Chapter 433 - Senhai Source Realm
Chapter 433 of "Red Heart Patrols the Sky" kicks off revealing: Having heard thus far, Jiang Wang had begun to understand somewhat.The Dragon God was the... Find out whatâs next!
Having heard thus far, Jiang Wang had begun to understand somewhat.The Dragon God was the deity worshipped by Qing Qishu and Qing Jiuye, the so-called Holy Tribe, who even believed this deity to be the only true god.
And he had been taken for a messenger of the Dragon God.
From their words, one could infer that the âDragon Godâ must have existed for certain, and there had also been precedents of selecting messengers to come to the world of Forest Sea, but it was unknown why it had fallen into slumber.
The point of time when it fell into slumber was a thousand years ago.
In addition, the âHoly Tribeâ hailing from Qing Qishu and Qing Jiuye within this so-called Forest Sea Source Realm was not the only Human Race.
Perhaps they held a higher status among their tribes or had been protected by the âDragon Godâ, thus called the âHoly Tribeâ.
However, for some reason, after the âHoly Tribeâ stopped explorations, they seldom came into contact with other Human Races anymore, even coming to believe that the other Human Races outside of their own had been exterminated.
From this information, one could deduce that there must be some danger existing within the Forest Sea Source Realm.
It was precisely this danger that made the âHoly Tribeâ cease their explorations and also due to this danger that the âHoly Tribeâ believed there was a possibility that the other Human Races in the Forest Sea Source Realm had been wiped out.
This âdangerâ was likely related to what Qing Qishu mentioned as âYan Xiaoâ.
Moreover, the rules of âhunting each otherâ passed down by the âHoly Tribeâ were probably inseparable from it.
But it was unknown what this âYan Xiaoâ was.
Whether it was an individual, some evil deity or monster, or some other bizarre entity or phenomenon.
âYan XiaoâŚ
what is it?â Jiang Wang asked.
Even the relatively detached Qing Qishu did not reply; to them, it clearly was a taboo that should not even be mentioned.
Meanwhile, Qing Jiuye turned over his short bow, securing it along his forearm, and tucked his wooden arrow behind himself, with an arrow quiver slanted over his lower back.
âOutsider, how should you be addressed?â He had clearly made up his mind.
âUh, just call me Zhang Linchuan.â Jiang Wang said.
It wasnât that he lied for the sake of lying, but rather due to the caution against this unfamiliar world.
There were some curses and disdainful techniques that could be cast just by knowing oneâs name.
This cultivation system in the Forest Sea Source Realm seemed to be quite different, and there could be certain methods beyond his imagination.
Especially now that it was known that Zhang Linchuan was a messenger of the Bone Tao, using his name came without any burden.
If he truly got cursed or disdained, it would actually be a good thing.
âSuch a mediocre surname, and the name is very common too.â Qing Qishu, recovering some of his spirit, was being loud and disparaging again.
âDonât say that,â countered Qing Jiuye: âNo matter how mediocre the surname, great individuals can emerge.
Even from the grandest of legacies, some weaklings remain mediocre all their lives.
Since the messenger has been chosen by the Dragon God, he has risen above inferiority and gained nobility.â
This exchange between the two of them sounded rather awkward, no matter how one listened.
Although the latter seemed to be giving praise.
It was a deeply ingrained arrogance, impossible to hide in their words, about the superiority of their own tribe.
Probably to them, any surname not starting with âQingâ was mediocre.
Jiang Wang didnât say a word, letting them enjoy their own contentment.
âZhang Linchuan,â Qing Jiuye said earnestly, âI now represent the Holy Tribe in bestowing upon you the honor to go to the Divine Shade Land.
If your identity as the Dragon Godâs envoy can be confirmed, you will gain the friendship of the Holy Tribe.â
Jiang Wang said, âI think I need to understand more before I can make a decision.â
Qing Jiuye thought for a moment: âPerhaps you being new to the Forest Sea Source Realm, do not realize how fortunate it is to be invited to the Divine Shade Land.
In the entire Forest Sea Source Realm, it is the only safe haven.â
âWhat dangers are there?
Those worse than Hidden Snake?â
âAye!â Qing Qishu had gotten up by now, still clutching his chest: âAlthough the land of Hidden Snake is terrible, our Holy Tribe samurai often venture there to hunt.
Outsider, you know nothing of the true dangers of the Forest Sea Source Realm!â
His wounded knee had already healed at this moment; the speed of recovery was truly frightening.
With a smile that was not quite a smile, Jiang Wang looked at him: âIf you think I am your Dragon Godâs messenger, shouldnât you show me a bit more respect?â
Qing Jiyu said, âIt has been a thousand years without such a phenomenon, could there really be miracles in this world?
Frankly, I donât believe you are some Dragon God envoy, and neither does Qing Qishu.
He is merely afraid of having his head cut off and is projecting his faint hope onto you.
So, donât expect the great Holy Tribe to treat you with absolute reverence and deference.â
âEh!â Qing Qishu was furious, âJiyu, do you think of me as a coward in your heart?â
Qing Jiyu responded directly, âYes.â
Ignoring Qing Qishuâs frustrated gestures, Jiang Wang asked with interest, âThen why do you still invite me to the Divine Shade Land?â
Qing Jiyu was silent for a while before saying, âAlthough Iâm not entirely convinced that a Dragon God envoy still exists, I want to give myself a chance.â
Qing Qishuâs expression softened, and for once, he didnât retort.
Jiang Wang thought carefully about the pros and cons, not easily taking anyoneâs word for it, âThen, if I am not really a Dragon God envoy, isnât going to your Divine Shade Land recklessly very dangerous?â
He had some confidence in handling these two âHoly Tribeâ samurai.
But the Divine Shade Land was certain to be filled with the entire âHoly Tribe,â and with such an unclear situation between friends and foes, he dared not claim that he could break through everything.
Even Transcendent beings of the Inner Mansion Realm had fallen in the Secret Realm of the Seven Star Tower.
âIgnorance in the extreme!â Qing Qishu snorted coldly, âSince Jiyu has invited you in the name of the Holy Tribe, you will be able to share his Divine Shade.â
âWhat exactly is this âDivine Shadeâ?â Jiang Wang was not annoyed by his attitude.
From their brief interaction, it seemed that Qing Jiyu was relatively calm, traditional, and resolute, whereas Qing Qishu was arrogant, boastful, and liked to show off, but neither were truly malevolent.
âDivine Shade is the grace given to the Holy Tribe by the Dragon God, a kind of qualification.
Only with the Dragon Godâs permission can one enter the Divine Shade Land.â Qing Jiyu explained, âIf I share my Divine Shade with you and you die, I will lose my Divine Shade.â
âAs a member of the Holy Tribe,â Qing Qishu added, âthe consequence of losing the Divine ShadeâŚ
is death.â
âLosing Divine Shade means death?
Is it impossible to survive outside the Divine Shade Land?â Jiang Wang pressed on.
âOutside the Divine Shade Land, survival isnât necessarily impossible, since many a Human Race settlement used to live there.
But for the Holy Tribe, losing Divine Shade means losing power.â
Qing Jiyu didnât finish his sentence, but the meaning was quite clear.
In a dangerous place like the Forest Sea Source Realm, the result of losing power was indeed no different from death.
Could the Transcendent power system of the âHoly Tribeâ be related to Divine Shade?
No wonder they revered the Dragon God as the sole true Deity.
Thus, the risk Qing Jiyu was taking to invite Jiang Wang to the Divine Shade Land to verify his identity as a Dragon God envoy was immense.
One just didnât know if this kind of âsacrificeâ was on account of Qing Qishu or if there were deeper reasons behind it.
Especially since he himself wasnât certain Jiang Wang was the Dragon God envoy and even harbored doubts, such a gamble required particular courage.
Because it was what rational people would call a âfoolishâ bet, made in a lucid state.
Jiang Wang began to speak, âI also want to knowâŚâ
âCan we talk as we walk?â Qing Jiyu suddenly looked up and interrupted, âItâs about to get dark; we cannot spend the night outside.â
âWhy?â Jiang Wang asked if he didnât understand.
âYouâd die.â
Simple, decisive, and taken for granted.
The sparse light falling through the forest leaves suggested that it was still daytime in this world.
The Forest Sea Source Realm was always dim, but Qing Jiyuâs words suddenly made it feel especially cold and dreary.
It was as if many indescribable horrors would descend with the onset of the period known as ânight,â engulfing this place.
The nightâŚ
What would happen?