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Chapter 583 Awakening
The interior of the cave was more spacious than I had imagined, and the floor was flat.

But right around this seemingly smooth stone wall, you might suddenly see sections of pale white bones, protruding from the ground or extending from the stone wall, their shapes curving in different ways.

It gives the feeling of being inside the body of a huge skeleton.

And indeed, this was the place inside the head of that ferocious wind falcon beast.

Torches burning brightly were stuck in the surrounding stone walls.

These torches are all made from the oil of a savage beast called the Xuan Turtle. It is extremely durable, produces little smoke and a stable flame. A fist-sized amount of oil can burn for half a month.

The firelight was brighter than that of ordinary torches, illuminating the entire cave as if it were daytime.

This item is an essential lighting device for the barbarians in this vast wilderness.

In the center of the cave, on the open ground, there was a small mountain of various creature corpses piled up haphazardly.

Several ferocious beasts resembling giant wolves had their fangs bared, and congealed blood stained the fur on their necks black.

A giant snake with blue scales and a single horn on its head lay paralyzed at the top.

The bluish-black scales looked as if they were cast from steel.

But at this moment, a shocking laceration in his abdomen almost severed him in two, and dark red blood was still gushing out, soaking the ground beneath him and emitting a strong and primal stench of blood.

These were all ferocious beasts.

The carcasses of these ferocious beasts ranged in size from over ten meters to as short as two meters.

They appeared to have just been killed and transported here; some were even still twitching slightly.

More than ten people stood solemnly to one side.

These people were completely different from the villagers of Fengxi Village around them, who were covered in variegated animal skins.

They were all tall and strong, wearing rough armor sewn from the scales of ferocious beasts, holding blood-stained spears tightly in their hands, and their bodies were covered with dried dark bloodstains.

They were members of the Wind-Swept Village hunting team.

Judging from the traces of battle and bloodstains left on their bodies, it was no easy task to hunt so many ferocious beasts.

"Little Feng Qi, Little Phoenix is ​​here! Come over quickly."

As soon as Hu Qi and his companion entered, the other villagers couldn't help but look over.

Their eyes revealed a kind smile.

The village, nestled in this desolate wilderness, struggles to survive in this dangerous place.

They naturally don't fight amongst themselves; they're generally quite united.

and.

The two siblings, Feng Qi and Feng Huang, are both born with natural bone markings, making them geniuses that are rare to see even once in a century.

There is naturally no need to antagonize them.

The two walked up to a woman, and Phoenix suddenly threw herself into her arms, calling out affectionately:
"Auntie!"

Hu Qi also called out.

He looked calm and composed, without the slightest hint of reluctance.

After all, it was this woman who gave birth to him, so this form of address is both appropriate and reasonable.

The woman was indeed A-Yun, and her appearance had not changed much compared to before.

When Hu Qi was conceived in her body, the spiritual essence that nourished her not only prevented her from losing vitality due to childbirth, but also allowed her to quickly recover to her original state, and even surpassed her former physical strength.

Now her skin is radiant and her spirit is clear; she still looks like a teenage girl.

"good!"

Ah Yun smiled gently and reached out to pat the two of them on the head.

"The sacrificial ceremony is about to begin, be quiet!"

"Yes, Mother!"

Phoenix responded.

Hu Qi's gaze shifted slightly.

On the way here.

He already knew about this trip.

That is the annual sacrificial ceremony.

However, the sacrifices here are not for commemorating ancestors.

It's something else entirely.

Think of this.

He looked at the stone wall at the very front.

There, nestled, was a bead that looked like an emerald.

That thing was the very thing that fell inside the body of that wind falcon that perished here.

It is said to be the spirit of the wind falcon.

This is also the origin of the name Fengxi Village.

The spirit worship here is an offering to these spirits, hoping that they will continue to protect the village.

'Spirit' is just a name, not a specific thing.

A tree, a stone, or even a living mythical beast.

Any entity that possesses the ability to protect barbarians can be called a 'spirit'.

Finding a guardian spirit is something that all the barbarians in the Great Wilderness must do.

Without the protection of 'spirits'.

It could easily attract other powerful ancient alien species or ferocious beasts to invade.

"Alright! Now that everyone's here, let's begin!"

At this time.

An old woman holding a black wooden cane, standing at the front of the crowd, spoke.

This person is no one else.

It was the same old woman who had performed the sacrificial ceremony during the delivery.

She is also the village chief of Fengxi Village, and her name is Fengling.

In fact, they are considered to be two of the strongest people in Fengxi Village.

As for the other one, it is his physical father, Feng Jiao.

As the captain of the hunting team, his strength goes without saying.

The people here call themselves 'barbarians' and belong to the barbarian race.

They have lived in the wilderness for generations, and the blood of various ferocious beasts flows in their veins to varying degrees.

This bloodline is the source of the barbarians' strength.

This is also an important reason why they have been able to continue for generations in this cruel wilderness and have never become extinct.

While the simple barbarians were physically strong, they were far from being able to hunt ferocious beasts.

To continue becoming stronger, the only way is to become a barbarian cultivator.

Barbarian cultivation can be divided into four realms: Blood Coagulation, Spirit Opening, Bone Creation, and Barbarian Soul.

The ferocious beasts in this vast wilderness should more accurately be called exotic beasts.

There is also a hierarchy.

However, their social hierarchy is not as clearly defined as that of the barbarians.

From low to high, they are divided into four categories: savage beasts, ferocious beasts, ancient exotic species, and the legendary pure-blooded true villains.

Among them, the most common are savage beasts.

These are also the most numerous and most common creatures in the Great Wilderness. Basically, apart from being larger and faster, they are nothing special and belong to the bottom of the food chain in the Great Wilderness.

These ferocious beasts are far more powerful than ordinary savage beasts, possessing various special abilities.

However, the difference in strength between such entities is significant.

The weaker ones can't even defeat ordinary beasts, like Phoenix's pet bird, despite possessing the ability to control fire.

However, its power is actually not strong; it is only enough to ignite a fire.

As for the powerful ferocious beasts, they are extremely terrifying, even comparable to fully-formed ancient alien species.

An ancient and unique species, its body flows with a bloodline originating from an ancient divine beast.

Almost all of them can dominate their peers, and once they reach adulthood and transform into their complete form, they are even more capable of dominating the Great Wilderness and joining the ranks of top overlords.

However, even though the ancient alien species are powerful, they also have natural enemies and nemesis.

In the vast wilderness, there are also some exceptionally gifted and ferocious beasts that can defy the heavens and slay beings with ancient bloodlines.

The most terrifying of all is the pure-blooded true culprit.

If we say that the ancient alien species were merely descendants who inherited a trace of divine blood,
The pure-blooded true culprit is the true bloodline of an ancient divine beast, an innate supreme being, possessing the power of a divine beast.

Even newborn cubs can easily tear apart adult ancient alien species, displaying unparalleled ferocity.

As for ordinary ferocious beasts, they are like grass and ants in front of it, not even worthy of looking up at it.

However, fundamentally, it is not the realm system of the Great Wilderness cultivators, nor the level classification of these strange beasts within the Great Wilderness.

In Hu Qi's view, the root cause lies in the power of bloodline.

The strength of one's bloodline determines the heights one can reach in the end, as well as the extent of one's power.

Both Feng Jiao and Feng Ling belong to the second stage of the barbarian cultivation realm, the Spirit Opening Realm.

Because of the unique nature of ferocious beasts, some are strong and some are weak, hunting them is not impossible. Of course, this only applies to ferocious beasts.

There is no way to defeat the more powerful ancient alien species. If such a being were to appear, it could easily annihilate the entire Wind Extinguishing Village.

As for the strongest pure-blooded true culprit, Hu Qi had only heard of it in the past five years and had never seen one, according to the elders in Fengxi Village.

Deep within the Great Wilderness, traces of the true culprit may exist.

soon.

Led by the village elder named Feng Ling, all the villagers knelt down and kowtowed devoutly to the enshrined bead.

The deep, unified sound of prayer echoed continuously in this space.

However, Hu Qi stood there without moving, while the surrounding villagers seemed to be oblivious to his presence.

Even the two people closest to him did not notice anything.

This scene occurred intentionally by Hu Qi using the distorted light.

Although his cultivation has not fully recovered, given his Dao Fruit level, it would be inappropriate for him to kneel down rashly.

It's not something that can be easily endured.

If he really does that, it could very likely cause a backlash, directly destroying the 'spirit' protecting Fengxi Village.

In Hu Qi's view, this 'spirit' was the lingering soul of the wind falcon.

The reason it was able to protect and bless Wind-Swept Village is perhaps because this Wind Falcon was powerful enough in its lifetime.

This wisp of 'spirit' can mobilize this aura to intimidate the surrounding ferocious beasts, preventing them from approaching.

At this time.

Accompanied by kneeling and prayer.

The numerous ferocious beast carcasses piled up were visibly shriveling up, their blood and life force being rapidly drained away.

The bluish-green bead embedded in the stone wall suddenly emitted a hazy glow.

As the light swirled, it vaguely coalesced into the phantom of a blue-green bird. It raised its head and cried out, its voice as clear and melodious as heavenly music, piercing through the clouds, as if it wanted to shatter the entire sky.

next second.

Bang!
These rays of light suddenly shattered, turning into tiny specks of light that scattered down.

These points of light fell on ordinary barbarian villagers and nothing happened.

However, when it came to those barbarian children around five years old, it was like Mars meeting dry grass.

It illuminated its entire body, and a layer of crystalline light shone on its surface.

The surrounding villagers did not make any move when they saw this; instead, they looked at the barbarian children.

As if expecting something.

suddenly.

A radiant light shone from the little chubby boy.

It transformed into a strange beast above their heads.

It looks like a wildcat, but has nine tails and four ears, and its eyes are on its back.

"It's Huan!"

Someone recognized the appearance of the strange beast.

The tone was somewhat regretful.

Huan is not a ferocious beast, but just an ordinary savage beast. Its only ability is to imitate various sounds.

This is another reason for the sacrifice.

That is to use the power of 'spirit' to perform a spirit awakening ceremony on these barbarians who have reached the age of five.

The barbarians have mixed bloodlines, and Qi Ling can select the most concentrated bloodline and activate it.

The stronger a barbarian cultivator's bloodline, the higher their potential for future growth and the stronger they will be.

Subsequently.

The remaining dozen or so children were also successfully awakened one after another.

These strange beasts have different appearances.

However, they are all just phantom images of savage beast bloodlines.

Only one barbarian boy with thick eyebrows and big eyes possessed the bloodline of a ferocious beast.

What he awakened was a two-headed wolf-shaped ferocious beast that no one had ever seen before.

The Great Wilderness is home to many strange beasts, and ferocious beasts of unknown origin are not uncommon.

However, this ferocious beast could spew wind blades from its mouth, clearly indicating that it was by no means weak even among ferocious beasts.

Suddenly, at this moment.

A burst of light erupted, the source of which was none other than the Phoenix.

The light receded, transforming into a strange, mythical bird above her head.

Its body is predominantly red and golden yellow, as if it were composed of blazing flames. When its wings are spread, each feather shimmers with a golden halo, and the tips of its tail feathers are deep red, like flowing lava.

Most remarkably, it has two pupils in its eyes.

In the instant it appeared.

It then illuminated the entire cave wall.

It even let out a clear, melodious cry.

It was as if metal and stone were clashing.

Clang!
The instant I heard the call.

Everyone seemed to feel a warmth spread through their bodies, as if they had shed something, and their spirits became much more energetic.

The instant it appeared.

The pearl that was originally embedded in the stone wall lit up again, and the figure of the wind falcon appeared.

Instead of taking flight as usual, it lowered its head and folded its wings, bowing respectfully in the direction of the phoenix.

The roc perched on the phoenix's shoulder trembled violently.

"The bird resembles a chicken, and its cry is like that of a phoenix. This... this could be the Chongming Bird!"

Feng Ling, holding a wooden staff, examined the object carefully for a moment before hesitatingly speaking.

She looked shocked, as if she had seen a ghost in broad daylight.

Hear the words.

The people standing around all looked puzzled.

Clearly, none of them had ever heard of it.

What is this Chongming bird?

Feng Jiao, who was standing to the side, asked.

He knew that the village chief had visited larger tribes when he was young, so he naturally had a broader perspective.

Feng Ling did not speak immediately.

Instead, he paused for a moment before his expression became complicated.

"I only heard about this by chance in the Tianlin tribe. I don't know the specifics. The only information I do know is that the Chongming Bird is a true divine beast!"

The words fell.

The surroundings were so quiet you could hear them, and everyone stared at Feng Huang in shock.

Doesn't this mean that the other party has awakened at least an ancient alien bloodline, or even possibly a true pure-blooded culprit?

It should be noted that the highest bloodline awakened in the history of their Wind-Swept Village was only at the level of a ferocious beast.

"Truly a genius born with natural bone patterns!"

"I've known since I was little that Little Phoenix is ​​extraordinary!"

"With such a prodigy in our Fengxi Village, how can we not prosper!"

Coming to their senses, everyone's faces lit up with joy, and they all began to praise Phoenix.

Standing still, the five-year-old Phoenix listened to these words.

He unconsciously straightened his back, unable to suppress the corners of his mouth from smiling.

With a hint of smugness in his eyes, he couldn't help but cast a provocative glance at Hu Qi beside him.

That seemed to be saying, "See? The bloodline I've awakened is that of a divine beast."

Seeing this, everyone turned their attention to Hu Qi, who was standing to the side.

They were curious too.

What kind of bloodline will awaken in this brother born of the same mother, who also has bone markings?
It seemed that they had sensed what everyone was thinking.

next second.

Hu Qi's body suddenly shone with a crystalline light.

The flowing light swirled and condensed behind him, eventually transforming into a gigantic black serpent, its dark scales gleaming with a chilling aura in the light.

Its scarlet snake eyes looked down, filled with coldness and naked greed, as if it wanted to devour everything.

The instant it appeared.

The light emanating from the Crying Bird suddenly dimmed.

(End of this chapter)