Chapter 623

After Su Wen returned from exterminating the gigantic long worms living within the main realm, he found the Remnant Soul of Fighting God deep in thought and confusion.

With an explanation from the Star God, he quickly grasped the situation.

"Fighting God, let’s talk as we walk."

Su Wen gestured with his right hand, effortlessly drawing the Remnant Soul of Fighting God into his palm.

In the next moment, the tombstone exploded into pieces.

The oppressive atmosphere around them disintegrated under Su Wen’s forceful destruction.

The Wind God sighed softly as he watched Su Wen demolish the ancient artifact.

It was a shame to lose such a grand and beautiful tombstone; he had hoped to bring it back for Fighting God to see.

"Let’s move!"

Su Wen declared, "We should check out the last refuge of humanity; it might offer us both opportunities and challenges."

Soon, the trio, accompanied by the remnant soul, arrived at a refuge in the southeast where humanity was clinging to survival.

"This sub-timeline, has Huaxia… been reduced to this?"

The Star God murmured as he stood outside the refuge.

He had just scanned the interior with his consciousness, and the sight within left him utterly stunned.

Frankly, the conditions inside the refuge were indistinguishable from the apocalyptic scenes he had imagined.

Additionally, hordes of outsiders were gathered around the few remaining refuges, encircling them in layers.

"Even though I was prepared before arriving, seeing this scene firsthand still shocked me!"

The Wind God said somberly, "The Arrow Realm clans in this sub-timeline truly deserve to be wiped out!"

Beside him, Su Wen remained calm and stated, "Isn’t this exactly why we came to this sub-timeline? To help it escape its misery!"

"And to help this sub-timeline rise once more!"

When they first arrived through the chaos in time and space, it was the sub-timeline that provided wealth and support to the main Time and Space.

But now, arriving through the power of the River of Fate, they were here to offer aid.

At this point, their strength had grown significantly.

Just the advancement of the flowers of martial arts alone could give this sub-timeline a temporary advantage.

As for future conflicts with the former clans?

We’ll focus on strengthening ourselves first!

Then, the three of them followed some scavengers into the refuge.

The refuge’s rules required proof of exit for entry and levied a tax based on each individual’s strength level.

Essentially, it was an entry fee.

However, when it came to Su Wen and his companions, the guards simply waved them through without any charges.

After all, the Wind God radiated an aura of dominance, and despite the Star God and Su Wen’s attempts to conceal their presence, their exceptional strength and status were unmistakable.

In this dark age, who would dare to collect city entry fees from such powerful beings? That would just be asking for trouble. And there’s no room for pretending to be weak and then showing off. After all, no one who has survived this dark age is a fool.

"Were those three just now the fate bearers?" one of the guards asked nervously after Su Wen and his companions had left.

Another guard nodded, "I think so. Who else could have such an overwhelming sense of pride?"

"Absolutely, that kind of unmatched aura can only belong to the fate bearers."

"Did you see the two following that fate bearer? They seemed low-key, but their strength must be formidable!"

"I agree. They wouldn’t stand with such a powerful individual otherwise."

"A dragon doesn’t mingle with snakes; the companions of a fate bearer are certainly not ordinary people."

"…"

Su Wen and the others quickly picked up on the guards’ conversation. With their abilities, uncovering any hidden secrets in the Refuge was trivial.

"Let’s explore," the Star God suggested softly. "I want to see everything in this Refuge firsthand."

"Then, we’ll meet with the Refuge’s master. It’s likely someone we know."

"After all these sub-timelines, we’ve probably gathered all the capable and talented individuals."

Su Wen nodded in agreement and then quietly began to observe their surroundings with the Star God.

They started in the Ordinary People’s district, moved through the warriors’ district, and then into the wealthy district and the fate bearers’ area. They saw the transition from poverty to wealth, from weakness to strength.

In the Ordinary People’s district, people struggled to get enough to eat, while in the warriors’ district, they could at least fill their stomachs, and some warriors could live well through their efforts. The wealthy district was a display of extravagance.

These three areas were, frankly, not too bad. However, when they reached the human trafficking area, the Star God and Su Wen paused to watch.

They left with cold expressions. At a time when the survival of the races was at stake, how could they still be engaging in human trafficking?

"Refuge…" The Star God waved his hand, and a person in a robe from the top levels of the Refuge appeared before him.

And they recognized this person! Fortune Star!

Huang Tianqi!

Indeed, perhaps only the Fortune Star’s exceptional talent could allow him to survive in this dark age and skillfully establish a Refuge.

"I wonder if you all…"

Huang Tianqi felt the world around him spinning, and as it came to a halt, he bowed deeply in front of them.

Only powerful beings on a national level could teleport him here without his permission!

But before he could finish his sentence, his words were abruptly cut off.

The Star God!

The figure before him was actually the Star God?

As a subordinate of the Star God who had previously trained in a national organization, how could Huang Tianqi not recognize the Star God?

"Are you… the Star God?"

Huang Tianqi’s eyes widened, and he stammered as he asked.

Ever since the fall of the Star God, his strength had stagnated.

The Chief God had fallen!

How could he, the Fortune Star, ever advance?

Now, the Star God has returned!

Even though he didn’t know the exact circumstances of the Star God’s return, his destined profession within him was ecstatic at the sight of the Star God.

Thus, he was almost certain that the figure before him was indeed the Star God!

"First, answer my question."

The Star God frowned and asked, “Why is there human trafficking occurring in the Refuge you established?”

Huang Tianqi was startled, then quickly explained, “Star God, please let me explain.”

"Human trafficking is essentially a transaction with the Madheart Clan."

"And less than half of the individuals involved in the trafficking are real people."

"These individuals have committed crimes, and thus have been deemed sellable."

"The others, who appear somewhat dull, are products created using the biological cloning technology provided by the Madheart Clan."

"The Madheart Clan needs them, and we can use this opportunity to gain their protection and assistance."

"So… this can be considered a mutually beneficial arrangement."