Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 502 - 253: Repay Grievances Directly! Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night! (7600 words)_1
"He’s definitely gone mad!"
Everyone was discussing in shock, their eyes filled with confusion and disbelief as they stared at Xiang Shan.
He was the noble Ninth Son of the Earth Magic Elephant Clan, a Pure-blooded Creature. Even though he wasn’t well-regarded within his clan, he was still a demon among demons. He was a born leader, and his status was as different from a Foreign Demon’s as the clouds are from the earth. Why would he take a whipping for a Foreign Demon?
Most importantly, they clearly didn’t know each other; this was their first encounter. They didn’t seem like old acquaintances at all.
"Young Master..." The Foreign Demon shielded by Xiang Shan was also stunned. He foolishly stared at the scene, disoriented, his mind a complete blank. He couldn’t understand why Xiang Shan would do such a thing.
Only the dozen or so prodigies who had come with Xiang Shan and the hundred-plus Foreign Demons who had just been rescued from the Demon Battle Arena had a general idea of why he did it.
"The Young Master is truly virtuous! He is personally practicing the path he adheres to: all demons are equal, and it begins with him!"
"The Ninth Son is truly a first-class, honorable demon!"
"We can’t call him Ninth Son anymore, that’s belittling. We should call him Pope!"
The demons discussed this tumultuously with tears brimming in their eyes. They felt they had followed the right person; Xiang Shan was using his own body to enact the Holy Scripture passed down by Lord Nicholas.
"Xiang Shan, what in the world are you trying to do?" Jueyuan stared at Xiang Shan. He suddenly couldn’t comprehend this young man whom the Earth Magic Elephant Clan had given up on cultivating.
"If the fury in your heart is not yet spent, you may continue," Xiang Shan said, letting out a long breath. He ignored the wounds on his body, his gaze calm as he looked at Jueyuan, appearing as if he were shrouded in an invisible radiance.
"Madman, a damned madman... If you want to protect this worthless thing, then go ahead. I don’t want it anymore!" Jueyuan cursed, throwing down the whip and turning to leave.
He couldn’t actually keep attacking Xiang Shan like this. Whipping him once was an accident, but continuing was a different matter. Even if Xiang Shan didn’t fight back, the Earth Magic Elephant Clan behind him was not to be trifled with. One had to consider the master before hitting his dog.
Moreover, Xiang Shan was of the direct bloodline of the Earth Magic Elephant Clan. He was once their most dazzling prodigy before his light dimmed. Even if he couldn’t become the number one of the younger generation, he was sure to eventually join the high echelons and become one of the clan’s top powerhouses.
If it were a fair fight, that would be one thing; being less skilled was no excuse, no matter the circumstances. But this madman, Xiang Shan, had no intention of fighting back. He had even withdrawn his Demonic Qi shield, looking as though he were seeking death. If he truly died by his hand, this was a blood debt... one he could never repay!
Jueyuan departed, cursing and sputtering. He appeared irascible, but to the spectators, it looked more like he was fleeing in disgrace.
"Pope!"
"Young Master!"
Behind him, a group of Foreign Demons swarmed forward, concerned about Xiang Shan’s injury.
He had taken the whip squarely. His opponent had struck in a fit of rage, and Xiang Shan had no intention of resisting. The lash ripped his flesh open, carving a wound so deep and terrifying his bone was visible.
Fortunately, Xiang Shan’s physical resilience was already considerable. He quietly circulated his Demonic Qi, and after a few moments, the injury had eased significantly.
"Young Master, you risked your life to save me. I, Chihuo, am endlessly grateful and don’t know how to repay you! From now on, my worthless life is yours, Young Master. Whatever you command, I will do without a second thought!" the rescued Foreign Demon said, his eyes welling with tears. For the first time in his life, he felt the sensation of being cared for and protected, and a warmth flowed through his entire body.
"What’s this talk of repayment? You should be happy that from now on, you are free!" Xiang Shan said with a smile.
"Young Master... why exactly did you help me?" the Foreign Demon named Chihuo asked again. He still couldn’t understand. He was a complete stranger to Xiang Shan, so what had he ever done to deserve such help?
The surrounding crowd of demons also pricked up their ears. Their gazes were fixed on Xiang Shan, expectantly awaiting his answer. They wanted to know the answer, too.
"We are all forsaken demons, adrift in this world. Why should our meeting require a prior acquaintance? The beings of our Demon Realm suffer. Born into this vast world, our lives are as fleeting and beyond our control as mayflies. If we do not help our own people, who can we expect to help us? The other races?"
His voice was neither loud nor soft, just loud enough to reach the ears of every demon in the crowd. They felt a jolt in their minds, and their scalps tingled.
We are all forsaken demons, adrift in this world. Why should our meeting require a prior acquaintance?
"Well said, so incredibly well said!"
"The Ninth Son of the Earth Magic Elephant Clan possesses great wisdom! Those words speak directly to our hearts!"
"We demons are already struggling to survive at the very bottom. We should support and help each other to make it further!"
"It’s just a pity that so few understand this truth. Those who rose from our ranks and became successful now turn around and bully their own people, wholeheartedly acting as lapdogs for others..."
Everyone began discussing passionately, their bodies trembling. They felt Xiang Shan’s words had reached the depths of their hearts and stirred their very spirits.
"Alright, it’s getting late. Let’s head back," Xiang Shan said, rising. He bowed to the surrounding crowd and prepared to leave with his people.
However, in the next moment...
THUD!
"Please, Young Master, accept us! From now on, our bodies shall be your body, and our souls shall be your soul. We will give our lives for you without a second thought!" a demon cried out as he knelt, his voice clear and resonant.
"Me too! Ninth Son, please accept me! My strength is average, but I’m tough. I can shield you from fatal blows!" a bull-headed demon said gruffly.
THUD! THUD!
More and more people knelt, as if the act were contagious. Before long, over ninety percent of the Foreign Demons on the street were kneeling, begging Xiang Shan to take them into his service.
