Ancient World

Chapter Three: Sacrificing to the Spirits

The altar was built of huge stones.It's very spacious.Built next to a broken old willow tree, it was now piled high with wild boar.It is like a small mountain.

bright redThe blood stained the megalithic platform red, flowing along the carvings on its surface, a vibrant red, especially given its size.long,coldShimmering scales and menacing horns, etc.It was shocking; a desolate, primordial atmosphere rushed towards us.

Under the leadership of the old clan chief, the men of ShicunoldThey prayed together, asking for the willow tree's protection. This was a solemn sacrificial process, and it was a tradition that was performed after every hunt.

charred treesIt was as silent as ever, without any reaction, and no offerings were taken as usual, but many villagers knew that it was a spirit!

Finally, the sacrificial ceremony was over, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their joyful smiles returning as they began to move the fierce beasts.ofReady to go releaseCutting.

"It's been many years, and there hasn't been a spirit offering.""If we offer sacrifices once, is it necessary to perform rituals every time?"

oneNian muttered softly.

"You brat!"say what! "

His father glared angrily with his large, round eyes, and swung his fist...She was about to punch him with her big hand.

The old clan chief waved his hand to stop them and said softly, "The spirit we worship and offer sacrifices to is precious because of our sincerity. Only when we treat it with devotion will it protect and bless our village."

Nian's face flushed red, and he hurriedly said, "Clan leader, it's not that I'm not sincere, it's just that I feel that spirit worship doesn't seem to need these offerings, it's never..."I've used it.

"The thought is what counts."

Shi Yunfeng patted him on the shoulder and explained earnestly.

Sacrificing to spirits, also"Spirit of Sacrifice" is a shortened term for the "spirit of sacrifice and offering" of a tribe. It protects the village and deters the ferocious beasts in the wilderness..

The elders in the clan still remember that another spirit they worshipped decades ago was different; it was a strange stone that would lose most of the offerings each time they were presented.It is absorbed by it.

One night, the old willow tree came, and the strange stone chose to leave.

Everything changed because of this.

Thinking back to that rainy night, the old clan chief was somewhat dazed. At that time, he was still a...Years ago, I witnessed that shocking scene firsthand.Horrible scenes.

That night, lightning flashed and thunder roared, torrential rain poured down, the storm raged to its fury, striking down many mountains and sending floods surging like a raging sea.likeThey were running wildly; the scene was terrifying.

It was at that moment that a towering willow tree appeared from the clouds, bathed in a sea of thunder, and swirling around the mountains.Lightning flashed, and thousands of willow branches turned intoOne after another, blazing divine chains pierced...It covered the entire sky, as if it were fighting against something.

Finally, the big willow tree broke, completely...charred black,From its small size to its current size, it fell and pierced...In the village of Shi, the lightning disappeared and the torrential rain subsided.

That very night, the strange stone that the village had been worshipping and offering sacrifices to left.

Every time he thought of it, the old clan chief felt a pang of sadness.The old willow tree was not moved from other large tribes or mountains and marshes.Instead, it descended from the sky and was damaged by an endless sea of lightning; few people in the village knew this.

In the first few decades, it passedIt was charred black, devoid of any life, as if it were completely dead, until ten years ago...Release oneNew green shoots, and then nothing more.

"You brats, watch out! It's not easy to get these fierce creatures..."theirThere are also incredibly precious tendons and some bones; don't let them be lost.magnificent. "

The old clan chief came to his senses and gave some instructions.

The young and strong men of the tribe, their silver knives gleaming, were cutting through the giant...It occasionally emitted clanging sounds, sparks flew everywhere, and a huge...The skeletonIt's amazing.

Someone had already prepared a large earthenware jar to collect what was preserved inSpecial partsThis is excellent.This is a highly potent tonic, extremely rare and precious.

This pileAmong them, the Pixiu is the most precious, although it is only a descendant and is far inferior to others.The Pixiu royal family possesses a pure lineage, yet it still contains a portion of true essence.Its value is astonishing.

It's been a long time since we last captured a Pixiu, this fierce creature.More than two years have passed. They are too ferocious and powerful; a single swipe of their claws can kill a strong person.Fate is truly difficult to deal with; it is ferocious and terrifying.

It can be said that this harvest wasIt's astonishing.

"Hmm, the true essence preserved in the horns of this two-headed fire rhinoceros..."That's incredibly amazing, no less impressive than that Pixiu!

An old man personallyThe knife unlocked the hard part beneath the rhinoceros horn.Like gold and stoneA stream flowed outCrimson red like fireSuch truth.

Suddenly, thatIt actually turned intoA cluster of red light, aA two-headed fire rhinoceros, as long as a palm, appeared, its body...Crimson red, lifelike, roaring with rage.

"Good stuff, this is really..."medicineExtremely powerful, no less so than that Pixiu!

The old man with the knife laughed heartily and quickly used the earthenware pot to put the rhinoceros...It was put inside, and the mouth of the jar was sealed tightly.

"Chief, the horn of this dragon-horned elephant is also a valuable item. When we found it, it was already on its last legs, otherwise we really wouldn't have been able to save it."

A young man said.

Shi Yunfeng nodded and said, "It's really rare. The pair of dragon horns on its head have been growing for quite some time. If you carefully chisel them off, they'll be a rare and precious medicine for strengthening bones."

Kuialone"That tendon is incredibly strong; you couldn't cut it with an axe."

"They're all good stuff."

Be careful, you brat, don't let the flying python's wings...treasureWhat a waste!

The clansmen were overjoyed, their faces beaming with smiles.

Only a group of children allThey ran away like a whirlwind, because they knew that these so-called...Most of the medicine and bone medicine will be used on themUp, it's about to start again.He was guilty.

Half an hour later, suddenlyThe precious medicinal herbs growing on the hillside had just been harvested. The clan chief and several elders nodded in satisfaction, collected the pottery jars, and took them away.reason.

So many huntersMarinate some for a while, then smoke and cook.Do a portion.

An experienced elderly person spoke up.

So many fierceThe food was piled up like a small mountain, more than the entire village could eat in many days. If it spoiled, it would be a huge waste, especially for food.For some villagers facing shortages, this is absolutely unacceptable.

Each householdPeople started to step forward and divideThey all wore genuine smiles. The men who had been worried about going out had not only returned safely, but had also gained so much...This is the greatest gift from heaven.

Smoke curled from the chimneys of each household, and after half an hour, bursts of smoke began to rise.The aroma wafted from the iron pots simmering in each household.The pieces were almost rotten, and the children couldn't wait any longer.

And roasted over a fireIt began to turn golden and shiny, dripping oil that sizzled as it fell into the fire. Even the burly men couldn't resist and started...Hand-tornBiting fullflowTheir appetites were greatly stimulated.

"Kid, this is a Pixiu."Eating more of this will give you great strength; it's a rare and precious food.ah. "

"Eat more, you brat, this is a two-headed rhinoceros!"Eat more of these foods to make your skin and bones as strong as iron; don't eat that useless tree pig..

Various fierceFor the villagers' eveningServed food,humanThe aroma wafted through the streets, enticing people to eat.likeLaughter filled the air, and the whole village was filled with joy.