Becoming Stronger After Death: I Keep Seeking Death in the World of the Universe.

Chapter 456 Clash of Clans
Xu Wang believed that his friendly personality and strong personal charm were the reasons for his success.

He eventually won over the entire tribe.

Although I still can't understand what they're saying.

But Xu Wang knew that they loved him.

At least on his first night in the tribe, he was not only given a piece of roasted saber-toothed tiger meat.

And they even got through the night safely.

They were not captured by these primitive people to be sacrificed to their ancestors, nor were they roasted and eaten as snacks.

Early the next morning.

It was not yet fully light.

Xu Wang was awakened by the sound of other people getting up around him.

"What's wrong? Do you guys do morning exercises too?"

Xu Wang dazedly watched as the burly men beside him got up and began to organize their weapons and equipment.

So he got up too.

The tribesman who shared a large tent with him turned around, said a few words, and then left.

Xu Wang didn't understand either.

But he also crawled out of the tent.

While brushing my teeth with toiletries I took out from my fanny pack, I watched the group of people busy at work.

I observed for a while.

Xu Wang roughly understood it.

Tatu and his men were getting ready to go hunting.

They also brought along the two teenagers who passed the test last night.

It is worth mentioning that.

After the group of teenagers in Koda passed the test, they would be beaten up by other adults in the tribe.

Xu Wang guessed that the two men were probably beaten up because they owed money and refused to pay it back.

But reason told Xu Wang...

This should also be a kind of ritual within the tribe.

It's similar to how going out hunting can be very tough.

Therefore, they must first try to get used to pain.

The two poor boys.

Before I even left the house, my family beat me so badly that my face was bruised and swollen.

Fortunately, these primitive people had extremely strong physical abilities.

After sleeping for one night, it's back to its lively and energetic self now.

Good morning, Koda!

Xu Wangchao raised his hand to greet one of the boys.

Although Xu Wang has not yet learned the language of this tribe.

But names are too specific; if Xu Wang paid a little attention, he could remember the names of most people in the tribe.

This is quite simple.

In addition, he also learned some other words with high repetition and strong specificity last night.

This marks the beginning of my goal to learn a language.

On the other side, Koda was sitting on a tree stump with his legs bound.

Hearing Xu Wang call her name, she turned her head and cast a mournful look at Xu Wang.

On the side of Koda's face that he turned around, there was a very obvious shoe print.

That was made by Xu Wang stepping on it.

The main reason is that I saw so many people ganging up on two teenagers last night.

Xu Wang was certain that this was the local custom of the tribe, so he naturally joined in and added his own kick.

"Can I go hunting with you? I'm quite professional."

Xu Wang didn't care whether others could understand him or not, and started patting his chest to boast.

But no one paid any attention to him.

After the tribal hunters were ready, a group of more than a dozen of them set off in a grand procession.

Xu Wang originally wanted to join in the fun as well.

As a result, she was summoned over by the priestess behind her.

The priest had just smeared blood on the faces of everyone who went out, in order to bless them so that they would return with a full load.

At this point, call Xu Wang.

It seems she wanted Xu Wang to participate in the sacrificial ceremony with her.

It seems the blessing ceremony is not over yet.

So Xu Wang circled back and followed the priestess to the altar on the side.

There are already quite a few flowers and fruits and vegetables displayed here.

What surprised Xu Wang even more was...

The orc thinker statue that Xu Wang carved yesterday was also placed on it, receiving offerings along with a blood-stained stone pillar.

The priestess's name was Deer Maiden.

He looks to be no more than thirty or forty years old.

But in the tribe, this is already considered a very old person.

Xu Wang originally thought that the tribespeople of this period were a matrilineal clan.

The entire tribe must obey the orders of a tribal matriarch.

But after observing for a whole night...

Perhaps because it was too early in history, this tribe was neither a matriarchal nor a patriarchal society in the traditional sense.

They haven't developed to that point yet.

In the tribe where Tatu and the Deer Woman belong, power is fluid, and the emergence of each leader is more contextualized.

For example, when hunting.

The chief is the tribe's strongest hunter, namely Tatu.

He was in charge of issuing orders and managing everything related to hunting.

Normally, he looks a bit like a chief from a movie or TV show.

When conflicts arise with other tribes, or when defending their homeland.

The people in the tribe, even those who are only Tatu, must obey the command of the tribe's strongest warrior.

In that context, the strongest warrior was the leader of the entire tribe.

According to Xu Wang's observations.

The most powerful warrior in the entire tribe.

It was in the forest that Ah Da was found.

He was a head taller than everyone else and was also very strong.

When Tatu usually leads his team out hunting.

He would occasionally lead a second team into the forest for short-distance hunts.

Because his primary job is to protect the tribe.

As for the Deer Woman, she was a priestess or shaman in the tribe.

She is primarily responsible for ceremonial matters.

The tribespeople were also very superstitious about rituals.

This is indispensable in every aspect of life.

Therefore, the Deer Woman clearly held great prestige in the tribe, but she could only exercise her power in matters related to sacrifices and rituals.

When it involves matters of great importance concerning the entire tribe.

For example, migration and tribal conflicts.

The entire tribe must gather together to express their stance, regardless of age or gender.

The minority obeys the majority.

Those who are dissatisfied can leave the tribe and join another tribe.

These "rules" are survival experiences summarized by generations of people.

It wasn't written down, but it was a tacit understanding among everyone.

Anyone who is a member of a tribe must contribute to that tribe.

Xu Wang was able to get a piece of roasted meat and stay in a warm tent last night because he gave away the stone statue and the lighter.

In short, tribes do not support idlers.

"Here, use this."

The deer woman handed Xu Wang a handful of unidentified dry grass.

He then had Ah Da bring up the saber-toothed tiger's head that he had picked up yesterday and place it in front of the stone pillar and the orc statue.

What followed was a series of priestly activities that Xu Wang couldn't understand.

The deer woman first smeared the blood on the saber-toothed tiger's head.

He then pressed a bloody handprint onto the stone pillar.

They didn't even spare the orc statue, tapping it on the center of its forehead.

Then the deer woman took out a leather drum, and while shaking her head, jumping around, she began to beat the drum frantically, chanting incantations.

It shook me so hard my head was spinning.

A few minutes later, the deer woman became visibly disoriented.

Just as this dazed feeling appeared, the deer woman believed she had entered a perfect state.

So he quickly turned to Xu Wang and shouted, "Fire! Set them on fire!"

"Huh? What?"

Xu Wang didn't understand; it was his first time participating in such an ancient sacrificial ceremony.

Seeing the deer woman looking at him, he guessed that it was probably his turn to do the work.

He looked down at the large handful of hay in his hand. Xu Wang pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up!
"I understand!"

Xu Wang immediately gave the deer a reassuring look.

He decisively took off his clothes.

Then she wrapped the hay around her waist to make a grass skirt.

Following the rhythm of the deer woman's drumbeats, she began to dance a very enchanting grass skirt dance.

The deer woman and the surrounding tribespeople were all dumbfounded.

Xu Wang twisted her belly, her grass skirt rubbing against her skin, making a "rustling" sound.

Believe it or not, even though it's the first time we've met.

But it's actually quite fun.

It seemed as if everyone's genes for singing and dancing had been activated.

Xu Wang saw the deer woman's expression.

I suspect I might have made a mistake.

But it doesn't matter.

Xu Wang wiggled his hips as he stepped forward.

I tapped on the orc statue.

[Faith in the Idol] Ability activated.

This stone statue was transformed into Xu Wang's second divine statue.

After a brief moment of thought, I focused on inscribing the ability of [Silent Space] into it.

This is a group of tribes in the process of development.

Perhaps we need the assistance of [My Thinking Power] even more.

"What are you doing? Your procedure is incorrect."

The deer woman stopped what she was doing, and her head wasn't so dizzy anymore.

But as soon as she finished speaking, the deer girl's eyes widened!

She felt as if her spirit had been connected to a special space.

This feeling, compared to when she was in a blur, seemed to be much clearer, connecting her to the spirit of her "ancestors"!

In a daze, I suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment!
"Incredible! You are a priest far greater than me!"

The tribe prioritizes strength above all else.

Although no clear benefits have been received yet.

But the Deer Woman, as a priestess, was all too familiar with this feeling of spiritual connection!
Never before has it been so clear, so enduring.

This is absolutely impossible to fake!
So the deer woman decisively took off the animal bone helmet from her head and wanted to put it on Xu Wang's head.

She indicated that Xu Wang should replace her as the new priest of the tribe.

After being rejected by Xu Wang, she gave him the animal tooth necklace she was wearing.

Xu Wang accepted it this time.

This necklace is quite pretty.

"You will be the next priest."

The deer girl looked at Xu Wang.

Xu Wang shook his head solemnly: "Thank you for your interest, but the type of girl I like isn't like you. We're not a good match."

Seeing Xu Wang shake his head, the deer girl had no idea that she had been "rejected" from confessing her feelings.

I thought he wanted me to continue.

So the deer woman didn't insist.

They then took some dry grass and lit it.

Amidst the swirling smoke, they began to communicate with the ancestral spirits on the stone pillars, inquiring about the hunting spoils and personal safety of Tatu and his companions.

In a hazy state of consciousness, a series of images suddenly appeared.

The deer woman received some inspiration.

Xu Wang stood to the side.

Now he understood it very clearly.

There were indeed some energy fluctuations emanating from the deer woman.

It is very similar to mental power, or psychic energy.

Considering this is the world of Starship Troopers.

Xu Wang then felt relieved.

After all, this applies to both the original novel and the film adaptation.

Within humanity, there exists a group of naturally born psionicists who can perform actions such as remote sensing and mind control.

They are indispensable surprise troops in the army.

Perhaps the priests of the tribal era were the psionicists who would serve in the army in the future?
As Xu Wang thought about this, he also pondered how to lead this group of tribesmen to a better life.

There is a [Silent Space] as an auxiliary feature.

Through rituals, the tribespeople can actively establish a connection with the silent space and obtain a portion of its power.

As long as they have enough belief that something can succeed.

With the influence of mental power, that matter will most likely succeed.

Very similar to the orcs in Warhammer 40k.

Perhaps I can train them to become orcs in this universe?
It seems like it's actually quite fun.

Looking at the group of primitive people surrounding the altar, Xu Wang felt that the possibility was very high.

Their eyes immediately lit up.

Meanwhile, Xu Wang was figuring out how to turn the tribespeople into beastmen and teach them how to make good use of the [Power of My Thoughts].

The Deer Maiden has completed the sacrifice.

She turned to her compatriots and said solemnly, "Tatu and his men will have a great success on this hunt, but there have been casualties along the way."

The newly kindled flame will grant our tribe new power, but danger lurks in the jungle; we must proceed with caution!

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

The lessons learned this time were both good and bad.

They didn't know whether they should cheer or not.

After thinking for a while, A-Da stepped forward and asked, "Priest, are the people of the Fish Tribe going to attack us?"

I saw them in the jungle a while ago.

The deer woman shook her head: "I don't know either. In any case, you should be careful when you enter the forest."

Let's not delve too deeply into it during this period.

Ah Da nodded and decided to follow the priest's advice.

Then, in front of everyone, the Deer Woman announced that Xu Wang would become the high priest of the tribe.

Everyone must learn the hula dance from Xu Wang in order to gain a spiritual connection with the orc statue.

The tribespeople nodded in agreement, offering no objections.

Xu Wang, who couldn't speak the language, was still unaware of the situation.

However, he heard his own name and guessed that they were talking about something related to him.

Then he gave a friendly smile.

The language barrier is a bit of a problem.

But it doesn't matter, Xu Wang felt he would learn it soon.

He only arrived at this tribe last night, and he has already learned some basic words.

Take the word "priest" for example.

Based on the deer woman's actions, Xu Wang guessed that she probably wanted to recommend him to become the new priestess.

As for the hula dance and such, he didn't understand it.

Just laugh along.

Time passed like this day by day.

Tatu's hunting party has been out for several days.

Xu Wang's language learning progressed rapidly.

While he was focused on his studies.

On the very second day, he was able to communicate haltingly with the people in the tribe and gradually correct his language mistakes.

By the third day, Xu Wang had completely mastered the tribe's language.

I can communicate with them normally without any problems now.

This speed of learning also surprised the tribespeople.

The language system of this tribe has actually developed quite well, but ultimately its vocabulary is limited.

Actually, it's not that difficult to learn.

Xu Wang didn't use the "Mind Scan" feature, as learning a language this way would be more rewarding.

Now that they have mastered the language, communication between the two parties is going smoothly.

Xu Wang immediately rubbed his hands together, ready to put his skills to good use and transform this primitive tribe.

Just as Xu Wang was about to gather the tribespeople.

A sudden alarm blared outside the hearth!
"Woo——!!!"

The deep, resonant sound of horns echoed throughout the entire tribe.

Everyone immediately stood up, their expressions wary!
Regardless of age or gender, everyone picked up spears and other weapons.

"what happened?"

Xu Wang grabbed Ah Da, who was running past him.

The strong A-Da was stopped by Xu Wang and was a little surprised, but quickly replied anxiously, "Quickly, we found the Fish Tribe."

A large group of people, about a dozen men, were coming towards us, armed with weapons.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wang realized that this was the beginning of a tribal conflict.

So he quickly followed, saying, "Come on! Let's go take a look!"

(End of this chapter)