283: The misunderstanding between the Yuan tribes has been cleared up.

The wilderness in the early morning was still shrouded in a faint mist. Source Qi slowly surged like a tide, nourishing the dormant plants and trees. The Seven of Lu Chen had just finished their morning Cultivation, their Source Qi not yet fully retracted, when they sensed dense footsteps from afar—dozens of powerful auras were rapidly approaching, carrying vigilance and hostility, like drawn swords piercing the tranquility of the wilderness.

"Are they natives of Source Star?" Lin Yulan held a bamboo slip, her fingertips gently twirling Source Qi, rapidly deducing the identities of the approaching people. Her expression slightly hardened. "Their auras are dense and pure, they are Source Qi Cultivators, about thirty of them, and their target is us." A flicker of vigilance crossed Lu Chen's eyes as he signaled everyone to be on guard: "It seems the Source Qi fluctuations from yesterday's Breakthrough attracted them. Everyone, be careful in your response. First, clarify their intentions; do not act rashly."

No sooner had he spoken than over thirty hunters, dressed in animal hide garments, appeared at the edge of the wilderness. They were agile, with bronze skin, stone long knives at their waists, and longbows crafted from Source Beast bones in their hands. Arrows were wreathed in dense Source Qi, clearly meticulously refined Source Qi weapons. The leader of the hunters was tall, with a resolute face, and a Source Qi rune carved on his forehead. His Source Qi fluctuations were the most powerful, having reached the Peak of the Source Knight Realm. His gaze was sharp as an eagle's, fixed firmly on The Seven of Lu Chen. He spoke in a deep voice: "Who are you? Why have you trespassed on Source Star and emitted such powerful Source Qi fluctuations?"

"We are foreign Cultivators who stumbled into this place by accident and bear no ill will." Lu Chen stepped forward, his Source Qi circulating gently, signaling no hostility. "We were merely Cultivating here, not intentionally disturbing anyone." But the hunter leader clearly didn't believe him, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes: "Recently, the Corrosive Source Evil Clan has been rampant on Source Star, devouring the Source Qi of three towns and harming our clan's beings. Your Origins are unknown, and your aura is strange; you must be spies of the Corrosive Source Evil Clan!"

Before his words finished, the hunter leader raised his hand and waved. The hunters behind him immediately drew their longbows to full tension, the Source Qi on the arrows surged, forming sharp Source Qi Sharpness that pointed at The seven people. "Stop your sophistry! Today, we will capture you and hand you over to the Clan Chief for judgment!" With the leader's command, dozens of Source Qi arrows shot out simultaneously, carrying whistling sounds, raining down on The seven people. The sharpness of the Source Qi arrows was formidable, enough to penetrate ordinary Source Qi defenses.

"Be careful!" Lu Chen shouted a reminder. The Eternal Love Seal between his brows suddenly erupted with brilliant, translucent white spiritual light. The spiritual light rapidly spread, forming a thick protective light shield that firmly enveloped The seven people. "Clang clang clang—" The Source Qi arrows violently struck the light shield, emitting dense metallic clashes. Sparks flew, and ripples spread across the surface of the light shield, yet under the support of the Eternal Love Seal, it never broke. The Source Qi arrows bounced off, embedding themselves in the surrounding wilderness, their fletchings still slightly trembling, showing their immense power.

Seeing this, the hunters' eyes were filled with shock—their Source Qi arrows were extraordinarily powerful; even Great Source Warrior Realm Cultivators would find it difficult to withstand them head-on. They hadn't expected the defenses of these outsiders to be so formidable. The leader's expression grew even more solemn. Just as he was about to activate a stronger Source Qi Martial Skill, Lin Yulan loudly stopped him: "Stop! We are not the Corrosive Source Evil Clan. This is the Source God Ancient Text; it can prove our intentions!"

With that, Lin Yulan raised her hand and took out the ancient text found in the cave. Source Qi was injected into it, and the ancient text instantly erupted with a soft spiritual light. Its pages automatically turned, revealing the illustrations and text detailing the birth of the Source God and the creation of the Source Qi Cultivation system. The aura of the ancient text was ancient and pure, carrying the residual might of the Source God. The hunters, feeling this aura, stopped their actions one after another, their eyes filled with reverence—the Source God was the faith of the Source Clan, and the ancient text was a sacred relic of the Source Clan's Legacy. The fact that these people held the Source God Ancient Text clearly distinguished them from the evil Cultivators of the Corrosive Source Evil Clan, who devoured Source Qi.

The hostility in the leader's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by doubt and reverence. He waved his hand, signaling the hunters to lower their bows and arrows, then slowly walked to the protective light shield, his gaze fixed on the ancient text. His tone was respectful: "This is the Source God Sacred Tome. How do you possess it?" "We accidentally discovered it in a cave in the wilderness and used it to comprehend the method of Source Qi Cultivation." Lin Yulan put away the ancient text, her tone calm. "We are aware of the harm caused by the Corrosive Source Evil Clan; we are not your enemies. On the contrary, we intend to help and collectively resist the Evil Clan."

Lu Chen also retracted the protective light shield at the appropriate moment, his Source Qi circulating gently, his eyes filled with sincerity: "We are newcomers and unaware of the situation on Source Star. The commotion during our Breakthrough yesterday disturbed you, and we ask for your forgiveness. If the Corrosive Source Evil Clan is indeed rampant, we are willing to contribute our strength to protect the beings of Source Star."

The leader was silent for a moment, carefully observing The seven people. Seeing their sincere expressions and pure auras, devoid of the sinister chill of the Corrosive Source Evil Clan, and recalling the sacredness of the Source God Ancient Text, he finally lowered his guard and bowed in salute: "I apologize for my rudeness just now; please do not take offense. I am Stone Fierce, the leader of the Source Clan hunters, sent by the Clan Chief to investigate the unknown Source Qi fluctuations. Since you all possess the Source God Sacred Tome and intend to help, please return to the tribe with me to meet the Clan Chief and discuss how to resist the Evil Clan."

The Seven of Lu Chen exchanged smiles and nodded in agreement. Stone Fierce then led the hunters, with The seven people following closely behind, walking towards the Source Clan tribe. Along the way, Stone Fierce introduced the situation on Source Star to The seven people: the Corrosive Source Evil Clan subsisted by devouring Source Qi. Wherever they passed, Source Qi withered, and living beings were on their last breath. Their activities had become increasingly frequent recently, approaching the core region of the Source Clan tribe. Many hunters in the clan had been injured while resisting the Evil Clan, and the situation was extremely critical.

About half an hour later, a stone tribe built against a mountain appeared ahead. The tribe's houses were all constructed from thick rocks, with roofs covered in Source Beast fur, sturdy and durable; the tribe was surrounded by a stone wall, on which Source Qi runes were carved, emitting a faint protective aura; at the center of the tribe was a tall stone hall, in front of which was a spacious square. In the center of the square stood an ancient altar, built from black rocks, its surface covered with intricate runes. These runes subtly resonated with the aura of the core source core that Lu Chen sensed, emanating mysterious energy fluctuations.

The Source Clan beings in the tribe, seeing Stone Fierce return with seven strangers, gathered around, their eyes filled with curiosity and vigilance. Children hid behind adults, secretly observing The seven people. Stone Fierce loudly explained the situation to his tribesmen, and the vigilance in their eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by reverence and gratitude—Cultivators who could hold the Source God Sacred Tome and were willing to help them resist the Evil Clan must surely be Guardians sent by the Source God.

The Clan Chief was already waiting outside the stone hall. He was a white-haired old man, dressed in an animal hide robe embroidered with Source Qi runes, his Source Qi as heavy as a mountain, his eyes full of wisdom and vicissitudes. Seeing The seven people, the Clan Chief bowed in salute: "Welcome, Guardians. I am Clan Chief, Clan Chief of the Source Clan, and on behalf of all our beings, I thank you for your willingness to lend a helping hand."

"Clan Chief, you are too kind. Protecting living beings is our mission." Lu Chen cupped his hands in response, his tone sincere. Everyone entered the stone hall together. The hall's furnishings were simple; in the center was a stone long table, surrounded by stone stools. On the walls hung hunting maps of the Source Clan and portraits of the Source God. After seating themselves, Clan Chief Clan Chief detailed the situation of the Corrosive Source Evil Clan: the Evil Clan Cultivators could transform into black mist, moving extremely fast, specializing in devouring Source Qi, and possessing strong defenses, making ordinary Source Qi attacks ineffective. Dozens of hunters in the clan had already been injured, medicine was scarce, and the condition of the wounded was deteriorating daily.

Upon hearing this, Luo Wanning proactively spoke: "Clan Chief, I have some medical knowledge; perhaps I can heal the wounded." Clan Chief Clan Chief's eyes flashed with pleasant surprise, and he quickly instructed his tribesmen to lead Luo Wanning to the wounded's dwelling. The wounded lay in the stone house, their auras weak, faintly surrounded by an evil aura. Their Source Qi was depleted, and their faces were pale. Luo Wanning took out the Source Qi Pills and Spiritual Plants she carried, crushed the Spiritual Plants, infused them with her own plant-based Source Qi, and supplemented them with the energy of the Source Qi Pills. She gently applied the mixture to the wounds of the injured, simultaneously guiding Source Qi to nourish their Meridians.

A miraculous thing happened: the plant-based Source Qi and the energy of the Source Qi Pills intertwined, not only rapidly repairing the wounds of the injured but also dispelling the evil aura from their bodies. Their depleted Source Qi also began to slowly recover. The pained expressions of the injured gradually eased, and their eyes showed surprise and gratitude as they thanked Luo Wanning one after another. The Source Clan's shaman stood by, his eyes filled with shock. He had never seen such a exquisite healing method; the combination of Source Qi and herbs could actually have such a miraculous effect.

News quickly spread throughout the tribe. The Source Clan beings grew even more reverent and grateful towards The seven people, offering them their best food and water. The Seven of Lu Chen temporarily settled in the tribe, learning more about the Corrosive Source Evil Clan while familiarizing themselves with the Source Clan's Source Qi application techniques. During this time, Lu Chen specifically went to the altar in the center of the tribe to inspect it, discovering that the runes on the altar were indeed of the same Origin as the core source core's aura, and the arrangement of the runes subtly formed a Formation, seemingly the key to opening the path to the earth's core.

"These runes contain the Origin aura of the source core. If they can be deciphered, perhaps we can find the path to the earth's core." Lu Chen mused inwardly, silently memorizing the patterns of the runes, planning to deduce them with Ling Xi later. Ling Xi also developed a strong interest in the altar's runes, often lingering by the altar to observe and try to decipher the mysteries of the runes with Source Qi Formations.

Just then, a soft spiritual light slowly emerged from the direction of the stone hall, condensing into a yellowed booklet that gently floated into Lu Chen's hand. Lu Chen raised his hand to catch it, seeing four ancient characters, "Source Clan Language Comprehensive," carved on the cover. Inside, it meticulously recorded the Source Clan's language, writing, and customs, which would help them quickly communicate with the Source Clan beings without barriers, proving to be a crucial aid in integrating into the Source Clan and jointly resisting the Evil Clan.

Lu Chen shared the "Source Clan Language Comprehensive" with The six women. The seven people quickly studied it and soon mastered the Source Clan's language. Communication with the Source Clan beings became smoother, and they learned more secrets about Source Star: the core source core was the Origin of Source Star, maintaining the Source Qi balance of the entire planet, and the runes on the altar were left by the Source God in ancient times, used to protect the source core and open the path to the earth's core. However, with the passage of time, the Source Clan's Legacy gradually became fragmented, and no one could decipher the mystery of the runes anymore.

As the sun set, golden afterglow spilled onto the stone houses of the Source Clan tribe. The runes on the altar glowed faintly in the sunset. The Seven of Lu Chen stood in the square, looking at the peaceful Source Clan beings in the tribe, their eyes filled with determination. The threat of the Corrosive Source Evil Clan was imminent, and the secret of the core source core had yet to be unveiled. They had to quickly decipher the altar runes and find the source core to fundamentally protect Source Star and resist the invasion of the Evil Clan. The trust and reliance of the Source Clan also strengthened their resolve to protect this new world. A battle concerning the survival of Source Star was already at hand.