Chapter 334: Mount? It's Not Certain Who Rides Whom!
Su Yu Mountain Range, Yunyu Sect.
The Human Scorpion stood naked, holding a faint light in his hand. His aged face was filled with excitement, but before he could take any action, two powerful auras suddenly swept toward him.
Swish! Swish!
"Big brother, second brother, why are you here?" The Human Scorpion's expression changed slightly, his face suddenly becoming awkward and flustered. "Quickly, get out! I'm not even dressed yet!"
"Cut the nonsense. I sensed a soul fluctuation. What's going on?" Tian Scorpion barked impatiently. They were all brothers; what was the point of pretending?
Crunch!
"It's just the three of us here. No need to be embarrassed…" Di Scorpion said emotionlessly, crushing the skull of an elderly woman with wrinkled skin and gray hair who had been lying in the room. He tossed it casually, and the corpse landed in the corner like a discarded sack.
From behind the pillars, a few young women trembled, their delicate bodies shaking as they fearfully dragged the corpse away. They didn't dare to make a sound, terrified of drawing the attention of the three old monsters.
That corpse, which had belonged to a vibrant young woman only moments earlier, was now lifeless and perhaps even its soul had been consumed.
"Haha… What soul fluctuation? Big brother, second brother, you must be imagining things," the Human Scorpion said with a forced laugh, trying to brush it off.
"Heh… Such a powerful soul fluctuation, and you think you can fool me?" Di Scorpion sneered. "Have you forgotten what I specialize in?"
"Haha… It's nothing, really. Just a message from a junior. It's not worth mentioning," the Human Scorpion said hurriedly, waving his hand dismissively, ignoring the bloody scene in the corner of the room.
"You have two options right now!" Tian Scorpion said coldly. "Either you tell us immediately, or I break your legs and then make you talk!"
As his words fell, Di Scorpion raised his foot and pressed it down on the Human Scorpion's thigh without hesitation.
"Ow, ow! That hurts!" The Human Scorpion yelped in pain, his bare body defenseless against the heavy stomp.
"Haha… I didn't even use Dou Qi, and you, a Six Turn Dou Zun, are already crying out?" Di Scorpion chuckled mockingly. "It seems your Dou Zun level body isn't as tough as you claim. How about I sacrifice some time playing with women and help you toughen it up?"
"No, no, second brother! I'll talk!" The Human Scorpion's expression shifted drastically as he shouted in surrender. "It's the Yao Hua Evil Lord from the Sky Serpent Sect. He mentioned finding a high quality target and asked me to come take a look."
"Sky Serpent Sect? Yao Hua Evil Lord?" Tian Scorpion's eyes narrowed as he snatched the glowing soul light from the Human Scorpion's hand. He focused his mind and delved into it.
"Yao Hua Evil Lord… Dou Saint Ruins… Calamity Poison Body…" Tian Scorpion murmured as he absorbed the information from the light. His brows furrowed deeply.
"Dou Saint Ruins?" Di Scorpion was momentarily taken aback before he scoffed. He wasn't interested in Dou Saint Ruins. With their current strength, they didn't need to waste time exploring such ruins.
However, if it were a Dou Emperor's ruins, that would be a different matter. The last Dou Emperor ruins they explored had yielded gains despite the disaster caused by Yao Chen and Mu Gu.
Now that they had advanced to the Turning Stage, while Mu Gu was still stuck at Three or Four Star Dou Zun, they could easily take his head if it weren't for the protection of the Soul Hall.
"The Dou Saint Ruins aren't important. What's important is the Calamity Poison Body!" The Human Scorpion chuckled slyly, a perverse glint flashing across his wrinkled face. "Big brother, second brother, listen. This is a Five Star Dou Zun Calamity Poison Body! A rare treasure that can't be missed!"
"What do you say? Should we capture her and have some fun?"
"Hmph!" Tian Scorpion snorted coldly. "You fool! While the Yao Hua Evil Lord is only a Six Star Dou Zun, he has questionable ties to Hua Jin, the young master of the Hua Sect. The Sky Serpent Sect uses this connection to interfere with the Hua Sect's internal affairs."
"How do you know this Calamity Poison Body isn't related to the Hua Sect? Can we afford to provoke either of these two sects? Do you realize what kind of trouble meddling in the conflict between the Hua Sect and the Sky Serpent Sect could bring us?"
"The Soul Hall is already unhappy with us. Do you want to add the Hua Sect and the Sky Serpent Sect to the list of enemies?"
"Big brother's right. They're using you as a pawn!" Di Scorpion said flatly. "Besides, don't forget Calamity Poison Bodies rarely reach even One Star Dou Zun before succumbing to their poison, losing their minds, and turning into monsters or toxic hazards."
"A Five Star Dou Zun Calamity Poison Body? Haha… Throughout history, how many have survived to that level?"
"There's definitely a trap here!"
"Either the Yao Hua Evil Lord is lying to you, and there's no Five Star Dou Zun Calamity Poison Body, or there really is one, and whoever is helping it defy fate is far beyond our league to provoke."
"You're absolutely right!" Tian Scorpion picked up where Di Scorpion left off. "And think about it if this Yao Hua Evil Lord truly shares your taste for women, why can't he handle a Five Star Dou Zun Calamity Poison Body himself?"
"Why did he tell you about it instead of keeping it a secret and finding another way to capture her?"
"Would a Five Star Dou Zun be such a challenge for him?"
The barrage of questions left the Human Scorpion stunned. He had never considered these possibilities. Wasn't it as simple as going there and taking the woman?
"So, you're forbidden from interfering in this matter!" Tian Scorpion and Di Scorpion declared in unison. The situation reeked of danger. The more tempting the prize, the greater the risk.
"Fine, fine…" The Human Scorpion nodded repeatedly, but a flicker of excitement and greed still flashed in his downcast eyes.
After all, this was a Calamity Poison Body a rare treasure. He had never experienced such a fiery woman. Just once in his life would be worth it!
"Focus on your training and stop entertaining these foolish thoughts. If you dare get involved, I'll chop off your legs!" Tian Scorpion and Di Scorpion warned before turning and leaving, unaware of the Human Scorpion's inner turmoil.
Watching his brothers leave, the Human Scorpion frowned deeply. While the temptation was great, they had a point. The situation did seem strange. Why would the Yao Hua Evil Lord gift him such a prize?
"Tsk… This is frustrating," he muttered irritably. "I'll wait a couple of days and then go check it out. With my brothers watching so closely, I can't leave right now anyway."
"Damn it, this is so annoying!" The Human Scorpion's temples throbbed. He stormed out of the room, grabbed a girl at random, and threw her onto the bed despite her terrified screams and heart wrenching sobs.
"Hahaha… If only you were a Calamity Poison Body…" His perverse laughter echoed through the room.
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Beast Region, Bone Mountain Range, within the Dou Saint Ruins.
A terrifying dragon's might descended like a heavenly force, leaving the twin sisters of the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan trembling in fear.
Their ancestor, the Ancient Heavenly Serpent, could rival the Too Void Ancient Dragons. But as distant descendants with diluted bloodlines, they were no different from ordinary magical beasts in the presence of a true Too Void Ancient Dragon.
A Six Star Dou Zun puppet at its peak stood menacingly, its oppressive aura making it clear that even if they tried to self destruct, they wouldn't be able to destroy this terrifying construct.
"What… what do you want?" Yao Zi stepped forward, shielding her younger sister behind her as she demanded coldly.
With the Too Void Ancient Dragon backing them, the reputation of the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan meant nothing. Yao Zi, no matter how arrogant or prideful, knew better than to think her clan could challenge such a powerful entity.
And there was more this man wasn't just a representative of the Too Void Ancient Dragon Clan. He was also the commander of the Black Abyss Army. That single "Mountain Splitting Seal" strike he had used against Chen Tian Nan was proof of his identity!
This man… forget the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan even the Sky Phoenix Clan wouldn't dare provoke him!
No wonder these people dared to use the Sky Phoenix Steps so openly…
Realizing this, Yao Zi's expression grew darker. These people's backgrounds were simply too terrifying. They could practically walk sideways across the Dou Qi Continent without worry!
"Nothing much," Lu Bu said with a light smile. "You two are decent enough. Perfect as handmaids for pouring tea and water." He paused. "Release your souls, and I'll leave a soul imprint. Or, I could break you down into crippled pieces first, then leave the imprint. Your choice."
Hearing this, the sisters' faces turned grim in an instant. A soul imprint meant their souls would be under someone else's control. What was the difference between that and being a slave or a mount?
"This guy Lu Bu… what a strange taste he has!" Xiao Yan's mouth twitched as he muttered under his breath. Medusa was a Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python a magical beast. Then there was Senior Sister Zi Yan, a Too Void Ancient Dragon, also a magical beast.
And let's not forget Xiao Yi Xian, the Heaven Poison Girl with her Calamity Poison Body. One had to admit, Lu Bu's preferences were very… diverse.
Looking at all of Lu Bu's many close female companions, perhaps only Yun Yun and the Saintess of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion were more "normal."
"Lu Bu's amazing. Even after all this, Xiao Yi Xian still hasn't gotten angry…" Xiao Yan muttered, glancing at the Little Fairy Doctor beside him. There was a touch of admiration and jealousy in his voice.
After all, Lu Bu was casually adding "family members" right in front of her!
"Indeed, Lu Bu's amazing. If I were Xiao Yi Xian, I would've chopped him to pieces by now…" Nalan Yanran remarked with some exasperation. Then, her expression shifted, and she shot a stern glare at Xiao Yan, her tone serious as she warned, "You're not allowed to learn from Lu Bu!"
"Otherwise, Xun'er and I will chop you into pieces together!"
She still vividly remembered Tang Zhen of Burning Flame Valley and the way he looked at Xiao Yan, his eyes burning with the hope of making him his son in law. Not to mention Tang Huo Er's three to four star Dou Zong strength, with talent no less than her own.
"Of… of course!" Xiao Yan scratched his head with an awkward laugh. "Having you is more than enough. I'm not like Lu Bu, that scoundrel. In this world, I only love you!"
Taking Nalan Yanran's hand, Xiao Yan declared his affection with sincerity and deep emotion.
"Now that's more like it." Nalan Yanran nodded in satisfaction.
Meanwhile, the metallic glow of the Dark Gold Heavenly Demon Puppet shimmered, its ominous hum reverberating through the air. Its violent killing intent surged, striking fear into the hearts of those around it.
The twin snake sisters' faces flickered through a range of emotions: anger, hesitation, frustration.
They couldn't win!
Even together, they were no match for this puppet let alone the Black Abyss Army commander and the poison wielding woman.
They couldn't escape either!
No matter how skilled their movement techniques were, they couldn't outrun the Sky Phoenix Steps. And if the rumors were true, the Black Abyss commander also possessed a pair of Sky Phoenix Wings. Speed wasn't even a contest.
What could they do?
"It seems you two only understand force…" Lu Bu sighed, shaking his head. He snapped his fingers with a crisp snap!
"Roar!"
The Dark Gold Heavenly Demon Puppet let out a low, guttural roar and stomped forward. The ground quaked with each step as a deafening rumble echoed through the air. Like a massive tank, it charged forward, crushing everything in its path.
"Wait!" Yao Zi screamed, her voice trembling. "I agree! My sister and I both agree!"
The Demon Puppet's iron fist froze mid swing, though the residual force of its punch sent gusts of wind that whipped their long hair into a frenzied dance. A faint, exotic fragrance filled the air.
Huff… huff… Yao Zi and Yao Rong panted heavily, their ample chests rising and falling rhythmically, an eye catching sight. Off to the side, Xiao Yan stole a glance, trying not to be obvious.
Thankfully, Nalan Yanran's strength was slightly below Xiao Yan's, so she didn't notice his subtle movements. Otherwise, it would've led to another round of chaos.
Before the sisters could say another word, two powerful soul forces surged forward, slamming into their foreheads.
"Ugh!" The sisters groaned in pain, instinctively trying to defend their souls. But before they could form a proper defense, Lu Bu's soul power transformed into a black hole shaped rune that imprinted itself firmly onto their souls.
"What terrifying soul power!" The twin snake sisters' faces turned pale. Though they hadn't actively resisted, the way Lu Bu's soul force crushed their defenses in an instant and left a soul imprint was far beyond what they had anticipated.
Moreover… what was this black hole like soul imprint?
As they carefully sensed the rune, they felt a faint but horrifying devouring power emanating from it, as if it could consume their souls and even their bodies at any moment.
"Such enviable soul power…" Xiao Yan gritted his teeth, letting out a helpless sigh. His teacher claimed he was at mid Spiritual Realm, but Xiao Yan felt that wasn't the case. With Lu Bu's overpowering soul strength and mysterious techniques, even an eight or nine star Dou Zun might not be able to match him.
Truly terrifying!
"We greet our master," the twin snake sisters said through clenched teeth, their expressions a mixture of reluctance and resentment. No one would feel good being turned into a puppet under someone's control.
"Let's go to the main hall. I need to claim the Dou Saint's remains," Lu Bu said indifferently, brushing off his sleeves.
With that, he led Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian toward the main hall. Xiao Yan and the others quickly followed. After all, the Soul Infant Fruit they sought was still in Lu Bu's possession, leaving them no choice but to comply.
"Sister… are we really just mounts for someone now?" Yao Rong whispered, her tone a mix of bitterness and frustration.
"What else can we do?" Yao Zi sighed helplessly. "We can't beat them, and we can't outrun them. Neither the Black Abyss Army nor the Too Void Ancient Dragon Clan are enemies the Nine Nether Earth Python Clan can afford to provoke."
"Besides, our clan is riddled with internal factions. Even the clan leader can't control them. Those cliques argue for years over the smallest things. They definitely won't risk offending these two terrifying powers for our sake."
Yao Zi sighed deeply. Sometimes, they could only rely on themselves.
"I understand the logic, but being his mount still feels so humiliating!" Yao Rong grumbled, scratching her head in frustration.
"Better him than those old geezers in the clan," Yao Zi replied calmly. "At least Lu Bu is more handsome than those wrinkled fossils."
She took a deep breath and added with a sly grin, "Besides… who rides whom is still undecided!"
Yao Zi licked her crimson lips, a faint curve tugging at her mouth. If they couldn't resist, they might as well enjoy it!
She was a snake spirit. If there was one thing she excelled at, it was seduction. Who could outdo her in that art?
Heh… A mischievous smirk crept across Yao Zi's lips as she suddenly began looking forward to the future.
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