14: Giant

As the thought crossed his mind, Qin Jin looked at Qi Chuan.

Compared to Xia Yanh Tiger, Qi Chuan's progress was a bit slower.

However, the Breathing Method, as a cultivation technique that Martial Artists begin practicing from the start, is not difficult to master, not to mention that Qin Jin's teaching method is now unique and far ahead of its time.

As time passed, Qi Chuan also successfully mastered it.

He had already entered old age, and his vitality was declining, but he had a good foundation in the past. As the Breathing Method circulated, the weariness caused by his old age seemed to dissipate.

After the two of them mastered it, the Martial God in their minds dispersed.

At a certain moment.

Xia Yanh Tiger was the first to open his eyes.

His gaze was sharp, his aura fluctuated, and he stood rooted to the spot, like a drawn sword. After opening his eyes, he extended both arms, forming a bow shape. Patterns on his chest flickered, and a lightning arrow, condensed from spiritual power, formed in his hand.

He did not hold a bow, yet he conjured an arrow.

The next instant!

The lightning arrow shot out.

Boom!

Accompanied by a deafening roar, the lightning arrow struck one end and exploded violently, displaying impressive power.

The peculiar scene caused by Xia Yanh Tiger and the other's cultivation had already attracted the attention of other tribesmen.

At this moment.

Upon seeing this, the members of the hunting party, who were dissecting the giant rhinoceros, looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock.

"Brother Hu is even fiercer!"

"If the tribe were still around, Brother Hu would probably be able to directly compete for the team leader position."

"How did they do that?"

"It looks like Lord Sacrificial Spirit taught them."

"The former Stone Saint wasn't like this."

Amidst the discussions, Xia Yanh Tiger looked towards where the arrow had landed and let out a long breath.

Without the slightest hesitation, he knelt on the ground: "Many thanks to Lord Sacrificial Spirit for imparting the method!"

Beside him.

Qi Chuan had also stopped cultivating.

He knelt down with him, his voice even trembling slightly: "Thank you, Lord Sacrificial Spirit!"

Although the two had only just begun to learn the Breathing Method, they had held certain positions in the Si Huo Tribe and had some knowledge, so they had already realized the importance of the Breathing Method.

All along...

The members of the Si Huo Tribe were caught in the same cycle.

Their combat power gradually grew in childhood, peaked in their prime, but would sharply decline in old age, becoming useless.

In this process, their so-called growth had limits; it was far from enough to face truly powerful enemies, and they could only rely on the power of the Sacrificial Spirit.

Now, the emergence of the Breathing Method allowed them to see the possibility of further advancement.

Qin Jin's gaze turned to the top of the two.

Under their genuine gratitude, wish power was generated. Relatively speaking, the golden mist above Xia Yanh Tiger was even purer and thicker.

The wish power just consumed was replenished.

"You may all rise."

Qin Jin said.

The two followed his words.

After Xia Yanh Tiger stood up, he hesitated for a moment before finally asking: "Lord Sacrificial Spirit, can we teach this Breathing Method to other tribesmen?"

"Naturally."

Qin Jin's voice sounded in their minds: "I taught the Breathing Method to the two of you precisely so that you could pass it on."

"All members of the Si Huo Tribe can practice the Breathing Method."

His voice paused: "The children in the tribe should still focus on tempering their bodies with medicinal baths and melting their precious blood."

"The Breathing Method focuses on enhancing life energy. For those under sixteen years of age, rashly practicing this method may affect their normal physical growth, so it is not suitable for early practice."

Qi Chuan and Xia Yanh Tiger exchanged glances, both seeing excitement in each other's eyes, and nodded in unison.

"Go."

Deep Driller's right arm pointed forward: "Now, you can teach the new method you've learned to others."

"Do not disturb me."

Upon hearing this, the two bowed and left Deep Driller's side as instructed.

On the spot.

Deep Driller stood still.

Qin Jin's gaze swept over them. Apart from the children, dozens of current Si Huo Tribe members were quickly gathered and began practicing the Breathing Method under Xia Yanh Tiger's guidance.

With the aid of wish power, the relevant information was imprinted in Xia Yanh Tiger's mind, making him completely familiar with it. He was now teaching others with great ease.

Inside the cockpit.

Qin Jin temporarily severed his mental connection with Deep Driller, putting the mining machine into standby mode.

He activated his own Breathing Method and immediately began to cultivate.

One's own self was the foundation of everything.

He never slacked off.

...

Two great suns set.

The Great Wilderness was enveloped by night.

Inside the settlement, flames flickered, and roasted giant rhinoceros meat emitted a peculiar fragrance.

On another bonfire, a large container made from carved giant rhinoceros bones was set up, filled with surging beast blood and powerful medicines.

There were only five children in the tribe now, and they were picked up one by one and thrown into it.

This was a necessary ritual for children of the Si Huo Tribe in their early years.

Watching the children grimace in pain from the medicinal bath, the tribesmen relaxed considerably, breaking into bright smiles.

Young children always brought vibrant life.

Just then.

At one end of the settlement, Deep Driller moved.

All the tribesmen's gazes immediately focused on it.

"Lord Sacrificial Spirit."

Qi Chuan's aged voice was the first to sound, with a hint of speculation: "Are you... are you leaving?"

"Yes."

Qin Jin communicated through thoughts: "Since you have mastered the Breathing Method, prepare yourselves thoroughly, then go and clear out the fierce beasts in the surroundings."

After leaving that one sentence.

Qin Jin no longer hesitated. Deep Driller moved forward, leaving the firelight and entering the darkness.

Behind him.

The members of the Sacrificial Fire Tribe watched Deep Driller's receding figure.

The relationship between the Sacrificial Spirit and the human race was relatively pure.

Although they had only met today, fighting side by side and receiving the method imparted by Qin Jin was enough for them to offer their devout faith.

"Lord Jin is completely different from Lord Stone Saint."

Xia Yanh Tiger said: "In my memory, Lord Stone Saint, except when fighting, usually just lay in the tribe and rarely moved."

As he spoke, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

The Si Huo Tribe's former Sacrificial Spirit, Stone Saint, was a strange rock that usually sat in the tribe. When he was young, he used to play near it with other companions.

As his voice fell, Qi Chuan shook his head: "The temperaments of Sacrificial Spirits vary. Lord Jin said that he has important matters to attend to deep in the Great Wilderness, so he cannot protect us day and night."

"Perhaps, he imparted the Breathing Method precisely to allow us to protect ourselves."

Upon hearing this, Xia Yanh Tiger's eyes showed longing: "With the Breathing Method, our tribesmen's combat power will greatly increase, allowing us to hunt more ferocious beasts, and the future children will also be able to lay a more solid foundation."

"Sacrificial Spirits have myriad forms. I wonder what Lord Lord Sacrificial Spirit's true form is..."

He looked at Qi Chuan: "To be able to master a true scripture that can be cultivated, Old Qi, do you think... Lord Lord Sacrificial Spirit comes from the legendary Divine Kingdom?"

"That is not for us to investigate."

Qi Chuan's expression became serious, interrupting him.

"Xia Yanh Tiger, it is already a blessing that Lord Lord Sacrificial Spirit is willing to accept our offerings."

"Starting tomorrow, you will act according to Lord Lord Sacrificial Spirit's commands."

"Heaven has not destroyed our tribe; it has allowed us to find a new Lord Lord Sacrificial Spirit. We must not disappoint him."

Xia Yanh Tiger's expression also became solemn.

...

Deep Driller moved away from the Si Huo Tribe in the night.

This time, he changed direction. As he moved forward, the scanning module was activated, recording information about the surroundings and mapping it.

After about half an hour, Deep Driller stopped. Qin Jin summoned his professional panel, ready to leave.

Just then, his movements paused.

As life energy increased, a Martial Artist's five senses would also continuously strengthen and become more acute.

At this moment, he distinctly heard a dull vibrating sound.

The vibrating sound was like footsteps, coming from a distance, yet it was earth-shattering. As the sound spread, the ground itself began to tremble.

"What kind of giant creature makes such footsteps?"

The thought flashed through his mind.

With the camouflage module activated, Qin Jin prepared to leave the Great Wilderness at any moment. He followed the direction from which the footsteps came, advanced about several hundred meters, and then stopped.

He was still very far from the source of the sound, but he had already seen the other party's figure.

Because it was a colossal creature, standing over a hundred zhang tall!