Half an hour --
Miao people from different directions converged on the winding path in the forest.
Everywhere, whether the mountaintops are visible or not, there are Miao people waiting.
On the main road, thousands of Miao people carrying muskets lined up in four rows, standing on both sides of the road.
boom!
The war drums sounded once again.
Earth-shattering.
The entire seedlings have almost all emerged today.
Covering the mountains and fields!
The figures of young seedlings can be seen everywhere.
On the other side of the dirt road, which is also the direction from which people enter Balong Ancient Village, there is a group of government officials and military personnel.
The leader of the armed defense team was none other than Lei Zhan, whom Achen knew.
At this time, no one paid attention to them or cared about them.
Because from their direction, thousands of strong young men from the Qingmiao Balang Ancient Village were galloping towards them on horseback.
They carried Miao knives at their waists and, under the leadership of their village chief, were heading this way.
Moreover, with the appearance of Mu Achen and Amo, Miao men from all directions were converging on this side.
However--
boom!
Boom! Boom!
The most awe-inspiring sound was the bugle call that echoed from the mountaintop.
The bugle call resounded through the heavens!
The ground was shaken by the sound of horses' hooves.
Even from a distance, the bugle call echoed above the young seedlings—
Loud and long-lasting.
It is imposing and magnificent.
This time, tens of thousands of young men from Qingmiao came out in full force!
Grandmas, aunties, and girls were all present.
The scene was no less impressive than the drum-stepping festival held in Quedongzhai last year.
Because the rhythmic bugle call never stopped, it seemed to be urging people to forge ahead bravely.
Lei Zhan and his men, watching from a distance, felt a chill run down their spines and immediately reported the scene to their superiors.
And towards Balong Ancient Village --
As Mu Achen and Amo drew closer—
Bang bang bang!!
The Miao people took off the muskets they were carrying on their shoulders and fired a collective shot into the air.
Of the eight wolves of the Miao people, all but A-Lin, who was not in Miao territory, were present.
They all returned to their positions and stood behind the future Miao King.
Several guards also appeared, which is unusual.
On the Qingmiao side, the chief chief, along with a hundred other chiefs, stood at the entrance of Balong Ancient Village.
Ah Chen gripped the hilt of the Miao sword in his backhand and strode out with Ah Mo.
Every few steps, the muskets were firing.
Although all twelve branches of the Miao people possess firearms, nowadays—
Only the firearms in Balong Ancient Village are legal. Since that document was issued, the firearms in this ancient village can be used legitimately "in the sunlight".
From ancient times to the present, firearms have been an integral part of life in this village, an important item that they cannot discard.
For them, the musket is not just a weapon, but also a continuation of ancestral wisdom and a way of life.
The rules regarding gun ownership have been passed down through generations, reflecting the Miao people's reverence for their ancestors.
They are not only used to protect the village, but also as the most sacred symbol.
The number of times that firearms of this scale have appeared in this ancient village is extremely rare.
In their view, not everyone is worthy of being welcomed by such a large faction.
This time, their future Miao King and the current Holy Maiden have come in person, which is the most sacred event for the Miao people.
After waiting for so long, the seedlings have finally arrived!
Zhaikou!
boom!
As soon as Mu Achen and Amo arrived, amidst the resounding bugle call, another war drum sounded.
It echoed continuously between heaven and earth.
But the most eye-catching person, besides the future Miao King Mu Achen, is someone else—
At this moment, in the ancient village, the two highest-ranking grandmothers personally led the most beautiful group of young Miao girls to appear.
They held large bamboo trays in their hands.
His expression was serious.
Inside the bamboo tray are Miao clothes!
The current holy maiden of the Miao people in her formal attire.
Saintess attire.
Qingmiao had been preparing all along, waiting only for the Holy Maiden's engagement to take place.
A year ago, they originally planned to marry the Holy Maiden to Qingmiao, but with the future Miao King appearing, they knew they could no longer have any other ideas.
The saintess was ordained by heaven, and her marriage was also ordained by fate.
At this moment, the Miao grandmothers and aunties are personally dressing the Miao holy maidens in their holy maiden costumes.
It was at this moment--
Tens of thousands of Miao people, regardless of their location, all bowed slightly.
Even Ah Chen, following their etiquette, moved aside, placed his hand on his left chest, and bowed slightly to the Holy Maiden.
At this moment, the woman dressed in the holy maiden's attire was not only Mu Achen's wife, but also the current holy maiden, the most sacred holy maiden of the Miao people.
Even Ah Chen should not offend her in such a solemn situation.
Soon, the saintess's attire was complete.
Saintess Amo suddenly exuded a completely different aura—
She's even more beautiful now!
Granny Qingmiao beckoned to Achen, who stepped forward, and Granny Qingmiao placed the saintess's hand in Achen's hand.
after--
Boom boom boom!
Three more thunderous war drumbeats followed, and the bugle calls became even louder.
Two elderly women from the Qingmiao clan led the way.
Ah Chen and Ah Mo officially entered Balong Ancient Village.
Bang bang bang!
Gunshots rang out.
Ah Chen is domineering.
Ah Mo was even more --
Behind Amo, five of the most beautiful young women from the Qingmiao group held up the hem of her saintly dress.
With each step Ah Chen and Ah Mo took, the men lined up in the village would take down the muskets they were carrying on their shoulders.
The battle has begun!
They welcomed the future Miao king and holy maiden with the highest honors.
The entire ancient village was unusually solemn at this moment.
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