After a century of worship, I became the ancestor of the tribe.

Chapter 234 Land Transformation

Having benefited greatly from the Zhongshan site, Huotang also became interested in other sites in Daidi.

Just because the people of Daidi can't find him doesn't mean he can't find Zhiyan.

And then there's that bunch of filthy worms, those beasts, what do they even know about witchcraft?
Although Huotang didn't understand it, that didn't stop him from knowing the effects of witchcraft.

This aligns with Shen Can's idea: digging up things hidden underground can not only enhance the power of the Blazing Flame, but also be used in the Dai region.

For example, turning Xingchen Mountain into a strong fortress and expanding the scale of the torch relay.

Purifying the polluted areas in the mountains and expanding the space for survival and cultivation is only the first step.

Next, the Star Mountain area will also become an experimental field for Blazing Flame, where everything from small-scale witchcraft spells and restrictions to large-scale witchcraft formations will be tested.

"The most famous artifact in Daiji is the Ōsawa shipwreck."

Lu Yang pulled out a piece of animal hide from the animal hide scrolls he handed to Huo Tang. The writing on it was already blurred, indicating that the animal hide scrolls had been read and examined repeatedly over a long period of time.

Indeed, these relics have been searched by the past masters of Xingchen Mountain, as well as other inherited mountains and grotto heavens.

Every so often, a new group of people will embark on this treasure hunt again.

They even searched for earthworms.

Over thousands of years, some relics have been exposed due to the erosion of time and the damage to their spiritual seals, while others have been found directly.

However, no one has ever found the remains related to the shipwreck in Daze.

Even now, the story of a group of people who sailed east across the Great Marsh is still told in the region.

Rumor has it that the various tribes that fled eastward gathered together, preparing to unite their strength to move eastward and find a new place to live, but they encountered a giant beast in the great swamp and were all overthrown.

Later, some people managed to escape from the swamp, which is how the news of the shipwreck in the swamp spread.

Huotang looked at the map drawn on the animal hide. It looked alright, but in reality, it was not very useful.

It involves marking several islands on a body of water as points, and then searching around the islands – it's not much different from finding a needle in a haystack.

The inspected waters were marked in black, indicating that the corresponding waters could not be found.

This aimless search is more like taking a chance.

Huotang thought that if Jinwu came again and evaporated some of the water in the Great Swamp, it might be easier to find.

Besides the shipwreck in Daze, there are also the Jiangyan clan's relics, the relics of the master craftsman Xuan Yang, the relics of Tianpo Mountain, the relics of the Zhenjian Bobu clan... These are all relatively famous.

As for the other rumored relics, there are hundreds in total.

This shows that when the Tulou (土蓮) swallowed up the various tribes of Dai, each tribe was thinking about making a comeback.

Legend has it that the Jiangyan clan's relics contain a fifth-tier divine weapon, which is the relic that Jiangyan Cave Heaven has been searching for all these years.

The Jiangyan clan of Daidi are said to be among the first to come to Daidi to reclaim wasteland, and they came with a reclamation decree bestowed by an even more ancient clan.

Of course, the Jiangyan clan did not come alone; according to legend, they also brought many vassal tribes and slaves with them.

After many ups and downs, the Jiangyan clan also experienced a low point and almost became extinct. Later, it rose again and became the largest tribe in Dai, the Jiangyangbo tribe, which was wiped out by the Tulou.

The Jiangyangbo tribe of that time also always claimed to be descendants of the Jiangyan clan, the first ancient clan in the Dai region.

Looking at the descriptions of the Jiangyan clan, Huotang was quite moved. Even the most ancient clans cannot remain prosperous forever; there are always ups and downs along the way.

Currently, the Jiangyan clan can only cower in a cave and barely survive.

At this moment, Huotang collected all the historical records passed down from Xingchen Mountain. Although some of these records contained hearsay, they were still better than knowing nothing at all; at least they provided some clues.

"Prepare to select the second batch of young people to train in the Sacred Ape Valley."

"It has been prepared for a long time."

Lu Yang handed a list to Huo Tang, "In the past, more than half of the people who came to Xingchen Mountain were not accepted into the mountain."

"Now I have opened the mountain gates. As long as you can pass the tests in those dangerous places outside the mountain, you can join us."

"Let these young people get ready. I will arrange for people to take them out of Xingchen Mountain in batches."

Huotang didn't mention any selection process. As long as you enter the Sacred Ape Valley, even if there are any spies or traitors who have infiltrated, they will be swatted out.

"We have taken over the outer defense of Star Mountain, ensuring that not even a bird can fly out."

With their own wizards and Eldar coming to reshape the landscape, safety is naturally the top priority.

Long before the wizards and the spirit race entered the mountain, Shi Jun and his people had already occupied the outer perimeter of Star Mountain, silently transforming into wild beasts.

The powerful aura of wild beasts startled the birds, insects, and ants hiding in the mountains and forests.

Insects and ants are not worth paying attention to, but all birds that take flight are included in the list of animals to be hunted.

Security is undoubtedly the top priority, but confidentiality is also very important.

Although most people in Xingchen Mountain are seeking martial arts and want to take revenge on Tu Lou, you can only know a person's face but not their heart. There were already spies sent in by Tu Lou Nu.

"Lushan is mainly reluctant to take action. As for the task of cleaning up the mountain and eliminating spies, leave it to me."

"No, I'll do it myself."

Lu Yang shook his head.

Despite being at the Divine Realm, Star Mountain is one of the major inheritance mountains in the Dai region, and it enjoys a high reputation among human settlements in the surrounding tens of thousands of miles of mountains and fields.

In fact, the only people he had truly fought against were the Lou Nu Zun Sheng tribe; most of the time, the Tu Lou tribe had ignored Xingchen Mountain.

As the name suggests, the Zunsheng tribe is a group of sycophants who regard the earthworms as a holy race. They have no backbone left in the human race, and their groveling has gone so far as to have no shame at all.

After a long period of quiet, Xingchen Mountain began to stir under Lu Yang's arrangement, with some soldiers who had been stationed there steadily starting to rotate shifts.

A number of soldiers, including the warriors in the mountains, were quickly captured, and those who resisted were killed on the spot.

In a single day, over a thousand corpses, ranging from ordinary clan soldiers to martial artists at the eighth level of the Heavenly Vein Realm, were thrown into the pit.

It's not that they were all spies; some of them had already been recruited by spies.

During the cleansing process, a phoenix tried to fly out of Star Mountain, but it was intercepted shortly after it spread its wings. It couldn't even be seen at the edge of Star Mountain, let alone deliver a message.

Shortly after eliminating the internal troubles, the tortoise-shell submarines of the Blazing Flame Tribe began to head north one after another, and hundreds of wizards arrived at Star Mountain.

Within the three adjacent valleys of Xingchen Mountain, figures swiftly traversed the area in small flying boats.

They kept checking the specific conditions of each place, and even went down into the foul-smelling mud to inspect some of them.

Or perhaps they get together to discuss it.

The warriors in Star Mountain had been summoned long ago and came to the valley to work with the wizards.

At this moment, everyone looked up at the wizard piloting the flying boat, soaring through the air.

"Wizards, Old Yan has really opened his eyes. I thought the dozens of wizards who came before were enough, but it turns out they were just the vanguard, here to pave the way."

"Goodness, even if Jiang Yang inherited the cave heaven, there shouldn't be this many wizards."

“Jiangyang Cave Heaven? Let me tell you, I once read a manuscript that said a Bo tribe might have two or three hundred wizards, which would be considered good. Just imagine how many wizards that would be.”

“I’ve already counted them, there are at least six hundred people, and that doesn’t even include the first few dozen who are planting those spiritual plants lying on the ground.”

"You only saw the wizard, didn't you see the flying boat? If we had this flying boat too, we could kill the earthworms one by one, and then run away. The earthworms would have a hard time chasing us!"

"Look at these flying boats, there must be at least two or three hundred of them."

"Judging from their attitude, they treat the flying boat indifferently. They're probably already used to flying boats when they go out. I can't imagine how powerful their tribe is."

……

In several valleys, martial artists gathered together and whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with nothing but envy.

At that moment, a witchcraft incantation was heard.

Then I saw more than thirty water wizards lined up, chanting spells.

The foul-smelling muddy water churning in the valley was immediately agitated, rising rapidly off the ground and coalescing into an ever-growing ball of stinking water.

Then, more than a dozen wizards raised their hands, and the fire elemental energy in the valley was drawn in, quickly turning into a sea of ​​fire under the stinky water ball, burning it.

"Stop! Don't burn it! There's poisonous gas! You'll die if you inhale it!"

A figure that appeared hunched over exclaimed in surprise.

But as soon as they finished speaking, they saw the burning stinking water ball, which was immediately enveloped by the dark light and was compressed into a small area along with the poisonous smoke produced by the fire.

Upon seeing this, the person who had spoken felt a flush of embarrassment. Realizing that he, a mere farmer, had actually given advice to a wizard, he immediately lowered his head and dared not raise it again.

"Chirp!"

A flash of azure light appeared, and the azure phoenix perched on the cliff took flight, its wings radiating azure light and aura, stirring up the trapped black smoke as it flew towards the outside of the mountain.

This scene drew gasps of amazement from the martial artists of Star Mountain. They had never seen anything like it; it was far too advanced to be described in words.

When someone arrived at the mouth of the valley, they saw a spiritual barrier flickering there, preventing the mud and filth outside the valley from seeping into it.

This filth has a rotting effect and is the culprit that prevents plants from growing normally; whatever is planted in it will wither and die.

Even if you keep digging soil in from outside and covering it with mud, it won't be long before the newly piled soil becomes contaminated.

A large portion of the farmland within Xingchen Mountain was gradually improved by continuously digging out the rotten mud, filling it with good soil from the outside, and blocking the infiltration of foul air from the surrounding area.

However, lacking magical spells to imprison the spirits, they were unable to completely prevent the infiltration of filth and could only improve the land by constantly replacing the soil.

This process was long, arduous, and extremely laborious, resulting in low grain yields.

The earthworms wanted to use this method to prevent the people hiding in the mountains from having enough to eat, thus hindering the growth of the mountain population.

Without a population, Xingchen Mountain cannot grow.

"Come here, everyone, and start transplanting the creeping vines with me."

After the mud and water in one of the valleys were cleared away, a wizard flew to the group and opened his magic bag.

Bundles of creeping vines fell in front of everyone.

Creeping vines do not require seeds; they can be grown directly from their rhizomes.

The creeping vines we brought over for the experiment last time worked very well, so we directly carried out large-scale rhizome cultivation in the Blazing Flame Department, and the first batch consisted of a million plants that were transported over.

“My lord wizard, we know how to plant it. We watched the previous dozens of wizards plant it.”

The figure on the airship nodded, seeing that everyone knew what to do.

"Then each of you get a bundle. Follow me."

The figures huddled around the mud quickly picked up the creeping vines and walked into the mud.

Thanks to the efforts of the water and fire wizards, the previously treacherous swamp became much more solid, allowing people to walk on it normally.

The workers were full of energy. Having lived in the mountains for many years with little food and clothing, they never imagined that a shaman would come to help them farm.

into the night.

The moonlight shone down, and the newly planted creeping vines drooped their heads, showing no sign of vitality.

A dozen or so Tier 3 Medicine-Pounding Rabbits appeared in the valley. They moved with light and rhythmic steps, sometimes standing upright and looking up at the sky, sometimes bowing their heads and prostrating themselves in a prayerful posture.

hum!
As the medicine-pounding rabbit danced, the moonlight that was originally scattered among the mountains was drawn in and quickly gathered in this valley.

Then, streaks of dazzling light came from afar, each with a long, crystalline tail.

The little spirit creature inhaled the rich moonlight, its body continuously releasing streams of misty moonlight liquid that began to fall downwards.

Meanwhile, a wood-wielding wizard walked through the valley, followed by selected Star Mountain warriors, and began to add soil to the creeping vines.

Having absorbed the Moon Essence Liquid, the creeping vine quickly became energetic.

The moon was hidden, and after a busy night, the many figures who had been working were still full of energy and did not feel tired at all.

Looking up, one can see the surrounding area flashing with spiritual barriers. The land being improved has been encircled by these barriers, which extend deep into the earth, blocking the infiltration of foul energy.

While both methods aim to prevent the penetration of foul air, witchcraft is far more effective than the clumsy methods used by the Star Mountain warriors. It's like creating oases in the desert; witchcraft's spiritual restrictions act as a protective net, keeping the foul air at bay.

Once these creeping vines grow up, they will be able to absorb some of the filth from the soil. After planting two or three seasons of creeping vines, the filth will be almost completely eliminated.

In time, the former mud will be transformed into fertile fields.

Thinking of this scene, no one felt tired anymore.

While cultivating his inner strength, Huotang certainly didn't forget about the external defenses of Star Mountain. At the entrance of Star Mountain, a team of wizards were busy surveying the terrain.

They planned to build concealed shamanic forts on both sides of the mountain to block the entrance into the mountain.

At present, Lu Yang's attitude towards Star Mountain is almost one of complete abandonment. He simply holds the title of Mountain Lord and lets the Blazing Flame Clan do whatever they want.

There was nothing they could do; not only him, but also the hundreds of thousands of people within Star Mountain were somewhat dazed.

Hundreds of wizards appeared, along with innate spirit races, transforming fertile fields and setting up spiritual barriers. Outside the mountains, hundreds of peak-level third-tier wild beasts roamed.

This doesn't even include the hidden fourth-tier lord behemoths.

They have both strength and magic; a single day's transformation of Star Mountain is equivalent to a hundred years of development on Star Mountain.

These smiling wizards, dressed in proper robes, acted with an indescribable calmness.

The filthy land that had plagued Star Mountain for years showed no sign of distress to them.

And indeed, after the wizards arrived, the foul-smelling mud quickly underwent a noticeable change.

I knew the power of witchcraft, but I never imagined it would be used like this—not for fighting and killing, or casting spells, but for moving mountains and creating fields, improving the land for living.

This change is exactly what the oppressed people of Xingchen Mountain need most.

Lu Yang felt a strange longing for the Blazing Flame Tribe south of the Giant Mountain Range.

The ordinary mountain people, unaware of the Blazing Flame Tribe, followed the wizard closely, their admiration genuine.

Not long after, the young people selected from Xingchen Mountain were sent to Sacred Ape Valley in batches by Huotang.

Here, they will undergo a period of practice and study that can last from several years to more than ten years.

In addition to martial arts training, they will also learn the unified script of the Blazing Flame Tribe.

With the previous group as an example, Huotang made distinctions from the very beginning.

People were divided into protectors and torchbearers and trained separately.

Those who uphold the Way must focus on cultivation, for they will need to fight in the future.

Besides spiritual practice, those who pass on the torch learn even more.

The document includes the unified script of the Blazing Flame Tribe, some practical cases, various rumors, and information about the human race's situation.

As for a unified set of teaching materials, Shen Can is currently compiling them, and they will be printed and distributed once finalized.

……

Tianpo Mountain.

A narrow crack appeared in the middle of the mountain.

Legend has it that a divine thunderbolt from the sky split the mountain range in two, hence the name.

Starting more than half a year ago, a group of wild beasts appeared in the vast Tianpo Mountain range, and quickly unified the smaller animal groups in the mountain.

There are scattered human settlements in the mountains, but they are not large in scale and live in secluded places.

Tian Dan was leaning against the rock wall, eating wild fruit. He didn't even spit out the pits; he chewed them up and swallowed them whole.

While eating, he was also playing with a magic disc in his hand.

Once this disc is infused with blood energy, it will release a spiritual barrier that covers all directions.

This is an improved version of the Frost Tower, the Forbidden Treasure Hunting Disk.

Since the discovery of the Zhongshan Relics, everyone has found that while the Ice Tower is useful, it causes too much disturbance, so they have reported the need back to the tribe.

And so, the second-generation treasure hunt disk was created, and hundreds of them were made at once.

In addition, a third-tier wizard was sent to follow up on the on-site user feedback so that further improvements and upgrades could be made later.

At this moment, in different places within the Wanli Mountains, members of the Blazing Flame Clan were traveling.

The tribesmen, who transformed into wild beasts, would open their mouths and spit out a disc whenever they found a place that seemed to have spiritual energy.

Everyone was actually quite bewildered. They were even using magical artifacts for treasure hunting. They had never dreamed of being this rich before.

"Commander, we've found mole ants."

A blue bird flew through the forest and landed in front of Tian Dan.

"There are probably over a hundred of them, heading into the mountains."

"We're here to find ancient artifacts. Tell everyone to hide them well, and I'll go take a look myself."

Tian Dan's blood surged, and he transformed into an old ape, taking a step forward.

It's quite normal for a peak-stage third-tier ape to exist in such a vast mountain range.

No matter how powerful the Tu Lou are, they can't possibly control even the wild beasts in the mountains that belong to the monkey family.

(End of this chapter)