Chapter 35: Chapter 35: Spiritual Spring As the gaze settled, more than ten figures emerged from the dense forest. The leader was a robust man, walking at the forefront with his hands spread wide and a deep voice: "Don’t be nervous, we mean no harm." Behind him. There were men and women, even a woman nursing an infant, all showing signs of fatigue. Xia Rock Tiger’s eyes focused on the leader. He appeared dust-laden and quite tired, bearing injuries. On his exposed right arm, fiery red patterns were visible. These were marks of awakened Treasure Skills. Remaining cautious, Xia Rock Tiger squinted slightly: "Explain your origins, and why approach now?" "We come from the Spirit Spring Tribe." The robust man’s tone was sincere: "Our tribe was attacked by a giant beast from deep within the Great Wilderness, and the Sacrificial Spirit abandoned us, forcing us to flee." "We intended to seek refuge with other tribes, but many have already fallen along the way." "We found some marks left by others and followed them here, hearing the commotion from your hunt of that big creature, so we approached." He pointed to the giant wolf nearby, his tone somewhat shaken. In the Great Wilderness, while the Human Race can hunt Fierce Beasts, it’s usually through sheer numbers. Yet as he approached, he saw fewer people than he had anticipated. What this implies is unspeakable. "Spirit Spring Tribe?" Xia Rock Tiger furrowed his brows slightly: "Is it the one located to the west, the tribe with that unique spring?" "You know it?" The robust man nodded frequently: "That’s right." "Which tribe are you from?" Xia Rock Tiger glanced at Qi Ze beside him and said evenly: "We are from the Sacrificial Fire Tribe." "Sacrificial Fire Tribe? I’ve heard of it." The robust man exhaled in relief: "I’ve seen transactions between our tribe and yours." "Has the Sacrificial Fire Tribe not been attacked? Can we join you?" His tone was somewhat anxious: "I know the Sacrificial Fire Tribe is a large tribe. My name is Ding Yang, and I’ve awakened Treasure Skills, I can help you hunt Fierce Beasts." Behind him. The Spirit Spring Tribe members all looked hopeful. "The Sacrificial Fire Tribe was also destroyed. Our Lord Sacrificial Spirit Stone Saint died protecting the tribe from the giant beast." Xia Rock Tiger spoke, and the eyes of the Spirit Spring Tribe members dimmed. He noted this, nodding subtly, and said calmly: "However, our tribesmen have encountered a new Lord Sacrificial Spirit, and have begun to rebuild the Sacrificial Fire Tribe." His gaze swept over: "Lord Sacrificial Spirit doesn’t mind sheltering refugees from other tribes; if you wish to join the Sacrificial Fire Tribe, follow us." As he finished speaking. He glanced at the other members of the Hunting Team, exchanging signals with his eyes. This team had fought side by side for a long time, achieving great mutual understanding. They immediately took out special vines they carried, binding them to the giant wolf, preparing to drag it back to the tribe for processing. "Help us quickly." Ding Yang turned, calling the men among his tribe to join in. Above the sky, the twin suns hung high. The Hunting Team and Spirit Spring Tribe members dragged the giant wolf at the forefront, while Xia Rock Tiger and Qi Ze, the strongest warriors of the teams, followed behind ensuring the rear. Staring at Ding Yang’s back, Qi Ze lowered his voice, whispering: "Brother Hu, seems alright." "Better be safe." Xia Rock Tiger’s eyes remained calm: "Our original tribesmen can rely on Elder Qi’s sacrificial text to worship the Lord Sacrificial Spirit and establish a connection, but these people from other tribes haven’t encountered the Lord Sacrificial Spirit yet; before they worship, they can’t be regarded as one of us." "During this time, the tribe has taken in quite a few newcomers like these." "Qi Ze, keep an eye on them when we get back, don’t let anything go wrong." "Once Lord Sacrificial Spirit returns and receives their offerings, then we can relax." "Understood." Qi Ze nodded solemnly. The group returned. From afar, the Sacrificial Fire Tribe was already visible. At a glance, the Sacrificial Fire Tribe had added more buildings; these people born in the Great Wilderness exhibit strong adaptability, fully committing to building a new home. Many new faces appeared within the tribe. Some transplanted fruit-bearing plants, others dried meat, while the little ones of the tribe couldn’t yet practice Breathing Techniques but gathered together learning punches and kicks from the remaining Hunting Team members. Their attitude was serious, structured, but their movements were unsteady, rather comical. Upon seeing the Hunting Team dragging the prey back once more, jubilant cheers resounded within the tribe. "Qi Ze, arrange for them." Xia Rock Tiger instructed Qi Ze to settle the Spirit Spring Tribe people, then headed towards the village entrance himself. Over there. Qi Chuan’s gaze was solemn, fixed on the distance. "Elder Qi, hasn’t Lord Sacrificial Spirit returned yet?" Qi Chuan shook his head. He turned back to look at Ding Yang and others entering the village: "Found them outside?" "Mm." Xia Rock Tiger nodded in response: "They’re from the Spirit Spring Tribe, also attacked by the Ancient Relic Species." "Elder Qi." His eyes flickered with contemplation, speaking seriously: "Recently, we’ve encountered many people from other tribes, and now it seems many villages and tribes in this vast area were struck by that Ancient Relic Species." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶 "Lord Sacrificial Spirit said the Ancient Relic Species is dead." "The areas where these tribes were located might harbor treasures." "Just like the Spirit Spring Tribe, I heard they developed because of a pool of Spiritual Spring with healing abilities. It’s particularly unique." "Should we..." "No rush." Qi Chuan shook his head: "Lord Sacrificial Spirit hasn’t returned, and moreover... we’re short on manpower to do those things now." "Furthermore, we have more pressing matters." Xia Rock Tiger looked at him: "What is it?" Qi Chuan gazed at the dwellings that had grown from flat lands into a burgeoning settlement: "Without Lord Sacrificial Spirit, we wouldn’t be here." "Now the tribe is settling, joined by outsiders, it’s time to prepare for a grand ritual when Lord Sacrificial Spirit returns." ... In the Great Wilderness. At the burial site of the Exotic Python. Blocks cut out and stacked, containing Python Blood ice. One of the Python Heads from the Three-headed Exotic Python was painstakingly extracted from the ice sculpture, lying on the ice surface. The Deep Driller station stood nearby. Qin Jin stood on the ice, eyes closed, engraving. As the engraving progress increased, the speed gradually accelerated. In the Spiritual World. The pressure-condensed spiritual apparition of the Three-headed Exotic Python hovered at the forefront, and at this moment... opposite it, a faintly appearing incomplete giant python slowly formed. While Martial Arts Families engraved visualization seals, there were occasional setbacks. The Spiritual World was unstable, a slight mishap could stall progress or vastly diminish it. However. Qin Jin’s Spirit Talent was already exceptional, supported by the profession panel. The engraving progress was solidified, though he only burned time. Time passed... Using Spiritual Power as a pen, like putting the finishing touch, Qin Jin laid down the final stroke! [Visualization Technique: Three-headed Exotic Python Level 1 (3%)]