Lord of the Earth

Chapter 177 The human god, Hou Tu!
"Precious meat?"

Facing Huang Rong's clear and smart eyes.

After Xia Tian was stunned for a moment, he understood what Huang Rong said.

It should be the Taotie beast that has transformed six times and exploded with the golden-quality rare item "Glutton Cells"!
Gluttonous beasts can gain greater potential by devouring "gluttonous cells". This is the legacy left by the "gluttonous overlord", just like the treasure of One Piece, enough to attract "gluttonous beasts" on the entire island Gather, fight, and scramble.

As long as it is used properly, it can cause a serious blow to the alien race!
"What is the level of strength of the alien race you are facing?"

However, Xia Tian didn't resolutely agree because of being stared at by Qiao Huang Rong's watery eyes.

Instead, he looked at Huang Rong and He Shen and said.

Although Xia Tian is very interested in the strange object statue that can create "spiritual soil".

But after all, this is not near his own territory, and there is not even a single soldier around who can participate in the battle.

And the barbarians in this cave are not weak themselves. Except for the twenty or thirty old, weak, women and children, the remaining seventy or eighty "barbarians" have already relied on five-color rice to reach the level of transformation!
He Shen and Huang Rong were at the fourth level of mortal transformation and the fifth level of mortal transformation.

Under such circumstances, facing the aliens, they can only choose to dodge, which is enough to show that the opponents should not be underestimated!
"Those crocodile people have powerful bodies and amazing energy and blood. Each one can tear apart tigers and leopards. They also have sophisticated equipment and can obtain a large amount of food from the sea for practice. So. At the same level, compared to these The fighting power of the barbarians is even better!"

He Shen's face looked slightly solemn.

According to He Shen's description, the crocodile-human race was born with a ninth-level mortal body and stood at the top of the mortal race.

Moreover, compared to the "barbarians" of the other world who were restricted after being "cursed" by the gods of the other world.

These crocodile people have a more advanced civilization and have not only mastered the methods of making leather armor and forging metal weapons.

There are even certain defense facilities built in the territory!

Therefore, even if the barbarians were more numerous, they were defeated in the battle and were expelled from their original territory.

This is obviously normal. When fighting at the same level, the impact of equipment is even greater than personal skills.

Xia Tian's own territory can repeatedly win against many foreign races, largely because of the blessing of various magical weapons such as Mingguang Armor, Qi Family Sword, and Divine Arm Crossbow!

"Actually, if we just talk about weapons, the bone weapons of these barbarians are not much different... They know a way to temper "bone weapons" with their own blood and energy, and they can create weapons that can 'grow' The strange weapon!"

However, the next words from He Shen's mouth still attracted Xia Tian's attention.

"This bone sword is made using the 'qi and blood tempering method'. In addition to being able to continuously increase its power through 'sacrifice', when encountering a powerful enemy, it can also be 'self-destructed' , causing damage to the enemy by surprise!"

"This sword of mine was forged from the head horn of a gluttonous beast. Although the time for 'blood refining' is not long, it is already a sharp weapon!"

He Shen said.

On one side, he took out a sword with a back as white as jade, a translucent blade, and some light red swords in the center that looked like meridians and blood vessels.

"A weapon that can grow?"

Xia Tian became interested now and glanced at Zhan Dao.

[Bone Sword (Blue)]

[Level] Transformation

[Characteristics] Growth (using your heart and blood as a guide to turn into a 'spiritual seed', and then 'refining' it with your own energy and blood, which can eventually grow into a 'spiritual weapon'), explosive weapon (detonating the spiritual power and energy contained in the weapon) , bursting out with powerful force)

[Explanation] A method passed down from the ancient times by the human race in another world. Legend has it that it is one of the secret methods of "refining weapons" for high-level human race. Due to the lack of higher-level "refining formulas", it can only refine spiritual weapons in the transformation stage. !

"Can you actually be refined into a 'spiritual weapon'?"

The value of "Spiritual Soldiers" is self-evident.

It can be said that it is second only to rare objects that can follow the rules of heaven and earth to increase their power, and weapons that are integrated with "exotic treasures".

The key is that both rare objects and rare treasures are limited in quantity. Only spiritual weapons can be continuously manufactured by relying on skills!
These "barbarians" actually mastered the method of refining "spiritual weapons", which can be said to be beyond Xia Tian's expectations.

However, think carefully.

This seems very reasonable.

After all, these human races come from a world that can have resources like "five-color spiritual rice".

Perhaps due to the "curse of the gods", their potential is limited and they are unable to compete with powerful alien races at the same level. However, the human race was once a "super race", and a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if they are suppressed by all kinds of pressure, they still can't fight. There will be some heritage left behind, like this kind of "spiritual weapon" that uses bones to create growth.

You must know that although his territory currently possesses spiritual weapons such as "meteoric crossbows, sky lanterns, wooden oxen and flowing horses", even when the territory is promoted, the will of the earth also provides a "designated type of spiritual weapon drawings".

However, these spiritual weapons have very strict requirements for materials and cannot be manufactured on a large scale.

Only the method of "qi and blood weapon refining", according to He Shen's description, can be used for "refining" as long as the bones of creatures at the metamorphosis level. It can be said that there is no need to choose materials at all, and it is of great value to a territory. It can be said to be quite amazing.

"If Lord Xia needs it, I think these barbarians would also be willing to hand over the 'sacrificial refining' method to you..."

As a politician and a good person, He Shen could naturally see that Xia Tian was a little moved, and he immediately said with a smile on his round face.

The reason why the dignified "Military Minister" of the Qing Dynasty acted without any pretensions and even slightly flattering in front of Xia Xia was not only because of Xia Tian's status as "Human Lord", but also because he had been sharpened these days after entering the "Eternal Land". .

The most important thing is that He Shen has guessed in his heart that Xia Tian has a way to leave this island!

Therefore, they are more willing to show their "value".

"If Lord Xia is willing to take in these 'barbarians', the little girl is willing to persuade them to hand over the method of 'blood weapon refining' to the Lord!"

Unlike Heshen, Huang Rong had actually already known that Xia Tian had the ability to "move through the stars" from the exchange with Huang Yaoshi on the road. When the "Crocodile Tribe" was about to rush over, Xia Tian waved his sleeves and spread the "Gluttonous Alien Beasts" all over the place. "The disappearance of the dead body is some kind of proof!
At this time, he echoed He Shen's words.

This is because in He Shen's eyes, these barbarians from "outside the territory" are not that different. Huang Rong has been with these barbarians for a longer time and already has some "feelings". The girl even gave each of these barbarians a Chinese name.

For example, the "barbarian girl" who was only eight years old but taller than Wu Dalang.

Because of this, she also hopes that Xia Tian knows the value of these barbarians and can take these barbarians out of this island...

"When the 'Crocodile Tribe' is dealt with, if they are willing to leave, we can go together."

In this regard, Xia Tian has no problem.

These "barbarians" are essentially the same as humans.

It's just that the environment in the other world made it grow tall and strong, and any lord would be happy to recruit dozens of mortal-level combatants!

The only problem is that the "curse shackles" on the human race in the other world will limit their potential, and a lot of resources may be invested, but they will not be able to cultivate them in the end.

"When we get back, let Hua Tuo help them test it first!"

Xia Tian makes a decision.

……

On the sea, there are rough waves.

A bright moon rises slowly, casting a large amount of silver light from the sky.

In the night, above a mountain rock shrouded in black trees, Xia Tian looked not far away.

A "territory" that occupies a small area and has a relatively simple structure is already beginning to take shape.

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

Each one has a head like a crocodile and is covered in black leather armor.

With a pious expression, he opened up a creature that was over 20 meters in length and resembled a whale, and took out a ball of grease-like objects from its body and poured it into a metal cauldron with a material similar to bronze!
"The ceremony begins!" A tall crocodile human leader, who was over two and a half meters tall, wore a set of blood-colored armor and was blind in one eye.

Each hand held a moon-shaped scimitar, and he drew it on the metal cauldron. Suddenly, the two scimitars burned with blazing flames, igniting the whale oil in the metal cauldron, and shining brightly all around. , Ambilight!
Then, a Crocodile Man kowtowed to the metal cauldron and took off his clothes.

Then, they hugged each other, their ears and temples rubbed together, hot air blew out from their nostrils, and they gasped...

"Ahem, that kind of 'common oil' seems to have some kind of effect on promoting cultivation after it is lit. These crocodile people 'practice' every night."

Next to Xia Tian, ​​Huang Rong, who was wearing a gold belt, spoke and explained with a slightly red face.

"It's a bit strange."

Xia Tian nodded without changing his expression.

After all, Huang Rong comes from an ancient background. Even if she is bold by nature, she will inevitably be embarrassed when faced with such a scene.

But to modern people, this is a small scene.

Just think of it as watching "Animal World".

After all, although these crocodile people have a certain human form, their appearance is closer to that of crocodiles.

"However, although their bodies are strong, their five senses are not sharp, especially their eyesight is poor at night... So most of us go out to hunt at night, and hide in caves during the day to avoid being discovered by them."

Huang Rong said again.

In fact, the night is also not very friendly to humans.

Many nocturnal creatures are extremely dangerous and can lead to attrition if not careful.

But the situation forces us to do this!
"Is that one your 'god'?"

Xia Tian nodded.

Then he pointed to a field of five colors of soil next to this alien territory, and in the center, a statue of a female god about five meters high, and said to several barbarians next to him holding bone weapons.

"Yes, she is the Mother Goddess of the Earth, the god of our tribe, the supreme god who has killed many alien gods..."

Several barbarians looked at the statue and answered softly.

Their faces were full of admiration and their attitudes were very pious. In the jungle behind them, more barbarians were looking at the distant statue of the god.

Half-kneeling on the ground, he prayed quietly.

Under the "Eye of Insight", a little silver light dots representing "faith and will" appeared on the bodies of these barbarians, integrating into the statue like fireflies!
【Houtu Statue (Silver)】

【Type】Wonderful Object·Building

[Characteristics] Gather the power of will (can absorb the power of faith and transform it into the power of 'breeding spiritual soil'), five-color spiritual soil (the place where the statue of gods stands, can breed 'five-color spiritual soil', and has greatly enhanced The speed of plant growth, the ability to cast 'human altar', etc.)

[Explanation] A statue of "Houtu" contains the power of faith generated by the "barbarian" tribe's sacrifices for thousands of years.

"Well, Houtu?"

Xia Tian couldn't help but be stunned by the information from the Eye of Insight.

No one from China can be unfamiliar with the name "Houtu".

As early as "Zuo Zhuan", "Book of Rites", "Huainanzi" and other books, there are records of "Houtu", the central god.

And "Guoyu·Lu Yushu" said: "The Xilieshan clan has the world, and the uncle of the Gonggong clan has Jiuyou. His son, the fourth queen, can level the nine lands, so he is worshiped as a society."

Because of his meritorious service in pacifying the "Land of Kyushu", he was able to "become a god" and receive sacrifices from future generations.

In the Taoist mythology of later generations, Houtu's divine title is "Chengtian imitates the virtues of the emperor and empresses the emperor of Houtu", which is the same as the "Zhongtian Ziwei Arctic Taihuang Emperor" seen through the baptism of stars before summer. One of the top "Four Imperial Gods"!

According to legend, Houtu controls the yin and yang to nurture all things, controls the land changes in mountains, mountain gods and earth animals, and controls "luck"!
Therefore, it is also called the mother of the earth.

In some online novels, Houtu even has sayings such as "reincarnation, meritorious deeds, and sainthood"...

"The gods these 'barbarians' worship are actually 'Houtu'?"

Xia Tian was inevitably surprised and surprised.

Although the names of the two parties are different, the information detected by the "eye of insight" given by the will of the earth should be correct!

This also makes Xia Tian feel completely unexpected.

Because he always believed that Lei Ze, Hou Tu, Nu Wa, and Fu Xi were just characters in Chinese myths and legends.

Although there are historical prototypes, the image is more "fictional".

Now, I saw the name "Houtu" on the statue worshiped by humans in another world!
"If some of the 'gods' in the legend are like historical figures, they once really existed...then the 'resurrection' mentioned above on the previous 'human god statue embryo' may mean more than I imagined. more profound."

Xia Tian's complexion is a little dignified.

After defeating the 'Dark Elf', he once obtained a 'Human God Statue Embryo' from the treasure box.

Certain 'characteristics' can be obtained based on the willpower. After gathering enough willpower, the statue will transform into the form of a human god corresponding to a certain authority!
At the same time, after the rules of heaven and earth are met, the territory will be qualified to receive this human god.

But before, Xia Tian himself was not interested in "incense and the way of faith".

At the same time, he was unwilling to place a "god statue" in the territory for the residents of the territory to believe in, thus affecting his authority as a lord.

But after seeing this "Houtu God Statue", Xia Tian wanted to make a decision.

Because, like a historical figure.

What if some human gods once really existed?
They themselves are definitely more powerful than the will of the earth that is transformed from the sea of ​​illusion simply by relying on luck!
"The value of this 'Human God Statue·Embryo' may be 'higher' than I imagined."

Xia Tian looked at the sculpture of a female human deity who was graceful and noble, full of compassion and compassion, set against the flames formed by the burning whale oil!
"Perhaps Houtu is a good 'god' choice?"

Hou Tu is a Taoist deity.

But like Fuxi and Nuwa, she is also the "ancestor" of the Chinese race!
The Chinese nation has worshiped their ancestors since ancient times, and the sacrifices to the "Emperor, Heaven and Queen of Earth" and "Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors" have been carried out throughout the past dynasties.

Even if you establish a "Qi Luck Dynasty" in the future, you can still choose to worship the Houtu God.

Moreover, there is already a "Houtu God Statue" in front of us. If another one can be built, the "fusion" of the two strange object statues may be able to go further.

Just like the "Headless Ghost" formed by the 'Blade of Vengeance' and the 'Armor of Vengeance'?
Speaking of "headless ghosts and gods", Xia Tian's heart moved.

Consciousness sank into the natal wonder "Jiangshan Zhantu" between the eyebrows.

It was discovered that the "Headless Ghost", wearing an armor that looked like blood condensed with a blade of revenge stuck beside him, was sitting cross-legged in a desert practicing.

A large amount of spiritual energy gathered around him, like a tornado blowing up.

As it swallowed up spiritual power, the sand in the area where the "Headless Ghost and God" sat cross-legged was dyed with a layer of red, exuding strong spiritual power fluctuations, and turned into blood-colored balls with an aura of transformation. "Cinnabar"!
Perhaps, it is because it is a "golden quality" rare object and is combined with the "Blade of Vengeance".

During these days, Xia Tian could feel that the spirituality of the "headless ghosts and gods" was getting stronger and stronger.

The most obvious contrast is that after leaving the "Jiangshan Zhantu", the Seven Star Longyuan Sword can only maintain the "transformation" state for a few seconds.

The "Headless Ghost" can even maintain its "transformation" form until its accumulated "power of strange objects" is consumed, and then it will transform into the form of armor and sword.

"These crocodile people have killed a lot of 'barbarians' before, and their hands are stained with human blood. For such aliens, in addition to the 'taotie alien beasts', this 'headless ghost and god' may be a more suitable punishment!"

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