This was a primordial wilderness region, vast beyond measure, stretching for dozens or even hundreds of li, so immense that an ordinary person could never cross it in a lifetime.
Here, there were the Million Mountains, ancient forests stretching endlessly, and massive lakes dotting the landscape. Countless demonic beasts, ancient beasts, and ferocious beasts dwelled within, filled with an ancient, primordial aura.
Roar—
A dinosaur as large as a small hill was running, divine wings sprouting from its back, capable of tearing apart mountains. It was one of the overlords of the Million Mountains.
There was also a roc circling the heavens, its wings spread wide enough to blot out the sun and sky. It snatched up an ancient elephant not much smaller than a hill, tearing it apart in mid-air to feed, raining blood down below.
There were demonic flowers lying in wait to devour a giant serpent, and demonic flood dragons perpetually coiled around mountain peaks, swallowing the essence of the sun and moon as they began their dragon transformation...
All of this proved that the Million Mountains were a perilous land.
Humankind, no matter the place, always displayed remarkable prowess. Whether in the myriad realms, the Ancient Divine Continent, or the mysterious Ancient Emperor Continent, they were among the strongest races.
At the edge of the Million Mountains, a group of people clad in rough animal skins was traversing the land.
Each of them was born tall and burly, with robust, powerful muscles. Some even stood a full zhang tall, resembling small giants. They wielded various weapons like spiked clubs, bone spears, great hammers, and massive bows, running across the mountains as if it were flat ground, their steps causing the mountains to rumble.
This was a team from a barbarian tribe, possessing formidable strength. They had entered the Million Mountains to hunt ancient beasts.
Aow-roar—
In the distant forests, giant tigers roared angrily, and black eagles soared into the sky. All sorts of demonic beasts, ferocious beasts, and ancient beasts lurked within, filled with danger.
But with the strength of this team, ordinary demonic beasts were not even worth their attention, nor would they hunt them. Their target was the more powerful ancient beasts.
Soon, they spotted a giant bear in the distance, as large as a small hill, with five serpent-like tails—a truly fearsome creature belonging to the overlords of this region.
"Elder, shall we make our move?" someone whispered to the person at the very front. He was an elderly man with slightly graying hair yet still tall and imposing, exuding authority. He was a respected elder of the tribe and naturally one of its top experts.
The tribal elder gazed into the distance for a few moments, made a gesture, and commanded, "Attack! Deal with that giant bear!"
"Yes!"
The hundred or so barbarian warriors did not shout in unison, fearing they might startle the bear overlord.
At the same time, the elder had already taken action. A massive bow appeared in his hand, a full zhang long, crafted from the bone of some unknown giant beast.
The old man drew the bow and nocked an arrow—a thick bone arrow. The massive bow was drawn taut like a full moon, the force exerted was immense.
Boom—
The bone arrow instantly transformed into a fiery streak of white light as it shot forth.
The power of the bone arrow was unparalleled, stirring up a howling gale as it flew with astonishing speed. The bear overlord was powerful in a way and reacted keenly, but by the time it did, the thick bone arrow had already pierced through one of its arms, causing it to explode. Flesh and blood flew everywhere, blood spraying in a shocking spectacle.
The bear overlord roared in pain, causing the countless mountains and valleys to tremble.
"Quick, attack! Kill it! Don't let it call for its companions!" the elder shouted authoritatively. The barbarian warriors behind him had already sprung into action the moment the elder loosed his arrow. Each of them moved nimbly across the mountains like apes, charging toward the bear.
Roar!
Although injured, the bear overlord was, after all, a ruler of this beast domain and remained formidable. It tightened the muscles around its wound, stopping the bleeding.
The five serpent tails behind it, each as thick as a water vat, opened their bloody maws wide as they lunged at the barbarian warriors. A single bite could easily snap a giant tree requiring two people to encircle.
But these barbarian warriors were all powerful. Wielding great axes, broadswords, spiked clubs, and the like, they all charged forward. Each possessed innate divine power, capable of tearing apart mountains with their strikes—no difficult feat. Moreover, they had strength in numbers, engaging the injured bear overlord in a fierce battle.
The barbarian elder stood at a distance, concentrating intently. Again and again, he drew his bow and nocked arrows. Each bone arrow he released shot forth like a rainbow piercing the sky, severing the bear overlord's five serpent tails one after another.
This was a group of barbarian warriors living in the wilderness, incredibly powerful, each born with innate divine power. Bare-handed, they could tear apart tigers and elephants—terrifyingly astonishing. The giant bear was no match for so many of them; no matter how strong, it could not take on so many alone. Soon, it was slain.
The elder walked forward, looking at the hill-sized corpse of the bear overlord with a chuckle. "Manzi, you're responsible for carrying this Five-Snake Bear back. Let's hunt a few more beasts, then it'll be time to head back."
"Yes!"
A young barbarian warrior, a full zhang tall, stepped forward and effortlessly lifted the demonic body of the bear overlord.
Boom—
Suddenly, the clear sky plunged into pitch-black darkness. Countless thunderbolts surged and flashed, their radiance flooding the heavens.
It was as if countless demons and ghosts were wailing and howling, creating a scene that instilled panic.
This caused all the barbarians present to pale.
Just moments ago, it had been a scene of gentle breezes and bright sunshine. How had it suddenly transformed into this terrifying spectacle, enough to make one's heart tremble with fear?
Boom—
A thick bolt of lightning struck down, blasting half of a massive mountain ahead into rubble, sending countless shattered rocks flying.
Then, countless thick heavenly thunderbolts split from the sky, tearing through layers of void. The countless mountains and valleys trembled violently, dust and smoke billowing skyward.
"Is it the wrath of the Barbarian God? Or is it the roar of the deity within the Million Mountains, punishing us for killing the Five-Snake Bear?" Several barbarian warriors trembled with fear, filled with terror and awe, believing they had offended the deity of the Million Mountains.
The elder scolded, "Don't talk nonsense! The Barbarian God would never punish us. Even the deity of the Million Mountains couldn't punish us. The Barbarian God will protect us."
Boom-rumble—
The gales howled furiously. More seriously, sheets of thunderbolts surged across the sky, their radiance inundating the firmament. The earth-shaking roar of thunder was unceasing. All living beings shuddered and trembled in fear.
Even the most formidable beast kings deep within the Million Mountains were filled with terror, not daring to roar at the heavens.
"Elder, look! There's a person over there!"
A barbarian warrior shouted. At that moment, a thick spatial rift tore open in the sky.
A body fell down, passing through countless layers of thunderbolts, struck by lightning, swept by storms, yet it did not shatter into pieces. Its body remained intact as it crashed into a mountain, collapsing half of the peak.