Divine Beast Creator

Clearing the path, Feng Yuan looked up at the sky. Although the rules didn’t show the remaining time, he could guess the current situation. Since the rule still existed, it meant the challenge time hadn’t been completely exhausted.

Thinking of something, Feng Yuan paused and said

"I hope I’m wrong, otherwise we really have trouble."

Confused, Veronia looked at Feng Yuan and asked

"What?"

"Nothing, let’s keep moving, don’t let those guys find a loophole and cause trouble."

Waving his hand, Feng Yuan didn’t explain. Puzzled, Veronia felt as if Feng Yuan was hiding something, but if he didn’t want to speak, she couldn’t do anything about it.

On the way, unsurprisingly, Feng Yuan encountered Qi Chen. Seeing them, Feng Yuan lazily decided to join them rather than wandering alone. Qi Chen felt that Feng Yuan’s actions seemed a bit abnormal but couldn’t pinpoint the issue.

"Is this... a victory?"

In the midst of battle, the sky’s rules suddenly shattered, and the hourglasses vanished. Qi Chen couldn’t help but look at Feng Yuan, whose hand brushed his chin and turned to Veronia.

"What’s the situation?"

The shattering rule texts could mean either the challenge was completed or it failed. To ascertain the truth, Feng Yuan believed Veronia would have the answer.

"Hold on, everyone is asking about it now."

Veronia, too, wanted to know, but at this moment, a large group of Divine Beasts was querying in the Divine Beasts intelligence network, leaving everyone unsure of the exact situation.

After a while, Veronia lifted her head and said

"They haven’t come out, probably they’ve succeeded."

Hearing this, Qi Chen and the others breathed a sigh of relief. Although Veronia wasn’t completely certain, they thought it was enough, as the chance of success seemed very high.

"I hope it’s not the start of a new trial."

Gazing at the sky, Feng Yuan had a foreboding feeling. Hopefully, his speculation wouldn’t come true, otherwise...

"A new trial?"

Everyone looked at Feng Yuan in surprise. Did he know what was going to happen next?

"You know the content of the entire trial?"

Looking at Feng Yuan in astonishment, Veronia didn’t doubt Feng Yuan’s knowledge. Even matters of the Temple were known by him and informed to them, so knowing the trial’s details seemed reasonable.

"Not really, but do you think the next will be similar trials that disrupt the whole world? Besides... it might not be as simple as now."

Staring at the blue sky for a while and seeing no rules emerging, Feng Yuan was slightly relieved; at least, there wasn’t a second world-wide trial at the moment.

"A challenge for everyone? This possibility isn’t off the table."

Dou Yanlan pondered, though she didn’t understand the Temple trial’s situation. Since there’s already been content targeting everyone, it doesn’t seem impossible for it to happen again.

But, shouldn’t it be no big deal? After all, this time, didn’t they successfully pass the trial?

Feng Yuan didn’t explain much, hoping it was merely his unnecessary worry. Otherwise, the trouble could be significant.

Tamur stared at Feng Yuan for a long time and said shaking his body

"Perhaps, your concerns are not unfounded; it’s just that the time hasn’t come yet."

"What did you see?"

Turning to Tamur, Feng Yuan sighed inwardly. Although Tamur wasn’t using definite terms, it hinted at some issues, at least Tamur glimpsed a corner of the future.

Inside the Temple space, a massive light orb blocked the team’s path. Old Wei stared at the gigantic orb coldly and said

"Hope they are well-prepared."

"Hard to say. Unfortunately, we can’t communicate with the outside world, otherwise."

Gladys spoke helplessly; having fought all the way, Old Wei was exceptionally reliable. Sadly, before what’s known as the final trial, they discovered a very ominous situation.

"Even if we could communicate externally, it wouldn’t change anything; ultimately, it’s a struggle we must endure."

Lanadi stared intently at the light orb. With Old Wei’s strength, dealing with it is a matter of moments, but the true trial lies after the victory.

"If you believe we should give up, I have no objection."

Old Wei said calmly to the group, as if discussing something inconsequential. Despite hesitation, no one chose to abandon.

After coming this far, giving up now, they wouldn’t know how to face Agunas and others, nor their own country. Even knowing what might follow, they believed it might be even worse to abandon.

Receiving the last person’s answer, Old Wei sneered, swung his hand, and attacked the massive light orb. Under everyone’s assault, the orb shattered, and beams of light burst forth, like celebratory fireworks.

However, at this moment, nobody cared about admiring the beautiful fireworks; instead, they all rushed towards the opened exit while Old Wei silently watched them leave.

The flames in the sky gradually faded, faces lit up were swallowed back by darkness, leaving only the exit door glowing faintly.

"In a sense, we’re all the same."

Murmuring, Old Wei slowly advanced through familiar darkness towards the exit, shielding his eyes from blinding sunlight with his right hand.

After a while, as his eyes adjusted, Old Wei glanced around, unsurprisingly, the others had vanished.

"Heh."

Taking a step forward, Old Wei was about to step into the shadows when...

"Old Wei, thank you this time."

His raised foot froze mid-air, only slowly landing after a while. Old Wei turned to Agunas behind him and asked

"Do you think it’s meaningful?"

"Whether it’s meaningful isn’t for me to decide. Although I don’t quite accept your thoughts or actions, this time, I genuinely thank you."

Agunas said earnestly. Old Wei chuckled and replied

"So? Want to move me?"

"No, just expressing gratitude. I know we can’t give you any substantial thanks, but at least won’t skip a sincere thank you."

Swishing his tail, Agunas said solemnly. With his back facing Agunas, Old Wei sighed deeply.

"I never expected you to agree with me."

"But."

"That thank you was sincere."

Watching Old Wei disappear into the darkness, Agunas swayed his tail, understanding Old Wei’s assistance wasn’t because he had a responsibility, or even if he had ulterior motives, at least his presence allowed their plan to proceed.

Although the final result was somewhat out of control, it, at least, minimized potential chaos during the Temple trial—a one-time pass might be the least impactful method on the world.

"Such an expected outcome."

"Luckily, I have preparations."

Looking at the emerging rule prompts, Feng Yuan said with a smile; he had anticipated this situation earlier, hence prepared in advance.

"What preparations did you make? I feel like no preparation will suffice."

Veronia looked at Feng Yuan in surprise. The sky’s emerging rules announced the arrival of chaos; the Temple was unlocked, but beyond those feature explanations, the most eye-catching was the Temple construction materials.

According to the rule description, to build the Temple, special materials are required. Those materials, like previous hourglasses, appear worldwide as unique Spiritual Objects.

According to the description, the total number of materials won’t change; if some are destroyed, they’ll reappear elsewhere.

This means the number of Temples simultaneously existing worldwide, excluding Divine Beasts, is limited and fixed.

Seeing the Temple’s functions, Qi Chen and the others immediately thought of contention surrounding Temple materials, even... small-scale skirmishes.

"Look~"

Gazing at the sky, Feng Yuan said smugly. Before his words finished, the sky tore apart, Shi and Xilnais emerged from the ripped sky, performed a Space Jump, and disappeared. Veronia recalled something, surprised at Feng Yuan.

"Are you planning to let them seize the materials?"

Unlike Divine Beasts, Shi and Xilnais’s identities are unique, unhindered by Main World’s restrictions, nor to mention their strength surpasses Veronia and others.

"Hehe~ that’s called taking, and only taking disputed materials that are being contested. Anyway, everyone’s snatching, surely they won’t mind another, right~"

Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said proudly. Qi Chen frowned, concerned that Feng Yuan’s actions might be making enemies for Great Xia.