Qin Han Chu, having received the legacy of Pangu the Progenitor, naturally bore the responsibility of protecting the Pangu clan.
Though Qin Han Chu did not yet possess such strength, he at least had to find the members of the Pangu clan first.
Upon hearing Qin Han Chu inquire about the Pangu clan, the leader of the Bahai Gang replied, "This clan disintegrated long ago. It is rumored that the progenitor of the Pangu tribe was ambushed and killed, causing the Pangu clan to lose its protector."
Although Qin Han Chu had inherited the legacy of Pangu the Progenitor, he was unaware of what had transpired back then.
The most crucial matter now was to enhance his own strength. Only with immense power would he be qualified to discuss other matters.
"Are there any resources I can use?" Qin Han Chu asked.
The leader of the Bahai Gang felt a pang of reluctance, but he dared not refuse.
With a gentle wave of his hand, numerous divine pills and miraculous herbs appeared before Qin Han Chu.
"I will cultivate for a while. You can make any arrangements you wish."
Qin Han Chu was delighted. The leader of the Bahai Gang was indeed the head of a major force; his resources were quite substantial.
Pocketing the resources provided by the leader of the Bahai Gang, Qin Han Chu entered his room to begin cultivating.
Cultivation knows no time. In the blink of an eye, it was the day of the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable's birthday banquet.
Led by the leader of the Bahai Gang, Qin Han Chu once again arrived at the Heavenly Curtain Divine Hall.
The divine hall was exceptionally lively today. In addition to the Divine Venerables, many forces had sent representatives with gifts.
Naturally, those who came to present gifts were also qualified to enter the divine hall and attend the banquet.
Qin Han Chu scanned the hall. There were a total of fifteen Divine Venerables and over forty Divine Kings present.
If it came to a fight, Qin Han Chu was confident in his ability to defeat these individuals.
However, subduing them would not be so simple.
"Are there any among these people with whom you have a good relationship?" Qin Han Chu transmitted his voice to the leader of the Bahai Gang.
The leader of the Bahai Gang replied, "There are two or three with whom I have a decent relationship."
"After the banquet, ask them to stay."
"This… For what reason?"
Qin Han Chu pondered, "Tell them you've discovered the ruins of a Divine Emperor and wish to invite them to explore together."
The leader of the Bahai Gang understood that Qin Han Chu intended to subdue these individuals. He replied, "Understood."
During this brief exchange, the leader of the Bahai Gang had already arrived at his seat and taken his place.
Qin Han Chu remained as before, standing behind the leader of the Bahai Gang.
The leader of the Bahai Gang smiled and greeted the Divine Venerables he was familiar with. As for those he had enmity with, he met them with a cold gaze.
Although the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable had not yet arrived, music and dance performances had already begun in the divine hall.
The guests remained silent, and even their conversations were conducted through private telepathic transmissions.
From Qin Han Chu's perspective, everyone was smiling and watching the performances, and the atmosphere appeared peaceful.
An hour later, the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable appeared in the divine hall, clad in magnificent divine attire.
Upon seeing the birthday celebrant arrive, everyone rose to welcome him.
The Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable stopped before his throne and said with a smile, "Thank you all, esteemed Daoist friends, for attending my birthday banquet. Today, we shall drink to our hearts' content."
"You are too kind, Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable."
Everyone replied courteously.
"Please be seated," the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable said.
The leader of the Bahai Gang and others promptly took their seats.
"Daoist friend Heavenly Curtain, our Shenhai Gang has prepared a special gift for you today. We hope you will like it."
Just as everyone was settling down, the leader of the Shenhai Gang announced loudly.
The Shenhai Gang was a force from Kui Long Island, and its strength was even greater than that of the Bahai Gang.
There was also some animosity between the Bahai Gang and the Shenhai Gang. The leader of the Bahai Gang looked at the leader of the Shenhai Gang with a cold expression.
The leader of the Shenhai Gang's announcement drew everyone's attention to him.
The leader of the Bahai Gang snorted, "I wonder what special gift the Shenhai Gang has prepared that they are so eager to showcase?"
The Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable also smiled and asked, "I am also very curious, Shenhai Gang leader. What gift are you presenting?"
The leader of the Shenhai Gang smiled triumphantly and, with a gentle wave of his hand, a spatial portal appeared in the divine hall. Then, a white divine beast emerged.
This divine beast resembled a sika deer but was entirely snow-white.
Its antlers emanated a seven-colored auspicious light.
"The Auspicious Beast Bai Ze!"
Upon seeing the divine beast, everyone's eyes widened in astonishment.
Although the combat power of Bai Ze was not the strongest, it possessed a very special ability.
As long as one could receive its blessing, a martial artist would gain good fortune.
This good fortune, though ethereal, was real.
With the enhancement of this good fortune, one could even turn peril into safety.
Qin Han Chu, having received the legacy of Pangu the Progenitor, was also very knowledgeable about the Auspicious Beast Bai Ze.
The Auspicious Beast Bai Ze was known as the Son of the Divine Path. Although it lacked formidable combat power, it carried terrifying divine destiny.
It could bless martial artists, and it could also curse them.
Anyone who tried to harm it or provoke it would be cursed.
Once cursed by it, all sorts of misfortunes would befall them, even threatening their lives.
Due to its unique nature, even Divine Emperors showed it utmost respect.
Although those at the Ancestral Progenitor level did not need to show it respect, they would not act against it.
No one expected the leader of the Shenhai Gang to have found an Auspicious Beast Bai Ze, and furthermore, to have it follow him.
After the initial shock, the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable quickly descended from his seat.
He respectfully bowed to the Auspicious Beast Bai Ze.
The eyes of the Auspicious Beast Bai Ze were as deep as the starry sky, with starlight even twinkling within them.
It did not speak, merely nodding its head.
"Shenhai Gang leader, you have truly surprised us."
"What is the meaning of this?"
After paying his respects, the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable asked the leader of the Shenhai Gang.
The leader of the Shenhai Gang smiled and said, "This is a secret. I can only tell you that the Auspicious Beast Bai Ze has agreed to bestow a blessing upon someone for me."
The Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable was overjoyed. "Are you perhaps going to give this blessing to me?"
"Of course, but I have one condition," the leader of the Shenhai Gang stated.
The Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable asked, "What condition?"
"If you agree to join the Shenhai Gang, then this blessing will be yours."
The leader of the Shenhai Gang appeared smug but was actually quite dejected.
If possible, he would have preferred to receive Bai Ze's blessing himself.
However, Bai Ze was unwilling to bestow its blessing upon him.
"This…"
Upon hearing the leader of the Shenhai Gang's condition, the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable became hesitant.
The reason these individuals had come to celebrate his birthday was precisely because he did not belong to any particular faction.
Once he chose to join the Shenhai Gang, he would offend other forces.
Factions like the Bahai Gang were not benevolent; they would not allow the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable to join an opposing force.
As long as the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable agreed, many factions would move against him.
These factions had initially intended to win him over, but after so many birthday banquets, the nature of these gatherings had changed.
The current birthday banquet was merely to ensure that the Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable maintained his neutrality.
The Heavenly Curtain Divine Venerable was aware of all this, which was why he found himself in such a predicament.