"Haha, I didn't expect to encounter a Dou Wang-level warrior so soon after arriving in the Great Desert. You must be a leader of the Snake People?"
The Dou Qi biplane behind Gu He fluttered slightly as he stepped forward, smiling at the alluring snake person in the distance.
The snake person had a captivating face and an eye-catching body. Her diamond-shaped eyes shimmered with a spring-like allure.
"Who are you? Why are you here so late at night? Don't you know this place is forbidden to humans?"
Yue Mei's charming smile had faded, replaced by a stern expression. Clearly, she was not in the mood for idle conversation given the intimidating presence.
"We want to see the Queen!" Furukawa stated bluntly.
"See Her Majesty the Queen?" Yue Mei's eyes narrowed into a dangerous curve as she sneered. "The Snake People have been at odds with humans for years. What more is there to discuss?"
"If you are sensible, I advise you to leave quickly. Otherwise, when the eight leaders of the Snake People gather, the Gama Empire's strength will be significantly reduced," Yue Mei threatened.
"Looks like there's nothing to discuss!" Gu He responded firmly, not deterred by the threat. He signaled the other two Dou Wangs, who began to surround Yue Mei.
Seeing the situation, Yue Mei decided to flee.
…
On the oasis lake side, the Charming Snake Tribe's members, intimidated by the Lion King, stayed away from the oasis and only relayed information.
A sixth-level magical beast like the Lion King would likely overwhelm even Yue Mei, the most powerful leader of their tribe. Since Yue Mei had already left, the remaining Snake Tribe members could only watch warily as Gu Fei and his companions approached.
Gu Fei waited until Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin finished bathing and changed into clean clothes before setting out.
Xiao Yixian, gentle and beautiful, and Qing Lin, with her cold green eyes, both wore skirts suited for the desert, each radiating their own charm.
Despite the intense desert heat, Xiao Yixian found it troublesome. Following Qing Lin's lead, she braided her long purple hair, which now hung from her shoulders.
Gu Fei was momentarily stunned by her gentle appearance. The Little Fairy Doctor, in an open skirt revealing her fair arms, blushed as Gu Fei stared at her. She turned away, her ears reddened.
[Xiao Yixian becomes shy, and her emotion value increases by 100]
The three of them then boarded the Amethyst Winged Lion King and ventured deeper into the desert.
As night fell, a large tribal fortress appeared on the horizon, brightly lit but with an unsettling flicker of fire revealing tension.
The fortress had a high city wall with numerous arrow towers. The arrows, glowing with a lilac hue, were aimed menacingly at every corner.
However, a massive passage had been forcibly created through the fortress's defenses, and the surrounding arrow towers were shattered by an unknown powerful force.
Gu Fei noticed the destruction from a distance and speculated, "It seems Gu He and his group might have breached the fortress of the Mei Snake Tribe..."
According to the original timeline, Gu He and his group shouldn't have left yet. However, the destruction suggested that it was indeed Furukawa and his team. No other group had such strength or precision.
Gu Fei decided not to dwell on it. His presence in this world might have caused a butterfly effect, making deviations from the original plan normal.
He ordered the Lion King, "Lion King, charge forward without stopping..."
The Amethyst Winged Lion King complied, speeding towards the Charming Snake Tribe.
The guards at the fortress initially noticed nothing unusual until the huge monster appeared in the distance.
"Stop it!" someone shouted angrily.
Immediately, arrows and poisonous spears flew from the city wall.
The Lion King, disdainful, created a powerful hurricane with its wings, sweeping away the attacks effortlessly.
Gu Fei wasn't bloodthirsty; he broke into the tribe without causing harm, merely flying over the fortress without casualties.
After passing the Mei Snake Tribe, they continued their journey. Despite encountering many snake people attempting to block their way, these obstacles proved futile.
…
The next day, in the Holy City of Snake Tribe, a graceful figure reclined in a chair, tired but relieved to see a dark shadow enter the hall.
"Finally, you're here..."
The woman, noting the dark figure's arrival, sighed in relief.
"Yue Mei, what happened? Why were there three martial law orders? Are those humans so strong?"
The figure was a male snake person, with a fierce aura.
Yue Mei, glancing at him, sighed and replied lazily, "Very strong... I encountered them last night and had to flee. And there were more than just that group!"
"Oh? Do you know their exact strength?" the male snake person asked, his voice cold as he took a seat.
"One Dou Huang, three Dou Wangs, and four Dou Lings," Yue Mei said, her voice serious as she straightened up. "But the other group is even more significant!"