Chapter 007: The Ancestors of the East
Stephen Zhou gazed at the terrifying burn mark, which was a complete straight line, exhibiting characteristics of semi-crystallization on the surface due to high temperatures. Even after such a long time, it remained intact, resembling a 'mark of death.' He furrowed his brow and said, 'There are many beings in the multiverse capable of leaving such marks, such as the Chimera species, the Divine Offspring species, the Elemental species, the Dragon species, the Demon species, and the Alien Insect species...'
This is the culprit behind humanity's abandonment of this land. A creature of this level would be considered a Class S threat even during the era of the Arcane Empire, and it cannot be dealt with without deploying one or two Grand Arcanists along with magical constructs. For indigenous civilizations, this is an enemy that may not be able to be confronted even with the full strength of a nation
"Normans?" Stephen Zhou asked in confusion. "The ascetics from the East? Bald?"
Some traces of battle indicate that the humans who once lived here suffered attacks from colossal monsters
I am but a green pool.
A dart shot through the air
This is the instinct that beastly nature brings to Bijie
Since passing through the strange Misty Canyon over there, the level of danger that Stephen encounters has directly decreased by three levels
His accent is becoming increasingly fluent, and he quickly becomes very proficient
In the previous life, the average bite force of the African spotted hyena was 460 kilograms, whereas the bite force of the king of the African savanna, the lion, was only 360 kilograms. The bite force of these wild hyenas is incalculable, but their bites can leave astonishing marks on steel. Perhaps it is this quality that qualifies these hyenas to compete with the velociraptors for territory in the wilderness
A seriously injured man in gray clothing
Based on its extensive excavation experience, it can be inferred that the period of abandonment was approximately one hundred and fifty years ago. At that time, there was a population of over five hundred thousand gathered here, with at least seven or eight abandoned towns. Each town's ruins could accommodate tens of thousands of people. The underground drainage system provides a preliminary assessment of the level of civilization, which is roughly equivalent to the late medieval period, with iron tools having begun to be used on a large scale. The reasons for human migration remain unclear; however, there are large-scale burial sites near each abandoned town. In the southern part of the Misty Canyon, there is a strong aura of death, which is preliminarily assessed to be a battlefield, with the buried remains exceeding six figures.
It does not resemble the traces left by magic; it looks more like a projectile attack
You are doing well
If it is a dragon species, such an exaggerated breath of fire would at least require an ancient dragon to accomplish
A language different from that of the giants
What remains?
A small number of well-preserved castles bear marks from impacts by monsters over ten meters tall. Upon reaching the ruins near a river, Stephen Zhou also observed a charred mark, approximately five hundred meters long and about ten meters wide, left on the rocks.
Brigitte could not help but glance at him deeply, confirming that he truly did not know, and with a strange expression said: "The Normans. The ancestors of the North. Guardians of the ice plains. They rule this land, claiming to be descendants of the snow and ice gods, and have a penchant for discriminating against outsiders. They once conquered Dragon City, Northwind County, and Yalantir. They are robust and unafraid of the cold. Yes, that is the Norman people."
Moreover, it appears to be quite shameless
This is a dangerous female humanoid species
A tall and voluptuous figure emerged from the dense forest. She had long silver hair and her face was obscured by a veil, making it difficult to discern her features, but her facial contours were strikingly beautiful. Her eyes were a peculiar shade of blue, resembling the vertical pupils of a cat. This female humanoid being had long, slender fingers that skillfully played with a dagger, akin to a butterfly flitting among flowers. Her nails were a dark red, approximately two centimeters in length, sharp and exuding a wildness. She stood taller than the average human, around one hundred ninety-five centimeters, with a prominent chest, broad shoulders, a slender waist, and a pert backside. Her legs were strong and elongated, radiating a sense of power as she moved with a cat-like grace, elegant and beautiful, appearing remarkably agile.
Stephen Zhou attempted to greet the other party to ease the atmosphere: "The most beautiful... Miss Bichi in this world!"
The dangerous female creature glided past, leaving a fleeting shadow, her smile filled with temptation as she plunged the dagger into the heart of the gray-clad man, then twisted it forcefully, mocking, "That is also the most beautiful pond in this world! Hehe!"
Beatrice's beautiful face stiffened, and her pair of vertical pupils immediately narrowed, a trace of murderous intent permeating the air. She playfully spun a dagger in her palm, while her left hand quietly moved to her lower back. Stephen Zhou's accent was peculiar, sounding somewhat stuttered, as if he had just learned the common tongue. He was dressed in a tattered animal skin garment, looking disheveled like a savage, and it was hard to tell how long it had been since he last bathed
He did not notice Stephen Zhou's presence, and after desperately breaking out of the forest, he was already exhausted. With a tone filled with resentment, anger, and hatred, he shouted behind him: "Biji! You shameless b*tch! Lowly slave race! ... ... "
You seem to possess a natural charm, you must be a descendant of beastmen
A faint smile appeared at the corners of Bijie's lips, her beautiful vertical pupils blinked once, revealing a strange glimmer. Her full bosom quivered slightly, instantly exuding a hint of enchanting allure
The most dangerous creature he has encountered so far is a black bear weighing around 0.5 tons, which, apart from its enlarged size, exhibits no signs of aggression; its biological classification is at most level 5.
... ...
However, it is fortunate that Stephen Zhou embodies the quality of being 'proficient in languages', as he understands the meaning after just a few words, demonstrating coherence, conciseness, efficiency, and a rich vocabulary for insults; this is a civilized form of language
It is evident that this is a human, albeit one on the verge of death
However, his last sentence seemed to reveal the identity of the other party. The dangerous female creature finally stopped in her tracks, furrowing her delicate brows as she stared at Stephen Zhou, and coldly asked: "Who are you?"
Giggling!
Stephen Zhou, on Monday, saw a possibility of avoiding conflict and could not help but speak: "My name is Stephen Zhou, and I come from ... ... "
There is a play
However, the one I saw... seems to have no hair
Cough cough! ... ... The man coughed up a mouthful of blood and continued, "Do you think you can escape just because you took the 'Emerald Star'?"
The Normans refer to you as "The Ancestors of the Desert, The Ascetics of the East, The Sages from the Crescent Moon"
Cold, cruel, and merciless
Without a doubt
After leaving a 'Secret Mark' behind, Stephen Zhou prepared to move on. However, just as he was about to cross the river, a figure in gray suddenly flew out from the southern woods
Could it be a monk warrior
Upon hearing this, Beatrice could not help but scrutinize the Stephen Zhou before her. His hair was black, his skin was yellow, and his pupils were dark brown. He appeared somewhat short, at least a head shorter than her. His facial features did not resemble those of the humans here, and his nose was not prominent. His accent was quite peculiar, yet there was a certain dangerous aura about him.
Are you of Eastern descent? An ancestor of the desert?
Due to the prolonged period of abandonment, there is not much of value here
In the wilderness, almost every forest is owned, and they are inhabited by some dangerous "ferocious" creatures, which are the most common mutated species in Stephen's surroundings. The minimum biological level of ferocious beasts is 5, while powerful individual creatures have levels above 15, capable of facing a small town guard in a direct confrontation within indigenous civilizations. In areas of human activity, the number of ordinary beasts has significantly increased, while the number of ferocious beasts has drastically decreased. Stephen encountered a small pack of wolves, numbering around ten. Although they appeared larger in size, their level of danger seemed to be less than that of the hyenas in the wilderness.
Who
This beautiful yet dangerous female creature wiped the blood from the gem with a hint of disgust on her face, then instantly transformed her expression into a charming smile and planted a fierce kiss on the gem, quickly tucking it away close to her.
As the dangerous female approached closer, Stephen Zhou's expression grew increasingly tense. Spellcasters detest agile enemies like this, as the consequences of being engaged in close combat are dire, for the opponent will not grant you the time to cast spells. Moreover, Stephen Zhou, as an alchemist, is not inherently skilled in combat as a spellcasting profession; the Zhou family has never been particularly fond of fighting.
Eh?
Did you see everything that just happened
Upon entering the area of human activity, Stephen Zhou discovered numerous ruins and relics.
The dangerous female creature before me spoke normally in the preceding sentences, but when she mentioned "the crescent moon," her expression showed a hint of reverence as she raised her hand to point at the third moon in the sky, which was the one that had once turned blood red. Beastmen inherently possess a reverence for the moon, as its changes affect them.
It seemed that she had thought of something, and Brigitte suddenly took a step back, her expression becoming somewhat wary, as she said in a low voice: "I feel like I have seen a human like you before"
He is dressed in clothing made of cotton, standing at approximately 1.9 meters tall. He is not as exaggeratedly large as a giant, but he is noticeably taller than other humans in this world. His skin is very pale, and his skeletal frame is relatively robust, with a physique comparable to that of a barbarian. His weapon is a silver-plated one-handed stiletto, which does not quite match his size. His body bears numerous small wounds, seemingly inflicted by dagger-like weapons. His left cheek is streaming with blood from a deep wound that exposes the bone. His facial features are difficult to assess, but he has a prominent nose bridge and clear nasolabial folds on both sides. Overall, his characteristics resemble those of Western Europeans.
The figure of Stephen Zhou emerged, his expression somewhat awkward, as it seemed that his communication with the indigenous people of this world had never been very smooth. After finally encountering a human, he found himself in such a situation. In this context, the hostility of the other party was extremely high, and he was already prepared to face a battle
Beatrice pointed to the corpse not far away
He pointed to the wilderness behind him, then pointed to the sky. Some beast-like humans can discern lies; this is a form of mental ability
She quickly searched the gray-clad man and then used a dagger to cut open his abdomen, extracting a blood-soaked emerald gemstone.
After entering areas of human activity, the number of wild animals has significantly decreased, and traces of dinosaur species are almost nonexistent
The bite force of hyenas in the wilderness is approximately more than three times that of these wild wolves
"Can we not fight?" Stephen Zhou's expression was somewhat pained as he cautiously watched the dangerous female creature approaching step by step. He spoke up, saying, "Your charm ability is ineffective against me! If it comes to a real fight, you might not win! I have no interest in what just happened! Why can't we sit down and have a good chat?"