NOVEL NEXT Chapter 678: I Disagree!
The Evil Dragon Emperor was brimming with murderous intent, the heavy Kanglong Mace in his hand seemed poised to shatter the entire Ruins of Buzhou, silencing all present civilizations like cicadas in winter.
On the other side, the life force of the "Infinite Qi" was perpetually strong; its shattered legs were writhing like clay, quickly regenerating at a visible pace.
While the body can recover, rationality is tougher to regain.
At the crucial moment, the body betrayed itself, and the pupils of [Xing]'s eyes emitted a sound of painful wailing.
Watching his completely immobilized opponent, the Evil Dragon Emperor waved a hand, seemingly intending to kill one's heart, coldly saying: [Weren't you unwilling to perform a blood sacrifice? A top-level strongman, having fallen to this!]
[Come, pour it down for him!]
Several members of the Ancient Clan lifted a large jar and poured it through the headless giant's gaping mouth on its belly, the "gulping gulping" sound particularly harsh at this moment.
This wasn't aiding the enemy, but compelling the other Infinite Qi strongmen to make a firm resolution—failing to drive this matter forward would lead to the same fate.
Gradually, a stream of blood qi bubbled out, and [Xing] seemed to slowly regain rationality.
This aura was extremely astonishing, inflating several times more than at the start of the battle.
He regained control over his body.
The piercing pain deep within his soul also gradually dissipated.
As everyone's hearts shook nervously, uncertain on how the situation would unfold next.
The headless giant didn't get back up!
He sat on the ground, repeatedly pounding the floor, sparks flew off the ground, creating large pits in the hard white jade stone.
Because he couldn't help but savor the delightful sensations brought about by the blood sacrifice—but precisely this peculiar comfort made him hate deeply, his whole body trembled, even tears of regret flowed!
The conflict between rationality and instinct pushed [Xing] to the brink of agony!
"Ah!"
[Xing] cried out in sorrow, after a lifetime of pursuits, now what was it all for?!
...
[Xing] was born to a small clan in a remote area, a fertile land near the sea, teeming with lush vegetation.
Since Pangu created all things, after an unknown number of years, the spring water of the Kunlun Mountain flowed down from the mountain, gradually covering the entire Pangu Continent.
This wondrous spring water possessed the ability of Enlightenment, drinking even a small amount might induce wisdom, birthing intelligent progeny—the era thus was later called the "Great Enlightenment Era".
If one were lucky enough to find a trace of "Xuanhuang Qi", then it might be possible to become an Innate Myth!
Therefore, on the Pangu Continent, the appearance of progeny came first, and Innate Myth followed.
[Xing] was the only "Innate Myth" of the Changshan Clan and the strongest among the offspring.
At that time, he was still a rugged yet charming young man, in a mindful world, there was naturally no concept of reproductive isolation, a large group of leaders from surrounding clans all wished to marry their daughters to him.
[Xing] had many siblings and had abilities himself, bearing the responsibility of taking care of the large family.
"With Big Brother here, there's surely food for you all!"
"This deep sea beast resides in the depths of the ocean, I battled it for three days and nights to finally completely subdue it!"
"Boom!" A giant octopus slammed onto the ground.
Siblings looked at the monster, as large as a mountain, with envy written all over their faces.
During that bonfire party, everyone ate to their heart's content, happiness and joy spilled from their mouths.
[Xing] patted his chest with pride: "When I find more Xuanhuang Qi that'll transform you into Innate Myths, our clan will surely grow stronger!"
But such fortune never truly existed.
The world's operation follows certain rules, not to mention that the Xuanhuang Qi itself is scarce, only forming during the creation of heaven and earth, acquiring even a trace is an incredible luck.
Even if he had Great Luck, other Great Clans would struggle to tolerate such a small clan birthing multiple Innate Myths—because Innate Myths might hunt each other, many mythical level tools were made using bones and skin as materials.
And the Changshan Clan was a small clan, with low reproductive capacity and sparse population, clearly lacking in warfare potential.
That day, suddenly, major news arrived from outside!
"Big Brother, we've found a way to become myths! Those Great Clans invented a completely new method: Blood Sacrifice!" This rugged man of the Changshan Clan who ventured out excitedly said, face glowing red, hands and feet dancing.
"Through Blood Sacrifice, one can become an Acquired Myth!"
Siblings immediately became hopeful, their eyes shining like pearls.
"Tell me."
"Big Brother, it's like this..." He described the specific method of blood sacrifice, through an array mark to commune with the most original will of the Pangu Continent, to enhance oneself.
Essentially, everyone's life force on the continent stems from "Pangu", since it is the same source of power, mutual devouring naturally strengthens.
"Does it require slaughtering other races..." [Xing] pondered upon hearing this proposal.
After a long ponder, he sighed and said, "Those weaker species also have siblings, and even have parents and relatives."
"Thinking of a mountain of corpses and bones, relatives shedding tears... I... can't bring myself to..."
He gestured towards the clansmen dancing and singing around the bonfire, each face brimming with smiles.
Everyone sighed.
"Yes, Big Brother, with an external war, you're in danger too. If you die in battle, I would mourn for you for three years, each day for three years in agony." said his favored younger sister.
"After three years? Would you then stop crying?" [Xing] spoke heavily.