Yamafu Military Affairs

Chapter 638 Return
"Among the twenty-five kingdoms of the Water Tribe, the Fire Tribe, the Southern Barbarian Long-legged Kingdom, and the seventy-three tribes of snake descendants, the Sushen tribe of the North Sea must be the last one, right?"

After parting ways with Emperor Tuoba and others at Pimu Hill, Qin Huai, along with Wu Hui Snake Granny, traveled throughout the Great Wilderness, encountering many snake-descended barbarians living in harsh and desolate places. Through the dimensional reduction attack of Kunlun Hill on their perilous living conditions, coupled with Qin Huai's persuasive and reasoned appeals, they were easily brought into Kunlun Hill. Two months later, only the Sushen tribe, far away in the North Sea, remained unresolved throughout the entire Great Wilderness.

The Sushen tribe is the most violent and unruly serpent-descended barbarian tribe in the North Sea. They live in caves in the Buxian Mountains, wear wild boar skin, and in winter, they smear their bodies with pig fat to ward off the cold. They possess astonishing strength and their archery skills are unparalleled among all the tribes of the Great Wilderness. Their bows are made from the horn and bone of the Buxian Mountains, four feet long, with strings made of dragon sinew, and a range of up to three hundred feet. Their arrows are one and a half feet long, with indestructible bluestone arrowheads that ignite when touched by wind, making them extremely powerful.

For thousands of years, the various countries of the North Sea Serpent race have submitted to the aquatic race. Even the once most fierce Wuxi Kingdom was placed under its jurisdiction. Only the Sushen Kingdom has always maintained its independent and independent status. The aquatic race has launched more than a hundred expeditions to conquer it, but all have failed.

Each time the Shui tribe's army arrived, the Sushen people would immediately retreat into the caves of Mount Buxian. The caves were interconnected and resembled a maze. Once the Shui soldiers entered, they would vanish without a trace, neither alive nor dead. When the Shui army retreated, the Sushen people would suddenly appear as if from the sky, raining down arrows and stones, causing the Shui army to flee in disarray.

Amidst howling winds and surging snow waves, Qin Huai led Wu Hui She Lao through the icy wilderness. Finally, as they approached the outer edge of the jagged ice mountain, they encountered a large group of galloping cavalrymen who were rushing towards them with great speed and shouts.

These serpent-descended beings all had long, thin braids, wore pigskin hunting attire, and their bare chests gleamed with oil, clearly smeared with plenty of pig fat. They held longbows in their left hands and bluestone arrows in their right, their waist scabbards overflowing with fletching. They rode on monstrous beasts with snake bodies and tiger heads, their four enormous wings piercing the air – the unique demonic beasts of Mount Buxian, the "Qin Insects."

Qin Huai gave Wu Hui Snake Granny a wink, and Zhu Juanshi understood, immediately riding her black snake forward to negotiate.

When they heard that Qin Huai was acting on the orders of the goddess Nuwa to take them to a blessed land to enjoy happiness, these Sushen people, despite their considerable faith in Wuhu Snake Granny, still appeared doubtful and dared not rashly abandon Buxian Mountain, where they had lived for hundreds of years, to go to an unknown place.

Qin Huai had previous experience with other barbarian tribes and knew very well what these snake descendants were worried about. He immediately waved his hand to open the passage to Kunlun Hill, and hundreds of barbarian nobles dressed in strange and colorful clothes came out. Most of them had small snakes of various colors hanging from their earlobes, and some even had faint snake scales on their skin, clearly snake descendants from various places.

They chattered amongst themselves, and the Sushen people suddenly erupted in thunderous cheers. They raised their longbows, clasped their hands in celebration, and their faces were filled with wild joy and excitement. Then they prostrated themselves on the snake-beasts, shouting as if they were reciting some kind of prayer.

Immediately afterwards, these Sushen people slung their longbows across their bodies, inserted the arrows into their leather tubes, and a few burly men in the lead suddenly hoisted up a large banner. With a series of "crackling" sounds, the banner fluttered in the wind, and on it was a beautiful snake sitting in the fire, with several ancient snake-like characters written in a winding script next to it.

The barbarians cheered in unison, stood tall and proud, and rode their Qin insects into the Kunlun Mountains. In no time, only the Wuhui Snake Granny and the Zhu Juan Xuan Snake remained in the vast world.

"You may also go in. The various tribes of the Great Wilderness cannot tolerate the snake descendants, but my place can. Kunlun Hill is beautiful with clear waters and lush mountains, but it is a bit desolate. I hope you can live up to the expectations of the Great Goddess Nuwa, work hard to manage it, and restore the glory of the former divine dynasty."

Qin Huai looked at Wu Hui Snake Granny and spoke.

"We promise you our oath. The people of the gods will never forget it. If there is any need in the future, the twenty-five nations and seventy-three races will do their utmost to serve as your vanguard."

After saying this, Wu Hui Snake Granny bowed and rode the Crimson Scroll Black Snake into Kunlun Mountain.

At the same time, a vast Yama's prompting echoed in the ears of Taotie, far away in the southern abyss of Kunlun, and distorted light and shadow flickered before its pupils.

"You have obtained a divine artifact left behind by the goddess Nuwa."

"You killed twenty powerful and ferocious beasts that wreaked havoc in the wilderness."

"You have learned the complete contents of the Fuxi Stone Prophecy."

"You have settled the remaining serpent-descended barbarian tribes of the Great Wilderness."

"You quelled the war and turmoil that swept across the Great Wilderness and completely eliminated the mastermind behind it all, Usma."

[You have completed one of the most difficult events in Jambudvipa for this fruit: Mending the Sky Rift!]

Rating: 95% (Although you relied on the strength of the heroes of the Great Wilderness, your contribution to this event is undeniable!)
Your rating in this incident topped the list!

You purchased access to reach the top in this event!
You have obtained the exclusive right to draw the unique treasure of Jambudvipa, the [Empress Nuwa's Artifact]!

The exclusive rewards for high-difficulty Yamafu events are as follows:
[Inheritance: The Feet of the Divine Turtle - Supporting the Sky]!
[Legendary Object: Fuxi's Eight Trigrams Diagram]!
The only unusual item: Nuwa's molded soil!
"Please settle and withdraw your specific rewards in your personal space after returning to Yanfu."

Sensing the will of the fruit that was rejecting him from the darkness, Taotie grinned, but instead of returning immediately, he took out several jars of fine wine from his personal space and walked towards the Kaiming Palace in front of him.

"Lu Hushen, I've come to have a drink with you!"
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After the matter of Pimu Hill was resolved, the two emperors, Qing and Hei, returned to the throne. With the God Emperor Tuoba resurrected by possessing another body, the disaster of Shuimu was resolved without any further trouble. Tianwu, who had avenged his great enemy and severely injured Zhulong, became the most sought-after figure among the aquatic tribes. With his strength as a supreme god and his merit in capturing the dragon, Chaoyang Valley in the East Sea became a gathering place for heroes and the most bustling place in the East Sea.

The setting sun was like blood, and the sky was filled with dark red and crimson clouds, surging and flying alongside seabirds. On the shimmering sea, the lights of Chaoyang Valley were reflected, dazzling and radiant. The enormous Tianwu Beast Banner reached into the clouds, surrounded by colorful clouds, and from afar, it truly resembled a fairy mountain on the sea, a pavilion in the clouds.

In Chaoyang Valley, the lights were on full display, and the banquet was in full swing.

Guests from various ethnic groups raised their wine cups and took turns toasting Tianwu, the incomparably prominent Chaoyang Water God, to offer their congratulations. They praised him highly and cheered repeatedly for his swift and decisive actions in purging the old faction of Zhulong and eradicating deep-seated problems.

Chief Hei Mulian of the Water Clan laughed, "Master Shui has gained considerable recognition in the Elder Council for helping His Majesty the Black Emperor capture the Candle Demon and clear the names of those innocent colleagues who died tragically. His Majesty's current state of merely possessing a primordial spirit is ultimately not a long-term solution. In my opinion, if the Water Clan wants to grow stronger in the future, it still depends on Master Shui's Chaoyang Valley."

"Elder Hei, be careful what you say! His Majesty is simply too busy with official duties to find a suitable host. Once the claws of the Candle Demon are eliminated and the clan's affairs return to normal, why should we worry about the prosperity of our aquatic clan?"

Despite this, Tian Wu's face remained smiling, showing no change in expression despite Hei Mulian's earlier slip of the tongue. He hadn't forgotten the unpredictable relationship between the Black Emperor and Qin Huai. Once the overall situation of the Water Tribe was settled and the aftermath subsided, Zhi Guangji would naturally retire with that mysterious and unpredictable ancient god. At that time, wouldn't he still be the one calling the shots for the entire Water Tribe?

With this in mind, Tianwu and the envoys of various tribes and heroes from the wilderness drank and celebrated until midnight before returning to the Water God Palace.

The night wind swirls, windows and doors are wide open, curtains flutter, and the chill of autumn seeps in.

As Tianwu lay on the dragon bed, he suddenly felt a very familiar sensation coming with the night breeze. He immediately pushed the table aside, got up, and strode towards the window.

Suddenly, a soft sigh was heard outside the window, followed by a faint voice saying, "Uncle Shui, would you like to see the more wonderful world beyond the wilderness?"

Tianwu narrowed his eyes and rushed to the window, where he saw Qin Huai (Tianwu's clone) shrouded in a wide black robe.

"It's you! How do you possess such pure Chaoyang Valley bloodline?"

Sensing the same aura emanating from Qin Huai, Tian Wu almost thought he was a member of his clan who had miraculously survived the massacre years ago. However, having done so many dirty and tiring jobs under Zhu Long's command for so many years, Tian Wu knew very well that with that old demon's methods, apart from him and Yu Shi Qie, no other relative could have survived that massacre. "Because, I am also Tian Wu."

Before he finished speaking, the eight-headed, eight-tailed phantom of Tianwu appeared behind Qin Huai, radiating an oppressive aura identical to that of the Eight Extremes Body, only much weaker.

"What is that desolate world you mentioned earlier?"

After carefully examining the lifelike and exquisitely detailed illusory image of the inheritance, Tianwu, though filled with questions, still followed Qin Huai's lead and asked further questions.

"The vast wilderness and four seas you inhabit are merely a single fruit. Beyond this fruit, there are countless other fruits, large and small, each with its own unique appearance. A being like me, capable of freely traversing between different fruits, is called a 'Yanfu Walker'."

As Qin Huai recounted the story of Yan Fu, Tian Wu was greatly alarmed. He had considered that the person before him had an extraordinary background, but he never expected that the Great Wilderness, which he intended to dominate, was just a small "fruit".

"As long as you acknowledge me as your master, I can help you break free from the bondage of the fruit and go to a wider world."

Qin Huai observed Tian Wu's expression and slowly said, "Whether you choose to live a secluded life in this corner of the world or go to the three thousand realms to make your mark is entirely up to you."

"To acknowledge you as master? Like Linggan Yang and Zhiguang Ji?"

Tianwu's expression shifted constantly, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.

"We've lived in the Great Wilderness for hundreds of years, and we're long tired of the monotonous and boring life. Now, after serving Your Excellency for two hundred years, we can get a chance to ascend. What's wrong with that?"

As if in answering Tianwu's question, Linggan Yang and Zhiguang Ji emerged from the deep darkness and stopped beside Qin Huai.

What if I say I don't want to?

Tianwu glanced at Zhiguangji, whose condition seemed to have improved, and tentatively asked.

"As you know, we have internal rules: if the native inhabitants of the Fruit become aware of the existence of Jambudvipa, they either become one of us or they become the dead."

As soon as Qin Huai said this, the atmosphere between the two sides suddenly became tense, and all eight heads of Tian Wu revealed a ferocious look.

"However, if you really have no ambition and only want to protect this little bit of land, that's fine too. You can nominally acknowledge me as your master and continue to stay in the Great Wilderness to fight for supremacy. I won't care about you. When you've had enough of playing house, I can come back again."

Qin Huai seemed oblivious to the tense and dangerous atmosphere, and said calmly.

"Then thank you, Your Excellency, for thinking of Tianwu."

Hearing this, Tianwu, still unwilling to accept the position of Great Wilderness God Emperor, finally breathed a sigh of relief. If it weren't necessary, he really didn't want to fight three Tai Shen-level experts, no weaker than himself, in Chaoyang Valley. The Eight Extremes Body was indeed incredibly powerful, but Qin Huai's background was truly astonishing. The Azure Emperor and the Black Emperor were no pushovers either. Even if he won in the end, it would probably only be a pyrrhic victory.

"Okay, let's go in."

Seeing that Tianwu had made his own choice, Qin Huai didn't say anything, treating him as just another Qiu Qing, and waved his hand to open the passage to the Water Lord's Palace.

"Master Xingxing, you have subdued [Chaoyang Shuibo: Tianwu]!"

"Attention, Master! Your Azure Mage buff has reached its limit. Please further enhance your Sunrise Valley."

[Canglan] gains additional enhancement effects!
The effect is as follows: You can convert [Azure Waves] into [Rainbow Water] at any time, but there will be some loss during the conversion process, so please use it with caution.

【Rainbow Water】: A magical water that can erase the soul and spirit. Depending on the additional secrets it contains, it can also generate many other properties.

Note: Tianwu's innate divine power, cultivated for a hundred years by the rainbow of Chaoyang Valley, may have miraculous effects on demons and monsters.

"You have unlocked the secret treasure of Tianwu. You can choose one of the following treasures, but since you did not convert the killing of Tianwu into fruit nutrients, you will need to pay more Yama Points."

【Supernatural Power: Eight Extreme Body】: A prerequisite supernatural power for cultivating the Heavenly Wu Original Dharma Body, and also the prototype of the Heavenly Wu Original Dharma Body. The closer the state is to the perfect peak, the lower the damage it can withstand, and it can forcibly absorb the extraordinary characteristics of the outside world to heal injuries and restore its state.

Requires 40000 Yanfu Points to unlock the Tianwu form.

Note: Because of the path of returning to truth you have chosen, you cannot fully cultivate the Eight Extremes Body to the Great Perfection of this Dharma Body (Six Divisions). You can only barely unleash the minor perfection power by borrowing the power of the Heavenly Wu of the Attribute Species. (Peak of Seven Palaces)

【Kanli Zhenwu Robe】: A legendary piece of armor. When Tianwu captured the giant tortoise and serpent, he used the Kanli and Li energies of the two demons of water and fire. It was woven from Arctic ice silkworm silk and seventeen mixed gold copper wires. It comes with water and fire magic and spiritual protection, warding off all ghosts and preventing evil spirits from approaching.

Requires 20000 Yanfu Points.

Without the slightest hesitation, Qin Huai directly acquired the [Eight Extreme Beast Body] that he had long coveted. As an indescribable and wondrous feeling emanated from the Water Lord's Palace, he immediately sensed that his inherited skill [Eight Extreme Beast Body] had undergone some subtle changes.

Although the description of the [Eight Extreme Beast Body] in the status bar remained unchanged, Qin Huai felt that Tianwu Xiang was different, as if pure water had solidified into ice, with an indescribable sense of sublimation.

After releasing Tianwu from the Water Lord's Palace, Qin Huai nodded to Ling Ganyang and Zhi Guangji, and then walked out.

At the same time, the Taotie clone outside Chaoyang Valley put away the bloodstained Seven Deadly Sins, glanced at the several ferocious beast corpses that were connected with the inheritance at its feet, and said without raising its head: "That's enough, return."

"Everyone in the guild says that the Trial of Inheritance can elevate the essence of life through walking, but no one can explain exactly how it transforms. Now that I can observe it up close, I have to call back the fourth and fifth brothers to take a look."

Lu Wu's main body watched as the Taotie clone gradually dissipated into specks of light, rubbed his hands excitedly, and activated his Divine Travel ability to follow closely behind.

(End of this chapter)