The relationship between Chen Nan and Qing Long needed no further elaboration.
If the people of the Qing Long tribe knew his identity, they would surely obey his command.
"Phoenix Tribe's Feng Jiu pays his respects!"
"We request Patriarch Long Yuan to show himself for an audience!"
Feng Jiu stood before Wolong Mountain, his voice like thunder, echoing repeatedly through the mountain ravines.
A moment later.
A clear dragon roar came from the mountain.
An elder with white hair and a youthful complexion, dressed in a black long robe, led more than a dozen tribesmen, flying through the air.
Their strength was immense, all having reached the Divine Venerate realm.
The person at the forefront was the patriarch of the Qing Long tribe, Long Yuan.
An old monster from the same era as Feng Jiu.
Upon landing, a faint smile appeared on Long Yuan's face. "It has been ten thousand years since we last met. I never expected your Phoenix Tribe to see the light of day again. Congratulations!"
He had heard about the Phoenix Tribe's affairs.
When he learned that the Phoenix Tribe was surrounded, he had wanted to send aid.
However, the异魔 (Yi Mo) had already occupied the Three Heavens.
He had simply not expected that the Phoenix Tribe would ever see the light of day again.
Feng Jiu sighed, "Indeed, we did not expect to see the light of day again! All of this is thanks to our Holy Master."
He paused, then introduced, "Fellow Daoist Long Yuan, this is our Phoenix Tribe's Holy Master, Chen Nan. He possesses the inheritance of the Ancient Phoenix Ancestor."
Long Yuan looked at Chen Nan and nodded with a smile, acknowledging the greeting.
With his strength, he did not place much importance on a junior like Chen Nan, who was only in the early Divine Venerate realm.
Even if he had received the inheritance of the Ancient Phoenix Ancestor, their tribe's heritage was in no way inferior to that of the Phoenix Tribe.
Feng Jiu got straight to the point. "We have come today because there is an important matter to discuss with your tribe."
"Ten thousand years ago, the 异魔 invaded."
"Our human race suffered a crushing defeat. Our great rivers and mountains were occupied by the 异魔, and countless compatriots were slaughtered by them."
"Now, ten thousand years have passed."
"Shouldn't we fight back?"
Long Yuan chuckled and asked, "Fight back how? With what? With just these few people?"
"Forget it!"
"These people combined are not enough to stuff the 异魔's teeth. There is no need to throw an egg against a rock."
It was evident that he did not believe that these people could defeat the 异魔.
Feng Jiu had anticipated his response and continued, "Indeed, we are not many."
"But if all the forces in the Three Heavens are willing to join hands, to become one unified force."
"I believe we can surely slay the 异魔 and bring peace back to the Three Heavens."
Long Yuan shook his head and lamented, "If you had had this resolve ten thousand years ago, how would the Three Heavens have become what they are today?"
Feng Jiu's expression changed, but he still said, "You are right. If I had had this resolve ten thousand years ago, the Three Heavens would not be in this state."
"It is precisely because of this that I have chosen to stand up and fight against the 异魔!"
"Consider it as..."
"Consider it as paying the price for that wrong decision made ten thousand years ago!"
The Ox God spoke, his voice deep and powerful. "Chen Nan is the last hope of the Three Realms, the key to us repelling the 异魔 and retaking the Divine Realm. I hope you will support him!"
"You are merely a beast, what right do you have to decide who we support?" a young man said with a cold glint in his eyes. "Believe it or not, one more word and I'll chop off your head and drink to it?"
Moo!
The Ox God was provoked and let out a moo that shook the void.
The sudden turn of events shocked everyone in the Qing Long tribe.
Long Yuan quickly defended himself.
He gathered his divine power in front of him, forming a wall. Although it blocked the Ox God's moo, his face turned pale and he appeared to be in great pain.
"Old Ox, that's enough!" Chen Nan said.
The Ox God stopped mooing and glared at the people of the Qing Long tribe with displeasure. "Let alone that you are just people of the Qing Long tribe. Even if that old fellow Qing Long were here, he wouldn't dare be so arrogant!"
All the people of the Qing Long tribe were greatly astonished.
They did not expect this ox demon to utter such arrogant words.
Seeing this, Feng Jiu quickly explained, "Fellow Daoist Long Yuan, beside me are the Ox God and the Rabbit God among the Twelve Beast Gods!"
Long Yuan immediately bowed. "Junior was blind and has offended two high gods. I beg your forgiveness."
The Ox God said in a low voice, "We have come this time hoping to unite the forces of the Three Heavens and then march eastward, to sweep away the forces of the 异魔."
"We hope you will consider this matter carefully."
"We absolutely will not bully others with our power." As he spoke, he raised his right foreleg and stomped it heavily on the ground.
Boom!
The earth let out a deafening roar.
Following that.
The Wolong Mountain range seemed to have experienced a super earthquake, and large areas of collapse occurred.
Everyone in the Qing Long tribe was dumbfounded.
The Wolong Mountain range stretched for thousands of miles.
The power of the Ox God's single stomp caused the Wolong Mountain range to collapse. One could imagine how terrifying its strength was.
It's just that...
You said just now that you wouldn't bully others.
And in the next moment, you stomped and shattered the Wolong Mountain range.
Are you sure this isn't bullying others?
What's the difference between this and holding a sword to our throats?
"High God, this matter is of great importance. I need to discuss it with my tribesmen first!" Long Yuan said fearfully.
The Nine-headed Fire Lion spoke, "Then shouldn't you invite us to your tribal land for a simple meal? It doesn't need to be too troublesome, just some wild delicacies and some ten-thousand-year-old divine herbs will suffice."
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The people of the Qing Long tribe were all stunned.
Wild delicacies were acceptable.
But you're asking for ten-thousand-year-old divine herbs just like that?
This is even more outrageous than the 异魔!
Despite this, Long Yuan dared not say anything more and invited everyone into the Qing Long tribe's ancestral land.
Like the Phoenix Tribe, the Qing Long tribe's ancestral land was located within a small world.
However, the Qing Long tribe had more people than the Phoenix Tribe, with over two hundred individuals in total, including the old and young.
Many of them had never seen outsiders before.
They were curious about the suddenly appearing humans and gathered to watch from a distance.
Especially some of the young women, who cast admiring glances at Chen Nan.
The reason was simple.
In this era where appearance is everything, handsome and attractive men always gain the attention of the opposite sex.
Just the first impression could win over the opposite sex.
They could even imagine some censored scenarios.
As for those who were ugly...
They would lose a lot.
Even the right to procreate.
As everyone took their seats, Long Yuan poured Chen Nan a cup of wine with a wine pot and politely said, "Young friend Chen, where are you from? Why do I feel a familiar aura about you? We haven't met before, have we?"
Chen Nan smiled and said, "We haven't met before, but I am an old friend of the Qing Long whom your tribe worships!"
Boom!
A strong surge of anger erupted from Long Yuan's body. He glared at Chen Nan and gritted his teeth, "You are old friends with Qing Long?"
Chen Nan looked at Long Yuan with bewilderment.
Why was this old man so enraged?
Oh, my god!
Could it be that they had a feud with Qing Long?