Atop a misty, deep mountain, lies the hidden abode of the Thousand Birds Clan.
Steep cliffs surround the village, covered in ancient vines and countless unnamed flowers, their intertwined branches forming a natural barrier that subtly separates this paradise from the outside world.
The Thousand Birds' houses are nestled among the trees, blending seamlessly with their surroundings.
These structures are crafted from the mountain's verdant bamboo, vines, and logs, their exquisite craftsmanship brimming with natural charm.
Here, the Thousand Birds live in harmony with nature, a veritable paradise.
Fang Xian searched for a long time before finally finding the true dwelling place.
He parted the branches and slowly descended into the Thousand Birds' village.
Children played among the flowers and butterflies. Seeing Fang Xian's sudden appearance, they were not afraid, but rather curious.
"Brother, how can you fly without wings?"
Fang Xian watched the children flap their white wings, their innocent faces filling him with tenderness and warmth.
A faint, genuine smile unconsciously curved his lips.
"Because brother is human, he doesn't need wings to fly."
"Oh..."
The children nodded, seemingly understanding, and were about to continue exploring the unknown when two loud shouts stopped them.
"Who goes there!"
Two strong, burly men of the Thousand Bird Clan, wielding spears, descended from the sky.
They landed in front of the children, eyeing Fang Xian warily.
Fang Xian smiled slightly and introduced himself.
"I am Fang Xian, here to see Miss Qian Bailu."
"Fang Xian?"
The two men clearly didn't recognize Fang Xian, still watching him warily.
"Who is it?"
Fang Xian was somewhat helpless. The Great Thousand World was a world with relatively advanced communication, and given the recent "extraterrestrial war," it was truly baffling that they hadn't heard of him.
The main reason was that the Thousand Bird Clan lived in isolation, like a primitive tribe, cut off from outside information. It was perfectly normal that they didn't know him.
Since that was the case, Fang Xian had no choice but to be more conspicuous.
He directly unleashed a powerful pressure, filling the entire Thousand Bird Clan tribe, allowing every adult bird to feel it.
Of course, he had adjusted the pressure he emitted; the immature birds couldn't sense his terror.
As for the adults, they suffered.
Sure enough, all the adult birds in the entire Thousand Bird Clan tribe were terrified and flew out of their houses to the source of the pressure.
The closer they got, the more they felt the pressure; it was so powerful that they felt they had to kneel.
In fact, they didn't know that this was already Fang Xian's extreme restraint; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to move at all.
An elderly man with gray hair slowly landed, his brows furrowed as he looked at Fang Xian.
"Greetings, young man. My name is Qian Da, the patriarch of the Thousand Bird Clan."
"May I ask how you address me, young man?"
Fang Xian looked at Qian Da and smiled slightly.
"My surname is Fang, and my given name is Xian."
Upon hearing this, Qian Da murmured to himself.
"Fang...Xian..."
Then his eyes widened, and he exclaimed in surprise.
"Fang Xian!"
"You are Fang Xian!"
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking members of the Thousand Bird Clan were all shaken.
Although the Thousand Bird Clan was secluded, they had still heard about the recent "extraterrestrial war."
Furthermore, with Qian Bailu chosen as the guardian of the "World's Origin," they had no choice but to pay close attention to the outside world.
As for the renowned Fang Xian, his name was legendary.
The strongest being in the Great Thousand World, they couldn't afford to offend him.
Qian Da immediately bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Emperor Fang."
Fang Xian's lips twitched slightly upon hearing this title.
Who gave him this nickname? It was quite awful.
He coughed and immediately corrected him:
"Call me 'Chaos God Emperor.'"
Qian Da, puzzled but impressed, immediately changed his address.
"Greetings, 'Chaos God Emperor.'"
Fang Xian nodded in satisfaction. He'd have to spread the word when he got back, making sure they stopped using the title "Emperor Fang."
He surveyed the crowd and asked softly.
"Clan Chief, may I ask which one is Qian Bailu?"
Qian Da, upon hearing this, wore an expression of utter certainty.
The strongest being in the Great Thousand World had come here undoubtedly for the "Origin of the World."
"Reporting to the 'Chaos God Emperor,' Bailu is in a secluded place. Let this old man lead you there."
Qian Da gestured for Fang Xian to follow.
"Hmm."
Fang Xian nodded and flew directly forward.
Qian Da flew behind, constantly pointing the way.
Soon they traversed a dense jungle and entered a hidden cave.
The cave was a completely different world; beyond the narrow entrance lay a vast and mysterious space.
Countless stalactites of varying lengths hung from the cave ceiling, and stalagmites stood tall on the ground.
They continued downwards, the clear, melodious sound of a flowing underground river echoing from the depths.
After an unknown amount of time, their vision suddenly brightened; the cave had come to an end.
There stood a towering tree, its trunk so thick it would take several people to encircle it. Strange patterns shimmered on its bark, and layers of leaves glowed with a soft light.
Beneath the tree stood a stunningly beautiful woman.
Her snow-white wings were slightly folded, their feathers gleaming with a holy light in the tree's glow.
This woman was none other than Qian Bailu, the guardian of the "Origin of the World."
Qian Bailu had long white hair, an exquisitely beautiful face, and eyes like deep lakes, brimming with both wit and mystery.
Clad in pristine white, she exuded an ethereal aura that captivated all who beheld her, yet one hesitated to disturb her tranquility and beauty.
Qian Da looked at Qian Bailu and exclaimed softly.
"Bai Lu."
Qian Bai Lu's pretty face blossomed into a joyful smile. She parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious.
"Clan Leader, what brings you here?"
She paused slightly, noticing a handsome man standing beside Qian Da.
When Qian Bai Lu saw Fang Xian, a ripple of emotion stirred within her. Her gaze lingered briefly on Fang Xian before turning to Qian Da and asking,
"Clan Leader, who is this?"
Qian Da smiled warmly and introduced him formally.
"Bai Lu, this is the strongest being in the Great Thousand World, the 'Chaos God Emperor,' Fang Xian, the God Emperor Fang."
He even smiled at Fang Xian, as if waiting for Fang Xian to praise his brilliant introduction.
Fang Xian, on the other hand, was utterly speechless. Listening to such a long introduction, he almost choked with embarrassment.
This old man, Qian Da, was even laughing like a husky?
"I'm speechless."
Fang Xian shook his head helplessly, then smiled kindly at Qian Bailu.
"Miss Bailu, hello, I'm Fang Xian."
Qian Bailu looked at Fang Xian with adoration.
"Hello, God Emperor Fang, my name is Qian Bailu, and I'm your fan."
Fang Xian nodded, surprised to encounter such a devoted fan, and such a stunningly beautiful one at that.
Since that's the case, he absolutely had to form a contract with Qian Bailu.
Not only because she was an exceptionally beautiful woman, but also because she was the guardian of the "World Origin," and he had to ensure her safety.
Therefore, his 53nd contract partner was Qian Bailu.