A monster was lurking in the dark clouds.
Calling it a demonic beast is not accurate, because when Shen Qian applied his spiritual power to his eyes, he could see through the monster's entire appearance at a glance.
It has a soft, long body, about 100 meters in diameter, roughly resembling a bat, but half of its body appears somewhat ethereal, more like a convergence of some kind of elements.
Although its body resembles that of a beast, its facial features are remarkably similar to those of a human.
"Astragalus!"
"It's Astragalus..."
As Shen Qian stood inside the stone house, he could vaguely hear the terrified cries of many Yuezhi people.
Judging from that single syllable, it seems to be one of the three gods of Mangshan marked on the map, the one called "Qi".
This was also the first time before Shen Qian had seen ancient gods.
Or to be more precise, this was the first time he had ever seen what was called "God".
However, the appearance of this "deity" was so ugly that it was difficult to knock it down.
Shen Qian couldn't discern the exact strength of Qi Shen for a moment, and dared not rashly probe him with his spiritual power. However, judging from his ability to fly, the opponent must be above the Mountain and Sea realm.
But how much more is uncertain.
The Yuezhi people gathered in the open space, with the Moon Wolf leading the able-bodied men at the front, while the Moon Falcon protected the women and children as they retreated.
However, the valley is only so big, so they can't retreat very far.
Panic was palpable and spreading throughout the Yue clan. Even the Moon Wolf, whose strength had reached the half-step Mountain and Sea realm, couldn't help but have sweat dripping from his forehead and his body trembling slightly, clearly facing immense pressure.
Just then, a strange sound of a cane came from behind them, and as an old figure slowly walked out, the Yuezhi people calmed down considerably.
The one who appeared was the chieftain of the Yuezhi clan.
She walked to the front of the group of people, and it seemed as if she took away the pressure, and the frightened cries gradually subsided.
"Respected God Qi, you have crossed the line. This is the territory protected by the Serpent God."
A strange tremor emanated from the air.
The Yuezhi people were filled with awe and bewilderment, for the Yuezhi were communicating with Qi in a "divine language".
Only when Shen Qian understood that this was still a form of spiritual communication.
"Tsk... Yuezhi, how long are you going to keep pretending?"
A hoarse, low response came through the clouds.
The Yuezhi's eyes flickered slightly, but he still spoke with a hint of respect: "God Qi, I don't know what you're talking about."
"Hehehe..."
Accompanied by a strange, hoarse laugh, a sudden gust of wind arose, and all the decorations and altars that had been set up throughout the entire territory of the Great Yue Clan were instantly reduced to dust.
"God Qi, your actions are a provocation against the Serpent God!"
The Yuezhi's expression finally changed, and he said angrily.
"Hahahaha, the Snake God?"
Qi's voice grew increasingly arrogant, "Where is it? Tell me where it is!"
"Even the altar was destroyed, and it didn't appear. Is the serpent god really still alive?"
Faced with Qi's mockery, the Dayuezhi remained silent.
It was only when I saw this that I suddenly understood.
No wonder Yuejun was so hesitant when talking about the serpent god, and no wonder they were so wary even though they lived in their ancestral land.
Judging from the expressions of the Yuezhi people at this moment, it is likely that the serpent god who had always protected the Yuezhi people has long since disappeared.
It may even have already perished.
Judging from the markings on that map, there were also territorial divisions among the gods, and these divisions were clearly defined.
The "Qi God," who was originally supposed to be based in another territory, somehow got wind of this and recklessly attacked.
"The Serpent God is only temporarily dormant, but your offense will not disappear. Please reconsider, God Qi!"
The Yue clan finally spoke up.
"Bullshit slumber!" Qi Shen said dismissively. "Do you think I only found out today? Three years! I've waited for three whole years! For these three years I've been crossing the border, but that giant serpent hasn't made a move at all. It can only mean... it's dead!"
The Yuezhi frowned, and after a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "God Qi... may I ask why you have descended here?"
"I want your faith."
Qi Shen coldly said, "Since I manifested my divinity here, the Great Yue Clan has become my territory. All clansmen must worship me, listen to me, obey me, and offer sacrifices to me generation after generation without ceasing."
"Here you go."
To Shen Qian's surprise, the Yuezhi nodded in agreement almost without hesitation.
The next moment, the Yuezhi put down the long staff in his hand and slowly lowered his body.
At the same time, she shouted something to her people behind her.
The Moon Wolf looked somewhat indignant, while many others were bewildered. But soon, under the repeated rebukes of the Yuezhi, all the tribesmen, including women and children, knelt on the ground and bowed their heads to the Qi God in the sky.
Before sinking, I felt inexplicably sad.
After only a brief reaction, he realized why the Yuezhi were doing this.
Clearly, this is the only way to preserve the community.
Shen Qian suddenly remembered that on that map, the number of gods active within the human race's territory far exceeded that of other races.
At the very moment the Yuezhi people bowed their heads, wisps of invisible energy began to rise from their bodies. Some of this energy also rose from the relics originally used to worship the snake god, and much of it even emerged from the surrounding rocks, converging towards the Qi God in the sky.
Those energies carried a certain familiar meaning, causing Shen Qian to pause in surprise.
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