Chapter 508 - 170: Barbarian Race, Barbarian, The Beginning of the Turmoil on Immortal Ascension Island, Come to My Chambers Tonight at 7:00 PM

It was time to put the pawn, Helian Wen, to use.

OMMM!!!

The next moment, the Void within the Earth Palace trembled faintly. Huangfu Hao’s incarnation flickered and swiftly vanished.

When he reappeared, he was in a desolate wilderness, far from any city or town. Yet deep within, the faint glow of bonfires was visible.

A large encampment of tents was pitched here.

Rows of stone pillars stood near the tents, adorned with the remains of beasts—skulls, teeth, and pelts. The pillars themselves were covered in intricate patterns and markings drawn with blood, exuding a pungent, bloody stench.

It was because of these pillars that the area blended perfectly with its surroundings.

Even a powerful cultivator flying overhead and scanning the area with their Divine Sense would be unable to discover the tents.

Upon Huangfu Hao’s arrival, two members of the Barbarian Race appeared to greet him. They were tall and powerfully built, like small mountains, with their upper bodies bare. They led him inside, their steps making the ground tremble, reminiscent of the Titans of old.

At that moment, inside the most luxurious, golden-topped tent, a member of the Barbarian Race sat cross-legged. He wore an embroidered, gray satin brocade robe, and his features were darker and more rugged than those of the Human Race.

Dozens of powerful members of the Barbarian Race, both men and women, stood guard around him. Their auras were fierce, and the numerous white Bone Rings hanging from their arms, ears, and noses gave them an ancient, barbaric air.

"It seems you’ve thought things through and decided to cooperate with our people."

As Huangfu Hao’s incarnation entered, the brocade-robed figure in the center of the tent slowly opened his eyes. His hazel pupils were deep and filled with wisdom.

Unlike the rest of the Barbarian Race, who were fierce, short-tempered, and uncivilized.

"I have done as you asked," Huangfu Hao said flatly.

"As expected of the former Saint Heir of the Taiyi Sect. Direct and decisive. The Lord Barbarian was right when he said you would cooperate with us." The Barbarian smiled, revealing startlingly white teeth.

"Who exactly is this ’Barbarian’ you speak of? And how did he know I was here?" A flicker of curiosity appeared in Huangfu Hao’s eyes.

The Barbarian’s eyes filled with piety, while the eyes of the others in the tent blazed with fanaticism.

"The Lord Barbarian is the Son of the Barbarian God. He is the will of the Barbarian God made manifest in the mortal world, the Barbarian God’s very incarnation! The Lord Barbarian is omniscient and omnipotent. The anomaly at the Demon Abyss was but one part of his grand plan. How could knowing of your presence here possibly be difficult for him?"

"Great Xia thinks our Barbarian Race is foolish enough to march in with banners flying to destroy the seal on the Demon Abyss? No. In truth, we don’t need to destroy the seal at all. Soon, a Demon God from the Demon Race will lead his forces and tear it apart himself..." the powerful Barbarian said, his voice filled with reverence.

Upon hearing this, the curious glint in Huangfu Hao’s eyes intensified.

’The so-called Barbarian God is nothing more than the Heroic Spirit of a dead Barbarian champion. Through some twist of fate, it was deified through worship, becoming a being of an Otherworld Plane.’

’Only because the Immortal Dao is in decline and the Great Divine Ability Users have gone into seclusion do these so-called gods dare to stir up such trouble.’

’Back when the Immortal Dao flourished and all paths of cultivation paid homage, gods like these were nothing more than slaves to the truly supreme beings.’

...

Several days had passed since Tantai Qing was attacked and seriously injured, and she had now recovered. During this time, the major Noble Families dispatched patrols, and security at all the major docks was several times tighter than normal.

Yet even under such heightened scrutiny, not a single sign of the Demon Race had been found.

Forget the Demon Race; not even a single Demon corrupted by Demonic Qi had been spotted.

This threw the already panicked Immortal Ascension Island into an even greater state of chaos and unease.

Did the lack of findings mean there were no members of the Demon Race? No. It only meant they were hidden far too well, perhaps concealed somewhere among the teeming crowds.

The Elder Pavilion had personally verified Tantai Qing’s injuries; they could not be faked.

Unable to provide a satisfactory explanation, the Tantai Family turned their accusations directly on the Helian Family, demanding they hand over Helian Wen’s Life Lamp.

The Helian Family, however, claimed that Helian Wen was a traitor to their family. His Life Lamp had long since been extinguished and destroyed in a furnace, making it impossible for them to produce it.

They insisted the Tantai Family was making an impossible demand.

As a result, tensions between the two great Noble Families escalated to a fever pitch. Nearly ten thousand years of friendship, marriage alliances, and dealings seemed poised to shatter at any moment.

The Gongsun Family attempted to mediate and ease the tensions between the two great Noble Families.

However, not only were their efforts futile, but many members of the Tantai Family perceived it as a biased intervention, an intentional move to favor the Helian Family, which only fueled their anger.

The three Guardian Families were the undisputed overlords of Immortal Ascension Island. Before them, even the Four Great Royal Families had no voice.

Now, with the three great families locked in a standoff, refusing to yield, the countless smaller Noble Families on Immortal Ascension Island were like dry leaves in a storm—swaying and trembling.

Bloody conflicts even began to erupt in places like the Gambling Stone Workshops and at the borders of mining territories, with the fighting growing increasingly fierce and brutal.

Many people sensed that Immortal Ascension Island was on the brink of chaos and began to evacuate en masse.

’"The Helian Family’s stance is more unyielding than ever. They look like they’re prepared to fight my Tantai Family to the bitter end..."’

’"What in the world is going on?"’

Tantai Qing’s brow furrowed, her delicate hands clenched into fists, her face contorted with anger.

Several young members of the Tantai Family were being helped back by their kin, their bodies covered in blood. One of them was grievously injured; all four of his limbs had been broken, and he was barely breathing.