I Steal the Ancestors' Sacrifices to Nourish Myself

As the Ancestral Temple Keeper, during the sacrifice, Shen Can can easily sense the fluctuations of the tribe’s citizens.

Ever since the Three Fires began gathering tribespeople, there have been rumors of the Luo River Bo Division, and the existence of the Young Master of Luo River, causing many tribespeople to believe the Three Fires is connected to Luo River.

Some tribespeople, on the other hand, are inclined to think it’s Ji Mountain Bo Division behind the scenes.

Previously, when Shen Can hadn’t ascended to Tier Four yet, relying on false pretenses was indeed a good strategy.

But now it’s no longer necessary to use false pretenses. As the tribe gathered by Blazing Flame, the tribespeople can’t continue to make such chaotic guesses.

"Acan, are we going to ascend to Bo Division now?"

Huo Chang inquired, not because he was unwilling, but because the Xiaoyang army was still in Ji Land, and holding a Great Sacrifice at this time might provoke an attack from Xiaoyang.

Gathering so many tribespeople is already difficult, and if they disperse, the consequences would be dire.

Moreover, how to arrange the relationship between Blazing Flame Headquarters Division and the Three Fire Tribe?

Should Three Fires establish itself under the name of Three Fires, or under the name of Blazing Flame?

With Xiaoyang outside and all these issues needing prudent handling inside, it’s truly a matter of internal and external threats.

Furthermore, should Blazing Flame Headquarters Division in the Giant Mountain Range be relocated?

In an instant, Huo Chang’s mind was flooded with thoughts, feeling somewhat chaotic.

Shen Can pulled over a map.

"Blazing Flame Headquarters Division is far away in the Giant Mountain Range, separated from Ji Land by Xiaoyang Race Territory, which is quite inconvenient with Xiaoyang in the middle.

Therefore, next, we need to establish a connection between Ji Land and the Northern Lands, linking them together.

Then, within this unified region, relocate enough vassal tribes for guarding and farming, completely taking over the land.

We can even consider migrating the Three Fire Tribe northward along the Guimu River, all the way to the source of the Guimu River.

The northern terrain is high, placing the tribes at the source of the Guimu River, overlooking the entire Ji Land Desert.

Heading south along the Guimu River can easily reach the Luo River.

Heading north can directly reach the Giant Mountain Range, maintaining communication with the mountain dwellers."

As he spoke, Shen Can pointed to a location on the map where the source of the Guimu River almost connects with a part of Xiaoyang Territory.

"Additionally, the most important factor is to borrow external forces from Xiaoyang to unite the will of the tribe."

Over three million citizens, along with hundreds of thousands of warriors, have been gathered in just a few years.

To unify the will of the tribe, aside from internal sacrificial rituals, external pressure is necessary.

Using both methods together, Shen Can estimates it wouldn’t even take thirty to fifty years to unite the minds of over three million citizens.

Of course, this approach carries high risk, but the speed of unifying the tribe’s will is fast, saving a lot of time.

However, the source region of the Guimu River borders Xiaoyang Territory, and Blazing Flame alone cannot withstand the three major branches of Xiaoyang.

Therefore, whether or not to cripple Xiaoyang next is key to implementing Shen Can’s plan.

If the three major branches of Xiaoyang and their elite war soldiers, along with several Divine Treasure Martial Artists, can be crippled, then the Blazing Flame plan can be smoothly implemented.

By then, Blazing Flame can replace Ji Mountain, surpass Xiaoyang, and announce its ascent to Bo Division by stepping over the Xiaoyang corpses.

With Blazing Flame leading the way, Ji Mountain can rest and recuperate for a few years.

Despite the arrogance of the tribal factions within Yongyi, only by establishing prowess through battles can true confidence be achieved.

This idea formed after Yann Wanyun came to Shen Can.

Because to execute the plan, only by defeating Xiaoyang after uniting Ji Mountain and Yanran, can the subsequent steps proceed.

Shen Can doesn’t know what kind of person Lord Jishan is, but the actions of Ji Mountain throughout history prove that the Ji Mountain Bo Division deserves its place in Ji Land.

Yanran has risen over the last century, standing strong against Xiaoyang, a fact well-known across Ji Land.

His Blazing Flame (Three Fires) emerged when Xiaoyang advanced south, although only for a few short years, the millions of Xiaoyang corpses across the desert prove everything.

Yann Wanyun’s arrival precisely confirmed Ji Mountain’s reliability to Shen Can, making an alliance to strike north against Xiaoyang feasible.

"Clan Chief, recall all the clan soldiers, prepare the army, for the strongest might comes when we unite."

"I think the decree from Ji Mountain Bo Division will arrive soon."

As the collective leader of Ji Land, personally conferred by Marquis Yongshan in the past, the Bo Division has guarded Ji Land for eight thousand years, and no other tribal faction can compare to Ji Mountain Bo Division’s reputation.

This reputation was earned through sacrifices by generations of Ji Mountain Bo Division tribe members.

It is also why Ji Mountain can issue its decree across the lands.

Just as Shen Can stated, two days later, a shining black battle carriage rumbled in.

The battle carriage, resembling black jade, was drawn by two Jade-Horned Glazed Dragon Beasts.

The two Glazed Dragon Beasts had dark golden eyes, emitting arrogance, and Evil Qi surged around them.

On the chariot, a figure with white hair stood with hands behind the back, exuding an aura of authority cultivated over years of issuing orders.

"I apologize for not meeting the Jishan War Envoy sooner."

Huo Chang personally led people outside the city, mobilizing over a thousand war soldiers to line up and welcome the guest.

"No need for such courtesy, I am Yuan Tianmu, the Great Elder of Jishan, here by the order of the Clan Chief."

Huo Chang guided the guests into the city and led them into the Clan Hall.

"May I know what decree the Upper Division has issued?"

Huo Chang spoke without any hint of negligence.

Yuan Tianmu was very polite, saying: "No need for such formality, your division already functions as a Bo Division, so referring to it as a Flat Division will suffice."

"I am here this time to deliver a letter to your division’s Tier Four Clan Elders."

Yuan Tianmu was unaware that the Three Fire Tribe’s Tier Four Martial Artist was the Ancestral Temple Keeper, and the information collected by the Jishan Bo Division all pointed towards the Three Fire Tribe and the tribes that initially guided the Gufu Mountain’s residual spirits.

After investigating to this extent, Jishan stopped further investigation.

Because there was no need to investigate any further; these findings were sufficient regarding the origins of the Three Fire Tribe, and probing further would just cause unnecessary trouble.

Huo Chang took the sealed beast hide letter and handed it to Huo Ning, who then headed towards the ancestral temple.

Inside the ancestral temple.

Shen Can circulated blood energy to melt the seal on the beast hide scroll, turning it into a drop of crystalline blood pearl that rolled down, quickly losing its vitality and dissipating completely.

This was the blood of a Divine Treasure Realm Martial Artist.

If it were triggered by a Divine Treasure from an Alien Race other than the Human Race, the entire beast hide scroll would be destroyed.

Shen Can slowly opened the beast hide scroll, and what was initially a decent expression instantly became grim.

"Some people truly deserve to die!"

Huo Ning hadn’t left yet, and upon hearing Shen Can’s murderous voice, his whole body couldn’t help but shiver.

He was somewhat curious about what was written in the letter, enough to stir murderous intent within the Ancestral Temple Keeper.

"The Jishan War Envoy hasn’t left yet, right?"

"Not yet."

"Go and tell the Jishan War Envoy that I know of the matter now."

Huo Ning nodded and quickly left the ancestral temple.

Shen Can opened the beast hide scroll once more to glance at it.

The content of the letter was written by Lord Jishan, speaking of a matter.

Currently, the strongest division in Yongyi is at Tier Four Divine Treasure, and the Tier Five Beast Form hasn’t appeared for many years.

Yet eight thousand years ago, the Marquis Yongshan reached the peak of Tier Six Returning to Truth Realm.

Back then, the predecessor of Dai Land also mentioned that Marquis Yongshan attempted the Five Elements Unification, and now it seems he might’ve been trying to ascend to Tier Seven.

Marquis Yongshan indeed failed but was the only Tier Six Returning to Truth Realm in Yongyi for eight thousand years.

There’s still no conclusion whether Marquis Yongshan disappeared or died.

But back when Marquis Yongshan was rumored to have fallen, none of the divisions that seized Yongshan obtained Marquis Yongshan’s cultivation inheritance.

Now, the Vein Master of the Muo Yan Branch, Muo Xiao, claims to have found part of Marquis Yongshan’s inheritance relics.

Furthermore, someone within Yongyi has reached a certain agreement with Muo Yan concerning Marquis Yongshan’s inheritance relics.

What exactly this agreement is, Lord Jishan is unsure, and he only discovered that internally in Yongyi, some tribes have colluded with the Xiaoyang.

Lord Jishan suspects this agreement is likely very detrimental to Ji Land.

Xiaoyang still hasn’t withdrawn their troops, possibly due to ongoing negotiations with an internal tribe of Yongyi, with no final agreement reached yet.

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Reading the news on the beast hide scroll, Shen Can had some understanding of why Muo Xiao is likely aware that Yann Wanyun knows it’s behind the scenes and still does nothing, allowing Yann Wanyun to seek solutions everywhere.

It now appears that Muo Xiao’s schemes are numerous, with Yann Wanyun possibly being just one link in the chain.

Having absolute confidence, knowing Yann Wanyun cannot escape its control.

Unless Yann Wanyun dies, otherwise the soul could sooner or later be devoured.

Not to mention, not many know about the anomaly in Yann Wanyun.

The Yanran Division only has a few close Elders, and outside there are only a few Divine Treasures like Shen Can.

Muo Xiao likely knew long ago that it couldn’t be concealed, and probably never intended to, dealing with those who know would suffice.

If Muo Xiao indeed made an agreement with internal tribes of the Human Race, there’s a real possibility it could devour Ji Land in one go.