Chapter 093: The Great Hunting Ritual

When Xu Jing returned all the way back to Hallelujah Mountain, it was already late, and instead of rushing back to the tribe overnight, he went to Toruk's lair and rested for the night.

As soon as it was daybreak, he set out on his way and hurried back to the tribe.

After conquering Ikalan, the Na'vi also need to harness their own Ikalan, shoot a prey accurately in flight, so that they can be considered true hunters, and then undergo a special baptism ceremony to obtain a second life.

This is also a special rite of passage for the Na'vi, who become hunters and can use the branches of the homestead tree to make a longbow of their own.

So today's hunt was more solemn, and Etukang and his people gathered outside the homestead tree to see off the hunting team and pray for Ava's blessing.

"Where's Sutae? Did he say where he went? Why haven't you come back yet? ”

Nitri approached Pera and asked, the Na'vi worship warriors, and her heart has been gradually conquered by the other party since Sutai subdued the Death Beast, but Sutai seems to be deliberately avoiding her, and has never given any response.

"He didn't say it, but don't worry, he knows that today will be back in time."

Pera comforted Nitley, but her eyes never took off Jack.

Nitri glanced at Jack, looked at Pera speechlessly, turned to Ettukon, and said, "Father, Sutai hasn't come back yet. ”

Etucon nodded, waited for a few more moments, and then said, "My daughter, you will lead the hunt this time, okay, it's getting late, it's time to go." ”

Nitri sighed and walked over to her own Ikalan.

Soon, everyone was ready and looked at Nitley.

"Let's go!"

Nitri looked at the sky, disappointed, then raised her bow and arrows and gave the order.

Woo~! ……

Cheers rang out, and everyone in the hunting party mounted their six-legged horses or Icaran, ready to set off.

Rise~!

At this moment, there was a sudden roar from the sky, and the cry resounded through the sky, and shook everyone's ears.

"Ah——!h

The awakened Na'vi screamed in horror as they looked up, and a swooping Toruk with wings outstretched was piercing through the clouds at an alarming speed, lunging towards them.

The scene suddenly became chaotic, and even the six-legged horses and Icaran under the hunting party began to flee uncontrollably.

"W-oh!"

Xu Jing let out a long roar, leaned out, and waved his hand at the ground.

"It's Sutai!"

"Phantom Knight!"

"Ava is on top, and there is a Phantom Knight in our tribe again."

The fleeing crowd stopped, stunned by the scene in front of them, and some even couldn't help but fall to their knees, their faces full of piety and sacredness.

"Sutai!"

As soon as Xu Jing controlled Toruk and landed in the clearing, Nitri rushed up, and in the kind laughter of the clansmen, she threw herself into the arms of Xu Jing, who looked a little embarrassed and helpless.

The height difference between the two is nearly one meter, and the size is also very different, and it looks like a match between beauty and beast.

On the other side, Jack came to Pera's side, but his eyes were completely focused on Toruk, and exclaimed, "Wow, that's so cool." ”

Pera exclaimed, "It's Toruk, the ultimate phantom!" ”

"Makes sense, it's the last image you see before you die." Jack agreed, "But our people call it 'Hippogriff', and if only I could tame one." ”

Pera shook her head and smiled, "It was Toruk who chose Sutai, this has only happened five times in the history of our Na'vi, Phantom Knight, very great......"

She then told Jack about the Tribe's recorded story about Phantom Knight, and Jack listened quietly, and couldn't help but be overwhelmed with longing.

Soon after, the hunting party gathered again, led by Xu Jing, and with the blessings of the clansmen, they left the homeland tree and went deep into the forest.

The target of this hunt is Sturmmon, or Spotted Ox.

Covered in orange and indigo patterns, these creatures are 5 meters tall and weigh 10 tons, with a forward horn on the top and bottom of their heads, and are related to the hammerhead thundermon.

The lifestyle of the spotted cow is similar to that of the African wildebeest on Earth, prefers to flock, lives in plains and forest areas, and is a herbivorous animal.

For the Na'vi, the skin, meat, tendons, bones, etc., are very useful, so every once in a while, the tribe organizes a hunt for them.

In addition, the strength of the spotted ox is particularly huge, once frightened, it will run wild like a locomotive, their skin and bones are extremely hard, not to mention the bows and arrows and spears of the Na'vi, even human firearms, can not do any damage at all.

Therefore, hunting a running spotted cow is the most severe test for the rookie hunter who controls the Icaran.

Xu Jing drove Toruk, and behind him were dozens of hunters riding Ikalan, including Jack and a few rookies.

On the ground, there is also a group of people riding six-legged horses, who will be responsible for driving the spotted oxen.

After about an hour, they reached a river that stretched across the forest, and it was the season for the migratory cattle to see herds of nearly a thousand of them as far as the eye could see.

Woo-lulu......

The members of the hunting team on the ground rushed forward with a roar on a six-legged horse, making an attack posture, and at the same time, Xu Jing and the others in the sky also communicated with the mount and let out a threatening roar.

Thundered~!

The earth soon shuddered violently, and the bulls were frightened and ran wildly in desperation.

"Follow me!"

Xu Jing greeted and controlled Toruk to fly low, following the herd forward, while he opened his bow and aimed at a running adult sturdy spotted cow.

Sou!

The arrow shot accurately into the opponent's breathing hole.

Kill with one stone!

The mad bull was like a runaway locomotive, tumbling and falling into the mud puddle without even struggling, and gradually stopped breathing and heartbeat.

"Good!"

The hunters who flew behind thundered with joy, and then looked at Jack and a few other rookies.

Xu Jing's has already made a demonstration, and the next thing is to see their performance.

"Jack, you can do it!"

Pera flew next to Jack and shouted encouragement.

Jack licked his lips, a little nervous, but soon he calmed down, chose a spotted cow, recalled Xu Jing's demonstration just now, and pulled out the longbow with a sinking heart.

Huh~!

There was a soft sound in the air, and the spotted ox stiffened in front of its feet, and with a howl of "moo", it tumbled to the ground.

"Oh yes!"

Jack cheered excitedly, and Pera cheered as the two broke away from the group and circled into the sky.

Xu Jing smiled when he saw it, didn't care about them, and continued to lead the team to hunt.

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PS: I've got a cold, it seems like I still have a little fever, I'm ready to go to bed, I'm not staying up late, if it's serious tomorrow, I'll go to the hospital to see, the second chapter update may be late tomorrow.