Chapter 38

The term "god" cannot be used lightly; for ordinary tribes, it represents omnipotence and supreme authority!

In ancient times, the ancestors had faith and were very particular about sacrifices, believing that deities certainly existed and could be summoned in critical moments to protect them.

In fact, after later generations delved deeper, they found that what those tribes worshipped were actually supreme beings, such as the true hao, or the purest-blooded pixiu, all of which were supreme-level creatures.

In that distant past, the ancient ancestors worshipped these supreme beings, and indeed received their protection through sacrifices and reverence.

Any being that dared to be called a god was certainly capable of battling ancient ferocious beasts, with power that defied the heavens, able to destroy several super clans with a wave of their hand, and a divine might that was unimaginable and impossible to resist.

It is said that even now, those ancient countries with vast territories still perform sky sacrifices, conducting some ancient rituals, offering sacrifices to the deities. Even after the long passage of time, these ancient countries might still have the shadow of ancient deities behind them, terrifying and mysterious.

When the people of Shicun called this willow tree a god, how could it not shock everyone? This title cannot be used lightly!

"Are you sure this sacrificial spirit doesn't mind being called a god?" a teenager from the Zishan clan asked cautiously.

"It doesn't mind. The Willow God is very good and has always protected our clan," Er Meng said bluntly.

When the news that the sacrificial spirit did not oppose being called a god spread, almost all the strong individuals changed their expressions, involuntarily retreating, feeling a great fear towards this charred, nearly dead willow tree.

Many beings that served as sacrificial spirits for humans were related to gods, or even descendants of ancient deities. They were particularly wary of such titles, and without igniting the divine flame, they would never dare to be arrogant, maintaining a strict hierarchy.

The willow tree in front of them dared to do this, not opposing the title, indicating that its power was terrifying, likely already defying the heavens, and no longer caring about such things.

Could it really be an ancient deity, now on the verge of death, in its twilight years? This was the inner thought of many, but they dared not say it openly.

After this incident, these people felt a sense of reverence, feeling very uneasy, and no longer dared to act too casually, walking through the village with great caution.

However, they were still not willing to give up, wanting to understand the background of this secluded family and the divine qualities of this "Willow God," and whether it had bestowed any holy artifacts.

After all, artifacts refined by true ancient deities were certainly extraordinary, extremely powerful. They all had a desire; if they showed respect here and offered the best sacrifices, they wondered if the willow tree would help them.

They spoke tactfully, indicating they wanted to stay for a while. Although Shilinhu and others were simple, they were not foolish and noticed something was amiss, saying that there were few stone houses and not enough places to stay.

Although Shifeijiao and others hoped they would leave soon, how could this group be content? They all said they didn't need to enter the village, staying outside was fine, and they just needed a drink of water in the village.

The strong individuals from Zishan, Luofu Great Marsh, Lei Clan, Jinlang Tribe, and Yuntian Palace all settled down. Originally, they were going to enter the mountains to explore the secrets of the mountain treasures.

"Brother, do you know about the mountain? I heard that an extraordinary mountain treasure appeared, driving ancient relics into a frenzy. Didn't you go to look for it?" the leader of the Jinlang Tribe, tying up a unicorn, tried to get close to Shifeijiao, who was about the same age.

"I heard about it, but the clan leader didn't allow us to go. Such things can only be obtained by those with great fortune or ferocious beasts; otherwise, it's just a death sentence."

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On the other side, Leiyun Kun took out a jar of spirit flowers, put them in boiling water, and soon a fragrant aroma filled the air, with spiritual energy emanating. He invited the young people of the village who were about the same age to drink with him, constantly trying to get information.

Relatively speaking, children were more innocent.

Two little girls from Yuntian Palace were chatting with Xiaobudian, giggling nonstop. They would occasionally pinch his tender little face, finding this child very cute.

"We drank the milk of the snow lynx leopard, which was very fragrant and sweet. We used to have a large cup every day when we were young," one of the little girls said with a smile.

"Right, beast milk is really fragrant and delicious," Xiaobudian nodded seriously, and they even discussed beast milk.

"Xiaobudian, which beast milk do you like the most?" The two identical little girls, with their fair and delicate features, were very beautiful, and they would occasionally rub his black, shiny hair.

"Fire tiger milk, moon rhinoceros milk, dragon-horned elephant juice... mixed together, the hundred-beast milk is the best," Xiaobudian said.

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As Zishan Kun, Leimingyuan, and others walked by, they all rolled their eyes. What was this? Discussing beast milk.

Especially Jiaopeng, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Being defeated by a child who was still drinking milk was a disgrace. But now, suspecting it to be a secluded family with a deity protecting it, he could only be furious and dare not act recklessly.

After two hours, this group of strong individuals became suspicious. Shicun seemed a bit strange. They repeatedly investigated and found that many people did not even know bone script, which was not what a secluded family should be like.

"Something's not right. It's impossible for everyone to be hiding their true abilities. Why can't I sense the aura of true strong individuals?"

"Yeah, there's a problem. Could we be scaring ourselves?"

These people were extremely perceptive. Any clue could lead them to a trail or a loophole. Earlier, they were misled by various strange events.

Now, truly settling down and interacting with the people of Shicun, they gradually noticed the anomalies, realizing they might have overreacted, and many felt their faces burning.

Jiaopeng was almost furious, and Zishan Kun, Leimingyuan, and other geniuses were also very angry. The young people from these major forces also had dark expressions, feeling they had been toyed with.

If this news spread, it would be a huge joke. Several powerful clans almost being fooled by a small village would certainly become a strange story.

"Uncle Cang, I just found out that this lightning-struck willow tree only appeared a few decades ago and is not the ancient guardian of this lineage. Moreover, this willow tree has never spoken or communicated with the village over the years. I suspect it has lost many of its abilities as a sacrificial spirit," Jiaopeng said with a grim expression, gritting his teeth.

Jiaocang and others also felt embarrassed. Being misled like this, fortunately, they didn't make a fool of themselves by performing sacrifices in front of the tree.

The people of Zishan were also whispering, sharing the same view. Zishan Shou, with purple vapor rising from his head and surrounded by clouds, looked like a large purple furnace, exuding a terrifying aura. However, he did not burst out but quickly calmed down.

"Grandpa, will they be angry? What if they harm the village?" the two little girls from Yuntian Palace were worried.

"Most of them won't..." the old man with a snow feather in his hand said softly.

As the sky grew dark, this group of people had a clear understanding. They knew they had made a mistake; this was not a secluded family, but they might have unexpectedly obtained the remains of a suanni.

This speculation sent shivers down the spines of not just the people from Luofu Great Marsh but also the Jinlang Tribe and others. It meant that the village might be hiding an extremely powerful treasure technique!

Undoubtedly, the original bone script of a suanni was extremely precious, even major clans would be tempted and envious. The treasure techniques of the strongest ancient relics were on par with the clan's most powerful techniques.

Such things were never too many, and usually, a clan only had one extremely powerful treasure technique, with others being minor techniques for support.

It was precisely because of this rarity that it was so valuable!

"Hey, wild kid, you're blowing your own horn. You said you chased a unicorn and killed a sacrificial spirit. Aren't you afraid of the wind blowing your tongue off?" Jiaopeng said with a menacing look, staring at Er Meng, Bitiwa, and others.

The villagers were shocked, especially the children, feeling a cold chill. How could they turn on them so quickly?

As a genius with a wild nature, Jiaopeng couldn't hold his temper and was about to act.

Jiaocang did not stop him but wanted to see how the people of Shicun would react. The others also stood by, watching the situation develop.

"Big brother, why are you being unreasonable?" Xiaobudian stepped forward, stretching out his small arms to block the way. He had fought Jiaopeng before and knew his strength, fearing he would hurt Er Meng and Bitiwa.

Jiaopeng, though young, was now very grim. "Reason? You really are just a kid. In this world, reason only exists within the range of a fist!"

"Big brother, we live in peace and don't want to conflict with you. Please don't be angry or upset. If we did anything wrong, we will apologize to you," Xiaobudian said earnestly with his big eyes.

A child with milk still on his lips speaking like this made some of the strong individuals feel a bit embarrassed.

The old man from Yuntian Palace stepped forward and said, "Forget it, the people here are simple. Why make things difficult for them?" As he said this, he looked at the middle-aged man from Luofu Great Marsh, Jiaocang. He didn't need to be polite or say much to Jiaopeng.

However, the people of Shicun had eaten a suanni and obtained its holy relics—the sacred bones, making this group of strong individuals envious. Many wanted to get them, and it was bound to end badly.

"This village has deceived us, and they are indeed in the wrong," someone from the Jinlang Tribe said.

"Chirp chirp..."

Suddenly, a few chirps were heard, and three young birds—Dapeng, Xiaoqing, and Ziyun—flapped their wings and ran towards Xiaobudian. They had been changing over the past few days, having consumed the blood and flesh of the suanni, which was incredibly beneficial for these powerful avian creatures. Dapeng's eyes turned golden, Xiaoqing's wings had several brilliant patterns, and Ziyun's purple scales were even more radiant.

Without needing to say more, just seeing these three young birds made it clear that they were rare and unique, likely carrying the true blood of ancient ferocious birds and having undergone mutations, making them extremely valuable.

"This is my prey, and no one is allowed to take it from me!" Jiaolong said arrogantly, taking out a precious bow and drawing it to its full extent, ready to shoot an iron arrow.

Jiaocang from Luofu Great Marsh did not stop him, watching calmly.

"Is it yours just because you say so?" Zishan Kun and Leimingyuan also stepped forward, taking out their precious bows, viewing the three young birds as prey, ready to capture them.

The strong individuals were all surprised. These were three mutated young birds, all extraordinary. If raised, they would certainly be extremely powerful and excellent guardian creatures.

"Don't hurt Ziyun and the others!" Xiaobudian was angry for the first time, his eyes narrowing as he stared at Jiaopeng and the others, stretching out his small white hands to block them.

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