Chapter 448
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Chapter 448: A Glimpse of Ancient Memories
The protagonist in the story of Kuafu Chases the Sun is the origin ancestor of this tribe.
Strictly speaking, the ancestor of the Kuafu tribe is considered the first generation of gods and demons. While these Kuafu tribe members are seen as mythical beings by later generations, they are only considered descendants of gods and demons, with a huge gap separating them from the first generation.
"But is this memory truly from the lifetime of this Giant Kuafu?"
Qiao Mu felt a bit puzzled in his heart.
He looked around him, at this moment he was standing with more than ten other young tribespeople.
Including himself, these young Kuafu tribe people, were of average height and size, just like ordinary people, less than two meters tall.
This made Qiao Mu find it difficult to equate the young Kuafu tribe people in his memory with the huge Kuafu Mountain giant in the present world.
That being said.
But when Qiao Mu looked at the elder of the tribe who had just told the story of "Kuafu Chases the Sun", he felt strange.
Including himself, the young Kuafu tribe warriors were of average height.
But this elderly elder was nearly a hundred meters tall, with a massive and towering figure, like a mountain standing before them.
The difference between the two was so great that they didn’t seem like they belonged to the same group.
"Why, in such a hurry to grow up?" The elder noticed Qiao Mu’s gaze and chuckled.
"Lie, you are the most talented one in this generation. We all know your ambitions, but you still need to be humble and patient, not rushing things."
Qiao Mu heard his own voice speak in a deep tone:
"I just want to defeat my enemies early and avenge my father…"
The crowd’s expressions subtly changed, and whispers from others could be faintly heard.
"Lie’s father was killed by the ancestor, and it’s said that his body was refined into a treasure containing a small world inside. It’s no wonder his thoughts are all on this…"
"The ancestor of the Dao of Cultivation is a formidable enemy. Whether gods, demons, or monsters, they can all be refined into treasures by cultivators in the Dao of Immortality, enabling them to advance further…"
"So we have reached a point of no return, it’s time to go into battle." Spoke the young Kuafu tribe warrior next to them:
"Today, the elders will tell us the story of the ancestor ‘Kuafu Chases the Sun’…"
The chatter stopped as the elder’s gaze, reaching a height of a hundred meters, silenced the crowd.
"The Tale of Kuafu Chasing the Sun is a story to outsiders, but to us, it is crucial," the elder said slowly.
"Now that you all understand, are you ready to pursue your own ‘sun’?"
The young members of the tribe looked determined, eagerly awaiting this moment.
The elder continued speaking:
"We, the Kuafu tribe, inherit the divine power of the first Kuafu, only able to unleash our greatest strength during the ‘Sun Chase’."
"Even a staff held by our ancestor Kuafu can turn into a vast peach blossom forest after his death."
"Through the Sun Chasing Cultivation Method, we can run towards our inner ‘sun’ ceaselessly, just like our ancestor."
"The so-called ‘sun’ doesn’t necessarily have to be a physical object."
"The higher our aspirations, the larger and stronger our bodies will become."
The towering Kuafu tribe elder looked down at the young tribe members below, his voice sounding like it came from the sky.
"For example, the ‘sun’ in my heart symbolizes my hope that our Kuafu tribe can shine brightly and prosper like the sun."
The Kuafu tribe elder wasn’t just talking for the sake of talking.
As he spoke about his ideals, his towering figure seemed to expand slightly, his already strong muscles appearing even more defined in the sunlight like marble sculptures.
The higher the aspirations, the larger and stronger the Kuafu tribe members’ bodies become?
This kind of training method amazed Qiao Mu, but it also vaguely reminded him of the unyielding determination of the legendary Jingwei Divine Bird, a being from ancient mythical times.
Seeking above leads to gaining within, seeking within leads to gaining below…
This training method of the Kuafu tribe truly broadened his horizon.
"So today, what you need to do is to think about the ‘sun’ in your heart," the tribal elder continued speaking.
Speaking of this, the elder looked at Qiao Mu, also known as ‘Fierce,’ a member of the Kuafu tribe, and continued:
"Of course, having lofty ambitions is not wrong, but if the ‘sun’ you think about is too vague and too far away, it could have the opposite effect."
"If it’s something you seek all your life but cannot obtain, then you may end up like the legendary first ancestor, possessing great power but dying of thirst on the journey to chase the sun."
The tribal elder spoke passionately here, fueling the young tribal members with excitement.
However, Qiao Mu heard other tribal members whispering:
"Is it too early to have them start thinking about the ‘sun’ now?"
"Ah, times are tough now, we have to fight if we want to survive."
"Thinking about the sun today may lead to going to the battlefield in the future… it’s better to let them grow up sooner, so they have a better chance of survival on the battlefield later."
"I also know this, but… they are still young, maybe the sun they imagine isn’t quite proper…"
"What are you saying? Having ambitions is not about age, why can’t young people do it…"
The elder of Kuafu tribe cleared his throat, making the surrounding discussions quiet down.
"…the method of practicing daily, I have already mentioned."
"The key today is to imagine the ‘sun’ in your hearts."
"This matter is better sooner than later… Come, one by one, come and tell us what ‘sun’ you are chasing in your hearts, what is it exactly."
The elder’s gaze fell on a skinny young man.
The skinny young man was not shy, he thought for a moment, took two steps forward and spoke:
"I also want to chase after the everlasting bright sun like our ancestor."
The elder of the tribe nodded in agreement, this answer is actually considered the standard answer for the Kuafu tribe people.
Nothing surprising, but also very steady.
After encouraging the ambitious young descendant, he looked towards the next young tribe member.
"Bai, it’s your turn."
Bai, a young tribe member with fair skin and delicate features, heard the elder’s words, but hesitated before speaking.
"Elder, can I choose not to say it out loud, but keep the ‘sun’ I’m chasing silently in my heart?"
"Don’t be nervous, what are you afraid of? Speak out loudly about the ‘sun’ you are chasing." Knowing that this young tribe member was shy and reserved, the elder encouraged him, saying:
"Don’t be afraid of being mocked by others, aspirations that might be laughed at when spoken out loud are the ones worth pursuing."
"That’s right, don’t worry too much." Others also offered words of encouragement.
"You’re overthinking it. In our Kuafu tribe, every adult member has to go through this. It’s a part of the Divine and Demon Cultivation Method, and it’s an experience shared by everyone. Who would dare to mock?"
Encouraged by the other tribal members, a handsome young man went from being hesitant to being determined. Finally, he bravely declared aloud, as if he was a martyr ready for sacrifice:
"What I want to pursue with all my efforts for the rest of my life, is a mature and gentle older sister! A mature and gentle older sister, she is the ‘sun’ that I want to chase after!"
Despite the shocked expressions of the crowd, the young man became more and more excited as he spoke, raising his voice:
"It’s not just about an older sister, it’s crucial for her to be mature and stable, able to sit with me on the grass and talk all night without complaint, and she must be gentle like spring, warm and soft like white clouds, with a heart as deep as the sea…"
"….. You said no one would laugh at me, right? Elders, why are you looking at me like that with those eyes?"
The elder sighed and couldn’t help but speak:
"White, this is a critical moment, we don’t have time for you to share these things openly…"
But halfway through his speech, the elder suddenly froze.
He saw a young man named Bai, who was as slender as the wild grass growing rapidly in spring, gradually getting taller step by step.
Soon, his body had grown to a height of nearly three meters, enough to overlook the young tribesmen who were similar in size to him before.
"Is he serious? The first time he thought of the sun, his body size increased dramatically. Could he really be a genius?!"
"Bless our Kuafu tribe, we actually have a genius tribesman. This indicates that his determination is extraordinary, far surpassing his peers, but…" The elder’s gaze gradually shifted downward, landing below the young man’s waist.
It was not just the young man’s body size that was expanding, but also his third leg…
"Let’s check on the situation with Lie." The elder turned his gaze to Qiao Mu, speaking gently:
"Lie, what is your sun… Think carefully before you speak."
"You are still young, do not hold onto hatred too strongly… Kuafu tribe members who chased after hatred in the past, usually did not end well…"
"Lie, look into your heart and speak out what you truly want to pursue…"
With the patient guidance of the elders, Lie gradually let down his guard.
Qiao Mu felt a strange mix of sadness and fear in his heart, then he heard himself say:
"I’m afraid of dying, I don’t want to die."
"So the ‘sun’ that I want to chase after is…. eternal life, never dying."
The elders were all surprised at once.
Then they saw the young man named Lie continue speaking, sounding like he was talking in his sleep:
"Elders, I am about to go to the battlefield soon…. I hope I can live forever, and if I die on the battlefield, I also hope I can come back to life…"
"Death should not be the end, what I want to pursue is eternal life…"
The elders listened quietly, their expressions changing from surprised to serious, and finally a hint of fear appeared.
While talking, the young boy named Lie kept growing taller like a bamboo shoot, in no time he had soared to ten meters tall, making even the three-meter-tall Bai look like a tiny ant beneath his feet.
"Lie, I already know about your strong desire, your sun’s true form. Alright, let’s stop talking about it," the elder’s face turned serious.
"This is forbidden, keep your ‘sun’ in your heart, do not mention it to anyone, not even within the tribe," he added.
His fear was not directed towards the young boy in front of him.
Lie was speaking like he was in a dream, still rambling on about his yearning for eternal life.
"Elders, are there truly immortal beings in this world?"
"What I want to chase after is exactly that… the sun!"
As he spoke dreamily, Lie’s figure kept growing taller and taller, reaching for the sky.
Soon, many adult members of the Kuafu tribe came running over, towering over the elders like small mountains.
The ground trembled as if the mountains were rushing towards Qiao Mu, casting shadows that covered the land.
However, the Kuafu tribe people who were rushing towards Qiao Mu looked at him with a hidden sense of unease and fear in their eyes.
No one spoke, silence quietly spread among them.
Qiao Mu’s gaze fell into their eyes, and from their expressions, Qiao Mu could already see…
What they feared was not the Kuafu tribe Young Boy Lie, who kept growing taller and displaying unique talents.
What made the towering Giant Kuafu fall into silence and fear was something else…
The memory started to fluctuate intensely, the surroundings rippled like water, and eventually blurred and distorted, fading into nothingness.
…………………………………..
Qiao Mu woke up.
Even though the others had woken up, their minds were still immersed in the memories of the Giant Kuafu.
The Giant Kuafu, named Lie, spent his whole life seeking immortality.
His body grew to an extremely huge size, able to hold nine Mortal City, a Blood Lotus Sect, and even gave birth to a small world inside him. The Blood Lotus Sect, who had once produced a True Immortal, considered it a symbol of their sect.
This terrifying creature was already a dead body, but it still contained undying blood and memories, a reflection of Giant Kuafu’s strong beliefs during his lifetime.
Towards the end of his memories, the elderly Kuafu tribe members, who had bodies as huge as mountains, saw something that filled them with fear.
Could it be that they saw someone like Qiao Mu, who possessed the power of immortality?
Memories are just memories; they can’t really travel back to ancient times. Perhaps there is something mysterious about Qiao Mu.
"I wonder if this Giant Kuafu Mountain still holds other memories within its undying blood—"
As Qiao Mu thought about this, he suddenly noticed a slight vibration in the shiny white bone fragment in his hand.
Soon after, a rainbow streaked across the sky, revealing the current leader of the Blood Lotus Sect within the rainbow light.
"Just as he had just obtained the bone fragment, the leader of the Blood Lotus Sect really appeared…"
Qiao Yuan’s face was as solemn as water, absorbing that drop of essence blood was a close call, costing him a lot of time and effort.
Meanwhile, Qiao Mu, who had just obtained the bone fragment, had no time to absorb blood to heal…
"Run!"
He made a quick decision, taking out the bone fragment and swiping it in front of him.
A doorway suddenly appeared, leading to the Red Sun Secret Realm, and he quickly stepped into it…
"Trying to escape?!" The leader of the Blood Lotus Sect snorted coldly, quickly moving towards him like lightning.
