I Steal the Ancestors' Sacrifices to Nourish Myself-Chapter 142 - 72: Huo Chang’s Great Opportunity, Ancestral Legacy (Part 3)

Like boiling hot soup in a copper pot, bubbling vigorously.

Huo Chang grabbed the flying Jade Liquid and directly stuffed it into his mouth.

As soon as the Jade Liquid entered his stomach, it was immediately swept up by the boiling blood and qi. He sat down and began to circulate the Kui Thunder Skill.

Rumble!

At this moment, Huo Chang felt the previously sluggish Celestial Vein being quickly washed through, the surging blood and qi directly connecting the third Celestial Vein.

...

Half a day later.

"Acan, how about we call this Sword Skill the Flame Sun Blade?"

Shen Can had no particular preference for naming, any name would do.

"Clan Leader, I feel that with this Sword Skill, even those at the Celestial Vein Fourth Layer won't be your match."

Looking at the progress of the Sword Skill cultivation recorded by Huo Chang, Shen Can regretfully said: "But the Kui Ox Skill that we cultivate within the clan doesn't quite align with this Sword Skill.

This Sword Skill is all about grand, open movements that transform the blood qi into fire, triggering extreme explosions, more in tune with a Fire Element Technique.

If the Clan Leader were to switch to a Fire Element Technique, I think the operation would be more harmonious with the Sword Skill."

"There's no Fire Element Technique in our clan. The Water Louse Skill from the Upper Lake Division is more Water Element, right?"

"Let's use it for now."

Huo Chang wasn't dissatisfied. He believed that not only would they have Fire Element Techniques in the future, but they would also have Gold Element and Wood Element Techniques.

"My aptitude is dull. Acan, I know your talent is exceptional. See if there's anything that can be improved in this Sword Skill."

Leaving these words, Huo Chang walked out of the Ancestral Temple.

...

North of Copper Shell Ruins Market.

Six figures were walking north along the mountain path.

Leading the way was a head of silver hair, the face appearing slightly aged, followed by several figures wearing Witch Rune Armor, with bows and quivers on their backs, cautiously heading north.

"Clan Leader, it feels unreal that the Blazing Flame Division withstood the attack from Xiaoyang."

The young Martial Artist walking beside the silver-haired Martial Artist spoke with doubt.

Along the way, they encountered many tribal ruins, and even the traces of the Copper Shell Ruins Market, once under their clan's control, were almost gone.

"Hurry up."

The silver-haired cultivator was undoubtedly the Cyan Bird Tribe Leader, Cang Hex. He didn't respond to his clansmen's question.

The news was likely true.

In the past, small tribes in the mountains seemed like savages to him.

Unexpectedly, when the true Alien Race attacked, living in the mountains became the best protection.

"Clang!"

The group was crossing mountains and ridges when suddenly, the light of an arrow pierced the sky.

The clansmen brought by Cang Hex immediately dodged and drew their bows, aiming cautiously forward.

"I'm a Blazing Flame Tribe Soldier, where are you from!"

Hearing the voice from afar, Cang Hex murmured softly, "The Blazing Flame Soldiers are scouting this far out."

After murmuring, before he could speak, the young Cang Ji beside him spoke, "This is the Clan Leader of the Cyan Bird Tribe. We came to pay respects to your tribe's Clan Leader."

Deep in the distant mountain forest, Huo Zhang heard the response and fell into thought. After all, he had followed the Ancestral Temple Keeper to aid the Cyan Bird Division.

In the days ahead, he even followed the Clan Leader to receive Cang Bird's presented subjects. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"So, it's Cang Race Leader."

"Since it's Cang Race Leader heading to our tribe, I'm returning to the Tribe; I can escort you."

With that, Huo Zhang motioned to the soldiers beside him and walked out.

Afterward, Cang Hex led his clansmen out.

"Indeed, it is Cang Race Leader."

Huo Zhang took a closer look. Except for the whitened hair and wrinkled eyebrows, he was much like the Cang Hex he had seen years before.

However, the changes over the years were indeed significant.

"Do you know me?"

Cang Hex scanned Huo Zhang.

The remaining Cyan Bird tribesmen were also observing Huo Zhang.

Huo Zhang had undergone an earth-shattering transformation since he had first received their subjects, let alone having participated in the battle against Xiaoyang.

At this moment, even though Huo Zhang hadn't broken through to the Celestial Vein Realm, he already had the Power of the Nine Desolations, similar to when Huo Qii broke through.

He was clad in Witch Rune Armor taken from the Xiaoyang Race, reconditioned,.

With a strong bow, Armor-Piercing Arrow, primary weapon Gilded Patterned Spear, and sub-weapon Brain Hammer, his entire being exuded a fierce aura.

"Brother, at the very least, you must be a Commander in the Blazing Flame Tribe, right?"

Cang Ji appraised Huo Zhang's attire, his eyes ablaze with fervor.

Looking at Huo Zhang's Black-striped Armor, then at his own armor, the distinction in rank was evident.

Such quality armor was rare even in the Cyan Bird Race.

Cang Hex didn't speak, having not recognized Huo Zhang.

After all, Blazing Flame Tribe Soldiers were insignificant in his eyes back then.

Huo Zhang chuckled in response and then turned and said, "Brothers, come out. This is the Clan Leader of the Cyan Bird Tribe. They're going to the Clan Division to pay respects to the Clan Leader."

With a swoosh, more than ten figures emerged from the wilderness.

Each surged with Evil Qi, sporting Black Armor and Black Bows, their gazes cold and piercing.

"Cang Race Leader, please."

Seeing the sudden appearance of figures, the warriors from Cang Hex's tribe were momentarily halted by the onslaught of Evil Qi.

Cang Ji, who intended to speak further, immediately closed his mouth.

After a moment, Cang Hex spoke, "Thank you!"

All along the way, Cang Hex, after long silence, couldn't help but inquire.

"Little brother, did your division suffer significant losses in this skirmish with Xiaoyang?"

"Not bad," Huo Zhang replied nonchalantly.

"I heard that many remnants hiding in the mountains were retained by your division?"

"Not bad."

...

"Not bad."

...

"We're almost at the Clan Territory."

Skirting a small hill along the west shore of the Great Marsh, the Blazing Flame Race Territory unfolded before their eyes.

Beneath the sunlight, the Blazing Flame Race Mountain shimmered with a radiant glow, the sprawling dwellings reflecting a metallic sheen.

"Woo-woo!"

They hadn't even approached when the deep sound of a horn resonated.

"Ha!"

A thunderous shout emanated from the West Mountain Camp of the Clan Land.

"That's the Clan Soldiers undergoing routine training."

Huo Zhang explained casually.

As they drew closer, the West Mountain Camp came into view.

Within the camp, the air was thick with Evil Qi.

Troops in Black Armor arrayed into four formations, like four blocks of black clouds, the sound of fists whistling, roaring thunderously, the atmosphere of battle washing over the area.

Cang Hex's face was pale as he stared blankly towards the direction of the camp, as if under a paralysis spell.