Fabricating myths, starting with the creation of eight fictional ancient tribes

[Ji Xuanyuan]: If you have the courage, you might as well go and see for yourselves. Open that coffin and you will know whether what I said is true or false.

The name Qinling itself carries a strong sense of mystery.

Since ancient times, countless strange legends and imperial secrets have been passed down here.

Some netizens immediately thought that the legendary Fishing Valley, where Jiang Ziya supposedly lived in seclusion, is located on the northern slope of the Qinling Mountains!

The comments section below the post is beyond just being described as "boiling over".

That was a reaction on the scale of a nuclear explosion.

"Jiang Ziya's surname is Ji! Since Ji Xuanyuan claims to be a descendant of the ancient Ji family, isn't he a relative of Jiang Taigong?"

"It's chilling to think about. When Jiang Ziya conferred titles upon the gods, was he perhaps only bestowing titles upon members of their own family?"

"If it's true, then could the ancient forbidden land of the Qinling Mountains be buried with ancient immortals from the Shang and Zhou dynasties?"

"I believe in Ji Xuanyuan! This tone, this composure, is something an ordinary person couldn't fake."

Countless netizens began to delve into history, trying to find clues to support Ji Xuanyuan's claims from those yellowed old papers.

Some people, who love a good spectacle, started tagging "Invincible West" like crazy.

"Hey, you there, 'Invincible West,' didn't you say it was all a lie? Go check out the Qinling Mountains!"

"That's right, practice makes perfect. Don't just type on your keyboard online; go out and expose these fakes in person!"

"I also support going to explore! If there's no coffin, Ji Xuanyuan will be disgraced; if there really is... hehe, that would be fun."

Sitting in the dilapidated village committee office, Wan Xingwang watched the commotion and a playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I'll add fuel to the fire.

He moved his fingers slightly and typed a few more lines.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: Since everyone is in such high spirits, I shouldn't spoil the fun.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: However, let me make this clear from the start.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: When venturing into the desolate forbidden land, you must remember a few taboos, otherwise, you will be responsible for your own life and death.

The moment those words were uttered, the previously noisy comment section fell silent for a moment.

A strange chill crept up everyone's back along the internet cable.

"What taboo? Xuanyuan, tell me quickly!"

"Don't scare me, I'm easily frightened."

"It looks so real! Tell us about it!"

Wan Xingwang didn't keep anyone in suspense, but simply replied with a few seemingly inexplicable rules that exuded a sinister aura.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: First, watch out for the village guards; they are watching you.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: Second, do not go out after dark, and do not open the door no matter what sound you hear.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: Third, never make loud noises. That is disrespectful to our ancestors and will disturb the sleeping creatures.

[Ji Xuanyuan]: Fourth, if you truly wish to go, remember to bring offerings for the deceased. Arriving empty-handed is a provocation to the dead.

These four taboos are concise and to the point.

But behind each one seems to lie countless bloody lessons.

"Village guardian? Does such a profession still exist these days?"

"Don't go out after dark... Why is this like a rule from a horror movie?"

"We have to bring offerings? What? A pig's head? Or paper money?"

Netizens felt a chill run down their spines, and a primal fear quietly began to grow in their hearts.

However, for staunch materialist fighters—or rather, staunch Western-worshipping "Western invincibility"—all of this was merely a smokescreen to cover up lies.

【Invincible in the West】: Hehe, here we go again.

[Invincible West]: You might have been able to fool the ignorant masses two thousand years ago with your tricks of deception. But it's 2026 now!

【Invincible in the West】: What village guards, what don't go out after dark, are all just made up to scare people, right?

【Invincible in the West】: I refuse to believe in this evil! The glory of the Lord will protect me, and any demons and monsters will vanish before me!

【Invincible in the West】: Your so-called taboos only make me think you're more insecure!

Looking at the other party's reply, which was full of religious fanaticism and inexplicable confidence, Wan Xingwang could only find it amusing.

The glory of the Lord?

Compared to the revival of Chinese mythology, your so-called glory is probably not even worth a candle.

After posting these taboos, Wan Xingwang stopped paying attention to the online disturbances.

He logged off immediately.

I'm hungry again.

No matter how chaotic the online arguments were, for him at that moment, filling his stomach was the most important thing.

He walked outside the village committee and took down the lamb ribs that had been hanging on the ceiling to dry overnight.

Although it was just simply air-dried, the meat became much firmer and had a unique wild flavor.

He rebuilt the fire in the open space and slowly roasted the lamb ribs over it.

The oil dripped onto the charcoal fire, sizzling and releasing a fragrant aroma.

While he was grilling the meat, he ran to the stream.

My luck is still pretty good.

A few more silly crucian carp slithered into the fish trap.

Wan Xingwang skillfully cleaned the fish, threw it into the dark iron pot, added spring water, and sprinkled some leftover salt from yesterday.

Before long, a pot of milky white crucian carp soup began to bubble and simmer.

He ate the golden-brown, crispy roasted lamb ribs while drinking the delicious fish soup.

"This life is actually pretty good."

Wan Xingwang chewed the meat with gusto, muttering to himself indistinctly.

At this moment, the online world has completely exploded.

His debate with "Invincible West" has long since transcended the confines of that small forum.

It spread like a virus, topping the trending lists on major social media platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Kuaishou.

#Ji Xuanyuan vs. Invincible West#

#The Eight Ancient Tribes of the Great Xia Dynasty#

#Qinling Ancient Forbidden Zone#

These terms have garnered a staggering 2.3 million views!

Celebrity cheating scandals and new drama releases are all completely suppressed and have no presence whatsoever.

Even official media outlets that usually only focus on major political events were alarmed.

[The Paper]: The "Eight Ancient Tribes" are the subject of heated online discussion. Is it a historical legend or a modern hype? Experts say it needs to be viewed rationally.

[News Observation]: Is there an ancient forbidden land deep in the Qinling Mountains? Multiple exploration teams have stated that they will go into the mountains to find out.

[History and Civilization]: From the origin of the Ji surname, we can see the inheritance of Chinese civilization. The legends of the ancient family may not be unfounded.

The official intervention did not quell the controversy; instead, it seemed to add fuel to the fire.

Netizens were arguing fiercely in the comments section.

One side firmly believes that immortality truly exists and that Ji Xuanyuan has revealed the truth of the world.

"If they didn't have something really special, would they dare to make such a fuss?"

"I just feel that what our ancestors left behind isn't so simple!"

"I support exploring! Whether it's true or not, I have to go and see!"

The other side strongly opposed this, believing it was just a publicity stunt to attract attention.

"What era are we living in? Still believing in immortality cultivation? Was your nine years of compulsory education a waste?"

"Isn't this just a novelist doing marketing?"

"We'll see when that 'Invincible West' goes to expose this fraud; we'll be waiting for him to be exposed!"