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Ye Tianchen didn't expect that the new clan leader of Desolate Stone Village, Shi Hubo, came to him for matters related to "Devouring Sky Village." Regarding the "Devouring Sky Village" existing in the Heavenly Ancient Martial World, it was Ye Tianchen's first time hearing about it. He had never heard Grandpa Shi, the old patriarch, mention it before. Perhaps it was because back then, the "Devouring Sky Village" wasn't as powerful, and they hadn't troubled Desolate Stone Village much, so Grandpa Shi and the others thought it best to avoid conflict!

"Devouring Sky Village? There's actually a village like that?" Ye Tianchen couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Well, if it doesn't take up your time, I'd like to have a good chat with you!" Shi Hubo said to Ye Tianchen with a smile.

"Of course, I have time. How about we brothers have a drink and chat over it?" Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

"Sure!" Shi Hubo replied happily.

"Hey, you two are really something, aren't you? How could you leave me, Hu Gao, out of a drinking session? Besides, for a handsome guy like me, how could I not drink?" Hu Gao, this brat, appeared out of nowhere and shamelessly stood in front of Ye Tianchen and Shi Hubo.

"You little rascal, you're too sleazy all day. After drinking, I'm afraid you'll cause trouble!" Ye Tianchen looked at Hu Gao and said.

"No way, boss. With my self-control and personal charm, do I even need to cause trouble? Just by standing there looking dashing, I have countless beautiful maidens eager to serve me, I..." Hu Gao's narcissistic words were abruptly interrupted by a roar from behind him.

"Hu Gao, you stay there! Didn't you say you were only giving flowers to me?"

"You rascal! I won't let you off! You actually gave the same flower to both me and my sister..."

"What? Boss, Brother Hubo, I'll wait for you two to drink up front, hurry up..."

Upon hearing the scolding of two women from Desolate Stone Village behind him, Hu Gao quickly left a message and vanished in a flash, leaving Ye Tianchen and Shi Hubo speechless. Hu Gao, this guy, was simply too flirtatious. He mingled with those young, pretty girls in Desolate Stone Village every day, flirting here, teasing there, and he was almost becoming the public enemy of all the women in Desolate Stone Village!

To the east of Desolate Stone Village, there's a bamboo forest, and within it, there's a stone table with several stone stools. This stone table and stools were Grandpa Shi's favorites. Before he passed away, he would sit on the stone stools daily, looking at the stone table, which had become a habit for him and something everyone in Desolate Stone Village knew about. Although Grandpa Shi had passed away, his contributions and achievements to Desolate Stone Village could never be erased. Shi Hubo and the others found this stone table and stools intact while searching through the ruins of the original Desolate Stone Village, so they brought them back to the new settlement in the bamboo grove as a memento of Grandpa Shi!

Ye Tianchen, Hu Gao, and Shi Hubo all sat in front of the stone table, and three jars of wine had long been placed on it. They had already drunk more than half when Ye Tianchen looked at Shi Hubo and said, "Tell me about the Devouring Sky Village!"

Ye Tianchen was quite attentive to Shi Hubo's words primarily because he genuinely liked everything about Desolate Stone Village and truly considered himself a part of it. Moreover, he had promised Grandpa Shi at his deathbed not to ignore Desolate Stone Village's safety, no matter what happened in the future. Additionally, hearing Shi Hubo mention that in the Heavenly Mountain Ancient Martial World, there was still another large village was peculiar. Wasn't Desolate Stone Village the only village remaining among the three major Ancient Martial Worlds on Earth? What's going on with this Devouring Sky Village?

Shi Hubo glanced at Ye Tianchen and then at Hu Gao. Since everyone present wasn't an outsider, he began to speak. It wasn't that Shi Hubo didn't trust the other villagers, but he was a meticulous person. While the old patriarch, Grandpa Shi, was still alive, he had mentioned that it was best not to let too many villagers know about such matters because the more one knows, the less safe it might be.

"Earth was once a grand era of cultivation, evolving from the Late Ancient Times to today. Our Desolate Stone Village has been passed down since the Late Ancient Times, reaching this state you all know now. As for the background of that Devouring Sky Village, we don't know. It was roughly over a century ago when a group of people suddenly came to our Desolate Stone Village. Among them were some very powerful individuals who knew all kinds of cultivation methods, far stronger than us. Although some stout men in our village might not know any cultivation skills, they naturally possess some divine power and, added to the usual hunting and medicine gathering exercises, aren't comparable to ordinary people. However, they still weren't these people's match. Later, to keep the peace and protect Desolate Stone Village, the old patriarch, Grandpa Shi, agreed to offer some sumptuous food to the Devouring Sky Village every ten years so that both villages would cease fighting. The Devouring Sky Village eventually agreed, and there had been peace for hundreds of years until now."

Shi Hubo became slightly agitated as he spoke about this. Ye Tianchen could imagine that despite the peaceful existence for hundreds of years, Desolate Stone Village had undoubtedly suffered some oppression due to its weaker status. Most of these oppressions were probably shouldered and resolved by the old patriarch, Grandpa Shi, and Shi Hubo, sparing the other villagers from hardship or feeling wronged. This is the fate of the weak; being bullied is common, seen everywhere, and not surprising at all. Wherever there are living beings, such occurrences are seen. However, what Shi Hubo and others didn't expect was that this time, Devouring Sky Village was unsatisfied, making excessive demands that not only required Desolate Stone Village to merge into Devouring Sky Village but also wanted them forever under their control and to worship their clan leader, which was outright outrageous, stripping every person in Desolate Stone Village of their dignity.

Who would want to live under someone else's rule? Who would want to live a life dictated by others? Without freedom and dignity, what meaning is left in life? This wasn't about merging Desolate Stone Village into Devouring Sky Village but about completely eradicating Desolate Stone Village. It goes without saying, taking Devouring Sky Village's offer would lead to no good life for anyone; Devouring Sky Village intended for everyone to be enslaved and imprisoned!

"Brother Hu Gao, why did Devouring Sky Village suddenly do this when we've been following the agreement for hundreds of years?" Hu Gao asked, puzzled.

"I don't know about this. It was a message from people from Devouring Sky Village, saying if we don't comply with their demands, they will immediately destroy our entire Desolate Stone Village!" Shi Hubo shook his head and said.

"Devouring Sky Village sure has some ability. Despite Desolate Stone Village having moved, they still found us, showing this village isn't simple!" Ye Tianchen thought for a moment and said.

"Devouring Sky Village, with such an audacious name, must have some tricks. But don't be afraid, I'll go check them out tomorrow and teach Devouring Sky Village a lesson, telling them the previous agreement is void, or else they should provide Desolate Stone Village with rich food every ten years!" Hu Gao, slightly drunk, said.

"That proposal isn't bad. Regardless, we shouldn't be the ones breaking the agreement first. A person must have integrity, and I believe Grandpa Shi wouldn't agree to act otherwise if he were still alive. Desolate Stone Village isn't a village that bullies the weak and acts arrogantly when strong. However, Devouring Sky Village's excessive demands this time cannot go unpunished, and I feel Devouring Sky Village must have some reliance. If Desolate Stone Village doesn't accede to their demands, they won't easily relent!" Ye Tianchen contemplated and remarked.

"I was young several hundred years ago, but I witnessed the people from Devouring Sky Village making a move. Every person in their village was strong. Back then, they even intended to annihilate our village but for some reason, when Devouring Sky Village initiated their attack, a purple Divine Radiance from our Desolate Stone Village killed several of their formidable individuals, eventually leading to the ten-yearly tribute agreement," Shi Hubo reminisced about Devouring Sky Village's invasion of Desolate Stone Village.

"Damn it, while Grandpa could tolerate it, Grandma can't! Devouring Sky Village seems to be ruthless, and if it hadn't been for the fear of the mysterious powers in Desolate Stone Village over the years, they might have already gone for the kill. This can't just be let go. Initially, if Devouring Sky Village hadn't been excessive, it would have been fine, but since they've overstepped, Desolate Stone Village isn't one to trifle with. Boss, tomorrow I'll take a trip to Devouring Sky Village in the Heavenly Mountain Ancient Martial World!" Hu Gao, fully considering himself part of Desolate Stone Village, couldn't bear Devouring Sky Village's impudence anymore and spoke indignantly, almost about to thump the table!

Ye Tianchen thought for a moment, feeling that this Devouring Sky Village was not simple. With everyone in the village possessing cultivation and considerable strength, the village either inherited something from ancient times or obtained some cultivation treasure, progressively growing stronger. This time they dared to challenge the mysterious powers of Desolate Stone Village, indicating they might have some backing or support, and thus shouldn't be underestimated and must be dealt with cautiously! (To be continued. If you like the work, feel free to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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