Lord Shenxiu
Chapter 260: The Rise of the Insignificant (Supplemented with 4600 words)

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: The Rise of the Insignificant (Supplemented with 4600 words)

In the land of Beirong.

On an open field, tens of thousands of the Quanrong Clan gathered, initiating the grand celebration that occurred once every decade.

The Quanrong Clan was, in fact, a race with a strong sense of hierarchy; when walking down the street, from ordinary dogs to the head dogs, unto the Dog King himself, distinct circles of status were immediately apparent.

Most crucial was the moment of enjoying food, where only the Dog Kings could eat first, followed by the head dogs, and then the ordinary dogs.

In such a primitive social structure, the power to distribute food was almost equivalent to the power to decide life and death.

Huang Xie and Er Ha, who roamed outside the tribe, found these rules somewhat hard to adapt to.

Especially when they saw a little puppy get beaten up by an enraged big dog for sneaking a bite beforehand, they felt even more uncomfortable.

After much noise and tumult, the highlight of the event had finally arrived.

Numerous Dog Kings, surrounded by an Old Priest with a dog-head, came upon the central high platform.

A great number of the Quanrong Clan stepped back, giving way for a group of young dogs to take their turns onstage.

Among them, the least capable was still an Innate!

They were selecting ’Quanrong Warriors,’ to inherit the tribal legacy.

The superhuman strength of the Quanrong was different from the Yan Han; it was transmitted through bloodlines.

These ’Quanrong Warriors’ would enter the ancestral land, pay homage to the ancient ancestors, and commence the ritual.

Once they successfully activated their bloodline, they could transform into superhuman beings, which was akin to setting foot on the path of cultivation.

And if the Bloodline Power was strong enough, with diligent cultivation later on, Divine Skills would gradually emerge within the bloodline.

Once the Divine Skills of the bloodline fully condensed, it was tantamount to a Cultivator reaching the Divine Power Realm.

Even in the Yan Han Empire, one could then proudly proclaim — a great demon has risen!

As for the monstrous beings at the Demon Pill Realm within the Quanrong... those damn old monsters had all died off long ago.

If any were still alive, the Fufeng Great Protector would surely be sleeping with one eye open, causing instability on the frontiers, and when several old Demon Pill dogs fell, it was said that Cultivators from the three sects of the Dao had a hand to push things along from the shadows.

"All of you are the young elites of our Quanrong Clan, the future development of our tribe rests on you, do not forget the glory within our bloodlines!"

The dog-headed Old Priest’s face was full of wrinkles as he shouted until his voice was hoarse.

Er Ha, standing below, boredly picked his ears.

Words like these might set the blood of those youngsters who had stayed in Beirong boiling.

But to him, who had seen the greater world outside, his heart was completely calm at this moment, he even felt like laughing.

What of it if they entered the ancestral land or even awakened their bloodline Divine Skills?

Outside, humans were brimming with Divine Skills, and only Primordial Pills were impressive enough to flaunt!

Well, okay, it might be an exaggeration, but the strength of humanity was beyond doubt.

And looking at this Old Priest speaking so righteously, if the selected ones weren’t those from influential families, Er Ha would shove all the dirt on the ground into his mouth!

Coming here this time was very likely just a formality, playing the supporting role.

With this in mind, Er Ha appeared even more disinterested.

"Now, let me announce the list of those selected to go to the ancestral land..."

The Old Priest’s hands trembled as he took out a document and read it aloud.

’Damn... is it really that corrupt?’

Huang Xie below was nearly dumbstruck, hastily grabbing a companion, "Weren’t there martial contests and such to earn titles at the last gathering? How come they’ve just announced it this time?"

Without that, Er Ha really had no hope whatsoever.

"That’s all old news from ten years ago," a black-haired dog with a face full of vicissitudes said beside him, "Of this year’s Innate pups, how many come from noble families? And how many from humble origins? Plus... the Dog Kings have agreed, so what’s the use of you objecting, huh? Want to get yourself taken care of?"

At the mention of the Dog Kings, even Huang Xie dared not talk back, only letting out a few whimpers to express his dissatisfaction.

’Damn it... Looks like I really can’t stay in the clan any longer. Do I really need to go and rely on Mr. Su... Sigh, where do I put this old face of mine... No, wait, we the Quanrong Clan don’t care about that, a dog’s face can be put wherever it wants...’

While Huang Xie was lost in thought, already considering how to cling to Su Daoshi’s coattails and beg piteously, a string of names entered his ears.

"Taishan, Bian Cong, Da Ba, Er Ha... woof, these are the ’Quanrong Warriors’ selected this year, let’s cheer for them, woof woof!"

Instantly, barks erupted from all around, raising quite a ruckus.

"Huh?!"

Huang Xie thought he’d misheard, "What did I just hear? Er Ha made the list too? Has that dumb dog learned to sneak and scheme now?"

He started to question his whole life.

But looking at Er Ha on the stage, showing that classic dumb expression, Huang Xie knew he was overthinking it.

...

After the grand celebration.

Huang Xie immediately used up favors from past relationships to find a somewhat influential ’friend’.

"Woof woof... Qi Jun, what the hell is going on?"

His friend was a purebred Quanrong female with a white poodle head. She smiled softly at his question, her voice turning gentle, "I should be congratulating Huang Jun, though. While wandering away from home, you’ve met a nobleman."

"Nobleman?!"

Huang Xie was full of question marks.

While he was gallivanting from place to place, he was always scrabbling at the bottom of the ladder. Meet a nobleman, my ass?

His only good friend and master, Su Daoshi, was barely into his Daoist training; he couldn’t have influenced the Quanrong Clan’s decisions, could he?

"Just yesterday, the clan received an urgent letter from Fufeng. It was after reading this letter that the Old Priest decided to add Er Ha’s name to the list at the last minute, even bumping off a scion of a noble family..."

Qi Jun said with a hint of mystery.

"Who sent that letter?" Huang Xie was even more confused.

"It bore the official seal of the Great Protector’s Mansion, but there was only one sentence inside, ’a man becomes enlightened...’"

Qi Jun seemed to show off, "We’ve studied the literature of the Yan Han Empire, after all. We’re aware of the saying, ’when a man becomes a god, even his dogs and chickens ascend to heaven...’"

"Could it really be... Mr. Su?"

Huang Xie murmured, "He actually used his relationship with the Great Protector for us. This kindness, this sentiment, we’ll never forget... Fortunately, there’s Er Ha. If it goes to the ancestral lands and can awaken its Bloodline Power, it’s as good as beginning its Daoist path, and one day it will surely be able to help Mr. Su."

"Woof woof!"

At that moment, Er Ha came running back with its tongue hanging out, excitedly barking, "Uncle, guess what news I heard... After Mr. Su began his Daoist path, he traveled to the Central Plains, stumbled into a huge opportunity, not only successfully joining something called the Tiger Sect but also became a Divine Power Practitioner!"

"Tiger Sect?"

Huang Xie was thoroughly befuddled. After asking the dogs beside him, he finally slapped Er Ha on the head, "It’s the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect! You can say that around me, but dare to say it outside, and the Daoist Officials will skin you!"

After his outburst of anger had passed, he too paused, then smiled with relief, "Mr. Su has succeeded in his Daoist pursuits, and we should be happy for him. And to think he hasn’t forgotten us. Truly, when one becomes a god, even his dogs and chickens ascend to heaven..."

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