The broken Divine Realm.

Inside the Palace of Ten Thousand Gods.

With the return of a group of people, the Palace of Ten Thousand Gods was first silent for a period, and then suddenly erupted in a thunderous roar.

"Chu Mo... you've gone too far!"

Throughout the Palace of Ten Thousand Gods, countless people from the Three Great Divine Clans all inexplicably looked up at the sky with expressions of shock.

They all recognized the person who roared.

Senior Elder Lan!

Indeed, the one who fully pushed for a peaceful resolution of the lower realm, wanting to keep the initiative in his own hands and seek more benefits for the Three Great Divine Clans, was Senior Elder Lan!

But what exactly happened?

Everyone was very surprised.

Actually, even within this Palace of Ten Thousand Gods, not all direct descendants of the Three Great Divine Clans are qualified to know everything.

For example, Du Wei, who has been confined at home ever since that incident years ago.

Over these years, although he has eyes, he can see nothing; although he has ears, he hears nothing.

Things within the Three Great Divine Clans seem completely unrelated to him.

He spends every day in his courtyard without stepping out. He has even stopped cultivation because, without resources, he has no idea how to cultivate.

He naturally possesses top-tier cultivation techniques and can enhance his power by practicing them. But it's too slow! Even when the Divine Realm was intact, it was too slow for him, let alone now.

As a core direct descendant of the Du Clan of the Divine Clan, Du Wei has had countless cultivation resources since childhood. Those crystals that are luxurious to ordinary Divine Clan members are nothing to him.

Though he never had too many crystal reserves, he never ran out. Every once in a while, he could go to the warehouse and claim some for cultivation.

But now, all these things are gone.

Except for the most basic living expenses, all other things have been taken away from him.

He hasn't heard the voice of any influential figures for a long, long time.

The moment Lan's frantic and angry roar echoed, Du Wei was first stunned, then furrowed his brows as he began to ponder.

Confined in his courtyard, but no one can lock his mind and thoughts.

Moreover, Du Wei was originally one of the most outstanding among the young generation of the Three Great Divine Clans.

Therefore, upon hearing Senior Elder Lan's roar, Du Wei used his clever mind and immediately understood what was happening in almost the shortest amount of time!

"Haha... hahahahaha!" In this empty courtyard, Du Wei's laughter grew from small to loud, and finally turned into wild laughter!

He laughed for a long time, tears streaming down his face, before he sat down directly on the chair and, without wiping his tears, muttered, "I thought that in this life, I would have no opportunity. But now it seems my opportunity has come again. Lan Xiao, Chen Fan... do you two know I actually miss you very much."

Du Wei's face showed a strange smile, and he murmured, "If, during these years, even if you... even if you had come to see me once, no, even if you hadn't come, but you sent someone with a message saying you forgave me, I would feel better. Yes, the incident before was my fault. But do you really ignore the bond of friendship? Very well, wonderful. We grew up together and were once so close. But now, you have completely abandoned me. This time... I, Du Wei, have another chance to rise, and I want to see how well you two can end up."

Du Wei naturally did not know exactly what had happened, but he was so clever he could almost immediately think that the two individuals had always been on Senior Elder Lan's side. Now, with Senior Elder Lan angrily accusing Chu Mo of deceit, it could only mean their negotiations have finally gone horribly wrong!

The most likely scenario is that Chu Mo directly seized those resources, and then completely broke with the Three Great Divine Clans!

Du Wei could think of all this. He could also think that after this incident, Lan Xiao and Chen Fan might soon end up like him, completely disgraced.

During these years, Du Wei knew little of other matters but was clearly aware of the dissatisfaction within the Three Great Divine Clans towards the three clan leaders and Senior Elder Lan.

Because such things simply cannot be hidden.

Du Wei walked into the room and put on his best clothes. He carefully groomed himself in front of the mirror. Finally, he nodded with satisfaction.

He waited here, waiting for the moment he would be reinstated!

In the Palace of Ten Thousand Gods, in the council hall.

Seated at the forefront were three people, the heads of the Three Great Divine Clans. At this moment, their faces were all devoid of expression, yet within their eyes, there seemed to be an endless aura of danger.

Below them sat Senior Elder Lan, whose face was ashen. His chest still heaved violently, and large patches of golden blood stained his clothes at the front.

After that angry roar just now, he was so incensed that he ended up coughing blood.

In the main hall, there stood hundreds of prominent figures from the Three Great Divine Clans. Among them were those who had just returned from the lower realm.

The leading elder of the Chen Divine Clan spoke angrily, "Chu Mo on that side never intended to cooperate with us! Never even considered it! I have reason to believe now that Chen Fan, Lan Xiao... those two traitors who deserve a thousand deaths, absolutely coordinated with Chu Mo long ago! Otherwise, this matter couldn't have coincidentally reached this extent!"

A senior elder from the Lan Divine Clan nodded, "On the way back, we've already carefully thought through the entire event. Indeed, the coincidence is too outrageous. My judgment is..."

Just then, Senior Elder Lan waved his hand directly and said in a raspy voice, "No need for judgment or analysis. This matter is my fault, and I will take full responsibility for it."

In his bones, Senior Elder Lan was not only proud but also highly responsible. He was well aware that if not for him pushing this matter so forcefully, the Three Great Divine Clans wouldn't have suffered today's loss.

There's no need to delve deeply into the details and reasons of what happened. Over the years, Lan Xiao and Chen Fan have incessantly traveled between the lower realm and the shattered divine realm, and it's normal for their thoughts to waver.

Investigating such reasons now is meaningless. Those two kids have already taken away all their closest kin, and now there's no way to retaliate against them.

As for the future, if there's indeed a day when the lower realm is conquered, they won't be spared then.

Thus, there's nothing more to say.

The Lan Divine Clan elder had reverence for Senior Elder Lan, and upon hearing this, he immediately shut his mouth.

However, the elder from the Du Divine Clan was not as easily appeased. He said coldly, "Responsibility, of course, should be taken, but some things need to be clarified now face-to-face. For instance, our Du Divine Clan's genius Du Wei from back then. After being punished, he has been idle at home, and now it's proven he was right all those years ago..."

Before he could finish, the clan head of the Du Divine Clan seated at the forefront suddenly spoke quietly, "No matter when, the act of abandoning companions is inherently wrong. We can't completely negate everything just because today's matter didn't succeed."

Senior Elder Lan sighed, "All the mistakes are mine alone; I am willing to give up everything I have now! My identity, status, resources... everything!"

As he spoke, he stood up, turned to face the three heads of the Three Great Divine Clans, and said, "From now on, I am no longer the Senior Elder of the Lan Divine Clan. From this moment, I am merely a regular member of the Three Great Divine Clans, willing to accept any command from them."

"Is this it then?" the elder of the Chen Divine Clan said coldly, "After causing such a massive loss to the Three Great Divine Clans, is this really it?"

Senior Elder Lan gave him a faint glance. Years as a dominator, the aura he carried, once unleashed, was not something anyone could withstand.

The Chen Divine Clan elder, who had just experienced Chu Mo's aura, instantly triggered his defenses and looked at Senior Elder Lan with a wary expression.

Yet, in the next moment, the Chen Divine Clan elder felt his face burning because Senior Elder Lan hadn't released any aura at all and simply looked at him calmly, "What do you think my punishment should be?"

The Chen Divine Clan elder was at a loss for words. Should he die? Apparently not, because Senior Elder Lan's actions were also for the sake of the Three Great Divine Clans. He aimed to minimize the losses and achieve the greatest victory in exchange for the smallest cost!

Even though so many crystals were lost, what if this matter succeeded?

If this were warfare, how significant would the loss be if a deity perished? How many resources, how many crystals would be required to cultivate a deity with powerful combat strength?

The Chen Divine Clan elder couldn't help but cast his gaze toward the other people, hoping for support.

Because before this, there was endless resentment toward Senior Elder Lan and the three clan heads within the entire Three Great Divine Clans. Now it's finally proven that they were wrong. Shouldn't this be the perfect time to kick someone when they're down? Why aren't any of you speaking? Do you all plan to leave me to suffer alone?

The Chen Divine Clan elder was annoyed at this moment.

Beside him, the Lan Divine Clan elder sighed softly and then transmitted a message to him, "Forget it, the three clan heads are still here!"

This sentence was like a splash of cold water over his head, like a bolt of lightning striking the Chen Divine Clan elder's mind. He understood!

Why were those people silent!

Because Senior Elder Lan had taken all the blame upon himself!

It was tantamount to sacrificing himself to preserve the dignity of the three clan heads!

Although everyone knew for years that it was the three clan heads supporting Senior Elder Lan, there was no particularly obvious evidence.

Because even in the end, everyone agreed on the expenditure of those seven million crystals, albeit reluctantly. But it was agreed!

Thinking of this, the Chen Divine Clan elder suddenly felt as if he had swallowed a fly.

It was unbearable!