Willow Deity: Esteemed Guest Approaches, Do Not Be Rude!

Great Wilderness, Stone Village.

As the first rays of dawn cast their golden brilliance upon this ancient land, the people of Stone Village had long since awakened from their slumber.

Even Qian Renxue, the golden daughter of Spirit Hall, had risen early.

After a night of rest and the nourishment from yesterday's divine feast, she felt refreshed, her body brimming with unprecedented vitality.

Although her Soul Power rank remained unchanged, she could clearly sense that every breath she took seemed to resonate with the world around her.

"Hoo..."

After tidying her clothes, Qian Renxue walked briskly toward the open space at the village entrance.

The village chief had promised yesterday that she could observe the cultivation methods today, and she had to seize this hard-won opportunity!

However, when she arrived at the entrance, the scene before her left her rooted to the spot.

"Hmph! Ha!"

"Hey!"

Before her, a group of children was warming up for their morning lessons.

She saw Pi Hou, only four or five years old, lifting a millstone weighing a thousand catties, tossing it back and forth like a beanbag; every time it landed, it stirred up a gust of wind.

Er Meng, standing nearby, was even more exaggerated; he was doing squats while carrying a massive stone carving of some unknown beast, the ground trembling with every repetition.

But what left Qian Renxue feeling truly breathless was the Little One standing in the very center.

"Yiya!"

The three-year-old toddler was holding a bronze cauldron weighing tens of thousands of catties aloft with a single hand!

The cauldron was many times larger than his own body, yet in the Little One's grip, it felt as light as a feather, handled with effortless ease.

Most crucially, while lifting the cauldron, the little guy was sprinting across the clearing, his speed so fast that he left behind afterimages!

"Gulp."

"Is... is this a warm-up?"

Qian Renxue couldn't help but swallow hard, feeling as if her jaw might dislocate.

The scene before her reminded her of the geniuses back in Spirit Hall.

They were all pampered and spoiled, complaining of exhaustion at the slightest drop of sweat; compared to these wild children of the Great Wilderness, they were like flowers in a greenhouse, shattering at the slightest touch!

Meanwhile, the people of Douluo, watching this through the Sky Screen, fell into a collective silence.

Although they had heard rumors that the three-year-old toddler could lift one hundred and eight thousand catties with one arm, they had never seen it with their own eyes.

Now that they had witnessed this visually shocking scene, the sheer impact still made their scalps tingle.

"Alright, stop now."

Fortunately, the warm-up session finally came to an end shortly after.

The old village chief, Shi Yunfeng, walked over with his hands behind his back, and the children immediately set down their heavy burdens.

A series of thunderous booms echoed continuously as dust billowed into the air.

"Today, we will discuss the application of Bone Text and how to circulate blood and energy through a Beast Blood Baptism to strengthen the body."

The old village chief sat cross-legged on a large blue stone, took a deep breath facing the dawn, and explained in a resonant voice:

"Everything in heaven and earth possesses spirituality."

"Ancient ferocious beasts are even more blessed; they are born with the ability to communicate with the laws of the world. The manifestation of this ability is Bone Text."

As he spoke, the old village chief paused for a moment before continuing:

"Although we humans are born frail, we can observe the Bone Text of ferocious beasts and inscribe it into our own flesh and blood, thereby borrowing the power of heaven and earth!"

Qian Renxue sat cross-legged to the side, listening, utterly enthralled.

This cultivation theory, which pointed directly to the source, was infinitely more profound than that so-called "Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls" taught by Yu Xiaogang!

"Village Chief Grandpa..."

Suddenly, Qian Renxue raised her hand and asked with some trepidation:

"I feel like there's an extra flow of heat in my body. Is that blood and energy?"

The old village chief glanced at her upon hearing this and nodded with satisfaction:

"That is only natural."

"You ate the meat of the Two-Headed Fire Rhino yesterday, drank the Monkey Wine, and received the blessing of the Willow Deity. Your blood and energy have already been awakened."

"It just so happens that we are performing the Beast Blood Baptism for the children today; you should join them."

"Bap... Baptism?" Qian Renxue looked blank upon hearing the term.

Half an hour later.

When several strong men carried a few massive black cauldrons into the square, Qian Renxue finally understood what a baptism meant.

Beneath the cauldrons, raging fires burned, and the water inside was already boiling. It was filled not only with various unknown poisonous insects and herbs but also with jar after jar of true blood from ferocious beasts, emitting an aura that made one's heart tremble!

"Glug, glug..."

The dark red medicinal liquid churned within, emitting a pungent, bloody, and herbal stench. Just a single whiff was enough to make one feel feverish, with their skin prickling in pain.

"Th-this, are you going to boil someone?" Seeing this, Qian Renxue's face turned deathly pale, and she couldn't help but take several steps back.

"Hehe, don't be afraid, Miss Qian."

Shi Linhu gave an honest, simple smile and pointed to a slightly smaller wooden barrel nearby.

"The village chief said that since you're a girl with delicate skin, you wouldn't be able to handle such potent medicinal power."

"That's why this barrel was specially prepared for you; it's been diluted many times over, and we've added quite a few Spirit Grasses for skin nourishment."

"Little One, you have plenty of strength, help Miss Qian move the barrel into the house. The village chief said she's a young lady, not like you bare-bottomed brats who don't care where you bathe."

"You got it!"

Little Shi Hao agreed with a shout, then skipped over. He lifted the wooden barrel, which weighed several hundred catties, with one hand as if it were a mere kettle, and trotted off to deliver it into the house for Qian Renxue.

Watching that small figure, a warm current surged through Qian Renxue's heart.

Although this village was a bit "brutal," they were truly kind to her.

However, just as the entire village was busy preparing for the baptism:

"Hum!"

The charred, black willow tree at the entrance of the village, which had been silent all this time, suddenly trembled without warning.

Immediately after, that single, emerald-green branch instantly bloomed with a soft, rosy light, shrouding the entire Stone Village in a sacred atmosphere.

At the same time, a gentle voice echoed in the ears of every villager:

"An honored guest is arriving."

"Do not be impolite."

Following that, the Willow Deity's voice was transmitted solely to Little Shi Hao, who was busy helping move things:

"Hao'er, come see me immediately after your baptism."

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Douluo Plane.

Spirit Hall.

"Good! Very good!"

Bibi Dong watched the steaming medicinal bath on the Sky Screen, her hands trembling with excitement.

"This is a true, grand opportunity!"

"The true blood of those fierce beasts, even if diluted, contains immeasurable energy!"

"Not to mention those unknown Spirit Grasses and venomous insects..."

"If one were to soak in that, the results would be unimaginable!"

Ghost Douluo, standing to the side, watched with a face full of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"If the Young Mistress can endure this, her physical strength will definitely undergo a qualitative leap!"

"She might even reach the level of a God King in one step!"

Even the Great High Priest Qian Daoliu couldn't help but shed tears of joy upon seeing this, bowing repeatedly toward the Sky Screen.

"Ancestors protect us, Xue'er must seize this chance!"