Lang Nana was observing her surroundings vigilantly, not missing any slight changes. She was well aware of the importance of the moment, and any accident could ruin this sacred ceremony.
The light gradually dissipated, and the Great Elder spoke again, his voice full of hope and strength:
"The ancestors have received our offerings and felt our sincerity. They will surely protect our tribe, make the water more abundant, stop the sandstorms from raging, and let our people live and work in peace and contentment."
As soon as the great elder finished speaking, cheers broke out in the square.
The tribesmen raised their hands and cheered towards the sky, their faces filled with joy and longing for the future.
The children jumped with excitement, the young warriors waved their weapons and shouted passionately, and the old people's eyes were filled with tears of relief.
At this moment, the entire tribe seemed to have formed an indestructible whole, and everyone's heart was filled with love for the tribe and yearning for a better life.
However, the sacrificial ceremony did not end there. Next, there was the traditional dance of the tribe.
A group of young women dressed in colorful clothes walked into the square. Their clothes were inlaid with various shells and gems, sparkling brightly in the sun.
They held props made of feathers and vines in their hands, and as melodious and mysterious music sounded, they began to dance.
Their dancing is light and graceful, sometimes like a bird spreading its wings, sometimes like a willow branch swaying, and every movement seems to be telling the history and legends of the tribe.
They spun around the altar, forming a colorful vortex, pushing the atmosphere of the entire sacrificial square to another climax.
While dancing, the men of the tribe also began their performances.
They held spears and shields, formed neat squares, and conducted simulated battle drills.
Their movements were vigorous and powerful, and their shouts shook the earth, demonstrating the bravery and fearlessness of the tribal warriors.
Their drills are not just for entertainment, but also to show the tribe's strength and determination to their ancestors, and to let their ancestors know that they are capable of protecting the tribe's homeland.
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana also participated in this session.
Relying on his superb martial arts, Jiang Qiong demonstrated unique fighting skills in the square formation. Each of his movements was smooth and powerful, drawing cheers from the surrounding tribesmen.
Nan Fengxue used her ice magic to create crystal clear ice flowers in the intervals between dances. The ice flowers sparkled with colorful light in the sun, adding a dreamy touch to the entire performance.
Lang Nana moved among the crowd, cooperating with other dancers with her agile posture and quick movements, making the whole performance more lively and interesting.
As the sun gradually sets, the sacrificial ceremony enters the final blessing phase.
The tribesmen held offerings in their hands, which included fresh fruits, delicious barbecue, and handicrafts made from precious materials.
They lined up in an orderly manner, walked slowly towards the altar, and placed the offerings around the altar.
When placing offerings, everyone closes their eyes and prays silently, hoping that the ancestors can hear their wishes and grant them happiness and well-being.
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana also walked up to the altar and each offered their carefully prepared sacrifices.
Jiang Qiong presented a piece of mysterious metal found in the ruins. He hoped that this metal could bring new development opportunities to the tribe.
Nan Fengxue presented an ice lotus condensed by her ice spiritual power, symbolizing purity and beauty;
Lang Nana presented an exquisite quiver made of animal skins unique to the desert, expressing her hope for the tribe's defensive power.
When all the offerings were placed, the great elder came to the center of the altar again.
He looked around, at his people who were full of hope and vitality, and felt deeply moved.
He raised his hands again and chanted a blessing spell. As he chanted, the offerings on the altar seemed to emit a faint light, which echoed with the surrounding totem poles, altars, and the entire sacrificial square, forming a huge spiritual force field.
Under the cover of this spiritual force field, every member of the tribe felt an unprecedented power.
Their hearts were filled with warmth and hope, as if the blessings of their ancestors had arrived.
Jiang Qiong and others also felt this powerful force. Their bodies were full of vitality and their sense of mission became stronger.
After the sacrificial ceremony, the tribe returned to its usual busy life. But what was different was that every member of the tribe was filled with hope and motivation.
They believe that with the blessing of their ancestors and the joint efforts of all members of the tribe, the tribe will be able to create a more glorious future in this desert.
Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana will continue to write their own legendary chapters in the development history of the tribe.
They will use their wisdom and courage to open up a bright road to prosperity for the tribe, and let the glory of the tribe shine forever in this desert.
They know that the road ahead may still be full of hardships, but as long as they unite as one, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome.
In the days to come, they will lead the tribe to continue exploring the resources around Linghu Lake, strengthen the tribe's defenses, and cultivate more outstanding talents to lay a solid foundation for the tribe's sustainable development.
The sacrificial ceremony ended successfully and the tribe was immersed in peace. However, the development of the tribe is like a huge ship breaking through the waves on the rough sea and it cannot stop for a moment.
The elders of the tribe and a group of high-ranking officials gathered in the meeting hall. The atmosphere in the hall was solemn and warm.
Everyone sat around the huge stone table, discussing the key development direction of the tribe in the future.
Among the many topics, the proposal to build a meditation pavilion stood out and quickly gained unanimous approval from everyone.
This practice pavilion is placed with great expectations, and it will become a core place for the younger generation of the tribe to improve their strength.
In this desert full of dangers, only if the tribe members themselves are strong enough can the tribe gain a foothold in the cruel environment and seek long-term development.
But building a practice pavilion is not an easy task. The most difficult problem is the lack of a large amount of special minerals.
These minerals must not only be strong and durable, but also contain a certain amount of spiritual power, so that they can assist practitioners in practicing better in the pavilion and accelerate the improvement of their strength.
After careful consideration, the elders all turned their eyes to Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana.
They knew that these three young warriors had demonstrated extraordinary courage and wisdom in their past experiences and were undoubtedly the best people to complete this difficult task.
So the elders immediately sent someone to summon them urgently.
After receiving the summons, Jiang Qiong and the other two did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately went to the meeting room. When they stepped into the room and felt the solemn atmosphere, they had already guessed a few things in their hearts.
The great elder spoke first, his eyes full of expectation and trust, and he said slowly: "Children, the tribe is now facing a major challenge. The construction of the training pavilion is imminent, but we lack key minerals. After much deliberation, we think you are the most capable of completing the task of finding minerals. I wonder if you are willing to stand up for the tribe again?"
Jiang Qiong took a step forward without hesitation and said firmly: "Elder, for the development of the tribe, we have no choice but to do it!"
Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana also nodded, with a resolute look in their eyes. Their firm gazes seemed to tell of their loyalty and responsibility to the tribe.
After receiving a positive answer, the elders showed relieved smiles on their faces, as if they saw the light of hope for the future of the tribe.
Afterwards, the elders introduced them to an experienced desert practitioner named Agu, who would serve as a guide to lead Jiang Qiong and others on the journey to find the mine.
Agu knows every corner of the desert very well and has gone deep into the desert many times to explore for resources. His rich experience has enabled him to accumulate experience in dealing with various complex situations.
Under the leadership of Agu, Jiang Qiong, Nan Fengxue and Lang Nana embarked on a new journey with full confidence.
They trudged arduously through the desert. The sun was high in the sky, and the scorching sunlight poured down on the sand unobstructed, as if to melt everything in the world.
The sand under my feet was scorching hot. With every step I took, I could clearly feel the heat from the soles of my shoes, as if my feet were stepping on burning charcoal.
Strong winds swept in from time to time, carrying yellow sand all over the sky, making the sky and the earth dim and making it almost impossible to open one's eyes.
But the crowd showed no intention of retreating. They moved forward in an unknown direction with determined eyes, and had only one belief in their hearts: to find the minerals needed for the tribe.
Relying on the rich experience accumulated over the years, Agu cleverly led them to avoid dangerous areas.
During the journey, he would from time to time introduce to Jiang Qiong and others various anecdotes and potential dangers in the desert, such as where quicksand traps were hidden, where sandstorms might occur, and where mysterious desert creatures lurked.
This knowledge allowed Jiang Qiong and others to have a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of this mysterious desert, and also added some confidence to their journey of exploration.
After several days of arduous journey, they finally arrived at a mysterious area.
The sand here is a strange dark red color, as if it had been stained with blood. Under the sunlight, it exudes a strange atmosphere.
Agu said solemnly: "This place is extremely strange. I have heard that there may be a powerful force hidden here, but it also comes with great danger. We must be careful."
Upon hearing this, everyone tensed up and observed everything around them vigilantly.
Jiang Qiong knew very well that finding a mine could not rely solely on luck, but also required the help of spiritual power.
He took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, circulated the spiritual power in his body, and slowly released the spiritual power like a trickle.
As spiritual power surged out, a faint halo gradually formed around him. The halo was like an invisible net, slowly spreading out to the surroundings with him as the center, carefully exploring the area.
Jiang Qiong's spiritual skills are extremely unique. He can sense the faint energy fluctuations coming from deep underground. With his keen ability to detect spiritual power fluctuations, he tries to find clues related to the mine.
Nan Fengxue also performed ice-based spiritual magic at the same time. She danced her hands gently, and the air around her instantly became cold, with traces of icy air emanating from her fingertips.
Her ice-type spiritual power can keenly perceive subtle changes in the surrounding environment, and any abnormal energy fluctuations can hardly escape her perception.
Her eyes were as sharp as torches as she carefully observed every movement in the surrounding sand, rocks and air, not missing any clues that might be related to the mine.
Lang Nana was observing her surroundings vigilantly, holding the magic weapon tightly in her hands, her eyes full of alertness.
She always kept an eye on her surroundings to prevent any sudden danger.
Her ears are like sensitive radars, capturing every tiny sound and immediately issuing an alarm if she detects anything unusual.
As the spiritual technique explored deeper, Jiang Qiong suddenly felt a strong energy fluctuation coming from deep underground.
The wave was like a turbulent undercurrent, surging deep underground, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding environment.
He said excitedly: "We have made a discovery! This energy fluctuation is extremely special. It is very likely the mine we are looking for."
When everyone heard this, they were immediately cheered up, their fatigue instantly dissipated, and a glimmer of hope flashed in their eyes.
They moved forward cautiously, following the direction of the energy fluctuations, taking every step with extreme caution, fearing that they would trigger the unknown dangers in this mysterious area.
Behind a sand dune, they found a deep cave.
There was a hot atmosphere in the cave, as if there was a blazing fire leaping in the depths.
Agu said cautiously: "This cave is strange, we must be careful when we go in."
Everyone nodded, ready to deal with any danger.
Jiang Qiong took the lead and walked into the cave. As soon as he stepped in, a wave of heat hit him in the face, as if he was in a huge furnace.
The interior of the cave was filled with red mist, which greatly obstructed the vision and allowed one to see only a few feet in front of one's eyes.
Relying on their spiritual perception, they slowly groped forward.
With every step I took, I could feel the roughness of the ground beneath my feet and the strong impact of the hot energy in the surrounding environment.
After walking for a distance, they were shocked by the sight before them.
Deep in the cave, pieces of minerals emitting a blazing glow were inlaid on the cave walls. These minerals were bright red in color, with strange patterns flowing on their surfaces, as if they were mysterious symbols drawn by nature with its magical brush.
These ores were exactly the Fire Mine they had been searching for. They emitted powerful fire spiritual power, as if telling everyone about their extraordinaryness.
Jiang Qiong walked forward excitedly and observed the ore carefully.
He stretched out his hand and gently touched the surface of the ore. He could clearly feel the powerful fire attribute spiritual power contained in the ore. The spiritual power flowed through his fingertips like a surging flame. (End of this chapter)
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