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

Chapter 79 Martial Arts Flaws, Within Yongyi, the Kui Niu War Drums Resound!

Priest: Shen Can

Sacrificial vessel: sacrificial tripod

Martial Arts Realm: Mountain Splitting (Power of 108 Desolations)

Witchcraft Realm: Mid-Second Stage (Divine Sense Thirteen Zhang Nine Feet)
Inside the cave.

Shen Can's body was covered in Kui patterns, but his thoughts were very clear.

A thunderous roar seemed to echo in my ears.

The sound rose and fell continuously, and his body became increasingly hot. Eventually, he went directly to the cave and joined the little dragonfish in a pool.

But soon the little dragonfish stopped liking to be near him.

too hot.

The fishpond they were feeding it was almost boiling.

Shen Can soaked in the water and finally felt comfortable for a while.

The roaring sound was still ringing in my ears.

Seeing this, the little dragonfish spat out bubbles that, along with the water flow, hit Shen Can on the head.

After a while, it noticed the Kui script that occasionally appeared on Shen Can's body, and a thoughtful look appeared in its eyes.

"Plop!"

Soon, the arowana increased its water-spitting speed and also mobilized outside water to continuously replace the water in the pool.

"Don't."

"Change!"

"Don't change, blah blah."

In a daze, Shen Can sensed a fluctuation in his divine sense.

It turned out to be a small dragonfish.

"Don't change."

Even impatient children can talk now.

At this moment, Shen Can thought of Wei Fu again, and of the blood witch's sacrifice to the calamity beast, transforming into the calamity beast's appearance.

As his power of the wilderness grew stronger, Kui script appeared on his body.

The only saving grace was that he could control the Kui script and collect it at will.

Shen Can's change naturally caught Huo Xian's attention.

Huotang, who had just returned from outside, arrived at the cave immediately.

"Ah Chan".

"Master, clan leader, it's nothing serious. I'm just practicing a forbidden technique."

Seeing that the little dragonfish was constantly pouring water on Shen Can, Huo Xian also found a wooden ladle and poured water on Shen Can.

Huotang lingered by the pool for a long time.

“Ah-chan, we’re developing very fast now. If we continue step by step, we can surpass the tribes outside. Some taboo witchcraft doesn’t actually need to be practiced.”

After speaking, Huotang walked out of the cave and ordered Huoshan to guard the cave entrance.

They then had the cave improved again, and a lower drainage channel was dug at the back of the cave so that the water in the pool could flow out and the water in the large marsh in front could flow in.

One day passed.

Huotang then had the water intake channel of the Great Swamp blocked, and instead dug a well at the foot of the mountain to draw even colder underground water and pour it into the pool.

Inside the cool cave, Shen Can remained perfectly conscious.

The roars around me were even more incessant and continuous.

It was the roar of the Kui Niu.

The Kui Niu is one of the many powerful and calamity-causing beasts in the Great Wilderness. It brings wind and rain whenever it is near water, its body radiates light like the sun and moon, and its voice is like thunder.

"This is going to turn me into a cow!"

Shen Can was well aware of his own transformation.

This is to turn him into a moo.

He himself, Fu, and the other exiles from the Lingyu tribe all illustrated one point.

The cultivation methods created by humans based on observations of wild beasts have significant flaws.

As Shen Can sank into the water, listening to the roar of the Kui Niu, his thoughts became increasingly clear.

He cultivated to the point where the power of a hundred desolations gave rise to the Kui pattern, and when he reached the power of one hundred and eight desolations, he began to hear the Kui bull calling out.

Regardless of the method he used, he pushed his energy to the level of 108 Desolations.

But to be realistic, if his martial arts path continues to develop step by step, the fourth, fifth, and even sixth levels will become a reality in the future.

If he were placed in the Lingyubo tribe, he would be the only choice to become the next clan leader. As for the clan trials, they could all just give up.

But what if he transforms into a beast?

Losing their human form and transforming into beasts, humanity loses a future powerhouse, while the beasts gain one more.

Even if he were to die, that would be fine too.

The current problem is whether Kui Niu will control him or he will stay true to himself.

The burning sensation on my body intensified, and even gulping down cold water didn't help.

The roar of the Kui Niu beside him grew more and more intense, as if he was getting anxious because he hadn't fallen in yet.

"Boom!"

A sound as loud as a great bell resounded, like thunder, followed by a sound similar to the mournful howl of a Kui ox.

This startled Shen Can, who thought he had misheard.

……

Yongyi.

Aoshan Bobu.

Inside the ancestral temple, a stone drum sits on a stone stand, receiving offerings just like the ancestral tablets.

Boom!
Suddenly, the stone drum resounded.

The sound was like thunder, shaking all directions.

The territory of the Bo tribe was vast and boundless, with interconnected mountains and rivers, the Lingze Mountains, and numerous grand halls. But at this moment, all the figures within the tribe looked up, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound.

An old man with a cane suddenly appeared in front of the stone drum, his eyes fixed on it.

Boom!
The stone drum sounded once again.

Some of the rough stone skin peeled away, revealing a wisp of purple lightning.

The old man was hunched over, his eyes filled with horror.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
Thunder rumbled incessantly, shaking the mountains and rivers.

Figures came from all directions of the clan's territory, and a middle-aged man wearing a Xuan Tian crown rushed into the ancestral temple first.

"At the temple, the war drums of the Kui Niu sound!"

"Eight thousand years."

"Since the death of the Yongshan Fangbo tribe, our clan has obtained the war drums and has been used for annual sacrifices, almost like inanimate objects. Why are they sounding today?"

The middle-aged man was none other than Lord Aoshan.

At this moment, he stared intently at the self-resonating stone drum.

This is a war drum made from the hide of a fifth-tier Kui Niu beast, which was hunted by the Yongshan Fangbo tribe.

Aoshan is known as Bobu, but it is only Bobu.

Only when all the regional chieftains bow down in respect can one be honored as a regional chieftain.

Back when the Yongshan tribe still existed, Yongbo convened three alliances with various tribes from all directions, commanding their troops to conquer foreign tribes and expand their territory.

Marquis Yongbo is revered by all.

This Kui drum was made by Yongbo himself from the hide of a fifth-tier Kui ox he hunted during the first alliance meeting.

The three alliances of the various tribes were launched, and the allied forces carried out three campaigns to the east, north, and south, all amidst the thunderous sound of this war drum.

They expanded their territory by millions of miles, reaching as far north as Juyue, nearly annihilating Xiaoyang; to the east, they bordered Cangze, repelling the monstrous beast Xiangliu; and to the south, they reached Juhu, where the Huantou tribe bowed down and paid tribute annually.

Just as Marquis Yongbo was preparing for the fourth alliance meeting of the various tribes in the west, everyone thought that Governor Yongshan would bring victory to the Marquis's tribe.

But an unexpected event occurred: the Yongshan Fangbo tribe collapsed.

When Marquis Yongbo died, the two most powerful wizards before him, Feng Bo and Yu Shi, also disappeared without a trace.

After the destruction of the Yongshan Fangbo tribe, many tribes emerged on the vast land that Yongshan had developed.

However, everyone generally refers to this land as Yongyi.

This was a war drum that almost conquered all directions, but since the fall of Yongshan, no one has been able to sound it again.

After the Aoshan tribe obtained it, they enshrined it in the ancestral temple, but it still could not be rung and could not be used.

"Temple, clan leader, why is the Kui Niu war drum sounding?"

The elders of the Aoshan clan also arrived at the ancestral temple.

Looking at the war drums that were flashing with lightning and displaying strange phenomena of billowing clouds, they were somewhat puzzled.

This is the Yongshan Kui Niu War Drum, a true weapon of war.

"Clan leader, send people to various parts of Yongyi to see where there are any unusual phenomena, or where there are any people, events, or beasts that are not normal."

"Go to all directions, and pay close attention to those hidden corners. Yongshan was destroyed eight thousand years ago, and the alien tribes that were driven away back then have now returned. We must be on guard."

The temple shrine keeper tapped the ground a few times with his cane. "There's been no movement for thousands of years, this is a sign..."

Boom!Boom!Boom!
The war drums are still beating.

The elders of Aoshan were trembling with fear. Was this auspicious or ominous? The temple shrine couldn't even give a clear answer.

Why does this drum sound by itself?

……

The Blazing Flame Section.

For several days in a row, Huotang kept coming over to check on Shen Can.

The entire tribe was put on alert.

The giant crossbows on the mountaintop constantly swept across the surroundings, and the vigilant scouts were all pulled out to a distance of more than a hundred miles.

Shen Can, soaking in the pool, seemed to be in a light sleep.

The thunderous drumbeats ringing in his ears made his already clear mind even more alert.

In contrast, the eerie feeling of the roaring Kui Niu that had previously caused him to transform into a beast has been gradually eroded.

In an instant, the Kui Niu pattern appeared on his skin, and he could feel his defense increase several times over.

However, this defense cannot last for long and requires the support of blood and energy.

He hasn't advanced to the Heavenly Vein level yet, so he can't hold on for long.

He repeatedly tried to control this change with ease, rather than being controlled by it.

Shen Can dived into the depths of the pool.

In an instant, he felt his bones begin to shift position, his cortex stretch and contract, and the Kui patterns on his body transformed into scales.

At this moment, Shen Can felt as if he had transformed into a Kui Niu.

No, that's not right either. It's a creature shaped like a Kui ox.

This change was merely a physical transformation, much like the Seventy-Two Transformations, and he controlled this transformation from beginning to end.

Unlike the Blood Witch, she did not lose herself.

"The transformation of the Kui Niu?"

In the blink of an eye, Shen Can reverted to his original form.

The transformation by diving into the pool was to avoid frightening the tribespeople.

"Plop!"

Underwater, the dragonfish watched Shen Can's transformation, its eyes filled with fear.

"Don't be afraid, I have mastered this supernatural power, and I have not turned into a bloodthirsty beast."

Shen Can waved to the little dragonfish.

The little dragonfish's eyes seemed to say, "Don't lie to me."

It flicked its tail and turned to run away.

You've changed; you're probably going to eat me now.

　Xiang Yao, also known as Xiang Liu, is a fierce god in ancient Chinese mythology. He was a subject of Gonggong and is mentioned in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Overseas Northern Classic: "He has a snake body and nine heads, and he eats countless people. Wherever he goes, he turns the land into a swamp."

　　
　
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