Sacrifices must be made, but the question of how much to sacrifice has become a problem.
Should most of the fierce beasts be sacrificed to the Sacred Tree? Or should the majority be kept as food?
If it were before, he would have chosen the former without hesitation.
But the presence of beasts from the Innate Realm forced him to consider the great risks of hunting outside.
Beside him, Mason Chen and another were deep in thought. They understood the dilemma but were unsure of what decision to make.
After all, both options were crucial to the clan.
Soon, Ethan Chen stopped hesitating, a decision clear in his eyes, and he turned to Mason Chen and said:
âLetâs sacrifice these two beasts from the Blood Condensation Realm!â
âYes!â
Since the Sacred Tree had shown its brilliance, he decided to go all the way, sacrificing the two beasts from the Blood Condensation Realm to the Sacred Tree. The remaining two from the Body Tempering Realm would probably only suffice for the clanâs daily needs.
After all, most in the clan were warriors with a higher demand for food, unless they broke through to the Innate Realm, which would reduce their need for food rich in Qi and Blood.
But now, he had no better solution and could only hope for more divine power from the Sacred Tree.
As he said yesterday, maintaining the status quo would only delay the inevitable for a few more days. It was better to ensure the daily needs of the clan while placing hope in the Sacred Tree.
Above, seeing Ethan Chenâs decision, Noah Ji felt an immense pressure.
His current prosperity seemed promising, and the Chen Clan was slowly improving, but if the Li Clan issue wasnât resolved, he might end up as mere kindling.
The sacrifice began swiftly, without any complicated procedures.
As the blood of the two fierce beasts seeped into the roots below, Noah Ji began to absorb it again.
The blood of the two beasts from the Blood Condensation Realm rapidly increased Noah Jiâs Qi and Blood.
When the sacrifice ended, Noah Ji opened his panel:
ăQi and Blood: 23 (convertible to vitality)ă
ăSpiritual Power: 6ă
ăDeduction Points: 20ă
ăDeductibleă
The mid-stage Iron Thorn Tiger from the Blood Condensation Realm contributed 15 points of Qi and Blood yesterday.
And todayâs two beasts only amounted to 23 points of Qi and Blood, probably because one was an early-stage beast from the Blood Condensation Realm.
As for Spiritual Power, it was just enough for one deduction.
But as Noah Ji looked at the âDeductibleâ button, he hesitated.
Should he gamble on an uncertain deduction? Or methodically convert all Qi and Blood into vitality to strengthen himself?
The former was too uncertain; it could improve the Chen Clanâs situation or leave Noah Ji with nothing.
The latter offered a more stable improvement, significantly enhancing his vitality and ensuring the clanâs people need not worry about injuries.
All things considered, the latter seemed more advantageous.
After a brief contemplation, Noah Ji quickly made his decision.
Where are the children who cry every day, where are the gamblers who always lose!
Watch him gamble for a bright future!
ăThis deduction will consume 10 Qi and Blood, 5 Spiritual Power, and 5 Deduction Points. Continue?ă
ăYes? No?ă
Noah Ji steeled his heart, closed his eyes, and without a second thought, clicked yes.
When Noah Ji opened his eyes again, he felt a howling wind all around him.
After taking in his surroundings, his heart sank.
Oh no, a catastrophic start!
He was still a delicate Sapling, now growing on the edge of a cliff, swaying in the roaring wind, at risk of being swept away if not careful.
In such an environment, he figured survival to adulthood would be difficult.
Based on his previous deductions, the longer he grew and the more plot he experienced, the better the rewards.
With no other options, Noah Ji could only hope for tough luck!
Soon, a line of text appeared before Noah Jiâs eyes.
ăYou were born on the edge of a cliff! To become a Tower to the Sky as soon as possible, you start to grow vigorously!ă
As the text vanished, time accelerated once more.
And Noah Ji truly integrated into his current environment.
Being on a cliff with no other trees nearby, he could only grow slowly in the wind.
Now Noah Ji understood the saying: The tree wants to stay still, but the wind keeps blowing.
Fortunately, despite the wind, he remained sturdy and did not perish prematurely.
Though on a cliff, there was enough water and sunlight.
With time sped up, Noah Ji quickly grew to the thickness of an arm, standing on the side of the cliff.
Then, a new line of text slowly appeared.
ăThe wind speed below the cliff increases. To withstand the gale, you choose?ă
ăGrow with the windăăGrow against the windă
When Noah Ji saw the choices before him, he smiled knowingly.
This was too easy; as a tree wanting to survive, of course, he would choose to grow with the wind.
Just as he was about to select the first option, his brain began to whirl.
Wait!
Isnât this a bit too simple?
Is this a normal world? Clearly not!
Recalling the previous deduction process, after a brief thought, Noah Ji resolutely chose to grow against the wind.
He wouldnât fall for such an obvious trap!
Although confident in his choice, as the text slowly disappeared, Noah Ji couldnât help feeling a bit anxious.
What if he chose wrong? The Qi and Blood and Spiritual Power spent on this deduction would be wasted.
And right now, he couldnât afford to lose.
After the text disappeared, time resumed flowing.
Now, Noah Ji felt the wind from below the cliff growing stronger, making growing against it extremely difficult, with the constant threat of being snapped by the gale.
Feeling his condition worsening, Noah Ji sighed inwardly.
Great, another mistake!
Just as Noah Ji was resigned to his fate, he saw the nearby cliff suddenly collapse, and the terrain around him changed drastically with the fall of the cliff. The previous headwind had now turned into a tailwind.
Could it be like this?
Noah Ji was stunned, then overjoyed.
Good, the right choice this time!
Having made the correct choice, Noah Ji continued to grow steadily as time sped up again.
Soon, he had grown to the thickness of a bowl, standing tall at the top of the cliff with a rather impressive presence.
A new line of text emerged.
ăYou discover two new saplings nearby. You choose?ă
ăCompete for waterăăLeave them beă
Looking at the new choices, Noah Ji pondered for a moment, then muttered to himself:
âSorry!â
This place was already on a cliff, with water hard to retain, just enough for Noah Jiâs own growth. How could he allow other saplings to grow?
For his own survival, he could only tearfully choose to compete for water.