chsdbacks Chapter 126 Asking the Way in Formation
Chapter 126 Asking the Way in Formation
Chapter 126 Asking the Way in Formation
Upon hearing the children's cries, several figures swiftly emerged from Stone Village. These were all villagers with cultivation levels, clearly having heard the alarm and rushed to check the situation.
But when they realized that the so-called "ferocious beast" was actually Jin Huang carrying Shi An and Yun Xi, their tense expressions instantly turned into surprise.
"Xiao An is back! And Miss Yunxi too!"
"Oh dear, isn't this Jin Huang? Look how frightened the children!"
The next moment, the villagers all gathered around, greeting them warmly. The children were no longer afraid and stared curiously at the fierce beast, Jinhuang. A few of the bolder children even tried to reach out and touch its mane.
Jin Huang dared not disobey, and obediently lowered his head, allowing them to be close to him.
Shi An smiled as he jumped off Jin Huang's back, nodded to the villagers, and felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
This is his root, a place he will always cherish no matter where he goes.
Similarly, Yunxi descended as well, gently responding to the villagers' greetings.
"Xiao An, how was your training trip? You seem quite composed; your cultivation must have improved a lot, right?" An older villager asked, patting Shi An on the shoulder.
Upon hearing this, Shi An smiled modestly and replied, "It went fairly smoothly; I managed to make a breakthrough by sheer luck."
"Uncle Shi'an, you're back!"
A group of slightly older children also remembered Shi An and immediately surrounded him, asking him all sorts of questions about his experiences.
Looking at the children surrounding him, Shi An naturally squatted down and patiently answered their questions, occasionally giving them small gifts, which drew cheers from the children.
Yunxi stood aside, watching all of this with a smile.
She really liked the warm and harmonious atmosphere of Shicun, where she felt a warmth she didn't have at home.
"Yunxi, you've had a tough time during this training."
Just then, Mother Stone stepped forward, took Yunxi's hand, and began exchanging pleasantries.
"It's not hard work. Shi An is very strong, and basically no one dares to provoke us."
Seeing this, Yunxi could only force a smile and briefly recount some of the events that had occurred at the Kunpeng Nest.
Of course, in order not to worry the other party, Yunxi only talked about some daily life when she was telling the story, and did not talk about their battles with others.
What Yunxi didn't know was that the people of Stone Village were not entirely unaware of the dangers of their journey, after all, they had witnessed the strange behavior of the Willow God that day.
But now that they have returned safely, there is no need to dwell too much on the past.
Just then, village chief Shi Yunfeng arrived upon hearing the news. His face was beaming with a kind smile as he looked at Shi An, who had returned safely, and felt deeply gratified.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Shi Yunfeng held Shi An's hand and walked and talked, recounting the events that had happened in the village during Shi An's absence.
Time passed quickly, and before we knew it, the sun had set and the moon had risen, and night had come.
Through Shi Yunfeng's narration, Shi An gained a general understanding of what had happened in Shi Village over the past two years.
Aside from the addition of a new baby to the village, nothing major happened. The only two significant events were the improved strength of Shi An's father, Shi Linhu, and the hunting team members, including Shi Feijiao.
The current strength of the hunting team is completely different from when Shi An first met them. The current hunting team of Shi Village has at least the cultivation level of Blood Moving Realm, which was something that the people of Shi Village would never have dared to dream of before.
But at this moment, they truly did it. The entire hunting team officially embarked on the path of cultivation and became genuine Blood Refining Realm experts.
As night deepened, a roaring bonfire was lit in the open space in the center of Shi Village, its light illuminating every joyful face. The villagers sat in a circle, welcoming Shi An back home.
Shi An sat next to the village chief, and Yun Xi was also pulled to his side by Shi's mother, who greeted her warmly.
"By the way, Grandpa Chief."
Suddenly, as if remembering something, Shi An turned to Shi Yunfeng and asked, "Where's Brother Hao? Didn't he come back with Goddess Liu before me?"
"Little one..."
When Shi An asked about Shi Hao, a hint of doting flashed in Shi Yunfeng's eyes, and he replied, "He heard from Lord Liu Shen that his grandfather had appeared in the capital of Shi Kingdom, so he went to look for his grandfather."
"I see!"
After hearing Shi Yunfeng's explanation, Shi An recalled the original plot.
This period coincides with the time when Shi Hao's grandfather, the Great Demon God Shi Zhongtian, escaped the entanglement of the Pixiu clan, returned to the Martial King's Mansion, and learned that his grandson had his bones dug out and was on the verge of death, and that his son and daughter-in-law had been forced to flee, leading to a great disturbance at the Martial King's Mansion.
The next part is the plot where Shi Hao learns that his grandfather was forced out by the people of the Martial King's Mansion, and then he also causes a ruckus at the Martial King's Mansion. Then, the Holy Emperor's Palace of the Fire Kingdom opens.
Thinking of this, Shi An couldn't help but whisper to Liu Shen, "Liu Shen, what is my brother doing right now?"
"He is currently engaged in a fierce battle at the Yuwang Palace in the Stone Kingdom. Do you wish to go?"
No sooner had Shi An finished speaking than Liu Shen's voice rang out.
"Have we arrived at Prince Yu's residence yet...?"
Upon hearing that Shi Hao was currently engaged in a fierce battle at the Rain King's Mansion, Shi An murmured a couple of times before replying, "No, I need to prepare for my breakthrough to the Inscription Realm, so I don't have time for now."
"Besides, he can't live under my protection forever; a fledgling eagle must eventually soar on its own."
"A good insight."
Shi An's words made Liu Shen nod in agreement, and then she fell silent again.
Soon, the dinner ended, and a new day began.
Early in the morning, Shi An sat cross-legged under the willow tree at the entrance of the village and began his secluded cultivation.
The four realms of Blood Transformation, Cave Heaven, Spirit Transformation, and Inscription are all that many beings can achieve, because even if they spend their entire lives pursuing them, they will find it difficult to break through!
It's like four mountains, each one higher than the last. The further you go, the more difficult the road becomes, like a path carved into a cliff face, harder than climbing to heaven.
Especially for humans, cultivation is extremely difficult. If it weren't for the ancient ancestors clearing away the thorns and imitating the primitive runes of other races, they might not have the path they have today.
It can be said that this road was built entirely with blood and sweat, and it has only become wider and wider with the pioneering efforts of generation after generation.
For human cultivators, the four realms almost represent everything. Breaking through these realms is no easy feat; even a lifetime of striving to break through them is merely a journey.
Forming formations is an extremely profound and mysterious realm. Most people who can reach this level are no longer young, their youth has passed, and they are no longer young.
For Shi An to reach this level of enlightenment at the young age of twenty-something is already a remarkable feat among humans. If word gets out, it will not only be a rare occurrence in the world, but it will at least give the world a shock.
(End of this chapter)