There are not many clan members in the surviving clan. The total number of people, old and young, is less than 300. Women and children account for half of them, as well as a group of elders and disabled clan members with limited mobility. In fact, the surviving clan only has a few combat forces that can be used.
When the number reaches sixty, these people become the pillars of the surviving family and the suppliers of food for everyone.
At this moment, in the ancestral hall of the bereaved clan, a group of clan elders headed by the clan leader sit side by side at the front. Then there are the young and strong men of the bereaved clan, all of them are full of blood and fierce.
"Chief, you are old, so you don't need to go this time. With me and Zhuzi here, we will definitely bring that ferocious beast back to Xiao Chi as a sacrificial gift." A young and strong man stared at the old patriarch with confidence.
persuaded.
The speaker was Zhong Shan, one of the two most powerful men in the surviving clan. He could lift a boulder weighing more than 10,000 kilograms with his bare hands. His archery skills were astonishing. He was a strong man in the clan who had hunted many ferocious beasts and spiritual creatures.
The big men present were all staring at the old patriarch. They were all brought up by the old patriarch and the elders. They all respected the patriarch and the elders very much. When they were young, they used their own strength just like they do now.
Blood and life to support the entire surviving family.
The old patriarch frowned slightly and said: "You all know that the beasts you are hunting this time are not the beasts on the barren mountains. Besides, this is related to Xiaochi's sacrificial ceremony, and there is no room for failure."
"Xiao Chi was born in our surviving family. There is no way to compare with the children of the rich family and cannot get the best training. This will have a great impact on Xiao Chi's future. Whether our surviving family can get out of this barren mountain depends on Xiao Chi's first
The foundation stone of this sacrifice is not solid." The old patriarch seemed to have made up his mind. He did not want the third child of the God King's bloodline to finally appear in the clan to have his talents buried due to their incompetence.
"Old Patriarch, there were two children of the God King's blood in our family. At that time, our family was much stronger than it is now, and we also worked hard to cultivate it. But what did we get in exchange?" Seeing the old patriarch's firm attitude, for a moment,
Zhu sighed a little.
Before Zhong Chi appeared, the surviving family also had two children with the blood of the God King. The surviving family at that time was much more powerful than it is now, and both children eventually became extremely powerful men. But what did the surviving family get?
"How presumptuous!" The old patriarch suddenly looked stern and excited when he heard this.
"With the blood of the God King, we naturally have to follow the footsteps of our ancestors. As the surviving people, we should unconditionally cultivate the children of the God King's blood. This is our responsibility and our mission!" The old patriarch suddenly became
Extremely serious.
Zhong Zhu didn't expect that his words would make the old patriarch so excited. He immediately lowered his head in fear and stopped making any sound.
"None of you are allowed to mention the past two God King bloodline holders from now on, especially in front of Xiao Chi. Do you hear me clearly?" the old patriarch warned everyone.
All the strong men in the group nodded in agreement and did not dare to disobey.
"Okay, let's all go back and get ready. I will take you to the barren mountain in person tomorrow morning." The old patriarch murmured at last, calming down his excited expression, and suddenly there was some indescribable vicissitudes and desolation on his face.
After a group of big men left, a clan elder comforted the old clan leader and said: "They are all still young and vigorous, and it is normal to have this idea. clan leader, please don't be so upset."
At this moment, there were only the old patriarch and a few clan elders in the ancestral hall, and the old patriarch also sighed deeply. In fact, there had been two children in the clan who inherited the blood of the God King, but those two children did not lead the surviving clan.
To regain their glory, on the contrary, because of the training of those two children, the surviving family became weaker and weaker.
More than once, a clan member like Zhong Zhu raised questions. However, every person who raised questions would be severely criticized by the clan leader and clan elders. It was not until they became clan leaders and clan elders that they understood that the clan leader and clan elders at that time
Why would Lao criticize so harshly?
What is most important to support the growth and survival of a bereaved family?
A belief, a belief that can unite everyone. Without this belief, how can the tribe come together when facing many survival difficulties and many contradictions?
The biggest belief that has allowed the weak tribe of the survivors to survive to this day is naturally their only pride, the existence of their deceased ancestor, a great god-king.
Therefore, every child of the God King’s bloodline represents not only the gift of growth, but more importantly, the continuation of the tribe’s beliefs. Like a miracle, it soothes the hearts of every tribe member and strengthens the faith that the tribe members adhere to.
Belief.
"Don't worry, I know Zhuzi and the others are just talking casually. We all see how they treat Xiaochi on weekdays. I will take them to hunt ferocious beasts tomorrow, and the village needs you to take more care of it." The old patriarch said silently.
, in fact, he didn't know whether Zhong Chi's existence could change the current situation of the surviving family. He didn't even know whether Zhong Chi would be like the first two children of the God King's bloodline, who would never come back after leaving the ancient city.
Why didn't the previous child come back? Was he dead, or had he forgotten the clansman who nurtured him out of the ancient city? Or had other unspeakable difficulties? All this is a mystery, a mystery that the clansmen are unwilling to mention.
He would use the words "Looking for the footprints of his ancestors" to appease himself and his clan members.
The next day, early in the morning, the clan leader led his clan members out of the ancient city and walked towards the barren mountains. This time they were not hunting for food, but to hunt ferocious beasts and prepare for Zhong Chi's sacrificial ceremony.
Zhong Chi lives in the patriarch's house. His father died in a wild beast attack two years ago during a hunting trip, and his mother died not long after giving birth to him due to infertility. Nowadays, there is only one second-generation relative who has a direct bloodline with Zhong Chi.
uncle.
In the morning, the children worked hard together in the cold morning breeze. Until the morning exercise was over, Zhong Chi also asked Zhong Hu with a questioning look on his face: "Brother Hu Zi, is there any big action in the clan today? Why are you so connected?"
Grandpa, the patriarch, has gone out in person?"
Zhong Hu's huge body is full of explosive power. Many adults say that Zhong Hu will become a great strong man in the village in the future and will catch up with his father Zhong Shan. However, this Zhong Hu is just like his appearance.
The thick man didn't think too much at the moment and said bluntly: "Isn't it true? It is said that the clan leader personally led a team to the barren mountain, seemingly to hunt a ferocious beast!"
"Ferocious beast?" As soon as these words came out, Zhong Chi's little face showed an expression of shock and fear.
What does the ferocious beast represent? The ferocious beast is a powerful existence that makes countless ferocious beasts surrender and tremble. When it is angry, all beasts are frightened and shaken for hundreds of miles. It is the tyrant in the mountain forest, ferocious and ferocious, and can tear ferocious beasts alive.
Devour spiritual things.
"Brother Huzi, why does the clan leader want to hunt ferocious beasts?" Zhong Chi is not stupid. He has long heard someone in the clan say that he will be six years old soon, and when he is six years old, he will receive his first sacrifice.
.
Sacrifice is something that every child must experience. Sacrifice is a mysterious and powerful ritual that cleanses oneself and enhances one's own potential. It must have the essence and blood of powerful beasts, as well as many heavenly materials and earthly treasures to brew it.
Only by using the precious medicine as a guide can the child get a new life during the sacrifice.
Moreover, the more precious and powerful the medicine is, the better the effect of the sacrifice will be and the more potential will be stimulated. Of course, the premise of all this must be within the range that the child can bear, otherwise it will be counterproductive.
leading to tragedy.
"Brother Huzi, is it for my sacrificial ceremony?" Zhong Chi quickly thought of it.
Zhong Hu nodded and said: "It should be so, otherwise who would provoke the beast?"
Adults often teach children that although the beasts around the ancient city are dangerous, they are not the most terrifying. The most terrifying ones are the beasts on the barren mountains. When encountering beasts, even the most powerful hunters in the tribe have no choice but to run for their lives.
If you're lucky, you'll get some blood and injuries at most, but if you're not lucky, you may be torn apart and eaten alive by ferocious beasts at any time.
The ferocious beast is definitely one of the most dangerous existences around the ancient city, and it is the most taboo thing for the tribesmen. However, now the tribe members actually want to hunt ferocious beasts for Zhong Chi. Just thinking about it makes Zhong Chi scared.
.
"No, I must stop the patriarch and the others from hunting ferocious beasts. This is too dangerous." Zhong Chi immediately ignored it, let go of his little feet and ran quickly towards the outside of the village.
"Xiao Chi, what are you doing? Come back quickly..." Zhong Hu realized that he had said something he shouldn't have said. Outside the village is a desolate ancient city, where many beasts and spiritual creatures live. Not to mention that Xiao Chi is just a
It is very dangerous for a five-year-old child, even an adult in the village, to go out alone.
"Brother Xiao Tie, it's not good, Xiao Chi ran away from the village!" Zhong Hu shouted to Zhong Tie and others not far away while chasing Zhong Chi.
Although Zhong Chi is young, he has inherited the blood of the God King. He is extremely talented and so fast that even Zhong Hu can't catch up. Just after Zhong Tie and others heard Zhong Hu's voice, Zhong Chi had already
We are almost at the entrance of the village.
"not good!"
"Let's chase Xiao Chi back. Wild beasts are everywhere outside the village. It's too dangerous for Xiao Chi to go out."
Immediately, Zhong Tie led several older children in the village and quickly chased towards the entrance of the village. The younger children also wanted to catch up, but were stopped by Zhong Tie and others.
At this moment, the clan leader, leading a hunting team of sixty people, had already left the ancient city and headed towards the barren mountain.
The barren mountains are huge, with overgrown plants and rugged rocks. From time to time, you can hear the calls of wild beasts.
"Zhuzi, tell the clansmen to be careful. There are too many plants here, and there may be spiritual objects hidden there." The old clan leader has rich experience. If they see plants everywhere now, they usually hide spiritual objects.
Spiritual creatures, on the surface, look just like those non-psychic plants. If you don't get close, you can't tell them apart at all. Spiritual creatures are more terrifying than the beasts in the mountains. They are extremely weird and will launch sudden attacks silently.
As the old patriarch spoke, a faint light flickered in his eyes, like stars in the night sky, full of unspeakable mystery.