"Deities related to Qiankun Questioning Love Valley. Tang San, Ning Rongrong, the Love God. At most, Tang Wutong, who had been there."
Huo Yuhao fell into thought.
These four were the deities directly connected to Qiankun Questioning Love Valley.
The Love God and Tang San needed no explanation.
Ning Rongrong's connection to Qiankun Questioning Love Valley was inferred from some details. The mysterious existence that spoke with Tang San in the valley had mentioned "big brother," clearly referring to Dai Mubai. So this person was naturally one of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Among the Seven Devils, the one who enjoyed mischief, could pull off Abstract stunts in Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, and could even say they would go chat with Tang San's wife, was most likely Ning Rongrong. After all, she was known as the "Little Demon Girl."
As for Tang Wutong, ten thousand years ago, as Wang Dong'er, she had been schemed against by the Holy Spirit Cult due to her identity as a Shrek student and had entered Qiankun Questioning Love Valley. This was recorded in Mingde Hall's archives.
But Tang Wutong's connection to Qiankun Questioning Love Valley was not deep. After all, if Tang San had not caught him and the Auspicious Beast, had not found a "son-in-law," and had still tormented Wang Dong'er in Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, that would have been purely psychopathic. Moreover, with the valley's rules, those without emotional entanglements had nothing to be tested on. Tang Wutong's entry was just a formality.
Considering these people, the Love God could be ruled out first.
Although it was possible that the Love God's divine consciousness, as a second class god, had not completely disappeared, the probability was low. And the Love God would not meddle by erasing the restrictions he had set.
Tang Wutong's probability was also low. Her connection to Qiankun Questioning Love Valley was shallow. If she had truly come to the mortal realm, the likelihood of her seeking out Da Ming and Er Ming was greater. After all, those two "godfathers" doted on her.
More importantly, a deity staying in Qiankun Questioning Love Valley would basically not be in their peak state. Or rather, a deity at their peak would have no reason to hide here.
But the possibility of Tang Wutong being severely wounded, even only remaining as divine consciousness, was something Huo Yuhao could not really imagine.
No matter how weak Tang San's state was, he would always protect his daughter. Moreover, Tang Wutong had his divine consciousness on her and could use techniques like Sea God's Descent. The probability of her being in danger was too low.
Moreover, when Tang Wulin left the divine realm, Xiao Wu had already been sick with longing. If Tang Wutong had also been harmed before Xiao Wu's eyes, Xiao Wu would likely have immediately reincarnated, with Tang San following closely behind, staging a "Tang San Reborn" scenario.
Without even seeing Tang San himself, it would already be the Finale? How could that be?
Huo Yuhao shook his head, pushing these unrealistic thoughts out of his mind.
The probability of Tang Wutong's true body being in the mortal realm was low. So, the remaining two.
Tang San and Ning Rongrong. For Tang San, deliberately leaving a wisp of divine consciousness here would be meaningless. As for Ning Rongrong, as a support type, the probability of her being in danger also seemed low. However, if it really was her, then there was likely more than one person inside. It would not be surprising no matter who was in there.
Huo Yuhao frowned deeply, looking toward Qiankun Questioning Love Valley.
Of course, if a deity had discovered Qiankun Questioning Love Valley and wanted to use it to recover some of their vitality, there were even more possibilities.
He would see if the old demons who entered could bring back any information when they returned.
He should also prepare for a direct confrontation with the deity inside.
Thinking this, Huo Yuhao notified Elder Electrolux and the others.
Inside Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, this time it was Desire Old Demon and Devouring Old Demon who entered.
The two had thought this entry would be the same as before. But they had not expected that this time, they did not hear the voice that would send them away.
Instead, they heard a calm voice by their ears.
"After spending so much time setting things up, the space here has become somewhat distorted. I want to see what Mingde Hall is up to this time. Could they be planning to destroy Qiankun Questioning Love Valley?"
Before the voice had even faded, a golden light figure suddenly rose from the center of the lake, instantly enveloping the entire space.
Desire Old Demon and Devouring Old Demon did not even have time to cry out in surprise before their spirit bodies stiffened. An irresistible force descended from the heavens, firmly pinning them in place.
It was divine consciousness power.
The golden light figure slowly condensed, forming a hazy
humanoid shape. Its face could not be seen clearly. Only a pair of eyes pierced through the light and mist, looking down at the two trembling spirit bodies below.
"Tell me, what are you trying to do?"
"This..."
The two old demons exchanged glances. Finally, Devouring Old Demon spoke first, "Lord Deity, we have restrictions placed on us. There are some things we cannot say."
Such prestige should be the Divine Origin realm. And since that devil was so cautious about Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, it showed he had some fear.
Thinking in this direction, the one before him was undoubtedly a deity. Perhaps they could help them find Liberation.
"Restrictions?" The voice carried a trace of curiosity. "I am increasingly curious about what you are here for."
She examined the restriction and found it was not difficult to undo. It could not be undone below the divine consciousness level, but above it, it was easy. Moreover, removing it would not harm the two spirit bodies. It was as if it was inviting someone to undo it.
She frowned, but after a moment's thought, she moved her mind. A wave of divine consciousness power swept over. The restrictions Huo Yuhao had set gradually melted away like ice and snow.
If she did not undo them, she would know nothing. If she did, at least she could learn something.
Sensing the restrictions disappear, the two old demons were overjoyed. They poured out everything Huo Yuhao had ordered them to do.
They had no loyalty to Huo Yuhao. Even if Huo Yuhao killed them directly for their betrayal, they could accept it.
But the figure before them, upon hearing their words, frowned more and more.
"Is that all you know?"
Carving runes, setting up soul tools. How was that any different from what Mingde Hall had done before?
I removed your restrictions, and this is what you tell me?
What about the reason for the space distortion? What about the purpose?
However, what the two mentioned about a deity arranging for them to do these things did pique her interest.
"Never mind. Open your mind. Let me copy a portion of your memories."
Devouring Old Demon's pupils contracted, but he did not resist.
Then, an invisible wave of divine consciousness power surged into his spirit body, beginning to rifle through his memories, focusing on the most recent ones.
Devil Island, encountering Huo Yuhao, learning that Shrek Academy had been destroyed by the Federation, Huo Yuhao being one of the participants, news of a reincarnated deity, the Seven Old Demons being subdued by Huo Yuhao, Er Ming fighting Huo Yuhao.
"Shrek was destroyed? The Fire God's reincarnation?"
As the memories were read, the figure's voice suddenly rose. The divine consciousness power rifling through the memories violently rippled.
Desire Old Demon felt as if his spirit body was about to be torn apart. The pain was so intense he nearly lost his soul, but he could not even scream.
The golden light figure did not speak again. It stared at Desire Old Demon, its mood heavy.
The news of Shrek's destruction was unexpected.
And that deity was actually the Fire God. No, that could not be Uncle Fire God. The Uncle Fire God in her memories was not like this at all. Their personalities did not match.
Also, Second Father had actually mistaken him for the divine realm's Fire God. What was he thinking?
However, the other's behavior was definitely that of a deity. Who was he really, and why was he impersonating the Fire God?
Why was he making enemies of Second Father and the others?
And what was going on with those true god level experts on the Douluo Continent?
Where had this come from? Was this still the Douluo Continent?
She could not understand it. Douluo had not been like this before.
Tang Wutong's divine consciousness frowned deeply.
Damn it. These two spirit bodies did not know much. And the restrictions inside them were right at a subtle point, easily broken with divine consciousness power.
Was that Huo Yuhao outside Fishing? Was he testing to see if there was a deity here?
How insidious. Where was your Integrity as a deity?
"What happened?"
Just then, another voice came from an unknown location, interrupting Tang Wutong's divine consciousness's train of thought.
Tang Wutong's divine consciousness stiffened slightly, then snapped back from her countless questions. Under the two old demons' expectant gazes, she left.
The two old demons said, "..."
Wait, were you not supposed to help us find Liberation before leaving?
Oh, you did not promise that. Then never mind.
Tang Wutong's divine consciousness arrived at a sealed space.
This was the core of Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, similar to a plane core. Only those with authorization from the entity controlling the valley could enter and exit.
There was no gold and silver lake here, no surrounding mountains. Only a chaotic void. And in the center of the void, there were two figures. One sat quietly cross legged, her body emanating a faint golden halo, noble and sacred.
She was a woman.
She sat with her eyes closed, her features like a painting, her demeanor elegant and dignified. Even just sitting there quietly, one could not help but look up to her.
Tang Wutong's divine consciousness came to her side. The light around her faded, revealing a delicate and peerlessly beautiful face.
"Aunt Rongrong, why are you awake? Leave this to me. You should continue suppressing the Destruction power in your body and recovering from your injuries."
"After hearing that Shrek Academy was destroyed, how could I pretend I had not heard?" Ning Rongrong frowned deeply and sighed. "Besides, you are only a wisp of divine consciousness separated from your main body. There are some things you cannot handle. There is no need to waste your strength."
Tang Wutong was silent for a moment, but did not refute.
The person outside was very likely a deity, and had fellow deities as companions. A wisp of her divine consciousness was indeed no match.
"Tell me. What is the specific situation?"
Tang Wutong nodded and recounted everything she had seen in Desire Old Demon's memories.
"The general situation is as I have described. This time, they came because that Huo Yuhao sent them to arrange some things. The specific purpose is unknown. But ever since those runes began to integrate into Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, the space here has become somewhat unstable. It may be to gain control of the valley."
Ning Rongrong listened quietly. Her expression shifted from shock to anger, from anger to gravity, and finally settled into calm.
"Set aside the issue of Shrek's destruction and the other party's identity for now. First, find a way to deal with that Huo Yuhao."
After so many years, the feelings had indeed faded. Hearing that Shrek Academy had been destroyed, Ning Rongrong had calmed down after her initial anger.
Ning Rongrong looked at the two old demons outside the space, thought for a moment, and said, "Let them leave. Keeping them here is meaningless. They have already been here for a long time, and you have removed the restrictions. Huo Yuhao has definitely noticed something is wrong. Rather than keeping them and appearing evasive, as if we Lacked Confidence, it is better to let them go openly."
"At the same time, they can convey some information to the other party. If he wants Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, he should offer sincerity in exchange. If he wants to take it by force, hmph, although I was injured by the Golden Dragon King's Destruction laws, I am not someone to be Easily Manipulated."
She had always been bold. She would not, just because she was a support type, retreat before battle and bow down to an unknown deity who had not recovered to the divine level.
Apart from appearing weak, if the other party thought she was weak and easily bullied, it would only invite greater trouble.
Upon hearing this, Tang Wutong frowned, a little concerned.
It was not because of the Seven Old Demons. Although they were from Shrek Academy, she had also seen the memories of their military training from before. Now that they were controlled by Huo Yuhao, in her view, they deserved it.
She was worried about another matter. "But without Qiankun Questioning Love Valley, you and Uncle Oscar's recovery will slow down, will it not?"
At this point, she also glanced into another part of the void. Another figure could faintly be seen there, sitting cross legged, surrounded by a faint multicolored light. It was the Food God Oscar.
"Although Qiankun Questioning Love Valley is a treasure ground, for deities, it is only so-so. Even if we can control it, its effect on us now is limited."
Ning Rongrong waved her hand. "If the other party can offer some good things, it would not hurt to exchange. We can just move and go find your two godfathers."
Tang Wutong nodded thoughtfully.
"I understand. Leave it to me."
Watching Tang Wutong's divine consciousness leave, Ning Rongrong's gaze turned to Oscar. Her eyes softened a little.
"Since you are awake, why are you not saying anything?"
That seated figure stirred slightly. The multicolored light slowly receded, revealing a handsome face tinged with some weariness. Oscar opened his eyes, looked at Ning Rongrong, and smiled helplessly.
"Your handling of the matter is fine. I naturally follow your lead. There is no need for me to speak."
He had already awakened from his cultivation and heard their conversation. Feeling there were no major issues, he had not intervened.
In facing Huo Yuhao and the others, Da Ming and Er Ming had also chosen to avoid conflict. There was no need to be absolute. If the problem could be resolved through negotiation, that was naturally best.
Rongrong had already been quite restrained. Although her spoiled princess temper and pride had tempered a lot since they were together, the pride and boldness in her bones had never truly disappeared.
It was only because the situation was special that she was so polite in negotiating terms.
Ning Rongrong gave him a look. "Is that a compliment or an insult?"
"Of course it is a compliment." Oscar smiled and shook his head, reaching out to embrace her, his tone gentle. "You have suffered all these years. It was my fault for coming up with such a foolish idea back then, causing the Golden Dragon King to destroy my divine body in his rage, and dragging you down with the erosion of his Destruction power, leaving your injuries hard to heal."
Ning Rongrong leaned on his shoulder. After a moment of silence, she said softly, "What are you saying? You did it to buy time for the divine realm. It was my own carelessness that led to this. What suffering is there? I just miss Xiao Wu and the others a little. I wonder how the divine realm is doing now."
"With Xiao San and the other two God Kings, they are definitely fine."
As he spoke, Oscar also thought of the divine realm and became lost in thought.
It was a long story. The reason they had come to the Douluo Continent and were recuperating in Qiankun Questioning Love Valley began with the Divine Realm War.
Back then, the God of Destruction had suddenly acted against Xiao San, capturing them, the Shrek Seven Devils, and Tang Wutong, seizing the divine realm's central hub in an attempt to expand the divine realm.
Fortunately, the God of Destruction was actually Xiao San's man. Moreover, Xiao San had good relations with the Light God and Water God among the seven elemental gods. After Rong Nianbing left the divine realm, he had further strengthened his ties with the seven elemental gods, gaining their support when needed.
It could be said that on Paper Strength, they had the complete advantage.
The seven elemental gods, the second generation Emotion God who should have advanced and retreated with them, Dai Laoda and Zhu Zhuqing's soul fusion technique, Ma Hongjun, the God of Destruction. They had four more first class god level combatants than the other side.
No matter how one looked at it, they should have won.
Unfortunately, each side had a "traitor." And the key was that their side's "traitor" was more effective, dealing them a heavy blow.
This time, there was no Huo Yuhao to help Tang San. Even Tang Wutong had been captured by the God of Destruction's subordinates when he acted. So who was left to contact the seven elemental gods for Tang San?
Naturally, only one little mole remained, the God of Destruction Zhou Weiqing.
But Zhou Weiqing's active contact led to his exposure among the seven elemental gods. And when the seven elemental gods went to rescue Tang San and the others, due to their relationship with the previous Emotion God, they brought along the new Emotion God and revealed the God of Destruction's information.
This also made the new Emotion God, who supported the God of Destruction's proposal, wary of the God of Destruction.
On one side was a mole who had been detected in advance. On the other side was a companion whose betrayal had not been anticipated.
One could imagine who caused more damage when the new Emotion God and the God of Destruction each turned due to their beliefs.
The new Emotion God had communicated with the God of Destruction beforehand. Although the God of Destruction did not believe his subordinate would betray him, he had still grown suspicious.
How had Tang San's side managed to contact the seven elemental gods to rescue them while they were all captured? This was indeed suspicious.
So when the God of Destruction turned, the God of Destruction quickly acted, blasting Zhou Weiqing out of the battle circle, preventing him from acting against the Sin Gods.
Although Zhou Weiqing was a first class god, against a prepared God of Destruction, he could not cause any waves. His rebellion was suppressed before it could cause any substantial damage.
And after this, the God of Destruction became utterly enraged.
The God of Destruction, whom he had trusted, had long betrayed him.
Added to the Goddess of Life's implicit support for Tang San, the God of Destruction's rationality was completely swallowed by anger.
He no longer held back, displaying strength completely surpassing Tang San's.
On the other side, the new Emotion God also stopped pretending. At this critical moment, he turned, attacking the Shrek Seven Devils and siding with the God of Destruction, expressing his support for the divine realm expansion proposal.
Oscar had reason to suspect that the seven elemental gods were definitely confused at that moment. Hey, little bro, we brought you into the Sea God's circle because of Rong Nianbing. What are you doing?
At this point, the entire situation completely collapsed.
Tang San's side was completely at a disadvantage.
Tang San and Zhou Weiqing were even beaten up by the enraged God of Destruction and his allies.
Oscar could only say the scene was Too Horrible to Look At.
Because of this great battle, both sides had Fought for Real by the end, suffering excessive losses and having their combat power Weakened, which led to the tragedy after the Golden Dragon King's emerger.
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