Xuan Yue naturally knew how precious the spatial magic notes were, especially since they came from the hands of Prin, the spatial mage who went by the alias Round Wood. Xuan Yue solemnly accepted the magic notes with both hands and said in a serious tone: "Thank you, Prin Sage, I will definitely cultivate your spatial magic well." Although she said this out loud, Xuan Yue did not have any urgent thoughts of cultivating it in her heart. Until now, she still maintained a skeptical attitude towards Prin's words about being the savior.
It seems that he had seen through Xuanyue's inner thoughts. Purin smiled and said, "Kid, one day you will work hard too." Ah Dai, come here.
A'Dai responded with a sound, walked to Xuanyue's side and stood still. Prin smiled slightly, holding A'Dai's hand, saying: "A'Dai, you are a kind and good child, but now you shouldn't be your true self. Judging from your appearance, you should be an extremely intelligent person. The reason why you're like this now must have something to do with your childhood. If I'm not wrong, you must be an orphan."
He stared blankly and said, "How did you know?"
Purin smiled mysteriously and said, "Don't forget, I am the prophet of the Purin tribe! Your childhood must have had some painful experiences. After you entered the temple, I examined your body and found that there is a layer of darkness in your mind. Only by breaking through this darkness can you find yourself again. However, this depends on your own efforts. Even if you lost your memory, you are still a kind and good child. Your kind nature has led you to where you are today. Your future achievements will be boundless. Remember my words, whether or not your memories return, you must keep your kind heart. Only one who is as gentle as water will receive the blessing of the gods."
After listening to Prin's words, Ah-Dai stood there in a daze, with a flash of light passing through his mind, but it was as if he couldn't grasp it. Xuan Yue furrowed her brow and said: "Prin the Seer, are you saying that Ah-Dai has lost his memory before?"
Pu Lin nodded slightly and said: "Ah Dai's childhood must have been greatly stimulated, so he lost his memory. I believe that in the future, he will be able to recall those memories again."
"Ah-Dung stammered: 'Prophet Prin, are you saying that I should have a home too? But... but am I not an orphan?'"
Prin shook his head and said, "My power is also limited. Where you come from, what kind of person you are, I'm not clear either. Everything has to rely on you to explore for yourself. Do you understand?"
Ah Duo stared blankly at Prin, unable to utter a word for a long time.
"Alright, Ah-Dai, I'll give you something too. This thing will be useful to you in the future. It can not only help you suppress evil but also protect you at critical moments. Look." As he spoke, Pu Lin pressed his hand on the stone pedestal in front of him, and a flash of light appeared. A round stone pillar protruded from the center of the pedestal. Pu Lin drew a six-pointed star on the top of the pillar with a low growl and muttered a few incantations. The light burst out suddenly, and the protruding stone pillar became crystal clear. A silver necklace appeared in the middle of the pillar, with a blue pendant in the shape of a water droplet, very similar to Xuan Yue's Phoenix Blood.
With the appearance of this necklace, the Phoenix's blood on Xuan Yue's chest suddenly warmed up, and this necklace gave her a sense of familiarity.
Pu Rin looked at the necklace in front of her with a dazed expression, sighing: "Do you still remember that sentence? With the dragon's blood as the knot, this necklace is paired with the phoenix's blood and the dragon's blood. Our Pu Yan tribe has preserved it for over a thousand years. Xuan Yue, you should know the origin of these two necklaces."
Xuan Yue looked at the Dragon's Blood with some excitement, nodded and said: "The Dragon's Blood and Phoenix Blood are the ornaments of the first Pope of the Church, Emperor Shen Yu and his wife. Legend has it that they were made by the King of Dragons - Shen Long and the King of Birds - Feng Huang using their own blood to create a divine instrument with great power."
Pu Rin nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. This Dragon's Blood is indeed the property of our Pu Yan tribe from back in the day when God Emperor Yu was still alive. At that time, other tribes were unwilling to return our territory to us, so God Emperor Yu, out of apology, gave us his personal protective divine artifact, which became a treasured heirloom of our tribe. For thousands of years, we've never used it before. As for the Phoenix's Blood, it has always been kept by the Church, and it's the same as the one on Xuan Yue's body - they're a pair that complement each other. Your abilities are still too weak to bring out the power of these two divine artifacts. Maybe when you can surpass my strength, you'll be able to summon the Dragon and Phoenix to assist you. Among divine artifacts, the Dragon's Blood and Phoenix's Blood can be considered mid-tier."
Xuan Yue asked, "Are divine artifacts also divided into grades?"
Pulin nodded slightly and said, "Divine artifacts are roughly divided into three levels. Didn't your elders tell you? Some lower-level divine artifacts can be created by human power. As far as I know, a great alchemist once used his own strength and many precious materials to create a lower-level divine artifact. As for how mid-level and high-level divine artifacts come about, I'm not clear either. All I know is that the power of high-level divine artifacts is something even gods fear." As he spoke, his gaze intentionally swept across Ah-Dai's chest where the Ming Wang sword was located.
Ah-Dai didn't notice Prin's gaze and said bluntly, "Prophet Prin, you...you mean to give us this Dragon Blood?"
Pu Lin smiled slightly and said, "No, it's for you. I've already given my magic notebook to Xuan Yue, so this Dragon God's Blood is naturally yours." As he spoke, he somehow made the necklace in the cylinder appear in his hand. At the same time as the Dragon God's Blood appeared, a blue light burst forth, and there seemed to be a distant roar of thunder. The Phoenix Blood on Xuan Yue's chest also emitted a strong red glow, complementing the Dragon God's Blood, and the two necklaces seemed to have their own souls. At this moment, they seemed extremely joyful.
A'Dai shook his head repeatedly and pushed it away, saying: "No, no, how can that be? This is the treasure of your Puyan tribe! How could I want it? Prophet Pulan, you'd better put it away first."
Pu Lin didn't take it back, and said lightly: "Ah-Dai, you take it. I feel at ease with this divine artifact in your hands. Since it's a divine artifact, it should be used to its full potential. The Great Calamity of the Millennium is approaching, and I hope that in your hands, it can shine brightly and make good use of its power. This can also be considered as our Pu Lin clan's reward to you. Being able to help the Savior a little is what we should do."
Xuan Yue glanced at Pu Lin, then at Ah Dai, and suddenly snatched the Dragon's Blood from Pu Lin's hand, stuffing it into Ah Dai's. "Let you hold it, you just hold it," she scolded. "Pu Xian said we'll still have to work for the Pu Yan tribe in the future. With the Dragon's Blood, our grasp will be much stronger. At worst, after everything is over, we can return it to him."
A'Dai's eyes widened, and the Dragon's Blood in his hand transmitted a faint warmth, filling his entire body with a warm and cozy feeling that was hard to describe. Moreover, this Dragon's Blood seemed to be very intimate with him, and after entering A'Dai's hands, the blue light gradually dimmed, but the enormous energy contained within did not decrease.
"Ah-Dai said: 'Prophet Prin, then I'll borrow it first. Thank you.'"
Pulin smiled and said, "The Dragon's Blood has an incantation that can stimulate it. When you want to use it, just concentrate your thoughts on the Dragon's Blood, and the incantation will come naturally. As for some other effects, the incantation of the Dragon's Blood is almost the same as that of the Phoenix Blood. Let Xuan Yue tell you later." Pulin's eyes shone with a bright light, and he said with relief, "My mission is finally complete. The future of the Puyan tribe will depend on you from now on. Xuan Yue, Ah Dai, don't disappoint me!"
Xuan Yue grabbed Ah Dai and said, "Let's be realistic. Prophet Prin, do you have anything else to say? Shouldn't we leave now? The Rock is still in danger, aren't you afraid he'll get hurt? If the murderer could kill the Rock's wife without anyone knowing, then the Rock himself must also be in great danger."
Purin's eyes revealed a hint of sadness, and he sighed: "That child, Rock, almost grew up under my watch. His fate was already sealed by heaven, and it's not something that can be changed by human power. I've made arrangements for his affairs. You can rest assured. I still have some things to entrust to you. What do you think about the Tilu warriors we saw in the Temple of Tilu?"
Xuan Yue and Ah Diao's eyes simultaneously revealed fearful glances, Xuan Yue said: "They are the most dangerous warriors I have ever seen, even in the Tribunal's Court of Judgment, only high-ranking judges can compare to them. Your Pu Yan clan really has many experts!"
"They're really strong, especially those two Tiru warriors at the entrance of the stone cave just now. If they make a move, either one of them can easily kill us."
Purin said with a pained expression: "These Tierlu warriors are the most respectable heroes of our Puru tribe! Do you know where they came from? I'll tell you now, this is the biggest secret in our tribe. A thousand years ago, our Puru tribe was almost wiped out by that great calamity. After surviving the disaster, there was a risk of collapse. In order to allow our Puru tribe to continue developing, the tribal chief at the time decided to use secret witchcraft to create the strongest warriors."
"Can great warriors be manufactured?" Ah Tong asked in surprise.
Pulin nodded and said, "Witchcraft is a very mysterious thing, similar to the lost soul magic. People who use witchcraft must pay something to achieve their goals. In our Puyan tribe, there is a record of a witchcraft that can fully tap into a person's potential, but its price is extremely high - the soul."
Xuan Yue and Ah Dai simultaneously exclaimed: "Soul?"
Prin nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, the soul. When using this magic, one must pay the price of offering their own soul. And for warriors who have used this magic, although they lose their souls, as long as their bodies are not destroyed, they can gain eternal life. That is what the current Tilu warriors are like. Not only do they possess extremely powerful attacking and defensive abilities, with their potential fully developed. The most terrifying thing is their self-healing ability; as long as it's not a complete destruction of the body or disability, they can be said to be immortal."
"Ah, stupidly muttering: 'To obtain great power at the cost of one's soul... this, this seems too...' "
"It's not that evil, is it? The current Tilu warriors are heroes of our tribe, they have paid with their souls for the development of our tribe, and they will receive eternal respect from us. Not everyone can use this magic, one must possess great power and firm beliefs, otherwise, the magic cannot be completed. Every Tilu warrior who completes the magic is the most powerful warrior in our tribe. We have a testing method in our tribe, warriors who pass the test will receive the method of using magic and incantations from the prophet. Once there is a threat to the safety of our tribe, these warriors will unhesitatingly launch the magic, making themselves instantly become powerful Tilu warriors. After the great calamity, various tribes regarded us as a piece of fat meat, thinking that we, who have been passed down for tens of thousands of years, must be collecting countless treasures. Openly or secretly, they invaded our territory countless times. At every critical moment, our tribe's brave warriors would use magic to become the most powerful Tilu warriors and eliminate the enemy. After the enemy was eliminated, they also lost their souls and consciousness, and could only be commanded by prophets like me. It is precisely because of this that we hate those foreign tribes even more. Over a thousand years, our tribe has experienced 121 major difficulties, and there have been 276 heroes who transformed into Tilu warriors due to these difficulties. Except for 11 people whose bodies were completely destroyed in battle, there are still 265 Tilu warriors alive today, the oldest of whom is over 900 years old. Although their abilities will not increase again, they have become our tribe's most powerful secret weapon."
The foolishly puzzled asked: "If the Tiro warriors are so powerful, wouldn't a few dozen be enough? Why are there so many?"
"Pulin smiled wryly and said, 'Our Puyan tribe has more than thirty clans. Although we can't compare to our glorious past now, the area is still not small. The enemy's every attack won't always have a Tilu warrior nearby. In times of extreme crisis, in order to protect their own people, those powerful warriors will necessarily choose to sacrifice their souls and use witchcraft to instantly increase their power. If it weren't for the high requirements of witchcraft, our Tilu warriors would only be more numerous over the past thousand years. Until today, some greedy people who covet our Puyan tribe's non-existent treasures still sneak into our clans. That's why we Puyan tribe hate outsiders so much and are unwilling to contact them.'"
"Ah-Dai thought for a moment and said: 'Prophet Pu Lin, then you say, will the wife of Brother Rock be killed by an outsider this time?'"
Purin shook his head and said, "I'm not clear about it. Tonight, all the answers will be revealed. Kids, I told you about the secret of the Puru tribe's Tilu warriors so that you can understand that if you encounter a powerful enemy in the future, our Puru tribe's Tilu warriors will be your most loyal partners. They will become your greatest help."
Ah-Diao and Hsuan-Yueh looked at each other, Hsuan-Yueh sighed: "These Ti-Lu warriors are the most pitiful people. We'd rather not have their help. Their souls are already gone. Let them live quietly in the Temple of Ti-Lu God." What do you say?
Tears flashed in Prin's eyes, "You're right, these seniors have paid too much for the Prin tribe. Let's talk about this later. However, even if you don't want them to help, I still need to tell you the method of controlling them, because my days are numbered. You must promise me that after I teach you the way to activate the Tilu warriors, you will absolutely not use them for your own purposes. At the same time, I have another request, which is that I hope you won't reveal to others that you know you're the saviors. Let everything develop naturally, if the Church finds out that you are the saviors they've been searching for, it's likely to limit your growth. Xuan Yue, you should understand, this sentence is directed at you."
Before Xuan Yue could answer, Ah Dai hastily said: "Prophet Prin, why are your days numbered?"
Prin sighed and said, "As a prophet, my lifespan has been quite long already. After all, I revealed the heavenly secrets, so I must be punished by the gods. Although I can't see my own end completely, it should be soon."
Xuan Yue and Ah Dai exchanged a glance, Xuan Yue said: "Since we are the saviors you mentioned, wouldn't it be better to inform the Vatican about this news? We can also get more help in the future."
"Ah-Dung said: 'Prophet Prin, you won't have any trouble, you'll definitely live for several more decades.'"
Pu Rin raised his hand, stopping Xuan Yue and Ah Dai from continuing, a faint smile on his face. "A person's life is always limited, I am no exception. As I said earlier, among the prophets, I am already considered old. My predecessors, some did not even live to be thirty years old before passing away. I am already very satisfied now. Xuan Yue, I know that as a member of the Church, if you do not report such an important matter to the Pope, your conscience will likely be uneasy. However, remember my words: every person has their own destiny, which is predetermined by God. If it is disrupted by external forces, fate will undergo some slight changes. Like you two, now that you have entered into the path of fate, you can only follow your own destiny. Going with the flow is the best choice, Xuan Yue, do you understand?"
Xuan Yue seemed to be lost in thought and didn't make a sound. Pu Lin trembled as he walked between Ah Dai and Xuan Yue. His stature wasn't short, but now it was hunched over. Ah Dai hurriedly supported Pu Lin's arm from the side and asked: "Master, are you okay?"
Prin shook his head and said, "You two listen to me. From now on, I will teach you the driving method of the Tilu warriors. You must swear not to spread it outside."
"Ah-Dai lowered his head and said: 'Prophet Prin, I...I don't want to learn.'"
Pu Rin let out a sigh, suddenly stretching out his thin right hand to touch Ah Dai's chest. Ah Dai was startled but did not resist, and the thin hand had already touched the leather pouch containing the Ming Wang sword through his clothes. A cold evil power emanated from the hilt of the sword, causing the stone room to cool down instantly, and Xuan Yue couldn't help but shiver.
He withdrew his palm, seemingly unaffected by the overwhelming evil power. "Child, all things in the world are not divided into good or evil. It depends on where you use them. If used for good, they are good; if used for evil, they are evil. The Tilu warriors and the evil object on your chest are the same. They shouldn't exist in this world. But since they do, why can't you use them to do something good instead of letting them be idle or exploited by those with ill intentions? I'm teaching you the method to control the Tilu warriors not so that you can lead them to do anything. It's just that if our tribe encounters any disaster in the future or if a catastrophe on the mainland requires our tribe's assistance, you can use these heroes of our tribe to help you. As long as it's for justice, I think these heroes will smile even in their graves."
Pu Lin's eyes shone with a benevolent gaze, sweeping from Ah Dai to Xuan Yue. Both of them suddenly felt as if they were basking in the warmth of spring breeze.
A'Dou lowered his head and remained silent, Xuan Yue thought for a moment before saying: "Since you've said so, let's begin. I promise you that unless absolutely necessary, I will not easily mobilize the noble's Tiru warriors."
"Alright, now that you understand my intention, let's begin. The method to control the Tiro warriors isn't difficult, they don't have souls but they aren't averse to familiar things either. Although you two aren't from our Puro tribe, Xuan Yue has obtained my magical manual and Ah Diao has obtained the Dragon God's blood. With these two things, it will be much easier for you to learn the method of control."
An hour later, Prin took a deep breath and said: "I've already told you everything I can say. Your current abilities are too weak, and you're not yet qualified to use the Drive Method, especially you, Xuan Yue. As a Holy Body Constitution, if you want to use the Drive Method, you must have spatial system magic as an auxiliary tool. After all, the Tilu Warriors were transformed through witchcraft, and they can also become Dark Warriors. When you have the chance, be sure to cultivate the magical notes I've passed on to you well, got it?
Xuan Yue nodded, what Prin had just taught them was actually how to create the magic of the Tilu warriors and the method of controlling the magic. This was something that Xuan Yue and Ah Dai had never come into contact with before, and it was difficult for them to accept for a while. The power of magic was very mysterious, even Prin the prophet only knew about this magic that turned people into Tilu warriors.
"Where are you headed this time through our Pulin territory? Can you tell me?"
Xuan Yue looked at Ah Dai stupidly and said: "We are going to the Mountains of Death to find the top-grade magic crystal."
"Wait, what? You're going to the Mountains of Death? That's one of the most dangerous places on the continent! Your courage is truly impressive." After finishing speaking, his face turned serious as he drew a six-pointed star in mid-air and rapidly chanted incantations for about the time it takes to eat a meal before stopping. Prin visibly let out a sigh of relief and said, "I've already calculated your fortunes, although you will face many dangers on this journey, you should be able to return safely. Be careful with everything."
Ah-Dai had already been very convinced of Prin, and upon hearing him say so, his original worry instantly vanished, saying: "So to say, we can get the magic crystal now?"
"Have confidence in yourself, have the confidence to overcome all difficulties. Whether you can succeed or not depends entirely on yourselves. Let's go, it's time to leave this place, the time is almost up, and the matter of the rock is almost settled."
He was taken aback for a moment, just as he was about to say something, his stomach growled. It had been too long since lunch and the food had already digested.
Xuan Yue burst out laughing, silently reciting an incantation, and took out a few steamed buns from the Phoenix's blood, handing them to Ah Dai, saying: "You must be hungry, eat something first. Would you like some, Sir?"
"Sorry about that, I forgot you two haven't had dinner yet. Let's go, after we're done with the rock business, I'll make sure the tribe leader treats you well." After saying this, he led Xuan Yue and Ah Dai out of the stone room. As they walked out through the two stone doors, the two Ti Lu warriors didn't block their way. Pu Lin said, "These two Ti Lu warriors are the strongest in our tribe, they were transformed from the bravest warriors hundreds of years ago using magic. You could say they're the kings of the Ti Lu warriors. Although they may not be as strong as the Sword Saints on the mainland, they're close. They stand here to protect the history of our Pu Rock Tribe. Xuan Yue, my magic notebook has the method for entering this place on the last page. If necessary in the future, you can come here and command them." After saying this, he walked forward. Xuan Yue and Ah Dai's gazes swept over the Ti Lu Warrior King, a hint of sadness in their eyes.
Xuan Yue faintly felt that this Prophet Prin, who had sacrificed thirty years of his life for the sake of his people, seemed to be reciting his own will.
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The night was very deep, the night sky had no stars, layers of dark clouds blocked the bright moonlight, plunging the earth into darkness. Occasionally, a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, giving people an eerie feeling.
Outside a stone hut outside the Thiru temple.
Yan Li Zheng sat on the stone steps at the entrance of the stone room, somehow producing a piece of cloth to continuously wipe his two battle axes. "Brother Yan Ju Da, do you think that murderer will come tonight? Shouldn't we set up more people here to make it impossible for him to escape? Hmph, as long as I catch that bastard, I'll chop him down with one swing." As he spoke, he used his hand to mimic the motion of swinging an axe. They had already been guarding this place for half a night, but there was no movement at all. The night was very deep, and the ordinary people in the tribe had long since fallen asleep.
Yan Ju shook his head helplessly and said, "A Li, you're not young anymore, why are you still so impulsive? Don't you think it through a bit more? If there were too many people arranged here, how would the murderer fall for it? Besides, we two are considered top-notch in our clan. Even if the enemy is strong, we can hold out for a while and tie him up. By then, calling over other clansmen will definitely allow us to catch the murderer."
Yan Li yawned and said, "Brother Yan Ju, when I was young, you always lectured me. Now that I'm all grown up, can't you just stop mentioning it? I'm really sleepy! It would be great if the sky could brighten up soon. Brother Yan Shi is really pitiful, and Cloud Sister left like that. Heaven is truly blind! Even someone as good as Cloud Sister wasn't blessed by heaven."
Yan Jiuze said: "Don't spout nonsense, if Patriarch hears about it, you'll be the one to suffer."
Yanli snorted and said, "The chief is really something. If I were him, I would arrange for a large number of people to protect Yanshi Gege. Finding the murderer is important, but isn't it more important to rescue Yanshi Gege first? But what did he do? He not only let us two come here to guard, but also spread the prophet's words throughout the entire tribe. Isn't this putting Yanshi Gege in danger? Yun'er Jiejie is dead, and Yanshi Gege is so pitiful. I didn't see him showing much sadness when Yun'er Jiejie married Yanshi Gege back then. Who knows, maybe he's actually happy that Yun'er Jiejie is dead this time."
Yan Ju suddenly pulled Yan Li up from the ground with one hand, and said in a low voice: "How can you get more and more spirited as you speak, is the clan leader also someone you can discuss?"
Yan Li also knew that his words were excessive, and he inserted the battle axe behind him, saying: "Brother Yan Ju, I didn't say anything just now."
Yan Hu smiled slightly and said, "You! If you can change that impulsive personality of yours, you'll gain more people's hearts. The clan leader won't hesitate to let you go out and gain experience."
Yan Li sighed and said, "I've been stuck in the tribe every day, I'm about to suffocate. Yan Ju, big brother, what if Brother Yan Shi can't wake up? He's the only heir of the tribal chief! Our tribespeople will definitely not allow an unconscious person to inherit the position of tribal chief. Hopefully he'll wake up soon."
A faint glimmer flashed in the giant rock's eyes, and he said calmly: "If Brother Rock really can't wake up, I'm afraid the clan will have to elect a new successor from among the esteemed elders."
Yan Li's expression changed, and he said: "If we really want to choose a successor, who in the clan can compare with your prestige, Yan Jiu Big Brother? Even among our generation, not even Yan Shi Big Brother can compare with you!"
Yan Ju's face was stern, and he frowned, saying: "Yan Li, say a few less words, cheer up, the murderer will appear at any time, our mission today is very important!"
Yan Li coldly snorted and said: "I'm just afraid that the murderer won't dare to show up, as long as he comes, I don't believe he can leave alive."
Yan Ju walked up to Yan Li and patted his broad shoulders, saying: "Yan Li, there's one thing you said that was absolutely right."
Yan Liyong asked, "What's going on?"