Carrying the Demon-Suppressing Soul-Sealing Great Formation that held the Little Man Valley Immortal captive, Liu Chen sped along and finally arrived at the City Well in the core of his immortal aperture.
As Liu Chen stepped into the City Well, he found that the Miniman Gu Masters who had been settled here were already living and working in peace, bringing a touch of vitality back to the once empty and desolate City Well.
However, despite this, these Minimen still could not hide the shadow left by the terrible disaster they had just experienced.
Lingerng fear remained on the Minimen's faces; they had clearly not fully recovered from that cataclysmic event. When they saw Liu Chen, they all showed expressions of extreme panic, as if facing a demon from the depths of Hell.
At this moment, these Miniman Gu Masters were utterly powerless against a Human Race Gu Immortal. Deep fear dominated their hearts; even though the Human Race Gu Immortal had somehow become the same size as them, no one dared to step forward.
Facing this group of trembling Miniman Gu Masters, Liu Chen did not linger or pay them much mind. He walked straight to a secluded corner and, without hesitation, extended his right hand and gave a gentle wave. The heavy Demon-Suppressing Soul-Sealing Great Formation suddenly erupted in light! Immediately after, the trapped Little Man Valley Immortal was released.
"You damned Human Race Gu Immortals! Kill me or torture me, just make it quick! No matter what you're planning, you'll never succeed!" At this point, the Little Man Valley Immortal was blinded by rage and endless hatred, having no time to wonder why this Human Race Gu Immortal had suddenly become the same size as him.
He had only one thought: this person must have sinister motives and ill intent! Thus, he chose to confront him head-on without hesitation.
However, just then—
"It's Old Ancestor Xiao Xiao!"
"The Old Ancestor is still alive!"
"Great! Our Miniman race is saved now!"
The Miniman Gu Masters, who had been hiding in the buildings of the City Well, saw their long-revered ancestor safe and sound. Joy instantly washed away the fear deep in their hearts. Unable to contain their excitement, they swarmed out like a tide, shouting in celebration.
In an instant, the scene was packed so tightly with people that not even a crack could be found.
"Koukou, Nana, Sensen, Renren... how are you all still alive?" Faced with this sudden turn of events, the Little Man Valley Immortal, Xiao Xiao, was in disbelief. He stared wide-eyed at his clansmen, who should have met their end in the Yellow Springs but had miraculously survived, as if he were in a dream.
Could it be... that this place is actually the legendary Door of Life and Death? The Little Man Valley Immortal stared with wide eyes, looking around in disbelief.
"I never expected it! To be reunited with everyone here. Life and death are unpredictable; perhaps this is what they call fate. But it's good, it's truly good to see you clansmen again!" the Little Man Valley Immortal said with great emotion.
At this moment, a young Gu Master shouted excitedly, "Old Ancestor, look! It seems we haven't died! We've been living here ever since we arrived."
Another Gu Master immediately chimed in, "Yes, Old Ancestor! And there are many other variant humans living here, like Snowmen and Hairy Men. Now that you're back, Old Ancestor, this will surely become our new home!"
The crowd nodded one after another, agreeing with the Gu Master's words.
Indeed, after arriving here, the Miniman Gu Masters discovered they hadn't lost their lives but had unexpectedly come to this place. However, having lost the Gu Worms they relied on for survival, they had to huddle here just to survive.
"Hmm?" Hearing the voices, the Little Man Valley Immortal Xiao Xiao couldn't help but frown, carefully sensing his physical condition. He realized that he really was still alive! He turned his gaze toward the only human Gu Immortal present—Liu Chen.
Liu Chen had been watching the Little Man Valley Immortal. Seeing that the other had finally come to his senses, he immediately activated his Gu Worms, pulling the two of them into an independent space.
After entering the new environment, Liu Chen got straight to the point: "You and your clansmen have all been resurrected by me; it can be said that every one of you owes me your life. So, from this day forward, you are responsible for managing this place, and you must keep it in perfect order for me."
However, the Little Man Valley Immortal Xiao Xiao did not easily yield to Liu Chen's command. He widened his eyes and retorted righteously, "Impossible! If it weren't for you people cruelly slaughtering my clansmen, there would be no need for 'resurrection' in the first place!"
Liu Chen was well-prepared for Xiao Xiao's tough attitude. He gave a cold laugh and continued, "They are them, and I am me. When you made that pact with Dongfang Changfan, you should have expected such an outcome. Even if I hadn't acted, you all would have been unable to escape death in the end. Do you wish to see the entire Miniman race face total destruction again?" After speaking, Liu Chen stared intently at Xiao Xiao, a threatening light flickering in his eyes.
Faced with Liu Chen's blunt and cold words, the Little Man Valley Immortal Xiao Xiao struggled internally.
Using the lives of his entire clan as a bargaining chip to force his obedience was a threat he truly could not resist. After a fierce mental struggle, Xiao Xiao sighed helplessly and replied through gritted teeth, "Fine... you win! As long as you spare my clansmen, I will do whatever you ask, no matter the conditions."
"There are other variant humans living here now; you are not to move against them. As long as you help me manage this blessed land well, I naturally won't move against your clansmen," Liu Chen said slowly, looking at the Little Man Valley Immortal Xiao Xiao.
As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Chen pulled a yellowed piece of paper from his robe and handed it to the Miniman Xiao Xiao, saying, "This is a covenant; sign it."
However, when Xiao Xiao took the covenant and unfolded it, his expression changed drastically, his face filling with rage.
This so-called covenant was nothing short of a total deed of sale! The terms listed were each more excessive and harsher than the last, making it impossible to accept.
"Hmph! You humans spend all day plotting and deceiving each other. Someone with your level of cultivation could die at any moment. When that happens, won't our Miniman race face total destruction all over again?" Xiao Xiao said, suppressing his anger.
Facing Xiao Xiao's questioning, Liu Chen appeared exceptionally calm and composed. He smiled slightly and responded nonchalantly, "No need to worry. Within this blessed land of mine, there is also a Primeval Desolate Beast, the Green Claw Ghost Winged Lion. Its combat strength is enough to sweep away all enemies. Even if a strong foe attacks, it will be no problem at all." At this point, a light of confidence flashed in Liu Chen's eyes.
Hearing Liu Chen mention the Primeval Desolate Beast Green Claw Ghost Winged Lion, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but be startled.
One must know that a Primeval Desolate Beast was not something an ordinary Desolate Beast could compare to; it was an existence equivalent to Rank Eight battle strength. If they had such a backing, the Miniman race should be able to live in peace.