Hu Shu led the Human Race back to their camp on Shouyang Mountain. As soon as he arrived, he immediately gathered the elders and several important members of the tribe. Looking at everyone seated around him, Hu Shu said gravely, "Though we repelled the enemy this time, they will certainly return. We must quickly devise a response. Everyone, share your thoughts." Hearing this, the crowd fell into deep thought. Thus began a discussion concerning the Future of the Human Race.
After an intense discussion, they initially established several short-term defensive measures. Tribe members were assigned to take turns standing watch and strengthen patrols around the camp. At the same time, they began preparing simple fortifications to deal with another possible attack.
After everyone dispersed, Hu Shu stood alone at the edge of the camp, staring into the distance with countless thoughts running through his mind. The mysterious old man's reappearance during this battle had filled him with doubts. Who exactly was that old man? Why had he stepped in to help twice at such critical moments? These questions kept circling in Hu Shu's mind.
Hu Shu knew that if the Human Race wished to gain a lasting foothold in this Primordial World where danger lurks, he had to uncover the reasons behind all this. Thus, he decided to seek out the mysterious old man once more and discover the truth.
Hu Shu followed the direction in which the mysterious old man had departed. Along the way, he vigilantly watched his surroundings, not overlooking the slightest anomaly. As he ventured deeper, the area grew increasingly quiet. The occasional unknown beastly roar echoed through the silent mountain forest, adding an even more ominous air.
After walking for an unknown length of time, Hu Shu arrived at a secluded valley. Strange rocks stood densely on both sides, each with a different shape. Some pierced the sky like sharp swords, while others crouched like savage beasts. A faint mist filled the valley, draping the entire place in a mysterious veil.
Hu Shu stepped into the valley, and an ancient, weathered aura washed over him. He carefully examined his surroundings, not missing a single corner. On one of the valley's stone walls, he discovered several strange patterns. They resembled some kind of ancient writing, yet he had never seen them before.
Continuing along the stone wall, Hu Shu found several shattered fragments of artifacts on the ground. Judging from their materials and designs, they appeared to have a long history. He crouched down, picked up one fragment, and studied it closely in his hand, trying to find some clue within it.
Just then, a breeze swept past, dispersing the mist slightly. Hu Shu keenly sensed a faint Spiritual Energy Fluctuation deep within the valley. Delighted, he hurried toward its source.
As he drew closer, the Spiritual Energy Fluctuation became increasingly distinct. Hu Shu quickened his pace and passed through a dense stretch of forest, where a dilapidated stone house came into view. Moss covered its walls, and several parts of its roof had collapsed.
Hu Shu carefully entered the stone house. A decaying smell filled the interior. At the center stood a stone platform, upon which rested an ancient book whose pages had already yellowed. He stepped forward and gently opened it, discovering that it recorded several accounts concerning mighty figures of ancient times.
However, most of the ancient book's contents were blurred and unclear, with only scattered fragments barely legible. From those fragments, Hu Shu inferred that this place seemed closely connected to an ancient mighty figure, though the specific circumstances remained uncertain.
Hu Shu continued searching the stone house for other clues, but found nothing. He stepped outside and gazed over the valley, pondering in silence. Why had the mysterious old man appeared near this place? What connection did he have with that ancient mighty figure?
Though he had found some clues, he was still far from uncovering the truth. What connection existed between the mysterious old man and that ancient mighty figure? And what impact would it have on the Future of the Human Race? Hu Shu knew that the responsibility he bore was immense. The future of the Human Race might well depend on solving these mysteries.
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