I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night Chapter 540 - 338 Venerate the Little Divine: Under a Heavy

In bygone years, Lord Qingling, eroded by the treacherous night, grew increasingly deranged, failing to maintain the peace of the Blessed Land.

Until, at last, within this Blessed Land, the citizens of the Human Clan could no longer survive, nearly wiped out.

In the end, Lord Qingling, exerting his last bit of strength, absorbed the entire Blessed Land’s power into himself, and struck at the Old God.

The ancient divine spirit of the willow, hidden beyond this realm, veiled in the void, was forced to reveal itself to the world due to Lord Qingling’s attack.

And afterwards, Lord Qingling perished, his body torn apart, scattered into nine major Pure Lands.

These ancient events from over three thousand years ago are known today only to a select few.

And now, Qiao Jing had beco aware of them.

Because the Tribulation Burning Sect Leader of East Mountain Prefecture had beco the martial Judge under Marquis Lingyou.

At the mont, the Tribulation Burning Sect Leader of Residual Prison Mansion had already established contact with Marquis Lingyou.

According to Marquis Lingyou, the revived Lord Qingling, both in body and in will, had departed from the bounds of the Human Clan.

"As for the Human Clan, the secret knowledge known so far is limited."

Qiao Jing thought to herself, "Even the upper echelons seem to only be aware that the nine major Pure Lands unite into a Blessed Land, within which a divine spirit has awakened, once of Human Clan origin."

"In the Sect Hierarch’s estimation, that Lord Qingling hasn’t been revived for long, his Primordial Spirit probably not fully recovered yet—likely seeking the Incense Fire Wish Power of the Human Clan, thus agreeing to open up the Blessed Land and willing to protect the Human Clan."

"But this ti, behind , Tribulation Ash, there are ancient divine spirits, even existences like the ’Longevity True Monarch’!"

"The offerings given to Lord Qingling this ti, are far beyond what the high-level humans of Qifeng Prefecture could co up with."

As these thoughts ebbed and flowed within her, she saw the scenery ahead shifting, a path opening up.

She then saw a figure, riding a horse, dressed in the garnts of the Sky Observation Bureau.

"Originally the Flag Commander Pan Yun of High Willow City Sky Observation Bureau, temporarily dispatched to this Blessed Land, charged with supervision and acting as the General Flag Envoy, responsible for receiving materials from all parties."

Pan Yun produced the Token, solemnly saying, "Please, enter everyone!"

Qiao Jing nodded slightly and waved her hand.

Behind her, the caravan gradually entered the Blessed Land.

At the end of the caravan were the Refugees she had sheltered along the way and the soldiers tasked with guarding them.

Upon entering the Blessed Land, she saw nurous figures busily laboring, constructing houses and tilling good fields.

Looking around, there were more than six thousand people in total.

Before coming here, Qiao Jing had a basic understanding of the current situation of High Willow City and this Blessed Land.

About three thousand people here had co from High Willow City, among which more than a thousand had once been mbers of the Liu Family, one of High Willow’s six major families.

As for the others, they ca from the Three Gods Valley, arranged here after the fall of the three God Venerates.

"I heard that in the Three Gods Valley, the Human Clan mbers fostered by the three God Venerates were nurous, much less than I had anticipated."

Qiao Jing laughed and turned to look at Pan Yun by her side.

"It’s a bit complicated."

Pan Yun laughed, his tone even.

"I’ve heard that this Blessed Land was ready to fully accept the people of Three Gods Valley, but it seems only three thousand have been sent here?"

Knowing he was reluctant to speak, Qiao Jing kept her gaze on him and said slowly, "Is it because after winter, it was too troubleso to transfer them all here? Or have these people all died on the road?"

"..."

Pan Yun frowned slightly.

In both cultivation and position, Qiao Jing was far above him.

Although he was acting as the General Flag Envoy at this mont, he still held the rank of Flag Commander.

Even the Citadel Commandant of Coastal City couldn’t control High Willow City’s Flag Commander, but after all, she had co to deliver materials, aiding in the construction of the Blessed Land.

Hence, Pan Yun gave it so thought and then patiently explained.

"So people remain loyal to the three God Venerates; especially regarding the Ape God Venerate’s survival, they still harbor hope, dreaming of seeing the Ape God Venerate one day to seek protection."

"These people are not very willing to co, and even if they were, we at the Sky Observation Bureau are concerned they might cause trouble here, so we have made other arrangents."

"Another group, whose elders belonged to the upper echelons of Three Gods Valley, had lived in comfort compared to others, never tasted true hardship, nor experienced the suffering of being refugees in the Pure Land."

"Common folk being refugees in the Pure Land, living day by day with no guarantee of a tomorrow, floating rootless like wild weeds, naturally treasure the opportunity to settle in a Blessed Land."

"But these people, not only did they lack appreciation, they resented the destruction of Three Gods Valley, plotted in groups, and harbored ill-will towards the Blessed Land."

"The intent of Feng City’s Supre Commander was to expel them, to avoid brewing trouble."

"Another important reason is the poor harvest in Feng City, and the shortage of food."

Pan Yun said in a low voice, "The people of other cities are also cultivating fields inside and outside their walls, or raising livestock, whereas here it’s all starting from scratch, rebuilding everything; clothing, food, shelter, and transportation... all utterly dependent on the Prefecture City’s allocation, especially the food from Feng City!"

"It’s not easy for the other cities either."

Qiao Jing, with a cold tone, said, "The Prefecture City asked Coastal City to produce six batches of construction materials. To gather these... it’s not to say we’ve been bleeding dry in Coastal City, but it certainly left us stretched thin."

Having learned what she wanted to know, she didn’t tangle with him further but instructed, "These construction materials, have your people from the Sky Observation Bureau personally inspect them. As for the refugees... see to their arrangents."

"Yes."

Pan Yun said this and added, "You’ve co a long way, and it’s been hard on you. I will have people prepare to welco and freshen you up."

"No need, after we eat, we’ll leave imdiately before nightfall. On the way back, we’ll pass a Pure Land that’s not too far."