Chapter 36 – Sudden Hostility
Deity. This word must not be used carelessly. To ordinary clans, this was an omnipotent and supreme being.
During the ancient era, the first natives held firm in their beliefs and paid close attention to the offerings they made to the Deities. They believed that Deities certainly existed, and in the utmost important times, they could be summoned for protection.
In fact, through the insights gained by later generations, it came to light that what the tribes kneeled down and worshiped to were actually unique and powerful creatures. These creatures included the true Hou and pure-blooded Pi Hou, and they were all creatures that could be considered the pinnacle of life.
In the distant past, the first natives worshiped these creatures with their respect and sacrifices in order to receive their protection.
However, there were mortals that dared to call themselves Deities, and they had the strength to battle with ancient vicious beasts. They had strength that defied the heavens, and with a wave of their hands, they could exterminate huge clans with an unfathomable level of divine power; it was simply impossible to resist.
Rumor has it that vast and boundless ancient countries were still sacrificing to the heavens and conducting ancient ceremonies to this day. Although endless years had passed by, there might be traces left behind by these ancient countries' mysterious and terrifying deities.
The people of Stone Village addressed this willow tree as a Deity. How could people not be surprised? This title couldn't be given sparingly.
"You are positive this senior Guardian Spirit did not oppose being called a Deity?" A youngster slightly over ten from the Purple Mountain Clan asked with careful consideration.
"Not at all, the Willow Deity is kind and always protected our clan." Er Meng recklessly said
A Guardian Spirit that did not oppose being called a Deity. When this information was released, all of the experts immediately had a change of heart. They couldn't help but take a step back, as they all feared this burnt back and dying willow tree
But all those life forms that became a human clan's Guardian Spirit had some relations to a Deity. They could have even been a direct descendant of an ancient Deity. They were especially afraid of a title like this and did not dare to provoke and ridicule Deities; all of them held themselves back.
The willow tree in front of them had the impertinence to continuously act in such a manner, and did not oppose being referred to in such a way. This proved that its power was terrifying, and it most likely had the strength to defy the heavens long ago; it didn't care at all.
There's no way that it is actually an ancient deity whose strength was already on the decline and on the verge of dying right? This was what many people thought in their heads but did not dare to speak out.
Faced with this turn of events, they all felt reverence within their hearts and felt rather uneasy. They no longer dared to act as they pleased, and began to walk carefully and cautiously.
However, they still felt unresigned, and wanted to understand where this hidden clan came from. They also wanted to find out what kind of divine powers the "Willow Deity" had, and what divine artifacts it bestowed.
One must know that an artifact made by a genuine ancient Deity had to be extraordinary and heaven-defying. Everyone secretly hoped that if they offered their best sacrifices, the willow tree would in turn help them.
They politely said that they wished to stay for a while. But although Shi Linghu and the others were simple-minded, they weren't foolish. They realized something was fishy and stated that there were only a few rooms and that there weren't many places to live.
