I traveled through time and became the Queen of Ancient Dian

The noise of celebration gradually faded away, but Baona felt the pressure on her shoulders becoming heavier.

Finding a water source was only the first step. How to bring water to the tribe, how to properly preserve and distribute it, and how to prepare all the items needed for the sacrificial ceremony were like mountains pressing down on her, making it hard for her to breathe.

She took a deep breath, tried to calm her chaotic thoughts, and walked towards the ancient ritual training ground.

The training ground is a large open space with all kinds of strange instruments placed around it, and the air is filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Baona's arrival immediately attracted everyone's attention, which was filled with curiosity, suspicion, and even undisguised hostility.

She felt an invisible pressure, like a huge net enveloping her.

"Hey, isn't this our hero? Why don't you just enjoy being the center of attention and run here?" The sarcastic voice of the chief priest Weisheng sounded in Baona's ears.

He glanced at Baona with contempt in his eyes, "Do you still want to interfere with the sacred sacrificial ceremony?"

Baona suppressed her anger and replied calmly, "I just want to do my part for the sacrificial ceremony."

"Try your best? Just you?" Chief Priest Weisheng sneered, pointing to a complex totem in the center of the venue. "If you can channel the energy of this totem within an hour, I will recognize you as qualified to participate in the preparations for the sacrificial ceremony."

Baona knew that this was an impossible task.

The energy-guiding ritual for this totem is extremely complex, and even experienced priests would need several days to complete it.

"Chief Priest Weisheng, aren't you forcing us to do what we want?" Zhaoyang Ruyue on the side couldn't help but speak.

"What? Are you scared?" Gongye's assistant fanned the flames. "If you're scared, then get out of here and stop embarrassing yourself!"

Baona took a deep breath, stared at the totem with a determined gaze, and slowly said, "I accept the challenge." She walked to the center of the totem, stretched out her hand, and felt the energy flowing around her. An inexplicable power surged within her...

The Lacquer Carving Ceremony Trainer's sharp gaze fell on Bao Na and said in a deep voice, "Begin!"

Baona closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried hard to recall the records about energy guidance in ancient Dian culture.

When my fingertips lightly touched the rough surface of the totem, a cool touch instantly spread throughout my body, as if an electric current was running through my body.

She followed the steps she remembered, slowly moving her fingers and muttering to herself.

At first, everything seemed to be going well. The air around the totem began to vibrate slightly, emitting a low humming sound.

However, just as the energy was about to be channeled out, Baona's fingers suddenly trembled, and a powerful recoil force pushed her back several steps.

"Puff——" A mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the ground red.

Baona only felt a sharp pain in her chest and flashes of stars in front of her eyes.

"Useless!" The roar of the Lacquer Carving Ritual Trainer exploded in his ears. "If you can't even do the most basic energy control, what qualifications do you have to stand here?!"

There was a burst of whispers around, and the ridicule and sarcasm pricked Baona's self-esteem like needles.

She gritted her teeth, struggled to stand up, and walked towards the totem again.

Once, twice, three times...

Every attempt ended in failure.

Her body was getting weaker and weaker, and her spirit was on the verge of collapse.

The air around seemed to freeze, making it suffocating.

Zhaoyang Ruyue and Wumeng Tianlong looked at Baona anxiously, but were powerless to do anything.

Just when Baona was about to give up, she suddenly remembered the murals she saw in the tomb of the ancient Dian Queen. The murals depicted a special ritual action that was completely different from what she had tried before.

She had an idea and decided to give it a try.

This time, Baona's movements were no longer confined to traditional rituals, but incorporated her own understanding of ancient Dian culture.

She stretched out her arms like a dancing butterfly, her fingertips slid across the totem, outlining graceful arcs.

As she moved, the energy around the totem began to fluctuate violently, emitting bursts of roars.

Suddenly, a dazzling light burst out from the totem and shot straight into the sky.

A barely perceptible hint of approval appeared on the lacquer carving ritual trainer's originally tense face.

Zhaoyang Ruyue and Wumeng Tianlong cheered excitedly, with hope shining in their eyes.

"Quiet!" the Qi Diao ritual trainer shouted, his eyes fixed on Bao Na. "Although you have completed a difficult move, it does not mean that you have mastered the essence of the ritual..." He stopped talking abruptly, a subtle glint flashed in his eyes, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, "Gong Ye, come here..."

Gongye's assistant priest put on a flattering smile, rubbed his hands and walked to the side of Qi Diao trainer, ready to continue to make things difficult for Bao Na to vent his anger.

"Master Qi Diao, although this girl accidentally completed a part of the task, but..."

"Enough." The chief priest Weisheng suddenly interrupted, with a subtle hint of deep meaning in his tone.

His sharp eyes swept over everyone, finally landing on Baona, "Today's training ends here."

Gongye's sacrificial assistant was stunned, and the smile on his face froze at the corners of his mouth.

He looked at the chief priest Weisheng in disbelief, not understanding why he suddenly changed his mind.

Not only him, but everyone present was confused and turned their eyes to the chief priest Weisheng, trying to find the answer from his face.

The chief priest Weisheng simply glanced at everyone and turned away, leaving everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.

The training ground gradually returned to calm, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the open space, dyeing everything golden.

Baona dragged her tired body and slowly walked towards her residence.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of her.

"Thank you for your hard work." The voice of the Queen of Ancient Dian was gentle and firm, like a warm current flowing into Baona's heart.

Baona raised her head and saw the Queen's concerned gaze, and all the grievances and fatigue in her heart disappeared.

She shook her head slightly and whispered, "I'm willing to do anything for the tribe."

The Queen reached out and gently stroked Baona's cheek. "I know you've done a great job." She paused and continued, "I know you've been worried about the supplies. I've already arranged for someone to take care of them. You don't have to worry too much."

The queen's gentle words filled Baona's heart with warmth, and she felt an unprecedented trust and dependence.

She knew that no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, she would not be alone, because she had the support of the queen, her friends, and the entire tribe.

However, can the difficulties in material preparation really be solved so easily?

Baona felt vaguely uneasy.

The next morning, Baona came to the material storage warehouse with a nervous mood.

The heavy wooden door slowly opened, and a musty smell hit her face. In the dim warehouse, the cold face of Le Zheng's material manager appeared before Bao Na...

"What are you here for?"