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Chapter 37: Jiao Snake

Jiang Hui did not oppose Tu Dequan's plan. 

The young lad was right, flowers grown in a greenhouse would never last long, only through the baptism of blood could they become stronger. 

It was good for young people to take risks. If everyone chose comfort, Liu Village would inevitably become stagnant. 

As for the safety issue, Jiang Hui had Little Black secretly following behind. 

The Black Python was quite enthusiastic about this, it was still remembering the meat soup boiled in the village when they returned from the depths of the Great Wilderness last time. It planned to kill more ferocious beasts this time to have a good feast… 

Within Liu Village. 

After packing up and bringing enough food for half a month, Lin Zhuang and his team headed straight to the depths of the Great Wilderness. 

This time they set out mainly to hunt ferocious beasts. 

The village had an increasing number of children suitable for medicine baths. 

If they could use this time to use Ferocious Beast Blood to open their bodies for the medicine bath, these children would greatly improve, surpassing their ancestors and parents, and have the chance to step onto a larger stage. 

At the same time, if they could obtain a Treasured Technique, it would be even better. 

There was only one Treasured Technique in the village, called the Ferocious Ape Body. It was powerful, but apart from Lin Xin Tong and Tu Wa Zi, very few people could master it. 

Even they, who had been studying till they were over thirty years old, had just grasped a little bit of it. Although it could be used, each use would damage their own vitality and it would take half a month to recover. 

So, Lin Zhuang and others planned to find another one. This would not only enhance the foundation of Liu Village but also give the villagers more choices. Maybe they would not understand the Ferocious Ape Body but could comprehend other Treasured Techniques! 

Compared to the last time they entered the mountains, their speed was much slower this time. 

Without Little Black leading the way, they could only make their way through the overgrown weeds by themselves. 

Fortunately, they had all grown up in such an environment and didn't feel anything particular. 

The Great Wilderness was vast with robust trees. After traveling for more than five days, they were still wandering around the edge of the deep parts. 

They didn't dare to go any further. Thunderous roars came from within, reaching unknown distances. The terrifying sounds echoed back and forth in the shadows, as if they were about to tear apart the heaven and earth, indicating great horror. It was not a place they could set foot in at the moment. 

Lin Zhuang and the others were brave, but bravery didn't mean recklessness, nor did it mean they were willing to throw their lives away for nothing. 

A day later. 

They found a ferocious beast by a stream. 

It was a Jiao Snake, more than thirty meters long, with a bulging tumour on its head and a pair of sharp claws at its vital position. Its scarlet eyes were soul-stirring, quite extraordinary. 

"Let Big Brother take the lead for you!!" 

After pondering for a while, Lin Zhuang decided to take the lead. 

He leaped up, jumping tens of meters high, his figure agile, like a fierce beast, pouncing on the Jiao Snake fiercely. 

"Roar…" 

Such a big movement naturally woke the Jiao Snake up at the first moment. The Jiao Snake roared angrily and instantly counterattacked. 

This Jiao Snake was very extraordinary. Even though the sharp horn on its head hadn't broken open yet, it still had a fierce presence. 

In particular, the Jiao Snake was emitting a black light all over its body, making crackling sounds, densely covering its body and emitting terrifying power. 

"Good fellow, this ferocious beast definitely possesses a Treasured Technique. Killing it will surely get us another Treasured Technique." 

There was a trace of madness on Lin Zhuang's face. He took the lead, directly drawing out the one-horned elephant tusk, which weighed thousands of pounds, from behind him and squarely aimed it at the Jiao Snake's vital position. 

"Bang" 

In an instant, sands and stones were flying all around, the earth trembled, and the mountains shuddered. An overwhelming force assaulted everyone present, bringing with it an astonishing weight of more than a hundred thousand kilograms, forcibly tearing the air apart. 

The Jiao Snake did not fall behind; its dark glow crackled as it spewed out a dazzling and scorching light, surprisingly transforming into a sharp spear. 

"Rumble…." 

The dark spear collided directly with the coalition of Lin Zhuang, who was holding an ivory tusk, with a horrifying force radiating from the collision. The spear exploded into countless runes filling the sky, a sight that was truly astonishing. 

Lin Zhuang too was not in good shape. The ivory tusk of the One-horned Elephant couldn't withstand such a horrific force and shattered into fragments, turning into fine powder. 

Moreover, many of the runes from the shattered spear hit him. He felt as if he'd been struck by lightning and fell heavily from mid-air, smashing a terrifying crater into the ground. 

"Big brother!" 

"Boss…" 

Seeing this, Lin Chen and the others who had been following closely turned pale and rushed over to pull Lin Zhuang out from the crater. 

"Damn beast, I don't believe I can't kill you today!" 

Being humiliated in front of so many people, Lin Zhuang's face was terrible, as gloomy as if it could drip water. 

But quickly, he grimaced in pain, his hands shaking violently. 

The spear rune was extraordinary. Even though he had shattered it with one powerful blow, the splattered runes were still bore into his flesh like leeches. It felt as if sharp needles were being stuck into his pores all-over, the pain was unbearable. FiNd 𝒖pd𝒂tes on n(𝒐)/v𝒆l𝒃𝒊n(.)c𝒐m

Fortunately, Lin Zhuang's physique was strong enough to endure the pain. 

However, he was stubborn and refused to submit even under such circumstances. 

"Again!" Lin Zhuang roared, fully unleashing his power with crackling noises resonating from his body, and began using the Ferocious Ape Body Treasure Technique he had mastered. 

Though his grasp of the technique was shallow, the power of the Ferocious Ape Body had revealed itself somewhat. 

His body glowed a hazy grey-white, shielding his entire body. His body then swelled, reaching three meters in height, resembling a giant. 

The next moment. 

Lin Zhuang stepped forward, his fists creating a roaring wind that made the surrounding trees sway and leaves fall like rain. 

But it wasn't over. 

Lin Zhuang then took out a huge bone. 

It was the Treasured Bone from the Ferocious Ape on which the Treasured Technique was inscribed, but the runes on it had now disappeared. 

The Treasured Technique resided in the Treasured Bone, but it couldn't be stored for long, especially for very precious Treasured Techniques, which had shorter shelf lives. When the time limit was reached, the Rune would transform into the Treasured Bone entirely, becoming a Treasure Tool. 

A Treasure Tool could not be used to teach the Treasured Technique, but it possessed formidable power when activated. 

Lin Zhuang didn't believe he couldn't defeat the Jiao Snake with all these methods at his disposal. 

"Big brother, we're coming to help!" 

At the same moment, Lin Chen, Lin Xin Tong, and Tu Dequan also made their move. 

This Jiao Snake was formidable, and the Treasured Technique it held was not simple; it actually condensed an attacking spear. They must annihilate it here to completely make it the foundation of Liu Village. 

"Roar…" 

The Jiao Snake regarded them as formidable opponents and coiled its body. Its giant head rose high, and the dark incandescent light emanating from its body was brighter than ever before. 

Hovering above its head, it condensed a spear ten times larger than before. It hung mid-air, its surroundings enveloped by darkness..

Chapter 38: Could it be Coveting the Treasured Technique?

The Jiao Snake was surrounded by a dark glow pulsating like thunder and lightning, accompanied by the crisp sound of crackling. The spear above its head shimmered with a menacing cold light. Both the momentum and the sound were several times stronger than before. 

Its heart screamed a wild warning. If it continued to hold back, it might very well perish here today. However, even after unleashing its most potent attack, the Jiao Snake was still frightened. 

The pressure from the few humans before it was too overpowering. Their power was astonishingly mighty, totally different from what it had encountered before. 

"Hiss!!!" 

Lin Zhuang held the lead, his fist lunged out like a dragon, stirring up a furious gust of wind in his movements. 

Lin Chen and the others closely followed, equalling in their formidable presence, as if they'd transformed into humanoid Ferocious Beasts. 

Lin Xin Tong and Tu Dequan, who had conducted the most comprehensive study on the Treasured Technique, knew the evolution of Treasure Runes by heart. As they flipped them over like flowing water, their proficiency was extremely startling. 

Their bodies dramatically grew close to five meters in height, their whole bodies bursting with a greyish-white light. 

Moreover, behind these two were the huge shadowy figures of an ape-like specter, standing tall and fierce, baring its teeth and snarling at the Jiao Snake. This was the result of cultivating the Ferocious Ape Body to a certain extent, a fierce form of attack. 

"Boom!" 

An explosion sound as if land had collapsed rang out. 

Mid-air, two different Treasured Techniques collided violently, instantly leveling the surrounding area. Stones were scattered, the ground shook, and even the giant trees that took five or six people to encircle could not escape, directly shattered to pieces. 

Both of these Treasured Techniques were extraordinary. One focused on defense while the other, on the offense. Both could, however, unleash terrifying power. 

Eventually, the Treasured Technique of the Jiao Snake seemed slightly stronger, breaking through the humans' Ferocious Ape Body and repelling them. 

However, thanks to their Treasured Techniques, the group was not severely injured. 

"Hahaha, invigorating!" 

Lin Zhuang was the first to rise, being the sturdiest among them, his recovery the quickest. Despite feeling the sting in his flesh as if needles were pricking him, he leaped up again, diving down like a mighty eagle. 

"Bang ~" 

Lin Zhuang's relentless attack didn't waver. His fist, massive as a pot, blasted through the air, hitting directly on the Jiao Snake's body. 

Without the Rune Spear for offense and defense, the Jiao Snake was no match for this punch. The force of tens of thousands of pounds came crushing down, directly knocking off several of its scales, its blood splattering everywhere. The Jiao Snake howled. The dark light around its body gathered again, aiming to use the Treasured Technique once more. 

Lin Zhuang didn't give it a chance, grabbing the Jiao Snake's head directly, his legs wrapped tightly around it. In the next moment, his Iron Fist rained down like droplets, breaking the Snake's attempt to use another Treasured Technique. 

Meanwhile, 

Lin Xin Tong charged from one side, her Ferocious Ape Body gathered again. After the greyish-white light once again enveloped her body, Lin Xin Tong extended her hands and grasped the tumour atop the Jiao Snake's head like large fan-shaped hands holding tight. 

This tumour seemed to be the Jiao Snake's weak point. Once she got hold of it, the Jiao Snake went berserk, its body trembling violently, trying to shake the ' pair off. 

Moreover, 

A dark beam of light suddenly burst from the Jiao Snake's mouth. 

The black light was so majestic it directly pierced Lin Zhuang's body. 

Lin Zhuang instantly felt like he was hit by a bull, a rank taste filled his throat and his body was pushed away, unable to resist, he flew out and crashed heavily onto the rocks. 

"Big Brother!" 

Lin Xin Tong's face changed. 

This young girl completely revealed her craziness. The grey-white light shines brightly from her hands, and the shadow of the ferocious ape behind her became more solid, transforming into even larger rune-etched monkey palms. With a clap, the giant strength directly crushed the lump on the top of the Jiao Snake's head. 

Finally, the snake meets its end and its huge clumsy body falls heavily, stirring up rolling thick smoke… 

"Still not dead." Lin Zhuang furrowed his brows tightly, forced a bitter smile, and a trace of blood oozed out from the corner of his mouth. 

The dark light that spurted out from the Jiao Snake's mouth was clearly its Essence, on top of this he was so close to it, that it directly pierced through his abdomen. 

It was only because Lin Zhuang's flesh and blood had long been tempered to be incredibly solid, that only his organs were slightly shaken. If it were anyone else, they would likely have been torn into pieces on the spot. 

"Let me have a look at this ferocious beast!" 

As soon as Lin Zhuang thought of the Jiao Snake potentially housing a Treasured Bone, his heart couldn't help but pound, even his sense of pain seemed to diminish a lot. 

He had a lot of healing herbs on him, which was why he didn't worry too much about his injuries. 

One day. 

They dissected the body of the Jiao Snake. True enough, they discovered a Treasured Bone, the whole bone was crystal clear, shimmering with a dazzling light. 

Plus, there was a circulating Rune on it that kept changing, it was truly extraordinary. 

"Why is there only one Rune on it?" Tu Wa Zi Tu Dequan was puzzled. He remembered very clearly when he first learned the Ferocious Ape Body Treasure Technique, it was densely recorded with many minuscule runes. Aall 𝒏𝒆west ch𝒂pt𝒆rs on n.o./v𝒆l𝒃i/n/(.)c𝒐m

"My father once said, the strength of a Treasured Technique cannot be measured by the number of Runes. Treasured Techniques derived from ferocious beasts are often simple yet unimaginably powerful. Although this Treasured Bone appears simple and only has one Rune, it is however unpredictable, with many other Runes contained within it. It changes all the time and one can only further cultivate it if they remember all the changes in the Rune." 

Lin Xin Tong's eyes were bright and clear, she had spent a deeper amount of time studying Treasured Techniques and knew things the others didn't. 

"So, this is still a good thing?" 

Lin Zhuang grinned, his face turned into a flower, and he felt that his desperate fight was completely worth it. 

"Take the body of this Jiao Snake with us and let's head back to the village." Lin Zhuang waved his large hand and decreed. 

Although Beast Meat can be stored for a long time, the strong smell of blood would quickly attract other predators. The last time, it didn't matter as much because the Black Python Protector was by their side, but now there were only a few of them. It is always better to be safe than sorry, especially since he was seriously injured at the moment. If they encountered another ferocious beast, it would be tough to be as fierce as they were just now. 

However, just as Lin Zhuang and the others were about to start their return journey, there was a sudden rustling from the nearby bushes. 

The sound was not loud, but it was still noticed by the group. 

"Who's there, come out!" 

Lin Zhuang shouted in a cold tone, his eyes sharp as lightning. 

"We're just passing through, brothers." 

The moment the voice fell. 

From behind the bushes, more than ten brawny men jumped out, 

The leader was wild, wearing a Beast Robe decorated with patterns. His robust body shines like a tiger or leopard, his tough ancient skin was bronze, his black hair was draped over his shoulders, and he carried broadswords weighing more than two hundred pounds. 

"Passersby, I think you're looking to steal my Ferocious Beast and Treasured Bone!" Lin Zhuang raised an eyebrow, his entire body ready to spring into action..

Chapter 39: Is the Sacrificial Spirit of Your Village Also Called Willow God?

Lin Zhuang exuded the aura of a tiger or a wolf, and even though he was injured and his strength affected to some extent, he was still confident he could handle the crowd before him. 

Even though he lacked an invincible talent, he held an unshakable faith. 

"We are just passing by and do not covet the Treasured Bone of the Beastly Serpent," said the man with the broadsword on his back, revealing a helpless wry smile. 

They had faced this serpent before, which was awesomely terrifying and even possessed a slaughtering Treasured Technique, with unpredictably mysterious attack methods. He'd only dare confront it with a few treasure tools passed down in his village, but victory was almost impossible. 

Who could resist such coveted treasures? 

But the fierce people in front of him could slay the Beastly Serpent just with their physical bodies, and he dared not take any real action despite his desires. 

"Are you expecting us to believe your every word? You seem to take us for fools." Lin Chen stepped forward, his aura also intimidating. 

He and Lin Zhuang were both robust, standing like iron towers. Even the man with his broadsword stood shorter than these two warriors, and his aura paled in comparison. 

"We actually met once before," the man with the broadsword hurriedly explained again. 

"Met? Why can't I recall it?" Lin Zhuang and Lin Chen both frowned, unable to recall their encounter with the broadsword man. 

"It was about six or seven years ago when you teamed up with a Black Python to kill a Ferocious Ape. We just happened to pass by here and saw your might. But you all were in a rush and we didn't have the chance to socialize," he explained. 

"You know about that?" Lin Zhuang raised one of his eyebrows, somewhat reassured by the broadsword man's story. 

"Since you've seen us before, why did you sneak around today?" Lin Zhuang asked, confused. 

"That's a long story. The kids in our village are about to have their Medicine bath, so we went out specifically to hunt down some beasts. 

We ran into a Unicorn a few days ago. It's an exceptional beast that can cover ten thousand miles a day and it turns especially vicious when provoked. We actually ended up here by accident, chasing after it, and just ran into you all, battling the Beastly Serpent. We were worried about startling you and causing a misunderstanding!" the man with the broadsword explained, laughing wryly. 

"That's a plausible explanation!" Those from the Lin Family were straightforward, greatly easing their suspicions immediately. 

"You mean the mutated Scaly Horse, all over with shiny silver scales and a crystal-clear horn on its forehead?" Tu Dequan, also known as Tu Wa Zi, showed interest in this Unicorn. 

He had overheard the old man describing the fun facts of the Wilderness and he liked the Unicorn story. 

What man didn't dream of riding such a majestic horse? 

Lin Chen, too, showed an avid interest. 

He was over thirty now, but sometimes he would behave like a child, naturally interested in new and intriguing things. 

"Uncle, do you remember which way the Unicorn went?" Tu Dequan asked eagerly, hoping to bring it back to the village. 

"Unfortunately, we lost its trail as it ran too fast, so we have no idea which way it went." 

The broadsword man furrowed his eyebrows, raised his hand, and refrained from taking offense at being called an uncle by a boy who seemed barely eight or nine years old. 

He had clearly seen that the small boy, skinny as he looked, was terrifiying in combat. He fought like the offspring of some Ancient different species, his fist blows peeled off several pieces of Scale Armor from the Beastly Serpent. Such fearsome strength wasn't even something he could match. 

"Forgot to ask you all, which village do you all hail from?" The broadsword man asked, changing the subject. 

He had always been puzzled by the fact that they had lived here for generations, only ever encountering people from the nearby Wolf Village and no one else. 

"I am Lin Zhuang from Liu Village!" Lin Zhuang declared loudly, pride evident in his countenance. "And you brothers? Which village are you from?" 

"Ah, we all come from Stone Village, I am the leader of our village hunting squad, Shi Lin Hu!" the Broadswords Man replied. 

"Stone Village? Is that far from here?" 

"It's nearby. If you gentlemen don't mind, you could rest there for a while. Our sweet milk soup and roasted meats are quite good." 

The Broadswords Man laughed and extended the invitation, but in his mind, he ransacked his memory and found no recollection of Liu Village. 

"Would that be proper?" Lin Zhuang scratched his head. 

"What's wrong with that? Once beaten twice shy, maybe our villages will become brother villages in the future!" the Broadswords Man immediately replied. 

He was sincerely inviting Lin Zhuang and the others. 

Within the Wilderness, apart from a few tribal villages, the majority are extremely hospitable. After all, in the barbaric wilderness filled with ferocious birds and beasts, every good connection made is a connection worth having, which could prove useful at crucial moments. 

Upon hearing about food, Tu Dequan on the side immediately began to drool. 

With his Body of Thick Earth, he was most suited for practicing bold, head-on techniques, but as a result, he also loved to eat. Apart from what he couldn't eat, there was practically nothing he didn't like. 

"Brother Zhuang, it wouldn't matter if we rest for a night before heading back. Besides, you've been injured." 

Tu Dequan quickly spoke up. Upstodatee from n(0)/v𝒆/lbIn/.(co/m

Lin Xin Tong was also tempted. She wasn't interested in roasted meat, but she really liked sweet milk soup. 

Within the Wilderness, both salt and sugar cubes are relatively rare, especially sugar. It is said to be made from the root and stem of a certain sweet vegetable and tastes sweet and delicious, even more tasty than meat soup. 

However, in Liu Village, sugar is a luxury. Usually, only during festivals and celebrations would each person receive a small piece, which was hardly satiating. 

All three looked to Lin Zhuang. Lin Zhuang was the eldest in the family, and they needed him to make the decision. 

"Alright, then we'll rely on our brother's hospitality." Feeling the fervent gazes from all around, Lin Zhuang nodded. 

He wasn't concerned that these people would trick him. 

Not to boast, but even without using any Treasured Techniques, his current physical strength alone was enough to massacre all of them. 

At noon. 

Under the leadership of the Broadswords Man, everyone arrived at an open field of flat terrain. 

Row upon row of stone houses were neatly arranged, with wisp of smoke from cooking slowly rising into the sky. 

At the entrance of the village, there was a massive stone altar built across the path. It was expansive, with visibile traces of fresh red blood stains from the Beast Blood… 

But what was most singular was the half-cut willow tree next to the altar, which was over a man's height. Its body was pitch black, seeming to have been struck by lightning, becoming a lightning-struck wood, cutting off all signs of life. However, at the top of the stump was a tenacious new green sprout, swaying in the wind. 

"This is our Stone Village's Deity of Worship, we usually refer to it as the Willow God!" From far away, the Broadswords Man grinned and explained..

Chapter 40: Big Brother Named De Quan

"You also call the sacrificial spirit of your village Lord Willow God?" Lin Zhuang and the others were slightly taken aback. 

"Everyone calls him that, and the Deity of Worship has never refuted, silently accepting this name." The broadswords man nodded, with a hint of curiosity reflected in his expression, "Why, brother, is there something odd about that?" "Not really odd, it's just that the Deity of Worship in our village is also called Willow God and similarly, has silently accepted our title." Lin Zhuang, scratching his head out of habit, expressed his admiration almost too plainly in his tone. 

"Oh, that's quite a coincidence, isn't it?" 

Just as the broadswords man was about to speak, a beast robe clad elderly man with grey hair and a slightly hunchbacked figure hurried over. 

Although the elder was showing signs of age, his vibrant eyes clearly reflected his wisdom. 

"The Village Chief has arrived." Seeing the elder, Shi Lin Hu quickly went forward to welcome him. 

"Greetings to you all, I am the chief of this village, Shi Yun Feng!" The elder strode forward energetically, first nodding to the broadswords man, and then introducing himself to Lin Zhuang and the others with a smile. 

Shi Lin Hu had already informed him when they entered the village. 

"Lin Zhuang." 

"Lin Chen." 

The others introduced themselves in turn. 

"Brother Lin Zhuang, you just said that the sacrificial spirit of your village is also called Willow God?" After inviting Lin Zhuang and his companions into his house, Shi Yun Feng asked again. 

He was full of curiosity about the sacrificial spirit that Lin Zhuang mentioned. 

How is it possible for two unrelated villages to both worship a spirit called Willow God? 

It must be known that in the vast Wilderness, the word "God" cannot be used loosely. For an ordinary village, the word represents omnipotence, supremacy, and immortality. 

Although "God" is just a title and does not specifically represent anything, it should not be used lightly, otherwise it could invoke unknown fears, and even powerful clans could face the disaster of extinction. 

In the long ancient times, the sacrificial spirits existed. The ancestors believed that God was always present, so they used a more intricate and ceremonial way of worship, but it was later discovered that they were just exceptionally powerful creatures. 

But those who dare to claim to be Gods indicate that they are extraordinary. They can fight against ancient fierce beasts, easily annihilate several super clans, and have few rivals in the world. 

The reason why the spirit in his village dares to be called Willow God is that it has an extraordinary origin, which seems to be not from this realm. 

Shi Yun Feng still remembers to this day, he was just a teenager at the time. It was a dark night filled with lightning, torrential rain, and rampaging ferocious beasts. It was a horrifying scene when it felt like the sky was about to collapse. 

Willow God appeared at that moment, bathed in the sea of thunder, with thousands of willow branches radiating intensely bright light, as if it was fighting something. 

That battle was terrifying. Even from tens of thousands of miles away, one could still feel its indomitable power. Even the remnants of rune that fell casually were enough to destroy a mortal empire. 

Eventually. 

The giant willow tree was chopped down and turned into a sacrificial spirit. The original sacrificial stone spirit fled, resulting in its current state. 

So the deity in this robust man's village also dares to call himself Willow God? Isn't he afraid of attracting the attention of some unknown existence?! 

"Yes!" Lin Zhuang's affirmation came through, feeling that calling their Lord Willow God was just a matter of course. 

Shi Yun Feng pursed his lips, glanced at Lin Zhuang and the others who looked incredibly certain, and didn't continue to question. Rêađ lat𝒆st ch𝒂pters on n𝒐/v/𝒆/l(b)i𝒏(.)c𝒐m

There are many tribes and villages in the Wilderness, scattered like stars in the sky, but not every village knows such secrets. Some sacrificial spirits even attempt to become ancient divine spirits, deluding people's hearts, without considering the serious consequences they might bring. 

In Shi Yun Feng's view, the sacrificial spirit of this group of people's village was probably the latter. 

A creature of an ordinary background who dares to aspire to become a true God is completely different from the Willow God of his own Stone Village. 

The sun was centered in the sky, at its most intense. 

In the gentle breeze, mixed with an invisible heatwave. 

The prepared meals were brought up, served in large clay bowls, all filled with roasted wild beast meat, each piece golden-brown, the skin crispy, causing a delightful sensation for the taste buds just by looking at it. 

Apart from this, there was also a sweet milk soup that greatly pleased Little Eight Lin, from which a faint white vapor was rising. 

It wasn't heat, it was a chill mist. 

"This is our Stone Village's ancestral gourmet food, suitable for both winter and summer. We boil it in the winter and in the summer, after preparation, we place it in a cellar deep underground. After just two hours, it becomes a delicious and refreshing cold milk soup that quenches both thirst and heat. Please try it," Shi Yun Feng invited Lin Zhuang and the others. 

Lin Zhuang and the others didn't hold back, they lifted their bowls and began to drink, completely unaware of the concept of eating slowly. 

Lin Xin Tong did the same, as a girl from the Wilderness, she didn't know what the term 'manners' meant – she ate large pieces of meat and drank mouthfuls of soup just like the older men. 

"It's so delicious!" After drinking seven or eight bowls, Lin Zhuang and the others finally reluctantly put down their chopsticks and bowls. 

It wasn't that they were full, but that the soup they had been served was almost gone. 

After filling their stomachs with food and soup, Tu Dequan got up from his seat, preparing to go out for a walk. 

'Walk after a meal, live until ninety-nine', this was his philosophy on life. 

At the village corner. 

A little boy, who appeared to be no more than two years old, caught his attention. 

The child seemed to have just learned to walk but was exceptionally persistent in trying to catch a bird, his movements slightly comical, and his bottom covered in dust. 

His appearance wasn't much like the other people from Stone Village, who all had skin the color of ancient bronze from frequent exposure to the elements. The little boy in front of him was extremely fair and adorable, with large eyes rolling around, shining with intelligence. As he babbled incoherently, he looked just like a porcelain doll. 

But that wasn't the main point. 

The main point was that Tu Wa Zi felt an indescribable sensation from this little boy who was seemingly ordinary. It was as if the little boy wasn't a human descendant, but instead a cub of an Ancient Fierce Beast, each of his movements exuding an inexplicable power. 

"Big brother, who are you? How come I've never seen you before?" 

The little dot dusted off the soil on his bottom, noticed Tu Dequan, and walked towards him, humming and chirping. 

"It's normal for you not to have seen me; I am from the neighbouring village, called Tu Dequan. 'De' as in both virtuous and talented, 'quan' as in all-rounded. 

I heard that the sweet milk soup made here is especially delicious, so I specifically came over to try it." Tu Wa Zi laughed as he said. 

"The soup is delicious, the one Grandpa Village Head makes is the best." 

The little dot swayed and looked excited, seemingly also craving some. 

"But the sweet milk soup that Grandpa Village Head makes contains a lot of things, it packs quite a punch, and it seems like most people can't handle it." The little boy rubbed his fingers together. 

"Little Dot, do you think I'm the same as the other people?" Tu Wa Zi grinned, his hands behind his back, slightly affronted at being looked down upon by a child. 

But he didn't delve into this topic. 

As a Practitioner of the Earth's Body, he had matured beyond his years. Even though Tu Dequan was physically only eight years old, his mental age was around fifteen to sixteen, and he had no intention of squabbling with this milk-drinking child. 

He just felt this little child was extraordinary. There seemed to be an incredible amount of energy and potential hidden within his tiny body, like a blazing sun ready to break through the dawn. But Tu Dequan also considered himself to be exceptional. 

Furthermore, he had already tried the sweet milk soup. It was delicious, but he didn't feel any kick from it..

Chapter 41: It's a Problem

He shifted his gaze and paid no more attention to the little brat, focusing on other things instead. 

Very quickly. 

Several huge cauldrons positioned at the entrance of the village caught his attention. 

The bodies of the cauldrons were embossed with engravings of birds, beasts, fish, and insects, seeming incredibly ancient as if enduring the passage of a long, extensive period, implying a remarkable origin. 

Especially noteworthy is a black cauldron, where a sense of ruthless hostility could be discerned from its rim. One could vaguely hear the growls of an unknown beast, as if the cauldron once contained the blood of a powerful ferocious beast, with remnants persisting till now. 

Tu Dequan hurried over and fondled it for a moment before falling madly in love with it. 

"What an excellent cauldron, truly an exceptional one! 

The eyes of Tu Wa Zi shimmered. The quality of this cauldron is clearly far superior to his own, solid and grand. If it is used for a medicinal bath to temper the body, even if the effects aren't discussed, it certainly would be more comfortable. 

Good medicine should be matched with a good cauldron, this is the catchphrase of Old Man Lin. 

"Little Dot, can your brother have this black cauldron?" Tu Dequan unveiled a huge grin bearing two rows of white teeth, shifting his gaze back to the boy who was catching birds behind him, with a benign expression. 

At the same time, his hands were already gripping the handle of the cauldron. 

He promised himself, if this brat dared to open his mouth, he would daringly snatch the cauldron away. 

"I can't give this away." Little Dot hastily shook his head, somewhat baffled about why this grown up behaved like a bandit who wanted to take everything they saw, even more greedy than him. 

"You are such a spoil-sport, where has all your hospitality gone?" Tu Wa Zi pouted, releasing his hold, with his enthusiasm waning slightly. 

Aside from cultivating and eating, what he enjoyed most was collecting all sorts of interesting and quirky objects. 

The torment of being only able to look at such a great item but not take it away was unbearable for him. 

Eventually. 

Tu Wa Zi, unable to bear it any longer, sought out Shi Yun Feng, the elder Clan 

Leader of Stone Village, and stated his intent. 

"Tu Wa Zi, why do you always try to take advantage everywhere you go? That's their cauldron for medicinal baths. Even though it's not worth a lot, how could they casually give it away to an outsider like you? However, I believe Stone Village is very hospitable and the old Clan Leader would surely fulfill a child's heartfelt wish." 

Lin Chen was the first to chime in, feigning reproach. 

The corner of Shi Yun Feng's mouth twitched. 

That was an item passed down in Stone Village for generations. How could it be termed 'worthless'? Rêađ lat𝒆st ch𝒂pters on n𝒐/v/𝒆/l(b)i𝒏(.)c𝒐m

And also, what did he mean by 'surely fulfill a child's heartfelt wish'? Are they being taken for fools? 

Shi Yun Feng and the others felt aggrieved, but he eventually agreed to part with a cauldron. However, it wasn't the black cauldron that Tu Dequan wanted, but instead, a relatively new bronze cauldron that he found in the storage shed behind the village. It was covered with a thick layer of dust. 

The black cauldron was a heritage item of Stone Village and certainly could not be given away, yet while the bronze cauldron was also precious, it did not carry such a hefty burden of inheritance. 

The following morning, gleaming sunlight pierced through the gaps amongst the tree leaves, filtering through the early mist, casting warm light on Stone 

Village. 

A group packed up their belongings and departed toward the house. Compared to their arrival, Tu Dequan was now holding an extra cauldron when they were leaving. 

The cauldron was much larger than him in size, weighing up to a thousand pounds, it radiated an ancient aura. But in Tu Dequan's hands, it doesn't appear to have any weight, and if it wasn't so utterly massive, he could easily lift it single-handedly. 

Having obtained the ancient cauldron, a grin stretched across Tu Wa Zi's face, nearly reaching behind his ears, as he continually praised the hospitality of Stone Village. 

Lin Zhuang did not have the thick skin of Tu Wa Zi and Lin Chen, and thus left behind half of the Drake meat and beast blood as compensation. 

He could tell that this bronze ancient cauldron was something extraordinary, a vintage piece, and extremely suitable for medicinal baths. 

"It seems we need to interact more with Liu Village in the future." Shi Yun Feng watched as Lin Zhuang and the others left, a glint of newfound respect in his eyes He did not witness Tu Wa Zi's scene of the chaotic punches on the Drake, but was astonished by their ability to effortlessly lift the ancient cauldron. 

In Stone Village, there were not many of their age who could perform a similar feat, and indeed, none did it as effortlessly as them. 

Little Dot should be fine in the future. This little guy has been peculiar since he was young, but after all, he's still not fully grown. Who can predict what the future holds? 

Three days later. 

The sun rises with the first glimmers of dawn, spilling colorful rays from its high perch in the sky and illuminating the earth. 

Heavenly red clouds spread out over the sea of golden waves. The blazing sun, like a pot of boiling steel, erupts forth, radiating brilliant golden light. 

Accompanied by the sound of excited chatter, Lin Zhuang and his team return successfully. 

That night, a bonfire blazes wildly. Draked meat is skewered whole, roasted over a grill, sizzling and dripping with oil. 

Accompanied by the strong aroma of beast meat in the air, Liu Village's villagers sing and dance. Many people cheerfully vent their excitement, yelling at the top of their lungs and howling like wolves. 

Little Black arrived as agreed, staring at the snake meat on the grill for a long time, then directly ate half of it in one bite, bones and all, with oil steadily flowing from its mouth. 

"It truly is heaven's favor to us at Liu Village, we have gained another Treasured Technique!! " 

In one corner, staring at the glowing Treasured Bone, Old Man Lin's eyes widened. It took a while for him to come out of his dream-like state and shakily accept it. 

His original intention was to ask Lin Zhuang and his brothers to hunt some Ferocious Beast Blood for the right-aged children in the village to take a Medicine Bath. He never dreamed they would gain another Treasured Technique. 

A single Treasured Technique can thrive a tribe, but now, they have two, one for killing, one for defending. 

With two Treasured Techniques in one village, who dares say Liu Village lacks depth? 

And then there's that cauldron, its material is quite extraordinary, it can be used for tempering the body, several times better than the previous one. 

One single trip, and the harvest was so plentiful! 

All night, Old man Lin was too excited to sleep. Each time he did sleep, he would wake up from laughing, which greatly annoyed Mrs. Zhang. 

Mrs. Zhang was also quite happy, but as a woman – especially at her age – she was more concerned about the health of her husband and children. 

"Stone Village, Gu Ding, Spirit Worshiping Willow God, Little Dot…" 

At the top of the mountain. 

Listening to the conversation of Lin Zhuang and the others, Jiang Hui hesitated for a moment. 

"NO wonder I always felt something was strange, have I reincarnated into the Perfect World?" 

His thoughts were swirling, but he wasn't quite sure. 

However, if he really had reincarnated into that era where not even the fall of an Emperor can be seen, then that Tu Wa Zi is certainly impressive, he actually managed to bring back a quite precious ancient pot from that place. 

It's just a pity that this pot isn't that mysterious Black Tripod. 

That pot is truly horrifying, hiding within it a part of the Defying Chapter of the Original Truth. 

If he could have brought that pot back, the foundation of Liu Village would have greatly increased. 

The Original Truth is useless to him, but for the believers of Liu Village, it is the supreme Holy Scripture. 

However, Jiang Hui didn't feel too regretful. After all, the Black Tripod is a hereditary item of Stone Village, it couldn't possibly be given away just because Tu Wa Zi was throwing a tantrum. 

Besides, he might draw more powerful scriptures than the Original Truth in the future. The end of this world is not his end. 

However, Jiang Hui was always puzzled. His name contained the character ■Hui', which means locust tree, so he should have been reincarnated as a locust tree. He wondered at which point in his reincarnation process he made a mistake and ended up as a willow tree. 

There was also a willow in Stone Village, and it was an Ancestral Spiritualist. One day when they meet and the believers cry out "Willow God," will they be referring to him or her? 

That posed a problem..

Chapter 42: A group of little rabbits 

As the sun rose, the dawn glowing, dew with rosy clouds spread through Liu Village, accompanied by the innocent sound of boys and girls' laughter, illustrating the lively vitality of youth. 

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Dozens of young boys and girls were strengthening their bodies in the morning glow, becoming healthier, full of vitality. They each were sweating profusely, practicing ardently. 

The birth of the sun was the best time for cultivation in the day. The body would unconsciously absorb a trace of the Power of the Sun from the air, making body tempering extraordinarily effective during this period. 

As for the elderly, they found a comfortable corner to bask in the sunlight, looking at the village's bustling activity with pleasant smiles. 

Their vitality had dried up, and they still had some lingering diseases within them, so they were no longer suitable for intense exercise. Basking in the sun every day was already enough. 

The adult men in the village were rhythmically training their bodies nearby. They, led by Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and others, were bare-chested, revealing their bronze skin, continuously swinging various weapons in their hands. Although they didn't have any particular method, each strike was full of power, emphasizing speed, precision, and aggressiveness. 

Whoever had the fastest and most ruthless attack would have the greatest chance of survival in the Great Wilderness. As for those fancy movements, they were not what these men sought. Facing terrifying beasts and ferocious birds, the more showy the moves, the faster one tended to die. 

After the morning classes, it was time to learn the Treasured Techniques. 

Originally, there was only the Ferocious Ape Secret Art, but now they also had the Jiao Snake Secret Art. 

Lin Xm Tong had been in charge of teaching the Ferocious Ape Secret Art. Although she was young, she was the most thorough in her studies and had hands-on experience, which made her teaching very effective. 

Compared to the Ferocious Ape Body Treasure Technique, the rune on the Jiao Snake was undoubtedly more complicated and multiple. The entire Treasured Bone had only one rune, glowing brightly, changing constantly with every breath. 

This secret art was exceptional, according to the display on the runes, if cultivated to perfection, the Rune Spear could even pierce a hole through the sky, its power was unpredictable. 

However, if one wanted to cultivate this secret art, the precondition was to know and embed in the heart all the changing forms of the rune, until one was incredibly familiar with it. 

If one couldn't even memorize the runes, how could they cultivate? Understanding and memorizing every rune was the prerequisite for cultivating any secret art! 

However, complicated and obscure runes, were not just a challenge for a group of stubborn and naive children, but even the adults might find it hard to keep up with it. 

Many people in the Great Wilderness did not recognize runes. 

Indeed, within moments, many children's brows furrowed into an 'M' shape, all looking upset. 

Such devilish symbols were just too difficult to learn, which made their heads ache, and the initial fascination vanished in a blink. 

In a short time, they felt as if a year had passed. These children began to miss their carefree times. Many daring children had quietly slipped out to urinate or play in the mud, but they were soon caught and brought back by their parents. 

"My child is too much, skipping class, going fishing with a group of people by the river. And they didn't even use fishing bait, just like his father. Yet he claims all day that he's a fishing expert. I'm better than him at fishing if I do it!" 

In the afternoon, the parents of the naughty children gathered together. "Isn't everyone's child like this? Look at Gui Fang's son, De Quan. He's not only obedient, he's also very industrious. At a young age, he's already achieved some results in the practice of the Treasured Technique. 

Except for a few like Captain Lin, he's almost become the top of our village. He can even hunt fierce beasts like tigers and leopards. The village chief values that little guy highly. Whatever good stuff there is always goes first to him, then to the little rabbits of our family!!" 

"Ah…" 

The moment Tu Dequan was mentioned, the previously animated discussion stopped abruptly. 

Those are other people's children! 

"These rascals, leave them be for three days and they'll climb the roof, we need to assign a few people to keep an eye on them." 

In the end… 

These increasingly indignant, teeth-gritting parents reached a consensus. After collective discussion, they decided to leave one or two individuals each day to take turns keeping an eye on the little hooligans. 

These little devils need to learn about the harshness of the world! 

"May I ask you ladies, is the Treasured Technique recently obtained in the village really that great? My Dog Egg also often skips class, kids will be kids, right? They are inherently playful!" 

A somewhat formidable-looking woman expressed her confusion. 

She had injured herself by accident not too long ago, breaking her leg, and thus didn't grasp some recent events because she was only just recovering. Her husband couldn't be bothered to fill her in on everything either. 

"Great? It's more than just great. That Treasured Technique is from a ferocious beast hunted by Captain Lin himself. Isn't my man part of the village's hunting team? He heard from Captain Lin that this technique is a formidable offensive skill. Even just a beginner can hunt ferocious beasts like lions and tigers. 

If someone achieves a small amount of success, they could even hunt ferocious beasts, tch tch tch, listen to that, isn't that astounding? Who else in our village could do that? If one completes the training, won't they immediately become an influential figure in the village?!" 

Someone in the crowd immediately replied. 

The robust woman stared for a moment without speaking and directly walked toward a tree's shade. She picked up a kid, who was entirely covered in black and currently playing in the mud, her anger bubbling up. 

Dog Egg, if your mother catches you sneaking out again, believe it or not, I'll break your rascal's leg." 

He s squandering such a valuable opportunity to learn the Treasured Technique. He's simply asking for a beating! 

Speaking of the "heartbreaking experience" of the children in Liu Village. Over the next period of time, Lin Zhuang and the others went deeper into the Great Wilderness yet again. 

There were dozens of age-appropriate children in the village, and they needed more Beast Blood than could be provided by a single Jiao Snake. 

With their prior experience, Lin Zhuang and his team were undoubtedly more skilled. 

Their blood was vigorous, and their bodies possessed a strength of tens of thousands of pounds. A few punches could easily kill any normal ferocious beast. 

Even stronger beasts were manageable as long as they were not too abnormal, they could handle them when working together. 

In a short time, the makeshift warehouse behind Liu Village was crammed with beast carcasses, turning the surrounding land even more fertile. 

However, the blood only seeped into the top layer of the soil. The part that permeated the underground soil was completely absorbed by Jiang Hui's roots. 

The nutrients provided by the beast blood, especially Ferocious Beast Blood, acted as quality fertilizer for Jiang Hui. Even though it hadn't evolved in this duration, its size was growing rapidly each day. It was now nearly 1,000 meters tall, standing out prominently compared to the surrounding ancient trees.

Chapter 43: New Feature 

Jiang Hui became even more robust and imposing, reaching a height that was almost comparable to a mountain range. 

And somehow, two new inhabitants had started living within the gigantic canopy of his tree. 

The first was a hive of bees buzzing and flitting about all day. Each one was the size of a fist, emanating a dazzling golden glow, and the stinger on their tails was as hard as meteorite iron, allowing them to effortlessly pierce through rocks. Even the Ferocious Ape Body Treasure Technique couldn't withstand their attacks for long. 

The second was a pair of crows blanketed in pitch-black feathers, a male and a female. When they spread their wings, they resembled eagles. They had built a nest at the very top of the tree canopy. Aside from eating, drinking, defecating, and sleeping, they were constantly cooing to one another, pouring affection on Jiang Hui. 

These crows were quite extraordinary. They had a third eye in the center of their foreheads that reminded one of the crows from the world of ice and fire. However, they were several times larger and more domineering. 

Their third eye could emit an attack akin to the aurora, beautiful and deadly. The responsibilities of these two new groups of inhabitants were clear; one lived at the start of the canopy, and the other near the tree trunk. They coexisted in peace, neither bothering the other. 

However, Jiang Hui could sense that the bees, aggressive as they were, seemed to fear the three-eyed crows and would always avoid them. 

When the sunset bathed the dark ocean waves, it was time for the entrance of 

Liu Village. 

A row of large cauldrons was brought out, lined up in orderly manner. Under each cauldron was a pile of crackling firewood. Boiling water along with various herbs and poisonous insects were being added to the cauldrons by a few older villagers. 

These were the ingredients for the old clan leader's ancient medicine recipe. A lot of the ingredients were poisonous. If they were boiled separately, it could even knock out a one-horned elephant, but when mixed together, the poisons counteracted each other and didn't cause any harm to the body. 

Besides these ingredients, ground beast bones were also sprinkled in. Additionally, if the organs and True Blood of ferocious beasts were added, it would turn this mix into an excellent body-soaking medicine. Even if one didn't work out regularly, soaking in it daily and persisting for half a month could grant them the strength of hundreds of kilograms, permitting them to hunt large beasts. 

"Father, must I get in?" 

Yet, to the group of children, this seemed as if they were about to be cooked. The metallic smell and steaming heat of the concoction made them want to run away, but they were quickly suppressed by their parents and thrown into large cauldrons like drenched chicken. 

The temperature inside the cauldrons was high, but with the integration of the Ferocious Beast's True Blood, it wasn't enough to burn the children; it merely looked boiling to the naked eye. 

Despite this, the children were still wailing, faces distorted into pained grimaces and their cheeks flushed bright red. Instinctively, they tried to leap out of the cauldron but were held down. 

"Dog Egg, stay still for your mother! If you dare to cheat or play tricks, I'll disown you!" 

Dog Egg's mother, Yu Fen, was holding Dog Egg down with one hand while her eyes continuously darted to the bronze cauldron next to her. 

Look at De Quan, he's calm and composed, not once refusing to participate. Unlike her unlucky child who cries so loud it could draw wild wolves, killing her with worries. 

"Add the brain of the Jiao Snake!" 

Beside the big cauldron, Old Man Lin gestured grandly, taking a large ceramic bowl from Lin Zhuang and pouring its contents— a thick black substance— directly into the cauldron. 

This was the brain of a Jiao snake. Extremely precious, it was even more valuable than True Blood. 

Currently, among the whole Liu Village, only Tu Wa Zi had the privilege to use the object. As for Lin Xin Tong and the others, they were past the appropriate age. So, using it wouldn't give substantial results, and it would be quite wasteful to use such a valued item on them. 

"Buzz-" 

The instant the Jiao Snake's brain marrow entered the Big Pot, a visible effect burst forth with a dark glow rushing out. Suddenly, it morphed into the shape of a Jiao Snake, baring its fangs and grinning at Tu Dequan amidst the pot, showing a terrifying demeanor with its ferocity at peak! 

Lin Xin Tong stepped forward, with runes glowing in the palm of her hand. She slapped the Jiao Snake apparition back into the pot. The Jiao Snake transformed back into the brain marrow, which was then absorbed by Tu 

Dequan. 

This was a special treatment only a genius in the village could enjoy, instantly arousing extreme envy among the parents of the rambunctious children around. 

However, they had nothing to complain about. It has always been like this in the Wilderness since ancient times. Survival of the fittest, the weak are food for the strong. If one wanted better resources, they had to strive with all their might to acquire them. 

They had to soak in the medicine bath for over two hours. When the time came, the misbehaving children of Liu Village were fished out from the Pot. They looked miserable, completely like drenched chickens. 

Many had numb expressions, as if two hours within the pot felt like two centuries. They had a speechless "heartbroken" feeling of seeing the light of day again. 

However, soon these mischievous children were captivated with the changes in their own bodies. 

Not only did their physiques become more well-proportioned, but their strength had also increased considerably. They could now carry immense stones that they previously had a hard time lifting, multiple times without effort. 

"Give me a few more cauldrons, I think I can boil a bit more. I, Dog Egg, am like the Great Emperor!" 

One of the mischievous children patted his chest and yelled out in high spirits. "Oh my God, Dog Egg, you've finally made your mom proud. Clan Leader, do we have any more Ferocious Beast Blood? Can you boil another pot for my Dog Egg?" 

Dog Egg's mother was ecstatic. 

"Mom, I was just joking. Please don't take me seriously. If you boil me again, I might just get overcooked!" Expplôre 𝒖ptod𝒂te stories at no/𝒗el//bin(.)c𝒐m

Dog Egg's lips twitched fiercely. He didn't expect his own mom to actually take it seriously, he hurriedly bolted off without minding anything else. 

If he's caught, he might not die but would most likely lose a layer of his skin! 

Tu Dequan was also fished out of the Pot. 

The aggressive Jiao Snake's brain marrow felt like being skinned alive with each cut, the pain unbearable. He almost couldn't resist crying out. 

However, the subsequent increase was also the most evident. His strength has reached the boundary of thirty thousand catties, his body was even more slender and strong as before, his bones rattled like a thunderous roar. He visibly grew by about five to six centimeters, his skin was white and radiant which drew many young girls' glances and fluttering eyelashes. 

"Detection of 80% population within the host's territory received different degrees of life layer enhancement. The system will be upgraded for three days and a new monthly feature will be activated after three days – Summon!" Atop the mountain, Jiang Hui was delightfully observing the naughty children of the village when suddenly, a dull voice resounded beside his ear. 

His Golden Finger, activated for such a long time, responded to him for the first time. 

Jiang Hui was shocked and had a hint of joy accompanying him.

Chapter 44: Dragon Egg

Three days passed in no time. 

On this day, the long-absent voice of Golden Finger duly echoed… 

"Upgrade completed, monthly new features are now available." 

"You will receive one summoning opportunity each month, which you can use to summon a variety of dragon eggs." 

"The dragon eggs, in order of rarity from low to high are: Black Iron Dragon Egg, Bronze Dragon Egg, Silver Dragon Egg, Gold Dragon Egg, Platinum Dragon Egg, Diamond Dragon Egg, Epic Dragon Egg, Legendary Dragon Egg, Mythical Dragon Egg, and Chaos Dragon Egg." 

"Dragon eggs vary in rarity, and so do the items they produce. The rarer the dragon egg, the better the chances of unearthing good stuff, and the richer the rewards. Similarly, the more common the dragon egg, the poorer the quality of its loot, but there will never be an empty egg." 

"At least one precious rare piece will certainly be found in an Epic Dragon Egg and above." 

"Simultaneously, as you have unlocked the monthly new features, your prize draw chance with each upgrade will change into a random Divine Skill reward system. The level of the Divine Skill is not constant." 

"Dragon egg? A random Divine Skill reward?!" 

Feeling the non-stop noise in his mind, Jiang Hui could not help but be overjoyed. 

Being able to summon a dragon egg every month, even if it's just a low-grade Black Iron Dragon Egg, is much better than having to save up for over a decade for an upgrade prize draw opportunity. 

No matter what is inside the dragon egg, at least there are more chances to get something! 

In particular, after the new feature was enabled, the prize draw opportunity brought about by each upgrade changed to being rewarded with a Divine Skill. Although it lacks the greater uncertainties, Divine Skills are undeniably what Jiang Hui needs most right now. 

Jiang Hui quickly opened the panel, and was eager to try out the new features. Firstly, he rapidly skimmed through the introduction to the new features, and then looked to the bottom. 

The number 1 was displayed, indicating that he had one summoning opportunity. 

At the beginning of each month, summon chances are automatically reset, so there's no need to save them. Without a word, Jiang Hui chose to use it straight away. 

"You used Summon." 

"Congratulations! Your luck is exploding. In the vast cosmic sea, you have managed to summon a Epic Dragon Egg." 

"Epic Dragon Egg: An extremely rare item. Hatching can yield a large number of reward items and guarantees at least one rare item.. 

"Epic Dragon Egg Hatching Conditions: Requires one Ancient Beast's heart of a lost breed that has been dead for no more than three days, ten litres of True Blood, one litre of marrow, a full set of six viscera. Throw them all into a cauldron and cook it together. Once boiled, put in the dragon egg and continue to steam for seven days and nights to hatch successfully. 

"It actually requires the heart, True Blood, and marrow of an ancient breed to hatch?" 

Jiang Hui's mind sank a bit. It wasn't that he couldn't afford an ancient breed, but this thing sounded like something that should be quite difficult to find. 

If the world he is in really is based on the Perfect World background, then it should be even more so. 

Although there are numerous ferocious beasts in the Wilderness, most of them possess ordinary bloodlines and are run-of-the-mill creatures. Ancient breeds are different. They carry the bloodline of ancient beasts. Even though this bloodline has become very diluted after the baptism of time, even the merest strain still exists. 

This mere strain destined the ancient breeds to be extraordinary. 

In his previous life, Jiang Hui had read the novel Perfect World, but it has been a long time and he has forgotten most of the content. However, his memory of the classification of the ferocious beasts in there is still somewhat clear. 

In the Wilderness, the bloodline of a ferocious beast determines its future achievements. The more precious and the purer the bloodline is, the stronger its potential, and vice versa. 

Based on bloodlines, ferocious beasts in the Wilderness can roughly be classified into general ferocious beasts, Species of the Ancient Times, Ancient Beasts, Pure Blood Ferocious Beasts, and the Ten Evils. 

The term Ten Evils refers to Kun Peng, True Dragon, Phoenix, Kylin, Thunder Emperor, Heavenly Corner Ant, Ghost Creeping Insect, Nine Nether Otters, Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, and Strike-God Stone. They are collectively known as the top ten forbidden existences of ancient times, each terrifying and fearsome. Any one of them can easily annihilate an entire legacy, fearlessly confront even an Immortal King, and possess potential to ascend to the divine path. 

Each of the Ten Evils possesses a powerful innate divine skill known as the Ten Reêad latest 𝒏ov𝒆ls at n𝒐𝒐v/e/l/bi𝒏(.)com

Evils Treasured Techniques. 

With unmatched power and full of secrets, the Ten Evils Treasured Techniques are in no way inferior to the laws of the Immortal King. Cultivators of all races can still tap into their full potential, which has incited countless bloodshed across generations. 

Following the Ten Evils are the Pure Blood Ferocious Beasts, such as the Fearless Lion, Vermilion Bird, Zhu Yan, Peacock King, Dapeng, White Tiger, Suan Ni, Bi Fang, Pixiu, etc. 

After that are the Ancient Beasts, which have the potential to evolve; examples include the Nine-headed Lion and Xiao Bai. 

Following that are Species of the Ancient Times, including creatures like the Big Red Bird, Fire Crow, and the Suan Ni boon obtained by Stone Village belong to this life tier. 

"Suan Ni?" Jiang Hui suddenly paused. 

If he indeed was residing in the Perfect World, there would be a Suan Ni nearby. 

The Suan Ni, nearing its natural death, chose its tomb deep within the Great Wilderness. 

Suan Ni is not only categorized as Species of the Ancient Times, but is amongst the leaders within this category. It just so happens to meet all the requirements for breeding a dragon egg. 

An Epic Grade Dragon Egg likely contains invaluable treasures, making it an irresistible lure for Jiang Hui. 

Regardless of whether or not he'll succeed, he wants to give it a try—this is a perfect opportunity to ascertain whether this world is indeed perfect. 

What's most important, in Jiang Hui's estimations, it's likely still not time for the Suan Ni's moment of demise. 

The disturbances a Species of the Ancient Times would make before its death could move mountains and cause all beasts to flee for their lives overnight. Golden light would then illuminate the surrounding mountains. However, up until now, he had yet to observe any of these changes. 

The next morning, after the daily worship rituals ended, Jiang Hui immediately cast Huang Liang's Dream illusion on key figures in Liu Village like Old Man Lin, Lin Zhuang, and Lin Chen, pulling them into the illusionary world he carefully crafted. 

Apart from Old Man Lin, this was the first time Lin Zhuang, Lin Chen, and the rest witnessed Jiang Hui transformed by the illusion. Their hearts trembled and they remained transfixed for a long time. 

Standing resolute like a massive pinnacle, surrounded by twinkling stars, appearing as motes of dust, every single leaf shimmered radiantly. Heavenly sparks obstructed the sun, seemingly imprisoning the gods. 

Jiang Hui did not waste time and immediately told them about the Ancient Lost Breed and stated his requirements. 

The divine proclamation's massive voice was like thunder rolling from the underworld, echoing in the hearts of the crowd, shaking them awake. 

Lin Zhuang and the others quickly agreed. 

Afterwards, 

Jiang Hui cautioned Lin Zhuang and the others not to be greedy. If they truly found the Ancient Lost Breed Suan Ni, they shouldn't even attempt to snatch its Kingly Bone. As soon as they found what they needed, they should immediately withdraw.

Chapter 45 Competing for the Species of the Ancient Times 

Jiang Hui earnestly warned everyone. 

Stone Village has the protection of Ancestral Spiritualists. If his followers act too ruthlessly, it could potentially incur their wrath. 

Although their power is now a mere fraction of what it once was, having been ambushed by two Immortal Kings at their peak and driven to the Lower Realm, they are still formidable. If we act too excessively, there is the risk of a backlash, potentially ruining our own plans. 

After receiving instructions from Lord Willow God, Lin Zhuang and others did not dare to delay and hurriedly rushed towards Stone Village. 

They did not rashly reveal their presence, but lurked in the surroundings, each carrying sufficient food to survive in the wild for more than a month. 

What'S more, there was an abundance of food resources around, so they did not have to worry about going hungry. 

■What merits does Stone Village possess to be able to obtain the body of a creature like the Suan Ni, and even acquire the Suanni Cultivation Technique!By the side of a stream. 

Lin Zhuang and the others marveled, not doubting Lord Willow God's words in the slightest. They were simply amazed by the luck of the inhabitants of Stone Village, especially Lin Chen, whose face was a mix of envy and indignation. 

The Suan Ni was a Species of the Ancient Times, possessing traces of Ancient 

Beast blood in its body. Naturally powerful, it also had an amazing and powerful Treasured Technique. Every part of its body was a priceless treasure, especially its Ferocious Beast Blood, which was a great substance for body refinement. Its efficacy was over a dozen times that of ordinary Beast Blood. It was something beyond their reach. 

"Boom…" 

Just as Lin Zhuang and others were in conversation. 

From the distant mountain forest, suddenly there came a violent uproar, deafening, the sound echoing in the sky. 

The next moment. 

The ground shook as numerous terrified birds and beasts madly rushed out. 

The shaking earth, flying dust, shattered rocks, and snapped ancient trees… 

"Eldest brother, what happened?" A shocked Lin Chen asked. 

"It'S very possible that the Suan Ni Lord Willow God spoke about is on the verge of death and is looking for a place to lay its bones." Lin Xin Tong offered her conjecture. She was sensitive and quickly guessed the reason. 

Everyone quickly crossed two mountains of over a thousand meters, following the source of the noise. 

Behind a dense forest, a Ferocious Beast over ten meters in size suddenly came into everyone's view. 

This Ferocious Beast was extremely powerful. Its body emitted a brilliant golden light, its neck wrapped in a thick layer of golden fur. It resembled a divine lion, with dragon horns on its head and golden scales all over its body. As it slowly approached from a distance, even though standing afar, everyone could still sense the overwhelming ferocity emanating from this creature. 

The creature emitted a golden light that shredded countless Ferocious Beasts. 

Its fallout alone shattered the forests within a few kilometers, turning its surroundings into a forbidden zone of life. 

"It really is a Suan Ni! An Ancient Species on the verge of death!" 

Lin Chen silently exclaimed in his heart. He recognized the identity of this Ferocious Beast. Although the opponent was very strong and covered in dazzling Primitive runes, it was on the brink of death, similar to the setting sun's afterglow and would not last too long. 

Moreover, with the passage of time, Suan Ni would become increasingly frail until it was completely dead. 

Despite this, Lin Zhuang and the others still dared not get too close. 

The power of an Ancient Species was terrifying as the sea. Even if it was on the verge of dying, it could easily kill them. 

A few days later. 

The Suan Ni really seemed as if it had died, sitting motionlessly in the depths of the mountain. 

-Big brother, it seems like this Suan Ni is dead!" Lin Chen's breath grew ragged and his gaze at the Suan Ni was blood-red. 

Not just Lin Chen, everyone felt the same: they desperately wished to slaughter this Species of the Ancient Times that was on its last breath and bring its body back to Liu Village to serve as its foundation. 

But, in the end, they restrained themselves. 

Lord Willow God had warned them that this ancient species might be feigning death, intending to kill all of its old foes before it died. 

At the same time, Stonewood Village. 

Village Head Shi Yun Feng looked serious, with Shi Lin Hu and Shi Fei Jiao standing beside him. 

"Judging from the sound, the Suan Ni should really be on the brink of death. Once it truly dies, if we can obtain its primitive bones, it means our village will possess another treasured technique, which is even more terrifying and extraordinary. Stonewood Village will then become greater," he said. Geett the l𝒂test 𝒏𝒐vels on no/v/elbin(.)c/om

With his arms crossed, Shi Lin Hu was itching for a fight, desiring to go immediately, digging up the treasured bones from the Suan Ni in the mountain. 

The Treasured Technique of the Suan Ni, a Species of the Ancient Times, was far superior to anything Stonewood village had; if they acquired it, the village would ascend to greater heights in an instant. 

"Don't celebrate too early. The Suan Ni being a primitive species with proud bloodline, will absolutely not allow their clan's secret to be leaked. They are very likely to destroy the primitive runes within their bodies before they die!" said Shi Yun Feng. 

Shi Yun Feng in his youth had tried venturing beyond the Great Wilderness. Even though he came back severely injured and has yet to fully recover, he had gained the most experience and knew when to be on guard. 

"However, judging from the sound, the Suan Ni will probably truly die within a day or two. If its bloodline is pure enough, we may be able to use it for Little Dot's baptism when he turns five," he mused, his thoughts spinning. 

Little Dot's talent was the best he had ever seen in his life; even the genius disciples from great families could not match. The young child had not only mastered a treasured technique, but also had great strength. Hence, he needed the very best resources to nurture him. 

Despite being cautious and not liking to act rashly, Shi Yun Feng found it hard to remain calm at the sight of an ancient beast dying before his own eyes. 

As for the other young people in Stonewood Village, their eyes were already turning red, breaths rapid, gazes filled with anticipation, wishing to set off immediately. 

"The Ancient Beast is dead, buried in the mountains taking down numerous ferocious beasts, arranging a suitable burial ground for itself!" someone said. 

One day later. 

Someone brought back news, causing Stonewood village to instantly boil with excitement. 

That day. 

Stonewood Village took immediate action. 

With Shi Yun Feng, Shi Lin Hu, and Shi Fei Jiao leading, the villagers of Stonewood trooped into the depths of the Great Wilderness. 

Little Dot also came along. His strength was not at all inferior to the adults. Further, he had learned a terrifying treasured technique from the Green Scale Eagle, which might come in handy at crucial times. 

The people of Stonewood village traveled fast, arriving at the place where the Suan Ni had fallen in just a few days. 

However, they did not continue further, instead, choosing to climb a high mountain and observe the situation below. 

Just as the people from Stonewood Village arrived, Lin Zhuang and his fellows noticed them. They also noticed the people from other villages, and there were quite a lot of them. Clearly, they had been attracted by the news of the ancient Suan Ni's death as well. 

Lin Zhuang didn't pay much attention to the people of the other villages. His main focus was on the people of Stonewood Village. 

Lord Willow God had said that in the end, it was the people of Stonewood Village who won the Ancient Beast. And they needed to obtain the necessary materials from the hands of the Stonewood Village people. 

He was a bit uncertain as to why Lord Willow God placed such high importance on a small village like Stonewood! 

But since Lord Willow God deemed it important, then he should too..

Chapter 46: Smash to Death with One Punch

As Lin Zhuang and the others were secretly observing the people from Stone Village, a clash happened in the valley below. 

Nearly a hundred people burst out from the surrounding dense forest, people from the other villages, some of them trekking over long distances, only to seize the corpse of the Suan Ni. 

The Suan Ni's life had already been drained, its body completely withered, buried in these vast mountains. Its remaining treasure blood and treasured bones would become abandoned treasures where anyone who obtains just one of these could gain massive benefits, which makes them thrilled and insane. These people came out of their hiding places, first confronting each other for a moment, then without warning, they charged at each other and began to fight. 

The scene was filled with continuous shouts of killing. 

Just as these villagers were fighting fiercely, suddenly, five horrifying beasts leaped out from the surrounding valleys. 

Each one was as huge as a house, their enormous bodies emanating an overwhelming menace, they roared and eyed their prey hungrily. 

At the same time. 

A flying beast of prey descended from the sky. 

The moment the six beasts appeared, they charged directly at the most crowded area of people, and within an instant, more than ten people were bitten to death… 

Dazzlingly bright blood accompanied by shattered internal organs splattered everywhere, dyeing the surrounding lush green a crimson red. Violent and cruel, the air was filled with a thick, increasingly intense scent of blood. 

This was not the end. 

From the depths of the dense forest, an increasing number of fierce beasts rushed out. 

The long spotted mountain cats, whose heads had sharp horns, amazing strength, plus the gigantic Kui beast, as colossal as small hills, their roars are like war drums. 

Not far away, a pangolin more than eight or nine meters long directly broke through the mountainous rocks, smashing several people into a bloody pulp. 

A massive number of ferocious beasts surged from all directions, the number exceeding the combined population of the three villages. All were of the Wisdom Race. Each of them bathed in fresh blood, crazed, and possessed significant destructive power. 

These beasts did not only attack the human villagers but also other beasts. 

The corpse of the Suan Ni not only had immense attraction to humans but to the beasts, it was indeed a rare treasure and blood-food. 

The intense turmoil soon caught the attention of Lin Zhuang and his people. They furrowed their eyebrows and refocused their gaze on the burial ground of the Suan Ni. 

Those beasts were not too terrifying to them. Their physical bodies were simply robust, and they did not even possess any treasured technique, so they were not taken seriously. 

If it was purely a comparison of blood strength, they were confident they could slaughter any one of them. 

What startled Lin Zhuang and his people were the overwhelming numbers of these beasts, like a tidal wave, continuously surging from all directions and fiercely fighting over the body of the Suan Ni. 

"Lord Willow God was right after all, the corpse of the Suan Ni is even more alluring to the beasts of Wilderness." 

Tu Dequan was scared, and the beast robe on his back was soaked with cold sweat. 

After all he was still a boy of eight or nine years old. Even though he matured early, the scene in front of him was just too brutal. Those beasts were acting as if they were desperate, even when their bodies were torn apart, they still wanted to snatch the body of the Species of the Ancient Times, which greatly shocked him. 

"I don't know if it's my misperception, but I feel like there is a terrifying beast hidden in the shadows, watching in secret." 

Lin Zhuang's brow furrowed tightly as he scrutinized the surrounding area. 𝒂ll new st𝒐ries at n0ve/lbi/𝒏(.)c𝒐m

He felt a strong sense of oppression in the air, as if a more formidable beast was rushing over here, ready to snatch the body of the Suan Ni. 

Lin Chen also had the same illusion. 

The red fruits they had accidentally consumed years ago not only allowed them to accomplish swift body tempering in a short period of time but also enhanced their sixth sense invisibly. 

The Stone Village faced an attack as beasts charged in from all directions. Two ferocious beasts set their eyes on them, sprung out from the shadows, and launched an attack on the villagers. 

These were Piao, beasts resembling tigers, but thinner and more elongated, with gigantic flesh wings sprouting from their bellies, giving them a terribly ferocious appearance. 

As a species, they are usually abandoned by tigers from the moment of their birth. By all logic, they shouldn't be able to survive in the Wilderness, but if they do manage to grow up, they become even more terrifying than regular beasts. 

The appearance of two Piaos immediately threw the villagers into panic, and two of them were instantly disemboweled as they failed to dodge in time. 

Little Dot, whose eyes were filled with rage, charged up using the Treasured Technique of the Green Scale Eagle, directly killing the two Piaos. 

"What a terrifying child!" 

Although Lin Zhuang's focus had shifted, he had been keeping an eye on Stone Village the whole time. 

He had watched the entire spectacle of Little Dot attacking and was shocked. The child seemed to be only three or four years old, yet he had already learned to use a Treasured Technique so proficiently, killing two adult Piaos in one stroke of fury. 

That talent seemed even more fearsome than Tu Wa Zi s! 

As Lin Zhuang was contemplating, a ferocious beast ignorantly set its sights on them. 

It was the Pangolin. After slaughtering multiple people, it burrowed straight through the mountain and charged towards them with an imposing manner. "Looking for death!" Lin Zhuang's eyes narrowed slightly as he charged forward, barehanded. 

Even though the Pangolin seemed terrifying, it was still just a regular beast, only relying on its tough body and sharp claws. 

"Boom!" 

Midway, Lin Zhuang leaped into the air, balled up his hand into a fist, and bashed down fiercely. 

A loud bang echoed. 

Under the full force of tens of thousands of pounds, the skull of the Pangolin was smashed into pieces-the brain punctured and caused a gory mix of white and red to scatter on the ground. 

"Roar!" 

A wild cat beast that had been preparing to attack saw this scene, howled mournfully, and immediately turned to run. 

Ferocious beasts belong to the Wisdom Race. Even though ordinary beasts couldn't yet compare to humans, they had moved beyond the primitive instinct-based actions, knowing what could provoke and what couldn't, possessing some self-thinking ability. 

In their eyes, this human who could kill a beast with a single punch was undoubtedly an intimidating presence! 

"The body of this Pangolin could be used to temper the bodies of many children in the village." 

Lin Zhuang tapped the enormous dead body beside him, and the idea suddenly sparked in his mind. 

The beasts in the valley were all fighting over the Suan Ni's body. Once this turmoil subsided, countless bodies would be left behind. Unlike that of regular beasts, the bodies of these ferocious ones were valuable treasures. The beast meat could be used to stave off hunger, and the beast blood, internal organs, spinal cord, brain, etc., could be used for the children in the village to have a Medicine bath. 

Judging by the current terrible situation, by the time it was over, the remaining beast blood, beast bones, and other materials could probably be enough for every villager, regardless of age or gender, to have one or two or even more Medicine baths. 

The bodies were simply too numerous. Just within a short period, no less than ten beasts had been killed, their bodies were carelessly strewn around like unwanted rubbish..