The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 273

Chapter 273: Two Insect Orifices

The second youth hurried forward, pressing his palm onto the statue with an excited expression. Like before, the Fire Ant bronze statue flickered several times. Ultimately, a dimly lit point appeared at the statue's head.

The Sixth Elder nodded, "Lie Luan, half an Insect Orifice, barely qualified. Move to the right."

The young man was overjoyed, bowing repeatedly to the chieftain and the elders before moving to the left.

"Half an Insect Orifice counts? Perhaps there are some secret methods that can expand an Insect Orifice, though only slightly. If there's no Insect Orifice at all, there's nothing that can be done."

Chu Xuan watched the proceedings with deep interest. A foreign yet self-consistent cultivation system was indeed intriguing.

Above, Lie Xiu sat with the elders, casually observing the youths while chatting.

"Elder Lie Feng, your child Lie Fei is doing well, one Insect Orifice, and the second one almost reaching half," Lie Xiu commented with a smile to an elderly man beside him.

The other elders congratulated Lie Feng, who smiled proudly yet humbly replied, "The boy is naturally ambitious, fortunate to have opened one Insect Orifice. If he had none, I fear he might despair."

He added, "I think Elder Lie Wu's Lie Yong is very likely to open two Insect Orifices."

The other elders agreed, "Yes, Lie Yong dared to touch Yao insects when he was just born, dug up Grey Earth Worm nests at five, and tamed two Grey Earth Worms by himself at ten. He's bound to open two Insect Orifices!"

"Besides Lie Wu's Lie Yong, the chieftain's Lie Jia also shows incredible talent at such a young age."

"Ah, let's hope there are several children with two Insect Orifices this time. It's been ten years since we last saw one."

The elders continued their intermittent chat, each discussing the children they favored.

Hearing their conversation, Lie Xiu's expression dimmed. Yes, the Fire Ant Tribe hadn't seen a child with two Insect Orifices for ten consecutive years. If this trend continues, the tribe might face a leadership gap.

The surrounding smaller tribes were already eyeing the fertile cave territories controlled by the Fire Ant Tribe with covetous intent. Should the Fire Ant Tribe show any sign of weakness, these tribes would undoubtedly press their advantage.

After a while, an excited shout erupted from the crowd. The Sixth Elder exclaimed, "Lie Yong, two Insect Orifices! Plus half an Orifice! Very good, very good!"

All eyes turned to see two bright spots shining intensely on the Fire Ant bronze statue, and a third spot halfway lit.

The handsome young Lie Yong immediately displayed a smug look. The other youths looked on with envy.

The elders all congratulated Elder Lie Hei effusively. "Congratulations to Elder Lie Hei! With this, the resurgence of our Fire Ant Tribe is hopeful! A possessor of two Insect Orifices is destined to advance to the rank of a Silver Insect Master! Lie Yong will surely take over the mantle of chieftain!"

Lie Hei laughed triumphantly, glancing sideways at Chieftain Lie Xiu with a gleam in his eye.

Lie Xiu, however, showed little reaction to Lie Hei's provocation. He had watched Lie Yong grow up; it would have been more surprising if he hadn't opened two Insect Orifices.

Yet, it was unfortunate that following Lie Yong, four consecutive individuals were found without any Insect Orifices, casting a shadow over the elders' moods.

Suddenly, Elder Lie Feng spoke up, "Xiao Huo is promising; he tamed a Black-Back Worm at five. He's definitely capable of opening two Orifices, perhaps even standing shoulder to shoulder with Lie Yong."

Lie Hei scoffed, "Xiao Huo? That boy was caught sleeping in Master Zhu's class just a few days ago! Ever since his father disappeared, he's become increasingly arrogant. I think it's high time his privileges were revoked!"

Lie Xiu frowned, "Elder Lie Hei, your words are rather biased. Xiao Huo has always been diligent. It's his excessive training that leads to fatigue."

The other elders blinked but echoed Lie Hei's sentiments, "Elder Lie Hei is right. Xiao Huo shows such disrespect even to Master Zhu, clearly, he has given up on himself."

"I think it's a waste for such a child to live in a red-brick house. It would be better given to the family of the Sixth Elder."

"That's inappropriate to say..."

A strange surge of energy poured out from the statue, flooding into his body. In no time at all, the energy returned to the statue. _{fɾēewebnσveℓ.com}