Central Plains.
As the most expansive region in the entire continent, the Central Plains itself is divided into five smaller regions: 'Southeast, Northwest, and Central'.
Among them, the North Region of the Central Plains is the poorest and most backward area in the entire Central Plains.
This is because more than half of the North Region of the Central Plains is desert, with a hot climate, harsh environment, and very poor living conditions.
But even so, the North Region of the Central Plains is still much more prosperous than other places outside the Central Plains.
Because this is the Central Plains.
The cultivation resources here are much better!
Cultivation resources are the ultimate factor determining whether people are willing to live and develop here!
Huangshi City.
This is the city closest to the Northwest Continent.
Everyone who travels from the Northwest Continent to the Central Plains via the spatial teleportation array must emerge here.
Teleportation array exit.
Spatial ships flew out one after another, accompanied by rumbling sounds.
This is also a symbol of strength, wealth, and status.
The more impressive the spatial ship, the better their status and strength.
Ships of all sizes emerging would attract many gazes.
However, most spatial ships were about twenty to thirty meters long, with even the larger ones only reaching around a hundred meters.
Until,
a deafening roar emanated from within the teleportation array.
Immediately after, everyone saw the most magnificent and luxurious ship they had ever witnessed slowly fly out.
It was many times larger than their spatial ships!
This ship was, of course, Xiao Li's xuanwu ship!
"Central Plains, we're finally here."
On the ship, the three of them looked at the vast North Region of the Central Plains before them, feeling a sense of emotion.
After spending so many days on the spatial ship, they had finally reached their destination.
"Let's go."
Xiao Li put away the xuanwu ship, and the three of them flew towards the distance.
His first destination was clear—Tianbei City!
...In the desert, a merchant caravan was moving rapidly.
Seeing the huge canyon faintly appearing ahead, Han Chong, the Han Family elder in the caravan, shouted loudly,
"That's Myriad Snake Canyon ahead. Everyone, be vigilant and stay sharp!"
"Yes!"
All the guards responded loudly, gripping their weapons tightly, wary of any potential accidents.
Everyone knew that a notorious snake-person resided within the Myriad Snake Canyon ahead.
If a normal caravan passed through Myriad Snake Canyon, they would only need to pay a certain toll fee.
But this time, their caravan was different.
Han Chong came to the second carriage in the caravan and whispered to the person inside,
"Miss, we're almost at Myriad Snake Canyon. You must hide well later and absolutely not expose your whereabouts."
A soft 'hmm' came from inside the carriage.
Soon, the caravan slowly entered Myriad Snake Canyon.
The first half of the journey was smooth.
Just as Han Chong thought they could pass through uneventfully, an accident still occurred.
Dense, agile figures suddenly appeared in the dense forests on both sides of the cliffs, followed by huge rocks falling from the mountains ahead and behind, blocking both ends of the canyon.
"Hehehe, you think you can just slip by? You're underestimating this lord too much."
Subsequently, a dark green figure flew above the canyon.
The newcomer had a snake head and a human body, with scales covering his skin, looking very bizarre.
But his aura was that of a genuine Dou Huang!
The master of Myriad Snake Canyon, the Demonic Snake Xia Mang!
Seeing him, Han Chong's expression changed slightly, but he quickly forced a fawning smile and said,
"Commander Xia Mang, you jest. How could we think of slipping by? We understand the rules."
"This is our tribute. Please accept it, Commander."
He casually flicked out a purple crystal card.
Xia Mang caught the purple crystal card and nodded in satisfaction,
"Not bad, you're quite sincere."
"I've received the fee, your goods can pass."
"However, the person in the second carriage must stay."
Han Chong's face changed before he could even be happy, due to Xia Mang's last sentence.
"Little beauty, come out. This lord smelled your fragrance from afar," Xia Mang said with a wicked smile.
Everyone's expressions changed.
As expected, she was discovered!
Then, the second carriage exploded, and a beautiful figure unfolded her Dou Qi wings, hovering in mid-air.
It was a woman, exceedingly beautiful, with a cold demeanor and skin like snow, a top-tier beauty.
Xia Mang's eyes went wide with desire.
"Hahaha, this lord knew there would be a great harvest this time."
"Such a beautiful woman, this lord hasn't encountered one in many years."
Xia Mang's eyes could not hide his lust.
" obediently put down your weapon and surrender, come back with this lord, and this lord will let you experience what true earthly bliss is."
"Filthy!"
Han Xue's pretty face was filled with fury. She took out a long sword from her storage ring, and with a flap of her wings, she transformed into a fierce shadow, thrusting towards Xia Mang.
"It seems you're also eager to return with this lord, rushing into my arms like this."
Xia Mang casually waved his hand, unleashing a powerful stream of Dou Qi.
With a crisp clang, the long sword in Han Xue's hand instantly shattered into countless pieces.
She was forced to retreat repeatedly, a trace of fresh red blood spilling from the corner of her mouth, forming a stark contrast with her snow-white skin.
Han Xue was merely a Dou King.
While Xia Mang was a Dou Huang!
The two were not on the same level at all!
Seeing this, Han Chong on the side quickly shouted,
"Xia Mang, we are from the Han Family of Tianbei City! Aren't you afraid that the Dou Zong expert of our Han Family will come to settle accounts with you?!"
His words successfully caught Xia Mang's attention.
"The Han Family of Tianbei City... indeed, they are troublesome."
"However, in this Myriad Snake Canyon, not even the Jade Emperor himself could do anything to this commander, let alone your small Han Family."
"No one can stop this lord!"
Xia Mang's figure surged, and he reached out a large hand towards Han Xue.
"Little beauty, come back with this lord!"
Han Xue wanted to dodge, but Xia Mang's speed was simply too fast; she had no chance.
Just as she was about to be caught by this filthy thing.
Suddenly, an arc of light flashed across in front of Han Xue.
It was as if space itself had been sliced.
The next moment, Xia Mang's body was directly split in two, dying on the spot!
Silence.
The entire scene fell silent.
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard; no one saw what happened.
Han Xue stared blankly, unable to react.
Until a handsome figure in white appeared before her, like a ray of light in the darkness, illuminating her.
"Are you alright?"
Xiao Li's smile was as warm as sunshine, instantly shining into Han Xue's heart.
She had once fantasized that one day, her destined one would appear before her like a hero, saving her from suffering.
Now, her dream had come true.
Looking at the handsome and dashing face before her, Han Xue's heart couldn't help but pound fiercely...