From afar, the siblings Ruan Tian and Ruan Xingqing, drawn by the commotion, witnessed the battle.
Ruan Tian had lost count of how many times he gasped, swallowing hard. "Is this Ji Hanhan? Is this really the Ji Hanhan we know? Slaughtering gods like butchering chickens and pigs, done with such ease. This is too ferocious!"
He found it unbelievable that the fool who couldn't even remember his own name could be so powerful. It was utterly astonishing.
Ruan Xingqing couldn't help but correct him, "Brother, you can't call him Hanhan anymore. He's a great deity who has returned to our Huaxia."
She was also filled with emotion. Although she had vaguely guessed Ji Mo's identity before, witnessing his invincible demeanor and sky-shattering power firsthand still left her deeply shaken and her cheeks flushed with excitement.
At the same time, she felt a sense of wonder. She never imagined that the handsome young man she had found on Mount Tai that day would be such an extraordinary figure.
She had stumbled upon a powerhouse, as if in a dream. It was truly unbelievable!
Ruan Tian sighed, "Yes, we can't call him Hanhan anymore. I knew he wasn't stupid. Otherwise, why would he have snuck into your room in the middle of the night? That kid is sly."
Ruan Xingqing's fair and delicate face instantly turned red to the roots of her ears. She chided, "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? We're innocent. Nothing happened that you're imagining."
"I don't believe it. A man and a woman alone, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, something must have happened. Don't hide it from me anymore. Otherwise, why would he call me 'brother-in-law' so smoothly? And wasn't it him who made you ascend to immortality overnight? Why you and not me or Xianxian? If you say there was no funny business, who would believe it?"
Ruan Tian winked suggestively, giving her a look that said, "Stop pretending, I already know everything."
Ruan Xingqing stomped her feet in anger. Truly, her brother had no brotherly decorum. How annoying!
Ruan Tian grinned foolishly and eagerly led Ruan Xingqing to meet Ji Mo.
Seeing them, Ji Mo was naturally enthusiastic for the reunion. He smiled and greeted them, "Brother Ruan, Miss Xingqing, long time no see."
Ruan Xingqing's face was like a hibiscus flower, her figure slender, refined, and ethereal, exuding an otherworldly aura that was incredibly captivating.
In the past, she and Ji Mo had interacted casually and intimately. Now, seeing him again, she felt a sense of distance. After all, the person before her was no longer the simple-minded Hanhan, but an unapproachable master.
Naturally, she had to maintain a distance and keep her composure.
"Little brother Ji, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person."
Ruan Tian's expression turned serious, and he looked dejected. "Before, you used to call me 'brother-in-law' so affectionately. I can't believe we've become so distant after such a short time."
Zhang Ye and Li Shiying exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with curiosity. The flames of gossip burned brightly in their hearts, and they wore expressions of eager spectators.
Anubis, meanwhile, fawningly approached Ruan Xingqing and wagged his tail, wondering if this was perhaps the mistress.
Ruan Xingqing's pretty face was as delicate as a ripe peach. She was so shy she dared not look directly at Ji Mo, her fingers constantly twisting the hem of her clothes.
Ji Mo was first taken aback, then chuckled awkwardly, feeling so embarrassed he could dig his toes into the ground.
This was the dark history from when he had lost his memory. To have it brought up in person now made him feel truly embarrassed and mortified.
Just as he was thinking of how to make excuses, Ruan Tian sidled up with a grin. "Little brother, we're family, no need for formalities. When one person prospers, even their chickens and dogs ascend. Look at me, am I fortunate enough to become your chosen one? Just give me a hand, help me ascend to immortality."
His own sister had already ascended, and her strength was improving by leaps and bounds every day. He was extremely envious.
Now that he had figured out that everything Ruan Xingqing had experienced was bestowed by Ji Mo, he naturally wanted to bask in some of that glory.
"Brother Ruan, I am not a god, and I don't do the 'chosen one' thing."
Ji Mo explained, then seeing Ruan Tian's crestfallen expression, he quickly added, "However, just ascending to immortality is a small matter, no problem at all."
Next, Ji Mo personally handled the white elephant he had captured.
After cleaning the white elephant, he marinated it with spices and summoned the newly learned Samadhi True Fire to begin roasting.
Before long, golden fat dripped down, and the meat of the divine beast shimmered with a treasure-like radiance, emitting a rich, mouthwatering aroma that wafted for miles.
"Oh my god, it smells so good."
Ruan Tian, drooling, was completely unreserved. He puffed out his cheeks and devoured the meat.
Zhang Ye took a bite of the roasted meat, his pupils widening in shock. He exclaimed loudly, "Old Heavenly Master, I declare you the God of Barbecue!"
Ruan Xingqing and Li Shiying were initially reserved, eating delicately and slowly. But soon, they abandoned their ladylike demeanor and began to eat heartily.
The white elephant, cooked by Ji Mo, contained unimaginable benefits, allowing them to gain immense advantages.
Anubis finally received a large piece of meat and was so happy that tears streamed from his eyes.
However, he soon found it bland and realized it was just okay. Chewing on bones was still more satisfying.
Ji Mo ate voraciously, devouring large chunks of meat, truly a king of gluttony. His stomach was like a bottomless pit, consuming everything in sight.
After eating his fill, he set up a formation to completely conceal the inheritance altar and instructed the four of them to stay there and diligently cultivate the techniques and divine abilities recorded on the altar.
Before leaving, he pondered for a moment and then inscribed Ruan Tian and Ruan Xingqing into the Investiture of the Gods.
Afterward, he led Anubis to continue wandering and mining, searching for various rare materials.
Meanwhile.
In the largest and most perilous region of the Xuanyuan Cave, several divine-level battles had erupted consecutively.
Under the search of numerous deities, Pangu's blood was finally discovered.
There were a total of seven drops of Pangu's blood, stored in a Jade Pure Bottle.
The Jade Pure Bottle was a divine artifact with a spirit. It had been hiding and evading capture, proving quite elusive, but it was still discovered by a deformed red spider.
Strangely, after forcing out the Jade Pure Bottle, the red spider did not attempt to capture or subdue it. Instead, it furtively hid itself again.
Subsequently, it was discovered by other deities, leading to a scramble, conflict, and a chaotic battle.
The commotion was immense, with almost all the divine-level powerhouses who had entered the Xuanyuan Cave participating. After all, who wouldn't want to obtain a heaven-defying item like Pangu's blood?
The little white-haired loli, Sagiri, leading Dracula, also rushed to join the fray. She forcefully injured three or four deities.
However, she ultimately underestimated her own allure. She was the most mysterious legend of eternal youth, and in the eyes of outsiders, she was like the flesh of Tang Monk, being as coveted as the seven drops of Pangu's blood.
As a result, the other deities shamelessly united to hunt her down.
The situation suddenly became dangerous and even more chaotic.
The battle intensified, and many mountains and rivers were obliterated.
What they didn't realize was that an extremely insidious old schemer was watching them from the shadows, with grand ambitions.
The red spider spun webs everywhere, laying numerous traps, its calculations deep and far-reaching.
"Let you all fight until your heads bleed first. Whether it's Pangu's blood, Sagiri, or you foolish deities, all of you will be my prey. I will have it all. Heaven has decreed that I shall be the greatest winner. Hahahahahaha..."