Chapter 2577 Poseidon?
If you were in that situation, and you were told you were visiting, but upon arrival you found over twenty human celestial ships from outer space, wouldn't you panic?
Where would someone bring tens of thousands of people to visit someone's home?
That was the mindset of the Celestial Spirit Clan back then. If it weren't for a Celestial Spirit Clan member accompanying them, it's hard to say whether they could explain it.
At this time, the tens of thousands of Tianjia and Wushen Palace experts were still resting in various places in the Tianling Clan. The Tianling Clan had to bite the bullet and arrange accommodations for everyone.
They're the ones we can't afford to mess with.
The next morning, the Heavenly Spirit Clan's Spirit Child arrived again, saying that he would be in charge of receiving Ye Changqing and his group for the next few days.
This spirit is named Ling Yunyi.
Ye Changqing had a good idea of what he was thinking, but he wasn't interested.
I'll say it again: without a spot at Tianchi, what are you talking to me about?
Ye Changqing is now interested in the Tianchi quota.
However, Ling Yunyi was very enthusiastic, busying herself with Ye Changqing's affairs early in the morning, having a great time.
This person was indeed capable; he not only served Ye Changqing comfortably, but also treated Xu Jie and Zhao Zhengping well.
Knowing that these two were Ye Changqing's senior brothers and that they had a deep bond, Ling Yunyi naturally understood the benefits of cultivating a good relationship with them.
Sometimes, a whispered word can really be deadly; you can't be careless.
"Young Master Ye, the clan is holding a sea god worship ceremony today. If you have nothing else to do, you may go and take a look."
"Sea God ritual?"
"Yes, every time the Heavenly Pool opens, the clan holds a ceremony to seek the blessing of the Sea God."
Ye Changqing had never heard Yu Hengxin mention this so-called sea god.
According to Ling Yunyi, this sea god is a unique divine creature found only in the ocean where their Heavenly Spirit Clan resides.
They are born with extremely powerful strength and have a long lifespan, making them practically immortal.
This ocean has been able to exist forever because of the existence of the sea god.
The sea god protected this ocean, and also protected their entire Celestial Spirit Clan.
Therefore, the Celestial Spirit Clan revered the Sea God as a deity and worshipped him for generations.
Upon hearing Ling Yunyi's introduction, Ye Changqing did indeed become somewhat interested.
The gods, they really do sound like they're talking about something.
Since I have nothing else to do, I might as well go and take a look, just for a leisurely stroll.
Seeing Ye Changqing nod, Ling Yunyi was naturally overjoyed; this was her chance to shine.
First, make an appearance with Ye Changqing and establish a good relationship. When the old man's quota for Tianchi comes through, that will be his time to make a contribution.
Yuhengxin, you still have a lot to learn.
After summoning Elder Huang, the four of them, led by Ling Yunyi, immediately headed to the sacrificial site.
On the outskirts of the vast forest, a magnificent and ancient altar has been erected.
This altar itself is a rare treasure. Although it has no offensive capabilities, it has always been revered as a sacred object by the Celestial Spirit Clan.
This altar possesses the ability to communicate with the sea god.
There were more than ten people standing on the altar, but Ye Changqing and his three companions did not approach them, after all, they had their own rules.
No one other than a priest may ascend the altar.
Even Ling Yunyi, as one of the spiritual children of the Heavenly Spirit Clan, has never stepped onto the altar; she can only watch from below.
However, when Ye Changqing and his group of four arrived, Ling Yunyi still found them the best spot.
It is closest to the altar and has the best view.
They even thoughtfully prepared reclining chairs, spirit fruits, and human-made immortal wines—how meticulous!
While drinking and watching the ritual on the altar, a dance that was incomprehensible ended, and immediately more than ten children of the Celestial Spirit Clan were brought up.
These are all children under ten years old from the Celestial Spirit Clan; in human terms, they are virgins.
Upon seeing this, Ye Changqing frowned slightly.
"This is?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Yunyi, who was accompanying them, quickly explained.
“Young master, this is the most crucial step in the ritual: the offering.”
"Sacrificial offerings? Using living people as sacrifices?"
Ling Yunyi's answer confirmed Ye Changqing's guess; it really was a human sacrifice.
Where did they learn this from? Humans haven't used this trick for a long time.
In the Celestial City, facing so many alien races from beyond the heavens, no matter how strong you are, if you dare to say to the human race, "Give me a living sacrifice, and I will guarantee your safety," you will be punished.
The Heavenly Palace will absolutely not hesitate to attack you directly.
What a load of rubbish about ensuring safety! If you're not strong enough, no one can protect you. In the end, it all comes down to this: it's better to rely on yourself than on others.
Moreover, having lived two lives, Ye Changqing had absolutely no liking for this kind of human sacrifice; he considered it utterly foolish.
If the safety of this race truly depends on a few children, then this race can cease to exist.
As if sensing Ye Changqing's displeasure, Ling Yunyi quickly explained.
“Young master, this sacrificial procedure has been passed down for a long time. In our generation, it hasn't been changed at all, so it has always remained the same…”
As they spoke, Ling Yunyi carefully observed Ye Changqing's changing expressions.
The worst-case scenario is that the other party might be displeased and suddenly erupt, interrupting the ritual; that would be troublesome.
Fortunately, Ye Changqing ultimately did not make any unusual moves.
Now, Ye Changqing is more interested in seeing what this so-called Sea God is all about.
To actually demand human sacrifice—what kind of low-class god would do something so degrading?
Even if you're an extraterrestrial demon who wants to eat people, you know to rely on your own strength. You're a god, yet you're still here swindling and cheating.
Under Ye Changqing's watchful eye, the dozen or so children were led onto the altar.
Tragically, these dozen or so children, knowing their fate, showed no sign of panic on their faces, but rather a deep sense of pride.
It was as if becoming a sacrifice to the sea god was such a great honor.
It's obvious that they've been brainwashed for a long time beforehand and can no longer distinguish right from wrong.
More than a dozen children took the initiative to stand at the edge of the altar, waiting for the sea god's "favor".
After waiting for about a hundred breaths, a huge black shadow indeed appeared in the sea below the altar.
Like a giant ship, it lay submerged in the seawater, swimming rapidly toward this side.
"Young master, the Sea God has arrived."
Ling Yunyi spoke up at the right moment, reminding Ye Changqing.
Upon hearing this, Ye Changqing had naturally already noticed it, but his momentary daze was not because he was frightened by the Sea God.
Having come all the way from the lower realm to the outer heavens, Ye Changqing was no longer the ignorant and inexperienced man he once was, and he wouldn't be intimidated by the enormous size of the creature.
The reason I was slightly stunned just now was because, at the moment this so-called sea god appeared, the dog system that had been silent for a long time suddenly stirred, and quite a bit at that.
The system's voice rang in my mind, as familiar and comforting as ever.
[Ding, Supreme-grade ingredient detected……………………]
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