Chapter 636: Holding the Line, Huang Tian the Arrogant Bird
In the Beast Domain, deep within the earth, lay the Nether Serpent's Geomantic Veins.
At the headquarters of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, a tense atmosphere filled the air. Countless members of the tribe stood watch with cold gazes, staring toward the sky outside the geomantic veins. In the distance, the skies were crowded with figures, and massive wings, like dark clouds, blotted out the sun.
"Third Elder, the Sky Serpent Clan has gone too far, daring to attack while our tribe's elite are away. If we don't do anything, we will become the laughingstock of all the tribes. Who would dare ally with us after that?"
On a towering mountain peak at the center of the Serpent Tribe's territory, a dozen figures stood. One of them, his face icy, addressed an elder standing ahead.
As soon as he spoke, others chimed in, clearly furious at the arrogance of the Sky Serpent Clan.
"Don't worry," the gray-robed elder said calmly, "I've already reported this to the clan leader. I'm sure reinforcements will arrive soon. I've heard that recently, Mo Yu defeated the Hall of Souls Master in the Great Emperor Mountain Range, and Yuan Mansion has replaced the Hall of Souls, becoming the new ruler of Central Plains. Under the leadership of our clan leader, we are now part of Yuan Mansion. I'm confident that Mo Yu and Yuan Mansion won't leave us to fend for ourselves."
"Exactly. Yuan Mansion has risen to dominate Central Plains, and our tribe played a big part in that. Many of our strongest warriors have joined them. Mo Yu won't ignore our plight. Plus, I've heard that the Hall of Souls Master was a Five-Star Dou Saint, and yet he was utterly defeated by Mo Yu. Even if Huang Tian, the Sky Serpent Clan leader, came in person, he wouldn't be much of a threat," another elder said with a smile.
"Indeed, Mo Yu is truly a genius. A few years ago, when I met him, he had just reached the Dou Saint level. But in such a short time, he's become a Five-Star Dou Saint, surpassing even our clan leader. Not only did he defeat the Hall of Souls Master, but he also led Yuan Mansion to become the dominant force in Central Plains. No wonder the clan leader said he has the potential to become a Dou Emperor and vowed to follow him. I must admit, I was short-sighted and underestimated the clan leader's foresight. How shameful," another elder remarked, shaking his head.
Hearing these words, none of the other Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe members refuted the elder's words; instead, they all nodded in agreement. After all, with Mo Yu's incredible strength and achievements, even if he couldn't break through to the legendary Dou Emperor level, reaching the Nine-Star Dou Saint level seemed highly likely. Such strength alone would be enough to dominate the continent.
"I've heard that the Sky Serpent Clan's main goal this time is the woman currently cultivating in the Nine Serene Yellow Springs. She has a close relationship with Mo Yu, so we must be extra careful to ensure that the Sky Serpent Clan doesn't disturb her cultivation," someone said thoughtfully.
"Exactly. Qi Fu, I'll entrust this task to you. Lead a group of elite warriors and make sure the Sky Serpent Clan doesn't enter the Yellow Springs. If something happens to Mo Yu's woman, you'll face both his wrath and the clan leader's anger," the third elder ordered sternly.
A muscular middle-aged man, Qi Fu, stepped forward with a serious expression and nodded. "Don't worry, Third Elder. As long as I draw breath, I won't let the Sky Serpent Clan set foot in the Yellow Springs!"
With that, Qi Fu led a large group of Nine Serene Deep Ground Python warriors toward the Nine Serene Yellow Springs.
"For now, all we can do is wait for Mo Yu and the clan leader to arrive," the third elder sighed. He knew that Cai Lin, being Mo Yu's woman, could not be harmed. Given Mo Yu's current power, even their tribe couldn't afford his anger.
Suddenly, a voice carrying a powerful aura echoed like thunder throughout the tribe: "Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe, have you made your decision? Hand over the woman in the Nine Serene Yellow Springs."
The elders' faces darkened upon hearing this. They looked toward the sky outside the mountain range, where a massive Sky Serpent flapped its wings, casting a shadow over the land. Atop the Sky Serpent stood a man dressed in purple and gold robes, exuding an aura of authority and strength. His golden eyes shone with cold majesty.
This man was none other than Huang Tian, leader of the Sky Serpent Clan.
"Huang Tian, the person cultivating in the Nine Serene Yellow Springs is Mo Yu's woman. If you harm her, Mo Yu won't let this go," the third elder said coldly.
"Won't let it go? Hmph..."
Huang Tian's eyes flashed with mockery. "Mo Yu has repeatedly interfered with my clan's plans and threatened us. He even possesses the wings of my Sky Serpent Clan. That man is already a mortal enemy of my people. If I hadn't been in seclusion, do you think I would've allowed him to live this long?"
The third elder frowned deeply. Huang Tian was being incredibly arrogant, but Mo Yu also had the backing of the Thunder Clan. If the Sky Serpent Clan provoked the Thunder Clan, even with their strength, they would pay a heavy price.
Of course, Huang Tian knew about Mo Yu's connections to the Thunder Clan, but after learning of Mo Yu's actions, he was determined to kill him. If it weren't for Mo Yu, the Sky Serpent Clan would have already replaced the Void Ancient Dragon Clan as the dominant magical beast family in the Beast Domain. All those ambitions had been thwarted because of Mo Yu, fueling Huang Tian's hatred.
Besides, although the Thunder Clan was powerful, they weren't the strongest among the ancient clans. The Soul Clan, for example, far surpassed them. Huang Tian figured that if he killed Mo Yu, he could seek the protection of the Soul Clan, rendering the Thunder Clan powerless.
"I've heard that your tribe has joined Yuan Mansion and that your clan leader Yao Ming has become Mo Yu's lackey. To think that one of the three great beast families would stoop so low—it's disgraceful. Let me cleanse this filth and save the Beast Domain's honor!"
With that, Huang Tian's body flashed, and he charged toward the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe's headquarters.
Seeing Huang Tian act so brazenly, the faces of the tribe's elders turned dark. His actions were a slap to their faces, and it was happening in front of countless onlookers.
"Form the battle array!"
The third elder's voice, cold as a blade, rang out.
"Yes!"
Following his command, nearly a hundred figures shot into the sky, their movements in sync as beams of light connected them.
"Great Serpent Formation!"
In under a minute, the array took shape in the sky—a colossal formation over a thousand feet wide. A terrifying pressure emanated from it, causing many onlookers to pale in fear.
Huang Tian narrowed his eyes slightly as he gazed at the formation. He had heard of this array before—years ago, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe had used it to slaughter many powerful enemies.
"It's a decent formation, but without your clan leader here, there's no one strong enough to control it properly," Huang Tian remarked calmly, his gaze falling on the third elder at the formation's center.
The third elder, his face grim, ignored the taunt. His hands moved rapidly, sending beams of light into the formation. The array began to tremble, gathering immense energy until it took the form of a gigantic serpent, thousands of feet long and radiating ancient power.
"Form the Heavenly Phoenix Array!"
Meanwhile, in the distance, the Sky Serpent Clan's experts moved into formation. With a unified shout, an earth-shattering screech echoed through the heavens. A massive phoenix, just as large as the serpent, spread its wings and faced off against the great snake.
Seeing these two awe-inspiring forces clash, the onlookers gasped, clearly not expecting both sides to unleash their respective clan's ultimate formations.
Huang Tian remained calm, his figure a blur as he sped toward the Nine Serene Yellow Springs.
"Attack!"
The third elder roared. The serpent, controlled by the tribe's elders, swung its massive tail, shattering the space around it as it lashed out.
Huang Tian's eyebrows twitched, but he didn't slow down. Just as the tail was about to strike him, a golden-winged phoenix from the Sky Serpent Clan's array shot through the air and collided with the serpent.
"Boom!"
A massive shockwave rippled through the sky. Huang Tian's figure flashed again, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared above the Nine Serene Yellow Springs.
Seeing this, the third elder and the other elders' faces changed, but before they could redirect the serpent, the phoenix from the enemy's array attacked them fiercely, forcing them to focus on defense.
"This is our clan's sacred land. Outsiders are forbidden!"
At the Yellow Springs, Qi Fu stood at the ready, leading a squad of elite warriors. His voice was cold and commanding.
"Hmph, a bunch of weaklings not even at the Dou Saint level. Pathetic!"
Huang Tian sneered, flicking his fingers. A golden feather shot forward, multiplying into thousands of sharp blades that pierced through the air toward Qi Fu and his men.
"Shhhh!"
The squad's defenses were shredded like paper. Qi Fu and his warriors were gravely wounded, barely clinging to life.
Ignoring them, Huang Tian's gaze shifted toward the Nine Serene Yellow Springs below. The surface of the spring had frozen over, thick layers of ice forming as cold energy poured out continuously.
"Mo Yu's woman is impressive, to be able to cultivate in a place like this."
Huang Tian was mildly surprised. Though he could freely come and go from the Yellow Springs, even he didn't dare train within its frigid depths.
"Let's get her out first," he muttered. His eyes flashed as he extended his hand, gripping the ice-covered lake. With a flick of his wrist, the thick ice began to shatter into mist.
As the ice broke apart, the lake's waters emerged once again. Huang Tian squinted, sensing a strange pressure emanating from the depths of the spring.
"Come out!"
Huang Tian's voice was cold as his hand grasped the lake. Water shot up into the sky like pillars, creating a magnificent display.
From a distance, the third elder and the others watched in horror as Huang Tian wreaked havoc on the Yellow Springs. They feared they would fail to protect Mo Yu's woman.
However, just as Huang Tian was about to pull someone from the depths of the spring, his arm trembled. His eyes shot upward, focusing on a figure approaching at lightning speed. A terrifying aura surged forth.
"Roar!"
A massive golden thunder dragon descended from the sky, unleashing a torrent of lightning that struck Huang Tian before he could react.
"Boom!"
The force of the attack sent Huang Tian flying, crashing through several mountain peaks before he finally regained his footing. His face was dark, and he glared at the source of the attack.
"You're courting death, Huang Tian, you filthy bird!" (End of Chapter)
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