The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 180: Chapter 109: The Ancient Covenant (Part 2)

This gave Qin Jin some enlightenment.

As Qin Jin’s voice fell.

Sheng Yi, who had been struggling to maintain her composure, suddenly changed her expression.

She bit her lip, and Qin Jin sensed that the fluctuation of Wish Power behind her seemed to be communicating with her.

A moment later.

Sheng Yi didn’t speak. She removed the package from her back and unfolded it.

Inside.

There was a lamp.

This lamp resembled a large bowl supporting a small bowl, held by a jade pillar. No flame was visible above, bearing an ancient aura, surrounded by golden mist.

It’s worth noting…

The lamp itself looked more like porcelain, its material unknown, but when compared with the beast hide clothing of Tu Yang Tribe and others, it seemed incompatible.

“This is probably an apparatus left from the Celestial Cyan Immortal Dynasty period.”

The thought flashed through the mind.

After the lamp was revealed, under Qin Jin’s gaze, the Wish Power swirling above it rose, and from within the lamp, more Wish Power surged out, the golden cloud mist transformed, eventually forming an illusory shape.

It was a Unihorned Sheep, approximately the height of a person.

Its appearance was quite benevolent, a single horn on its head, white long beard under the mouth hanging to the ground, and when it opened its mouth, an old voice echoed.

“Sacrificial Fire Spirit.”

“Being able to sense my presence, your strength surpasses my expectations significantly.”

“No wonder a great disaster struck here, surrounding tribes were all destroyed, but the Sacrificial Fire Tribe still remains.”

“Could it be…”

It spoke to this point, its illusory form rippling, raising its front hoof to smooth its long beard, like a human elder stroking their beard in thought, and gazed at Qin Jin: “Are you one of the heirs of the old alliance?”

“But why have I never heard of you?”

Qin Jin’s spirit was shaken.

“Heir of the old alliance!”

The illusory figure before him was clearly the Sheep Sacrificial Spirit manifested through Wish Power.

Its true self might still be within the tribe, with Wish Power residing on the apparatus, evolving a companion.

Furthermore…

It evidently knows many things.

Thoughts spinning in his mind, Qin Jin dismissed the idea of pretending to be the heir of the alliance he mentioned.

Pretending might affect their relationship once exposed. For Qin Jin, obtaining more information was also more crucial.

“I am not the identity you mentioned,”

Qin Jin’s voice was steady, straightforward: “Sheep Sacrificial Spirit, since you have appeared, you might as well explain your purpose.”

“Not?”

Upon hearing Qin Jin’s response, the Sheep Sacrificial Spirit’s face showed ripples, its gaze towards Qin Jin more solemn.

Its gaze swept over the tribe members below, speaking in a deep voice: “Leave me here, you go and wait outside.”

The Sacrificial Spirit’s status was extraordinary, and Sheng Yi and the others, appearing experienced, showed no hesitation. They placed the lamp on the ground and turned to leave.

Seeing this.

Qin Jin’s eyes flashed with contemplation, waving his hand.

Xia Rock Tiger clasped his fist, leaving together.

Having recognized the presence of the Sacrificial Spirit, Sheng Yi’s expression shifted noticeably, but as the Sacrificial Spirit truly manifested and communicated with Qin Jin, Sheng Yi and the others quickly calmed down.

To Qin Jin, this was a signal.

The Sheep Sacrificial Spirit had probably actively appeared to communicate with other Sacrificial Spirits before; hence, his tribesmen were familiar with this scene and would not be surprised by it.

The four of them departed together.

In the hall, the Azure Thunder Profound Halberd sat on the throne, the illusory Unihorned Sheep suspended in the air, Qin Jin’s voice arose.

“How should I address you?”

“What does the old alliance you mentioned refer to?”

“Allow me to answer one by one.”

The waves on the Sheep Sacrificial Spirit’s face faded, speaking earnestly: “I am the Sacrificial Spirit of the Tu Yang Tribe, Qi Mountain.”

“Sacrificial Fire Spirit, Ashes.”

It mentioned Qin Jin’s title in the Great Wilderness: “Although you are not the heir of the alliance, yet possess such strength, you are indeed extraordinary.”

“In fact, even if you hadn’t sensed me, I would have appeared to meet you after your exchange ended.”

“After all…”

“Along the way, witnessing the scenes of the Sacrificial Fire Tribe, hearing your subordinates’ praise of you, you truly have established a profound connection with your tribe, not a vicious or naturally violent Sacrificial Spirit.”

Qi Mountain’s tone carried a sense of reflection.

Qin Jin listened quietly.

At this point, Qi Mountain’s tone shifted, and he asked, “Are you sure you want to know about the covenant?”

“Knowing this will also place upon you the corresponding responsibilities. When old, like me, you will need to travel among the tribes of the Great Wilderness to find suitable successors.”

Qin Jin lowered his gaze slightly, his voice returning, “Go ahead.”

“Alright!”

Qi Mountain responded, and more golden mist surged from the lamp, speaking solemnly, “Many ages ago, within the Great Wilderness, there were no Sacrificial Spirits.”

“An elder sage of the Human Race discovered a special power from an extraordinary treasure, called the Power of Sacrifice.”

“He investigated its origins, trying to trace it back, and found this was one of the extraordinary forces that existed between heaven and earth, uniquely generated through sacrifice. But the Human Race themselves could not wield this power. Ultimately… he found rare treasures and exotic beasts in the world, signing contracts with human settlements, making them the first Sacrificial Spirits, thus forming the initial covenant.”

“Human sacrifices offered to the Sacrificial Spirits, and in return, the spirits provided protection to humans; this is where Sacrificial Spirits originated.”

Qin Jin listened intently.

The Power of Sacrifice mentioned by the speaker clearly referred to Wish Power.

Upon hearing this, he asked, “How old is the sage you mentioned?”

“Are there any more detailed accounts?”

The Unihorned Sheep shook its head.

“Jin.”

“I’ve mentioned, that’s the source of the first Sacrificial Spirits.”

“I was also informed of this after becoming a Sacrificial Spirit and was sought out by the previous successor of the covenant. I don’t know more detailed content. According to the Sacrificial Spirit who informed me, those original Sacrificial Spirits have long since perished.”

Qin Jin’s eyes flashed with thought, speaking deeply, “What of the specific content of the covenant?”

“The elder sage of the Human Race split the usage of the Power of Sacrifice into two.”

“It spread the sacrificial technique among human tribes, teaching how to connect with rare treasures and exotic beasts.”

“The initial Sacrificial Spirits held mastery over the method explored by the elder sage for using the Power of Sacrifice.”

“These secret techniques were passed down through the generations. Every Sacrificial Spirit, when aged, needs to find their successor and pass down these secret techniques.”

“Sacrificial Spirits have unique personalities, and some exotic beasts appear gentle on the surface, but after gaining power, their characters may change drastically, being harsh and cruel to their tribesmen. Our task is to find Sacrificial Spirits who maintain cordial relations with the tribe and truly fulfill their duties as successors.”

In the cabin, Qin Jin slowly exhaled.

Within the Great Wilderness, the usage of Wish Power is not limited to merely Body Tempering.

However…

This method is only spread within small circles, and most Sacrificial Spirits cannot touch the core essence of Wish Power at all.

“In your view, do I meet the requirements to become a successor?”

Qin Jin’s questioning voice sounded.

“Certainly.”

Qi Mountain’s sheep head nodded slightly, “From the way the Fire Sacrifice Clan People behave and their attitude, one can see how this Sacrificial Spirit acts.”

“Sheng Yi and others traveled all the way here and communicated with the Fire Sacrifice Tribe. When discussing matters related to the Sacrificial Spirit, they were quite wary and reluctant to reveal your information, but that respect cannot be faked, which is also why I accompanied Sheng Yi here.”

“Upon seeing the Fire Sacrifice Tribe, I further confirmed my judgment.”

“Even if you hadn’t discovered me, I would have taken the initiative to reveal myself.”

At this point…

It paused slightly, speaking solemnly, “What exactly happened in this region that caused several tribes to be destroyed?”

“Judging by the traces, it wasn’t too long ago.”

Xia Rock Tiger, with considerable experience, served as the hunting team’s leader in the old tribe and had interactions with other tribes.

He clearly did not reveal related information to this group of outsiders, especially since the Exotic Python’s treasures were present in the tribe.

Upon hearing the question, Qin Jin replied concisely, “An Ancient Relic Species attacked from deep within the Great Wilderness, slaughtering many surrounding tribes.”

“Ancient Relic Species?”

Qi Mountain’s eyes were filled with surprise.

Seeing this, Qin Jin was moved and asked, “Do you know what exists deep within the Great Wilderness? Do you know the origin of this Ancient Relic Species?”

“I do not.”

Qi Mountain shook its head, “Having become a Sacrificial Spirit, my true form stayed in the tribe and never ventured into the depths of the Great Wilderness.”

“However, the previous successor mentioned it to me, saying there is great danger in the depths of the Great Wilderness, advising against approaching.”

At this point, it pursued the question, “Where is that Ancient Relic Species now? Has it retreated?”

“It is dead now.”

Qin Jin answered.

Not dwelling on that topic further, he finally met a Sacrificial Spirit knowledgeable of more information and decisively continued questioning, “Qi Mountain.”

“Have you heard of the Divine Country?”