The Growth of a God

Chapter 882 - 16: Profound Celestial God

Ascension Area, Bai Yu City.

In the mechanized city of Xuanming City, Kangtao and Yao Guang have been staying here for several years now.

During this time, the two frequently sent back the information and clues they discovered to the Mountain and Sea Realm, confirming the intelligence obtained by Fu Yi.

Moreover, as the Mountain and Sea Civilization dispatched more and more Qi Refiners to Bai Yu City, those previously missing Mountain and Sea People were gradually found.

Unfortunately, due to discrepancies in information, none of the missing Mountain and Sea People were Qi Refiners, so no one was able to traverse the "Path of Ascension."

What the Mountain and Sea Civilization found were merely some remains fallen from the clouds.

Some implants and Artificial God Armaments left behind by the Mountain and Sea People were even picked up by the Immortals and re-forged into Magical Artifacts.

In order to retrieve the relics of those Mountain and Sea People, the Mountain and Sea Civilization paid a great price.

However, no Mountain and Sea Person felt it was a pity or unworthy.

Because every Mountain and Sea Person who came to Bai Yu City knew they were not merely retrieving the creations of a civilization, but also the remains of those heroes.

In the Mountain and Sea Civilization, which values civilization and emphasizes the individual, every implant and Artificial God Armament is unique.

They bear the undeniable traces of their user’s existence, the remains of heroes.

"So, is this the reason you have come to me?"

In the depths of Xuanming City, a Divine Being with the head of a dragon and the body of a human, with a pair of black snakes hanging from its ears, casually asked.

This is a mountain hidden within the interstices of time and space, a blessed and secluded place unreachable by normal means.

A giant mechanical Xuan Niao soars into the sky, a fierce black dragon turtle crouches on the ground...

And the mountain stands on the shell of this black dragon turtle.

Its height piercing the clouds creates a fairyland shrouded in mist.

Standing on this black mountain, one can clearly see the exterior of Xuanming City.

But the exterior of Xuanming City is unable to see the black mountain within, as if it were two parallel lines.

"Yes! We have come for that Xuan Niao."

"It is the relic of my companion, and we must retrieve it at all costs."

Gazing intently at the mechanical Xuan Niao soaring in the sky, Kangtao resolutely stated.

Because that mechanical Xuan Niao is an Artificial God refined by a Qi Refiner, a relic of the first Mountain and Sea People to arrive at Bai Yu City.

"Xuanhuang Society, I’ve heard of you."

"A new organization that has gradually risen to prominence in recent years..."

"Among all the unique Immortal organizations, you are considered extremely unconventional."

"You never recruit Immortals from Bai Yu City, and have a strong sense of identity with your organization, or should I say, culture."

"Let me guess, you come from a civilization where everyone practices cultivation?"

"Qi Refining Technique is ubiquitous in your civilization, so unlike other Immortals, you are not so solitary."

The Divine Being with the head of a dragon and the body of a human disclosed the origins of the Xuanhuang Society in a word.

And what he said next made Kangtao and Yao Guang’s expressions change dramatically.

"You practice Xuanhuang Qi, right?"

"The ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda’ exists in your world, doesn’t it?"

"Do not look at me with such surprise. I am still a Supreme God of a Divine Pantheon, the City Lord of Xuanming City, one of the Five Emperors, the Profound Celestial God, so I have some insight."

As he said this, the Divine Being paused slightly, then observed Kangtao and Yao Guang with a curious gaze.

Only after seeing the two restrain their inner impulses, did he regretfully sigh.

"I thought you would turn hostile or run away?"

"The civilization that nurtured you truly has deep roots, much stronger than those solitary Immortals."

"Rest assured, I have no desire for the ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda,’ nor do I intend to test your boundaries."

"After all, I have already found my own path."

"The ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda’ is merely a reference to me."

"To offend a civilization with formidable roots over a mere reference point is not something I am foolish enough to do."

The Divine Being spoke the truth, but it was precisely because it was the truth that made Kangtao and Yao Guang feel deeply unsettled.

They had thought they were low-key enough, yet they were still discovered by this Divine Being.

Kangtao and Yao Guang did not believe this was a coincidence.

They preferred to consider the worst-case scenario—is it possible that more Immortals in Bai Yu City had noticed the existence of the Mountain and Sea Civilization?

"You’re right, many have indeed noticed your existence."

As if possessing Mind Reading Technique, the Divine Being smiled, affirming Kangtao and Yao Guang’s inner conjecture.

"Since the moment the heavenly mechanisms were disrupted, Immortals at my level generally became aware of your appearance."

"However, there is one thing you can be assured of—they might know of your appearance but not your identity or origin."

"The Gods of your world have protected you well."

"Even I, who have been observing you, cannot find the portal to your world."

The Divine Being is not arrogant, but he does not believe there is any portal in this world that can evade his eyes.

Yet the facts were there, and indeed the Divine Being could not find the door to Profound Realm Heaven.

This abnormal situation could only mean one thing—that at the other end of the door was an existence beyond his imagination blocking it.

Even among All Heavens and Myriad Realms, beings stronger than the Divine Being are not numerous.

Realizing this, the Divine Being decisively abandoned the pursuit of the ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Pagoda.’

He did not want to offend a civilization whose strength and heritage clearly far exceeded his own over a Magical Treasure that held little value to him.

"What is your purpose?"

By now, Kangtao had basically confirmed that this Divine Being deliberately led them to this blessed and secluded haven.

"To build goodwill, and incidentally create some trouble for someone."

Winking at Kangtao with a smile, the Divine Being said.

"Although I refined your companion into the Xuan Niao, its Divine Soul still resides in this body."

"In other words, your companion isn’t truly dead, just transformed into a Magical Artifact with spirituality."

"To refine this artifact, I consumed many precious resources, including a branch of the Laurel Tree."

"If you want me to return it to you, it’s simple; just offer equivalent resources and technology."

"If you trust me, we could even further exchange some intelligence."

"For instance, how much do you know about the Great Celestial Elder?"

"Is your civilization interested in collaborating with me to find a way to advance to Divine level Civilization?"

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