I Steal the Ancestors' Sacrifices to Nourish Myself

"I hope this time we won’t return in defeat."

The four surrounding figures remained silent. The other figures were fine, but the golden armored humanoid figure had come here for the fourth time.

"Lord Silver Empress is the most esteemed Great Witch Priest within the Tushang Ancient Alliance. I believe this time we will certainly be able to glimpse the whereabouts of the Profound Bird."

A figure crouched like a crocodile opened and closed its mouth, its voice booming.

At the center of its brow was a mark like a full moon, densely covered with Witch Runes, left by its master.

There was a similar mark at the center of the golden armored martial artist’s brow, though it differed from the crocodile figure, indicating they had different masters.

"What is the use of renown if one has not reached Tier Seven? After all, they’re still ants."

Silver Empress pondered aloud, then glanced at the golden armored figure again.

"Speaking of, the human who severely injured the Profound Bird thousands of years ago was indeed remarkable. If not for having died in this obscure place, they could have been like you, taken in as a Clan Guardian Beast of my Holy Hound Race."

The golden armored figure crouched low to the ground, "Master speaks truly. It is an immense honor for Golden Moo to be taken by Master as a vassal."

He had a portion of human bloodline and was taken as a slave by Silver Empress when he was still in Tier Four, fortunately breaking through to Tier Five.

Seeing Silver Empress close her eyes, the others instinctively stopped talking.

Half a month later.

Silver Empress opened her eyes.

"The old rule, Shun Alligator, you will return from North Dragon Kingdom in three years to pick us up."

The figure previously speaking like a giant alligator swiftly transformed into a half-human, half-allo figure walking upright and landed in front of the chariot.

Rumble!

Two Jade-Horned Dragon-Lion Beasts roared, their eyes blazing brilliantly, and the swirling water vapor formed massive waves that surged a thousand miles away.

The enormous chariot rode the giant waves, disappearing in an instant.

Silver Empress led three figures, descending into the forest below amidst the mist and water vapor.

During the descent, Silver Empress waved her hand, casting a series of mysterious lights, followed by quick apparition of Witch Runes that enveloped them.

In the direction towards the west, an inconspicuous flying ship appeared, on which was a figure just like Silver Empress. The flying ship disappeared rapidly into the horizon like lightning.

Watching the flying ship depart, the hidden Silver Empress sighed.

Who would have thought that the incredible Holy Hound Race would one day fall to the point of being so cautious in seeking an injured Tier Seven Profound Bird, for fear of being detected by other Holy Races within the Tushang Ancient Alliance.

After waiting for five days, Silver Empress led three servants and headed towards the Giant Mountain Range again.

...

Yue Mountain Clan Land.

Shi Kun, who was cultivating in the grand hall, suddenly felt the Grand Array flare up. Before he could react, a vast and unmatched pressure poured down.

A shadow immediately enveloped him.

He reacted instantly.

"Pu Race’s Shi Kun greets the emissary!"

As he spoke, Shi Kun kowtowed to the ground.

He did not look up, because even if he did, he wouldn’t be able to see anything.

Over the years, the Jinyang Clan only knew that the guests came from Tushang Ancient City, but had no idea which faction of power within the city they belonged to.

The Jinyang Clan dared not to spy, for doing so would bring about catastrophic disaster upon them.

After all, it made no difference who conducted the Profound Bird sacrifices.

"Are the offerings ready?"

A hoarse voice sounded, transmitted through Divine Sense for uninterrupted communication.

"Five million young and strong individuals from various tribes, two hundred and thirty-eight Auspicious Beasts, and all types of Sacrificial Artifacts are ready."

Crouching on the ground, Shi Kun spoke.

Over the years, the Jinyang Clan had developed proficient methods to gather offerings rich in blood and energy.

The martial artists summoned from various tribes were transported on the flying ship as part of their normal duties and then mixed into different branches.

Among them, some would normally go to war for the Jinyang Clan, and then be released back several decades later.

As for the others, they would become offerings.

With uninterrupted wars spanning decades, silencing five million or even an additional five million was achievable.

With years of recuperation, new offerings could be provided by various tribes.

Those martial artists released back became the hope in their hearts.

Silver Empress’s body was cloaked in a large beast robe, her powerful Divine Sense expanded, and even if Shi Kun lifted his eyes, he wouldn’t see clearly.

Silver Empress wasted no words, her figure vanished to the location of the Profound Bird Divine Statue.

Standing beneath the statue, Silver Empress observed it, finding no change from last time.

She recited an incantation, and her witch robe lit up. The insect-like patterns embroidered on it came alive, transforming into rays of light rushing towards the statue.

The insects circled the statue, swiftly engaging in activities.

Veins winding like giant pythons began to be outlined on the bone remnants around the statue.

The valley where the statue stood spanned a hundred miles, eventually forming a massive Array Map.

"Bring the Auspicious Beasts over first."

Jinyang Clan members long stationed in the valley, upon hearing the command, began to lead the Auspicious Beasts into the valley.

Silver Empress, having given the order, released a Witch Light from her body, which transformed into thirty-six rays of light surrounding the Profound Bird Divine Statue, forming Witch Towers.

After leading the Auspicious Beasts into the valley, the Jinyang Clan members retreated.

The three servants brought by Silver Empress grabbed the Auspicious Beasts, heading towards different Witch Towers.

On the Auspicious Beasts, they inscribed Witch Runes, piercing the beasts’ necks in a sacrificial manner and letting the blood spill on the Witch Towers.

The beasts’ spirituality, as the blood landed on the Witch Towers, prompted the towers to light up, emanating a spiritual wave as if nurturing an Artifact Spirit.

"Shen Can" transformed into a fawn, experiencing the sacrificial process. Before she could react, she felt utterly drained.

...

Whoosh!

Far away in a small mountain thousands of miles away, Shen Can awoke with a start, instinctively touching her neck.

Sure enough, being an ant, one isn’t noticed by the strong. She had previously doubted whether she would be discovered.

Unexpectedly, they just picked her up and bled her dry.

Having realized this, she quickly imprinted the observed Array Map and the patterns on the small tower into a Jade Scroll.

[Deduction]

Subsequently, Shen Can closed her eyes again.