1008 Sacrifice (1/2)
A bonfire burning.
A group of humans were singing and dancing around the fire, as though they were carrying out a mysterious ritual.
That's right. Humans! Actual humans!
\”How the hell are there humans in the Mental Demon Realm? Did the Abominable Lord plunder a world and then bring them here?\”
Fang Yuan was high in the air, marveling at the scene.
Below him, at the end of the blood lands, were more than just humans. There were ridges and furrows, towns and cities.
It looked like an entire human civilization had migrated here, full of a sense of wonder.
\”In the Mental Demon Realm's environment, ordinary humans wouldn't be able to survive unless they've mutated… But the Original Sin Demon Territory belongs to the Abominable Lord, so he can forcibly change the nomological rules and vitality here, making it habitable for humans…\”
Fang Yuan looked at the surroundings, feeling puzzled. \”But why did he go through all that trouble?\”
As he was thinking, the ritual below him continued.
\”The omnipresent Abominable Lord!
\”Allow us to leave the endless City of Pain far behind through you!
\”Allow us to leave the eternal Pit of Misery far behind through you!
\”Allow us to offer you a sacrifice of three men consigned to eternal damnation!
\”Revered Creator, Eternal Creator, please protect your people. Expel the demons from our cities and villages, and bless us with a good harvest this year!\”
…
A group of people pushed the three sacrifices to the stakes while chanting hymns.
Of the three people, one had their eyes stitched shut, while another had their mouth stitched shut with something squirming in his stomach. The last one had their body covered in sulfur. Immediately after being pushed into the flames, they started howling in agony.
Whoosh!
The fierce flames devoured the three sacrifices.
A few Demon Spirits flew into the flames, and suddenly, a strange transformation occurred.
Three Seven Emotions Bugs flew out from the flames, and the faces on their heads belonged to that of the sacrifices. There was even a symbol on each of their foreheads.
\”Envy? Gluttony? And lust?\”
\”So… is the origin of the Seven Emotions Zerg in the Mental Demon Realm?\”
Fang Yuan had a sudden revelation. \”The Abominable Lord is raising these humans in captivity merely to provide nutrients… But this breed of Seven Emotions Bugs is different compared to that of the previous world. This isn't too strange considering one is the fusion with Zerg genes, while this one is an original species. In fact, it would be strange if they were the same!
\”Aside from these, would the following be wrath, greed, sloth, and pride? As expected of the Original Sin Demon Territory!\”
He had to admit the migration of large amounts of humans by the Abominable Lord was a stroke of genius.
After all, while there were noble humans, when it came to degeneration, they were absolutely the fastest. They could be called the best nourishment for the Seven Sins.
As a result, this Demon God had spared no expense to transplant an entire human civilization here.
Chi! Chi!
The three Seven Emotions Bugs flew onto the ridges, opened their mouths, and inhaled.
A swarm of insects instantly flew out before being devoured. The harvest of wheat would be good this year.
\”We thank the Lord's messengers for your blessing!\”
The mortals started cheering excitedly, feeling that nothing was wrong at all.
\”A regular ritual involving prayer for Demons and creating Demons, huh?\”
Fang Yuan shook his head. The Abominable Lord had arranged all the natural disasters and insect plagues long beforehand.
He remained hidden behind the scene. A slight alleviation of the conditions through using a few Demons had garnered him large amounts of favor and faith. It was sad and lamentable.
\”Don't these humans know that they're drinking poison to quench their thirst? But even if they knew, there wouldn't be anything they could do. This is the sad plight of the weak…\”
Fang Yuan sighed and ignored them, focusing his attention on the ritual sacrifice's wording.
\”City of Pain? Pit of Misery?
\”Being included in the ritual magic as part of the important incantation means that it must really exist and is rather important… even if they don't sound like pleasant places…\”
He landed, transformed into an ordinary human, and approached the nearest village.
\”Who are you?\” A patrolling militia found him immediately.
These militiamen were well-built, armored, and equipped with sharp spears.
\”I'm just a passing traveler wanting to rest in this village!\” Fang Yuan answered casually, but his voice carried a powerful influence.
\”Okay, then follow me!\”
This type of emotional influence immediately dazed the militia leader, who had wanted to give a stringent inspection. \”Outsider, remember not to cause trouble in Ample Favor Village. You wouldn't want to bear the consequences. Also, we don't have any more rooms. There's only a small wood shack available.\”
He was in his forties, sported a full beard, and had scars covering his body, clearly an experienced soldier. He led Fang Yuan into the village.
Hmm, the patrol is strong. Is it a precaution against some sort of invasion?
Fang Yuan headed straight for the center of the village.