Xia Kang: Martial uncle, may I ask you a favor?

"Brother Qian."

"Disciple greets Master."

Thunder Qilin and Xia Kang quickly bowed, and the three people and three demons behind them also bowed in greeting.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

No need for formalities.

Cao Youqian glanced at the three humans and three demons. Wherever his gaze fell, the three humans and demons trembled involuntarily. Seeing this, he smiled slightly and said, "Alright, no need to be so nervous. I won't eat people. Please introduce yourselves."

After exchanging glances, the three humans and three demons stepped forward first, a silver-feathered eagle demon. "Junior Ying Li greets senior."

Immediately afterward, a black bear demon said, "Junior Xiong Da greets senior."

The tiger demon said, "Junior Hu Dazhuang greets senior."

After the three demons finished speaking, the three Human Race cultivators stepped forward together and said, "Junior Tian Qi, Yao Xin, Ying Si pay their respects to Senior."

No need for formalities.

Cao Youqian paused for a moment and continued, "Have you all come here to become my disciples, or is there something else?"

Upon hearing the words "become a disciple," the three humans and three demons' eyes lit up. They hadn't previously considered becoming his disciples, after all, this person could suppress evil spirits. They exclaimed in unison:

"We came to pay our respects to you, senior, but now, seeing your Peerless power, we wish to become your disciples."

Cao Youqian's lips curled up slightly as he smiled and said, "Alright, whatever your original purpose was in coming to see me, since you all now wish to become my disciples, I will give you that opportunity."

As soon as he finished speaking, he casually pointed and seven Dao Light flew into their sea of consciousness, and a cultivation technique slowly appeared in their minds.

Such methods naturally stunned the three humans and three demons present. In their view, only the Shaman God possessed such miraculous abilities, and choosing to become his Shaman God was indeed the right decision.

Cao Youqian continued, "Starting tomorrow, you will begin cultivating according to the techniques I have taught you. Once you have mastered the basics, come back to me. Whoever masters the basics first will be the second senior brother, and so on. Do you understand?"

They all said in unison, "We will obey our Master's command."

"You may cultivate on any of the peaks of the Five Elements Mountain, but you must not approach the Demon Lake. If you are bewitched by the Devil God within, even I cannot save you."

Cao Youqian paused for a moment and continued, "Alright, if you have nothing else to do, you can all go back and cultivate."

Just then, Xia Kang stepped forward from the crowd and respectfully said, "Master, all the hundred races under the Poison Dragon's command want to submit to you. I wonder if you would be willing to rule this territory?"

"Of course."

Cao Youqian agreed without hesitation. After a moment's thought, he continued, "Everything remains the same except that you don't need to offer sacrifices to the Human Race. Also, every year on this day, my Tyrant Fist Holy Land will recruit disciples. Anyone who wishes to become my disciple can come and participate in the test."

Xia Kang replied, "Master is wise."

Cao Youqian waved his hand. "If you encounter any problems in the future, go to your Uncle Thunder Qilin. If he can't solve them, I will naturally step in."

After saying that, he leaped into the water and swam towards the bottom of the lake, leaving the group of cultivators stunned in place.

Thunder Qilin said, "Alright, stop watching. Your master's power is beyond the comprehension of you juniors. Let's find a place to stay first."

"Promise."

After the cultivators responded, they all departed, except for Ying Li, whose gaze lingered on the lake for a moment.

Snap!

Thunder Qilin smacked it on the head and said, "Why are you still looking? The terrifying being down there is something even Half-Step Demon Emperor like myself fears. If you go down, forget about seeing that Devil God, even the poisonous water in this lake will leave you with nothing but dust."

Upon hearing this, Ying Li's greed vanished instantly. It had a bright future ahead of it and couldn't afford to perish in such a place.

The following day, Xia Kang and Thunder Qilin appeared outside the Five Elements Mountain to inform all living beings of Cao Youqian's orders.

Upon hearing that the powerful being was willing to protect them, excited expressions appeared on their faces.

An Human Race asked, "Young man, may I ask what that esteemed person's title is? We may erect a statue in his honor."

The other creatures of the hundred races nodded in agreement, looking at Xia Kang with anticipation. However, this question truly stumped Xia Kang, as he did not yet know the title of his master.

Thunder Qilin, standing to the side, said, "Remember this: the master of this Tyrant Fist Holy Land is the Ancestor of Body Cultivation. If you ever come to pay your respects in the future, simply state this title."

Ancestor!

This word sent shockwaves through the cultivators of all races. They never expected this new big shot to be so powerful. However, the stronger the big shot was, the more advantageous it would be for them. With such a powerful figure who did not need to sacrifice living beings, they felt much more at ease.

After the hundred races of beings had retreated, Xia Kang bowed to the Thunder Qilin and respectfully said, "Master, could you do me a favor?"

Tell me about it.

Thunder Qilin had a good impression of Xia Kang, and would naturally help him with anything that was within its capabilities.

Xia Kang said, "Uncle-Master, I am the only one from our Great Xia Tribe has come here. I intend to convey Master's orders back to the Great Xia Tribe, and I hope you will protect me."

His journey to Five Elements Mountain was fraught with hardship and danger, and he almost lost his life. Even now that he has become a disciple of his master, he dares not say that he can return safely.

"No problem."

Thunder Qilin opened its mouth and said, "Are you going to jump up here yourself, or will I carry you in my mouth?"

"I'll jump up myself."

Looking at his martial uncle's gaping maw, Xia Kang would be lying if he said he wasn't afraid. However, he believed his martial uncle wouldn't eat a junior like himself, so he leaped into the Thunder Qilin's mouth.

Thunder Qilin didn't shut up, and continued, "Give me the way, and I can reach any distance within Wanli in a single breath."

"Good."

Xia Kang pointed southwest and said, "Uncle-Master, our Great Xia Tribe is in the southwest. You'll see the tribe after crossing a Long River."

"Knew."

After speaking, Thunder Qilin transformed into a bolt of lightning and disappeared from the spot. In the blink of an eye, it arrived at the bank of a large river in the southwest, where a small city came into view.

The moment it appeared, alarm bells suddenly rang throughout the city, and the Human Race outside the city rushed into the city. The man and the Qilin could clearly hear the shouts of the people in the city.

"The monsters are coming!"

"The monsters are coming!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xia Kang looked at Thunder Qilin with a helpless expression and said, "Uncle-Master, please don't take offense. Our Great Xia Tribe has never seen anyone like you before."

Thunder Qilin placed Xia Kang on the ground and said, "Boy, I naturally won't stoop to the level of these ants. I'll take you across the river first and explain things to them."

"Good."

Xia Kang agreed without hesitation, but he quickly regretted it. He saw his Uncle Lei open his mouth, pick him up, and flick him away, sending him flying towards the other side of the river...