What Ye Chen found strange was that since the Primordial Barbarian God still existed, even if sealed within half a World Heart, it should be a form of heritage capable of intimidating the world. The barbarian tribe shouldn't have declined to this extent.
He asked directly.
"The news that the Primordial Barbarian God Ancestor is still alive is a secret, not to be widely known to the world. Even the decline of our barbarian tribe cannot reveal it, because our tribe has a rule passed down through generations: even if the entire barbarian tribe completely declines or faces extinction, we must not awaken the Ancestor."
The old chieftain's words greatly surprised Ye Chen. They would rather face extinction than awaken the Primordial Barbarian God? Why?
Could the Primordial Barbarian God be so cruel to his own descendants?
As if knowing Ye Chen's thoughts, the old chieftain said, "Qian, don't misunderstand. The Barbarian God Ancestor holds great righteousness and familial affection in his heart, caring for us barbarians. He would rather die than see our tribe perish."
"Chieftain, please continue," Ye Chen said, knowing there must be hidden circumstances.
The chieftain sighed softly, as did the other barbarian tribe elders. Before Ye Chen, they did not conceal the truth and revealed the real hidden story.
The era of the gods was destroyed, the tragedy of the gods involved every living being of that time. Almost all Divine Spirits fell, and even powerful, invincible overlords of that era fell, their blood staining the entire Ancient Emperor Continent, turning the heavens and earth crimson.
Although the Primordial Barbarian God was hailed as an overlord and invincible being of the gods' era, with peerless cultivation that commanded respect, he also encountered a great calamity. He did not fall, but suffered extremely severe injuries that damaged his origin and divine soul, nearly perishing. Left with no choice, he chose to seal himself to preserve his last vestiges of vitality.
"Moreover, the Barbarian God Ancestor had a plan. He once mentioned to later generations not to awaken him casually unless the barbarian tribe faced an extreme crisis. He should be awakened and emerge into the world during a future era when heaven and earth undergo an abnormal change."
Heaven and earth abnormal change? Emerge?
Ye Chen clearly caught these two key phrases, his pupils involuntarily contracting as a startling speculation arose in his heart. Could the Primordial Barbarian God also be one of the chess players in the grand scheme of heaven and earth?
However, he did not voice this thought, instead saying, "Although half a World Heart is precious and can theoretically seal a being's vitality to some extent, it cannot completely seal Senior Primordial Barbarian God. His life essence continuously leaks out. I fear that even if Senior Barbarian God revives, it might be difficult for him to emerge."
After all, it wasn't a complete World Heart. Even though half a World Heart was far more precious than World's Heart fragments and better at sealing internal vitality, it still had defects, not truly perfect and flawless. It could seal one's internal vitality but not completely, always leaking life essence.
Especially for a peerless overlord like the Primordial Barbarian God, who was too powerful to be completely sealed.
Moreover, from the gods' era to the present, how many tens of thousands of years had passed? Even as a Great Power-level existence with a long lifespan, the Primordial Barbarian God couldn't withstand so many years of leakage.
Ye Chen worried that the Primordial Barbarian God's life essence had leaked more than half, which would be adding frost to snow for an already severely injured Primordial Barbarian God. He might very well fall on the path of demise the moment he emerged.
Elder Wang Man said, "Qian, you misunderstand. Although the World's Heart fragment cannot perfectly seal the invincible body of the Barbarian God Ancestor, the Ancestor has his own means to achieve perfect sealing. The leakage of life essence only began recently. It's likely a contingency left by the Barbarian God Ancestor himself, beginning to revive so he can emerge in time in this future era."
Ye Chen understood. Which of those peerless overlords from that most glorious era was simple? None were inferior to the ancient Great Sages of the myriad realms, with means that reached the heavens.
"Because the Ancestor wants to emerge in this era, we are unwilling to awaken him, hoping he can succeed in emerging."
Ye Chen remained silent. He could understand the barbarian tribe's thinking. The Primordial Barbarian God was their ancestor and the supreme deity in their hearts. They would rather sacrifice themselves, even face extinction, than let any mishap befall the Primordial Barbarian God.
But Ye Chen was also puzzled: what was the purpose of the chieftain and several elders bringing him here?
Knowing his confusion, the chieftain sighed softly and said, "Qian, we know you are likely carrying out a grand plan. During this time, you've been consulting many ancient records about the gods' era, learning about various aspects of that time. We feel the plan you intend to carry out is related to what the Ancestor needs to do upon emerging. Therefore, we hope that in the future, when heaven and earth undergo an abnormal change, the Barbarian God Ancestor can help you, and you can also help the Ancestor, assisting each other."
Ye Chen immediately understood their intention. Although they spoke of mutual assistance, it was probably more because they wanted the Barbarian God Ancestor to help Ye Chen at a critical moment.
The Primordial Barbarian God was, after all, a peerless overlord of the gods' era, invincible for an entire epoch. Even sealed for countless ages and severely injured, he remained an invincible being, far stronger than a Heavenly King.
With the Primordial Barbarian God's intervention at that time, things would become many times easier for Ye Chen.
Similarly, Ye Chen, as the current number one powerhouse of the Ancient Emperor Continent, with nine Heavenly Kings following him, was a fearsome force not to be ignored. With this power, the Primordial Barbarian God's emergence would be much smoother, even resolving some troublesome matters without needing to personally act.
This was, in a way, a mutually beneficial matter. During the abnormal change of heaven and earth, it would be helpful for both sides.
Ye Chen clasped his fists. "Chieftain, elders, for such great kindness, this junior will not speak empty thanks. On the day Senior Barbarian God emerges, I will do my utmost to sweep away all obstacles, allowing him to successfully descend into the Great Era."
The chieftain and several elders nodded, smiling with relief. Ye Chen's promise was enough!
After leaving this hidden cave, Ye Chen left a communication jade token. If that time truly came, he would actively contact the barbarian tribe.
If the barbarian tribe encountered any problems, they could also promptly contact Ye Chen.
He also left some higher-level cultivation manuals, which contained many divine abilities and dao techniques, as well as some of his own insights on the path of body refinement.
Among them was even a bottle of golden, radiant saintly blood—his own saintly blood. He had removed the overbearing pressure of the Battle Sacred Body, leaving behind balanced and composed saintly blood. It wasn't Saint Body essence blood, but more suitable for barbarian tribe cultivation.
Otherwise, Saint Body essence blood was too overbearing; a single drop was more terrifying than an entire bottle, something no one in the current barbarian tribe could withstand.
There were also other spirit herbs, elixirs, and many Dao weapons and magical instruments, all beneficial for the overall improvement of the entire barbarian tribe.
He even set up a massive formation around the barbarian tribe village. Activated at a critical moment, even a supreme powerhouse could only stare helplessly.
After completing all this, Ye Chen left the barbarian tribe.