Chapter 1145 - Splitting benefits (2/2)
Now that Ancestral Court had appeared, he also ran over as though it had nothing to do with him and he was just watching a show.
Qin Mu blinked, and Celestial Venerable Hong also noticed his gaze. He hurriedly came forward, holding an acknowledgement of debt in his hand.
Qin Mu’s face turned gloomy, and he muttered, “I know, I remember. Dao Friend Hong doesn’t have to take it out every time you see me.”
Celestial Venerable Hong put away the acknowledgement of debt and said with a smile, “I was just afraid you would forget.”
Qin Mu’s face was black, and he wanted to stay away from him. However, Celestial Venerable Hong went forward and examined Ancestral Court through the huge crack. He chuckled and said, “It’s really terrifying inside… When we split benefits later, it’s better for our territory to be close.”
Qin Mu took a look at him and nodded silently.
“Now that Ancestral Court has appeared, it’s probably impossible to seal it again.”
Celestial Venerable Hao clearly had some understanding of Ancestral Court. “Ancestral Court starred during the Primordial Era. All the ancient gods worked together, as well as numerous powerful half-gods, to seal it during the Darkness Era. Many of the ancient gods from back then have already died, and there are fewer half-gods compared to back then. Now that the seal has been broken, it can’t be sealed again.”
He looked at Divine King Zu and God Sovereign Lang Xuan and said, “Both of you are from that era, so you must know a lot more. My words are correct, right?”
God Sovereign Lang Xuan said politely, “Celestial Venerable Hao is correct.”
Divine King Zu said with a smile, “I was born a little later, so I haven’t experienced the Darkness Era. However, I’ve heard my father mention it before. He said that there’s a great terror in Ancestral Court, so Celestial Emperor led the gods and half-gods of the world to seal Ancestral Court for the sake of the living things in the world. The people of that time no longer exist, so it’s now impossible to repair the seal.”
Heavenly Lady Yan said, “The matter that Celestial Venerable Mu mentioned about splitting benefits equally is still feasible.”
Everyone’s gaze landed on Qin Mu.
Divine King Zu snorted coldly, “You want to split with us equally? What abilities do you have?”
Qin Mu said indifferently, “Son of Heaven Duke, you should at least call me Dao brother. I’m the sole existence that can enter Ancestral Court. Without me, you guys can only drool whilst staring at Ancestral Court!”
Divine King Zu was furious and gave him a murderous look. He then flew towards the crack in Ancestral Court and sneered, “What’s so difficult about entering?”
He barged into the crack.
Celestial Venerable Hong said quietly, “Dao Brother Mu, if he manages to barge in, we won’t split the benefits with you equally.”
The corners of Qin Mu’s eyes twitched as he looked at Divine King Zu’s figure anxiously.
In the crack, Divine King Zu was getting further away from them. However, his steps were becoming slower, as though he was enduring boundless pressure. Furthermore, the pressure was becoming stronger and stronger!
Every step he took was difficult. He felt like the Primordial Realm, the Four Extreme Heavens, Xuandu, Youdu, Ruins of the End[1], and the Celestial River were all pressing down on him!
Not only that, numerous Great Dao markings appeared around him, transforming into the forms of ancient gods. As he went deeper, they became clearer and clearer!
One could even faintly see the huge backs of myriad worlds gradually appearing!
Divine King Zu roared furiously and retreated. After a moment, he appeared in front of everyone with an ashen face and said coldly, “I have no objections to splitting benefits equally!”
Qin Mu smiled, “Nephew Zu…”
“Bah!”
Divine King Zu almost spat on his face and said angrily, “You wanted me to call you Dao brother just now, and now you are calling me nephew? Your seniority is rising so quickly!”
[1] I have decided against changing this translation. I am going to change Soaring Heaven back to Numinous Sky to avoid confusion as Numinous Sky can still work in future translations.
TL: If anyone is bored waiting for the translation, consider reading his previous works (I haven’t read them yet as they’re not fully translated T.T). Apparently, his latest book 临渊行 (Journey on the Brink of Abyss) features a cameo from this book’s world. Journey on the Brink of Abyss actually ties in with his earlier works: 独步天下 (no translation), 人道至尊 (Rise of Humanity, got dropped so close to the end) and 牧神记 (Tales of Herding Gods, currently translated)…