“O Supreme Eternal, at the dawn of humankind, the great principle took form, and everlasting truths were laid bare.” The clan leader spoke in a deep voice while gazing into the boundless wild lands before him, thinking of the ancient ages long past.
“Grandpa Leader, what does that mean? I don’t understand,” asked Little One with genuine curiosity, his black gem-like eyes sparkling with eager light. Shi Yun Feng patted his head and explained, “Back in those distant primordial times, when humanity first emerged, the Way began to manifest, and eternal laws started their cosmic display.” The aged clan chief gradually unraveled its meaning for the little child, revealing all he knew in an effort to plant seeds of aspiration within the boy’s heart—that is, sowing ‘the Way’.
Although Shi Yun Feng himself was not particularly mighty, out of innate sincerity, he naturally undertook these efforts ever since Little Hao was small; indeed, it amounted to truly sowing ‘the Way.’
“The truths of order exist naturally throughout creation. All beings possess spirit, and some races, favored by Heaven itself, represent this truth even more prominently—the essence of Dao takes tangible form in them.”
“Grandpa Leader, are you talking about those original Glyphs—the marks inscribed on the precious bones of ancient creatures?” asked Little One eagerly.
“You’re very clever,” said the Elder, chuckling warmly. “Ancient ancestors noticed these signs early on. Through battles with fearsome creatures in the primeval wilderness, they slowly uncovered certain celestial principles—eventually grasping elementary arcane abilities through studying remains of supremely powerful beings.” Thus bone-script evolved gradually: humankind borrowed knowledge from others’ methods, exploring the ways of universal order until finally progressing from weakness toward strength step by step.
“But unfortunately, true human monarchs are rare gems, while the terrible beasts of antiquity remain overwhelmingly mighty. Should just one appear, lifting a hand might annihilate several colossal tribes entirely.” In comparison, humans remained weak; countless species towered over mankind, almost divine in nature! In fact, those ancients held deep faiths—they worshipped gods who were none other than supreme lifeforms themselves.
“Grandfather Clan Head, please tell me more details!” urged Little One, longing intensely to learn of bygone epochs and monstrous entities equaling deities themselves.
“I myself know but little. Granddad has only explored as far as eighty thousand li, which sounds staggering, yet in our region alone there are untold hundreds or even thousands times that distance. A cautious estimation would suggest at least millions of li must be traversed before reaching its boundary,” murmured Shi Yun Feng softly. Although vast appeared the realm he had traversed, in comparison with the whole continent it barely constitutes a corner—and how much greater still lay beyond Earth’s rim, let alone those unfathomable regions across distant lands. None can truly grasp their mysteries.
“Broad learning cannot equal walking ten thousand li,” he sighed wistfully. “One day, if you become strong enough, you should see the outer world yourself—Grandpa is old now, without further opportunities nor strength left to travel widely anymore.”
“Grandfather,” said the young boy earnestly, “I heard your body suffers hidden wounds—I promise to someday collect mythical heavenly treasures and cure you fully so together we shall witness realms beyond.” Smiling faintly yet sincerely, Shi Yun Feng gently responded, “So long as you grow safely and smoothly, Grandpa worries about nothing else.” Many years prior he sustained strange hidden injuries requiring exceedingly rare medicinal herbs, resources even clans numbering millions rarely possessed; thus curing seemed a near impossibility.
“Woaaahhhhhh—Grandfather Leader teaches again! Gather fast everyone!!” shouted a horde of children noisily rushing nearby. They were certainly nothing like those once resentful youths of yore; now each sought strength passionately. Whenever Shi Yun Feng recounted glyph wisdom, swarms of eager boys and girls ran right up, keen to hear. Already a handful displayed brilliant glyphs emerging on their bodies, destined undeniably to follow glyph-bound paths surpassing parental generations.
“You rowdy little monkeys—sit down quick!” the Chief chuckled affectionately amidst a breeze rustling fresh shoots off charred thick branches; under that shade gathered the children around their sage mentor listening devoutly.
“Mastering glyphs becomes akin wielding swords or bows. What happens though, if such weapons were dropped? True cultivation lies first in fortifying yourselves.” While most remained confused, others showed glimmers of enlightenment upon absorbing these words.
“Remember—Glyphs are merely tools; transforming them wholly into inner might forms the core path ahead. Without integrating them genuinely, everything becomes rootless weeds; power solely arises when strengthening your very selves.”
“How do we truly achieve that?” came curious voices.
“Internalize every symbol as flesh and marrow—transform your muscles and bones until aligned harmoniously with cosmic rhythms, blessed like gifted creatures above us. Otherwise mimicry stays superficial, yielding mere shadows of true potential.”
“Teach us faster Clan Chief!!”
“Be patient, proceed steadily.” cautioned Shi Yun Feng sagely. Indeed, improper use could drain personal vitality—an intense glyph activation drained severely even skilled practitioners such as Little One often experiencing blood energy diminution after prolonged combat. Rigorous study without caution during crucial stages could gravely impair growth processes too, prompting pale faces among listeners.
“Fear not excessively. Mild caution ensures protection simply by abstaining relentless application. Unlike exceptional Little One whose mastery deeply comprehends secrets here, you won’t encounter such extremes—moreover lost energy recovers easily unlike irreversible losses.”
Their village practices mirror outside great houses exactly: initial hardships define beginners universally. Once sufficiently proficient though, students progress differently—”Young Hao shows immense glyph comprehension already ripe for mastering control measures preventing harm.” Only after passing entry tests does refinement shift style altogether. Accordingly, Elder retrieved ancient bone tablets transmitting last secret symbols to gifted student personally. Days hence followed accordingly: daily instructions tailored individual potentials led by seasoned tutor. Unquestionably ahead of peers stood gifted Little Rascal (Little One), astonishing prodigiousness rivaling legends elsewhere globally. Amid recent periods enthralled joy spread across his bright features nightly immersed studying sacred texts, eyelids narrowing happily resembling crescent moons. Early stages required self-nutrients nurturing symbols into full bloom yet deeper integration later reversed processes allowing external energies to sustain internal systems.
“Let sigils infuse flesh and sinew becoming radiant light, spiritual brilliance—every single mark acts like immortal crucible firing divine essence across endless tissue dimensions purifying flesh and mind.” That marked Xiao Hao’s journey forward, rooted stably within proven foundations making subsequent transformations smoother. Within days startling progress surfaced vividly—when activating magic arts once more glowing flesh lit by latent markings emitted constant streams invigorating quintessence revitalizing his total being. Observing results left astonished Elder momentarily dumbstruck despite foreknowledge concerning this amazing youth’s talents; yet repeatedly shocked nonetheless given astounding rate surpassed expectations. Ordinary men needed annual dedication where genius spent months—he exceeded both achieving equivalent milestones merely within scant weeks.
“I predicted two months needed minimally… But based on this pace perhaps a single month, maybe twenty days suffice!” Young Shao’s feats stirred elder delight bordering youthful jubilation. Laughter echoed between revered patriarchs alongside vigorous males like Shi Lin Hu and Shi Fei Jiao whose white-teeth flashing proudly grinned broadly at praise showering generous acclaim:
“This child rivals primal monster cubs! Maybe our modest Shi Village may raise soon a peerless sovereign capable battling Pure-Blooded Beast Kings—True Jiao or Blood-Pixiu Beasts!”
“Heaven gifted child born to shine far brighter than mundane offspring!”
Exuberance culminated festive evening banquets offering steaming joints or roasted golden meats perfuming entire homesteads tantalizing taste buds endlessly. Still grave counsel intervened—
“Restrain exultation slightly though—for across unimaginable expanses past Earth’s ultimate borders lie incomprehensibly mighty races undoubtedly harboring prodigies dazzling equally!” The wise chieftain reminded gravely although neither pride nor caution addressed kids openly so Xiao Hao avoided undue influence.
During coming weeks progress accelerated exponentially. Every cell radiated translucent brilliance, as miniature primordial gods meditating inside crystallized glyph formations continually reshaping biological essence entirely. Intense emotion surged Elder Shi Yun Feng—should improvement continue current rates successful completion loomed mere half-a-lunar cycle instead two-decades anticipated originally enabling eventual purification rite initiation.
“Clan Leader Grandpa! Which road follows after today?”
“A long one awaits ahead—you currently stand only at the ‘Blood-Moving’ stage still lacking autonomy toward uncharted territories. Some among ancient human supremos birthed Saint Bones forming unique ancestral seals containing exclusive Sacred Arts belonging purely unto themselves!”
“Indeed wondrous prospects!!” clenched tiny fists gleamed eyes wide with yearning.
“Antiquity blazed trails already far ahead,” confirmed Elder solemnly. “Further advancement allows venturing beyond wilderness exploration—but many lessons remain undiscoverable here.”
At that moment something stirred subtly within Elder’s demeanor, fingertips brushed protective ivory talisman secreted within chest folds shivering faintly involuntarily—
“O Supreme Eternal, at humanity’s primal beginnings arose Great Principals laying forth immutable codes…”
Recited dreamily Xiao Hao beheld vast desolate horizons piercingly, vision extending seemingly through mountain chains into grand new vistas unseen yet sensed intuitively.
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