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Beast Region, Serene Snake Network.
The current headquarters of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan was filled with an overwhelming sense of urgency.
Countless powerful members of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan cast cold gazes toward the sky outside the vein. There, figures filled the horizon, and enormous wings spread like dark clouds, shrouding the heavens and the earth.
"Third Elder, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan has gone too far! They actually attacked while our elites are away!"
On a towering mountain in the central region of the Serene Snake Network, more than a dozen figures stood. One of them, with a frosty expression, spoke in a deep voice to an elder before him.
As soon as he finished speaking, others echoed their agreement. Clearly, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's blatant aggression had stoked their fury.
"Don't worry, I have already reported this to the Patriarch. Reinforcements should arrive soon. I've also heard that not long ago, Lord Mo defeated the Chief of the Hall of Souls at the Great Emperor Mountain Range, and Yuan Manor successfully replaced the Hall of Souls, becoming the new overlord of Central Plains.
Under the leadership of our Patriarch, our Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan is now part of Yuan Manor. With that being the case, Lord Mo and Yuan Manor surely won't sit idly by and let our clan suffer." A gray-robed elder with a rigid expression spoke calmly.
"That's right. Yuan Manor rules over Central Plains, and our Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan contributed greatly to that. Many of our strongest members were even deployed for this cause. I believe Lord Mo won't leave us to die.
Moreover, it is said that the Chief of the Hall of Souls was a Five-Star Dou Sheng, yet he suffered a crushing defeat at Lord Mo's hands. In that case, even if the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's Patriarch, Huang Tian, personally arrives, he won't be much of a threat." The previous elder smiled.
"Indeed. Lord Mo is truly a heaven-gifted genius. Just a few years ago, when I first met him, he had only just broken through to Dou Sheng. Yet in such a short time, he has surpassed our Patriarch, reaching the level of a Five-Star Dou Sheng, defeating the Chief of the Hall of Souls, and leading Yuan Manor to become the ruler of Central Plains.
No wonder our Patriarch said he has the potential to become a Dou Di and has sworn loyalty to him. I must admit, I was short-sighted and failed to see the Patriarch's wisdom. I am truly ashamed." An elder spoke, shaking his head in self-reproach.
Hearing this, the surrounding experts of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan did not refute him. On the contrary, they all agreed.
After all, with Mo Yu's terrifying strength and achievements, even if he couldn't break through to the legendary Dou Di realm, he had an extremely high chance of reaching Nine-Star Dou Sheng. At that level, he would already be an unrivaled powerhouse on the continent.
"I heard that the main reason the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan is attacking this time is because of the woman cultivating in the Nine Serene Springs. This woman has a close relationship with Lord Mo.
With that being the case, we must be extra cautious and prevent the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's experts from entering the Nine Serene Springs and disturbing Lord Mo's woman's cultivation."
"Exactly, Qi Fu, I'll leave this to you. Lead a group of elites and ensure that no one from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan steps into the Nine Serene Springs. If anything happens to Lord Mo's woman, you can prepare to face the wrath of both him and the Patriarch!"
As the voice fell, a burly middle-aged expert stepped forward. His expression was solemn as he nodded heavily and declared, "Rest assured, Third Elder! As long as I, Qi Fu, am still alive, I will not allow anyone from the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan to set foot in the Nine Serene Springs!"
After speaking, the middle-aged expert gathered a large number of warriors from the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan and swiftly headed toward the Nine Serene Springs.
"For now, we just have to hold the line and wait for Lord Mo and the Patriarch to arrive."
The Third Elder let out a sigh of relief. He knew that since Cai Lin was Mo Yu's woman, nothing must happen to her. Otherwise, with Mo Yu's current influence, even the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan would not be able to withstand his fury.
"Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan… Have you made your decision? Hand over the one in the Nine Serene Springs."
At that moment, a calm voice carrying immense pressure rolled across the land like thunder, resounding in the ears of every member of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan.
Hearing this voice, the expressions of the elders atop the mountain became grim.
Their gazes turned toward the sky beyond the mountain range, where an enormous Demon Phoenix spread its wings, spanning several hundred meters.
Atop the Demon Phoenix's head, a figure clad in purple and gold robes stood with his hands behind his back. His golden eyes radiated absolute authority.
This man was none other than the Patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan—Huang Tian!
"Patriarch Huang Tian, the person cultivating in the Nine Serene Springs is Lord Mo's woman. If you touch her, Lord Mo will not let this go lightly," the Third Elder said in a deep voice.
"Heh… 'Not let this go lightly,' you say?"
Hearing this, the purple-gold-robed man's eyes flashed with a faint hint of mockery. "Mo Yu has interfered with my clan's plans time and time again, threatening us at every turn. Not to mention, he even possesses the wings of my Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.
He is already our mortal enemy. If not for my closed-door cultivation, do you really think I would have allowed him to live for so long?"
The Third Elder's brows furrowed tightly. Huang Tian was truly arrogant. After all, Mo Yu also held the identity of a member of the Lei Clan. If the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan provoked the Lei Clan, even with their strength, they would suffer significant consequences.
Of course, Huang Tian was well aware of Mo Yu's identity. However, after learning about Mo Yu's deeds, he had already developed a deep-seated killing intent. If not for Mo Yu, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan would have long since replaced the Ancient Void Dragon Clan as the number one magical beast clan in the Beast Region.
And yet, all of this had been utterly ruined because of Mo Yu, leaving Huang Tian seething with hatred.
Besides, though the Lei Clan was powerful, among the ancient clans, they were not the strongest. The Hun Clan's strength far surpassed that of the Lei Clan.
Moreover, the Hun Clan also had a bitter enmity with Mo Yu. At worst, after killing Mo Yu, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan could simply seek the Hun Clan's protection. By then, what could the Lei Clan possibly do?
"I heard that your Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan has already joined Yuan Manor, and even your Patriarch, Yao Ming, has become Mo Yu's lapdog. A mighty clan of the Beast Region, one of the three great magical beast clans, has actually chosen to disgrace itself like this. How utterly shameful.
Let me cleanse this filth from the Beast Region and save you from further humiliation!"
Beyond the vein, as soon as Huang Tian's voice fell, he wasted no further words. The surrounding space rippled as he shot toward the headquarters of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan with terrifying speed.
Seeing Huang Tian so brazenly attempting to force his way in, the elders of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan turned livid. Such an act was akin to slapping their clan in the face in front of countless onlookers!
"Form the array!"
A voice as cold as a blade escaped from the Third Elder's clenched teeth, and in an instant, a wave of fury erupted.
"Yes!"
Following the Third Elder's command, the elders of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan responded grimly. With the sound of rushing wind, nearly a hundred figures soared into the sky, forming a profound connection between them.
"Coiling Serpent Formation!"
With a thunderous roar, beams of light erupted from their bodies, interlinking with one another.
In less than a minute, a colossal formation spanning a thousand zhang appeared in the sky, drawing countless gazes. The terrifying pressure that faintly emanated from within the grand array caused many people to change expressions slightly.
" Coiling Serpent Formation."
In the sky, Huang Tian furrowed his brows slightly. He had naturally heard of this formation before. In the past, the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan had relied on this grand array to hunt down and annihilate numerous formidable experts.
"The array itself is quite decent, but unfortunately, your patriach isn't here. Without a proper formation core, it won't amount to much."
Huang Tian spoke indifferently. As he spoke, his gaze swept toward the Third Elder, who had positioned himself at the center of the grand array.
"Hiss!"
The Third Elder's face turned grim at Huang Tian's words, but he chose to ignore them. His hands quickly formed seals, and a beam of light shot out from within him, merging into the grand array.
In an instant, the entire formation trembled violently. Boundless energy twisted and gathered within, eventually condensing into an enormous serpent spanning thousands of zhang. The serpent's body radiated an ancient aura, exuding an imposing might.
"Form the Heavenly Phoenix Ancient Array!"
As the giant serpent appeared, in the distant sky, the many powerhouses of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan quickly dispersed. Then, with a synchronized battle cry, a piercing screech reverberated across the heavens and earth.
With the emergence of this cry, a massive golden phoenix, no smaller than the serpent, flapped its thousand-zhang-wide wings. Its form blotted out the sky as it appeared, locking eyes with the enormous serpent in a tense standoff.
Witnessing this awe-inspiring confrontation in the sky, the many spectators around the earth vein sucked in cold breaths. Clearly, none of them had anticipated that both sides would go as far as to unleash their clan's guardian formations.
Huang Tian's gaze remained calm as he swept a glance at the towering serpent before him. Without hesitation, his figure transformed into a streak of light, shooting straight toward the Nine Serene Springs.
"Kill!"
Seeing this, the Third Elder let out a furious roar. The titanic serpent, coalesced from the combined efforts of numerous elders, lashed its immense tail. The sheer force of the strike caused the space around it to shatter and collapse instantly.
Faced with this terrifying onslaught, Huang Tian merely raised an eyebrow but did not slow down. Instead, his speed remained undiminished as he charged toward the Nine Serene Springs.
Just as the enormous tail was about to slam into him, a sharp phoenix cry suddenly erupted from the sky behind him. A massive golden wing, condensed from pure light, tore through space and collided with the giant serpent.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion resounded across the sky as terrifying shockwaves spread outward. Meanwhile, Huang Tian's figure flickered several times and, under countless astonished gazes, appeared directly above the Nine Serene Springs.
Seeing this, the expressions of the Third Elder and the others changed drastically. They were about to command the serpent to redirect its attack, but the massive phoenix formed from the opposing grand array swooped down aggressively, launching a ferocious offensive against them. Forced to react, they had no choice but to shift their focus to defense.
"This is a restricted area of our clan! No outsiders may enter!"
Just as Huang Tian stepped into the periphery of the Nine Serene Springs, a powerful expert of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Clan named Qi Fu coldly declared. Behind him, a squad of elite Nine Serene Deep Ground Python warriors stood at the ready, fully prepared for battle.
"Hmph, a bunch of weaklings who haven't even reached Dou Sheng… courting death!"
Huang Tian cast a disdainful glance at Qi Fu and the others. With a casual flick of his slender fingers, a golden feather shot forth, instantly transforming into hundreds of razor-sharp blades that rained down upon Qi Fu and his squad.
"Chi!"
"Chi!"
…
Qi Fu and the others resisted with all their might, but their defenses crumbled instantly. The golden feathers sliced through their Dou Qi barriers as if they were mere paper. In the blink of an eye, they were all gravely injured, barely clinging to life.
Having effortlessly incapacitated them, Huang Tian's indifferent gaze shifted downward toward the Nine Serene Springs.
At this moment, the lake's surface had already frozen into thick layers of ice. An extremely frigid aura continuously surged outward from the depths.
"This Mo Yu's woman is rather remarkable—she's actually cultivating in a place like this."
A trace of surprise flashed through Huang Tian's eyes. While he could enter and exit the Nine Serene Springs freely, he wouldn't dare to remain inside for extended periods, let alone cultivate within it.
"Let's pull her out first."
Huang Tian's eyes glinted as he extended his hand downward. With a powerful grasp, the thick ice covering the lake cracked inch by inch. Amidst a series of loud explosions, the ice shattered into misty fragments.
As the ice broke apart, the Nine Serene Springs resurfaced. Huang Tian narrowed his eyes slightly, faintly sensing a strange pressure seeping from the lake's depths.
"Come out!"
Without hesitation, Huang Tian's eyes gleamed coldly, and his large hand clenched once more. The Nine Serene Springs surged violently, as if an unseen force was yanking its waters upward.
For a moment, dozens of massive water pillars shot skyward, forming a breathtaking spectacle.
Not far away, the Third Elder and the others, watching as the Nine Serene Springs were being turned upside down by Huang Tian, felt a deep sense of dread. If this continued, they would fail Mo Yu's orders!
However, the situation had spiraled beyond their control. With Huang Tian personally intervening, they were powerless to stop him. All they could do now was pray that reinforcements would arrive soon.
Huang Tian's expression remained cold as he gazed at the Nine Serene Springs. A deep vortex had already formed, revealing its bottom. Peering through the swirling waters, he seemed to glimpse a faint silhouette.
His eyes flickered as he extended his hand again. Just as he was about to pull the figure from the lake's depths, his arm suddenly trembled. He swiftly lifted his head.
A thunderous roar echoed across the heavens as a figure streaked through the sky like a bolt of lightning. With its arrival, an incomparably fearsome pressure enveloped the battlefield.
"Roar!"
A colossal golden thunder dragon, spanning a thousand zhang, descended upon the land. The terrifying golden lightning that crackled around it moved at an indescribable speed, striking Huang Tian's unguarded body with overwhelming force.
"Boom!"
Faced with the devastating impact of the Nine Profound Golden Thunder, Huang Tian's figure was sent hurtling backward.
He crashed through several mountain peaks before he finally managed to stabilize himself. However, the icy, thunderous voice that followed immediately afterward caused his expression to darken dramatically.
"Huang Tian, you pathetic bird, are you looking for death?!"
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