All Heavens: Starting with the Predator, I'm No Longer Human

Unbeknownst to Nak, who was disposing of the bodies, a bird-like mechanical construct was monitoring their every move from the branches above their heads...

"Not bad for today, it's just a bit of a pity we didn't manage to wipe out all those beasts," a Na'vi man said to his companion, carrying two viper wolf carcasses on his shoulder.

The Na'vi companion replied, "These beasts have suffered heavy losses and won't have the strength to launch another attack on us anytime soon..."

"Hmph! Even if they dare to come, I can just waste some effort to take care of them all."

"That's right, with Nike around, those Viper Wolves are no match for us anymore."

The other Na'vi chimed in.

Led by Nek, the group, their faces beaming with joy after cleaning up the wolf carcasses, embarked on their journey home. Since Nek distinguished himself from the tribe and succeeded the old chieftain, they had always had a bountiful harvest on their hunts and no longer had to worry about going hungry.

Although the hunt for vipers and wolves was not entirely successful, the current catch is enough to sustain us for two or three days without having to go hunting.

Each of them carried three wolf carcasses on their backs, and the stronger ones carried four. The joy of the harvest dispelled their physical fatigue. Even while carrying heavy loads through the jungle, none of them complained of being tired. On the contrary, they were all full of energy and looked forward to returning to the tribe as soon as possible to receive the worshipful gaze of their people.

The hunting grounds were some distance from the tribe, and it took them quite a bit of effort to reach them. Along the way, they didn't miss any edible tree fruits they encountered, picking them one by one...

A vast expanse of treehouses made of giant trees came into view. These treehouses were completely different from treehouses built from trees on Earth. The Na'vi do not wantonly destroy the ecosystem, so they do not live in houses built in trees, but inside trees.

They chose a giant tree on Pandora called the "Hometree" as their dwelling. This tree is naturally hollow inside, and the Na'vi used its vast interior space to build platforms, stairs, and living levels on the tree walls, forming a vertical village.

The Home Tree is not only a physical dwelling, but also the spiritual center, historical archive, and social hub of the tribe. Its root system is deeply connected to the Pandora's Earth network, making it a sacred place for the tribe to communicate with "Eva".

Back in their tribe, Nek and his companions were greeted with enthusiastic cheers from the entire Na'vi community, every one of them celebrating their bountiful hunt. Nek, as the protagonist, was especially celebrated; he received personal encouragement and recognition from the chieftain and even won the favor of the chieftain's daughter.

"Nek, when can I go hunting with you? You always leave me behind in the tribe to guard things. I'm not a child anymore."

She was tall with skin the color of cobalt blue, like the surface of a deep lake, with silver veins like Winter's fluorescence, which flickered like the aurora borealis when her emotions rose and fell.

Those golden eyes had long, narrow pupils like a feline's, capable of instantly shifting from a gentle gaze at a firefly to a sharp, predatory look as it locked onto its prey.

Her hair was woven with the seeds of the spirit tree and tiny bones, and every step she took carried the aura of Pandora. The braids hanging down the back of her head were not decorations, but sacred organs through which she communicated with all things.

Looking at the question from his childhood friend, Nek said helplessly, "Netini, this is not something I can decide. If the old patriarch doesn't want you to go, there's nothing I can do."

"Hmph! You always use your father as an excuse, but now it's your turn to manage the hunting party. Don't you even have this much authority?" Nettini said indignantly.

As the daughter of the old chieftain, she had always admired him. Every time her father returned from hunting, he would bring her a trophy.

Over time, this planted a seed of hunting in her heart. Whenever she had time, she would pester her father to teach her hunting skills, longing to be like her father and solve the problem of her people's survival through hunting.

She was also very talented, learning various hunting skills quickly, more so than other Na'vi in ​​her tribe. As she grew up, her talent was able to be realized.

Now, besides Nek, she is the strongest hunter in the tribe. However, every time they go out hunting, she, who is second only to Nek in the tribe, is unable to participate in the hunting team.

This infuriated her, so every time Nek returned with his team, she would pester him to take her along on the next hunt.

Knek always brushed it off and never took it to heart, which bothered her a lot. So, taking this opportunity, she wanted him to explicitly agree to let her join the hunting team.

"..."

Nike was speechless. He didn't know how to refuse her without hurting their relationship, so he could only remain silent.

Just then, the old patriarch came over and came to Nek's rescue: "Alright, Nettini! It's time to hold the ceremony."

Seeing that things were hopeless, Nettini gave up on pressuring Nek and joined her people in the thanksgiving ceremony...

After the festivities, all the Na'vi neatly arranged the viper wolf carcass under a tree, their expressions solemn and respectful as they thanked the soul of their prey and prayed to "Eva".

This is a ceremony of gratitude. The Na'vi hunt only for survival and would never kill for amusement or to show off (which contrasts sharply with the indiscriminate killing by human armies and the Ironbloods' hunting for the sake of hunting).

They believe that all life is interconnected through "Eva". When one life (the prey) sacrifices itself to continue another life (the hunter), the hunter incurs a "debt of life".

Hunting must be swift and the prey's suffering minimized as a sign of respect. After a successful hunt, the hunter thanks the prey's soul through a ritual (usually a simple touch and silent prayer) and prays to Eva.

Furthermore, every part of the animal is fully utilized: the meat is used for food, the tendons and bones are used to make tools and weapons, and the leather is used to make clothing and shelter; nothing is wasted. This "making the most of everything" is the highest expression of respect for life.

Just as they were giving thanks for the gift of life, a hidden drone had already transmitted everything from here to the outside world...

As Chu Cige received the images transmitted by the drone, a rough plan was already taking shape in his mind, especially after seeing the Na'vi named Nettini.

"This is wonderful; I've already encountered suitable collectibles and treasures on my very first day here..."

He had already dealt with the Thunder Hammer Beast, removing the useless parts from its head with a special medicine, and displayed it as a trophy in the collection room.

The crown is preserved as a specimen through special means and displayed in the room for constant appreciation.

While he was dealing with the Thunder Hammer Beast's corpse, Reina had already tamed a "Heavy Kama" and rode it in front of him to show off.

It was all thanks to this horse; otherwise, Chu Cige would have had to put in a lot of effort to remove the Thunder Hammer Beast's head. With a mount, things were much easier.

He and Reina are currently on the spaceship, enjoying the bounty of the Thunder Hammer Beast. The meat, which is different from that of Earth and the creatures of the Ironblood Mother Planet, is very satisfying for him.

Seeing him munching on meat while staring intently at Nettini in the screen, Reina felt a pang of jealousy: "What? You've got your eye on her?"

From Reina's perspective, Neytiri, as a Na'vi, was indeed a rare beauty. Although she was not as voluptuous as Reina, she possessed a unique natural and wild beauty.

Her lithe figure, seemingly born for the jungle, and her delicate face even amazed Rena, a woman of iron will, at the wonders of Pandora's creation...

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