Chapter 1, Snow Eagle Ridge

"Where have we reached?" the man in the gray robe asked

Because this woman in the purple robe is a powerful sorceress

Stone. The boy, Snow Eagle, immediately moved to the front and crouched down, while his younger brother, Green Stone, leaped into his arms: "Brother, hug me, brother, hug me"

God

Haha... not only is the master skilled in magic, but his culinary skills are also impressive, the lion-like strong man said

Dong Bolie and the strong lion-like man brought the boy Xueying to the highest point of the mountain, where there were numerous horses and nearly a hundred soldiers. On a vast expanse of snowy ground lay a huge white blanket, upon which sat a mysterious and transcendent woman in a purple robe. Beside her was a lovely two- or three-year-old child, who was running and stumbling. The soldiers looked at the woman in the purple robe with a sense of reverence.

"Master, we have already entered the territory of Yushui County, and it is estimated that we will reach the Snow Eagle Territory in about half an hour." The silver-armored man looked down, his gaze cold, clearly discerning the location below.

"Yes, my lord." The soldiers responded respectfully.

... ...

Xue Ying picked up his younger brother and gave him a kiss

My younger brother, Dong Boqing, is only 2 years old. Although he is trying hard to speak, his speech is still not very clear, and he does not quite understand the meaning.

Father, are you so far away that a stone thrown by you can pierce through such a thick tree?" The boy stood beside the large tree, trying to wrap his arms around it, but he couldn't fully embrace it. Yet, there was a large hole pierced through the trunk of this thick tree. "Such a thick tree! If I were to chop it down, it would take me a very long time.

Boom

Of course there is yours, and for you, the little glutton, there are books as well. The woman in the purple robe glanced at Dong Bo Lie and the lion-man Tong San, who had just entered, and said, "You two hurry up as well; I have prepared some food for you."

The wind is howling

They have experienced far too much, so their judgment is naturally very accurate

The baron is the lowest noble title in the Summer Clan Empire, known as the 'Longshan Empire.' At the time of the empire's founding, the granting of noble titles was quite strict. However, now that the empire has existed for over 9,000 years, this colossal entity has begun to decay, and the trading of some lower titles is even officially permitted.

This middle-aged man is none other than the lord of the surrounding territory of over 100 miles—Baron Dongbolie

"It is a wild deer, a type of beast found in the back mountain of our home," said the Snow Eagle

"Well, Xueying is quite good; it is certain that he will surpass you in the future," the lion-like strongman joked.

Is the deity powerful? The boy deliberately pouted his lips

I have loving parents, a lovely younger brother, and many kind-hearted subjects.

The boy, darting forward, suddenly raised his short spear high, leaning slightly backward as the strength from his waist and abdomen transferred to his right arm, and with a powerful flick!

Of course, this is merely a small territory within Yushui County

"Xue Ying, hand over my younger brother to me." The woman in the purple robe also stood up and walked over

Initially, Dong Bolie and his wife decided to purchase a noble title and acquire a piece of territory only after having a child. This territory was named "Snow Eagle Territory," sharing the same name as their son, which clearly reflects their deep affection for him

A boy, approximately eight or nine years old, with red lips and white teeth, is dressed in a finely tailored white fur coat. He carries a quiver on his back and is nimbly darting through the forest, holding a short spear with a black wooden handle in his right hand, chasing after a wild deer that is fleeing in panic. The surrounding leaves tremble, causing the accumulated snow to fall in a flurry.

I only cultivated my fighting spirit at the age of twenty, but my son is different. He is only eight this year, and I estimate that he will be able to cultivate his fighting spirit around the age of ten. Haha, he will definitely be much stronger than I was. " Dongbo Lie looked at the boy, his eyes filled with a father's affection and expectations for his son.

Father, the boy turned his head to look into the distance and said helplessly, You shouldn't intervene, I was just about to hit it.

Brush!

The woman in the purple robe said, "I brought some osmanthus cakes, still warm, in the basket. Hurry and eat them."

This enormous bird, with a wingspan exceeding 20 meters and possessing four wings, flies at a speed approaching the speed of sound. It is a fearsome and ferocious magical beast known as the 'Four-Winged Vulture.' On the back of this four-winged vulture sit two figures: a man in silver armor and a gray-robed individual holding a dark purple staff

Dong Bo Xue Ying stretched lazily, his face full of happiness

The founder of the Longshan Empire, the "Longshan Great Emperor," is indeed a powerful deity, a fact known by nearly all the inhabitants of this world. Dong Bolie is also considered a formidable general within the army, but when compared to a deity? There is simply no comparison.

Soon, twenty soldiers clad in armor swiftly approached from a distance

... ...

The stone transformed into a stream of light, traversing through the forest, covering a distance of over 100 meters. With a bang, it pierced through the trunk of a large tree and accurately shot into the head of a wild deer. The deer's hard skull could not withstand the impact, and it staggered, propelled by inertia, running over ten meters before crashing to the ground, causing countless snowflakes around to fall in a flurry.

Father! The boy's eyes widened, "You, you..."

Of course, I was not as capable as him. When I was eight years old, I was still poor and played around with the village children, completely unaware of anything. It was only later, when I joined the army, that I had the opportunity to cultivate my fighting spirit. The middle-aged man sighed, saying, As a father, I cannot provide my son with overly favorable conditions, but whatever I can give, I will do my utmost to provide for him and nurture him well

Year 9616 of Longshan, winter

I also want to eat, I also want to eat. The younger brother, Qing Shi, immediately struggled in his mother's arms. When it comes to 'eating pastries,' he is the most enthusiastic, while he is usually quite disobedient during mealtime

The woman in the purple robe also smiled as she watched this scene

The only thing that gave him a bit of a headache was that his father's training was somewhat too harsh

On days like this, Dongbo Xueying is truly very satisfied

As night falls, the waning moon hangs in the sky

Suddenly, with a whoosh, a stone flew out

After Snow Eagle had eaten and drunk to his satisfaction, he gazed into the distance. Their campsite was situated at the mountain's peak, and as he looked out, he could see other mountains and numerous farmlands. Everywhere his gaze fell was their own territory. His father and mother had ceased their adventurous lives because of their own births, purchasing a noble title and acquiring a vast expanse of land, which was named—Snow Eagle Territory!

"Brother Tong San, do you see how impressive my son is? He is only 8 years old this year and already possesses the strength of an ordinary adult man," said the middle-aged man with a smile.

Anyang Province, Qinghe County, within the boundaries of Yishui County

The short spear flew through the air, brushing against some leaves, covering a distance of over 30 meters, grazing the edge of the wild deer’s back, and then plunging deep into the snow, leaving only a streak of blood on the deer’s back. The wild deer immediately ran even more desperately, darting into the depths of the forest, seemingly on the verge of escaping.

Now you understand the prowess of the Heavenly Stair Knight, don't you?" said the burly lion man, while Dong Bo Lie beside him smiled with pride, as a father often enjoys showing off in front of his son

If I do not take action, the wild deer will escape. While you are sprinting at high speed, your aim with the spear still needs improvement; practice throwing the spear five hundred times when you return this evening. The voice was deep and resonant, echoing from afar, as two figures approached side by side in the distance

Dong Bolie and Lion Copper San were instantly rendered speechless

The four-winged vulture is heading straight for the Snow Eagle's territory in the night

"Stone, today we hunted a wild deer, look." The snow eagle pointed at the wild deer being carried by the soldiers behind.

"One thousand additional repetitions of the short spear, plus the original one thousand... and there are more essential techniques to master..." Dongbo Xueying's small face had turned into a bitter melon expression

This lion was once a slave in his youth, becoming a servant and follower of the woman in the purple robe. Although many years have passed and their feelings for each other seem akin to that of family, the lion still insists on calling her 'Master'.

"You'd better not argue with me. Remember, when you argue with your father, you will only come out worse for it. Alright, that's enough, let's go back," said Dong Bolie.

The pastry caught Xue Ying's eye, and in an instant, saliva began to flow; it felt as if he was about to drool, and he immediately rushed over.

Night furnace and books? Night furnace? '' My younger brother, with his big, dark eyes, stared wide-eyed, making indistinct sounds.

"Look at his strength; he is about ten years old." The lion-like strong man also agreed

The muscular man known as "Copper Three" took a black flute from around his neck and blew into it, producing a deep sound that resonated through the mountains and forests

At an altitude of several thousand meters above the ground, a massive bird resembling a dark cloud is flying at high speed

"Brother, hug me, brother, hug me." The child wiggled their hips and ran over.

A rather robust middle-aged man with black hair and black eyes stood, carrying a weapon case on his back. Another figure was even more imposing, towering over two meters tall, with arms thicker than the average person's thighs. He had a lion-like head, embodying the form of a lion-headed human. His disheveled yellow hair flowed down, unmistakably identifying him as a rare beastman known as a 'lion man,' who also carried a weapon case on his back

Bring the prey back," Dong Bo Lie commanded

In half an hour, I will be able to see my sister. The man in the gray robe spoke with a complex tone, "She really knows how to hide; she has evaded our family's pursuit for a full fifteen years..."

"Yes, Mother." The snow eagle handed over the younger brother.

It seems that practicing the short spear five hundred times this evening is still insufficient, hmm, let's increase it to one thousand times then said Dong Bo Lie, smacking his lips

"Dong Bo, it is already quite impressive that you can rise from a commoner to a Celestial Knight, and even purchase a territory to become a noble," the burly lion man said with a smile.

"Stone, look quickly, who has arrived?" said the woman in the purple robe with a smile. The two or three-year-old child immediately turned to look, and upon seeing, their eyes lit up.