Indeed, when the Ying Qin Supreme Deity saw Wei Chen remaining silent, he continued, "Lord Wei Chen, the Fire Tribe that attacked Privy Hall back then was merely a branch of the Fire Tribe. The largest settlement of the Fire Tribe possesses about thirty times the strength of that village. The nature of the Fire Tribe is quite boisterous; they initially intended to launch a large-scale assault on Privy Hall, which would have certainly led to its destruction."
"In the end, it was the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming who intervened, sending an officer from that army to the Fire Tribe and forcing Privy Hall to compensate the Fire Tribe with countless resources. After that, Privy Hall fell into decline, and gradually, Duke Sui's Residence began to rise, eventually overshadowing Privy Hall's influence."
The Ying Qin Supreme Deity spoke eloquently, yet Wei Chen still did not understand what this fellow truly wanted.
"Ying Qin Supreme Deity, just be straightforward. I'm quite easy to talk to; whatever you want to discuss directly, I can consider."
Wei Chen's helplessness prompted him to urge the Ying Qin Supreme Deity to be direct. The situation with the Fire Tribe didn't really concern him much; there was no need for hesitation. What was all this roundabout talk about?
The Ying Qin Supreme Deity looked at him deeply and lowered his voice, saying, "Lord Wei Chen, I wonder if you would be interested in visiting the territory of the Fire Tribe?"
"That sounds fine; it wouldn't hurt to take a look. However, Ying Qin Supreme Deity, your eagerness makes me wonder if visiting the Fire Tribe would benefit you in some way?" Wei Chen replied calmly as he regarded the Ying Qin Supreme Deity.
The Ying Qin Supreme Deity awkwardly scratched his head and said, "Lord Wei Chen, to be honest, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow has asked me to invite you to the gathering place of the Fire Tribe."
"Oh?"
Wei Chen raised an eyebrow and replied lightly, "Fire Clan Leader invites me to visit the Fire Tribe's territory? What does that mean? I've never had any interaction with that Fire Clan Leader."
Hearing Wei Chen's question, the Ying Qin Supreme Deity chuckled and said, "Lord Wei Chen, perhaps you didn't have any interaction before, but now things are different. You have eliminated half of Privy Hall's strong fighters; to the Fire Tribe, you are their great benefactor. It's not entirely without connection. Moreover, the strength of Fire Clan Leader is not weak. If you were to subdue the Fire Tribe, it would greatly benefit all your plans."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen considered it as well. As they say, fortune favors the bold; it wouldn't hurt to check out the Fire Tribe's territory. However, going alone into an unfamiliar place was not really Wei Chen's style!
Wei Chen replied calmly, "Ying Qin Supreme Deity, wait here for a moment; I'll be right back."
"Understood." The Ying Qin Supreme Deity respectfully saw Wei Chen off. The use of those two words demonstrated that he had already treated Wei Chen as a true superior leader. There was no need for such formalities with an ordinary person.
Wei Chen flew back to the Temple of Martial Arts and found Donghua and six others. He stated directly, "Come with me."
Donghua and the others did not ask any questions and immediately followed Wei Chen as they flew out of the Temple of Martial Arts.
If Wei Chen had flown out alone from the Temple of Martial Arts due to his immense strength and ability to conceal his aura, no one in the Temple would have noticed him. However, bringing Donghua and the others changed everything.
Although Donghua and his companions were also quite powerful, they could not conceal their aura like Wei Chen could. Thus, when they took off into the air, their presence was instantly detected by the higher-ups of the Temple of Martial Arts.
Golden Spear Elder Master and Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, immediately sensed the presence of Wei Chen and the other seven. They appeared almost instantaneously, blocking their path.
Seeing that it was Wei Chen leading the group, Golden Spear Elder Master and Yue Songyang were momentarily taken aback, then asked, "Wei Chen, where are you all going?"
Wei Chen replied calmly, "Old Master, do we need to ask for your permission just to take a stroll?"
It was clear that Wei Chen was somewhat displeased; after all, why should it matter to them where he went?
Golden Spear Elder Master felt a bit embarrassed but said nothing more. He and Yue Songyang had merely detected an unusual aura and were following protocol by inquiring. With Wei Chen in charge, they dared not press further.
In just a few breaths, Wei Chen led Donghua and the other seven into the Spatial Tunnel created by Ying Qin Supreme Deity, disappearing without a trace.
"Strange, how could their presence suddenly vanish like that?" Golden Spear Elder Master frowned in confusion.
Yue Songyang shook his head, saying nothing.
"Of course Wei Chen has his own methods. If he didn't have at least this much capability, would he still be Wei Chen?" Yue Songyang countered.
In truth, Yue Songyang found it puzzling as well, but when it came to matters involving Wei Chen, it was better to keep quiet. After all, Wei Chen had quite the temper!
"Let’s not worry too much about it. Whatever they do is their business. Our Temple of Martial Arts can no longer afford to provoke Wei Chen," Yue Songyang said after some thought.
Golden Spear Elder Master sighed with a bitter smile. "That's true. Wei Chen's strength is growing stronger by the day, and those under him are gradually revealing their own powers. A temple like ours can hardly accommodate someone like Wei Chen and his deities."
"Let's just wait and see. As long as they don't harbor any ill intentions toward our Temple of Martial Arts, that's all that matters. Expecting them to be loyal and obedient is out of the question."
Through the Spatial Tunnel, Wei Chen and Eastern Hua Seven were instantly transported to a place filled with fire elements under Ying Qin Supreme Deity's guidance.
It was instantaneous; however, this moment felt different from the one when they traveled from the Temple of Martial Arts to Southern Ming Divine Palace. Wei Chen distinctly sensed that this time took several times longer than before. With his Mental Strength's intensity, even the slightest difference was significant.
Wei Chen and Donghua entered an entirely new environment.
As soon as they landed, they immediately felt that the atmosphere here was completely different from that in the Endless Divine Realm.
The Great Merchant God King exclaimed, "This place is saturated with fire element energy beyond imagination. Living in such an environment for an extended period may allow one to cultivate formidable fire abilities, but it can easily lead to going astray."
Surprisingly, the Great Merchant God King's words received unanimous agreement from Wei Chen, Donghua, and the others.
The concentration of fire element energy was simply too intense; no one could survive here for long without facing severe issues related to going astray.
Moreover, over time, it could even lead to their bodies exploding and dying instantly.
Donghua and the other six had no idea why Wei Chen had brought them here. If they were fire element cultivators, perhaps it would be beneficial, but since none of them practiced fire cultivation, their presence here seemed pointless.
Wei Chen looked at Ying Qin Supreme Deity and asked calmly, "Ying Qin Supreme Deity, is this the gathering place of the Fire Tribe?"
Ying Qin Supreme Deity smiled and replied, "Indeed, this is where most of the Fire Tribe congregates. There are also some Fire Tribe members scattered throughout the Endless Divine Realm, but those are of diluted bloodlines, lacking strength and not qualified to come here."
"This place is known as the Fire Clan Secret Realm. Very few people in the entire Endless Divine Realm are aware of its existence."
As Ying Qin Supreme Deity spoke, a proud expression filled his face; he was one of those very few people who knew about it, which seemed to be a matter of great prestige.
Wei Chen couldn't help but find it strange. Ying Qin Supreme Deity was a leader of a Divine Realm, yet he felt honored to know about this place. This indicated that the Fire Tribe must be significantly stronger than Ying Qin Supreme Deity's own realm. The influence of the Fire Tribe seemed comparable to that of his Divine Realm, but now it appeared to be much stronger than Ying Qin Supreme Deity's Winning the Qin Divine Realm.
"Ying Qin Supreme Deity, based on your attitude, it seems that the Fire Tribe's power should surpass that of your Winning the Qin Divine Realm. The Fire Clan Leader should also be stronger than you, correct?" Wei Chen said with a slight smile and a hint of disdain as he looked at Ying Qin Supreme Deity.
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, Ying Qin Supreme Deity felt somewhat awkward and could only nod in agreement.
Wei Chen's remarks struck at Ying Qin Supreme Deity's weak point.
Donghua and the other seven were surprised by Wei Chen's address and attitude toward Ying Qin Supreme Deity. How had Wei Chen managed to connect with such a high-level figure in such a short time? Moreover, Wei Chen's demeanor toward Ying Qin Supreme Deity did not seem very friendly at all!
It was not the attitude of friends but rather one indicative of a superior-subordinate relationship.
Donghua and the others speculated quietly that this so-called Ying Qin Supreme Deity might have already been subdued by Wei Chen and turned into his subordinate.
"Truly deserving of the title of the number one in the Ancient World, impressive indeed!" they thought to themselves.
"Let's go, take us there. The Fire Clan Leader wants to see me; I want to see what tricks he has up his sleeve," Wei Chen said calmly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dozen middle-aged men dressed in red robes flew over.
"Hahaha! Brother Wei Chen, we of the Fire Tribe sincerely invite you as our guest. There are absolutely no tricks involved!"
The leader of the group had an unremarkable appearance, but there was an astonishing energy of Fire Divine Power emanating from him, giving off an imposing and profound aura.
Seeing this person, Ying Qin Supreme Deity quickly introduced him to Wei Chen, "Lord Wei Chen, this is the Fire Clan Leader, Lord Fire Shadow."
Ying Qin Supreme Deity held great respect for the Fire Clan Leader, referring to him with the honorific "Lord," which was quite rare. This indirectly proved that the Fire Clan Leader's strength was formidable; otherwise, Ying Qin Supreme Deity would not have treated him this way.
Wei Chen narrowed his eyes and scrutinized the Fire Clan Leader for a moment before saying lightly, "Your Excellency invited me here for what purpose?"
Fire Shadow quickly replied, "Brother Wei Chen, please come to my humble abode. Shall we discuss matters there?"
Wei Chen nodded slightly and then led his entourage to follow as they flew toward the Fire Clan Leader's residence.
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