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"Yes, if the Stone King really betrayed us, then what enemy has the Primal Imperial City been resisting all these years?"

"There must be some misunderstanding!"

"Do you really think it's a performance by a True Immortal from another realm and the Stone King? There's absolutely no need for that! Any True Immortal could easily level the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, why would they need a Celestial King to put on an act?"

A chorus of agreement rose and fell, and more and more people began to question the old man in the blue robe's words.

They felt that it was impossible for the Stone King to have betrayed them; there must be some misunderstanding.

Just then, a faint voice rang out: "But have you all forgotten how they dealt with the Stone Clan all these years?"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears.

The crowd fell silent instantly, and the atmosphere became oppressive.

Yes, how have they treated the Stone Clan all these years?

They slandered the Stone Clan as descendants of sinful blood, banished them from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and left them to fend for themselves.

Furthermore, many people took advantage of the chaos to loot and kill members of the Stone Clan and seize their resources.

These events are still vivid in their minds.

Now that the Stone King has returned, their biggest concern is not the foreign lands, but whether the Stone King will come to settle scores with them!

Thinking of this, a sense of fear rose in everyone's hearts.

A pale-faced cultivator said nervously, "For the sake of the greater good, surely the Stone King won't be too harsh on us?"

His words resonated with everyone once again.

"Yes, given King Shi's character, he certainly won't hold it against us."

"We had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure for the sake of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths."

"We hope that the King of Stone can understand our predicament."

Everyone tried to justify themselves and alleviate their fear.

Just then, an old man with white hair and a youthful face, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom, slowly walked out of the crowd.

He is Meng Tian, ​​the Grand Elder of the Imperial Pass.

Meng Tian looked around at everyone and said calmly, "We'll discuss this matter later. Let's wait and see how things develop."

His words were like a stabilizing force, gradually calming the panicked crowd.

Meng Tian was highly respected in the Imperial Pass, and his words carried great weight.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"The Grand Elder is right. Let's assess the situation first."

"The Stone King has just returned and shouldn't take any immediate action."

"Let's prepare in advance, just in case."

The crowd dispersed and returned to their posts to continue guarding the Imperial Pass.

The people on the Imperial Pass remained immersed in a state of unease.

They didn't know how the Stone King would treat them upon his return, and this unknown fear hung over them like a sword, making them restless and unable to eat or sleep.

However, Qin Yuan had no time to pay attention to their thoughts at this moment, and he didn't even inform them of the impending relocation of the imperial city.

In his view, the weak have no right to express their opinions in front of the strong.

Moreover, Qin Yuan felt he would be betraying his conscience if he didn't exterminate all those who had oppressed the Stone Clan.

What does the survival of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths have to do with him?

His only concern was for his fellow Stone Clan members.

The guiding beams of light descended once more, one after another, bringing all the villagers of Stone Village, young and old, into the Primitive Imperial City.

Upon entering the city, the villagers of Shicun were stunned by the sight before them.

Within the city, ancient buildings stand majestically, exuding an aura of history.

The roaring bonfire illuminated the entire city.

It was made of huge piles of animal bones, radiating a blazing light that dispelled the chill of the night.

To welcome these returning clansmen, the residents of the imperial city brought out the best they could offer—the meat of ancient beasts.

These meats come from the ancient beasts of other lands that have been slain, and contain astonishing essence, which only ancient beasts with terrifying bloodlines can possess.

After being roasted over a campfire, the murderous aura in the meat is completely dissipated, transforming into pure life essence.

Consuming it will bring great benefits to the body, especially the ancient beast of the True Immortal level that was killed today, whose value is immeasurable.

On the way back, Qin Yuan had already told Shi Houde and the others about the situation in the imperial city.

This plunged them into a deep silence, after they had been so excited.

They thought they had suffered enough outside, but they never imagined that their people were suffering even more in the imperial city.

At least their children go to the battlefield after they grow up, while the children in the imperial city have to face the cruel war from a young age.

Looking at the cheering clansmen around him, Shi Houde felt a mix of emotions.

He walked up to Qin Yuan and said slowly, "Qin Yuan, thank you for your hard work."

Qin Yuan shook his head and said, "For the sake of my people, this little bit of hardship is nothing."

Shi Houde sighed and said, "We old folks are useless; we can only leave you to bear so much alone."

Qin Yuan smiled and said, "Our ancestors said that we are the Stone Clan, we are family, and family members don't need to say these things."

Shi Houde patted Qin Yuan on the shoulder and said nothing more.

He knew that Qin Yuan carried the hopes of the entire Stone Clan on his shoulders.

The clansmen of Shicun and those in the imperial city, separated for ten thousand years, reunited once again.

The two groups met for the first time, and their excitement was beyond words. Many people hugged each other tightly and wept bitterly.

They shared their experiences over the years, listening to each other's hardships and sorrows.

This was the first time both sides had seen so many of their own people, and they were filled with excitement and joy.

The villagers of Shicun originally thought that their lineage had been wiped out, but they never expected that so many of their clansmen had survived.

And they have held fast to this land under such difficult circumstances.

The people of the Stone Village were also greatly excited by the arrival of the Stone Clan. They seemed to see hope, hope for the Stone Clan to rise again.

An elderly man from the capital city, with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, walked shakily to Shi Houde and said with deep remorse, "We have nothing good to offer you but this beast meat."

He felt deeply ashamed, thinking that this was all he could offer to his people who had come from afar.

However, he did not know that if this beast meat were placed in the outside world, even a great cultivator at the Escape One Realm would have to fight tooth and nail to snatch it.

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Looking at the mountain of roasted meat in front of him, Shi Houde was so excited he could hardly contain himself.

He picked up a piece of roasted meat, put it in his mouth, and savored it.

"This is the best meat I've ever eaten!"

Shi Houde exclaimed in sincere admiration.

Seeing the children eating with gusto, the elderly in the capital city smiled with satisfaction.

These children are the hope of the Shi people and the pillars of their future.

The atmosphere within the ancient city was very harmonious.

The warm campfire dispelled the cold and loneliness that had lingered for years.