Chapter 559: Cai Lin, Urgent Arrival
On the vast Chibi Plains of the Northwestern Continent.
"Whoosh!"
The Chibi Plains were desolate, with only the constant howling of the wind. Suddenly, violent spatial ripples appeared in the air. Soon after, a massive black hole, dozens of meters wide, slowly materialized in the sky.
As the black hole appeared, ripples surged from within, and one by one, figures stepped out of the void, slowly landing on the plains.
There were around 20 to 30 people in the group, all seemingly ordinary. However, anyone with sharp senses would have been terrified to feel the faint but overwhelming aura of power emanating from them.
"So, this is the Northwestern Continent..."
An elder in the Yuan Mansion uniform scanned the surroundings with some curiosity before respectfully turning toward the silver-eyed youth in the group.
This group, unsurprisingly, was Mo Yu and his followers, who had come from Yuan Mansion to the Northwestern Continent.
"Lord, we seem to be on the northern side of the Northwestern Continent. Since the Grand Elder's spatial wormhole didn't have a precise coordinate, it could only roughly transport us to this continent," said a white-haired elder beside Mo Yu as he pulled out a detailed map of the Northwestern Continent from his storage ring.
On the map, nearly half of the continent was marked with a ferocious lion's head, representing the Lion Nether Sect. A smaller portion of the map was marked with the characters "Flame" and "Snake," denoting the territories controlled by the Flame Alliance and the Snake-People Empire.
"There's no time to waste. Let's move," Mo Yu said, glancing toward the northwest. With a light tap on the ground, his figure shot forward, transforming into a streak of light.
Behind him, the sound of the wind echoed as the others followed closely.
Sky Serpent City, Capital of the Snake-People Empire
Since the Snake-People Empire was founded under Queen Medusa's leadership, the former capital of the Jin Yan Empire had been renamed Sky Serpent City, marking the official rise of the Snake-People's rule.
Thanks to Mo Yu's guidance, Cai Lin adopted a policy of peaceful coexistence between the Snake-People and humans. Supported by Yuan Mansion, the Snake-People Empire grew rapidly, and Sky Serpent City became one of the most prosperous cities on the Northwestern Continent.
At the center of Sky Serpent City stood a magnificent palace complex, with a particularly grand palace in its heart.
Inside the grand hall, many Snake-People and human experts sat, but no one spoke. A heavy atmosphere hung over the hall.
At the head of the hall, a woman in a red dress lazily leaned back in her chair. Her cold and enchanting face showed traces of weariness.
However, her alluring eyes still carried the pride and authority of a ruler, an aura that not even time could diminish. This unmistakable pride could only belong to one person in the Snake-People Empire—Queen Medusa, Cai Lin herself.
Boom!
Suddenly, thick clouds covered the sky above Sky Serpent City, and deep thunder rumbled, echoing across the land for miles.
The residents of the Snake-People Empire all raised their heads, their faces filled with fear as they looked at the ominous sky.
For the past six months, the Snake-People Empire had been under constant siege. Although they had repelled each attack, it had come at a cost. Nearly all of the Northwestern Continent, except for the neighboring Jia Ma Empire, had fallen under the control of the Lion Nether Sect. Sky Serpent City was the only remaining stronghold of the Snake-People Empire.
The residents watched anxiously. They knew that the longer the siege lasted, the harder it would be to hold out. Worse, the Lion Nether Sect's assaults were growing stronger with each attack. The situation was becoming increasingly desperate.
Outside Sky Serpent City, the thick black fog slowly began to recede.
As the fog cleared, it revealed an endless sea of figures, a massive army that stretched as far as the eye could see. Deafening battle cries erupted from the army, shaking the heavens.
Inside the palace, Cai Lin's tired expression hardened. She stood and said in a deep voice, "The enemy has returned. Prepare for battle."
Just as she rose, Qing Lin hesitated briefly before saying, "Sister Cai Lin, why don't you rest a little longer? Sister Little Doctor Immortal and I can handle them."
Cai Lin paused, her beautiful eyes sweeping over Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal. She shook her head. "No, the Snake-People are my people. I must face this threat personally. But thank you both for coming to help from so far away."
Little Doctor Immortal shook her head and said, "No need for thanks. The Northwestern Continent is my homeland too. The Lion Nether Sect's actions have angered many. Those who stand for justice won't let them do as they please. Besides, you don't need to worry too much. I believe Mo Yu will arrive soon."
"Mo Yu..." Cai Lin softly murmured, biting her red lips as the image of a silver-eyed youth filled her mind. She became lost in thought for a moment.
The mere mention of his name seemed to lift her spirits. A faint smile appeared on her face as she said, "Very well. I'll wait for him to return."
With that, Cai Lin leapt forward, leading the charge out of the palace. Behind her, the eight commanders of the Snake-People Empire, along with Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal, followed closely.
On the city walls of Sky Serpent City, the defenders breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing their reinforcements arrive.
All eyes turned to the center of the wall, where a graceful figure stood proudly.
The woman wore a set of tight-fitting red armor that accentuated her snake-like curves. Her cold and alluring face showed no sign of weakness, even in the face of this dire situation.
Over the years, this beautiful yet dangerous woman had led the Snake-People in establishing their empire, becoming one of the most formidable forces on the Northwestern Continent. Under her leadership, the once homeless Snake-People had carved out a place for themselves.
To many Snake-People, Cai Lin was irreplaceable. Her prestige even surpassed that of previous Snake-People clan leaders. In some ways, not even Snake Uncle, the strongest warrior of the Snake-People, could take her place.
Boom!
Just as Cai Lin arrived at the walls, deafening drumbeats echoed from the black fog in the distance.
One by one, figures emerged from the fog, floating in the sky and releasing powerful auras that filled the entire battlefield.
In the sky, a large, muscular middle-aged man with a golden blade slung over his shoulder stared at Cai Lin on the city wall. His eyes glowed with a strange heat as his booming voice echoed across the land.
"Haha! Medusa, have you made your decision? Will you surrender to my Lion Nether Sect, or shall we slaughter every last soul in your Snake-People Empire?"
Hearing his domineering laughter, Cai Lin's long, narrow eyes flashed with coldness. She stepped forward, her voice calm and unwavering despite the tense situation.
"The Snake-People do not fear death," Cai Lin said coldly.
With the support of Yuan Mansion, the Snake-People Empire had grown strong. Even when they had been weak, surrounded by multiple empires, they had never considered surrender. Now was no different.
"Medusa, you know that the Snake-People Empire is just clinging to its last breath. Your strength can't compare to ours. But if you marry me…" The blond man's gaze burned as he looked at Cai Lin's voluptuous figure.
"Activate the formation!" Cai Lin interrupted with a look of disdain, not even allowing him to finish.
"Yes!"
At her command, a low chorus of voices responded.
In the next moment, a massive energy barrier enveloped the entire fortress, standing between the two armies.
The blond man frowned as his voice was met with silence and an energy shield. After a moment, he raised his hand and shouted, "Medusa, you've given up your last chance! Everyone, attack!"
"Kill!"
At the sound of his command, the massive army surged forward like a tidal wave, roaring as they charged toward the city walls.
Feeling the murderous intent filling the air, the defenders on the wall tightened their grip on their weapons. Some archers began firing their arrows from a distance.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
A barrage of massive arrows shot out like a black cloud, raining down upon the Lion Nether Sect's army. Screams of pain rang out as the arrows struck, leaving devastation in their wake.
The battle had barely begun, yet the brutality and bloodshed were beyond anything the defenders had imagined. The death toll on both sides was rising by the second.
"Attack! Break the energy barrier!"
After some time, the blond man, Shi Tian, noticed that his troops had been unable to breach the fortress. He showed no sign of concern, as these foot soldiers were mere cannon fodder to him. The real threat was the powerful experts in the sky.
With a wave of Shi Tian's hand, around 20 Dou Zun (Battle Venerable) experts moved forward, forming a semicircle as they approached the fortress.
In unison, they unleashed powerful streams of Dou Qi, which soared into the sky before crashing down on the energy barrier.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The relentless bombardment caused ripples to spread across the energy shield.
Finally, after repeated attacks from the 20 Dou Zun experts, the barrier shattered with a loud explosion.
At the same time, the 20 Dou Zun experts became fully visible to everyone.
Upon seeing them, the expressions of Cai Lin and the others on the wall changed. These powerful fighters were the ones who would decide the outcome of the battle.
Boom!
The 20 figures walked through the air, their auras calm and deep. Archers tried to shoot them down, but the massive arrows exploded before they could even reach them.
"Charge!"
As they neared the wall, the 20 experts stopped and summoned their vast Dou Qi. Their combined power formed a colossal energy beast, over a thousand meters long.
The beast snorted two streams of white mist from its nostrils before charging straight at Cai Lin and the defenders.
It was clear that the Lion Nether Sect intended to wipe out the entire upper echelon of the Snake-People Empire in one strike!
Seeing this, Cai Lin's face paled, and she quickly ordered, "Everyone, attack together!"
In an instant, Cai Lin unleashed her Dou Qi, forming a colorful protective barrier in front of her. Behind her, the eight commanders of the Snake-People Tribe, along with Qing Lin and Little Doctor Immortal, channeled their Dou Qi to reinforce the barrier.
But the beast moved too quickly. In the blink of an eye, it crossed the sky and slammed into the barrier with terrifying force.
Boom!
At the moment of impact, the world seemed to fall silent. Then, the barrier began to shake violently as ripples of energy spread outward from the point of collision.
Suddenly, with a loud bang, the colorful barrier shattered under the combined power of the 20 Dou Zun experts.
As the barrier broke, Cai Lin's face turned pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. The eight commanders and the two women behind her were also pale, with blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
The 20 Dou Zun experts of the Lion Nether Sect sneered as they prepared to unleash another attack, intending to obliterate Cai Lin and her allies.
Just as Cai Lin, Qing Lin, and Little Doctor Immortal gritted their teeth, preparing for a final stand, a tall, slender figure suddenly appeared in front of them. With a single hand, he stopped the massive energy beast in its tracks.
The next moment, the newcomer smiled gently, his face calm. He glanced back at the shocked Cai Lin and the others, his soft voice reaching their ears.
"I'm here. Leave the rest to me."
(End of Chapter)
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