"Temptation is a forest of rampant desires; once ensnared within, no one remains unlost."Upon discovering his true heritage, Gong Kong threw himself into the study of martial arts with fervor. It was the Green Clan celestial gods who ignited this passion within him. He made a solemn vow to avenge his parents, Xiao Kui, and XiaoTian, and all the human lives lost to the Green Clan's tyranny.

　　Yet, despite his relentless training, he remained unable to best Gong Kang in combat or outmatch Gong Yi in archery. The weight of his failures bore heavily on him, leaving him questioning his own identity as a demigod. "What worth does my lineage hold if I cannot even exact revenge?" he lamented, each day overshadowed by self-doubt.

　　One tumultuous night, amid rain and storm, his pent-up emotions erupted like a volcano. Silently slipping beyond the city walls, he brandished his sword against a nearby tree, hacking and slashing in a frenzy of frustration until the blade dulled, leaving him collapsed on the sodden ground, utterly spent.He slammed his fists into the ground in anguish, then tilted his head back, clenched his fists, and unleashed a primal howl into the night sky, tears blending with the raindrops, clouding his vision.

　　At that moment, a sudden roar from behind jolted him upright. He spun around to face, amidst the torrential downpour, a pair of eyes glowing with a green hue fixed on him.

　　His cries had lured a wild beast. After a tense standoff, the creature charged at him.

　　He sidestepped, but the rain-slicked ground caused him to slip and tumble. Desperately reaching out, his hand grasped the jagged sword he had used to hack at the tree moments ago.

　　Scrambling to his feet, he wielded the broken sword, swinging it wildly in a bid to fend off the beast.

　　Yet, the relentless creature refused to yield, hungry for its elusive prey. It lunged at Gong Kong once more.Gong Kong tightly gripped the sword hilt with both hands and swung it with all his might at the beast. The blade landed square on the creature's head, but much to his surprise, the beast's tough hide absorbed the blow, leaving it unscathed, and the sword was forcefully flung from his grasp.

　　With the beast's claws already closing in on him, Gong Kong instinctively lowered his head and collapsed onto the ground. He narrowly evaded the creature's claws, but in the process, his yellow headscarf was snatched away.

　　Now alone in the pouring rain of the deep night, Gong Kong found himself defenseless against the ravenous beast in the forest. Despite the perilous situation and the absence of anyone to help, he remained remarkably calm. Sitting cross-legged on the ground, he fixed his gaze on the beast's eyes, bracing himself for the inevitable embrace of death.The creature was initially puzzled, struggling to grasp the human's intentions before it. But as it braced itself for a final pounce, a fierce beam of light suddenly shot from the vertical eye on the human's forehead.

　　It was a mesmerizing yellow glow, enveloping the creature's eyes and causing its consciousness to blur. Gradually, its ferocity waned until it resembled a docile kitten, emitting a soft meow before retreating.

　　This marked Gong Kong's inaugural use of his third eye, leaving him awestruck by its astonishing power. Henceforth, whenever he found himself alone, Gong Kong would often raise the yellow headscarf concealing his third eye to hone its abilities.He found that whenever his third eye opened, it brought about a profound transformation, filling him with boundless energy. His physical prowess, agility, and heightened senses of sight, hearing, and smell were amplified several times over.

　　Through his third eye, he seemed to pierce through the veil of clouds, revealing the magnificent expanse of the star-studded universe above. The faint sound of ants scaling trees in the distance resembled rhythmic drumbeats, while the savory aroma of cooking meat from a household in the outer city wafted into the inner city, tickling his senses.

　　Moreover, his third eye appeared to possess the remarkable ability to influence the will of any living creature. At times, his consciousness could transcend his physical form, merging with other beings.

　　As his third eye's capabilities continued to evolve, his entire essence underwent a remarkable metamorphosis. He confided his newfound abilities in secret to Gong Dian, who then entrusted him with overseeing the clan's espionage operations and scouting missions.

　　Gong Kong's thoughts meandered like wisps of cotton floating in the breeze, before eventually settling back to reality. With a focused gaze, he opened his celestial eye, fixating intently on the elderly woman.He could feel it as he delved into his memories, not just his own presence, but also that of the old woman seated in the audience. It felt as though she could effortlessly penetrate his consciousness.

　　Nodding gently at him, the old woman spoke in a soft tone, "Child, you've endured so much."

　　Although she remained seated, Gong Kong sensed her presence drawing nearer, her hand tenderly stroking his head.

　　Upon opening his third eye, clarity washed over him. The ethereal figure of the old woman hovered in the air. Remarkably, her spiritual essence could traverse in and out of his body at will, capable of astral projection at any given moment.

　　With this realization dawning on him, Gong Kong understood that it was the spiritual manifestation of the old woman who had previously freed him from the bindings on his hands and removed the yellow headscarf from his head.

　　"Grandma, what has prompted you to summon me this time?" Having acquainted himself with the history of the Divine Forsaken Clan, Gong Kong's tone softened with understanding."Young Lord, after years of dedication to our practice, we of the Divine Forsaken Clan have developed abilities akin to those of celestial gods, despite being born as humans.

　　"In the Celestial War, although we didn't openly engage with the approval of the Yellow Clan's celestial god, clandestinely, we dispatched numerous skilled individuals to various tribes. Some aligned themselves with the GongYou Clan to serve our cause.

　　"The old woman paused, coughing softly before continuing, "Don't fault Yao Gang for withholding the truth from you. Yao Gang is one of us, hailing from the Divine Forsaken Clan. His exceptional performance in the War of the Gods earned him the trust of Chief Gong Dian.

　　"After the conclusion of the War of the Gods, Chief Gong Dian and I reached an accord. It was decided that a maid from the GongYou Clan and our Yao Gang would be tasked with accompanying and safeguarding you, Young Lord, as you matured in safety.

　　"Grandma," Gong Kong spoke softly, "on my journey here, I inhabited a hawk. Another hawk flew overhead, and I'm certain it was you inhabiting that bird.""Yes, it was indeed me. Back then, the celestial god of the Yellow Clan chose to have Young Master Gong raised by the GongYou Clan rather than our Divine Forsaken Clan. Do you know why?"

　　"Grandma, I'm curious to know the whole story."

　　"During the War of the Gods, Xuan Jizi and I had a secret meeting with the celestial god of the Yellow Clan. We suggested bringing Young Master Gong, who was still a baby, to our Divine Forsaken Clan for protection as he grew up."

　　"After all, compared to the GongYou Clan, we Divine Forsaken Clan members attract less attention and possess various extraordinary abilities. We believed we could offer better protection for Young Master Gong as he matured."

　　"But the celestial god had other plans. 'I have a more challenging task for your Divine Forsaken Clan,' he said. 'There's an item I need you to safeguard. It's crucial for the safety and survival of the entire Mu Continent. It must not fall into the hands of the Green Clan.' So, in the end, Chief Gong Dian and his people were entrusted with your protection as you grew up."

　　"According to the celestial god, the War of the Gods was triggered by this item. If Young Master and the item were both in our Divine Forsaken Clan, it would actually endanger you."

　　"Grandma, what's so significant about this item?"

　　"It's a small, elongated stone box. When the celestial god gave it to me, he specifically warned me not to open it or peek inside, or else it would bring about backlash and divine retribution.""The celestial god enchanted this stone box, making it impenetrable to spiritual power, so its contents remained a mystery to me for many years. Now that you, Young Lord Gong, have come of age, it's time for me to return this box to you."

　　Gong Kong observed as the old woman deftly manipulated a mechanism on the tea table, revealing a small hole in the cave wall. Her spiritual form then separated from her physical body once more, gliding toward the wall to retrieve a rectangular stone box from the opening. She then passed the box to Gong Kong.

　　"The reason the celestial god of the Yellow Clan barred our Divine Forsaken Clan from joining the War of the Gods was to ensure our focus remained on safeguarding this stone box and to avoid attracting the attention of the Green Clan."

　　"Our Misty Mountain Range is always veiled in fog, and the celestial god of the Yellow Clan placed additional enchantments on the stone box. Hence, even if the Green Clan attempted to use spiritual power to peer inside, they would find its contents elusive.""In those days, it could be said that our Divine Forsaken Clan was the perfect sanctuary for this artifact. The celestial god of the Yellow Clan spared no effort in safeguarding it."

　　Gong Kong scrutinized the object in his hand and spoke up, "Grandma, considering the weight of responsibility tied to this artifact, wouldn't it be wiser to entrust it to the Divine Forsaken Clan? I fear I may not possess the capability to protect it adequately."

　　"It was Xuan Jizi and I who journeyed to pay respects to the celestial god of the Yellow Tribe. He personally entrusted this stone box to me, instructing that upon your, Young Master Gong's, coming of age, I must return it to you."

　　"Now that you've reached adulthood, Xuan Jizi and I have conferred and are fully committed to honoring this pledge. That's why we've summoned you to the mountain."

　　"Young Master, with your third eye, you possess a myriad of abilities inherent to celestial gods. You possess boundless potential; it's just that at present, you haven't yet learned how to harness it."

　　The old woman sighed, her expression conveying a mixture of envy and remorse. The stone box felt surprisingly light. What secrets could it hold? Curiosity piqued, Gong Kong inquired, "Grandma, may I take a look inside?"

　　"Now is not the opportune moment. The celestial god explicitly instructed me that only in dire, life-threatening circumstances may I open the stone box. Under ordinary circumstances, it's best left unopened, as it could invite danger."

　　"For convenience, I had Xuan Jizi fashion a leather pouch. Young Master can carry it on your person."

　　"Grandma, have you ever encountered the Evil Gods of the Green Clan? I seek to avenge my father.""Young Lord Gong, the timing just isn't right. The Evil Gods of the Green Clan wield formidable powers, and with the semi-divine Eagle Tribe and the Giant Tribe standing guard, even if our Divine Forsaken Clan and you joined forces, we'd still be no match for them."

　　Though visually impaired, the old woman's intuition was sharp. Sensing Gong Kong's frustration, she asked, "Do you understand how our Divine Forsaken Clan practices cultivation, and why the Green Clan demands offerings from both the GongYou and Baihuo Clan?"

　　Gong Kong shook his head, indicating his lack of knowledge. He had only heard that the Green Clan required sacrifices to extend their lifespan.

　　"It's believed that when the celestial gods created our human race, they bestowed upon us an unseen 'third eye' on our foreheads, also known as the celestial eye. However, to restrain the potential of the human race, the celestial gods ordained that after the age of six, the celestial eye would naturally become sealed."

　　"The celestial eye serves as the conduit between our human race and our souls, it's the focal point of all energies. By sealing it, our souls are effectively imprisoned.""Our Divine Forsaken Clan unfolds the 'all-seeing eye' gradually through relentless cultivation, utilizing it to commune with all things in the world and draw in their energy. Despite my physical eyes being blind, the celestial eye allows me to grasp the true essence of the world more vividly."

　　A sudden fit of coughing briefly halted her, but the old woman persevered, "The celestial eye within our human race is a concealed and dormant organ, demanding unwavering cultivation to harness even a minute fraction of its potential, and it pales in comparison to the celestial gods."

　　"The celestial gods themselves bear the external celestial eye as an organ, bestowed with the capacity to survey the universe and govern all living beings, hence the title 'celestial gods.'"

　　"In the past, even our esteemed celestial god of the Yellow Clan couldn't rival the Green Clan. After years of dedicated cultivation and consistently amplifying their spiritual prowess by absorbing the energy of sacrifices through their celestial eyes, they've transcended mortality. They wield minor abilities like manipulating clouds and mist, controlling winds and rain, and major abilities like moving mountains and shifting stars.""Young Lord Gong, even with the celestial eye, you're still no match for the Green Clan. Seeking revenge will be a long and challenging journey. That's why you mustn't pursue them; it would only lead to your downfall."

　　Gong Kong's fists clenched in frustration. "Damn it, are we just going to stand by while the Green Clan's Evil Gods continue to wreak havoc?"

　　"I've seen the end of our era of peace. The future of Mu Continent will be marked by bloodshed, with rivers of blood staining the land. Catastrophic earthquakes will shake Mu, mountains will crumble, and lands will sink into an abyss from which there's no return."

　　"It's an inevitable catastrophe, a punishment from the heavens upon Mu Continent. No one, not even the Green Clan, can escape this calamity." With those words, tears welled up unexpectedly in the old woman's blind eyes.