CHAPTER 385: CHAPTER 8 THE GREAT WILDERNESS TREMBLES, A GATHERING STORM (PART 2)_1

They discovered with dismay that their bodies were trembling and their souls were gripped by fear.

HUM.

Starlight shimmered as a heroic goddess emerged, treading Starlight Avenue. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders, adorned with a Jade Hairpin. Her hands were fair and slender, her figure willowy and elongated, like a goddess carved from jade. Though she made no deliberate display, even retracting her aura, her mere presence as she stood there emanated an unparalleled majesty, as if she could suppress the entire wilderness and rule over all under heaven.

THUD.

A fearsome beast, its body towering into the clouds and its eyes like emerald pools, knelt, revealing its true form: a creature resembling a tiger, with two sky-shrouding wings upon its back. It was none other than the Qiongqi—one of the four Terrifying Beasts from the previous battle, an Ancient Species from the Primordial Age. Not only the Qiongqi, but the three other colossal, sky-obscuring Terrifying Beasts beside it also knelt. They were the Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, the Vermilion Bird, and the Zhu Yan. As for the other fearsome beasts and humans, they had long since prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling uncontrollably.

Witnessing this, everyone was profoundly shaken. Merely by her arrival, without uttering a word or making a single move, she had compelled four Terrifying Beasts capable of destroying heaven and earth to kneel.

What kind of realm was this? What manner of terror? What sort of powerhouse could she be?

Countless powerful beings were in awe. Could this be a divine being?

At this moment, cultivation realms were classified as: Blood-Moving, Cave Heaven, Spirit Transforming, Inscription (Marquis), Array Setting (King), Supreme One (Lord of Humans), Divine Fire (False God), True One, and Holy Sacrifice... The "divine being" they spoke of referred to the Divine Fire Realm. In this Lower Realm, the Divine Fire Realm represented the pinnacle of combat strength. The four great Terrifying Beasts themselves were merely at the Supreme One Realm.

"It’s the Messenger!" Little Dot, seeing Li Fuyan Luo descend, excitedly cried out, "The Messenger of My Lord has arrived!"

Shi Yunfeng and others also saw her. Thrilled amidst their shock, they hastily bowed, "We greet the Messenger, and we welcome the grand arrival of the Messenger!"

Li Fuyan Luo nodded slightly. "No need for such formality!" This surprised the Qiongqi, Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, Vermilion Bird, and Zhu Yan—the four Terrifying Beasts. They had not expected this formidable being to be associated with an inconspicuous village in the Great Wilderness.

"I am the Lifu Star Master, subordinate to the Lord of Hongmeng," she declared. "Those who believe in My Lord shall have eternal life and enjoy Nature." While she spoke, a golden "Meditation Method" floated above the Great Wilderness, clearly visible to all living beings.

Lifu Star Master? Lord of Hongmeng? My heavens, this extremely terrifying Lifu Star Master is actually a subordinate of the Lord of Hongmeng? Who is the Lord of Hongmeng? By believing in the Lord of Hongmeng, one can really have eternal life and enjoy Nature? Is that true or false? How could that be possible? Countless living beings were filled with doubt, not believing at all that belief in the Lord of Hongmeng would grant eternal life. Where in the world was there such good fortune?

"Do you four wish to believe in My Lord? You have only one chance; it’s up to you to seize it!" The Lifu Star Master’s gaze fell upon the four beasts—Qiongqi, Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, Vermilion Bird, and Zhu Yan—as she asked indifferently.

Feeling the Lifu Star Master’s gaze, the four beasts trembled in their hearts, an unutterable fear rising within them. This was absolutely not as simple as the Divine Fire Realm. As Supreme One Realm beasts, they were only a step away from the Divine Fire Realm and had some understanding of it. Powerful, yes, but certainly not to this extent. If the Lifu Star Master was already this formidable, how powerful would the Lord of Hongmeng be? To believe in such a powerful being might indeed be an opportunity.

"Qiongqi is willing to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng!" Qiongqi was the first to speak. As a beast, submitting to the powerful did not tarnish its status.

"The Devouring Heavenly Sparrow is willing to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng!"

"The Vermilion Bird is willing to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng!"

"Zhu Yan is willing to believe in the Lord of Hongmeng!"

The remaining three beasts did not hesitate; none of them wanted to die. If it meant believing, then so be it. After all, a bad life was better than a good death.

My heavens, the four Kings of the depths of the Vast Mountain Range have actually submitted? Am I dreaming? At that moment, within the boundless Vast Mountain Range, numerous Ancient Species, Terrifying Beasts, and countless human Cultivators who saw this scene were dumbfounded. Could I be hallucinating?

In Little Du Mountain Town, at the outskirts of the Vast Mountain Range, many strong beings who witnessed this scene also nearly turned to stone. "Truly worthy of being My Lord’s Messenger, she’s too amazing!" "The four Kings of the Vast Mountain Range have been subdued just like that!" "It’s unimaginable!"

In Stone Village, Shi Yunfeng and the people of the village were stirred, their eyes filled with shock and excitement.

"My Lord is the most exalted Immortal True God!" the Lifu Star Master’s majestic voice echoed. "Recite the "Meditation Method," and you may glimpse My Lord’s Immortal God form and receive My Lord’s blessing!" Her voice reached the ears of countless Ancient Species, Terrifying Beasts, Cultivators, and common people across the Great Wilderness. Many commoners and ordinary Cultivators, upon seeing this, immediately began to recite. They believed that such powerful beings would not deceive them. Even a slight trace of divine grace would be enough for them, for life in the Great Wilderness was just too difficult.

Aside from a few powerful beings, most creatures were reciting. After all, reciting it once wouldn’t hurt. For a time, an incredibly peculiar scene unfolded in the Great Wilderness: almost all the Terrifying Beasts and creatures of the Human Race were reciting the "Meditation Method." Their voices were so thunderous that they scattered the clouds in the sky.

Soon, after everyone finished reciting, they were moved to tears of joy by the sensation of perceiving the majestic Lord of Hongmeng and the divine blessings they received.

"Thank you, My Lord!"

"My Lord is truly magnificent! My hidden injuries have healed, and I’m stronger than even at my prime!"

"Oh my, my leg isn’t lame anymore! Thank you, great Lord of Hongmeng!"

Cries of excitement resounded through Yunxiao, and countless creatures became devout followers of the Lord of Hongmeng.

My heavens, the Lord of Hongmeng is so magnificent! My injuries have healed! Incredible! Unimaginable! Qiongqi, the Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, the Vermilion Bird, and Zhu Yan—the four Venerable beasts of the Vast Mountain Range—were equally stunned. At this moment, they no longer had any reservations about worshipping the Lord of Hongmeng; in fact, they were devout and zealous.

"You four, go down and spread faith for My Lord. In time, I will grant you a great opportunity, allowing you to ascend to the skies, rise to the Ascending God Country, and become beings beyond your imagination!" Li Fuyan Luo instructed, dangling a huge carrot in front of them. Of course, it wasn’t just a carrot. Their sacrifice would indeed allow them to ascend to the skies, rise to the Ascending God Country, and become existences beyond their imagination, wouldn’t it?

"Messenger, rest assured, we will immediately rally all the beasts to spread the glory of My Lord!" Qiongqi, the Vermilion Bird, the Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, and Zhu Yan were invigorated. Not to mention other things, the allure of Ascending God Country alone was irresistible. They already understood what kind of existence the Lord of Hongmeng was. What kind of incredible opportunity would it be to ascend to God’s kingdom where such a being resided?

"All beasts, heed my command! Spread the teachings of My Lord! All intelligent creatures must worship My Lord!" Qiongqi, the Vermilion Bird, the Devouring Heavenly Sparrow, and Zhu Yan spoke in unison. Countless beasts within the Vast Mountain Range erupted into action. Led by the Demon Ape, the Lihuo Cow Demon, the Golden-haired Lion, and other powerful Ancient Species, they formed an immense tide of beasts that burst forth from the Vast Mountain Range, sweeping over the world.

The Vast Mountain Range was thrown into utter chaos: Ancient Species roared, demonic birds soared, tens of thousands of beasts stampeded, and the tide of beasts flowed like water. Nothing could stop such a terrifying tide of beasts; everything in their path was to be leveled. As the beasts rioted, this frightening commotion also spread like wildfire.

Stone Kingdom, Fire Kingdom, Butian Pavilion, Zhulu Academy, God’s Palace, and countless other major forces were alarmed, all sending out scouts to gather news. Soon, the news about the Lord of Hongmeng reached the ears of all powerful beings.

The Lord of Hongmeng, the most exalted Immortal God? Lifu Star Master, under the Lord of Hongmeng, has just arrived and subdued the four great beasts effortlessly—suspected to be a divine being? The beasts are rioting to spread the teachings of the Lord of Hongmeng? Reciting the "Meditation Method" brings a vision of the Lord of Hongmeng and divine grace? Countless powerful beings who received the news felt as if they were dreaming. It seemed so unreal.

The "Meditation Method" had already spread, and everyone who recited it praised it. Even many of their kin and disciples were reciting the "Meditation Method," having received divine grace and greatly advanced their Cultivation Levels. Numerous powerful beings were thrilled, feeling that this "Meditation Method" must be a peerless holy scripture; many even treasured it as a precious gem. However, they soon realized that those who deeply recited the "Meditation Method" all became loyal followers of the Lord of Hongmeng and then sought to join the Hongmeng Divine Sect.

The Hongmeng Divine Sect had been established not long ago. After all, spreading the teachings was more convenient with a religious organization, which could also assimilate devoted believers into the fold to better spread the glory of the Lord of Hongmeng. Seeing their kin and disciples defecting one after another to join the Hongmeng Divine Sect, countless powerful beings flew into a rage.

"Damn it! This isn’t a supreme scripture; it’s an incredibly evil technique that brings calamity to the world!"

"No wonder the Hongmeng Divine Sect has grown so quickly! Wherever it passes, whether Cultivators or commoners, they all worship the Lord of Hongmeng! So this is the reason!"

"If such an evil technique spreads widely within our clans or sects, we will soon be swallowed by the Hongmeng Divine Sect!"

"We cannot let this evil technique propagate; we must stop it!"

"We must band together and completely destroy the Hongmeng Divine Sect!"

"The Hongmeng Divine Sect is ambitious! Even Ancient God Mountain will likely not be able to remain aloof; we can join with them!"

"Legend has it that Ancient God Mountain has true gods in residence!"

"Only a god can oppose a god!"

The entire Great Wilderness was thrown into turmoil. Many reclusive old beings awakened, and their terrifying presence made the heavens and earth oppressively tense. The storm was gathering.