Chapter Nine, Menace
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Rest assured, the children will be fine. That featherless eagle dares to act fierce; it will be chopped into pieces to feed the wild boars!" These men comforted the women and children, shouting loudly, and then let out a howl as they charged into the forest
"Oh, by the way, how did you know there was a cave here, Little One?" When they came to their senses, the group of children finally remembered that it was Little One who had pointed out a way out at a critical moment
A group of children was rendered speechless. The little one was good at everything, but was particularly lively and active, with an intense curiosity. In childhood, he had already run out of the village several times while chasing the chief's big yellow dog. Not to mention as he grew older; with his increased abilities, he would relentlessly pursue any strange and unusual things, determined to get to the bottom of them
A group of children shot arrows at its eyes, while the iron spears were handed to the three strongest individuals: Shi Hao, Er Meng, and Shi Dazhuang, allowing them to throw and pierce the eyes of the tattooed-scaled eagle
These little rascals! Shi Linhu suddenly slapped his thigh, recalling how they had been discussing the Qinglin Eagle while the children, including Pi Hou, were peeking around curiously.
In Shicun, some individuals discovered an anomaly, displaying expressions of suspicion. They quickly dispatched someone to report to several clan elders. A group of people gathered at a high platform at the village entrance to observe that area.
Do not speak of those legendary entities whose existence is uncertain; even the appearance of a fire lark or its descendants could annihilate a super clan. If the Vermilion Bird were truly present, would it allow you to pursue it? A single yawn could shatter the territory of a regional lord!
The azure-scaled eagle's eyes narrowed as if sensing something, halting its assault. It fixed its gaze intently on the dull bone, revealing a wary expression. Its black beak, measuring over half a meter in length, suddenly radiated light, and a rune appeared, emanating a terrifying pressure.
It is so terrifying, can it really split this low mountain apart? If this continues for a long time, could it truly break open the stone cave and flatten this place
This experience was extremely perilous; they were mere moments away from being buried in the mountains, perishing under the claws of the ancient demonic bird's descendant. Now, having calmed down slightly with *Tu* *Shu*, a layer of cold sweat has formed on their backs.
An arrow shot out at high speed, with tremendous force; it flew like a meteor, swift and fierce
The left arm of Shilin Hu shone with brilliance, as the bone of the fierce beast fused with his arm, becoming a part of his body, with flesh and blood merging indistinguishably, a phenomenon that was profoundly mysterious
"It's broken, this big bird has gone mad. Are we going to be crushed to pieces by its claw here?" The monkey and others were shocked, and the children felt a bit regretful. No wonder the adults had always been cautious; this fierce bird was too terrifying.
The bird calls became even more imposing, causing dust to fall in the cave and stones to roll. The massive body, covered in scales, approached step by step, angrily carving into the rock wall
The stones rolled, varying from dozens to over a hundred pounds, crumbling like decayed wood under those sharp claws, as the stone cave was being opened up, and the azure-scaled eagle let out a furious cry, charging inside
The skin monkey bends the bow and nocks the arrow; it is a hard bow made from dragon horn. The so-called dragon horn is sourced from the dragon horned elephant, and generally only adults can draw it. In Shicun, it is regarded as the best material for bow making
With a loud clang, the iron spear struck with astonishing force, hurtling towards the head of the Azure-scaled Eagle. The impact was akin to two metal plates grinding against each other, producing a shower of sparks and an extremely piercing sound.
Roar! At the same time, Shilin Hu let out a loud roar, knowing that the situation was urgent. He exerted all his strength, causing his left arm to glow, revealing several bone inscriptions that shone brilliantly. Then, he forcefully pressed the beast arm bone onto it
In the darkness, there were only heavy gasps; after running several miles, more than a dozen children were utterly exhausted. Just moments ago, they were both terrified and frightened; the ferocity of the Qinglin Eagle was overwhelming. If it were to catch up with them, a single claw would surely turn them into a puddle of blood and shattered bones
However, surprisingly, the feathered arrow struck the head of the Azure-scaled Eagle, producing a shower of sparks, yet failing to penetrate; such a sturdy bow and sharp arrow proved ineffective.
The sound of rock shattering echoed once more, as the azure-scaled eagle flapped its wings, slicing through the air like a blade, tearing the rock face into pieces. Massive boulders tumbled down with a thunderous roar, and that enormous body forcefully squeezed its way inside
Little Dot felt embarrassed, puffing out his cheeks and angrily saying: "Don't laugh, that was a bird all red like blood, very much resembling the ancient divine bird Zhuque recorded in the bone books"
Ah, let me give it a try
This group of young men moved like a herd of beasts, fierce and imposing. They began shooting arrows from a considerable distance, with thick shafts resembling javelins, all made of iron, demonstrating astonishing power
The Azure-scaled Eagle had been contemptuously pursuing these children, but at this moment, a hint of astonishment appeared in its gaze for the first time. It quickly turned its head, not daring to let the iron spear pierce its eye
Snap
Suddenly, a dull thud startled all the children awake. They turned to look, and at the entrance of the cave, a cold, metallic light flickered. The head of the azure-scaled eagle appeared, its eyes chilling and astonishing, fixed on the children inside the cave
Puff
"Goodness, this Azure-scaled Eagle is indeed extraordinary; it possesses runic imprints of bloodline inheritance within, symbolizing a formidable power," the old patriarch exclaimed
Confronting such a terrifying descendant of the demon bird head-on would undoubtedly result in heavy losses; only by using the ancient treasures passed down through generations in the village to intimidate it would there be a possibility of driving it away
"Dong", "Dong"...
A powerful aura surged into the sky, like a raging hurricane, as if a king of beasts had been resurrected. The fierce birds in the sky were startled, quickly soaring upward and creating a significant distance.
With a single swipe of its claw, it instantly seized hundreds of pounds of rock from the cave entrance, effortlessly pulling out a large chunk as if a sharp iron hook were grasping a clump of mud
"It is very close to Shicun, and the clan leader and the elders will definitely hear the commotion and come to our aid," said Xiao Shihou
"Whew, that was close; we were just a hair's breadth away from disaster!" Surviving the ordeal, they all collapsed onto the ground.
A group of children stared in astonishment, unable to believe that even the stone cave could not serve as a barrier
Indeed, we will exert all our efforts to attack, provoking it to create an even greater commotion, so that the clan leader and the others will notice in advance!" Shi Dazhuang said, grabbing a large rock and forcefully hurling it at the ferocious bird
Bang
In this mountainous forest, rocks are flying chaotically, leaves are dancing wildly, and fierce birds retreat several times from the narrow stone cave to avoid the critical areas of their eyes, completely leveling the nearby hills.
The body, measuring seven to eight meters in length, with a wingspan of fifteen meters when fully extended, swoops down like a colossal creature, creating an astonishing momentum that shatters the broken branches and leaves. Even before it approaches, the terrifying airflow already stings the faces of those nearby
However, it is truly identical to what is recorded in the bone book, bright red and beautifully adorned. Little Dot defended, her tender little hands clenched tightly, her rosy little face showing some excitement, and her large, black gemstone-like eyes shining in the darkness
This fierce bird was seriously injured, which drove it into a frenzy. Its eagle-like eyes were cold as a blade, fixating intently on the young Shi Hao. With its massive claws flailing, it crazily clawed at the rock walls of the cave, forcefully pushing its way inside.
They fled through the mountains, maneuvering around several large boulders, and dashed into a thicket of giant vines. The little one slipped in with a whoosh, and the other children followed suit.
Whoosh
This is a very damp stone cave, concealed behind vines, where the sound of water can be faintly heard. The interior is dimly lit, shrouded in darkness. The cave is exceedingly deep, and after a group of children took refuge inside, they dared not linger, continuing to run for several dozen meters before coming to a halt
Little Dot borrowed an iron spear weighing about forty to fifty pounds from a big child. He took a quick run and then suddenly accelerated, charging towards the cave entrance. Finally, he hurled the iron spear with great force, and in an instant, it shot through the air like a flash of lightning, its cold light rushing towards the cave entrance
Bang
Everyone gathered together for defense, Lin Hu, you shall use the ancestral offering! said the clan leader, Shi Yunfeng
Shi Hao was able to lift a thousand-jin bronze cauldron and, with all his strength, throw an iron spear with terrifying penetrating power, aimed at the eyes of the Azure-scaled Eagle. The iron spear soared through the air, emitting a whistling sound, and the compressed air followed with a roar
Everyone felt a sense of dread; what could be done? Even a strong bow could hardly harm it, and apart from that, it was simply impossible to approach for battle. They found themselves trapped in a desperate situation
"Patriarch, today I saw Er Meng, Da Zhuang, and Xiao Bu Dian sneaking together. Could it be that they have caused trouble outside the village?" said a boy around fourteen or fifteen years old, informing a group of slightly younger children that several of them were missing
Ultimately, the iron spear fell to the ground, but a scale glimmering with a cold light from one side of the fierce bird's eye also dropped, and a trickle of blood flowed out, quite conspicuous
A resounding bird call rang out, akin to lightning striking the soul of a person, first grand and then transforming into a sharp tone, reminiscent of a dragon's roar, profoundly intimidating
Hehe... at the age of 3, still not weaned, chasing after little Qiao Hao! The older kids tease.
A barrage of giant arrows was shot out, piercing and breaking many trees, exhibiting a fierce dominance, as if a group of towering wild men were rushing in, loudly scolding the ferocious birds.
The azure-scaled eagle had long exited the cave entrance, its gaze icy as it fixed upon the group of warriors. It felt no fear, for it was the apex predator of this region; as long as it did not venture into the deepest parts of the mountains, it could roam freely.
With its wings spread wide, the fierce wind howled, and many heavy arrows and iron spears shot towards it, being deflected with a clanging sound, sparks flying in all directions. Then it raised its head and let out a long cry, its eyes gleaming with ferocity, and it took flight, charging towards the crowd.
"There is no time left, its speed is too fast, we simply cannot escape back to the village," Pi Hou shouted, baring his teeth. He had just been struck on the arm by a rock that had been flung over, tearing a large patch of skin and causing blood to flow profusely.
The hairless eagle approached, charging towards me! Shilin Hu shouted, standing at the forefront, looking up at the fierce bird diving down. At the same time, he took out a piece of beast bone from his bosom, which appeared to be the arm bone of a ferocious beast
Such a large stone, under his immense strength, moved with incredible speed and unmatched power, crashing down onto the head of the Azure-scaled Eagle. However, it merely sparked and clanged, the metallic-like azure scales glimmering coldly, showing no damage at all, while the stone shattered and fell to the ground
Boom
The crowd gasped in shock; this fierce beast, with its bronze skin and iron bones, was too powerful, sending chills down their spines
This opening is not very large, so that fierce bird should not be able to enter. Although the children relaxed, they did not forget to remain vigilant
"There is a very deep stone cave here; let's go in and take shelter!" shouted the little one, Shi Hao, to the crowd
"It's fine, the opening isn't large, it can't get in!" Er Meng was indeed very fierce; as he spoke, he picked up a stone the size of a face and threw it out with great force
Several children were startled and stumbled backward, then sat down on the ground, quickly covering their ears with their hands for protection, lest their eardrums be ruptured
Upon learning of the situation, the patriarch Shi Yunfeng understood the urgency and decisively said: "Quickly go and retrieve the two ancestral artifacts; we will go together!"
Oh no, it's coming in! Many children suddenly lost color in their faces, becoming extremely pale
Oh dear! The little one felt somewhat embarrassed, fidgeting with the hem of their clothes, and murmured softly, "Last time I chased a bright red bird and ran out of the village, almost getting lost, and accidentally ended up here"
The strongest group of men from Shicun has all mobilized, their eyes reddened for the sake of the children, regardless of whether you are a descendant of the ancient demon birds, they will still go into battle! Some are wielding wolf-tooth clubs weighing hundreds of pounds, some are carrying super-sized bows taller than a person, and others are holding black iron broad swords nearly half their height, exuding a fierce killing intent
The cave is extremely deep, connected to an underground river, with a chilling wind blowing. The children look at each other, some feeling troubled, wondering how to return to Shicun. They do not dare to go outside
What is going on? Why is that blue-scaled eagle going crazy and causing a commotion near our village?
Moreover, the radiance of the left arm grew increasingly intense, ultimately coalescing into an ancient symbol, as if a fierce beast were about to emerge from that rune