Demon Beast Clan, Nine Jade Mountain, Emerald Lake.
Flying through the skies were gigantic Red-Scaled Winged Naga beasts, their crimson scales shining brightly beneath the sunlight as they glistened in the light. Their gigantic wings stretched far and wide, stirring up powerful winds with every flap.
It was a breathtaking sight, reminding everyone once again that the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan was known as the most strikingly beautiful Demon Beast clan in the Immortal Tortoise Realm.
This gigantic Red-Scaled Winged Naga, whose size easily surpassed that of a house, was none other than Chi Zhenxiong himself. Following in his wake were several elders of the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan, along with Chi Mei and the four other participants in the inheritance trial.
For added security, he personally accompanied Chi Mei and the others to Nine Jade Mountain, ensuring that the great clans wouldn't dare make a move against his granddaughter.
WOOSH!
With another flap of his wings, Chi Zhenxiong began descending toward the ground, having already spotted the ten-millennia mist completely covering the entire Emerald Lake.
Surrounding it were hundreds upon hundreds of Demon Beast experts from various clans. Some of them belonged to a group Chi Zhenxiong was extremely familiar with.
Chi Zhenxiong's appearance attracted the gaze of many Demon Beasts. Those who had no enmity with the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan bowed their heads in respect.
Reverting to his human form, Chi Zhenxiong returned everyone's greetings with a simple nod before heading toward a group of Demon Beasts who seemed especially excited to see him.
"Brother Zhenxiong, you've arrived! I knew you'd be here, so I came too. Hahaha!" A boisterous laugh rang out as a middle-aged man with a bulky build and a large, whale-like tail hurriedly approached Chi Zhenxiong and pulled the other man into a bear hug.
"Ah, I'm glad to see you too, Brother Yuanhai. I see you brought quite a number of your younger generation to enter the inheritance trial."
As soon as Chi Zhenxiong finished speaking, Hei Yuanhai let out another laugh. Behind him stood several youths belonging to his Profound Ocean Orca Clan.
"I can't help it. This lot insisted on joining despite my warnings to them. Since they were so determined, who am I to stop them? In the end, we of the older generation need to let the younger generation spread their flippers! Hahaha!"
Chi Zhenxiong could only shake his head, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
"Hmph, no wonder the entire Nine Jade Mountain is shaking. Your loud voice is causing the whole mountain to tremble."
The two men looked toward the newcomer who had joined their conversation. She appeared to be in her thirties and carried an air of elegance. Her silver hair extended down to her lower waist, and her appearance was perfectly exquisite, as though she had been carved from a piece of fine jade. She was a breathtaking beauty whose appearance caused countless eyes to linger on her.
Trailing behind her were ten young girls. They wore identical robes, making it difficult to distinguish their appearances from one another.
"Ah, there you are, Sister Qingya. You're looking much prettier than the last time I saw you. Did you make yourself up knowing you were going to see me?" Hei Yuanhai teased, earning a sharp glare from Shui Qingya.
"Brother Yuanhai, should I inform your wife that you're trying to flirt with me again? Is the last beating still not enough?" Shui Qingya retorted, successfully drawing a laugh from Chi Zhenxiong.
"Brother Yuanhai, you might be in danger here," he jokingly warned, earning an awkward smile from Hei Yuanhai.
"Brother Zhenxiong, I would like to thank you for providing us with that thing. Because of it, our Pure Water Dragon Clan has also benefited greatly," Shui Qingya said meaningfully.
What many didn't know was that the cure Xue Hui had given to Chi Zhenxiong was not only capable of stabilizing the physiques of the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan. It also had the effect of opening all the meridians within a Demon Beast's body, increasing their cultivation speed by leaps and bounds.
"Ah, don't mention it, Sister Qingya. We slave clans need to look out for each other. You, Brother Yuanhai, and Brother Tianyu have all helped me in my times of need. If it weren't for the three of you, I wouldn't have been able to reach the Heavenly Fate Realm," Chi Zhenxiong said sincerely.
"He's right, Sister Qingya. Why act so formal? We're all siblings here."
This time, the trio jumped in surprise at the sudden interjection of Bai Tianyu, who had appeared out of nowhere.
"You! Damn donkey, how many times have I told you to stop showing up unannounced? You're gonna give us a heart attack!" Hei Yuanhai complained while clutching his chest, trying to calm his racing heart.
"Woah! Brother Yuanhai, relax. It's not my fault that you three are so slow. We of the Holy Cloud White Dash Clan have legs that are faster than lightning. We move fast and walk lightly; we can't help being so swift," Bai Tianyu joked.
"Brother Tianyu, you're fully aware that Brother Zhenxiong could easily catch you if he used his Heavenly Fate Realm strength, right?" Shui Qingya said with a deadpan expression.
"He could, but if Brother Zhenxiong used his Heavenly Fate Realm strength, that would just be bullying the weak, am I right?" Bai Tianyu said, wiggling his thick eyebrows, causing them to resemble a pair of dancing caterpillars.
His antics made Chi Zhenxiong, Shui Qingya, and Hei Yuanhai look at each other before bursting into laughter.
Their sibling-like antics showed just how close the bond between the four clans was, which was hardly surprising. The Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan, Profound Ocean Orca Clan, Pure Water Dragon Clan, and Holy Cloud White Dash Clan were the last four remaining slave clans that had survived centuries of oppression at the hands of the Demon Beast Clan and the great clans. If Chi Zhenxiong hadn't reached the Heavenly Fate Realm back then, these four slave clans would have shared the same fate as the other slave clans that had been annihilated.
Before they could continue their friendly banter, an oppressive aura descended upon everyone. Quick to react, Chi Zhenxiong immediately released his own spiritual energy, negating the suppressive force and preventing it from harming everyone around him.
"Bastard Chi Zhenxiong! Hand me your granddaughter and that bastard of a friend of her! They need to be cut to pieces for harming my son!" Niu Kuang roared, his voice shaking the entire Nine Jade Mountain and causing the other clans to tremble in fear.
Hearing this, Chi Zhenxiong snorted and flicked his sleeve, sending an overwhelming pressure in Niu Kuang's direction.
BOOM!
Niu Kuang, who had lost himself in his rage, was too late to react to Chi Zhenxiong's soul attack. He was struck directly in the chest, causing him to fly through the air like a kite cut from its string before crashing violently to the ground.
BANG!
"Since you want to hurt my granddaughter, let's see if you have the capability to do so, Niu Kuang" Chi Zhenxiong said coldly, killing intent leaking from him.
Niu Kuang coughed up a mouthful of blood as his soul core was shaken by Chi Zhenxiong's soul attack. Although the two of them were both Heavenly Fate Realm experts, Chi Zhenxiong had a more solid foundation, making Niu Kuang's strength far inferior to his.
Before the conflict could escalate beyond control, another oppressive aura descended upon everyone. This time, even Chi Zhenxiong found himself powerless against it.
"Are the two of you going against the Demon God Sect's rules? If so, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Both Niu Kuang and Chi Zhenxiong were struck by an ocean-like pressure, causing blood to trickle from the corners of their mouths.
"P-Patriarch Zhu Long, this bastard Chi Zhenxiong and his granddaughter harmed my son. How can I stand by without seeking justice for him?" Niu Kuang pleaded, his voice filled with indignation.
"Niu Kuang, don't make me repeat myself. The Demon God Sect forbids all Heavenly Fate Realm Demon Beasts from fighting and killing each other. If you truly want to take revenge for your son, then do it inside the ten-millennia mist. Chi Zhenxiong's granddaughter is here, which means she's going to enter. Both of your sons are going to enter as well, so what's stopping them from taking revenge?"
Chi Zhenxiong growled upon hearing Zhu Long's imposing words. He wanted nothing more than to leap forward and smash Zhu Long's head into the ground.
But even so, he remained where he stood. Despite how angry he was, he knew full well that he couldn't do anything against Zhu Long other than sending him a murderous glare.
Not only was Zhu Long the patriarch of the most powerful clan in the Immortal Tortoise Realm, but his strength far surpassed his by a wide margin.
"Good, good. That was indeed a clever move," Niu Kuang said as he got back on his feet. He then used his spiritual pressure to amplify his voice.
"Listen up! To everyone entering the ten-millennia mist, I'll offer a hefty reward to anyone who brings back the head of a member of the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan. And for anyone who delivers Chi Zhenxiong's granddaughter to my son during the trial, I'll offer ten times the reward!"
His words caused a tense silence to permeate the area. Then, one by one, looks of savagery appeared on the faces of some of the youths present. Their eyes burned with greed as they looked at Chi Mei and the other members of the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan as though they were eyeing prey.
Chi Mei, who had come fully prepared to face any challenge during the inheritance trial, found herself unnerved as everyone's eyes turned toward her. Her heart pounded as she felt an overwhelming pressure beginning to drown her.
Clasp!
But before she could react, a warm sensation enveloped her hand, followed by an inexplicable sense of security that spread throughout her entire body. Looking at the owner of said hand, she found Xue Hui standing beside her in his Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan form, giving her a reassuring smile.
He then swept his gaze across everyone with a cold look before releasing a terrifying killing intent that was enough to make those who had been looking at the Red-Scaled Winged Naga Clan with hostility choke on their breath.
"Go on. Hunt us down. I welcome anyone who wishes to die by my hand," Xue Hui declared coldly, his voice carrying across the Nine Jade Mountain.
End of Chapter 145
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