Chapter 5, Holy Radiance

Oh my! They killed a baboon demon? How is that possible

The thorns of the shrubs are the size of fingers, and the tips of the thorns are in various bright colors. According to common knowledge, anything that grows particularly vividly in the rainforest is generally highly poisonous.

The roots of the tree were covered with dense grass, making it impossible to discern any signs of a passage. However, the young girl waved to the underworld and disappeared into the thick grass. The underworld bent down and followed her in.

The old man's eyes flashed with shock as he examined the head of the baboon demon and then looked at the organs, nodding repeatedly, and said: "Good, good! It seems that our settlement is about to gain another powerful totem. Even those medium-sized settlements may not necessarily possess three powerful totems like we do"

Therefore, what drives these devices is not ordinary energy, nor is it the life energy of the Yellow Springs themselves, but rather the Holy Radiance

Many elite warriors, including all dragon riders, possess an extraordinarily powerful physique that originates from the Holy Radiance. Bathed in the Holy Radiance, the human body gradually becomes stronger and more robust from the inside out

The ground is covered with dense tall grass and thorny bushes, obstructing the passage in and out, making it difficult for even the most agile small creatures to navigate through.

The underworld remained silent and indifferent, pretending not to perceive the existence of the holy radiance, quietly standing behind the young girl. This valley was so small and unremarkable that even a thorough investigation would not take much time. There was no need to rush now; as long as one observed slowly, there would surely be an opportunity.

Having slept for ten thousand years, many memories have become blurred, even vanished, especially those related to the Holy Radiance

The side door of the central mansion opened, and more than ten people walked out from inside. Most of them were elderly, and the leading old man had a face full of wrinkles, with somewhat cloudy eyes. Among all, he was the only one holding a wooden staff wrapped in colorful ribbons, and he was the most respected by the crowd

As soon as she entered the valley, the girl could not contain her excitement, raising her arms high and exclaiming: "I am back! Look at what we have brought back!"

If there could be a better method for crafting battle bows, wouldn't hunting become much easier for us? The Flying Arrow has other ideas

Huangquan quickly noticed the differences; between the towering trees, vines crisscrossed everywhere, and some massive tree roots meandered through the air. In Huangquan's eyes, these were all natural pathways and watchpoints

This amount of power may be able to activate a small device within the underworld, yet successfully restarting them proves to be quite difficult

Only those whose physical strength meets the standards of the Imperial Guard soldiers can withstand the initial exposure. Throughout the entire transformation process, more than half of the participants lose control over their bodies and minds, developing various forms of abnormal tissue. Among the remaining fortunate ones, many become irritable and bloodthirsty, with their lifespans significantly shortened

These miniature devices implanted within the body truly represent the pinnacle of technology at that time in the Empire. Each device serves its own purpose, with the larger ones being no bigger than a strand of hair, and the smaller ones being almost the size of a speck of dust. However, even with the technological standards of the Empire at that time, it was impossible to enable such small devices to carry long-lasting energy.

Suddenly, a faint clicking and popping sound echoed in Huang Quan's ears, and some chaotic lines began to appear in his field of vision. This was a sign that some micro-devices within his body had started to operate again

However, not everyone is capable of bearing the power of the holy radiance

Everyone quieted down and looked at the elder in the center

Upon entering the valley, the Gray Eagle, Flying Arrow, and Yao all felt a surge of spirit, clearly relaxing. In contrast, Huangquan felt as if he had stepped into a brand new world brimming with vibrant life, his entire being akin to a thirsty sponge, desperately absorbing the vitality around him, as his muscles gradually relaxed and awakened.

In the valley, there is a pool of water, one end originating from the central building. The surface of the pool ripples, resembling flowing water. Surrounding the valley, there are scattered a dozen or so buildings of varying sizes, each with distinct shapes, but most feature arched roofs that extend all the way to the ground

But how could there be holy radiance here

The valley became somewhat lively, with approximately twenty to thirty people emerging from various houses. Upon seeing the gray eagle holding the head of the baboon demon high above, they immediately erupted in excitement

A few children ran over, surrounding the gray eagle, jumping and shouting, trying to reach the head of the baboon demon. The children here all possess remarkable jumping ability. The gray eagle is tall and holds the head of the baboon demon high, yet even a child who is just one meter tall can barely touch the head of the baboon demon when they jump.

However, after experiencing the passage of ten thousand years, these devices have long surpassed their theoretical lifespan. It remains uncertain how many of them can still function properly.

Baboon Demon

Yao raised his voice and said: "Be quiet for a moment and listen to what the elder wants!"

Did Father and Mother ever mention why this is? Huang Quan thought for a moment, but found his mind to be a blur.

Even during the height of the empire, the Holy Radiance was a top secret. Yet now, in a nearly primitive small settlement, the Holy Radiance has appeared. How could this not be extraordinary

However, the underworld is an exception

It is best to be martial arts! The Gray Eagle also has an expression of anticipation

Yet at this moment, he could still ascertain that the mysterious force lingering in the valley was indeed the Holy Radiance! However, at this moment, the power of the Holy Radiance was exceedingly thin, even more so than that which the Guardian Warriors were bathed in.

These shrubs serve as a natural barrier, and the tall grass that can grow among them should not be as ordinary as it appears; at the very least, they possess an exceptionally robust vitality, capable of competing with these shrubs for growing space

The towering canopies of the surrounding giant trees intertwine, yet miraculously leave a natural clearing in the center, allowing sunlight to stream in. Thus, the scenery in the valley is bright and cheerful, in stark contrast to the gloom and obscurity of the rainforest.

Is it a corpse that was picked up

Unlike the long grasses in the rainforest that are as hard as steel plates, the surface of this blade of grass looks identical to them, yet it is surprisingly soft

The people surrounding were also chattering away, each with their own ideas.

The valley is not large, with a diameter of only several dozen meters, yet it creates its own world

After entering the underworld, he discovered a passage about several meters long beneath the tree. He bent down and walked a few steps, then emerged from the long grass, and suddenly a whole new world appeared before him

Holy Radiance is a top-secret technology of the Empire Age. Most people only know the term "Holy Radiance." Those who have encountered it understand that it is an extremely powerful energy derived from "Holy Radiance Stone," and that is all.

It is impossible! Look at the bloodstains on the incision; they are still very fresh, definitely not a corpse

His gaze shifted towards the organs of the baboon demon, and an expression of excitement and anticipation appeared on his aged face. "With these offerings, the spirit of our ancestors will surely manifest! I just wonder what kind of knowledge the ancestors will impart this time"

In the center, there is a building resembling the petals of a lotus flower, covered with climbing vines. From a distance, it presents a blend of blue and green, adorned with clusters of white wisteria flowers.

The three individuals walked around this area for a little less than half a circle, and the young girl slightly bent down to slip under a curved tree root.

What shocked Huangquan, however, was not that these devices could be used, but that they had started up once again

This area, aside from being particularly gloomy due to the excessively dense vegetation that has consumed most of the natural light, does not appear to be particularly special from the outside; the types of vegetation and their growth levels are no different from those of rainforests in other places

The gray eagle saw the old man, ran over and half-knelt on the ground, presenting the head of the baboon demon. The flying arrow was also beside him, offering the heart and liver.

After the grass has grown, it turns out to be a valley

The underworld descended from the girl's back and looked ahead, where the view was filled with one dense forest after another. The direction pointed by the girl's finger indicated a particularly lush forest

He only remembers that he seemed to have often stood under the Holy Radiance Stone since he became aware of his surroundings, basking in its brilliance. In contrast, the other soldiers of the Imperial Guard had to stand at a great distance, receiving only a brief exposure to the Holy Radiance, and the light that fell upon them was filtered through multiple layers.