Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 882, The Strategy of Deception

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“Exchanging a Tier-5 for resources from the Titan Star Domain…”

A brief silence fell over the entire Realm of Life.

[If the Titan Star Domain agrees, they would have to pay a steep price. Moreover…]  As if a thought occurred to him, White Tiger suddenly reminded everyone, “Everyone, don’t forget, this guy is ranked third in terms of strength in the Titan Star Domain, and wields a Divine Artifact. If we’re really going to exchange him for resources, we shouldn’t hold back on our demands… It’s best to separate the Divine Artifact and Mountain Titan in our bargaining…”

At this point, White Tiger grinned, adding, “If the Titan Star Domain refuses, we can always sell this guy to the Angel Star Domain. I bet those bird-brains, who are always fighting with the Titans, would be very interested in him…”

“Uh…” Stunned, Nine Tails and Bull Demon cast peculiar glances at White Tiger.

[Something is really wrong here! Since when did White Tiger become so cunning!? Bargaining the Divine Artifact and Mountain Titan separately is already clever enough. But even considering selling him to the Angel Star Domain if the Titans don’t comply!?]

[Woah!] Nodding in admiration, Bull Demon praised, “Old Third, you seemed to have gotten a lot sharper in the short time I haven’t seen you…”

“Sharp? Are you talking about me?” White Tiger blinked in confusion for a moment before bursting into laughter as if realizing something, “Of course! I am White Tiger, the smartest in the Tiger Clan…”

…

Meanwhile, while the Ten Divine Beasts and Ling Er were discussing the fate of Mountain Titan… in another corner of the Realm of Life…

“Your servant, the God of Orcs, pays his respects to the Divine Tree…” A deep voice full of reverence echoed.

Following the sound, one could see a figure cloaked in golden holy light, with the head resembling a Pitbull and the body of a man, kneeling on one knee.

The God of Orcs, also known as the God of War, was one of the three Gods of Elysia. Years ago, when he was just a Demigod, he was imprisoned in the Land of Exile. Later, he secretly joined the Demon Court, and even received guidance from the Divine Tree, which had helped in getting enlightened. For this, he felt so grateful that he even had a statue erected in Yu Zi Yu’s honor in Elysia.

Under Yu Zi Yu’s care, the God of Orcs eventually stepped into Tier-5, becoming a True God.

As for the ‘God of Orcs’ imprisoned in the Land of Exile, that was merely an Avatar of this God of Orcs.

As shapeless and formless beings, Gods only existed in the ethereal world. Thus, it was easy for them to create Avatars.

In fact, when they walked the mortal world, they needed something called ‘Divine Vessels’—bodies capable of carrying their consciousness.

In this respect, the methods of Aurora were quite similar to those of the Gods.

She too required a vessel to walk in the world.

However, unlike the Gods whose consciousnesses descended directly, the methods Aurora employed were far more complex. After all, her current vessel could exert her full strength.

And this is why Aurora has carefully cultivated her vessel—the girl skilled in music as part of herself.

…

“How goes the information gathering?” A soft voice echoed through the void as Yu Zi Yu slowly awoke from his cultivation.

“Reporting to the Divine Tree, that guy has been talking about irrelevant matters, sharing insights on various cultivation methods of the Gods. As for anything else, he hasn’t revealed much…”

“I see…” Yu Zi Yu’s eyes flickered with contemplation, murmuring to himself.

[This is indeed troubling. Forcing a strong figure like Mountain Titan to open his mouth is truly difficult. But, I have plenty of time to spare. I just have to arrange for the God of Orcs to slowly wear him down in the Land of Exile. I believe, in time, the God of Orcs will eventually be able to uncover the information from Mountain Titan.] With this thought in mind, Yu Zi Yu once again emphasized, “Remember the information I need you to gather. First, about the Divine Titan Clan and the power of the surrounding Star Domains… even their hidden foundations.”

“The second is regarding the Grand Divine Ability—One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones. In fact, the information regarding this Grand Divine Ability is especially important. If that Titan knows even a little about it, notify me immediately…”

Seeing the Divine Tree paying such emphasis to the second point, the God of Orcs, cloaked in golden holy light, became solemn.

[Divine Tree rarely spoke with such gravity. It seems like this Grand Divine Ability is of extraordinary importance. I must extract the secrets from that guy as soon as possible, or else Divine Tree won’t be pleased.] With this thought, a resolute gleam flashed deep in the God of Orcs’s eyes.

This was his first task for the Divine Tree. He could not afford any mistakes.

…

After discussing further with the God of Orcs for a while, Yu Zi Yu exhorted again. “Alright, you may leave now. Don’t let him notice anything suspicious.”

“Yes, Divine Tree.”

With that response, the God of Orcs’s figure slowly dissipated.

*Sigh…* Watching the God of Orcs leave, Yu Zi Yu could not help but let out a long, deep sigh, feeling somewhat helpless.

Assigning a True God like the God of Orcs to dig out the secrets from Mountain Titan was, frankly, a bit undignified. Nonetheless, the Grand Divine Ability—One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones was far too important.

Yu Zi Yu had no choice.

In fact, he had already made up his mind. If Mountain Titan knew even a shred about the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, he would not hesitate to directly search his Soul.

For that, Yu Zi Yu was even willing to go to war with the Titan Star Domain.

Why was the Demon Court created?

One reason was to look after Nine Tails and the others.

But the second reason was for Yu Zi Yu’s own cultivation.

The Grand Divine Ability, One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, was directly tied to his path of enlightenment, leaving no room for any negligence.

Of course, Yu Zi Yu was only holding onto a glimmer of hope.

If the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones was that easy to find, it would not have disappeared for several eras.