Chapter 445: The Invasion of Mang Mountain, the Challenge of the Heavenly Arena!
In the end, the Sky Dragon Demon Commander had no choice but to agree—he simply had no other options left.
To be safe, Lin Fan also planted a Soul Seed within the Sky Dragon Demon Commander.
In normal circumstances, the demon commander wouldn't feel a thing, but if he ever dared to betray Lin Fan, the latter could easily punish or even annihilate him.
Seven days after the Sky Dragon Demon Commander joined the Four Symbols Palace, the Golden Ape Demon Commander also arrived at Thunder Abyss Mountain, looking quite anxious.
Lin Fan, Xiao Yan, the Sky Dragon Demon Commander, and the Golden Ape Demon Commander all sat together in the great hall atop Thunder Abyss Mountain.
"Chief, Fourth Chief—Mang Mountain has set up a Heavenly Arena and issued a three-out-of-five challenge. What should we do?" After reporting Mang Mountain's incursion into the Beast War Domain, the Golden Ape Demon Commander turned to Lin Fan and Xiao Yan for instructions.
Lin Fan said calmly, "Since that lot from Mang Mountain wants to hand over their territory, why would we refuse? We, the Four Symbols Palace, will accept the challenge of the Heavenly Arena."
The Sky Dragon Demon Commander hesitated, then said, "But Mang Mountain has five major powerhouses, and we seem to be a bit short on people. Would it be possible to invite our friend from the Heavenly Marten Clan to join us?"
Lin Fan was just about to speak when his expression shifted slightly, and he looked toward the entrance of the hall.
There, a figure stepped in slowly, and a familiar laugh echoed through the hall.
"Heh, shorthanded, are we? Count me in, then."
"Second Brother!" Xiao Yan's eyes lit up with surprise and joy as he saw Lin Dong return.
"Brother Lin Fan, Xiao Yan, commanders." Lin Dong greeted the group and then took his usual seat.
Lin Fan glanced at Lin Dong and said, "You came back at the perfect time. The three of us brothers, plus the two of you, makes five—just enough to match Mang Mountain's five chiefs."
The Golden Ape Demon Commander added, "Mang Mountain sent us the challenge a couple days ago. Since the three chiefs have decided to fight, I'll deliver our response right away."
Lin Fan gave a slight nod. "Everyone, prepare yourselves. In three days, we'll set out and face those guys from Mang Mountain."
"Yes, sir!"
Everyone responded in unison.
…
Ancient Beast Plain.
This vast, seemingly endless plain marked the boundary between the Beast War Domain and the Mang Mountain Region.
Normally, this place was quiet and barren. Due to its lack of resources, very few factions ever settled here, making it one of the more peaceful and desolate areas.
But now, in just a few days, this plain had become the center of attention for multiple nearby regions.
And the reason was clear—the upcoming Heavenly Arena battle between the Beast War Domain and the Mang Mountain Region.
At the center of the Ancient Beast Plain, where there had once been only empty wilderness, a chaotic uproar now filled the skies.
A constant roar of wind rushed in from all directions as figures streaked through the sky.
People arrived in droves, descending onto the land like locusts. From a distance, they looked like a churning black sea.
The sheer scale of this gathering made even the Divine Relic Mountain event two months ago pale in comparison.
It was clear that many powerful forces within the Beast World were paying close attention to this clash between two major regions.
"I heard the factions in the Beast War Domain have recently formed an alliance called the Four Symbols Palace?"
"I wonder if this Four Symbols Palace can hold out against the five overlords of Mang Mountain."
"Compared to Mang Mountain, the Beast War Domain is still weaker overall!"
"The Beast War Domain only has three Rotation Stage experts, and I heard one of them died. What do they have left to fight with?"
"You must've forgotten about that monster on Thunder Abyss Mountain. That guy can even kill Rotation Stage experts!"
"And rumor has it that the third chief of the Four Symbols Palace is from the Heavenly Marten Clan!"
"No way, really?"
"…"
All kinds of chatter spread through the skies above the plain.
Most of it centered around Thunder Abyss Mountain and the newly established Four Symbols Palace.
Clearly, many were curious about this new force that had risen from the Beast War Domain.
That curiosity lasted for about half an hour, until suddenly, the ambient energy of heaven and earth began to stir violently.
Everyone abruptly turned to look.
In the distant northern skies, countless figures were flying over with astonishing momentum, darkening the heavens.
"The Four Symbols Palace has arrived!"
Spirits lifted as the crowd saw the wave of people approaching. The main characters had finally taken the stage.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Countless figures swept over from afar and landed directly at the center of the plain.
When the troops touched down, even the ground seemed to tremble.
It was clear that the Four Symbols Palace had dispatched all of its elites.
Following them, other demon commanders arrived with their own forces.
These demon commander factions had long operated under the three major commanders.
Now that two of the three had joined the Four Symbols Palace—and the third had been killed—they had no choice but to integrate into the new alliance.
"Looks like the Mang Mountain group hasn't arrived yet," Lin Fan said calmly as he scanned the area.
"They should be here soon," murmured the Sky Dragon Demon Commander.
"What race are the five overlords of Mang Mountain from?" Lin Dong asked curiously, standing beside Lin Fan.
The Golden Ape Demon Commander replied, "The five overlords of Mang Mountain, also known as the Five Kings—East, South, West, North, and the Mysterious King. Among them, the Mysterious King is the leader."
"The East, South, West, and North Kings all hail from one of the eight royal clans—the Blood Vulture Clan. This clan is closely related to the Nine Phoenix Clan. Those four are brothers, with the surname Teng, and they go by the names Wind, Forest, Fire, and Mountain."
"As for the Mysterious King, his name is Luo Tong, and he comes from one of the four dominant clans—the Nine Phoenix Clan!"
At the mention of Luo Tong, the Golden Ape Demon Commander's face grew visibly grave, and the Sky Dragon Demon Commander shared the same expression.
After all, Luo Tong hailed from one of the four most dominant clans among the demon race.
In the Demon Region, the four dominant clans sat at the very top of the food chain!
"No matter what race they are, since they dare to covet what belongs to us, they should be ready to pay the price," Lin Fan said calmly.
"All right, everyone find a spot to rest. Let's wait for Mang Mountain's group to arrive."
"Yes, sir!"
Everyone responded respectfully, then chose a suitable area to rest and meditate.
They waited for a full two hours, and many began to grow impatient.
"They're here!"
Suddenly, Lin Fan opened his eyes and spoke softly, his gaze shifting westward.
Lin Dong, the Sky Dragon Demon Commander, and the others also turned to look in the same direction.
Buzz!
Within two minutes, the sky dimmed abruptly, and the surrounding clamor ceased instantly.
Countless eyes turned toward the distant horizon.
There, blood-red clouds surged forward at an astonishing speed.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
As the crimson clouds drew near, the crowd saw that they were actually armored figures clad in blood-red armor.
Under those suits, sharp, murderous eyes glinted.
At the center of the blood-red clouds, a colossal flag swayed in the wind.
Beneath the flag was a massive dark-red bird, and behind it trailed nine brilliantly colored tail feathers—radiant and dangerous.
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