King of Creation

Chapter 1902: Chapter 1887: The Outcome of the Hypothesis

"I have an idea that I want to verify, but in order to do so, I need Priest Wuy to give the order to cooperate. Otherwise, it won’t be possible to achieve."

"You tell me how to cooperate. As long as it doesn’t violate the orders of the Temple and it’s within my power, I will cooperate."

Wuy Youu was very crafty, fearing that Ye Zhen might propose something unreasonable, so he preemptively set a trap.

Without violating the Temple’s orders, the orders of Grand Priest Nahar are the orders of the Temple, and so are the orders of Sand Sea Divine Priest Xiao Ze.

"For the next tribe we are going to, I hope Priest Wuy can arrange for the hidden Sha Clan people of that tribe to all return to their tribal gathering place to watch me perform the Divine Arts."

"That’s impossible!"

As soon as Ye Zhen finished speaking, Wuy Youu’s voice suddenly rose by eight degrees, firmly expressing his opposition.

After dealing with two tribes, Wuy Youu had already tasted the benefits. The All Living Beings’ Will Power contributed by one tribe was more than he had received in the past year. How could he give up this profit?

In the distance, Zhang Yide and Qinglian prepared their Shadow Capture Jade Slips again and their eyes were filled with anticipation.

After the initial patience, this rogue and insidious Divine Envoy Ye must be about to reveal his true colors, right?

Faced with Wuy Youu’s unwavering refusal, Ye Zhen did not get angry, instead, he maintained a composed expression.

"Priest Wuy, from the disaster relief to now, I have always been very cooperative, haven’t I? Even when you withdrew the Sha Clan people from the tribes early on, I didn’t say anything, right?" Ye Zhen said.

"This... is indeed the case." Wuy Youu agreed verbally, but in his heart, he had already decided that no matter how eloquent Ye Zhen was, this condition could not be agreed to.

"Letting the Sha Clan people of the next tribe watch me perform Divine Arts is just a way for me to test a hypothesis, and this hypothesis is also closely related to you, Priest Wuy," Ye Zhen said.

"Related to me?" Wuy Youu was confused.

"Yes, this hypothesis ultimately requires an answer from you, Priest Wuy. And I understand your concerns, you’re afraid I’ll use this to control your territory, aren’t you?

Rest assured, if I truly intended to coerce or threaten you, I would have made things difficult for you and set conditions right from the start of disaster relief at the first tribe.

Suppose I had demanded that you relinquish control over one-quarter of the tribes in your territory before helping at all; think for yourself, would you have chosen to compromise or fall out with me?" Ye Zhen asked.

"This..."

Wuy Youu pondered without answering, but he fully understood. If Ye Zhen demanded one-quarter of the territory’s control, he would ultimately choose to compromise.

Sacrificing one-quarter of the tribes would ensure the survival of the other three-quarters. Otherwise, nine-tenths of the tribes within his territory would be annihilated.

Faced with such a choice, anyone would make the correct decision.

As an old fellow who’s been alive for a few thousand years, though still considered young by Grand Priest Nahar, life and experience have long taught Wuy Youu the greatest lesson—learn to compromise!

"Now, I just want to verify my hypothesis with this one tribe. Even in the worst-case scenario, all you’d lose is control over one small tribe.

Priest Wuy, you won’t fall out with me over control of one small tribe, will you?" As Ye Zhen spoke, a hint of chill had already crept into his voice.

Wuy Youu heard the implication. If he dared to reject Ye Zhen’s proposal, Ye Zhen might truly break off relations with him.

In essence, presenting one tribe to appease Ye Zhen’s dissatisfaction and allow him to focus wholeheartedly on disaster relief was a bargain Wuy Youu was willing to make.

"Just this one, mainly because it’s hard for me to explain to Priest Xiao..." Hesitant for a moment, Wuy Youu agreed to Ye Zhen’s request.

Ye Zhen turned to look at Zhang Yide and Qinglian, who were acting as spies and monitors, "I don’t understand; it’s me who’s providing you with life-saving supplies, who spares no effort to rejuvenate the tribes under your rule, and who brings you a bounty of All Living Beings’ Will Power.

Why do you insist on listening to Priest Xiao and making things difficult for me at every turn?"

"I truly don’t understand what you’re thinking!"

Upon hearing this, Wuy Youu’s expression grew even more awkward.

"Never mind, it’s just me complaining. Think it over. Just one tribe, just one tribe. Order the Sha Clan people of that tribe to return before I get there," Ye Zhen said.

"Alright!"

Promptly sent a Talisman Communication, but Wuy Youu remained unperturbed by Ye Zhen’s rebuke.

However, in the distance, Zhang Yide and Qinglian, the Temple Guardians monitoring Ye Zhen, were somewhat astonished by his words.

It truly seemed like what Divine Envoy Ye claimed.

From start to finish, this Divine Envoy Ye was involved in disaster relief, while the group of priests led by Xiao Ze constantly set up obstacles.

At this thought, Zhang Yide and Qinglian exchanged a glance, then shook their heads vigorously, dismissing the notion.

"The current attitude is surely an act by this Ye Zhen. Over time, taking advantage of the Heavenly God’s name for personal gain and power will surely be exposed,"

As Temple Guardians, both Zhang Yide and Qinglian were staunch believers in the Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God, as they had grown up under its glory, including their path in Martial Arts.

Fifteen minutes later, Qinglian once again appeared with Ye Zhen in a tribe called Jade Spring. When Ye Zhen arrived, the Sha Clan people of the tribe were panting heavily, evidently just having returned from afar to their tribal gathering place.

"Hmm, everyone is here. Divine Envoy Ye, you may begin the ritual." Wuy Youu seemed to have let go; after all, it was just a small tribe, a mere gift for Ye Zhen, nothing significant.

"Priest Wuy, as I mentioned, my hypothesis is related to you, so I still need your cooperation." Ye Zhen said.

"How do I cooperate?" Asked Wuy Youu straightforward, having let go of his concerns; it was just about gifting a tribe.

"It’s very simple, just say a few words." Ye Zhen said.

"Just say a few words?"

Wuy Youu displayed an extremely astonished expression, never expecting that Ye Zhen’s required cooperation would be such.

"This... no problem." Wuy Youu agreed promptly again, "Do you have any requirements for the content of the speech?"

"The content is very simple, basically just introduce me, say that you went to great lengths to invite me, and that I will bring them hope, allowing them to once again bask in the glory of the Heavenly God and return to the embrace of the Heavenly God." Ye Zhen instructed.

Wuy Youu pursed his lips; the meaning behind Ye Zhen’s words was essentially to turn the Sha Clan people here into Ye Zhen, the Divine Envoy’s, ardent followers, thus gaining control over the tribe.

However, Wuy Youu had already resolved to let go, and agreed cheerfully.

Ye Zhen also noticed Wuy Youu’s expression, but did not explain.

When the actual result appears, that will be the best explanation.

"Citizens of the Jade Spring Tribe, I know you have been anxious and fearful, ever since the hurricane sandstorm, you’ve been worried whether the Heavenly God has abandoned you, if their protection ceased?

I, the Sand Sea Divine Priest Wuy Youu, being one of the closest to the Heavenly God, can tell you, no!

The great Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God has not abandoned you, the Heavenly God still protects you.

Therefore, I have specially invited the luminous incarnation of Yizhi Sand Sea Sky God—Divine Envoy Ye Zhen to the Jade Spring Tribe to bestow a divine miracle.

Allow you to once again bask in the glory of the Heavenly God and return to the embrace of the Heavenly God." In giving such a gift, as the tribe had already decided to be a token of goodwill, Wuy Youu’s speech was delivered beautifully.

As a skilled speaker across the Sand Sea for thousands of years, Wuy Youu’s words were indeed level-headed.

Immediately, the Sha Clan people of the Jade Spring Tribe knelt promptly, calling upon the names of the Heavenly God, Divine Envoy, and Sand Sea Divine Priest Wuy Youu, praying sincerely.

However, whether in Ye Zhen’s or Wuy Youu’s Dark Palace Dao Palace, the amplitude of increase in All Living Beings’ Will Power was very minimal.

Evidently, such empty promises were futile, only real acts could lead these Sha Clan people to contribute the precious All Living Beings’ Will Power.

"In the name of Divine Envoy Ye Zhen, I grant your Jade Spring Tribe two hundred thousand Yidongqing Divine Tree Flower buds, henceforth, you shall receive my protection."

With a light chant, Ye Zhen’s voice accurately relayed to the ears of each present Sha Clan person within the moment, a total of two hundred thousand Yidongqing Divine Tree seeds drifted down from the sky.

As the green shoots sprouted at the next moment, originally devout praying Sha Clan people, tears welled in their eyes.

In the hearts turned desperate due to the complete withering of Yidongqing Divine Trees, suddenly surged a strong life force!

Within a few breaths, the sprouting Yidongqing Divine Trees enabled those individuals to reveal expressions of ecstatic joy, subsequently almost unable to suppress calling out Ye Zhen’s divine name, with the name of Sand Sea Divine Priest Wuy Youu following closely.

Half a Quarter-hour later, when the Yidongqing Divine Trees grew to one meter high, budding flowers completely established themselves, Sha Clan people of the Jade Spring Tribe already descended into frenzy.

Some were laughing wildly, others were crying heavily, and many, disregarding the thorns, passionately kissed the Yidongqing Divine Trees, while others danced madly, embracing each other.

Yet no one forgot one thing: with all their voice, all their strength, all their devotion, calling upon the divine names of Divine Envoy Ye Zhen and Sand Sea Divine Priest Wuy Youu.

This spectacle left Temple Guardians Zhang Yide and Qinglian watching from afar in awe.

With Huang Tuo and Patan’s crowd worshiping Ye Zhen from afar, Zhang Yide and Qinglian, amid the solemn and fervent atmosphere, followed the crowd, bowing to Ye Zhen.

Witnessing this scene, Sand Sea Divine Priest Wuy Youu’s expression turned intensely solemn.

Once more, he saw the terrifying transformation that occurred after Divine Envoy Ye Zhen displayed a divine miracle.

He felt, Sand Sea Divine Priest Xiao Ze’s decision was correct.

If indeed Ye Zhen were to perform another divine miracle on their territory, though their tribe would survive, from now on, they likely wouldn’t belong to them, nor heed their orders.

"Divine Envoy Ye, is it finished? Has your hypothesis reached a conclusion?" Wuy Youu asked.

"Priest Wuy must be a forgetful noble, I just mentioned that this hypothesis result is related to you, and it can only be concluded from your side." Ye Zhen said.

"A conclusion from my side, how is it done?" Wuy Youu was puzzled.

"In this moment of activity, hasn’t Priest Wuy paid attention to the rate of increase of All Living Beings’ Will Power within his Dao Palace?" Ye Zhen suddenly spoke.

The next instant, Wuy Youu’s eyes widened tremendously, gazing at Ye Zhen as though he beheld a specter.

Yet this ghostly gaze was filled with overwhelming joy.