Chapter 547: All Evolve! The Transformed Subhuman Races!

Facing a crisis of racial extinction, Dimiugos could subjugate large numbers of subhumans and send them to attack the Holy Kingdom; now, Shengzai could do the same.

Even compared to Dimiugos’s terrifying rule, Shengzai at least offers the carrot and the stick.

Among subhumans, survival of the fittest was always the norm; the Four-Legged Beast tribe had long assumed they would eventually become human slaves.

Yet they never expected that Shengzai would truly keep his word—he first provided them with vast quantities of food and supplies, then revealed an incredible miracle that transformed their entire tribe!

Originally, the Four-Legged Beast tribe, as Shengzai had said, were subhumans—but in appearance, they bore almost no resemblance to “humans.”

Yet under Shengzai’s “power of evolution,” these creatures retained their lower bodies in four-legged beast form, but their upper bodies had shed all fur and transformed into human likeness.

Not only that—every Four-Legged Beast, including their “claws,” felt their life tier had surged dramatically.

Their level and strength had risen instantly, by more than a little!

This was truly a divine miracle!

The man before them, though outwardly human, might well be their subhuman god.

In short, after Shengzai’s actions, the entire Four-Legged Beast tribe—including their formerly rebellious chieftain, “Claw”—now revered him with absolute devotion.

Meanwhile, the three Holy Princesses, who had witnessed the entire scene, stood frozen, mouths agape, unable to react.

Had they just seen one of the Ten Subhuman Champions defeated by a single punch?

And then, right before their eyes, the Four-Legged Beast tribe underwent a transformation of their very life tier!

Not just the Four-Legged Beasts—even the Holy Princesses now doubted whether Shengzai was some kind of deity.

Strong power was one thing, but transforming an entire race—was that even possible for a human?

“Our god...”

“I am Shengzai, third prince of the Rie Yestijie Kingdom. Call me by my name, or ‘Your Highness.’”

“Then, Lord Shengzai, thank you for this boundless grace. I, Claw—Wijelagendara—swear to lead my tribe in unwavering loyalty to you.”

“And Lord Shengzai, do you wish to subjugate the subhumans of the Abriel Hills?”

“Then allow me, Wijelagendara, to conquer those subhumans for you and bring the fruits of victory to your feet.”

The same Claw who had once been so defiant was now groveling.

No surprise—subhumans worship strength. Shengzai not only possessed overwhelming power, he had granted them this grace; the entire Four-Legged Beast tribe now worshipped him utterly.

Of course, Claw had his own small ambitions.

Lord Shengzai had said he wanted to subjugate all subhumans of the Abriel Hills.

Those subhumans who submitted might also receive Lord Shengzai’s grace.

As the first chieftain to join Lord Shengzai’s side, he must curry favor now to secure his future standing.

Moreover, the Ten Subhuman Champions of the Abriel Hills had long despised one another, but since their strengths were evenly matched, they had each carved out their own territories.

Now, “Claw” was the first to receive Lord Shengzai’s grace—and his power had surged.

With such a perfect chance to show off, how could “Claw” possibly miss it?

“That works. The Abriel Hills are vast—if I went to each tribe personally, it would waste too much time.”

“Then let us split up.”

“To prevent unforeseen complications, I’ll assign you a bodyguard.”

As Shengzai spoke, he used his bond with his spirit servant to instantly summon Kanglelong, who had been feasting wildly on the streets of the Holy Kingdom.

“She is Kanglelong. If you face an insurmountable challenge or enemy, let her handle it.”

Seeing the little girl suddenly appear before him, Claw had not expected her to be his assigned bodyguard.

But as if sensing Claw’s disdain, Kanglelong glared at him with clear irritation.

When Claw saw her needle-like vertical pupils and the overwhelming aura of supreme dominance, he immediately collapsed to his knees.

Just moments ago, after receiving Shengzai’s “power of evolution,” he had been certain he would become Shengzai’s top general.

But now...

Top general? More like fermented bean paste...

His life tier had risen, yet facing this little girl, he still felt like mere prey.

If Claw wasn’t mistaken, she was a dragon—and not an ordinary one.

After giving Kanglelong her instructions, Shengzai departed with the three dazed Holy Princesses.

Once Shengzai, her master, was gone, Kanglelong immediately reverted to her true nature.

“Hey, whoever—you got any food? I was just eating when my master suddenly summoned me.”

Hearing Kanglelong’s words, Claw trembled violently—he feared the dragon intended to feast on his tribe, his face twisting in horror.

When several brave Four-Legged Beasts stepped forward, ready to sacrifice themselves to save their people, Kanglelong looked at them as if they were fools.

“Who wants to eat your filthy, stinking flesh? What if I get sick?”

“Besides, even if you’re weak, you’re now my master’s subordinates—I, Kanglelong, would never harm my master’s people.”

“I meant food—human food. You know, the kind humans eat.”

Hearing Kanglelong’s words, Claw sighed in relief and quickly forced a sycophantic smile. “Lord Kanglelong, if you want human food, I know where to find it.”

“The Ape People love human food—they’ve gathered plenty. I can take you there.”

“And Harishankara of the Stone-Eating Apes is one of the Ten Subhuman Champions—exactly one of the targets Lord Shengzai wants to subjugate.”

Originally, Claw had planned to take Kanglelong to the Serpent People first—he had decent relations with their chieftain.

But now, with this dragon-lord hungry, the Ape People would have to suffer.

After all, they were the most human-like—and they loved eating just like humans.

(End of Chapter)