Starting with a daily divination to build an immortal clan

Chapter 127 Monster
Jinliu Village hasn't been this lively in a long time.

The last time was at Shen Wenyan's wedding.

All the villagers gathered in the open space at the foot of Blackwater Pool Mountain.

Shen Yuan, who had not appeared in front of the villagers for a long time, also came to the temporary high platform.

As the eldest son and young master of the Shen family, Shen Wenxing was the first to arrive at the high platform and announce the rules and precautions for the hunting competition.

As for the rewards for the competition, Shen Yuanlai will announce them.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looked down at his neighbors and fellow villagers, and began to speak.

"In addition to the prizes announced earlier, I plan to add a special reward for this competition."

"Any child who performs exceptionally well in this competition will be granted a special destiny by this old man."

"This divine opportunity isn't limited to just one person; all children have a chance, so they must perform well."

Upon hearing this, Li Shu in the audience was first stunned, then shouted with joy.

With the immortals descending for so many years and the Shen family still existing in Jinliu Village, they are no longer as unfamiliar with "immortals" as before.

Most people know that entering a martial arts school to learn martial arts is only the first step; there is still a long way to go from being a martial artist to becoming a master.

Many people may spend their entire lives without ever reaching the path to immortality.

But now, Shen Yuan says that he can obtain a destiny of immortality through this hunt.

This is enough to drive many villagers crazy.

"Alright, let the hunt begin."

Seeing that everyone's enthusiasm had been ignited, Shen Yuan waved his hand.

Below, Zhao Shuan also raised a huge flag embroidered with the character "Shen", shouted loudly, and led the many children who had signed up for the hunting competition to flock towards the distant Hidden Dragon Mountain.

"Is Father preparing to teach the villagers the cultivation method?" Shen Wenxing asked as he approached.

Shen Yuan nodded: "The Five Elements Breathing Method was left behind by Xu Xiu. Although it is not perfect, it is still usable in the early stages of Qi cultivation."

In fact, neither Shen Yuan nor Xu Xiu knew that the Five Elements Breathing Method was just a cultivation method casually created by the old immortal Xu Xiu had met back then for ordinary people with mixed spiritual roots of the five elements. It not only lacked the subsequent embryonic breathing method, but even the preceding Qi cultivation method had many flaws.

Xu Xiu was able to cultivate to the seventh level of Qi Refining using the Five Elements Breathing Technique, which was due not only to the long period of cultivation but also to a certain amount of luck.

After all, he had traveled in Yangnao for so many years and had encountered quite a few small opportunities.

"I have already mastered the secret technique of 'True Spirit Oath' given to me by Fairy Wei. In the future, I will have all the children who have been taught the Five Elements Breathing Method make a True Spirit Oath."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing's face lit up with joy.

The Five Elements Breathing Method is incomplete, and immortals probably wouldn't even look at it, but it is still a cultivation method, and it's quite sought after in the Yangnao Land at present.

He was initially worried about the potential for this cultivation method to be leaked.

Now that we have the "True Spirit Oath," the problem can be easily solved.

"Father, I'll go and take a look too."

Looking towards the vast Hidden Dragon Mountain, Shen Wenxing hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Shen Yuan nodded.

The Shen family should indeed send someone to observe this first hunting competition.

"Go."

Shen Wenxing cupped his hands in greeting, turned around and went back home. He took the long spear he had obtained from the Dragon Tamer's mansion, and with a leap, chased after the group of villagers.

Deep in Yinlong Mountain, heavy snow had sealed the mountain, and all was silent.

Many wild animals choose to hibernate in caves during the winter.

Only animals driven by extreme hunger will choose to leave their burrows to forage for food, and these are mostly large carnivores.

After the children participating in the hunting competition poured into the mountains, they immediately dispersed.

When Shen Wenxing arrived, Zhao Shuan was sitting on a boulder, chatting with some of the village elders.

Most of these people were the same age as Shen Yuan. They came with their children and grandchildren, hoping to help carry any large prey they might hunt later.

"Young master's family."

Upon seeing Shen Wenxing, everyone bowed in greeting.

Shen Wenxing nodded, then looked around and asked Zhao Shuan, "Brother Jin Hu went too?"

Zhao Shuan laughed and said, "I didn't want him to participate, but the kid is very playful and insisted on going."

Shen Wenxing smiled.

Not to mention Zhao Jinhu, if it weren't for his status, he would have wanted to go and join in the fun.

Men are naturally inclined to conquer and challenge, and this hunting competition is the first of its kind in Jinliu Village, so it is naturally very popular.

"Young Master, what exactly is this 'fate to the immortals' that the Master mentioned? Could you please tell me?"

Among the crowd, an elderly man with gray hair but a fairly robust physique approached and asked.

This man is named Liu Jinquan. In his youth, he was a well-known hunter in the village.

Liu Jinquan had four sons, the youngest of whom, Liu Fang, was a year or two younger than Shen Wenxing.

During the Battle of Fengxian County, Liu Fang, Shen Wenxing, and Zhao Jinhu were all soldiers in the vanguard. Liu Fang also received some military merits for the great victory in Fengxian County.

Upon hearing his question, all the other villagers pricked up their ears and looked over, eager to know what this "fate of immortality" was.

Facing the expectant gazes of the crowd, Shen Wenxing smiled and said, "If it can be explained, can it still be called a destiny of immortality?"

The group was somewhat disappointed, but upon reflection, it made sense.

A predestined fate.

Only those who aspire to become immortals would know that.

They are all ordinary people, so they have no right to know.

However, the thought that their children and grandchildren not only had a chance to know, but also a chance to obtain that divine opportunity, made these people's hearts burn with excitement again!

They all fantasize that their children and grandchildren will become immortals through this divine connection, and they can then enjoy the blessings along the way.

Time flies, and it's evening in the blink of an eye.

Stimulated by the prospect of a divine encounter, none of the hunters showed any signs of fatigue and all used their own methods to hunt as many prey as possible.

Huang Qingzhou, along with his two brothers Huang Qi and several martial arts masters who had reached the Acquired Realm, stood guard in various locations, ready to deal with any emergencies.

It was late at night when two figures crouched not far from a cave, seemingly waiting for something.

The snow was white and the surrounding light was quite good.

"Brother Jin Hu, your family and the Shen family are related by marriage. If you want that immortal opportunity, just ask. Why come here and risk suffering?"

A man with scars on his face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes spoke in a low voice.

This person is Liu Fang. Because they both served in the Vanguard Army, he and Zhao Jinhu had a fairly good relationship in private.

Zhao Jinhu turned around and glared at him, saying, "I didn't come here for the chance to become an immortal. I just like the atmosphere of the hunt."

"Atmosphere, you know?"

Liu Fang couldn't help but smile and nod after hearing this: "I understand! I understand!"

"Does Brother Jin Hu know what the master is talking about regarding the 'fate of immortality'?" Liu Fang asked with burning eyes.

Zhao Jinhu glanced at him: "Want to know?"

Liu Fang nodded frantically.

Seeing his eager expression, Zhao Jinhu grinned and said, "I want to know too."

"you……"

Just as Liu Fang was about to speak, a crisp "crack" sound suddenly came from the cave in front of him!

Follow!

A painful roar echoed through the night sky!
Upon hearing the sound, the two men instantly gripped their bows and arrows and stood up!
"Judging from the sound, it's a bear!"

The two looked in the direction of the sound.

At the entrance of the cave, a huge figure, nearly two zhang tall, was struggling to break free of the animal trap on its leg.

Gudong!

Liu Fang couldn't help but swallow hard, his eyes wide with horror.

Is that a bear?

Zhao Jinhu's eyes widened, and he shook his head in astonishment.

They had seen bears in the mountains; the smaller ones were about the height of a person, and the largest were no more than ten feet tall.

But the guy in front of the cave in the distance was already nearly two zhang tall, and he was incredibly imposing!

The two were unable to determine for a moment whether the thing was a bear or not.

"Brother Jin Hu, shall we go for it!?"

Seeing the thing trapped in the animal trap, struggling violently, Liu Fang suppressed his fear, a glint of eagerness flashing in his eyes, and said:

"If the two of us brothers can hunt this thing, we'll definitely be number one in this hunting competition!"

The enormous creature in the distance, estimated to weigh over three thousand pounds, could be worn down by the two of them. Even if they split the spoils, it would still be enough to secure a top-three finish in the hunting competition.

Liu Fang longs for a chance encounter with the immortals.

At his age, he naturally has no more extravagant hopes; the chance to become an immortal is something he's fighting for for his son.

As long as my son has the chance to attain immortality and become an immortal, taking some risks is worthwhile.

Zhao Jinhu was also somewhat tempted.

What Liu Fang said was actually right. Given the relationship between their family and the Shen family, if they could ask, they should be able to get a share of this so-called "divine favor".

But if he could earn it through his own abilities, he naturally wouldn't want to ask for it out of politeness.

No matter how close the relationship, it's never truly one's own.

He doesn't need the divine favor; it's meant for his son anyway.

With this marriage alliance, the Zhao family can still do a lot for the Shen family and is highly valued.

But what happens after your parents pass away, and when you yourself grow old?
At that time, the Shen family had become powerful. If their son was still just an ordinary person, how much use would he be to the Shen family?

Having held an important position for many years, his vision is no longer as short-sighted as before.

"Fuck it!"

Having made up his mind, Zhao Jinhu immediately drew an arrow from the quiver on his back, found a hidden spot, nocked the arrow, and shot it at everyone!

While that thing was trying to pry open the animal trap on its leg, Liu Fang pulled it closer and started attacking!
call out!
call out!
Two arrows shot towards the giant bear's body.

The bear was so large that the two of them didn't need to aim too precisely; they could just draw their bows and shoot wildly.

Tactically, they planned to use arrows to inflict numerous wounds on him, causing him to bleed to death, and had no intention of getting too close.

One arrow after another pierced the giant bear's body, and Liu Fang was very excited.

“Stop! Stop!”

Zhao Jinhu suddenly turned pale and called out to stop Liu Fang, who was about to continue drawing his bow, saying, "Old Liu, look."

"Our arrows... seem to be completely ineffective against that guy."

Upon hearing this, Liu Fang squinted and looked over.

They saw that the dozen or so arrows the two men had shot seemed to have hit the giant bear, but as the bear twisted and turned wildly, some of the arrows actually fell off.

Clearly, their arrows probably didn't even pierce the enemy's skin.

Liu Fang was somewhat taken aback.

The bows they carried were all made of rhinoceros horn, with a force of three stones, and could pierce through the hard skull of a wild boar at a distance of fifty feet!

At such a distance, it couldn't even penetrate the skin of this big guy?

"This thing is tough to deal with, we need to retreat!"

Zhao Jinhu looked at the huge creature with a solemn expression. It had already pried open the massive animal trap and was no longer restrained.

Somewhat unwilling, Liu Fang drew a sharp short spear from behind his back and held it in his hand.

"Let's try one last time!"

The sharp short spear was made entirely of fine iron, a skill he learned in the army.

puff!
The short spear struck the giant bear precisely in the left shoulder!
But before the two could even get excited, the short spear was pulled out by the other party and thrown back!
An angry roar erupted, leaving the two of them dizzy and disoriented!
"Come on!"

Zhao Jinhu bit his tongue, regained his senses, grabbed Liu Fang's arm, and quickly fled into the distance!

The giant bear was injured and seemed eager to vent its anger. After roaring, it crouched down, got on all fours, and chased after the two of them!
Along the way, some tall trees and boulders were knocked down and sent flying, creating a terrifying scene!
"Damn it! This beast is so powerful!"

"That's it, I'm going to die here today!"

As half a tree, large enough for one person to hug, flew overhead, Liu Fang exclaimed in surprise while dodging the flying wood chips.

"Stop talking, we need to think of a solution."

As Zhao Jinhu ran, he looked around, trying to find some useful terrain to restrict his opponent.

at the same time.

On the outskirts of the hunting area, Shen Wenxing, who was meditating cross-legged, seemed to suddenly sense something, abruptly stood up, grabbed the spear beside him, and rushed out.

In the dense forest, another figure quickly caught up.

"What is that thing? It doesn't seem to be an ordinary wild animal."

The visitor was Huang Qingzhou.

At first, he heard the roar of the beast, but he only thought that it was a hunter hunting an ordinary bear.

Now that things have gotten so chaotic, he's realized something's wrong.

After carefully sensing it, Shen Wenxing said, "It should be a demonic beast."

"Father-in-law, we have to hurry, or something bad might happen."

Huang Qingzhou nodded, and the two immediately circulated their spiritual energy and sped forward.

(End of this chapter)