Chapter 366 King of Light

From teaching the first redthorn snake to walk upright, to using stones and branches to drive away wild beasts, to lighting a bonfire and leading the redthorn people to gather around the fire, Chi Lian has gone through many years.

The redthorn people, who were hunted by wild boars and wolves in the past, have now become a nightmare for wild beasts. They make deep pit traps, sharpen stones and branches, drive away wild beasts with fire, and skillfully take whatever they want in nature.

Every time the redthorn people succeed in hunting, they will swing their soft arms and dance strangely and wildly around the bonfire. Only at this time, they still have a trace of the shadow of the past snakes.

Chi Lian always stares at the fire in silence.

The flames lengthen and shorten the shadows of the redthorn people, and the shadows run and change on the ground and the stone wall, like some kind of ancient and mysterious ritual.

The light illuminates the shadow, just like the ashes burned by the fire under people's feet.

Chi Lian looked at his fellow tribesmen singing and dancing, but he sensed a distant and dark voice.

The voice came from the sky. At the far end, higher than the clouds and more erratic than the wind, there was a pair of eyes hidden behind the darkness, staring at him.

Come, come.

Answer me, tell me, come close to me.

The voice whispered, surrounding Chi Lian like the omnipresent wind, making him often dazed.

He could no longer tell whether the voice really came from the sky or was an illusion and fantasy in his mind.

"King, King?"

The call of a red thorn man brought Chi Lian back to his senses.

"King, we have sent the freshest fish and wild boar legs to the temple and presented them to the Lord God."

The red thorn man was called Zhao. He liked to use fire to approach many things and use the firelight to illuminate the clearest textures on stones, shells and trees.

Zhao was the first red thorn man to imitate Chi Lian and learn to walk upright. He was Chi Lian's most reliable assistant. Zhao always coordinated the tribesmen well and did a good job in hunting, construction and defense.

He was like Chi Lian's shadow, following behind the King of Red Thorns, quiet and docile.

"Also, we have repaired the Stargazing Altar. Please climb it. As long as you can stand on the Stargazing Altar where bird spirits gather, you will definitely hear more wills from the outside world."

The so-called Stargazing Altar is actually an altar built on a high hill. It is made of many hard granites bonded together, and the adhesive is crushed shell ash and clay.

It is shaped like a large gray bird's nest, and there are many various bird feathers inside.

The Red Thorns believe that these feathers can call the bird spirits to stay here, so that people on the altar can connect with the sky like birds.

Chi Lian sat cross-legged on the Stargazing Altar and looked up at the sky.

It was night, and a huge stone bonfire was lit in the center of the Stargazing Altar. The wind kept fiddling with the flames, stretching Chi Lian's shadow longer and shorter.

The stars twinkled on the dark sky, and those distant light spots were considered to be the eyes of the gods. Many gods gazed at this earthly world.

The original creator and guardian of the world, the omnipotent Yao God, is the sun that shines everything in the daytime. Only when Yao God closes his eyes, other gods dare to open their eyes and secretly look here from the sky.

Zhao Jingjing stood by the astronomical altar, just like hundreds of Hongji people, waiting for their king to listen to the god's whispers from the sky.

In the quiet night, Chi Lian was particularly irritable.

The voice kept asking him to do it, to pray, to respond, and to spread the word.

The clearer the voice was, the less he wanted to respond, just like the instinct of a beast driving its body to bite and kill, Chi Lian felt an unspeakable shame.

What reason is there to do such a thing?

In this world called Zhou Island, the only true god is Lord Yao God.

Yao God gave me life and wisdom, and Teacher Slemmod enlightened me, but what about that voice without a beginning or an end?

Is it also a god? Which star in the sky is it? Why did it find itself?

Is it the will of evil, or the incarnation of bewitching?

Chi Lian couldn't help but think of a big bird. It would hide in the dense leaves, imitate other birds to make brisk and fragmented sounds, attract small birds to come closer, and then hunt and eat them.

But he could hardly resist the restless impulse in his heart.

Chi Lian remembered what his teacher said.

——Know your instincts, and use wisdom to lead your instincts.

He looked at the night sky and saw that light among the many stars. It flashed a charming red light, like a drop of blood covered in snow, and like a floating mountain standing tall on the vast sea.

Other Red Thorn people couldn't see it, but in Chi Lian's eyes, it was extremely clear.

Chi Lian recited silently in his heart.

——Who are you?

The distant stars just flickered.

Tell me, come closer to me.

The voice from the God of Stars became stronger, but there were no new words or replies.

The only difference was that Chi Lian was surrounded by a faint red glow, which gradually merged into his body, making him feel that his power was slowly increasing.

In response, the surrounding Red Thorns crouched and crawled in awe and fear.

Chi Lian felt lonely.

He left the Observatory and came to the temple barefoot.

The green-clothed apostle knelt in front of the statue, as pious and quiet as ever.

There were no lights in the temple, but there was always a layer of holy light, which made it never dark. Anyone who came here would become quiet and gentle.

Chi Lian knelt behind his teacher.

He raised his head and looked up at the statue high above.

The god Yao is in a sitting posture, and his face is blurred and unrecognizable, which represents the majesty of the god that cannot be looked directly at. However, He has a clear body like a mortal, symbolizing that He is always close to his people and believers.

Behind the statue of Yao are the gods who protect him.

Except for the two wild boar tusks, the white statue is very eye-catching. The head and torso also have no sculptures, just like a thick stone pillar with an animal head. He is the embodiment of defiance and courage.

The statue of King Wuji is like a reduced mountain peak. There is a head without facial features on the top of the mountain. It symbolizes the divinity and tolerance in nature.

The statue of Moment is a gray and white stone statue shaped like a pyramid. Each side of it is simple and standardized, representing the wisdom and laws of the world.

"Teacher, I feel pain."

Only when Chi Lian faces his teacher will he show his vulnerability and confusion.

The people of Red Thorn are not yet good enough to understand the confusion and uneasiness brought by wisdom, and the fear and self-insignificance behind half-knowledge.

"I have so many doubts."

"Why am I the apostle of Lord Yao, but there is another voice inside me? Why does that distant star keep influencing me and making me respond?"

"Why do I look similar to other Redthorn people, but are actually completely different?"

"I kept trying to resist my instinct, but in the end I was always driven by it. I was too weak, no different from those beasts... I was in pain."

Chi Lian closed his eyes hard and pursed his lips.

The man in green with his back to him said softly: "In the cold winter, birds always fly to the warm south."

"There is a bird that doesn't want to leave. It is shivering with cold, but it keeps trying to hold on, but in the end it will be knocked down by the cold and fly to a warm place."

"For the bird, this is a doomed rebellion, but that doesn't mean it's pointless."

“Warming the winter woods awakens spring.”

Chi Lian said blankly: "But it's just a bird, can it really do it?"

"You're right, it's just a bird. Most birds can only follow and find warmth. Some birds can create warmth, they can build nests, and even find ways to light fires... Of course that's not easy, So most birds are followers of spring."

The man in green continued: "It is not shameful to be afraid of the cold. The fear of cold and the love of warmth are all derived from the need for survival. Don't hate your instincts, and there is no need to hate your own weakness."

"Whether it's a bird or a dragon, they all have their own limitations and there are things they can't do."

"All we have to do is light a fire."

"And to do this, don't be trapped in a lonely environment, don't struggle alone, try to trust other people. Those who regard you as a leader, a prophet, a servant of the gods... they may be far less intelligent than you. , and they don’t have your innate power, but they can also create a warm and great nest.”

"The god Yao is always generous in favoring heroes in every ordinary group, because they are the symbol of change in the world."

"Heroes are never alone, because everyone is helping these potential heroes, even if they just help him walk through a rocky road, give him a bottle of water, or even just nod and smile at him... It will increase the soil for the birth of heroes.”

"Go ahead, Chi Lian, don't treat them as weak ants and ignorant sparrows. They will be your best friends, your most trustworthy brothers, and your most supportive backing and source."

"Go back to them, they need you and you need them."

Chi Lian slowly opened his eyes, his face full of shame: "Teacher, I understand... I am too arrogant."

He held a torch and followed the starlight all the way back to the entrance of the cave where the Red Thorn people lived. Most of the Redthorn people have not yet fallen asleep. They are all waiting for the leader to return and listen to the gospel of the gods.

"friends."

Chi Lian looked at the faces looking at him. He raised his hand and pointed to the sky: "The oracle is always above our heads. Every day we listen to the revelations given by Lord Yao. That is, every day we can see the sun.”

"The world needs more fire."

"Together, let's make the night full of light."

None of the Redthorn people reacted.

Until now, the aloof king has always given orders, or acted indifferently and enigmatically. He looks so young, but he also seems to have experienced countless years. He is the person closest to God except for the apostles of the temple.

At this time, he was smiling and became like the most ordinary Red Thorn man, and the light of God seemed to be put away by him.

Teru reacted first.

He held up the torch: "Light! King of Light!"

Others followed suit and shouted: "King of Light!"

"King of Light!"

"King of Light!"

…

Time flies, and a series of changes have taken place in the island world.

Around the temple, the first city, "City of Light", was built. Around this god-given land, the Red Thorn people began to explore and move toward farther lands, and villages appeared along the way.

They tamed wolves, raised wild boar cubs, and fought large beasts with slings, blow darts, and sharpened wooden spears.

The Red Thorns learned to use red coral mirages to identify distant environments, and learned from birds how to plant seeds and steadily harvest edible berries and roots.

At this point, the Red Thorn Tribe has officially established its status as the land hegemon.

They built docks, but not to build ships. The Redthorn people come from the sea. They can go underwater as easily as they go home and can live underwater for a long time.

The function of the pier is to welcome red spiny snakes coming ashore from the seabed.

More and more red-thorn snakes escaped from the dangerous deep sea survival, and became red-thorn people through imitation, and gradually integrated into the urban life on land. Guangming City also entered a period of rapid development, and the number soon exceeded 50,000.

One day, Zhao suddenly hurried to the Star Observation Altar.

"King, the fishmen from the sea are coming."

Chi Lian was watching the stars at night, and he said: "Don't be in a hurry, speak slowly."

"That group of half-human, half-fish fish people couldn't speak the same language as us, and they used to ask for food from us. Our people saw that they were pitiful, so they gave them fruits and roots. Later, they lived on the dock again, and we also gave them a lot. help……"

"Not long ago, the fishmen took our people into the water and showed us their temple!"

"Temple?"

"Yes, King, that is definitely a temple, it should be the god that the fish people believe in."

Zhao said excitedly: "More than that, there are two treasures in the temple. There is a huge spear in front of the temple, shining brightly. The fishman asked us to pull out the spear and said he was willing to give us this divine weapon. . Please go and take a look.”

"If you get that treasure, you will rule the entire ocean!"

Chi Lian asked: "What is the other treasure?"

"A giant clam carrying the temple."

Zhao said: "The fish people gestured, as if to say that the giant clam was once the mount of their god."