Chapter 005: Indigenous Peoples

Shamanic Doctrine

At this time, the shaman will dance a strange dance around the campfire

Shamanism advocates for the wild, the natural, and the survival of the fittest

The leader of this group is a robust middle-aged man, standing at a height of 3.9 meters, dressed in gray animal skin clothing. His hair is styled into three braids, and his muscular arms are filled with explosive strength. His bare chest bears numerous scars left by wild beasts, and his weapon is a bone-made wolf mace that reflects a metallic sheen. The others in the group range in height from 3.2 to 3.5 meters, all possessing very fair skin, not the kind that comes from a life of luxury, but rather a natural whiteness akin to snow. This indigenous group appears to have a relatively low level of civilization. Stephen Zhou observed their rather simple clothing, most of which is made from animal skins, with a small number of metal tools, indicating that their way of life is primarily based on hunting. The others in the group range in height from 3.2 to 3.5 meters, all possessing very fair skin, not the kind that comes from a life of luxury, but rather a natural whiteness akin to snow. This indigenous group appears to have a relatively low level of civilization. Stephen Zhou observed their rather simple clothing, most of which is made from animal skins, with a small number of metal tools, indicating that their way of life is primarily based on hunting.

Stephen also had little confidence in whether he could communicate with them, as many cultures around the world have such groups whose traditions are extremely primitive and barbaric

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Because he also discovered a somewhat dangerous target, an elderly woman with white hair, holding a bony staff, adorned with numerous accessories made of skulls, as well as various strange bottles and jars

This giant tribe is migrating northward

The abundant vegetation has led to a significant increase in the populations of herbivorous species

Thus

Upon first encountering the pterosaur, Stephen speculated that there were numerous dinosaur species remnants in this world, and his conviction was further solidified when he encountered the velociraptor. These adult velociraptors measure approximately 2.1 meters in length, resembling a smaller version of the dromaeosaur, and are exceptionally intelligent, cunning, and ruthless, belonging to a social dinosaur species that can be found in many primitive and desolate worlds. It appears that dinosaur species do not dominate this world, which led Stephen to form certain hypotheses, as most worlds inhabited by dinosaurs are linked to an ancient deity.

A week's time

These giants rarely act alone; when hunting, they are at least in teams of five, and during foraging activities, they are accompanied by strong female warriors. Stephen witnessed a female warrior tear a hyena, which was as large as a gray wolf, in half. They have a peculiar obsession with hearts, as they will extract the hearts of any beast for the underage young giants to consume raw.

As an alchemist who has traveled through many worlds, Stephen Zhou possesses two constant spells near his mind: the first is "Greater Tongues," and the second is "Greater Script." Although he cannot yet speak the language of these giants, he can understand their meaning and can learn their language and script with just a little time.

This is a typical characteristic of primitive tribes

In this unknown world, he needs to gather a great deal of intelligence. Since the Silver Age, spellcasters have attempted interstellar colonization. The origins of the Arcane civilization can no longer be traced, but the earliest spellcasters once fought against the gods and explored the ends of time and space

The maximum gravitational coefficient that Stephen Zhou can adapt to is 10.5, but such a strong gravitational force is only encountered in the elemental world

Stephen Zhou adopts a relatively conservative approach to contact, not getting too close to these giants, but rather allowing them to notice him first to observe their reactions

Stephen Zhou determined that they would only mutate under specific circumstances, and this mutation would affect the energy field of the world, thereby producing the strange situation encountered on the first day

Stephen's exploration achieved a significant breakthrough on the third day, as he encountered a migrating human tribe

This is a plain

Stephen Zhou also collected some of this herb, and it can be confirmed that they possess good hemostatic effects

The No. 1 safety base covers an area of approximately 10,000 square meters, featuring a studio, three storage rooms, one master bedroom, two guest rooms, one kitchen, one planting area (currently vacant), and three vertical underground shafts. The primary material of the safety base is marble, located fifty meters underground, with access provided by a vertical lift that requires a Level 0 trick, 'Mystic Seal,' to activate

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Stephen saw a creature the size of an adult horse, a horned zebra weighing nearly a ton with six legs, a massive beast that resembled a rhinoceros but looked even more like a theropod dinosaur, and a very familiar yet extremely dangerous species of dinosaur—the velociraptor

This is not Stephen Zhou's first exploration of other worlds

If this is indeed the case, then he must relinquish his past achievements and seek his own path anew, a path that transcends that of his ancestors

Stephen Zhou has finally decided to explore this world

Finally

This giant will roast its prey, but there is a tradition that venerates raw food, where they will extract the hearts of elk and six-horned zebras and then force underage members of the tribe to eat them raw.

It can be determined that they are not purebred humans

They use bone spears as weapons, and even the women are valiant warriors. The giants hunt large antelope and six-legged zebras, avoiding encounters with beasts resembling rhinoceroses. They intimidate velociraptors and hyenas with low growls. This group of giants possesses only very rudimentary writing. Stephen observed them for two days, and each time they returned from a hunt, the shaman would carve their gains and losses on an ancient stone tablet. These giants gather a dark brown grass mixed with some metal powder to create a remedy. This dark ointment can quickly stop their bleeding, but it is uncertain whether the remedy is effective or if their constitution is simply robust. This group of giants possesses only very rudimentary writing. Stephen observed them for two days, and each time they returned from a hunt, the shaman would carve their gains and losses on an ancient stone tablet. These giants gather a dark brown grass mixed with some metal powder to create a remedy. This dark ointment can quickly stop their bleeding, but it is uncertain whether the remedy is effective or if their constitution is simply robust.

It still somewhat resembles voodoo

Upon entering the plain, Stephen encountered those hyenas once again

If it is related to voodoo, then this group is even more dangerous, and Stephen Zhou must observe them before making contact

The entire tribe appears primitive and savage, with the majority of adults adorned with bone-made ornaments. The warriors have tattoos painted on their bodies, and most of these indigenous people, characterized by such traits, have not entered a true civilized era. They are quite dangerous and may even have cannibalistic traditions

The south is characterized by forests, while the north is home to rivers. Stephen advances in the direction opposite to the mountains, seeking traces of the indigenous civilizations of this world

Stephen Zhou still decided to try to reach out to them

They attempted to launch an attack on Stephen Zhou, but upon approaching, they suddenly found that the prey before them had transformed into a lump of iron. After suffering the loss of five hyenas, they quickly fled from this terrifying quarry

This is a temporary shelter

A successful alchemist first derives power from metals

Stephen Zhou did not recklessly engage with these individuals

Stephen Zhou pretended to be a wilderness wanderer and appeared in front of the migration route of the giant tribe, marking the beginning of his first contact with the indigenous people of this world

He infused the power of the laws into his own bloodline and passed it down to his descendants. Therefore, Stephen Zhou is not considered an alchemist of the mage class, but rather an alchemist of the warlock class

They differ from the vast majority of mages in that they do not spend a significant amount of time researching spells, meditating, or harnessing magical power. Many alchemists experience sudden advancements during their experiments. The most prominent characteristic of academic spellcasters is their pursuit of the essence of things through extensive knowledge and experimentation, ultimately seeking a way to thoroughly master the power of certain laws as a result. Most academic spellcasters have weak combat abilities in the early stages, but once they achieve a breakthrough in a particular field, they are highly likely to grasp the power of the laws.

The ancestors of the Stephen family were indeed great academic alchemists

In the vast wilderness, Stephen Zhou traveled alone, having left a marker at the base to easily find his way back. A person traveling in nature appears particularly insignificant; the species in this world are dangerous and enormous. In the afternoon, he encountered a giant pitcher plant that emitted a strange fragrance, which swallowed a creature resembling a millipede that was over 50 centimeters long. The gravitational coefficient of this planet is 1.5, which greatly consumes physical strength and endurance. An ordinary person requires an anti-gravity zone to adapt here. It can be inferred that if there were indigenous civilizations in this world, their physiques would be larger and their endurance stronger.

Sometimes he wonders if he will ever be able to break through his limits, questioning whether he has already become as strong as his ancestors. The power of sorcerers comes from their bloodline; they are born with the ability to cast spells. Any Stephen can become an alchemist, but talent seems to diminish with each generation. Stephen Zhou is the only alchemist who has regained mastery over the power of the laws, yet he finds himself unable to surpass the limits of a mortal. This leads him to ponder whether his ancestors also only reached this level, which makes him feel that no matter how he develops his innate abilities, he cannot break through the bottleneck. Stephen Zhou is the only alchemist who has regained mastery over the power of the laws, yet he finds himself unable to surpass the limits of a mortal. This leads him to ponder whether his ancestors also only reached this level, which makes him feel that no matter how he develops his innate abilities, he cannot break through the bottleneck

Preliminary estimates suggest that they belong to a branch of giants. In many primitive and desolate worlds, the giant race has a habit of preying on other races.

Leaving the underground shelter brought great joy to Stephen Zhou. Alchemists must learn to self-regulate their emotions in order to adapt to the tedious and monotonous nature of their work

Due to the lack of "energy crystals" in hand, it is impossible to arrange for power supply, and lighting relies entirely on the most basic "alchemical torches," which are capable of burning for an entire day and are made from coal and wood. Currently, the base has only three defensive traps, no puppet guards, and the stored food is sufficient for one person for three months. The warehouse has reserved one hundred units of wood, one hundred units of stone, one hundred units of coal, and ten units of iron ingots. Currently, the base has only three defensive traps, no puppet guards, and the stored food is sufficient for one person for three months. The warehouse has reserved one hundred units of wood, one hundred units of stone, one hundred units of coal, and ten units of iron ingots

The three moons in the sky remain the same as before

Perhaps it is uncertain whether they are human, as they are indeed somewhat tall

Overall, this giant tribe is primitive, savage, and powerful. According to the occupational classifications preserved from the Silver Age, an adult giant is at least equivalent to a level 7 warrior. However, they seem to be extremely fearful of the night; whenever night falls, all the giants gather together around the campfire, with the shaman's tent made of animal skins at the center. She observes the purple rings in the sky and the three moons, praying every night in front of a peculiar five-meter-high totem pole. They maintain the tradition of blood sacrifice, choosing the strongest prey to place in front of the totem pole during each hunt. A black stone with a diameter of three meters serves as the altar, and the blood of the prey seeps into it.

Stephen Zhou's safe base is nearly completed