"The rule established by violence is inevitably subject to violent upheaval."

　　After the minotaur envoy left, Gōng Kōng led Sū Zǐqí and the others back to the main hall of the inner city's sacrificial platform.

　　That day, with nothing else to occupy his time, Gōng Kōng decided to visit everyone.

　　Upon seeing Gōng Kōng, Sū Zǐqí immediately inquired, "We've been hearing banging noises outside, especially at night, these past few days. What's going on?"

　　" Zǐqí, we've been working day and night to build a platform outside the city for the visit of Chief Lián Kuí from the Fire Bai Huo Tribe."

　　"The Bai HuoTribe? Who are they? And why are they visiting our tribe?

　　"The Bai Huo Tribe worships the Evil Gods of the Dark Tribes, and their tribal leader is named Lián Kuí. They're also a human tribe, and they've come to Windwood Citadel to participate in the annual Human Sacrifice Martial Arts Tournament."

　　"The Human Sacrifice Martial Arts Tournament?"

　　"Yes, last time, those minotaur envoys came for the Human Sacrifice. After the Green and Fire tribes of the Human Race were defeated in the 'War of the Gods,' they've had to determine each year through combat which side will offer the Human Sacrifice."

　　Sū Zǐqí looked puzzled. "What does the Evil God of the Green Tribe intend to do with these sacrificial children?"

　　Ever since they learned about the cruel Human Sacrifice on this planet, the five of them had discussed this question.

　　In ancient history on Earth, sacrifices had also occurred, but with the Three-Eyed Giants on this planet possessing advanced technology, why would they resort to such barbarism?

　　"No one knows. The sacrificed children never return. But there's speculation that the seven elders of the Green Tribe have at least tens of thousands of years of life. Rumor has it that the Evil Gods of the Green Tribe need the Human Sacrifice to extend their lives," Gōng Kōng replied.

　　Upon hearing this, Dǒng Yīfēng widened his eyes in astonishment. "What? Tens of thousands of years of life? That's simply unbelievable! Zǐqí, ask her how exactly the Evil Gods of the Green Tribe use the Human Sacrifice to extend their lives."

　　Sū Zǐqí, Zhèng Yǎ, and Wáng Yuè exchanged glances with each other, puzzled by Dǒng Yīfēng's lack of sensibility. Not only did he fail to find this matter cruel, but he also seemed interested in how the Evil Gods of the Green Tribe extended their lives.

　　Sū Zǐqí asked Gōng Kōng, "How many Human Sacrifices does the Evil God of the Green Tribe demand from your tribe each year?"More than a decade ago, they only needed to offer a few hundred children each year, but since then, the number of sacrificial demands has steadily risen. Last year, they insisted on four thousand children. And now, damn it, their greed has soared even higher this year – they're demanding eight thousand sacrificial offerings."

　　"What? Eight thousand? That's beyond ruthless." The three girls were shocked and gaping in disbelief, unable to comprehend the horrific scene of eight thousand children being sacrificed.

　　"And it gets worse. This year, they're also demanding twenty thousand young adults for labor. Sacrificial offerings and laborers alike never return. The Evil Gods of the Green Tribes are cunning, deliberately stoking tensions between the two major human tribes, compelling us to hold an annual martial arts tournament where each tribe sends a warrior to compete. The losing side must provide sacrificial offerings and laborers."

　　"Gōng Kōng, are you really going to endure the Green Tribes' oppression and sacrifice your own children?" Sū Zǐqí couldn't hold back her question any longer.

　　Where there's oppression, there's resistance from ancient times. She felt a deep sense of indignation at the way humans on this planet were being oppressed.

　　Upon hearing this, Gōng Kōng, who typically wore a carefree smile, suddenly changed color. His face turned ashen, veins bulging, fists clenched, teeth gnashing, he burst into tears, pounding his head with his hands. "Who let us fail in the War of the Gods! The Green Tribes claim this is punishment for our failure. Damn it, I have irreconcilable enmity with the Green Tribes! But I'm just a useless waste who can't avenge our grievances!"

　　Seeing Gōng Kōng, who usually seemed mischievous, lose control so suddenly, the three girls were shocked and pale. They handed him handkerchiefs, offering words of comfort. It took a long time for Gōng Kōng's emotions to calm down.

　　Afterward, at Sū Zǐqí's request, Gōng Kōng shared some information about the Mu Continent.

　　Before the War of the Gods, the Mu Continent was peaceful, and sacrificial offerings were unheard of.

　　The longevity of the various tribal gods had always been extensive. While they couldn't achieve immortality, they typically lived for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

　　But after the War of the Gods, the Evil Gods of the Green Tribes unified the world and began demanding sacrifices from humans. It's rumored that the third green eye of the Evil Gods of the Green Tribes can absorb the souls of mortals, granting them immortality.

　　Gōng Kōng revealed that many of his childhood friends were captured and sacrificed by the Green Tribes, and his father also perished at their hands. So when he heard Sū Zǐqí's words, he was deeply affected and burst into tears.

　　After listening to Gōng Kōng's account, Sū Zǐqí finally understood why he always referred to them as the "Evil Gods of the Green Tribes" whenever he mentioned them.This planet is truly enchanting yet perilous, where humans coexist with a variety of peculiar tribes, sharing their world with the so-called "Creator Gods."

　　It's an age of "coexistence between humans and gods," where the Evil Gods of the Green Tribes reign supreme, possessing the power to control life and death, absorb human souls, and even traverse the skies and stars.

　　To the Evil Gods of the Green Tribes, humans are regarded as inferior to mere pigs and dogs. Children are taken as sacrifices, and young adults are forced into labor.

　　While Sū Zǐqí conversed with Gōng Kōng, Dǒng Yīfēng, on the other hand, engaged in a discussion about the Green Tribes' longevity with Huáměi.

　　By the year 2069, the average human lifespan had surpassed 150 years, achieved through advancements in medicine and genetic technology, enabling extended longevity.

　　In contrast to humans prolonging their lives through technology, the "Evil Gods of the Green Tribes" that Gōng Kōng mentioned rely on supernatural abilities to extend their lifespans, a concept that both Dǒng Yīfēng and Huáměi found astonishing.

　　Then, at Sū Zǐqí's request, Gōng Kōng introduced the scenario of the Human Sacrifice Martial Arts Tournament.

　　In the initial decade, each clan had its share of victories.

　　However, four years ago, the situation changed drastically.

　　That year, elder brother Gōng Kāng represented the Gong You Clan for the first time, facing off against the Bai Huo Tribe's top warrior, Wú Tiān.

　　Wú Tiān wielded a sword and shield, while Gōng Kāng brandished an iron spear.

　　As Wú Tiān charged at Gōng Kāng, the latter leaped into the air and forcefully hurled his spear. With a resounding clang, the spear hurtled toward Wú Tiān.

　　Despite Wú Tiān's attempts to block with his shield, he underestimated the tremendous force behind Gōng Kāng's throw. The spear pierced through the shield and continued its trajectory, impaling Wú Tiān's chest and pinning him to the ground.

　　The Bai Huo Tribe's top warrior, Wú Tiān, met his demise at the hands of Gōng Kāng without even exchanging a single blow. This left the spectators in shock and awe, leading them to speculate about Gōng Kāng's extraordinary abilities. Henceforth, Gōng Kāng was hailed as the preeminent warrior of the Gong You Clan.