from the Master.

This time, the layout of the gods from Mother Earth's faction will certainly not let him escape back to the Ice Kingdom.

Eyun Xiaojie also nodded.

The other side likely calculated the Ice Empress's faction's strength long ago, precisely dispatching three gods of Medium Divine Power to surround and attack them.

According to Eyun Xiaojie's calculations, if things continue this way, they will certainly fall into the hands of those three gods in less than two days.

However, Eyun Xiaojie thought of something and suddenly spoke: "Not far from us is Iron Stone City, and the God of Song from our faction is there... should we ask the God of Song for help?"

"The God of Song is a newly ascended god and cannot help us," the God of Metal said, holding no hope. "Moreover, if the matter regarding that... is known to Mother Earth, I fear the problem will become even more serious."

The God of Metal was referring to the Technology Dao.

Upon hearing this, Eyun Xiaojie nodded and said: "Indeed, we cannot lead disaster there, otherwise..."

"We will head in the opposite direction," the God of Metal decided.

Upon hearing this, Eyun Xiaojie was just about to say something.

She felt that this move was also inappropriate.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura swept over.

The words she wanted to say could only be swallowed back into her stomach.

Clearly, the gods from Mother Earth's faction had already pursued them.

"Run!"

The God of Metal shouted, and he and Eyun Xiaojie ran in the opposite direction.

At this moment, above the Heavenly Vault, the projections of three gods appeared.

Among them, the leader was none other than the God of Attack. He looked at the direction in which Eyun Xiaojie and the God of Metal were fleeing and suddenly spoke: "Stop."

The other two gods stopped immediately.

"This place is very close to Iron Stone City.

According to the information we obtained, there is a God of Song in Iron Stone City.

If they want to survive, they can only go to Iron Stone City for help.

With one more force, their probability of survival would be a little higher.

Why are they running in the opposite direction?"

The other gods were also stunned upon hearing this.

One god instantly sent a voice transmission: "Could it be that they are afraid of implicating that God of Song?"

Although the God of Attack excels in force, his mind is meticulous: "After slaying these two gods, we will certainly begin to clear out the gods of the Ice Empress's faction nearby.

That God of Song will surely die without the help of these two.

Since they are going to die either way, why not join up with the God of Song and fight for a glimmer of survival?

Could it be that the God of Song went to Iron Stone City not to see that so-called descendant, but because there is some secret in Iron Stone City?

And these two gods do not want to expose it?"

The God of Attack thought of many things in an instant.

A smile played on his lips.

"Beifeng, you go to Iron Stone City for a trip," the God of Attack ordered.

Immediately, he and another god pursued the God of Metal and Eyun Xiaojie.

At this time, the God of Metal sensed that there were only two auras behind him, and his expression suddenly changed drastically.

"Not good, it was my oversight; I exposed Iron Stone City!

No, we must go to Iron Stone City, meet up with the God of Song, and take the Technology Dao away!"

The God of Song alone could never guard the Technology Dao.

If the gods of Mother Earth were to learn of the existence of the Technology Dao.

Iron Stone City would be destroyed in an instant!

Behind them, the God of Attack still had a smile on his face: "They changed direction; Iron Stone City really does hold a secret."

"However, no matter what this secret is, it is now mine."

The God of Attack and Conquest is only one step away from being a Strong Divine Power, and his status within the camp of the Mother of the Earth is quite high.

He also suddenly changed direction and chased toward Iron Stone City.

At this moment, inside Iron Stone City, Diya's expression was anxious.

Standing atop the city walls was also a group of players.

This group of players were all from the first batch that entered the game.

Upon learning that a hostile deity had arrived, these players who had stepped into the Legendary peak all came to the city walls, their fighting spirit soaring.

Diya, however, was full of anxiety; he already knew what had happened.

At this time, Hong Ying said softly, "Your Excellency God of Song, do not worry; as long as your friend enters our Iron Stone City, they will be safe and sound."

"Leave the remaining few deities for us to deal with."

"I would like to see just how thick a deity's health bar is!"

Hong Ying voiced the inner thoughts of the players present.

(End of this chapter)