Chapter 2800 - 2801: Resolution

Agunas remained silent, knowing that Feng Yuan was speaking the truth. Although they are the Divine Beasts of time, capable of altering history as needed, such changes must adhere to the current historical development to some extent. In this era, Divine Beasts are unknown to humans, and interference would undoubtedly lead to uncontrollable alterations.

Conversely, Feng Yuan has the freedom to act without constraints because in this period, numerous myths about gods exist. Unlike Divine Beasts, these myths predominantly portray gods in human form.

Some of these myths result from situations where Lorraine Tower and others have had to intervene, appearing in human form. However, most are exaggerated records by humans themselves. After all, in this era, a Good Level being like the Stone Horror Spirit can already shelter a small Dynasty.

As exaggerated accounts and real records fade over time, future generations cannot distinguish between them. This allows Lorraine Tower and others to maneuver when they have to act, avoiding direct disturbances to the Time River.

Of course, this maneuver cannot be used casually, as the powers of Divine Beasts, especially those usable in human form, are relatively limited. Too much repetition could still cause problems.

The group appeared near a small Dynasty’s royal city, and soon a large number of soldiers appeared in the distance. Feng Yuan gently shook the Lantern in his hand, flames coursed through the land, and pillars of fire erupted from the ground, instantly scattering the soldiers.

However, to avoid new troubles, Feng Yuan did not go all out. Even though the fire pillars looked particularly fierce, they caused minimal harm to the soldiers.

The leading general noticed Feng Yuan’s intentional restraint and immediately halted his own troops, for the area engulfed by the fire pillars was beyond their ability to handle. The opponent clearly intended to communicate, otherwise, why hold back?

He did not believe that a being wielding such power would need to resort to deceitful schemes. As for whether this was a pre-set trap designed to intimidate them at this moment?

The heatwave that struck proved this impossible. During this period, humans could only encounter Spirit Beasts of limited power. Such mighty forces could only exist, in their knowledge, within large nations possessing vast lands.

Would the opponent go through such efforts for a small country like theirs? Impossible. Should the enemy advance with a large army, they would be defenseless.

Seeing the opponent wanting to converse, Feng Yuan smiled and said to the Stone Horror Spirit

"Alright, let’s head back now, Agunas, would you do me a favor?"

Although the Stone Horror Spirit was quite agitated, it wasn’t one that spoke human language. Without translation, the other side may not be aware of the Stone Horror Spirit’s situation. Feng Yuan even believed that despite his display of immense strength, the other side may not trust the Stone Horror Spirit’s words.

There’s no help for it. For humans of this period, this matter was beyond comprehension.

At this moment, human civilization was just beginning to grow. How could they conceive of returning to the past, let alone consider the consequences of doing so? After all, humans had only just stepped into civilization, could they truly wish to return to the era of primitive living?

There’s no such need, so the conceiving of such ideas naturally was sparse. For this small Dynasty, it was even more so, since the most crucial thing for them was how to survive among many dynasties.

As for the notion of traveling through time? They didn’t have the resources to imagine such a thing.

Even when a bizarre talking crocodile explained on behalf of the Stone Horror Spirit, they were still quite skeptical if this group of odd beings were mad. However, the general wasn’t foolish; although he couldn’t judge their intentions, he could verify whether the Stone Horror Spirit was their deity.

After all, what they worshipped wasn’t a single Stone Horror Spirit but the whole group. By summoning its kin, they could assess the authenticity of the opponent’s claims.

Once the identity of the Stone Horror Spirit was verified, the strange crocodile’s words might be credible, even if it’s beyond imagination.

Only Agunas didn’t know what the other side was thinking, otherwise, it would surely give them a lesson. Even Veronia was fine, since it was a true rival during the Mythical Era, but for mere ordinary humans to even dare to give it a nickname?!

Though after long epochs, perhaps due to mostly being captive, the Stone Horror Spirit’s aura hadn’t changed much, so its companions immediately recognized it.

Seeing the Stone Horror Spirit group together, the general found some certainty. Even if the explanation was unbelievable, he could only believe in this fantastical explanation.

...

In the modern era, back in Molan Giant Pit, Feng Yuan, returning to the site, adjusted his immaculate attire and said

"Finally resolved~"

Agunas scrutinized Feng Yuan suspiciously and asked

"Why didn’t you accept their invitation? Don’t you enjoy various banquets and activities the most?"

"Tsk, maintaining a sense of mystery. Besides, getting involved too much, could the Time River remain stable?"

Feng Yuan glanced at Agunas, expressing a look that said ’are you kidding?’ He hadn’t forgotten that he was operating with an overpowering force beyond the world’s limits, rendering full corrections impossible for the world itself.

No choice, the power disparity was evident, and the world wasn’t capable of correcting errors that exceeded its own force limits, even if unintended minor damages.

Thus, Feng Yuan didn’t leave with that group but gave the Stone Horror Spirit to its kin, and after Agunas explained these matters, Feng Yuan set prohibitions preventing them from recording the full account.

As for verbal transmission? That was fine; orally transmitted legends would naturally be distorted and altered over time without much intervention from him. Perhaps it wouldn’t even take long for the story to lose all truth in the retelling.

Returning the Stone Horror Spirit was the extent of Feng Yuan’s efforts. Continued contact with that group? Feng Yuan feared it might lead to new accidents, given that traveling back through the Time River often easily triggered historical changes.

Provided the changes weren’t substantial, the Time River could correct itself. Yet, this time, Feng Yuan had manifested his power, and he couldn’t guarantee further interaction wouldn’t pull altered history back.

Agunas flicked its tail and said

"You’ve got a point, just that you could have let me handle it."

Looking puzzled at Feng Yuan, Agunas couldn’t comprehend his intentions. Even if it couldn’t reach Feng Yuan’s level, saying it couldn’t manage at all was absurd.

"Hmm, if you intervened, you probably wouldn’t have established a stable time loop, and..."

Feng Yuan said while patting Xiao Ji

"I felt helping it wasn’t a big deal, right."

Staring at Feng Yuan for a while, Agunas chose not to pursue the matter further; since the guy was pleased to do so, it had no say. Looking at the environment gradually losing its changes due to the Stone Horror Spirit’s disappearance, Agunas said

"How do you intend to deal with this place?"

"First, investigate the nature of that special power, don’t you worry it might produce odd occurrences if humans wield it?"

Feng Yuan shrugged indifferently. While he was concerned about the Stone Horror Spirit affairs, regarding the mysterious power source? He wasn’t too interested. Although eerie, judging from the situation, it didn’t seem particularly perilous. The main attention was whether peculiar changes would occur if humans possessed it.

After all, this thing could temporarily grant the Stone Horror Spirit longevity akin to Divine Beasts, which was quite unusual. Were it not limited to immobility...

Wait a minute!

Thinking of something, Feng Yuan rubbed his chin suspiciously and said

"Speaking of which, where did the power granting the Stone Horror Spirit eternal life originate? Could preserving it make the bearer immortal?"

"Hmm? Why do you find this intriguing?"

Veronia curiously asked, for both longevity and immortality were trivial for Feng Yuan. Frowning, he pinched his chin and said

"It’s not my interest, but... could this fit Old Wei’s needs?"

"What?!"

Agunas’ expression altered; it hadn’t thought in this direction before. For it, longevity was insignificant, and its focus had been on the absurd power increase, overlooking the temptation of eternal life.