bookbashuk Chapter 37 Baptism of Three Beasts
Chapter 37 Baptism of Three Beasts
Shi An hovered in mid-air, his clothes fluttering, his eyes sharp as a hawk, towering above the three ancient remnants in an unimaginable manner.
The eight great grotto-heavens slowly rotated behind him, each radiating a different divine light, like eight dazzling stars, making him appear as if he were the darling of heaven and earth, wielding boundless power.
"Leave them all!"
Shi An snorted coldly, then raised his right hand, and the ground beneath the three ferocious beasts instantly cracked open, with huge fissures spreading out like a spider web, firmly binding the three ancient remnants to their original positions.
"roar!"
Feeling the increasing pressure on its body, the Suanni roared in resentment. Its body shimmered with golden light as it tried to break free from the earth's ley lines, but the pressure was too great, and it could not escape even with all its might.
Both the Demon Ape and the Fiery Bull Demon fought with all their might, one swinging its remaining arm and the other surrounded by raging flames, attempting to use their respective magical techniques to resist the sudden restraint.
However, like the Suanni, no matter how much they struggled, it was all in vain. The pressure generated here was so great that even if they were at their peak, they would not be able to break free, let alone now that they were seriously injured.
This is the power of the laws, a powerful divine ability that Shi An passed down to the ancestral witch Houtu.
As time went by, the resistance of the three ferocious beasts weakened and weakened until they finally lost all life.
Looking at the three lifeless beasts below, Shi An slowly withdrew his supernatural powers, then turned to the other ferocious birds and beasts still kneeling in place and said, "Why haven't you left yet? Do you perhaps wish to reunite with them in another world?"
Meeting in another world...
Upon hearing Shi An's words and seeing the three ancient species that had been squeezed beyond recognition, the ferocious birds and beasts that had been intimidated by Shi An were suddenly startled and scattered and fled.
They either flapped their wings and soared into the sky or leaped across the mountains and forests, not daring to hesitate for even a moment, for fear that if they were even half a step slower, they would follow in the footsteps of those three ancient remnants.
In an instant, the tense standoff in the forest became empty, leaving only Shi An suspended in mid-air, and the three enormous corpses that symbolized the defeat of power.
Soon after, as the scene was cleared, Shi An moved once again. He took a step forward in the void and arrived directly in front of the remains of the three ancient species.
Then Shi An calmly swept his gaze over the remains of the three ancient species, and with a wave of his hand, a spatial rift suddenly appeared above the remains, sucking all three remains into it.
Then, he turned and looked in the direction where the people of Shicun were hiding.
There, Shi Hao, Shi Linhu, and the others were watching this scene with astonishment on their faces. Clearly, none of them had expected Shi An to have such amazing strength.
Shi An's performance in the Wolf Village had already surprised everyone in the village, but only now did they realize that their understanding of Shi An's strength was far too low.
The mighty Suanni, an ancient species and the overlord of the deep mountains, couldn't even last a single move against him, although this was partly due to the fact that the Suanni's lifespan had come to an end and that it had just gone through a great battle.
Judging from the situation just now, even if the Suanni were at its peak, it would probably not be a match for Shi An.
Thinking this, Shi Linhu and the others unconsciously looked at Shi An with a hint of awe.
However, unlike them, after witnessing Shi An's performance, Shi Hao's gaze showed no awe whatsoever. Instead, he looked at Shi An with great admiration and exclaimed, "Brother An, you're amazing!"
"Even ancient creatures like the Suanni, the Fire Bull Demon, and the Demon Ape are no match for you."
As he spoke, Shi Hao ran straight to Shi An's side, looking at him expectantly and saying, "Brother An, I want to become as good as you. Can you teach me?"
Seeing Shi Hao's expectant look, Shi An smiled slightly, then reached out his right hand to gently stroke his little head and said, "Okay, I'll teach you when we get back to the village."
"Really? Then let's go back quickly!"
Upon hearing Shi An say that he would teach him when they got back, Xiao Shi Hao grabbed his hand and hurried towards Shi Village.
Seeing this, Shi Linhu and the others on the other side also reacted instantly. After quickly tidying up the battlefield, they followed Shi Hao back to Shi Village.
After reporting the situation to the clan chief, Shi An led Shi Hao to a cave in Shi Village.
The cave was quiet, with the dim light of torches flickering and casting dappled shadows on the cave walls.
At the center, a large, dark cauldron stands majestically, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura. On the cauldron, the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers are intertwined, and birds, beasts, fish, and insects are depicted with lifelike detail. There are also solemn scenes of ancient people devoutly worshipping, which are breathtaking.
Beneath the cauldron, the black dragonwood burned fiercely, the flames scorching the liquid inside and causing it to boil endlessly. Golden, black, and red tricolored light rained down from the cauldron, weaving together to form a dazzling curtain of light, adorning the entire cauldron with brilliance.
At the same time, an exceptionally rich and alluring aroma wafted out, intoxicating the senses.
The cauldron was simmering the great medicine over a raging fire. The intensity of the fire and the richness of the aroma reached their peak. From time to time, the three-colored liquid inside the cauldron emitted bursts of roars from ancient creatures, which shook the heavens and were awe-inspiring.
In a daze, I even saw the phantoms of three ancient species appearing and disappearing in the cauldron, their aura overwhelming, swallowing the sun and moon, causing the stars to tremble!
"Brother Hao, come in!"
Seeing this, Shi An nodded in satisfaction, feeling that the time was ripe, and then threw Shi Hao in.
"thump!"
Shi Hao fell into the cauldron and was instantly swallowed by the boiling three-colored liquid, leaving only a string of bubbles rolling upwards.
As soon as he was submerged in the tricolor liquid, Shi Hao felt a piercing pain surge like a tidal wave, as if a million sharp blades were cutting his skin at the same time, or as if a raging fire was burning his flesh and blood, making him almost suffocate from the pain.
However, he did not utter a single groan; instead, he clenched his teeth tightly and stubbornly persevered.
The black cauldron trembled, emitting bursts of dazzling light. In the blink of an eye, more than an hour had passed since Shi Hao was sealed inside. During this time, the cauldron lid was occasionally shaken open slightly, and the three-colored liquid splashed out, filling the air with a rich aroma that was intoxicating.
In the dim light, it seemed as if three ancient creatures were about to burst out of the cauldron. They roared incessantly, their voices so real and terrifying that they sent chills down the spines of the villagers outside the cave.
Although these three ancient creatures were not large, only a little over a foot long, they were all ramming against the lid of the cauldron with all their might, and even roaring at Shi Hao inside the cauldron from time to time.
As time went by, the aroma grew stronger and stronger. The black cauldron was heavy and solemn, with divine light constantly pouring down from the gaps in the lid, intertwining with the three-colored liquid.
Shi Hao floated up and down in it, his eyes closed, silently accepting this difficult baptism.
"Clang~ Clang~ Clang~"
The ancient remnants struggled more and more fiercely. Their bodies were engulfed in flames, like three raging gods, frantically charging left and right inside the cauldron, constantly crashing into the black cauldron. This caused Shi Hao inside the cauldron to feel waves of pain, and he would occasionally let out low and painful groans.
This situation caused Shi An, standing outside the cauldron, to frown, thinking to himself, "Could it really be too nourishing?"
Thinking this, Shi An's eyes flashed, and his hands quickly formed a hand seal. Then, a strange power was sent into the black cauldron, instantly calming the agitation inside.
The phantom of the three ancient remnants seemed to be bound by invisible chains, only able to growl unwillingly, unable to move.
Seeing this, Shi An did not relax, but kept a close eye on the changes in the cauldron to prevent any further complications.
Because he knew very well that this was not just a physical trial, but a crucial step for Shi Hao to truly embark on the path to becoming a strongman.
The essence and power of the three ancient species, refined and fused through special methods, will endow Shi Hao with unprecedented potential and power.
Time passed slowly, and the cave was silent except for the crackling of the flames and the occasional faint sound.
The people of Stone Village waited anxiously outside, but dared not disturb him. They understood that this was a special trial prepared by Shi An for Shi Hao, which concerned Shi Hao's future.