System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

“I understand how you feel, but acting impulsively won’t solve anything.”

Zhang Hao said in a deep voice:

"We can try to communicate with them first and see if we can find a solution that is acceptable to both sides."

After all, this wasn't just about one person's life or death; it was about the peace and tranquility of the entire village.

Upon hearing this, Wu Tianzhen, though unwilling, understood that Zhang Hao's words made sense.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, then turned to the leader in blue robes and said in as calm a tone as possible:

"We are willing to listen to your traditions and beliefs, and we understand your concerns."

But please believe that we are not here to disrupt your lives, but rather to find a better way to solve the problem.

Let's work together to see if there are other ways to quell the forces behind the Bronze Gate without sacrificing innocent lives.

Looking at Wu Tianzhen's determined gaze and the unity and wisdom displayed by Zhang Hao and the others, the leader in the blue robes couldn't help but feel wavering.

He paused for a moment, then finally nodded, indicating his willingness to have an in-depth conversation with them.

Ultimately, the two sides reached a compromise: the Khampa people would use a young girl as a sacrifice to open the bronze gate, and when the monster inside came out, Zhang Hao would intervene to stop it.

With the blue-robed leader nodding in agreement, the sacrificial ceremony in the Kham village quietly began in a solemn and complex atmosphere.

As night fell, the cold wind grew even more biting, and the snowflakes seemed to fall even more densely, adding a touch of desolation and mystery to the ceremony.

The villagers surrounded the bound girl, their faces filled with complex emotions:

There is awe, fear, and a helpless surrender to the unknown forces.

Following ancient rituals, they placed offerings one by one in front of the bronze gate, each item carrying their prayers for life and their fear of disaster.

Although the girl was covered in wounds, her eyes remained defiant, as if she were using her last strength to fight against fate.

Her faint voice was almost drowned out by the cold wind, but her indomitable will was like a spark, igniting a deep resonance in the hearts of everyone present.

With a command from the leader in blue robes, the sacrificial ceremony officially began.

He held a sharp dagger and slowly walked towards the girl, each step seemingly weighing a ton.

However, at the critical moment, Zhang Hao and the others did not really stand idly by. They secretly made preparations to take action immediately if the situation got out of control.

But to everyone's surprise, the blue-robed leader did not actually strike. Instead, he stopped and gently placed the dagger beside the girl as a symbolic sacrifice.

He turned to look at Zhang Hao and the others, a resolute glint in his eyes:

"Since you are willing to help us, let's face this together."

Then, the villagers began chanting ancient incantations, the sounds echoing through the valley, weaving together with the wind and snow into a poignant symphony.

As the incantation continued, the totems on the bronze door seemed to come alive, emitting a faint glow that mingled with the afterglow of the setting sun, making the whole scene appear both eerie and solemn.

Suddenly, the bronze door emitted a deep rumble, as if a giant beast that had been sleeping for thousands of years had been awakened.

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling light shone through the crack in the door, illuminating the entire valley.

Everyone held their breath, watching the bronze door intently as it changed.

With a violent tremor, the bronze door slowly opened, revealing a dark crack before everyone's eyes.

At that very moment, a strange monster suddenly burst out from behind the door.

The monster was enormous, covered in thick scales, with eyes that gleamed with an eerie green light, and it roared deafeningly.

Its appearance caused the entire valley to tremble, as if even the air itself had frozen.