Chapter 16

Tang San looked up at Wang Yanfeng, observing the man who was clearly showing signs of aging, with a pained look in his eyes.

Qiu Jing's child, also his child! Their child had also failed the awakening test, just like the five children today.

That was why he had been so determined and worked so hard today, hoping that more children could survive.

"Teacher! Thank you." Tang San bowed deeply to Wang Yanfeng.

Despite being a god-king in his previous life, and despite Wang Yanfeng being a lowly existence even in this Wind Wolf Town, the actions Wang Yanfeng had taken to preserve a spark of humanity had earned his approval. Even though they had only known each other for a day.

With his divine consciousness, Tang San could feel the sorrow and genuine emotions in Wang Yanfeng and Qiu Jing's hearts. In this world, he finally had a home.

He didn't sleep all night. Tang San didn't practice either, as the image of the altar kept appearing in his mind. This night, he didn't go out. The seeds of hatred were deeply planted in his heart, but the warmth the Wang couple had given him made him cherish it even more. At this moment, he couldn't act rashly. He needed to have absolute certainty and plan an escape route for the people in this house before he could take action.

In the early morning, Qiu Jing had prepared breakfast early.

After a night's rest, Wang Da, Wang Er, and Wang San were clearly in much better spirits. They ate the relatively abundant breakfast with great satisfaction, their faces beaming.

Tang San looked somewhat listless, and Ling Muxue's eyes were swollen, her gaze somewhat呆滞.

Wang Yanfeng seemed to have returned to normal. After eating, he had the five of them stand in front of him.

"Starting today, I will teach you. Every morning, I will teach you cultural subjects and some knowledge about the continent. The next morning, I will test you on the previous day's content. Those who fail will be punished. In the afternoon, I will teach you the cultivation of the Wind Wolf transformation to help you improve as quickly as possible. Over the next three years, you will have no rest and must work hard every day. Only then will you have a chance to survive after three years. Do you understand?"

"Uh-huh." Wang Da, Wang Er, and Wang San all nodded. Here, they felt as if they had come to an unprecedented paradise, where they didn't have to work and could eat their fill, which already made them very satisfied. Although they could be said to be not very intelligent, humans are naturally clever, so they roughly understood that their fate had changed. They also understood Wang Yanfeng's words about the test in three years. Failing meant death, just like yesterday's test.

Wang Yanfeng brought out a blackboard and began writing on it, teaching the five of them the characters of this world, one by one.

Among the five, the only one who had some knowledge of these characters and could write a bit was Ling Muxue. Tang San could speak but couldn't write, after all, he had been a small slave for eight years!

On the first day, they only learned ten characters, ten basic and simple ones. Then, Wang Yanfeng began to describe the Spirit Continent.

"On our Spirit Continent, there are two main regions: the region controlled by the Demon Clan and the region controlled by the Spirit Clan. The Demon Clan calls themselves the Holy Clan, and the region they control is called the Tianyu Empire. The Spirit Clan is also called the Spirit Clan, and the region they control is called the Richen Empire. The names of the countries differ among the various clans. In the future, I will mostly refer to them as the Holy Clan and the Spirit Clan to distinguish them."

"The origin of the Spirit Continent is unknown. According to the history recorded by the two clans, it is said that there were once the Ancestor Demon and the Ancestor Spirit in this world. They created the Demon Clan and the Spirit Clan, the Holy Clan and the Spirit Clan. The Holy Clan and the Spirit Clan were born with powerful abilities and gradually became stronger by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Over time, powerful demons and spirits emerged. The two powerful clans, with their unparalleled strength, ruled the vast Spirit Continent. The Holy Clan and the Spirit Clan have a certain interdependent relationship, so although there are conflicts, the overall balance is maintained. Their strengths are also roughly equal, which is why they rule separately."

"The Holy Clan mainly controls the northeastern part of the Spirit Continent, while the Spirit Clan controls the relatively warmer southwestern part. Each clan has many major cities, ruled by powerful demons and spirits. At the center of the border between the two clans, which can also be considered the center of the entire Spirit Continent, there is a Holy Spirit City. This is the largest city on the Spirit Continent, home to the most powerful demons and spirits. The size of this city is said to be unimaginable."

Tang San and the others listened to Wang Yanfeng's lecture, even Ling Muxue, who was still grieving, was captivated. Her mother was just a slave, so her knowledge was limited. What Wang Yanfeng was saying was like a story to them, but it was the first time they were exposed to the vast world outside.

"The Demon Clan has eight major cities, and the Spirit Clan has seven. Including the Holy Spirit City, the two clans have a total of sixteen major cities. Only the most powerful demons and spirits have the right to rule these major cities. The weaker ones form villages and towns centered around the major cities, organized by clan. The villages and towns vary in size; our Wind Wolf Town is one of the smallest. The Wind Wolf Clan itself is not very powerful, and our lineage is a marginal one within the Wind Wolf Clan, so we are even weaker."

"What about humans? Are we humans everywhere?" Tang San asked.

Wang Yanfeng looked at him and then slowly nodded, saying, "Yes, we humans are spread throughout the entire Spirit Continent. In terms of numbers, we are even more numerous than the Demon Clan and the Spirit Clan combined. Among the slave races, we are the largest."

"We humans have no innate abilities and are physically weak. Compared to the Demon Clan and the Spirit Clan, who are born with innate abilities, we are truly very weak. Some powerful demons and spirits are even born with fifth or sixth-level strength, and can break through to the ninth level when they reach adulthood, developing into even more powerful beings."

"Although we are weak, we reproduce quickly. We also have a certain level of intelligence, can follow more complex instructions, and have some creativity. And... " At this point, his expression twisted slightly, "our meat is good."

"So, we can be used as slaves, and for some demons, we are even livestock. They keep us in large numbers. In their eyes, we are a lowly existence. But very strangely, when powerful demons and spirits reach a certain level of cultivation, or are naturally very powerful, they can transform into our form. I have only heard about this; although I have been to major cities, I have never seen it."

"According to legend, human slaves in the Spirit Clan's territory have a better life because most spirits do not eat meat and are relatively less cruel. Moreover, under certain circumstances, there can be some integration between humans and spirits. Therefore, the human vassals in the Spirit Clan's territory have a higher status than us. And it is said that there are some with considerable strength."

"That's enough for today. If I say too much, you won't remember it. After you go back, write the characters I taught you today ten times each and memorize them carefully. Tomorrow, there will be a test, and those who fail will be punished. Go."

The morning class ended. From Wang Yanfeng's lecture, it was clear that although his knowledge had its limitations, he was undoubtedly well-versed and knowledgeable among humans. Listening to his lecture, especially the part about the Spirit Continent, was very helpful for Tang San.

He wanted to find his wife from his previous life, and to do that, he first needed to understand this world.