12dz Chapter 17 Educating the Rock Tribe
Chapter 17 Educating the Rock Tribe
Suirenshi invented fire by drilling wood and passed it down through generations, freeing humankind from the barbaric state of eating raw meat and drinking blood. Youchaoshi and Ziyishi provided humankind with shelter from the wind and rain, as well as clothing to keep them warm.
After that, the three ancestors of the human race achieved their goals, and the human race gradually emerged from the shores of the East Sea and began to multiply and thrive on the four continents of the primordial world.
Time passes, and the world changes.
In places where humans gathered, tribes emerged, and powerful cultivators created cultivation kingdoms or cities, providing humans with a safe haven in the perilous prehistoric land.
Meanwhile, the conflict between humans and demons and witches intensified, and the human race also fought amongst themselves for fortune and people, resulting in many bloody tragedies.
The tribe in front of Mo Yuan is called the Rock Tribe. They use the immortal mountain thousands of miles away as their totem. Hundreds of thousands of tribesmen live among the mountains. They wear animal skin clothes, are extremely tall, and are skilled in killing.
The monsters on the land were their prey, and many of the corpses were those of their fallen kin.
However, Mo Yuan discovered that in the Pan Shi tribe, they even treated their dead tribesmen as food. They dismembered them and then threw them into the fire to roast or cooked them in stone pots.
Moreover, Mo Yuan discovered that the Pan Shi tribe had a custom of worshipping the sacred mountain and the heavens and earth, but the offerings were people from rival tribes, including women and children.
In the Panshi tribe, there is no custom of burying the dead. Instead, bones are piled up randomly around their dwellings, causing the spirits of the dead to wail in the air and unable to find peace.
of course.
Before the ancestral witch Houtu transformed herself into the Netherworld and created the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the dead souls and remnants of the primordial world wandered around and disappeared with the passage of time, or went to the Netherworld Blood Sea.
but.
These souls, who had not embarked on the path of cultivation and were merely mortals, lingered in the air, burdened with resentment and unwilling to merge with the world. In Mo Yuan's view, this was neither in accordance with the Way of Heaven nor with propriety.
The Primordial Mirror contains the Chapter on Mandate of Heaven, which is further divided into the Chapter on the Way of Heaven, the Chapter on Order, and the Chapter on Rites and Laws. The Chapter on Rites and Laws encompasses the rituals of the Heavenly Court, the rites and laws of the human race, the system of sacrifices, the principle of yin and yang harmony, and the principle of diplomatic relations.
In Mo Yuan's view, the Panshi tribe was just a microcosm of countless human tribes, and such a barbaric and unteachable scene needed to be corrected.
Mo Yuan will not try to take away the future that belongs to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors or the sages of the human race, but he can do what he can in the areas of cannibalism, sacrificial rites, and funeral rites.
Racial conflicts and tribal wars are all manifestations of the primordial order of the world. Mo Yuan will not arrogantly stand up to act as a judge and order the human race to stop all of this, but he will absolutely not stand idly by when it comes to civilization and education.
"Humanity was destined to be the protagonist of the future prehistoric world, attracting the attention of many sage sects and forces. In the end, it became a pawn in the struggle for destiny during the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era, the Investiture of the Gods era, and the Journey to the West era, which is quite regrettable."
As the Tao Te Ching says, "If you want to take something, you must first give it." To become the protagonist of the primordial world, one must bear the consequences, such as the future tragedy of the human race and the scheming of various forces.
"This time, I need to establish a karmic connection with the Rock Tribe, teach them to follow the laws of heaven and earth, and restore order to the world. However, I will not interfere too much in the struggle between humans and demons and witches, after all, the various calamities of the human race are inevitable."
Looking down at the thriving human race of the Rock Tribe, Mo Yuan had already made up his mind: to use a small spark to start a prairie fire and guide the human race to follow etiquette and move towards civilization.
To devour one's own kind is ultimately a barbaric act, and now that he has witnessed it, he will not allow this custom to continue.
Mo Yuan released his aura, surrounded by multicolored smoke and lightning flashing on his limbs. He stepped on the grass and trees and landed directly in front of the Rock Tribe.
Mo Yuan's cultivation level as a mid-stage True Immortal was revealed. His entire body exuded an ancient and profound Daoist aura, peaceful and solemn. His brows naturally radiated majesty, and he could intimidate everyone simply by standing there.
"I am Mo Qilin of the Qilin Clan. I witnessed cannibalism, scattered skeletons, and human sacrifices among my own kind while passing through the Panshi Tribe. Therefore, I have come to have a conversation with the chief of the Panshi Tribe."
"Please forgive me if I have disturbed you. May I ask if the clan leader would be so kind as to come out and speak with me?"
Mo Yuan looked at the trembling or weapon-wielding members of the Pan Shi tribe and spoke calmly.
He was not trying to hold the Rocky Tribe accountable, but rather to deal with these matters with an attitude of education.
Humans are born with an innate Dao body and should be the leader of all races, not like this.
"I am Shan Li, the chieftain of the Pan Shi tribe."
A figure stepped out from the crowd and bowed to Mo Yuan.
This person has exaggeratedly bulging muscles, scars on his shoulders and arms, rough, bronze-colored skin, unusually distinct bone structure, high cheekbones, and a broad jaw.
Wearing simple, heavy tanned animal hides, which looked somewhat dirty perhaps due to years of blood and dust seeping through them, a necklace made of several strings of animal teeth and claws hung around his neck.
In his hand, he held a stone axe made of obsidian with rough runes.
Shan Li gave Mo Yuan a sense of being weathered and experienced. His cultivation level was only at the mid-stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, and he was cultivating the most basic Golden Core Dao. He did not possess any magical treasures.
Magic treasures are weapons that are even lower in rank than acquired spiritual treasures, and they originated from those human cultivation kingdoms.
According to Mo Yuan's understanding, magical treasures exist in four grades: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. The same applies to elixirs, which are also classified according to these grades.
"You need not be afraid. The Qilin clan are auspicious mythical beasts from the primordial era and will not easily harm us. You may all disperse. Let this old man speak with this senior member of the Qilin clan."
Shan Li glanced at the surrounding clansmen, then raised his voice and spoke solemnly.
To be able to lead hundreds of thousands of people and survive in this land teeming with wild beasts and abundant wild fruits, Shan Li is no ordinary person; he has his own unique abilities.
With just one glance, he could see Mo Yuan's divine and extraordinary nature, and his words were filled with respect for Mo Yuan.
"Chief Shanli, I have no ill intentions toward the Panshi tribe. I am simply grateful for the benevolence of heaven and earth and the belief that all living things should follow the laws of nature. That is why I have appeared here to encourage the Panshi tribe to make some changes."
"Eating one's own kind is always against benevolence, and sacrificing living people only benefits the demons in that sacred mountain. As for piling up the bones of one's own people in the tribe, it will only cause the souls of the dead to be haunted by resentment and unable to rest in peace."
"As a mid-stage Celestial Immortal cultivator, you should understand this principle, shouldn't you?"
Mo Yuan spoke gently, and he spoke frankly with Shan Li.
These customs are widely spread among various human tribes and cultivation kingdoms, and it is not the fault of the Pan Shi tribe or Shan Li alone; he understands this quite well.
Upon hearing Mo Yuan's words, Shan Li's eyes dimmed, and he fell silent.
The demon race encompasses countless races. Demon beings should theoretically absorb the essence of the sun and moon and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate. However, some demon beings take a different path, feeding on the souls and origins of other beings. They then become tainted by demonic energy and fall into the demonic path, becoming demons.
He knew perfectly well that the people of the Panshi tribe did not worship the sacred mountain, but rather a demon who ruled the mountain and cultivated there. However, as long as they worshipped and offered sacrifices to it, the demon would protect the tribe.
Over time, he became numb to it and naturally accepted it as a custom.
Now that Mo Yuan has awakened him, he feels a chill down his spine, but his heart is filled with helplessness.
This situation is common among human tribes, and he was merely going with the flow, trying to find a safe haven for his people to thrive.
"The Holy Mother created the primordial human race and issued a decree to protect the human race for 129,600 years, freeing them from interference by others. From then on, the human race thrived and multiplied on the shores of the East Sea, enjoying a few peaceful times."
"Although the human race has three human ancestors in charge and the Golden Core Dao passed down by the sages, time flies and the human race's aptitude is declining. The acquired human race is not as good as the innate human race in terms of foundation and comprehension."
"Especially after the fight for the survival of their people led to the near extinction of the innate human race, the human race's situation became even more difficult, so seeking help from a tiger was a desperate measure."
"As for cannibalism and scattering the remains of our own kind, these are customs inherent in many human tribes, and we dare not waste a single bite of food..."
With tears welling in his eyes, Shan Li exhaled a breath of stale air and spoke to Mo Yuan.
On one occasion, he spoke out about his inner turmoil, and for a moment he felt a sense of enlightenment.
after all.
For thousands of years since he took charge of the Rock Tribe, no one had ever been willing to listen to his grievances. Yet Mo Yuan, a mythical beast of the primordial era, actually took the initiative to change the status quo of the Rock Tribe.
But is it really that easy to make a change?
Shan Li was having second thoughts. Without the protection of the demons, the Pan Shi tribe would suffer all kinds of natural and man-made disasters. He dared not gamble with the lives and fortunes of his people.
Upon hearing Shan Li's explanation of his predicament, Mo Yuan nodded slightly.
Nowadays, most human tribes rely on hunting and gathering. Only those human beings who embark on cultivation can abstain from grains. However, even a mid-stage Celestial Immortal like Shan Li often indulges in gluttony and has not given up the habit of eating.
In the future, Fuxi taught the human race to fish with nets and domesticate livestock, Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and distinguished the five grains, and Houji, the god of agriculture, promoted refined agricultural techniques such as weeding and cultivation. Only then did the human race gradually break free from a life mainly based on hunting and gathering wild fruits.
Indigenous cannibalism was indeed a helpless act for many human tribes.
With a slightly serious expression, Mo Yuan slowly said, "Humans are the most intelligent of all races, and their chests contain a wisp of innate energy. Although after countless years of reproduction, this wisp of innate energy has become almost imperceptible, there is still a way to nurture it again."
"That is to allow those who have achieved cultivation to breathe in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, cleanse the obscure order in their bodies, and feed on immortal dew and spiritual water, no longer satisfied with the simplest desires of the palate. In this way, they will not consume the prey or wild fruits in the tribe, and other mortals will not be forced to eat each other."
"I will instruct Chief Shanli on how to dispose of those human corpses, so that the tribe members can have something to remember them by, strengthen the unity within the tribe, and also dispel the resentment of the dead."
"As for the matter of sacrificing living people to appease demons, I will help you resolve it properly!"
Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you!
Mo Yuan cannot force the Pan Shi tribe to change, but as long as he can find a way to solve the problem, who would be willing to eat their own people?
Seeing Mo Yuan's serious expression, Shan Li felt a surge of excitement within him.
The person before them was a mythical beast of primordial auspiciousness, whose cultivation level was also extraordinary. Perhaps he could truly persuade the Rocky Tribe to abandon its bad habits and conform to the teachings of Heaven.
"I'm willing to believe in my senior!"
Shan Li was persuaded by Mo Yuan. He raised his stone axe and gently patted his chest, expressing his trust and respect for Mo Yuan in accordance with the traditional etiquette of the Pan Shi tribe.
His eyes shone with a faint brilliance, like blazing starlight.
At this moment, the members of the Rock Tribe also lowered their guard, and many of them embraced each other and wept with joy.
How could they not be heartbroken when their former elders and kinsmen had become their food?
The seeds of a certain belief or civilization begin to sprout in the hearts of the people.