212: Burial Soldiers

The nine scrolls were arranged.

Qin Jin's spiritual contact allowed him to browse the first five scrolls, from the Novice to the Martial Saint scroll. However, from the Heavenly Human scroll onwards, they remained unopened, and his spiritual contact received no response.

“I can browse one realm higher,” he murmured to himself. Qin Chi's vision in the spiritual world landed on the ninth scroll.

[Beyond Martial God]

“Is this where the Mitian Martial God’s speculations and understanding of higher realms are contained?”

Beyond Martial God—this was undoubtedly the ultimate goal pursued by every Martial Artist in the Federation. From the appearance of the first Martial God in the Federation until now, the exploration of this path has never ceased.

The road ahead was long and still far from its end. It was precisely because of this, combined with the Federation's overall environment, that the history of the Federation's Martial Artist inheritance was forged. The more talented an individual, the smoother the environment they would receive. This was a cradle for the birth of geniuses.

A Martial God was already an extraordinary individual who had truly embarked on their own path. It was conceivable that each one's deductions for higher realms would differ.

After the projection was completed in the spiritual world, the original scroll of inheritance in front of him glowed faintly and slowly retreated into the black hole, disappearing from sight.

Seeing it vanish, Qin Jin no longer paid attention. His spirit focused on the first scroll and he began to read.

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[Weapon Forging Manual]

To use oneself as a weapon, to forge one's own body. While browsing the first scroll, Qin was already certain that this could be considered a unique Law. This was a Law created and passed down by a Martial God, who had truly reached the pinnacle and organized their own understanding. If compared, it would be like the status of the Immortal Dynasty's True Scripture within the Heavenly Azure Method.

Each scroll covered a different realm, and while it remained within the system of ordinary Martial Arts cultivation, the details were vastly different, stemming from a Martial God's unique understanding.

Cultivating this Law was like forging a weapon: a sword had sword intent, a saber had saber intent, all weapons had intent, and so did humans. Through continuous tempering and combat, one would advance further.

The surroundings returned to a vast expanse of white.

Qin Jin's body and mind were aligned, and he meticulously began to cultivate from the first scroll. As he constantly practiced his martial arts, a sharp intent began to condense and rise from around Qin Jin. He stood in this vast space, like a sheathed sword, its sharpness fully revealed.

Outside.

After the elder agreed, the two fell silent, no longer speaking.

Time passed, and at a certain moment, the elder's cloudy eyes flickered, then he spoke: “Someone has already obtained the inheritance left by the Ancestral Master.”

“Uncle-Master, who is it?”

“Qin Jin.”

Hearing the answer, Ji Yuan was not surprised and nodded slightly: “With the combat power he displayed, it should be so.”

“After receiving the secret transmission, he will advance further. Such a prodigy, fortunately, is from the Federation. It's a pity he is not a disciple of our Mitian Dojo.”

He murmured with a sigh. The elder's gaze was fixed on the Sky Spine Divine Weapon. It seemed that due to his status as a [Weapon Bearer], he saw more information. His hunched body seemed to straighten a bit: “His Divine Intent indeed improved in the Stele Forest, but the Weapon Forging Hammer and Weapon Forging Furnace had no effect on him.”

“After continuous attempts, the Sky Spine had no choice but to directly open the Ancestral Master's inheritance to him.”

“No effect?!”

Ji Yuan's expression froze. Although he had not yet become a Weapon Bearer, he was undoubtedly extremely knowledgeable about the Sky Spine and the secret transmissions it contained.

Years ago, when he himself cultivated in the Dojo, he had personally experienced this scene.

Now, his thoughts raced, and he understood the reason in an instant. He looked at the Sky Spine, his eyes flickering: “The younger generation is formidable.”

“I wonder what he has experienced to have already surpassed the upper limit of the Sky Spine's secret transmission.”

In his words, besides the fluctuation in his tone, there was also a hint of curiosity.

After speaking, he looked back.

“These young people still need to stay in the Sky Spine for a while longer.”

“Uncle-Master, please pay close attention.”

“I'll be leaving first.”

“You...”

The elder looked at him and spoke softly, but then realized something and shook his head: “Go.”

His figure quietly disappeared.

In the canyon, only the elder remained, silently gazing at the Divine Weapon.

In his cloudy eyes, a look of relief occasionally flickered.

Great Wilderness.

The Si Huo Tribe welcomed its largest expansion since its re-establishment.

With the addition of the Tu Yang Tribe, and the reorganization of the Iron Tooth Tribe and the Fei Xue Tribe, the entire Tribe's scale grew rapidly, and its governed territory expanded quickly.

After slaying the Tie Chi Spirit Guardian that day, Qin did not appear again.

For the Si Huo Tribe, they also realized that Lord Sacrificial Spirit had solved the most difficult step, and now it was their turn to be tested, diligently handling all matters.

In the Great Wilderness, it was perfectly normal for defeated Tribes to be [incorporated]. This tradition made the Si Huo Tribe's progress quite smooth.

As news spread, information about the true dragon descending that day and slaying the Sacrificial Spirit also reached other surrounding Tribes. While feeling vigilant, and despite coveting the territories of the two Tribes, no one dared to try and 'pull the dragon's whiskers' at this time.

The newly joined Tu Yang Tribe members were also doing their best to integrate and perform well. Coupled with the assistance from their ally, the Shi Ri Tribe, under the Sacrificial Spirit's command, everything proceeded smoothly.

Now.

Inside a newly completed hall in the Si Huo Tribe's encampment.

More than twenty figures stood within, discussing matters.

Among them, the original elite members of the Si Huo Tribe accounted for the majority, with the remaining portion being the former high-ranking officials of the Tu Yang Tribe.

Over this period, the cooperation between the two sides had increased, and they had gradually grown familiar with each other. In addition, Bai Su, the deer general, and two or three individuals from the former Fengyu Tribe were also present.

At the front of the hall, there was a map carved on animal hide. Centered on the Si Huo Tribe's encampment, the territories of the Iron Tooth Tribe and the Fei Xue Tribe were specifically marked. From the map, the Si Huo Tribe bordered the Fei Xue Tribe, and further north was the territory of the Iron Tooth Tribe, with the overall territory resembling a long-handled spoon.

“Elder Qi.”

Cultivation was confidence, and status was power. Xia Yanh Tiger was increasingly adapting to his role as the Tribe leader, his prestige growing. At this moment, his gaze turned to Qi Chuan, and he spoke first: “Does Lord Sacrificial Spirit have any instructions?”

“No.”

Qi Chuan sat alone among the attendees: “After his last appearance, Lord Sacrificial Spirit has gone into seclusion again, intending for us to handle everything.”

Speaking of this, his eyes filled with reverence: “When our Tribe was weak, Lord Sacrificial Spirit guided us. Now that our Tribe is growing stronger, he seems not to intend to influence our decisions.”

As his voice rang out, the expressions in the hall varied.

“Then let us achieve something and continue to strengthen the Tribe, that will be the best reward for Lord Sacrificial Spirit!”

Xia Yanh Tiger's tone was firm. He turned around and placed his hand on the map: “Our Tribe's territory has greatly expanded this time, but this also means we border more Tribes. We must prepare early to deal with future matters.”

“As an urgent priority, one matter stands before us.”

“Do we need to migrate?”

Migration.

The reason was simple: after the expansion of their territory, the current Si Huo Tribe encampment was located in the southern part of their territory, unable to fully radiate across the entire domain.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Qi Chuan's aged voice rang out first.

“I do not approve of migration.”

Everyone looked at him. The Tribe's Great Elder and Shaman had a serious expression: “Our Si Huo Tribe was rebuilt from decline. Every blade of grass and tree in the current encampment is the painstaking effort of our clansmen.”

“Moreover—”

“Lord Sacrificial Spirit's dwelling is beneath that divine light from heaven and earth.”

“Most of those present have been aided by Lord Sacrificial Spirit and have entered this mutated place. This divine light is extraordinary. The Tribe can migrate, but we cannot move the divine light from heaven and earth.”

He paused here.

In the hall, someone spoke: “Perhaps we can transform this place into a dedicated sacrificial ground, allowing Lord Sacrificial Spirit to rest here.”

As he spoke, many gazes turned to him, but no one responded.

Being stared at by everyone, the speaker also realized his mistake and quickly said: “I was being presumptuous.”

The Sacrificial Spirit was the true foundation of the Tribe's safety. His idea was undoubtedly to neglect the root for the branch.

“Leader.”

Just then, Sheng Fang spoke: “We can first merge and then diverge.”

Hearing this.

Xia Yanh Tiger looked at the former leader of the Tu Yang Tribe and said seriously: “Elaborate.”

“The Tribe doesn't need to migrate.”

Sheng Fang stated his conclusion quickly: “Truly vast Tribes, even nations, do not have just one settlement for their people, but rather they are spread throughout their territory.”

He stepped forward to the map: “This place, the land beneath our feet, can completely serve as the capital of our Si Huo Tribe. In the coming period, we can utilize the former sites of those two Tribes to construct other settlements.”

“Currently, the incorporation of those two large Tribes is still ongoing. We should first merge to prevent anyone from having ulterior motives. In the future, we can then diverge, and after the Tribe merges, besides the capital city, we can settle in other places.”

Xia Yanh Tiger nodded: “How do we ensure safety?”

“Our Tribe has the Law passed down by Lord Jin. Our clansmen continuously cultivate and grow stronger, which is sufficient to solve most problems.”

“If there is truly great calamity, with Lord Sacrificial Spirit's methods, his location makes little difference.”

He paused here and continued to add: “This is a matter for the future. We can learn from the Iron Tooth Tribe's method of taming fierce birds to see if we can master it, which would greatly reduce travel time in the future.”

At this point, he paused, a hint of hesitation crossing his face.

Xia Yanh Tiger looked at him, thoughtfully: “Sheng Fang, what else do you want to say? Just say it.”

“I also have a rather bold idea.”

Sheng Fang looked around at everyone in the hall: “Over this period, I have gained an understanding of the surrounding Tribes.”

“Nearby, there are many small Tribes, numbering in the thousands. If you are interested, with the might displayed by Lord Sacrificial Spirit, we can completely take them without bloodshed.”

“Besides that, within the entire surrounding area, there is only one Tribe of a larger scale, which already calls itself a nation.”

“After this merger, if everything goes smoothly and our Tribe develops successfully in the future—our Si Huo Tribe can also call itself a nation!”

“I am not a shaman, but I have learned that becoming a nation and holding national sacrifices also brings great benefits to Lord Sacrificial Spirit!”

By the end, his voice was somewhat impassioned.

Tribe becoming a nation!

The Tu Yang Tribe came from the north, closer to the center of the Great Wilderness, and had access to more information, clearly understanding the power of a nation.

This kind of thing was almost predestined from the Tribe's inception, because only truly extraordinary Sacrificial Spirits could protect a nation.

The former Tu Yang Tribe could not, and Tu Yang Tribal Priest Qi Shan could not achieve this.

But after coming to the Si Huo Tribe and truly witnessing the current Lord Sacrificial Spirit's actions, Sheng Fang had an idea in his heart. In front of the divine dragon descending from the sky, it seemed all problems could be solved.

As his voice fell, the hall fell silent.

After more than ten seconds of silence, Xia Yanh Tiger let out a long breath and said solemnly: “This matter is of great importance and must receive Lord Sacrificial Spirit's approval.”

“However—”

“Your proposal of merging and then diverging has no other issues.”

Xia Yanh Tiger made up his mind: “The Tribe's development has reached a point where it needs a further direction. Let this be our direction for now.”

“Everyone—”

“Begin preparations!”

Mitian Dojo.

Within the Weapon Realm, there was a vast expanse.

In the center of the vastness, Qin Jin stood alone, his eyes tightly closed.

Around him, his domain unfolded. The original domain was calm, but now—within the domain, a warlike intent flowed, extremely sharp. As power continuously surged, its accumulation grew even stronger.

His previous domain was like a blank sheet of paper; now Qin Jin had drawn the first stroke on it, making it even more extraordinary.

From the first scroll to the fourth scroll.

The Weapon Forging Manual was an extraordinary path left by a Martial God, but Qin Jin, starting from scratch and cultivating until now, was also extremely extraordinary himself.

He embarked on this path, and with his own foundation combined with his comprehension, his progress was swift. He had now cultivated to the Grandmaster scroll, catching up to his own progress.

Time passed.

At a certain instant, Qin Jin's heart stirred. While cultivating, he released a wisp of his spirit and entered the Spirit Ruins.

Eternal Cave Heaven!

This fourth Cave Heaven, after its formation, had been continuously brewing a Treasure Technique within it.

Now, the black and white divine tree in the Cave Heaven scattered streams of light, illuminating the entire Cave Heaven. Amidst the scattering, the Cave Heaven Treasure Technique was fully generated, imprinting itself into Qin's mind.

[One Thought Myriad Antiquity]

[Myriad Antiquity Treasure Technique]

He perceived the information within it, and after browsing for a moment, his expression suddenly became serious, his face rippling as if he had witnessed an incredible sight.

Before he could delve deeper.

The generation of the Cave Heaven Treasure Technique also caused the Cave Heaven to feed back into his own body. Coupled with his continuous cultivation of the [Weapon Forging Manual] during this period, the two combined to form a chain reaction. Around Qin Jin, primordial power overflowed, circling his body and enveloping him.

Transformation!

This was a sign of transformation!

The Heavenly Azure Method greatly aided Martial Arts. After initially opening the Eternal Cave Heaven, he did not undergo a transformation. Now, seizing the opportunity of the Treasure Technique's generation, he finally reached the peak and began a new transformation!

The seventh transformation!

This time, under Qin Jin's perception, the primordial power no longer condensed into a cocoon.

Influenced by Qin's sharp intent, the primordial power that naturally formed protection due to the transformation actually constructed shadows of weapons, taking different forms, spread throughout the surroundings, sometimes illusory, sometimes solid.

That was precisely the influence brought by the [Weapon Forging Manual].

Qin Jin could confirm that if someone were to intrude at this moment with ill intentions, these condensed weapons would actively launch an attack.

Ten thousand weapons encircled him, like a burial ground of weapons.

Qin Chi.

Transforming here!