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The Venerable of the Fei Cang Clan pointed to the magnificent palace, "That is the residence of the Lord of Zijing Island. Let's go and meet him."
"Now, look up."
The Venerable of the Fei Cang tribe pointed in a certain direction in the sky.
Lin Hao looked up as instructed.
"This is--"
What came into view was an extremely beautiful and incredible sight.
Looking up from this unique angle, the Five-Colored Aurora Lake appears as if a thin, long crack has been torn open.
As you follow the path of light through this crevice deeper, your gaze pierces through the layers of aurora's curtain, and you can clearly see that in the core area protected by the colorful aurora lake, stands a magnificent palace radiating endless dazzling light!
Even more remarkable is that around this largest palace, eight smaller palace complexes are suspended and encircling it!
"That is the true core of my Ancestral God Sect!"
"That most magnificent and majestic temple is the Ancestral God Palace! It is the residence of the great ancestral gods. Although our religion has three ancestral gods, usually only one is in charge of this core location."
"The eight smaller palaces surrounding the Ancestral God Palace are the Eight Directions Beast God Palaces, each governed by one of the eight Beast Gods."
“Outside the Eight Directions Beast God Temple are more than ten Guardian Beast God Temples.”
"Beyond the Temple of the Guardian Beast God lies seventy-two vast continents!"
"That is the Divine General Continent, where the seventy-two Divine Generals reside. Legend has it that each Divine General Continent is no smaller than this Purple Thorn Island we are on!"
"And at the outermost edge, like the countless stars in a sea of stars, lies the star world of the three thousand divine messengers, with each star representing the abode of a divine messenger!"
"The Ancestral God Palace, the Eight Directions Beast God Palace, the Guardian Beast God Palace, the Seventy-Two Divine General Continent, and the Three Thousand Divine Envoy World—this is the core strength of the Ancestral God Sect!"
The Venerable of the Fei Cang tribe concluded his introduction with a sigh.
"Eight Directions Beast Gods, Guardian Beast Gods..."
Despite having researched the information beforehand, Lin Hao was still deeply moved when he heard about and saw this magnificent sequence.
This was the first time he had come into such close contact with this colossal being that was superior to the human race. The profound foundation of the Ancestral God Cult was on full display before his eyes!
The most powerful treasures, the rules governing the universe, ancestral gods comparable to the strongest beings in the universe... the eight great beast gods, the guardian beast gods!
Each and every one of them is a being at the level of a universe master!
Although the original innate beast gods have long since vanished into the annals of history, the acquired beast gods who are able to inherit their positions must also be beings with extremely high genetic diversity and extraordinary life essence!
Not to mention the rare and exotic creatures found everywhere, and the legendary special life forms...
The hope that he yearns to break through the perfect gene multiplier and even glimpse a higher level of life lies within the Ancestral Mystic Realm!
Chapter 117 Getting Stronger Isn't About Fighting and Killing
“Besides the core forbidden area, countless islands float within this vast Five-Colored Aurora Lake. These islands are the residences of the peripheral members of the Ancestral God Cult.”
The Venerable of the Fei Cang tribe added.
With his further explanation, Lin Hao, aided by his memory, clearly understood the meaning of "peripheral members":
For the vast majority of inheritors, the Ancestral God Sect generously asks for nothing in return, only wishing that they devote themselves to cultivation.
However, when the inheritor touches upon a higher level of complete inheritance, the rules change:
The inheritance of a divine messenger/general will cause the unique place of inheritance to collapse and disappear forever once the complete inheritance is received.
Having paid such a price, the recipient naturally needs to bear the responsibility of joining the Ancestral God Cult.
Therefore, anyone who obtains the complete inheritance of a divine messenger or a divine general becomes a "candidate divine messenger" or "candidate divine general" and is listed as an outer member.
When a successor receives the Beast God's inheritance to the fifth level, they are also qualified and required to become an outer member.
The Guardian Beast Gods are those powerful beings who have reached the pinnacle of the Beast God Path and ascended to the realm of the Lord of the Universe.
Some of them were unable to inherit the position of honor because the current Beast God was still alive, or they voluntarily gave up the inheritance of the position of honor—although accepting the position of honor would instantly grant them great power, it would also mean the end of their cultivation path.
The existence of the Lord of the Universe, wherever he is, stands at the pinnacle of the primordial universe.
The Ancestral God Sect respects their wishes and bestows upon them the lofty title of "Guardian Beast God".
"The Ancestral God Cult is arguably the most 'free' force in the universe. It neither participates in territorial disputes nor needs to compete for any cosmic territory."
The Venerable of the Fei Cang Clan concluded, "Even as an outer member, you will never feel any restraint."
Lin Hao and Yao Rao nodded.
The Ancestral God Cult does indeed offer an extremely high degree of freedom.
If one could become an external member, not only would one no longer need to explain their identity or origin, such as the fictional "Huangtian Clan," but one might also gain many hidden benefits.
……
"My mission is over. You may go in."
The Venerable of the Fei Cang Clan led the two to the entrance of the island lord's palace and then stopped.
Before us is a huge platform plaza formed by cutting off an entire mountain peak.
In the center of the square, three fountains spew forth endless water, yet strangely, the square remains dry and clean, creating a dreamlike and magnificent scene.
"Thank you for your guidance, Venerable One."
Lin Hao and Yao Rao thanked them in unison.
The detailed introduction from the Venerable of the Fei Cang Clan, combined with their own intelligence, gave them a comprehensive understanding of the Ancestral God Cult.
The Venerable One merely nodded slightly, then transformed into a stream of light, shooting straight into the depths of the dazzling, multicolored aurora in the high sky.
Stepping through the palace's magnificent gates and walking along a wide front hall corridor, a breathtaking view suddenly unfolds before you—a spacious courtyard, behind which sits an even more imposing main hall.
"The Inheriter."
Inside the courtyard, a figure sitting cross-legged spoke, his voice calm and undisturbed.
This is a human, dressed in a simple black robe, with a face adorned with blue patterns beneath his long blue hair, exuding a deep and reserved aura.
Lin Hao instantly recognized this as the human race's Universe Venerable mentioned in the intelligence report—but he also knew that this powerful Venerable had actually been completely enslaved by his soul!
Enslavement and being enslaved in the universe are commonplace on battlefields beyond our borders.
"We are newly appointed successors, and we have come to pay our respects to the Guardian Beast God."
Lin Hao responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.
"Please wait here. I have delivered the message to the Guardian Beast God, but he has important matters to attend to and will need to wait a moment."
The man in the black robe spoke without any emotion.
The advantages and disadvantages of disguising oneself as a special life form become apparent at this moment. While it can avoid the gaze of other races, it also means that no one will care for you, and everything can only be done according to cold rules.
Lin Hao did not urge him.
He knew that under normal circumstances, the guardian beast god would receive him and grant him access within ten days.
In special circumstances, waiting for several years is not uncommon—after all, the Guardian Beast God is the Lord of the Universe, and everything depends on his mood.
According to the rules, a result should be achieved within ten years at the latest.
The two had no choice but to sit still and wait.
……
Seven days later.
Lin Hao and Yao Rao, who were sitting quietly with their eyes closed in the courtyard, were suddenly enveloped by an incomparably domineering and soul-stirring aura!
The two of them opened their eyes instantly.
"The Guardian Beast God has descended!"
Without hesitation, Lin Hao immediately stood up.
"come in."
A high-pitched voice, yet penetrating to the very soul, echoed from the depths of the main hall.
The two responded and stepped into the magnificent main hall.
Perched high on the throne was a strangely shaped life form—
It resembles a dragon but is not a dragon, resembles a jiao (a type of dragon but not a jiao), and has wings on its back.
It looked down with its head held high, its body covered by a streamlined, strange armor, the surface of which was covered with vivid flames.
Just sitting on the throne, Lin Hao felt as if he had fallen into an endless fiery space-time, and that strange life form was the absolute ruler of this space-time!
"This guardian beast god should be a beast god who has comprehended the Dao of 'fire and space' to the level of the master of the universe."
Lin Hao pondered to himself.
Just as Lin Hao was observing the guardian beast god, that majestic gaze fell upon Lin Hao and Yao Rao.
A barely perceptible hint of doubt flickered in its pupils.
“Your aura is somewhat unusual… It seems to possess the essence of a colossal celestial beast, and also contains the breath of a descendant of a beast god. What race do you originate from?”
The guardian beast god's voice carried a hint of inquiry, and the dragon's eyes narrowed slightly.
Lin Hao felt a slight chill.
The Illusion Bead couldn't completely hide from the opponent's perception!
Fortunately, he was prepared and did not panic. Instead, he quietly removed the illusion bead's ability to conceal his strength and explained, "We come from the 'Yellow Heaven Clan' in a hidden realm. According to the outside world's classification, we should belong to the category of special life forms."
The guardian beast god relaxed slightly, resuming its stance, its tone noticeably softening: "The Yellow Heaven Clan? Never heard of them. But judging from your aura, you are undoubtedly a special life form, with an extraordinary foundation, and a trace of the true essence of a beast god in your bloodline..."
Its gaze lingered on the alluring woman for a moment. "She's alright; a special king with five thousand times the genetic bonus, she barely has any ability to protect herself. You—"
Its gaze returned to Lin Hao, carrying a hint of reminder, "Your true strength is still weak, so be sure to be careful to protect yourself and do not let your true strength be revealed."
Clearly, the moment the concealment of his strength was removed, the Guardian Beast God had already discerned Lin Hao's true nature as a "realm master" and his genetic multiplier, which far exceeded that of ordinary people.
This was precisely the result of Lin Hao deliberately presenting himself as a "genius special life realm master".
Only in this way can one gain attention in the Ancestral God Cult, which values geniuses, and only then will one be qualified to receive the advice to "protect yourself."
"I will heed the teachings of the Guardian Beast God!"