Human Race Divine General

"How many days have they been running?"

Di Xin lay on a lounge chair made of warm jade, yawning out of boredom.

"Great King, it's been five days. My foolish son led the way, and each of them drank a full three large bowls. Alas!"

E Lai watched his son happily carrying stones on his back and wished he could cover his face with his hands.

"But, Great King, you haven't gone to court in five days. Is it really okay?"

"Chaoge is still here, isn't it? What's the rush? Besides, the court is nowhere near as interesting as these little ones."

Di Xin tossed three stones, each weighing about twenty pounds, into the baskets on the backs of Yin Hong, Yin Jiao, and Mo Xuan.

"Continue, this is the price of gluttony and indulgence."

"You few little ones, have some too."

E Lai chuckled as he skillfully tossed several stones, each weighing about ten pounds, into the baskets of the remaining children. Of course, his own daughter, Fang, received a twenty-pounder.

It wasn't that his own son was easier to handle, but rather that the other children had poor foundations. Even with the nourishment of the Phoenix Broth, they couldn't withstand a sudden increase in pressure.

"The Crown Prince and the Second Prince are exceptionally talented, perfectly inheriting the Great King's bloodline. Among everyone, they absorb the power from the broth the fastest! As for the other children, my foolish son still has the worst roots."

Fang had begun my rigorous training at the age of three. In terms of foundation, she was the most solid among the children, and her strength was originally the greatest.

But now, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince had not only caught up to but even surpassed Fang's physical fitness. Even the other children were rapidly closing the gap with her.

As for Mo Xuan, despite his slave origins, he possessed such high talent. Although he still lagged behind everyone else, his body was absorbing nutrients like he hadn't eaten in over a decade!

"Your child is the most hardworking."

Di Xin sat up and looked at the group of children before him:

"You've digested it enough. Come over here."

"Father King!"

"Master!"

The children stood in a line, panting. Despite five days without rest, their eyes were still bright and showed no fatigue.

"I will now teach you my newly created cultivation method. However, this method of cultivation is rather special, as it is still theoretical and has never been practiced by anyone before."

Di Xin pushed himself up with his hands, his eyes no longer showing any hesitation:

"Using the destiny of the Human Race as a foundation, incense as nourishment, standing on the land of the Human Race, relying on the hearts of the common people, and gathering the power of thousands to transform a region into a Divine Domain to protect the Human Race. This is what it means to be a Human Race Guardian Divine General!

Remember this sentence, engrave it firmly in your hearts. This is the only mission you have, born of the Human Race, born into this world.

Next, I will plant the destiny of the Human Race within you, allowing you to take the first step on this path.

Mo Xuan, you first."

"Yes, Master."

Mo Xuan put down his basket and walked in front of Di Xin, lowering his head slightly.

"Are you ready?"

Di Xin's lips curved slightly, and his previously open and upright aura suddenly became much darker. In his hand, the Kongtong Seal quietly appeared. Within the nine-dragon clasp, a ray of bright light slowly emerged, dazzling and warm, like returning to the womb.

This ray of light was the seed of destiny, and also the medium that completely bound his own destiny with the destiny of the Human Race.

Di Xin flicked his left hand, and the bright light from the Kongtong Seal flew out, transforming into a delicate character "人" (Ren - Human), which Di Xin held between his fingers.

"It's okay, it'll be quick."

Di Xin narrowed his eyes and placed his left hand on Mo Xuan's forehead. The character "Human" completely entered his forehead, directly engraving itself onto his soul.

The next second, starlight erupted from Mo Xuan's body. A dense beam of starlight descended from the sky, hitting Mo Xuan's head and entering his soul, washing over the engraved character "人" on his soul.

"Heh heh, too late!"

Di Xin grinned sinisterly, and the Kongtong Seal shone brightly. A golden dragon coiled and ascended, transforming into a golden light that enveloped the entire Chaoge city, remaining unmoved no matter how the starlight washed over it!

"No matter who you are, I must thank you for giving me, Di Xin, such an excellent disciple."

"Hmph!"

The starlight suddenly dissipated, and the sky returned to clear. Mo Xuan opened his eyes in confusion. Had he just... fallen asleep?

"Master, what is this?"

"It's nothing. The next step of cultivation isn't here. Are you prepared for hardship?"

Di Xin tapped Mo Xuan's little head. Not bad, worthy of a head tempered by starlight, the sound was crisp and clear, and it felt great!

"Master, for this disciple, that is just ordinary life."

Mo Xuan rubbed his head and smiled, revealing a row of white teeth. Starlight twinkled on his teeth, and the character "person" appeared between his eyebrows.

"Next, Hong'er, Little Jin Zha, Little Mu Zha, Tian Lu, the four of you come together."

Shielding Mo Xuan behind him, Di Xin made a gesture with his left hand, and four "person" characters floated in his palm.

"Coming, coming!"

"That's so cool, he must be really strong!"

"Mhm!"

Having witnessed the extraordinary phenomenon surrounding Mo Xuan, the four youngsters were already filled with excitement. Now, hearing Di Xin call to them, they naturally bounded out with cheers.

"Great King, be careful!"

A fierce gust of wind appeared out of nowhere, sweeping up the four little ones as if to carry them away. However, a hidden golden light blocked its path.

"What audacity, demon! To forcibly snatch children in broad daylight, and right before my eyes!"

Di Xin roared, and a colossal Black Bird materialized above Chaoge. Its golden eyes scanned the entire city, instantly discovering the anomaly!

"Kongtong Seal, go!"

"Human King, why must you interfere? We Daoists mean no harm. Fan Tian Seal!"

--Boom!

The two great seals collided in mid-air, emitting brilliant, auspicious colors and a myriad of soaring clouds. It was a breathtakingly beautiful sight, silent yet representing the most potent killing arts below the level of Saints in this world.

The next moment, a Green Willow appeared in the air. Its crystalline branches swayed in the wind, and with a mere gentle sweep, it separated the two treasure seals, sending the Kongtong Seal flying back into Di Xin's hand.

"Why are you Daoists not enjoying peace in the mountains, but instead coming to my mortal world to snatch children?"

Di Xin grinned. The Destiny Black Bird swooped down, caught the Kongtong Seal in its beak, and hovered behind Di Xin.

"I am Guang Chengzi. Greetings, current Human King."

Four Daoists of varying appearances emerged from the void, each stepping on lotuses, exuding an extraordinary presence.

"I am Chi Jingzi."

"I am Manjushri!"

"I am Ci Hang. These children under the Human King have a karmic connection with us brothers. We ask the Human King to grant us face and fulfill our wish; it would be a beautiful tale."

"Oh? And what if I refuse?"

Di Xin took a step forward, his expression suddenly turning cold:

"This is Chaoge!"