"However, this does remind me!"

Shuibing formed her hands into a gesture resembling a flower. A pink aura flowed from her fingertips, and as it struck Chen Jiuge, his mind became somewhat hazy, and even some inappropriate images appeared.

"Huff huff huff"

Retreating quickly by two steps, Chen Jiuge said with lingering fear, "Is this the Red Dust Divine Power?"

Shuibing reached out to gather the pink aura into her palm and said with some surprise, "I can actually release the Red Dust Divine Power!"

Compared to the ability to release the Red Dust Divine Power, Chen Jiuge was more amazed that Shuibing had actually practiced it.

If there were rankings based on the difficulty of Divine Skills, the Red Dust Divine Power would be second only to the Supreme Great Divine Power!

Because each Red Dust Divine Power requires experiencing life in the Mortal World, collecting the Red Dust Qi formed by the stray thoughts of mortals, a difficulty incomparable to other Divine Skills.

"Strange, I can release the power, but I can't collect it!"

Shuibing turned her gaze to Xiaoshou and asked Chen Jiuge, "Clan Leader, I wonder if I could explore Xiaoshou a bit?"

"Xiaoshou?"

Chen Jiuge hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly, considering Shuibing's contributions during this period, "Alright, but you must not harm her!"

"Of course not. If Xiaoshou can absorb Red Dust Qi, and I could utilize this absorbed Red Dust Qi, my strength would certainly increase greatly. Why would I harm her?" Shuibing shook her head repeatedly.

"Hmm!"

...........

After handing Xiaoshou over to Shuibing for research, Chen Jiuge planned to go to the City Lord Mansion to handle some accumulated administrative affairs. Although Shuibing could also handle some documents, to avoid suspicion, she would only write suggestions for Chen Jiuge to decide on.

However, he had just gone halfway when he received a message from the Sorrowful Girl.

While immortal power was heavily suppressed in the Heavenly Gift Realm, close-range messages were still possible. However, the Sorrowful Girl was not close by, indicating a special situation on her side.

"Could it be that others are about to emerge too?"

Chen Jiuge looked up at the sky, where the phantoms of numerous Divine Beasts such as the Golden Crow, Phoenix, and True Dragon occupied the sky. Although these beings were mere illusions, they moved like living entities and even emitted soul-stirring roars.

"This phenomenon is a bit exaggerated!"

"Stop!"

Chen Jiuge called out to the bustling patrol team ahead!

"Greetings, Clan Leader!"

"No need for formalities. Tell Black Eye to reinforce the manpower and don't let anyone else near the back mountain!"

"Also, send someone to notify the army outside the city to enhance vigilance!"

Receiving the Clan Leader's token from Chen Jiuge respectfully, several of them collectively nodded in agreement.

"I hope nothing too troublesome arises!"

Just a year after Bai Li and others had left, the newly formed Star Moon Tribe had only just established a new system. The cultivators within the tribe were still adapting to the new lifestyle. A special situation occurring at this time was not something Chen Jiuge wished to see.

When Chen Jiuge arrived at the Nine Yang Land behind the mountain, he found the Sorrowful Girl looking unwell.

"The Heavenly Snake and the Spider Queen have gone in again?" Although it was a question, Chen Jiuge's tone was definitive.

"Master, it was my failure in duty!" The Sorrowful Girl lowered her head, admitting fault.

"It's not your fault, never mind, let's go in and take a look first!"

"This time the commotion is quite significant. Keep a lookout outside; others might try to come in!" Chen Jiuge instructed, noting the restless atmosphere within the Star Moon Tribe.

"Master, rest assured, anyone wishing to enter must step over my corpse!" said the Sorrowful Girl, her face stern.

"That's not necessary; you're more important. If you encounter an invincible being, prioritize your safety!"

"Master!"

"Alright, let me go in and take a look first!"

Upon entering the passage, Chen Jiuge immediately noticed something was off. The originally grayish-brown walls had completely crystallized, the nearly translucent crystal walls occasionally flickering with a trace of red, remnants of the Fiery Sun Qi.

"So cold?"

Running his hand along the wall, Chen Jiuge was shocked, for the temperature of the crystalline wall had almost dropped to freezing. This was the Nine Yang Land!

"It shouldn't be like this; with the help of Innate Primordial Qi, the Nine Yang Heart shouldn't be completely drained!"

"Could it be that something occurred that I can't comprehend?"

Considering the potential unforeseen circumstances, Chen Jiuge quickened his pace.

"Heavenly Snake senior, Spider Queen senior!"

Nodding slightly in greeting, Chen Jiuge looked towards the center, where eight huge Nine Yang Hearts were gathered, on the brink of cracking open.

"This aura feels slightly stronger than Hua Xi but unfortunately remains within the Warrior King tier without any aura fluctuation!"

Previously thinking that completely absorbing the Nine Yang Hearts might yield a couple of King Levels among the eight, now it seemed he was overly optimistic. Even though the Nine Yang Heart was a precious treasure, it couldn't match a true King Level!

"Clatter clatter"

The fragments of the Nine Yang Hearts fell like raindrops, the lusterless gray-brown shards echoing as they landed on the ground.

"Greetings, Father God!"

Under the surprised eyes of the Heavenly Snake and Spider Queen, Chen Jiuge calmly said, "Rise, it's been a while since Hua Xi's emergence, but you're finally out!"

The one seemingly leading among the eight stepped forward, "Father God, Hua Xi emerged early because she couldn't absorb the Five-Colored Qi you cast back then, making it impossible to continue digesting the Fiery Sun Qi, hence the early emergence."

"The Innate Primordial Qi enabled you to absorb more Fiery Sun Qi?" Chen Jiuge asked, puzzled.

"Yes, Father God; our background was too weak. Even with the nourishment of Fiery Sun Qi, we still fell short. Without your help, our cultivation might not have reached this level!"

"I see!"

Chen Jiuge internally smiled wryly, realizing it was his deployment of Innate Primordial Qi that caused him to enhance their foundations, allowing them to freely absorb the Fiery Sun Qi, extinguishing the Nine Yang Land entirely.

"You may withdraw for now!"

"As you wish, Father God!"

Very soon, only three people remained in the cave.

The Heavenly Snake inspected Chen Jiuge with a peculiar gaze, "You unexpectedly possess the ability to create clans!"

"Clans?" Chen Jiuge was momentarily confused, quickly realizing the Heavenly Snake's meaning. In the Heavenly Gift Realm, Fierce Beasts could create clans upon reaching the King Level, like the Spider Queen's small spiders in the Black Forest.

However, the White Ape Clan of the White Ape King was different; they were born from the union of living beings, unlike the Spider Queen's asexual offspring.

"Indeed, you're unlike others; there's a significant secret about you!"

The Heavenly Snake's eyes shone with a sharp gleam, as if wanting to completely uncover and scrutinize Chen Jiuge.

Inching back slightly, Chen Jiuge awkwardly laughed, "Is... is that so?"

The Heavenly Snake said faintly, "Don't worry, I'm not going to do anything to you. I'm just a little curious, not insistent on figuring it all out. Even if you decided to tell me, I wouldn't listen!"

"Only truths discovered through personal investigation are the most alluring!"

"Rumble rumble"

The sudden sound made the Heavenly Snake frown, "Who dares intrude? It seems they don't regard me at all!"

"Hiss-hiss-hiss"

A colossal Heavenly Snake Dharma, as large as a mountain, rose from the cave, its cold and pitiless snake eyes icy gazing upon the uninvited intruders who had struggled their way in.

"This.... is the Heavenly Snake!"

Assuming their speed sufficient to evade the Heavenly Snake, the few were now staring in despair at the huge serpent before them. One, with weaker mental fortitude, even kneeled and begged, "Great Heavenly Snake, I was wrong. I will leave immediately, please spare me!"

"Withstand one of my attacks, and the survivors may be pardoned!"

Before anyone could react, the shadow of the Heavenly Snake opened its massive mouth, casting down light-green spots like a torrential rain, instantly enveloping everyone!

"Is this Wood Attribute?" Chen Jiuge was secretly amazed. He hadn't expected the Heavenly Snake to be Wood Attribute, which was indeed surprising!

Wood Attribute Spiritual Beasts were adept at tending plants, yet recalling the chaotic state of the Heavenly Snake Cave when he first met the Heavenly Snake, it was hard to associate the Heavenly Snake as a Wood Attribute being.

After a brief moment of screaming, the intruders had vanished.

Not even remnants or traces were left behind. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"So strong!"

Witnessing this scene, Chen Jiuge's heart sank. The Heavenly King Level's power far exceeded his expectations; these intruders, able to make it to the back mountain, were at least King Level, possibly among the elite of that rank!