The Prehistoric World's Iron Eater Beast
The Jiuli tribe.
Beneath the altar made of black stones.
A "Iron Eater Beast" with round ears, a short tail, and black and white markings was curled up in the corner.
The bear's face was filled with utter despair.
He, Xiong Tie, was originally a panda keeper at a zoo in the 21st century.
He woke up to find himself in the Prehistoric World, having become an "Iron Eater Beast".
It also comes with an unreliable [Myriad Realms Roulette System].
The system description is simple: use "points" to participate in a lottery, with prizes being random.
It could be a wisp of Innate Spiritual Qi, a broken Lingbao, or even a "Great Dao Comprehension Fragments".
The ways to earn points...
To participate in or alter the course of major events in the Prehistoric World era.
"Major events... I'm practically a rare animal kept in captivity, what am I supposed to do with this?"
Xiong Tie scratched at the virtual turntable interface that only he could see with his paws, utterly despondent.
The center of the wheel displayed his current meager score: 10 points.
A 10-pull requires 100 points, and a single pull also requires 10 points.
In other words, he only has one chance.
"Never mind, let's give it a shot!"
Xiong Tie made a firm decision, focusing his attention on "single draw".
The turntable spun rapidly, casting a dazzling display of light and shadow, before finally settling slowly on a rather drab-looking square.
[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained: <First Turn Profound Technique>]
A wild and scorching cultivation method for blood and qi surged into Xiong Tie's mind.
At the same time, a faint golden halo appeared on his black and white fur.
What was originally just the body of an ordinary wild beast began to spontaneously absorb the thin baleful energy in the air.
"Huh? This technique..."
Before Xiong Tie could fully grasp the situation, heavy footsteps suddenly came from the direction of the altar.
A giant, shirtless, tattooed man with two horns on his head strode over.
Wherever it passed, the ground trembled slightly, and the grass and trees bowed low.
It was none other than Chi You, the lord of the Jiuli tribes and Great Witch Chiyou.
Chiyou's gaze was like lightning, instantly landing on Xiong Tie, especially lingering for a moment on the lingering golden aura around him.
"The Iron Eater Beast... can actually absorb malevolent energy to refine its body?"
He crouched down and placed his large, fan-like hand on Xiong Tie's head.
Xiong Tie froze, not daring to move.
"Interesting."
Chiyou grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth.
"From this day forward, you shall be my mount."
Xiong Tie: "..."
No, I haven't agreed yet!
Also, why is it a mount?! Aren't I a pet?!
Chiyou ignored his inner roar, lifted him up with one hand, and placed him on his broad shoulder.
"Follow me into battle, and your destiny will be yours in the future."
The sound was thunderous, carrying an undeniable domineering authority.
Xiong Tie leaned on Chiyou's shoulder, a new system notification popping up before his eyes:
[Participate in the "Jiuli Tribe Conquest" event, Causal Points +50]
[Current Points: 50]
He silently looked at the score, then glanced at Chiyou's muscular neck.
... Alright, a mount it is then.
At least I was involved in a "major event".
Xiong Tie squatted in the corner of the tent, watching Chiyou discuss with several Great Witch the matter of conquering the surrounding tribes.
He quietly opened the system turntable.
50 points isn't enough for a 10-pull, but it allows for 5 more single pulls.
"Smoke!"
[Ding! Gained: Cuteness +10]
[Ding! Gained: Chiyou Favorability +10]
[Ding! Gained: Jiuli Tribe Favorability +10]
[Ding! Obtained: Physical Enhancement]
[Ding! Gained: Cuteness +10]
On the last try, I surprisingly got +10 Cuteness!
Xiong Tie stared at the Shangqing the panel and a pile of messy items, his bear-like face scrunched up in a frown.
The only thing that's somewhat useful is "physical enhancement".
This prevented him from being crushed to death by Chiyou You's buttocks...
But what's with this +20 cuteness? Is he supposed to be cute enough to kill the enemy on the battlefield?!
"Hmm? It actually works that one can break through by absorbing evil energy."
Chiyou's voice suddenly rang in my ears.
Xiong Tie trembled upon hearing the sound.
Chiyou, who had paused the meeting at some point, was looking down at him with a deep gaze.
Xiong Tie hesitated for a moment, then nodded and used his paw to make a few crooked strokes on the ground.
He hasn't taken human form yet and can't speak, but he can write well.
"I know a little."
Chiyou stared at those two words, then suddenly burst into laughter, his voice echoing throughout the camp.
"Alright! We're going to war tomorrow, and you'll come with me to the front lines."
"Let those weak Human Race see what true power is!"
Xiong Tie: "..."
I'm just a panda trying to draw cards and accumulate points, why is the story progressing so fast?!
He looked at the system panel; the events section had been updated.
[Main Event: The Human Emperor's Struggle (Already Related)]
[Current Faction: Jiuli - Chiyou]
[Stage Mission: Survive the next conquest and gain 100 Causality Points]
Chiyou stopped paying attention to Xiong Tie and continued discussing with the other Great Witch the conquest of the surrounding tribes.
After the Witch-Demon, the remnants of the Witch Clan were completely assimilated into the Human Race.
Now, the Human Race are intricately divided and constantly embroiled in conflict, Chiyou feels obligated to unify the Human Race.
He acted for the Human Race, and also for his own selfish desires.
Xiong Tie listened to Chiyou and the other Great Witch talking, an extremely complex expression appeared on his face.
In the original Prehistoric World course.
Chiyou would indeed quickly unify the surrounding witch tribes by relying on his powerful military force and the bloodline of the Witch Clan.
This will create a force capable of rivaling the orthodox Human Race.
Then... he would be crushed and humiliated on the Wilderness of Zhulu by the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, who was chosen by Heaven, in alliance with Guangchengzi, Yinglong, and other forces.
Finally, the body was dismembered and the body suppressed, a truly tragic and miserable end.
Xiong Tie glanced at his faction affiliation on his system panel, then looked at the smug and commanding Chiyou You.
He tried to hold back, but finally couldn't.
Its claws scratched at the sand on the ground.
Chiyou was talking about how to conquer the surrounding witch tribes, he caught a glimpse of the black and white ball of dough swiping around again out of the corner of his eye, and raised an eyebrow.
"You Iron Eater Beast, do you have something to say now?"
The Xiong Tie claws continued to strike, and soon several lines of crooked but clear words appeared on the ground:
"Boss, let's make a deal."
"Can we stop rushing into fighting and start some ideological education first?"
Chiyou: "???"
Several Great Witch also gathered around, looking at the line of words on the ground with strange expressions.
Xiong Tie continued writing, faster and faster, as if he had been holding it in for a long time:
"I know you're strong, the Witch Clan bloodline is awesome, and your fists are hard."
"But unifying a tribe isn't just about force! What about logistics? Popular support? Strategic depth?"
"You've conquered the entire surrounding area, and it looks glorious, but you've also attracted the most hatred."
"If one day a guy named ' Xuanyuan ' jumps out, raises his arms, and accuses you of being cruel and heartless, do you think those tribes that were subdued will instantly turn against you?"
"When they unite, with their superior numbers and ample supplies, plus the shameless immortals from the Chan Sect Interception Sect their aid, even the fiercest warrior like you will be overwhelmed and killed!"
The tent was deathly silent.
The Great Witch stared at the densely packed words on the ground, then looked up at Xiong Tie, their eyes filled with the same way they were looking at some monster.
Chiyou squatted down, placed his large hand on Xiong Tie's head, and slowly rubbed it, his voice devoid of emotion:
How do you know so much?
Xiong Tie's body stiffened.
Oh no, the plot has been spoiled too much!
He quickly wiped away the line related to the Emperor Xuanyuan with his paws and rewrote it:
"I... I guessed!"
Chiyou's hand stopped on Xiong Tie's head and didn't move.
He stared at the line of words, then at Xiong Tie's small, dark-circled eyes, which seemed to radiate sincerity.
"You didn't guess."
Chiyou spoke slowly, a red light flickering in his eyes.
"What you're saying isn't something an ordinary wild beast could know."
"Iron Eater Beast, what is your origin?"
Xiong Tie felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed the increasing force emanating from Chiyou's hand.
He frantically swiped:
"Boss, spare me! I'm just an ordinary Iron Eater Beast!"
"At most... at most I might dream of some strange things occasionally!"
"Perhaps the Heavenly Dao Lord was dozing off when he let slip some heavenly secrets to this innocent little animal like me!"
Chiyou squinted at the line of words on the ground, words brimming with the will to survive.
He released his grip, stood up, and looked down at the trembling Xiong Tie.
"Then tell me, what happened to that ' Xuanyuan ' from your dream?"
Xiong Tie hesitated for a moment, then wrote carefully:
"He... he later became the Co-Lord of the Human Race, one of the Three Sovereigns, blessed with great fortune, and had a multitude of disciples and followers, living a very comfortable life..."
Chiyou remained silent.
The only sound inside the tent was the breathing of the people inside.
Suddenly, Chiyou turned around and said to the Great Witch:
"The integration of the witch tribes will be postponed."
"Send someone to make contact; if we can talk, then we should; offer benefits, share land, and arrange marriage alliances."
"What I want are the real ' Jiuli,' not a bunch of slaves who dare not speak out against their anger."
The Great Witch exchanged glances, but still bowed. "Yes, Chief!"
Chiyou then turned around, looked at the dumbfounded Xiong Tie, and grinned, a smile that contained a hint of ferocious pleasure.
"You had a good dream."
"From now on, give me a good 'dream' every night before bed."
Write down whatever you dream about.
Xiong Tie: "..."
[Ding! Host has revealed key information, slightly altering the "Jiuli Expansion" process. Causality score +200]
[Current Points: 200]
[Warning: The host has revealed a heavenly secret, increasing the karmic entanglement with "Xuanyuan," and may face corresponding calamities and backlash in the future.]
Xiong Tie's face scrunched up as he looked at the system notification.
Oh no, we're really on a sinking ship now.