In this majestic city, there is still a hundred-meter-high statue that towers into the clouds and makes people stay away from it. There is a lot of incense underneath the statue. From the king of heaven to the common people, everyone kneels here. Seek the blessing of this god.
This statue is of the ancient war god Chi You. He was the leader of the ancient Jiuli tribe. Chi You had a bronze head and an iron forehead, eight ribs and eight toes, a human body and ox hooves, four eyes and six heads. He was known as the ancestor of the orcs. He showed great power in the war. Its power makes it synonymous with war. Those who respect it are regarded as the god of war, and those who denounce it are regarded as the culprit.
Chiyou fought countless battles with Huangdi, and the course of the war was even more tortuous. Chi You was good at fighting. He "made five-color weapons and changed the clouds and mist." When there was heavy fog for three days, the Yellow Emperor was invincible in nine battles. The city could not be attacked for three years.
"Illustration of the Fish and Dragon River" records that the Yellow Emperor was defeated by Chi You, so he raised his head to the sky and roared. God punished Xuannv and gave the Yellow Emperor the magic talisman of military faith. Later, relying on the power of the goddess, he used the compass to win. In the final battle, Chi You was defeated and died.
Because the Chiyou tribe had the blood of orcs and were brave and good at fighting, the Yellow Emperor merged the tribes and divided the Qianchuan area into their residence.
Clouds and mist shroud this stretching mountain range. There is only one entrance to the entire mountain range, which has the function of one man blocking the way and no one can open it. This stretching mountain range has a strong atmosphere of heaven and earth, which nurtures the remaining descendants of Chi You.
"Young Master, it seems that your cultivation has improved to a new level. Follow me home quickly! It would be bad if the master finds out!" The old man looked at the young man sitting by the lake and smiled happily.
The young man was wearing a green shirt, with delicate features and a slightly thin body. He slowly opened his eyes, a smile appeared on his lips, and he seemed to be very satisfied with the progress of his cultivation.
The young man stood up and clasped his fists at the old man and said politely: "Uncle Fu, I just stepped into the fourth-level beast body today. I believe that I will definitely be able to participate in the martial arts test of the Great Luo Dynasty next year." There was a determined light in his eyes when he said this.
Looking at the young man's performance, the old man thought happily, "Although Hong Xi is a son of the Hong family and has a low status in the Hong Mansion, he has reached the fourth level of the beast body in less than a year of practice at the age of ten. He is considered to be extremely talented in cultivation." "Hong Meng, the most outstanding direct descendant of the Hong family, has been practicing since he was three years old. After ten years, he has only reached the peak of the seventh level of the beast body. But it's a pity." Thinking of this, the old man showed a sad expression.
The Hong family's family rules stipulate that children of common people can only practice literature and not martial arts. Direct lineage can cultivate both civil and military skills.
"Uncle Fu, let's go home quickly. Father should be back from the court at this time." Hong Xi said as he picked up the clothes he put on the ground.
The two of them started to work independently. With the beast energy in their bodies, supported by the true energy, they moved like flying. In just an hour, they reached the gate of Hong Mansion.
Hong Mansion is located directly south of Qianjing in the Daluo Dynasty, covering an area of 1,000 acres. At the gate stand two red stone lions that are three people tall. The vermilion door is inlaid with shining golden copper ingots and copper rings. Standing at the door was a brightly-dressed and energetic guard, showing the status of the Hong Mansion in the Daluo Dynasty.
In the Daluo Dynasty, there were six noble kings and five major families. The Hong family is one of the five major families. The current leader of the Hong family, Hong Tianxiong, holds a high position and can be regarded as a general in the court.
Hong Tianxiong is Hong Xi's father. This man is born with supernatural powers. When he was young, he could fire a thousand-jin bow and shoot continuously, and he could capture the enemy's head with thousands of troops. He made great contributions to the stability and expansion of the Daluo Dynasty. His first wife, Xiao Huilan, is a direct daughter of the Xiao family, one of the five major families.
"Young Master, we are going to the mansion soon. Don't forget to use the Turtle Breath Kung Fu to suppress the beast energy in your body. Remember not to be careless." Uncle Fu looked at Hong Xi solemnly and said with concern.
Hong Xi raised his head and looked at Hong Mansion, the large golden plaque. His eyes were sharp, his palms were clenched tightly, and his body was trembling involuntarily. Letting his nails dig into his palms, traces of blood slowly flowed down.
It can be seen that he has great hatred for Hong Mansion.
Hong Xi calmed down and said respectfully: "Uncle Fu, I understand."
Hong Xi followed Uncle Fu, passed through the gate of Hong's house, and walked towards the backyard. Hong Xi lives in two simple tile-roofed houses in the backyard of Hong Mansion. Not to mention having servants to take care of his life.
Hong Xi opened the door to his room and lit a charcoal fire in the room. The house is very simple, the fire basin is an ordinary brazier, and the charcoal is ordinary charcoal. Compared with the exquisite copper basins and exquisitely carved charcoal used by the people in the Hong Mansion in the front yard, they are truly unsightly.
Uncle Fu looked around the environment of the room and frowned. Although he came to Hong Xi's room every time, he always saw this kind of living environment that was not as good as a human being. I felt extremely angry in my heart.
He had also given advice to Hong Tianxiong before, but Xiao Huilan said, "It would be merciful to let the son of a lowly servant live so that he can survive." His suggestion fell to nothing.
Hong Xi picked up three incense sticks from the Eight Immortals table next to him, lit them in the brazier, and inserted them into the simple but clean incense burner on the table. Then he knelt down facing the portrait above the table.
The portrait shows a woman with long eyebrows and long black hair that sets off her thin face. She looks extremely beautiful. Her brocade clothes outline her graceful appearance.
She was sitting in a field of flowers, with a faint smile on her face, and holding a child in her arms. It could be seen that her eyes were full of doting towards the baby in her arms. Looking carefully at the swaddled baby, Hong Xi looked very close between her brows. resemblance.
The infant baby is Hong Xi as a child, and the girl is Hong Xi's mother, Meng Qingyun.
Meng Qingyun is the concubine of Hong Xi's father Hong Tianxiong. In the Daluo Dynasty, she had one wife, two wives, three side wives, and four concubines.
One can imagine the low status of a concubine. Sometimes, instead of concubines, literati and officials could give concubines as gifts for fun.
I remember when I was a child, my mother held my little hand and taught me how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as the Four Books and Five Classics. That warm motherly love is still unforgettable.
But when Hong Xi was five years old, Xiao Huilan summoned Hong Xi's mother. On the night of her return, her mother vomited blood and died. Although she didn't know why, Hong Xi was certain that she had something to do with her mother's death.
Hong Xi looked at the portrait and murmured to himself: "Mother, I will definitely help you rectify your name so that your spirit can enter the Hong family ancestral hall. Xiao Huilan, you old dog, I, Hong Xi, will make sure you pay with your blood."
"If you don't avenge this revenge, you are in vain as a son of man. No matter who is standing behind you, Xiao Huilan. Even... Hong... Tianxiong can't protect you. People should kill people and Buddha to stand in the way." Hong Xi's sharp eyes revealed murderous intent. The air in the room seemed to condense at this moment and became extremely cold.
Hong Xi clenched his hands into fists, and the beast's energy continued to condense on the palms of his fists. The condensation of the beast's energy stirred up the dust on the ground, and the flames in the iron basin also squeaked due to the beast's energy.
Uncle Fu, who had never spoken, felt the murderous intent in the air. The cold air made him unable to hold back and shuddered. Looking at the young Hong Xi, Uncle Fu couldn't help shaking his head and sighing.
He slowly walked over to Hong Xi, who was kneeling down, and patted him on the shoulder. He said gently: "Young Master, there is no need to feel sad. I will repay you in time."
"Never show your murderous intentions at will in the future. There are so many experts in the Hong Mansion. If something unexpected happens, I'm afraid..."
Hong Xi lowered his head and took a deep breath to calm himself down. The clenched fists were slowly loosened, the beast's energy gradually returned to the body, and the cold eyes slowly regained their warmth.
"Young Master, today you have stepped into the fourth level of the beast body. There are some things that I should let you know." Uncle Fu stared at the portrait on the wall, his eyes gradually becoming hollow, as if he was reminiscing about something.
"Your mother used to be a member of a certain powerful force. At that time, she had a great reputation in the world. People called her a talented woman. She knew everything about music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Her martial arts skills were even more unfathomable. Even compared to your father, she was incomparable. Inferior.”
"There are many things you should not know too early, as they can easily affect your cultivation. But you just need to remember that when you reach the divine beast body, you can resurrect your mother." Fu Bo looked at him seriously.
"Resurrect my mother" Hong Xi couldn't believe his ears, grabbed Fu Bo's hand and said excitedly. "Can the dead be resurrected? Uncle Fu, I believe you won't lie to me." Hong Xi's excited hands kept shaking, and the desire and excitement in his eyes were undoubtedly evident.
Hong Xi never thought that he would meet his mother again. Being surrounded by maternal love as a child was the happiest period of Hong Xi's growth. But the good times didn't last long. Her mother was killed and Hong Xi's life fell into endless darkness. Except for Uncle Fu's care for her, even her father never cared about her. She saw children of her own age still growing up in the doting of their parents. , Hong Xi's heart was filled with sadness and hatred.
Uncle Fu looked at the excited and incoherent Hong Xi, "Young master, your mother is different from ordinary people. She is also a cultivator and has a soul that is stronger than ordinary people. Her soul should not have dissipated. I can find you only if you reach the divine beast body." His mother's soul reshaped his body.
However, it is almost impossible to reach the divine beast body. In the history of our Da Luo Dynasty, no one except Chi You, the God of War, can reach this state. "
Hearing this, Hong Xi didn't feel depressed. Instead, his eyes became more persistent and firm, as if he had found the biggest goal in his life.
"I will definitely reach the divine beast body, and then I can reunite with my mother." Hong Xi's eyes were full of hope and longing.
