On the sixth day, King Zhou and his entourage successfully arrived before the Fire Cloud Cave.
They noticed the strange phenomenon above, the Human Dao Luck that had almost condensed into a river, and they were all filled with excitement.
Even King Zhou, who was usually unrestrained, wore a serious expression in the face of this occasion.
Before the start of the sacrifice, as the current Human Emperor, King Zhou had to undergo three days of fasting and bathing, purifying himself and clearing his mind to show his reverence.
King Zhou, who was used to the pleasures of the wine pool and meat forest, couldn't bear the hardship of fasting. After being hungry for a long time, he wanted meat, he wanted wine, and he also wanted his beloved Daji.
However, in the face of his grand tutor's dangerous gaze, King Zhou cowered! He feared nothing, except his grand tutor who had watched him grow up.
On the day of the sacrifice, everything needed was prepared.
Guided by the Three Sovereigns, King Zhou, the current Human Emperor, stepped onto the hundred-meter sacrificial platform, which was laden with offerings.
Duang!
The sacrificial bell was struck, its sound resonating for miles around.
King Zhou burned incense and prayed, bowing three times and kowtowing five times to the inscription in the sky.
As if ignited by the incense of the sacrifice, the weak Human Dao will that was gathering above seemed to be ignited, transforming into golden flames and merging with the inscription.
Golden light poured down, making everyone feel the blood in their bodies boiling.
"Heaven shall not perish, Human Dao shall forever flourish!"
With King Zhou's declaration, the human race below uncontrollably followed suit, shouting: "Heaven shall not perish, Human Dao shall forever flourish!"
"Heaven shall not perish, Human Dao shall forever flourish!"
The sound lingered for a long time, even spreading throughout the entire Primordial World, echoing in the hearts of every member of the human race!
The gathering of Human Dao Luck accelerated, and the river of Luck finally formed. It was suppressed by a golden inscription below, making the river even more solid!
"It's done!"
Inside the Fire Cloud Cave, the Three Sovereigns breathed a sigh of relief and burst into laughter.
From then on, the human race finally had a precious treasure that could suppress their luck.
Although possessing a treasure that could suppress Luck couldn't guarantee the prosperity and longevity of the human race, hadn't the Yao race also possessed the Eastern Emperor Bell to suppress their Luck?
But as the inscription revealed by Shi Hao's will stated, the human race must strive for self-improvement, fight against Heaven, fight against Earth, and never yield to any calamity.
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"Xiao Ling, what kind of creature did you catch?!"
Shi Hao, who lived in the mountains behind the Fire Cloud Cave, also noticed the commotion from the sacrifice. He was about to go out and see what was going on when he saw Xiao Ling carrying a huge beast about seven or eight meters long.
Its body looked like a cow, but it was covered in grayish-black scales and had a dragon-like head. Its strange shape made it impossible for Shi Hao to identify what kind of animal it was.
"Shi Hao, can we eat it? It's so strong. I took so much effort to catch it. It almost ran away." Wu Ling looked at Shi Hao with pleading eyes.
"It should be okay, but I don't know if it's delicious. Let's use it for a stone slab barbecue and see how it is." After a moment's thought, Shi Hao immediately decided on how to prepare it.
"No matter how Shi Hao makes it, I love to eat it." Wu Ling nodded excitedly, pondering which was better, the so-called stone slab barbecue or the hotpot.
"But we don't have any stone slabs at home. Let's go have a picnic." Shi Hao picked up his utensils and seasonings. Wu Ling skipped along behind him, full of joy.
Now, Shi Hao didn't know what level Wu Ling had cultivated the Nine Revolutions Profound Skill to. From only being able to eat dozens of pounds of beef at a time, she could now eat hundreds of pounds. Could she be close to reaching the second level?
They came to a rock face with a good view. From there, they could overlook the scenery for miles ahead.
Shi Hao asked Xiao Ling to find a thin stone slab, while he took out his kitchen tools and began to dissect the bull monster. After discarding the head, internal organs, and skin, he obtained two thousand pounds of lean meat.
Xiao Ling also carried a stone slab that was two meters long and one meter wide. It might have been a bit large for a normal person, but Xiao Ling had a huge appetite, so the size of the slab might just be right.
After cleaning the surface of the stone slab, Shi Hao asked Xiao Ling to suspend it in the air. They lit a fire below, and the heat of the flames made the surface of the stone slab turn a fiery red.
Shi Hao brushed a layer of oil on it, and the high temperature caused a sizzling sound.
Seeing that the temperature was just right, he placed thick slices of meat on it.
Due to the intense heat, the surface of the meat gradually turned golden brown, releasing an irresistible aroma.
When Shi Hao sprinkled his special barbecue seasoning, the aroma of the barbecue increased tenfold.
A gentle breeze blew, and the fragrance spread, seemingly reaching several miles away.
"It smells so good! Shi Hao, can we eat it yet?" Wu Ling was so hungry her mouth was watering.
"Wait a little longer. It's only four-tenths cooked." Shi Hao smiled.
When it was seven-tenths cooked, Shi Hao said it was ready. Wu Ling, full of anticipation, rushed forward. After leaving a portion for Shi Hao, she took all the remaining barbecue and piled it in front of her.
"The meat is mainly fragrant, it's a notch below the beef we have stored at home, but it's pretty good in its own right."
Enjoying the delicious barbecue and admiring the beautiful scenery, Shi Hao couldn't help but feel that it was good to have a picnic once in a while.
"Haha, so you were barbecuing meat. No wonder it smelled so good. Can we three also have some? We haven't eaten meat for days, it's driving me crazy."
Just as they had eaten for a while, a man and a woman appeared in front of Shi Hao.
The man, who was about forty years old, was dressed in luxurious attire. It was obvious to the naked eye that he was a son from a prominent family.
Judging by his appearance, he was probably attracted by the aroma of the barbecue.
The woman was also a stunner, with every move she made being so alluring and captivating.
She leaned against the man's chest, her eyes like pools of water. When Shi Hao met her gaze, it felt like he had been struck by lightning.
The old man at the back must be the man's steward.
"Guests are welcome. If you want to eat, sit down." Shi Hao wasn't stingy with a little barbecue.
"Haha, you're a straight-talking fellow."
The man, with his arm around the woman, sat down unceremoniously across from Shi Hao.
When he noticed that his steward was reluctant to sit at the same table, he forcefully pulled him down.
With five people around the two-meter-long stone slab, it wasn't too crowded.
Shi Hao grilled another dozen pounds of meat on the slab. When he sprinkled the seasoning, the three of them were once again captivated by the irresistible aroma.
When Shi Hao divided a pound or so of barbecue for each of them, the man was a bit unhappy: "Brother, you're not being fair. There's so much meat, but you only gave us a little."
Shi Hao chuckled: "Don't worry, there's enough meat. I'll grill more after you finish. It's just that my little sister has a big appetite, so I gave her more!"