Far off, about three thousand miles from Wang Zhan.

A massive group fearlessly cut through the jungle, crossed the grasslands, and pushed south day and night.

All along the way, they traveled tirelessly, turning all who blocked their path into bloody mud.

Closer inspection revealed that the majority of the group was made up of a variety of enormous beasts. They appeared like grim monsters and demons, freely striding across the land.

Getting closer, one would notice that upon the backs of several gargantuan creatures, there were small, exquisitely decorated pavilions and arbors with an ancient yet refined aesthetic, resembling mobile palaces.

Now, they were perched upon the heads of these domineering beasts, looking down from their lofty position upon the Star War Battlefield and the sea of people below.

Counting them all, there were at least a dozen such arbors, seemingly a divine paradise on earth.

A closer look would reveal that one of the powerful creatures being used as a mount was a monstrous serpent with three enormous heads.

Without a doubt, it was Lord Nine-headed snake, the emissary of a royal being.

At this moment, it showed extreme servility and eagerness to please, twisting and even using its True Essence to hover in mid-air, not daring to cause the slightest jolt.

All this was just to satisfy the woman continuously giggling atop its head.

Then, the woman who had been laughing so freely and naturally, spoke in a voice as melodious as the evening songs of a warbler.

"Three Head, Three Head!"

The Nine-Headed Serpent shuddered.

"Yes, Young Mistress, your servant is here!"

Abject in its humility, it was on the verge of wagging its tail like a dog. The Nine-Headed Serpent was even afraid it wouldn't satisfy her.

It's hard to imagine what kind of sublime being existed above for a prideful creature like the Nine-headed Serpent—who could summon wind and rain and shroud the sky in the distant southern jungles—to modestly bow its head.

"How much further do we have to go?" the woman asked.

The Nine-headed Serpent hastily replied,

"We'll be there in two days. We only have three thousand miles left."

The lively, giggling woman suddenly laughed.

"Hehehe. I really want to know what kind of strange object it is! Sister, do you think Father really had to bring us here? Is that strange object that important?"

So, there was another being above her whom she addressed as "Sister."

The very next moment,

A serene and composed woman, who had the aura of the vast sky yet also the naturalness of a peach tree orchard, appeared and spoke gracefully.

"Father naturally has his reasons. Besides, you also heard Father say that the strange object has a significant effect on our Sacred Clan members who have not broken through the Martial Emperor Realm. Otherwise, how could Father allow us to come out? If we happen to run into some ancients from the Human Race, we might even have to visit the Federation. Anyway, we must be careful."

The voice was captivating and drawn out, seeming to carry the drizzles of spring within, making those listening feel relaxed and warm deep down in their hearts upon hearing it.

How pleasing!

The Nine-Headed Serpent quickly buttered up.

"Do not worry, Young Mistress. With Three-Head here, none of the Human Race can harm you! Even that mysterious person won't be able to. If he hadn't sprouted a pair of wings and acted in such a puzzling manner, Three-Head would have smacked him dead long ago and eliminated any concerns for the Young Mistresses. But the man's power is limited; he can't break through the King-level fascia's defense. At most, he's a little blue-wing…"

"Hahaha! Then how did a little fly make you so flustered that you couldn't catch up?" the lively, giggling woman suddenly asked.

Three-Head was taken aback. He quickly lifted his head, and instead of showing any anger, he hurriedly explained with frustration,

"It's my incompetence, my incompetence! This time I will definitely make that Human Race member perish, to uphold the Dignity of our Sacred Clan…"

Luckily, the woman who seemed like a celestial fairy from above helped Three-Head out and also stopped the mischievous girl from speaking further, comforting him.

"Lord Three-Head has been working hard. Both of us are just insignificant Martial Kings; we dare not make you call yourself our servant. And, you know my younger sister has always been outspoken since childhood, please don't mind her."

"I—"

"Say one more word, and you'll meditate in seclusion for a decade!"

Finally, everything quieted down.

After a long while, a cold, discontented, and aggrieved huff was heard.

"Hmph. You are an overpowering woman! No one would dare to marry you in this lifetime. With such dominance, who could ever tame you?"

"Heh, full of energy, aren't you?"

The Nine-Headed Serpent instantly fell silent, not daring to utter another word.

The games of the masters are their own, not mine to participate in.

If I don't wise up, I might become a meal of roasted worms tonight…

On one side was this group with the Nine-headed Serpent, bringing unknown powerful entities that seemed to have profound backgrounds and ancient origins.

On the other side, there was a group of young people who seemed to be sightseeing. They were all vigorous, dressed like ancients, feather fans in hand, amusingly admiring the scenery along the way.

Remarkably, the direction they were heading was the same as the Nine-headed Serpent's party.

Of course, this did not prevent them from exchanging pleasantries and commenting on all the creatures they saw along the way without any hesitation.

"Hmm, this Martial King, though talented, is too ugly to grace any grand hall."

"Indeed, indeed! My elder brother reluctantly took in a tiny Martial King fox a few days ago. It looked nice from afar, but once you got close, it reeked. All these beasts that feed on raw flesh and blood are like this. A real waste of food."

"Hahaha, why should we care? After all, this trip is just for leisure. Although my father told me it would be best to get that strange object. But I heard that the two princesses of the Peach Blossom Clan are also out this time; we can let them have it and establish a good relationship…"

"Hehe, Second Brother, you are really crafty. Aren't you eyeing those two princesses from the Peach Blossom Clan, wanting to take them both home? I know, those two princesses were born in human form, which the elders say is in line with the Heavenly Dao and most suitable for exploring the human way. If you really bring them home, your position in the family will be truly secure…"

Just then, a sudden squeak caught everyone's attention. They no longer talked about the princesses of the Peach Blossom Clan. They all stood there, handsome and elegant, with light laughs and a certain bearing.

"Blood Wolf King Yu Huan, you must be tired from the trip! Hurry up, lead us there to pluck it. Rest assured, you won't go unrewarded."

A giant white wolf with a blood-red hue on its body slowly crawled out from a hole below, answering in a manner neither humble nor arrogant.

"Young Masters, the strange object is not yet mature. If picked prematurely, it might spoil its medicinal properties. However, I can lead you there now, and you can wait nearby for it to mature. What do you think?"

The group pondered for a moment, then shook their heads and waved their hands.

"Enough, enough. What damn strange object? Only you lot treat it as something precious; we have no time to waste on such things. Here's the plan: you call us when it's mature. Just guard it for now and don't let anyone else take it."

"However, you should know the consequences if you deceive us, or if you don't try your hardest, right?"

Suddenly, five pairs of icy, piercing eyes stared at him. They seemed to penetrate his very flesh and blood, causing Yu Huan's body to stiffen. His heart tightened instantly, and he became even more cautious.

"Yes!"

"Hmm."

Although these young masters were more adept at causing trouble than accomplishing tasks, they were nonetheless widely experienced and came from the truly powerful families of the Beast Clan, accustomed to lives of luxury, which naturally gave them their arrogant confidence.

Yu Huan pondered. It seems I still need to be more careful. To use them, I must find a better excuse... Hmph. But in that case, Ta Qing, I'd like to see how you'll hide!

Before long, he had made a decision.

Soon after, a small rat appeared within the area controlled by Ta Qing's factions.

It didn't say a word but only passed a stone, along with an important message, to Ta Qing. It read:

"The strange object seems to have emerged! Location: The ancestral land of the Blood Wolf Clan!"

Suddenly, the cave where Ta Qing was located collapsed again with a loud CRASH.

Where it had stood, a looming, fiery-eyed Hyena now perched, its gaze sweeping sharply over its kin. Their emotions fluctuated uncertainly, and they seemed unsure of what was happening.

Who was it? Who sent me that message?

It couldn't detect the rat, and this information had fallen directly from above. No creature was capable of entering its surroundings so quietly.

Especially under such high alert, not even that human could.

But the leader-level hyenas were visibly unsettled, their bodies uneasy and their hearts filled with awe and fear as Ta Qing, the Hyena King, examined them.

"King…"

"King…"

Ta Qing didn't explain but gave a sinister smile.

No matter who it is, even if it's that human, I have to walk into this trap. At this point, only the Nine-headed Serpent can be my patron and new way out. My rapid rise has already made many Beast Kings wary and suspicious.

So, he immediately ordered.

"The strange object has emerged; the opportunity for our Hyena Clan has arrived! Seize it, guard it, then hand it over to Lord Nine-headed snake. The disgrace of our Hyena Clan will become history!"

"From today onwards, we will be backed by an emperor, developing our clan fearlessly in the jungle of the Beast Clan, spreading our carrion scent! No one will be able to look down upon us…"

"So, let's march forth, my clansmen, with our determination, courage, and lives! Even if that human stands in our way again, we must prevail, and we must win the ultimate glory!"

However, just as Ta Qing was about to order the entire army to march, a dissenting figure slowly emerged and growled.

"I, disagree!!"

It was the "Queen" of the Hyena Clan!

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