The Coiling Dragon Plane.
The Yulan continent. The Kingdom of Fenlai. Wushan township.
This little town was located in the easternmost part of the kingdom, not far from the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts. It wasn't very large, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was a large village.
The sun rose from the east, and the warm sunlight pierced through the trees, leaving behind mottled spots of light on the bluestone roads.
At this moment, on an empty field, a group of children who had just finished their physical training were gathered around a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man's name was Hillman. He was the captain of the Baruch clan's guards, and a powerful warrior of the sixth rank.
"Uncle Hillman, we've all finished our training. You promised to tell us about the legendary Four Supreme Warriors." One of the children shook Hillman's arm.
"All of you, come over here."
Hillman waved his hand towards the group of children. His half-exposed upper body was covered with saber scars and sword scars.
"Wonderful!"
The group of children immediately sat down in the meditative position, all of them resting their chins on their hands, their eyes filled with eagerness.
"In our continent, warriors are divided into nine levels. Above warriors of the ninth rank are the Saint-level combatants. There are very few Saint-level combatants, but every single one of them is an awe-inspiring, powerful existence! They can cause enormous icebergs to melt, cause boundless seas to roar with rage, cause towering mountains to crumble, cause cities with millions of people to be destroyed, and cause countless meteors to fall from the skies! They are invincible, supreme existences. "
Speaking to this point, Hillman paused, his gaze sweeping across the group of children. "In front of a Saint-level combatant, even dozens of warriors of the ninth rank working together are no match for him. The difference in levels isn't something that can be made up for by numbers. However, there are exceptions, and that is the Four Supreme Warriors! "
"The so-called Four Supreme Warriors are the Dragonblood Warriors, the Violetflame Warriors, the Tigerstriped Warriors, and the Undying Warriors! When the Four Supreme Warriors reach the ninth rank, they have the power to battle against Saint-level combatants! When they reach the Saint-level as well, they become invincible existences amongst the Saint-level combatants! "
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Under the gleaming gazes of the group of children, the middle-aged man methodically narrated the stories of the Four Supreme Warriors.
"Uncle Hillman, when do you think I can become a Saint realm expert?" At this time, a six or seven year old boy stared at Hillman with wide eyes.
"Young master Linley, Lord Hogg is calling for you. It seems he has something important to tell you." Before Hillman could answer the boy's question, a plainly dressed man ran over.
"Father, why are you looking for me?"
The little boy mumbled and waved at Hillman. "Uncle Hillman, I'll come look for you later!"
The boy's name was Linley. His full name was Linley Baruch. He was the owner of the entire Wushan township, and the eldest son of the Baruch clan.
The Baruch clan was an extremely ancient clan. In the past, it had been extremely prosperous.
However, after thousands of years of decline, only three members of the clan remained. Patriarch Hogg Baruch and his two sons, Linley and Wharton.
"Big brother, hug me."
As soon as Linley returned to his residence, a two or three year old child, who couldn't even walk properly, came running up to him with his chubby little hands.
"Wharton, what did you learn today?" Linley picked up little Wharton and laughed.
"Big brother, today I did some cleaning. First, I used a linen cloth to wipe the floor. Then, I wiped the chamber pot. Finally, I wiped Daddy's bowl. "
Little Wharton looked at Linley with his pure, unadulterated eyes. He looked very innocent.
"No matter what, you can't tell Daddy about these things." Hearing little Wharton's words, Linley's eyes widened.
And then, after playing with little Wharton for a while, he ran into the ancestral hall.
Within the ancestral hall, a middle aged man was seated at the head of the table. On the table next to him, there was some tea, as though he was waiting for someone.
"Father, what business do you have with me?"
Linley arrived at the ancestral hall. Seeing the middle aged man's luxurious robes, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
Normally, his father would dress very simply at home. Why was he dressed so formally today?
"Linley, you are now six years old. It is time for you to learn about the affairs of our Baruch clan."
Hogg rose from his chair. After closing the door to the ancestral hall, he lit several rows of candles. Instantly, the ancestral hall was brightly lit.
Under the illumination of the candles, the rows of memorial tablets on the counter were particularly eye-catching.
"Father, are you finally willing to tell your child?" Little Linley's hands were tugging at the corners of his clothes, clearly nervous.
He had asked this question more than once, but his father had always replied that the time wasn't right. Who would have thought that on the day he officially turned six, his father would voluntarily tell him?
"Linley, have you heard of the legendary Four Supreme Warriors?" Hogg looked straight at little Linley.
Little Linley nodded solemnly. "Your child has heard Uncle Hillman speak of them. They are the Violetflame Warriors, the Tigerstriped Warriors, the Undying Warriors, and the Dragonblood Warriors! "
"Correct! What your father is going to tell you is that the Four Supreme Warriors actually represent four ancient clans. But our Baruch clan is an ancient clan that contains the noble blood of the Dragonblood Warriors! "
Hogg's face was filled with pride, and his tone was filled with absolute pride. He continued in a clear voice, "Our Baruch clan has existed for five thousand years. In the entire Kingdom of Fenlai, you won't be able to find a clan that has existed longer than ours! "
"What? We are a clan of the Dragonblood Warriors! "Linley's mind suddenly buzzed.
"Linley, take a look at these spirit tablets and see what is written on them."
Hogg walked to the counter and selected several spirit tablets. Biting his index finger, he dripped a drop of blood onto each tablet, then handed it to little Linley.
Shortly afterwards, the spirit tablets began to be filled with tiny characters, as though they were recording something.
Linley accepted the spirit tablet and stared at it. As he did, his frail body suddenly trembled.
[Baruch. The first Dragonblood Warrior of the Yulan continent. Year 4560 of the Yulan calendar. Baruch battled against a Black Dragon and a Titanic Frost Wyrm at the gates of Linnan City. In the end, he slew both the Titanic Frost Wyrm and the Black Dragon, and his fame shook the world. Year 4579 of the Yulan calendar. Baruch battled against a Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor at the North Sea. That day, the waves of the sea were unceasing, and the city was destroyed. After a day and night of fierce battle, Baruch finally slew the Nine-Headed Serpent Emperor. In the end, he established the Baruch clan, and became the first clan leader!]
[Ryan Baruch. The second Dragonblood Warrior of the Yulan continent. Year 4690 of the Yulan calendar. In the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts, he defeated and subdued a Saint-level Gold Dragon, becoming a Gold Dragon Saint Knight! Year 4697 of the Yulan calendar …]
[Hazard Baruch. The third Dragonblood Warrior of the Yulan continent. Born in year 5360 of the Yulan calendar. In his first battle at the Mountain Range of the Setting Sun, he battled a Saint-level Bloody-eyed Maned Lion, defeating it and forcing it to flee. His name shook the world …]
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"Lord Father, they … are they really my ancestors?!"
Linley stared in a daze at the records of the spirit tablets. He couldn't help but gulp. After recovering from his shock, the blood in his body began to boil.
He had never imagined that his own clan would be one of the legendary Four Supreme Warriors, the Dragonblood Warrior clan!
"But Lord Father, since our clan is a clan of the Dragonblood Warriors, how did we end up like this? Are you a Dragonblood Warrior? "After his excitement, little Linley seemed to have realized something, and he immediately asked.
Faced with little Linley's questioning gaze, Hogg shook his head, a look of resignation on his face. Sighing, he said, "In our Baruch clan, if a descendant wishes to become a Dragonblood Warrior, the most important thing is the density of the Dragonblood in their veins. The higher the density, the higher the chances of becoming a Dragonblood Warrior. However, after so many generations, the density of the Baruch clan's bloodline has grown thinner and thinner. Slowly, the Baruch clan began to decline. "
Speaking to this point, Hogg looked expectantly at little Linley. "Of course, this isn't absolute. Occasionally, there will be one or two descendants with a very high density of Dragonblood in their veins. Linley, you are already six years old. According to the rules of the clan, it is time to test the density of your bloodline. "
"How do you test it? If the density of my bloodline is high, does that mean I can become a Dragonblood Warrior? "Little Linley looked expectantly at Hogg, eager to test it out.
"This is a Dragonblood Needle."
After speaking calmly, Hogg waved his right hand, and a twenty centimeter long silver needle appeared in his palm.
Little Linley glanced at the silver needle. As though he knew what to do, he stretched out his small, white hand.
"Ancestors, bless us! If the Baruch clan continues to decline, perhaps one day, the Dragonblood Warrior lineage will cease to exist! "
Hogg was even more nervous than little Linley. His eyes were fixed on the Dragonblood Needle, which had already pierced into little Linley's arm.
Slowly, the Dragonblood Needle began to glow with a red light. But this red light lasted for less than five seconds before suddenly dimming, until the red light completely disappeared.
Alas …
A faint sigh escaped Hogg's mouth.
"Daddy, is the density of your child's bloodline not high enough to become a Dragonblood Warrior?"
Hearing Hogg's sigh, little Linley raised his head, clenched his fists, and bit down on his lips, as though he was trying hard not to let his tears fall.
Seeing little Linley's red eyes, Hogg's heart ached. He immediately held little Linley in his arms, comforting him. "Don't be sad. Even if you can't become a Dragonblood Warrior, as long as you train hard, in the future, you'll become a powerful warrior, just like Uncle Hillman."
"Right. Your child will work even harder! Even if I can't become a Dragonblood Warrior, I'll still become a powerful warrior! "Little Linley rubbed his red eyes, nodding his head heavily.
Rumble!
Right at this moment, a series of rumbling sounds could be heard.
In the next instant, the entire ancestral hall began to shake violently, as though an earthquake had occurred. Tables, chairs, counters, and everything else were all knocked over.
"Linley, you stay here. Don't go anywhere! Father will go outside and see what's going on! "
Frowning, Hogg hid little Linley under a thick table, then stumbled out of the ancestral hall.
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