Chapter 366 The King of Light

Chi Lian has gone through many years since the first Redthorn snake learned to walk upright, to using stones and branches to drive away wild beasts, to lighting a bonfire and leading the Redthorn people to gather around the fire.

　　The Redthorn people, who were hunted by wild boars and wolves in the past, have now become the nightmare of wild beasts. They make pit traps, sharpen stones and branches, use fire to drive away wild beasts, and skillfully take what they want from nature.

Every time the Redthorn Man succeeds in hunting, he will swing his soft arms and dance a weird and wild dance around the campfire. Only at this time, they still have a trace of the snake from the past.

Chi Lian always looked at Huo Silence.

The flames lengthened and shortened the shadows of the Red Thorn Man, and each shadow ran and changed on the ground and stone walls, like some ancient and mysterious ritual.

The light casts shadows, like fire burning ashes under one’s feet.

Chi Lian looked at his fellow tribesmen who were singing and dancing, but he sensed a distant and dark voice.

That voice came from the sky. At the far end, which was higher than the clouds and more erratic than the wind, there was a pair of eyes hidden behind the darkness, staring at me.

come on.

 Answer me, tell me, come close to me.

The voice spoke softly, surrounding Chi Lian like the ubiquitous wind, making him often feel trance-like.

He could no longer tell whether the sound really came from outside, or whether it was an illusion or fantasy in his own mind.

 “King, king?”

 The call of a redthorn man brought Chi Lian back to his senses.

“King, we have sent the freshest fish and wild boar legs to the temple and dedicated them to the gods.”

This redthorn man is called Zhao. He likes to use fire to get close to many things, using firelight to illuminate the clearest textures on stones, shells and trees.

Zhao is the first Redthorn man to imitate Chi Lian and learn to walk upright. He is Chi Lian's most reliable assistant. Zhao always coordinates the tribesmen very well and performs tasks such as hunting, construction and defense.

 He is like Chi Lian's shadow, always following the Red Thorn King, quiet and docile.

“Also, we have built the Star Observation Altar. Please climb it. As long as you can stand on the Star Observation Altar where bird spirits gather, you will definitely be able to hear more extraterrestrial wills.”

The so-called Star Observation Altar is actually an altar built on a high hill. It is made of many hard granites bonded together. The adhesive is crushed shell ash and clay.

 It is shaped like a big gray bird's nest, which is also covered with many kinds of bird feathers.

The Red Thorn people believe that these feathers can call the bird spirit to stay here, allowing people on the altar to connect with the sky just like the birds.

Chi Lian sat cross-legged in the star-gazing altar, looking up at the sky.

It was night, and a huge stone bonfire was lit in the center of the Star Observation Altar. The wind kept playing with the flames, making Chi Lian's shadow grow longer and shorter.

Stars twinkled on the dark sky, and those distant light spots were considered to be the eyes of the gods. Many gods stared at the earthly world.

The original creator and guardian of the world, the omnipotent **** Yao, is the sun that shines on everything during the day. Only when Yao closed his eyes did other gods dare to open their eyes and peek here from the sky.

Zhao Zhao quietly stood by the Star Observation Altar, just like hundreds of Red Thorn people, waiting for their king to listen to the ravings of the gods from outside the sky.

 In the quiet night, Chi Lian felt particularly irritable.

That voice kept telling him to do what he was told to do, to pray, to respond, to preach.

The clearer the voice became, the less he wanted to respond. Just like a wild beast instinctively driving his body to bite and kill, Chi Lian felt an unspeakable shame.

 What reason is there to do such a thing?

In this world called Zhoudao, the only true **** is Lord Yao.

The **** Yao gave me life and wisdom, and Teacher Slimod enlightened me. But what about that headless voice?

Is it also a certain god? Which star in the sky is it? Why did it find itself?

 Is it an evil will or the embodiment of deception?

Chi Lian couldn't help but think of a big bird. It will hide in dense leaves and imitate other birds by making light and delicate sounds, attracting small birds to come closer, and then hunt and eat them.

 But he could not resist the restless impulse in his heart.

Chi Lian remembered what the teacher said.

 —Understand instincts and use wisdom to guide them.

He looked at the night sky and saw that light among the many stars. It shone with a coquettish red light, like a drop of blood in the snow, or like a floating mountain standing high on the vast sea.

 Other Redthorn people couldn't see it, but in Chi Lian's eyes, it was extremely clear.

Chi Lian recited silently in his heart.

-Who are you?

The distant stars are just twinkling.

 Tell me, come near me.

 The voice from the Star God became stronger, but there were no new words or replies.

The only difference is that Chi Lian's body is surrounded by a faint red fluorescence. This halo gradually blends into his body, making him feel that his power is slowly increasing.

In response to this, the surrounding Redthorn people were crouching and crouching in awe and fear.

Chi Lian felt lonely.

 He left the Star Observation Altar and came barefoot to the temple.

The green-clothed apostle sat on his knees in front of the statue, as pious and calm as ever.

There are no lights in the temple, but there is always a layer of holy light lingering here, making it never dark inside. Anyone who comes here will become peaceful and gentle.

Chi Lian knelt down behind the teacher.

He raised his head and looked up at the high statue of the god.

The **** Yao is in a sitting posture, and his face is blurred and unrecognizable, which represents the majesty of the **** that cannot be looked directly at. However, He has a clear body like a mortal, symbolizing that He is always close to his people and believers.

 Behind the statue of Yao are the gods who protect him.

The white statue is very eye-catching except for the two wild boar tusks. The head and torso are also without any sculptures, just like a thick stone pillar with an animal head. He is the embodiment of defiance and courage.

The statue of King Wuji is like a reduced mountain peak. There is a head without facial features on the top of the mountain. It symbolizes the divinity and tolerance in nature.

The statue of Moment is a gray and white stone statue shaped like a pyramid. Each side of it is simple and standardized, representing the wisdom and laws of the world.

 “Teacher, I feel pain.”

Chi Lian only shows his vulnerability and confusion when facing his teacher.

 Redthorn people are not yet good enough to understand the confusion and uneasiness brought about by wisdom, and the fear and self-insignificance behind half-knowledge.

 “I have too many doubts.”

“Why am I the apostle of Lord Yao, but there is another voice in my body? Why does that distant star keep influencing me and making me respond?”

“Why do I look similar to other Redthorn people, but are actually completely different?”

“I keep trying to resist my instinct, but in the end I am always driven by it. I am too weak, no different from those beasts...I am in pain.”

Chi Lian closed his eyes hard and pursed his lips.

The man in green, who had his back turned to him, said softly: "In the cold winter, birds always fly to the warm south."

“There is a bird that doesn’t want to leave. It is shivering with cold, but it keeps trying to hold on, but in the end it will be knocked down by the cold and fly to a warm place.”

“For the birds, this is a rebellion that is destined to fail, but that doesn’t mean it’s pointless.”

“Warm the winter woods and you’ll wake up the spring.”

Chi Lian said blankly: "But it's just a bird, can it really do it?"

"You're right, it's just a bird. Most birds can only follow and find warmth. Some birds can create warmth, they can build nests, and even find ways to light fires... Of course that's not easy, so Most birds are followers of spring.”

The man in green continued: "It is not shameful to be afraid of the cold. The fear of the cold and the love for warmth are all derived from the need for survival. Don't hate your instincts, and there is no need to hate your own weakness."

“Whether it is a bird or a dragon, it has its own limitations and there are things it cannot do.”

 “All we have to do is light a fire.”

"And to do this, don't be trapped in a lonely environment, don't struggle alone, try to trust other people. Those who regard you as a leader, a prophet, a servant of the gods... they may be far less intelligent than you, Nor do they have the power you are born with, but they can also forge a warm and great nest."

“The **** Yao is always generous in favoring heroes in every ordinary group, because they are the symbol of change in the world.”

"A hero is never alone, because everyone is helping these potential heroes, even if it is just to help him walk through a rocky road, give him a bottle of water, or even just nod and smile to him... it will all be done Increase the soil for the birth of heroes."

“Go, Chi Lian, don’t treat them as weak ants and ignorant sparrows. They will be your best friends, your most trustworthy brothers, and your most supportive backing and source.”

 “Go back to them, they need you and you need them.”

Chi Lian slowly opened his eyes, his face full of shame: "Teacher, I understand...I am too arrogant."

He held a torch and walked by the starlight all the way back to the entrance of the cave where the Redthorn people lived. Most of the Redthorn people have not yet fallen asleep. They are all waiting for the leader to return and listen to the gospel of the gods.

"friends."

Chi Lian looked at the faces looking at him. He raised his hand and pointed to the sky: "The oracle is always above our heads. Every day we listen to the revelation given by Lord Yao, that is, every day we can see of the sun.”

 “The world needs more fire.”

 “Let’s work together to make the night full of light.”

None of the Redthorn people reacted.

 Historically, the aloof king has given orders, or acted indifferently and enigmatically. He looks so young, but he also seems to have experienced countless years. He is the person closest to God except for the apostles of the temple.

At this time, he was smiling and became like the most ordinary Red Thorn man. The high layer of divine light seemed to be put away by him.

 Zhao was the first to react.

He held up the torch: "Light! King of Light!"

Others followed suit and shouted: "King of Light!"

 “King of Light!”

 “King of Light!”

 …

 As time flies, a series of changes have taken place in the world of Zhoudao.

around the temple, the first city "City of Light" was built. Around this god-given land, the Redthorn people began to explore and move towards farther lands, and villages appeared along the way.

They tamed wolves, raised wild boar cubs, and fought large beasts with slings, blow darts, and sharpened wooden spears.

The Red Thorns learned to use red coral mirages to identify distant environments, and learned from birds how to plant seeds and steadily harvest edible berries and roots.

 At this point, the Red Thorn Tribe has officially established its status as the land hegemon.

 They built docks, but not for ships. The redthorn people come from the sea. They can go underwater as easily as they go home and can live underwater for a long time.

 The function of the pier is to welcome red-thorn snakes coming ashore from the seabed.

  More and more red-thorn snakes escaped from the dangerous deep sea survival, and became red-thorn people through imitation, gradually integrating into the urban life on land. Guangming City also entered a period of rapid development, and the number soon exceeded 50,000.

One day, Zhao suddenly hurried to the Star Observation Altar.

 “King, the fishmen from the sea are coming.”

Chi Lian was watching the stars at night, and he said, "Don't be in a hurry, speak slowly."

"That group of half-human, half-fish fish people couldn't speak the same language as us, and they used to ask for food from us. Our people saw that they were pitiful, so they gave them fruits and roots. Later, they lived on the dock again, and we also gave them a lot. help…"

“Not long ago, the fishmen took our people into the water and showed us their temple!”

 “Temple?”

"Yes, King, that is definitely a temple, it should be the **** that the fishmen believe in."

Zhao said excitedly: "More than that, there are two treasures in the temple. There is a huge spear in front of the temple, shining brightly. The fishman asked us to pull out the spear and said he was willing to give us this divine weapon. . Please hurry up and take a look."

“If you get that treasure, you will rule the entire ocean!”

Chi Lian asked: "What is the other treasure?"

“A giant clam that carries the temple on its back.”

Zhao said: "The fish people gestured, as if to say that the giant clam was once the mount of their god."

 (End of this chapter)