Chapter 404: Fate Chong Yuan

"Could it be that the God of Time has restored the buildings here?"

"Gu Han's heart stirred slightly, and he immediately formed a guess."

"To be safe, Gu Han released the giant fish-bird, Little Wolf, and even the Heavenly Universe Spirit Ginseng."

"Together they stepped into the location of Fate Chong Yuan."

"The air was filled with a faint dust."

"Just from the atmosphere here, one could tell that no one had lived here for an unknown amount of time."

"Walking through the streets and alleys, orderly arranged, it seemed one could see how bustling it once was."

"\"Surely this place must have been very prosperous back then? \""

"Fate Chong Yuan is very likely the God of Time's sole dojo."

"Therefore, the God of Time would expend his own divine power to restore this place to its original state."

"But the Black Tide had only just risen back then, far from reaching its current vast extent."

"Even the God of Time could not withstand the Black Tide when it first arose?"

"Gu Han led the group forward, and before long they arrived before a grand palace."

"Before the palace stood a huge incense burner over two meters tall, large enough for three people to encircle."

"From this alone one could see how dearly the deity enshrined in this palace was once loved."

"Just as Gu Han was about to pass the incense burner and head into the palace,"

"he suddenly noticed white incense smoke rising from the burner!"

"After a brief moment of shock, Gu Han's hairs stood on end."

"No one has lived here for a thousand years—how could anyone still be burning incense?"

"But soon, the sound of bells and drums even reached his ears!"

"Besides that, the sound of chanting sutras seemed to come from within the palace."

"\"Holy shit, in broad daylight, this is really seeing a ghost! \""

"Gu Han's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly stepped a few paces toward the giant fish-bird."

"Only by staying close to the giant fish-bird did he feel relatively safe."

"At that moment, illusory figures began to coalesce around Gu Han."

"Gradually, these figures became more solid."

"These people acted as if they couldn't see Gu Han, proceeding on their own to offer incense and make offerings to the deity."

"\"Hey, what are you standing there for? \""

"A gruff voice sounded behind Gu Han, and he immediately turned to look."

"He saw a burly, rough-looking man softly urging him,"

"\"If you don't offer incense and just shout, don't disturb our worship. \""

"At that moment Gu Han realized that perhaps the God of Time had used his divine power to bring him to some unknown time in the past."

"He and Little Wolf had previously used similar means to return to the past, seeking Ni Gu Si's weakness."

"For such means, Gu Han and Little Wolf were naturally not unfamiliar."

"Knowing he had no incense in hand, Gu Han quickly gave an apologetic smile to the burly man and made way."

"Seeing Gu Han voluntarily step aside, the burly man also felt a bit embarrassed, scratched his head, and gave Gu Han a hehe smile."

"Gu Han wandered around, carefully listening to the conversations of the people nearby."

"He discovered that this should just be an ordinary temple fair, not any special day."

"Gu Han strolled for a while, then began to ponder what trial the God of Time had set for him."

"According to Feng Yue Shan's explanation, there are roughly two ways to obtain the divine fire seed."

"First, the god sets a trial."

"If the one who accepts the trial passes, they can obtain the god's fire seed and become a demigod."

"For example, An Jia Nan, Feng Yue Shan, and Feng Xi became demigods through this path."

"Second, it is the simplest and most brutal method."

"Kill the god and plunder the fire seed!"

"Like Xiao Wan Di, who took this road."

"Xiao Wan Di and Bai Ce went to seek the Earth God, who would likely not willingly hand over the fire seed."

"Thus the only way is to kill him and retrieve the fire seed!"

"But at least so far, Gu Han has not sensed any hostility from the God of Time."

"If he is not mistaken, this should be the trial set by the other party."

"Just as Gu Han was pondering, a miserable cry suddenly sounded from outside the palace."

"Gu Han's heart tightened,"

"\"Let's go take a look. \""

"Several people rushed over and found a ragged, beggar-dressed man pressing a female worshipper who had come to offer incense to the ground, preparing to tear her clothes."

"The surrounding crowd murmured, yet no one stepped forward."

"Everyone watched coldly, letting the bully harass the woman."

"Some even greedily licked their lips, seemingly waiting for the beggar to strip the woman so they could feast their eyes."

"Gu Han frowned, feeling great disdain for the crowd's cold-blooded onlooking."

"Had he been in the world before crossing over, Gu Han might not have had the courage to act bravely."

"But after coming to this world, Gu Han hopes he can become someone who settles grudges with satisfaction."

A beggar tore at the woman's clothes; she tried to resist, but the beggar slapped her across the face.

Slap!

A loud slap rang out, and a bloody handprint appeared on the woman's face.

At that moment, the woman felt her head buzzing, her mind going blank.

Meanwhile, facing the woman unable to resist, the beggar lunged for her half-exposed bosom.

However, just as the beggar was about to succeed, the onlookers were about to feast their eyes.

A figure suddenly appeared beside the beggar and grabbed his arm.

The beggar felt his arm clamped as if by iron tongs, unable to move.

He angrily raised his head and roared at the newcomer,

"Don't meddle here!"

The newcomer was naturally Gu Han.

As the beggar's words fell, Gu Han heard hurried footsteps coming from all directions.

He spread his divine sense and found that those rushing over were beggars dressed similarly to the man.

These beggars held clubs, staring at Gu Han with fierce, menacing looks.

It seemed they would attack Gu Han at the beggar's command.

These people were clearly habitual offenders, certainly not the first time they had acted this way near the palace.

And after these beggars appeared, the wealthy worshippers, meanwhile, retreated several steps timidly, as if unwilling to get involved.

Seeing the crowd's timid appearance, Gu Han snorted contemptuously.

If these people were utterly powerless, it would indeed be reasonable for them to preserve themselves wisely.

But this is a world where beings capable of destroying heaven and earth exist.

From the aura these people emitted, Gu Han knew their strength surpassed that of the beggars.

Even so, these people remained just as cowardly.

Gu Han felt only contempt for their behavior.

Gu Han turned his head, his gaze falling on the fierce-looking beggar man.

He keenly sensed a flash of dark aura in the beggar's eyes.

"Black Tide aura?"

After doubt arose in Gu Han's mind, he immediately had the Heavenly Universe Spirit Ginseng beside him identify that wisp of black energy.

The Heavenly Universe Spirit Ginseng nodded, confirming Gu Han's suspicion.

"It seems the God of Time wants to see whether, if I return to the past, I will help Him resist the Black Tide."