After heading south once, Shen Can could see that, not to mention the Xiaoyang Three Divisions controlled by Muo Xiao, even gathering all of Yongyi’s Xiaoyang together, they aren’t much of an enemy.

The power of the Human Race’s various divisions is still quite formidable. If it weren’t for internal issues, Xiaoyang, even if not wiped out eight thousand years ago, should have been completely erased over the following millennia.

The sandy land is vast and sparsely populated, with oases being the main living areas, making conquest relatively difficult.

Previously, the Ji Land was purely the Jishan Division, leading various branches of Ji Land against Xiaoyang.

Battle blood is covered in dust, internal decay.

The Blazing Flame Division has now risen, but if precautions aren’t made early, who knows if it’ll be eroded by Yongyi’s internal situation.

Shen Can’s proposal was agreed to by Jii Tianlong.

Even though he has become a Sacrificial Spirit, he knows young people are reckless; even the most timid youth will dream of becoming a strong figure, dominating the Mountain Sea Wilderness.

Indeed, it’s time to shape the heart of a strong person.

A group of youths who arrived first outside the Ancestral Temple were pulled by temple attendants into the Side Hall of the Ancestral Temple.

During the waiting period before the Great Sacrifice, they will offer their settlement’s best tributes according to their arrival sequence.

The past two days have also been the busiest period before the Great Sacrifice.

Under the leadership of Witch Priests and Settlement Leaders, each major settlement has been arriving gradually, setting up outside the Clan Land.

One by one, Wild Beasts were dragged out, placed on grills, with the scent of meat pervading the air and the aroma of wine all around.

Although the Blazing Flame Division doesn’t have much depth, it has experienced many different sized sacrifices under Shen Can, and the people have begun to inherently accept the unified Blazing Flame.

In front of bonfires, people are wrestling, surrounded by cheers and shouts.

Even Mountain-Splitting Kui are roaring only because their tails are being held by groups of youths.

For two days and two nights, various joyous sounds rose and fell.

The people gathered in happiness, but it was exhausting for Huo Chang, Huo Shan, and others, leading Clan Soldiers to patrol four directions, maintaining the stability of the Clan Land.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

On the mountain where the Ancestral Temple was located, the sound of war drums arose, and Flying Ships soared, spreading the drum sound everywhere.

Outside the Ancestral Temple, the number of Witch Priests blowing horns reached a hundred and eight.

The horn made specifically for sacrifices, when blown, stirred up clouds, transforming into clusters of auspicious clouds, hovering outside the Ancestral Temple.

With the sound of drums and horns, the citizens of various settlements, already at the Clan Land, gathered from all directions.

In the vast area before the Ancestral Temple, they formed a sea of people, step by step approaching the Ancestral Temple, standing firm after finding a place.

Gazing at the Ancestral Temple embedded in the mountain, the people’s expressions became solemn.

"Look quickly, it’s Amao, our Amao, he’s standing in the first spot!"

"Amao secured the first tribute spot for the settlement, hurry, get the sacrificial offerings ready!"

"Our Acha is here too!"

"Next Great Sacrifice, we must be the first to offer our tributes to the Ancestral Temple!"

Voices carried excitement and fervor.

"Offer sacrifice!"

As many people gazed feverishly toward the Ancestral Temple, dozens of young Witch Priests appeared outside, shouting.

Following guidance, Amao slowly stepped forward, holding a copper tray, piled high with fine jade, topped with a glittering block-shaped Witch Medicine, and a large millet ear.

As Amao stepped forward, a group of youths and children from his settlement emerged, holding other offerings.

Not everyone could enter the Ancestral Temple, and besides, the Ancestral Temple couldn’t hold so many things.

Below the Ancestral Temple is a massive offering platform.

The youths placed their settlement’s prepared offerings onto the platform.

The first to offer tributes naturally received the attention of countless people, with many youths clenching their fists, determined to claim the first spot next time.

Compared to the offerings entering the Ancestral Temple, those placed outside on the offering platform appeared much simpler.

Mostly millet, wheat, rice, fruits, dried meat, rocks, beast bones, and also some clam pearls, fish stones, and more.

After Amao exited the Ancestral Temple, two more youths entered, with no other youths following.

This makes everyone understand that only the first three arrivals have the privilege to enter the Ancestral Temple.

Following that, other youths who secured tribute rankings for their settlements could only hand their offerings outside to the Witch Priests, who would present their settlement’s best offerings. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

All the offerings were placed on the large offering platform outside the Ancestral Temple, forming a small mountain.

After placing their prepared offerings on the platform, the youths did not return but instead gathered on the plaza below the Ancestral Temple.

When sunlight reached the Ancestral Temple location, Shen Can, wearing a thick sacrificial robe, emerged.

At that instant, cheers and roars erupted from the platforms below and afar outside the Ancestral Temple.

One by one, accompanying Witch Priests also emerged, uniformly following Shen Can and chanting witchcraft.

Misty fog billowed over the Ancestral Temple, with ancient and desolate aura summoned from the mountains.

Mournful roars echoed from afar as Huo Chang led the Heavy Blade Guard and dragged troops of Xiaoyang from the distance.

These Xiaoyang continued to struggle, yet were still dragged on the ground, approaching the Ancestral Temple, their eyes filled with despair and fear.

From the remnant people of a struggling tribe to the peaceful life today.