Chapter Seven, Jian Di

I almost forgot... Chief Chen, you need not use those spirit stones to attract demigods anymore. You know that truly powerful demigods are very cunning; no one would fall for such a trap. I believe you have already experienced this with the one residing in Japan.

Enemy? Dark side ... ...

So... is Lanlan really leaving like this? She is not Lanlan... is she?

After Jian Di finished speaking, she began to wander at the edge of Chen Zhi's barrier, but she did not dare to recklessly touch those barriers. However, her feathers contained a strong power, and she did not show any signs of fear

Xiao Zhi... Xiao Zhi, is everything I just saw real? Am I really not dreaming?" Ding Ning pointed helplessly at the dark night ahead.

Chen Zhi's heart trembled immediately, and he thought of the person engulfed in black flames in the underworld. At that moment, Chen Zhi unconsciously recalled the frail girl he had thrown into the underworld, whose face was filled with tears and despair, her eyes shining brighter than the stars

Ding Ning trembled all over as he looked at Lan Lan, the object of his past secret affection, now crouched on the eaves like a prehistoric giant bird, its body twisted and its face contorted in a grotesque manner

Chen Zhiping calmly said a sentence, and then with a gentle movement of his wrist, countless air currents instantly surged around Jian Di. These air currents were exquisitely delicate, as fine as silk, and quickly formed the shape of a birdcage, enclosing Jian Di within it

Keep him by your side, it won't be long before the powerful demigods come knocking at your door. But do not blame me for not warning you; many demigods may be more terrifying than you can imagine. After several thousand years, who knows what they have become now

Jian Di, I ask you! Are there any others among the descendants of the Xuan Bird besides you?

Enough

However, Chief Chen, since this is our first meeting today, allow me to present you with a gift to commemorate our encounter! Do you not wish to know the true identity of the person who stands against you?

Upon hearing what Jian Di said, Chen Zhi's brows immediately furrowed tightly. He did not respond, but instead raised his arm, which was surrounded by countless swirling air currents. With a crackling sound, those fierce air currents instantly illuminated the dark night as if it were broad daylight

Chen Zhi shouted at Ding Ning, and only then did Ding Ning react, scrambling to hide behind Chen Zhi

It is not a dream

Jindi began to laugh again, and then she spread her arms wide, unfurling her feathers like wings

Lanlan

After Jian Di finished speaking, he spread his wings and flew away from the main gate, disappearing into the night. Suddenly, a flash of lightning illuminated the sky, and a torrential rain began to pour down

At this point, Jindi suddenly burst into a harsh laugh, which was unsettling to hear.

This is a secret that only we, the Xuan Niao, can see ~ ~ This child possesses a special substance in its body, and its flesh is very sour, which is an irresistible food for demigods. The acidic taste will become stronger with age, and this is also the reason that brought me here

Are you asking about my sisters? My sisters are truly very dull; a long time ago, I consumed them all, and of course, their flesh was also quite uninteresting

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When that boy jumped into the river to commit suicide, it was you who used your abilities to send me a distress signal. This action was extremely risky, but it proves that you have feelings for this child. Since you wanted to save him, why do you need to reveal yourself now? Is it possible that... your ultimate goal is me

However, according to the records in the Jiang family's library, the Xuan Bird is actually a type of parthenogenetic organism, consisting solely of females. It is exceedingly cruel, living by consuming humans, and often engages in cannibalism. As a bastard child, it is indeed very difficult to survive among its kin

Who is he ... ... Tell me, and I can let you go!" Chen Zhi said coldly

If you change your mind, you can come back to me at any time. I know you are older than I am, but you can make requests of me, and I may be able to fulfill your wishes

She is the mysterious bird

Chen Zhi looked ahead into the darkness and said

This inevitably reminds me of your father, he is truly an interesting human being! Chatter chatter chatter ~ ~ chatter chatter chatter ~ ~ chatter chatter chatter ~ ~

Moreover, Clan Leader Chen... you deliberately placed the spirit stones here, and set up such formidable barriers and traps outside. Could it be... that you intend to attract demigods? What is your purpose in recruiting demigods? Could it be... that you wish to seal a new god?

Jindili immediately became alert and floated into the air, her arms parallel to support her body, her hair swirling in the air like mist, and her eyes changing color

Do you know, Chief Chen? Since the moment you were born in this city, I have been aware of everything that has happened to you. Do not forget, the Xuan Bird has been listening to every sound in this world since ancient times, perceiving all, and no conspiracy can escape our eyes. This is not something that the large bat you raise, the Niya, can compare to

At this moment, Chen Zhi looked ahead at Jian Di, who was less than two meters away from him. Jian Di's teeth had all become deformed, sharp as knives. His fingernails began to elongate, gripping the doorframe like a pair of iron hooks. His neck stretched forward, and all his hair seemed to transform into feathers, densely covering his body, ready to pounce on the enemy ahead at any moment. In the darkness, his terrifying appearance was simply beyond description.

After Chen Zhi finished speaking, he waved his hand, and the barrier that resembled a birdcage instantly vanished. Jian Di's appearance underwent a complete transformation; her body was covered in green feathers, and she turned into a large bird. Her green eyes moved slightly, glancing at Ding Ning.

"How is it? Clan Leader Chen, do you really want to recruit me?" Jian Di, trapped in the air current birdcage, remained unperturbed, still floating in the air, her feathers fluttering.

Ding Ning has only now mustered the courage to run to the door; the series of events that just occurred was simply supernatural and fantastical, completely overturning his worldview, more dazzling than watching a 3D blockbuster.

Chen Zhi responded indifferently, waving his hand to gather all the air currents back.

What is the Jiang family library?" Ding Ning asked Chen Zhi with wide eyes

Jin Di's smile became sharper, and the feathers on her body gradually faded away, floating in the air like an ordinary human.

However, as far as I know, apart from the legendary Jiang Ziya, no one from your Jiang clan has the ability to attain divinity. Even the clan leader with the closest bloodline during the Western Zhou period could not achieve this. It seems that the ability to attain divinity in your Jiang clan has long been lost, or perhaps... the so-called method of attaining divinity is merely a lie.

"Jandi! Can you tell me what your purpose is?"

However, during the actual event of Ding Ning throwing himself into the river, this mysterious bird once called out to me through the ability of dream communication, urging me to save this child. This was indeed a very risky endeavor, completely exposing her identity. It is evident that she harbors a trace of compassion for Ding Ning. It seems that the information within the Jiang family's library cannot be entirely trusted.

Great Patriarch Jiang, please keep your word and let me go! Rest assured, I have never relied on any power, I will neither submit to you nor follow the Son of Fengdu, Moya. If you let me go, you will have one less enemy.

Chief Chen, there is one more thing I find very puzzling. As the head of the Jiang clan, why do you not bear the surname Jiang? This is indeed an interesting matter

Similar to a deity, but ultimately not a deity, right

Hehe, Chief Chen, please do not misunderstand; I am not your enemy

Chen Zhi said, "According to my knowledge, there are no living deities in this world anymore..."

Come to the back of me

Your enemy is the son of Fengdu, Moya. He is the divine offspring of the God of the Underworld, with an ancient and noble lineage. Like your ancestor Jiang Ziya, he is extraordinarily powerful, nearly akin to a deity

Hehe! It's nothing ~ ~ just a place you don't need to remember. Chen Zhi smiled at Ding Ning, who looked completely innocent.

Hahaha ~ ~ ~ How amusing, do the great descendants of the Jiang family all enjoy being so self-righteous? Do not forget, I am a descendant of the Xuan Bird ... ...

Jin Di's laughter is sharp and piercing, as if hearing it once could tear a person's ears apart

In fact, if you want to recruit demigods, there is already the best method right before you

Chen Zhi swiftly created three barriers in front of him, completely blocking Jian Di outside. A dense stream of air, akin to silken threads, surged from the tips of his fingers, ready at any moment to cast a tightly woven net of air to envelop Jian Di within.

The Xuan Bird is a divine bird in ancient Chinese mythology. It is recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian: The Annals of Yin" that "The heavenly mandate of the Xuan Bird descends and gives rise to the Shang dynasty." The Xuan Bird is a deity that can perceive everything, delivering dreams to the monarch to inform them of rise and fall, success and failure

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Not necessarily! Chatter chatter chatter ~ ~ ~