Chapter 147: The Prestige of the Profound Emperor
With a single step, he moved through the air, appearing a thousand meters away, high above the skies of the Ten Thousand Fathoms Peak.
This towering mountain, reaching tens of thousands of feet into the sky, was shrouded in dense clouds. Violent winds, capable of sweeping away even Dou Ling experts, howled through the air. Occasionally, streaks of eerie lightning illuminated the misty skies.
This harsh environment was home to the Radiant Light Purple Lightning Eagle, a magical beast species born with third tier strength. Upon reaching adulthood, they naturally advanced to the fifth or even sixth tier, boasting one of the most distinguished bloodlines in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
Not far away, a phantom like man clad in black floated in midair, exuding an oppressive aura. Beside him hovered a young human boy, his presence calm yet commanding.
"A mere human Dou Huang dares to create a scene on my Ten Thousand Fathoms Peak?"
The Beast Sovereign, a hook nosed elder radiating majesty, narrowed his sharp eyes. By all accounts, it should have been impossible for a mere Dou Huang to make it this far. The myriad sixth and seventh tier magical beasts guarding the path were more than enough to ensure such an intruder would meet their demise.
"Caw caw, mangy bird! A thousand years have passed, yet you've only gained two stars in strength? At this rate, you'll die of old age before you even sniff the ninth tier!"
The black clad man, You Mo, sneered mockingly. His phantom like body shimmered as he intentionally allowed his magic core to shine faintly within him, an intentional provocation.
The Beast Sovereign's sharp gaze fixed on him, the elder's expression icy.
"So it's you, my old defeated foe. Did you forget how I tore your body apart back then? I still fondly recall the taste of your serpent gall it was the finest delicacy I've had in these thousand years."
You Mo's face darkened, hatred flashing in his eyes. The memories of his gruesome defeat and the agony of losing his physical form haunted him. But now, with a powerful backer, his demeanor was bold and arrogant.
"Bird brain, you may have once ruled the Magical Beast Mountain Range, but today is different. Now that you've met my Young Master, I advise you to hand over the Demon Saint's Reverse Scale and obediently serve as his mount.
Otherwise, your magic core will become a fine alchemy ingredient!"
You Mo's voice was scornful, and his taunting words echoed across the peak.
Behind the Beast Sovereign, his assembled followers a group of seventh tier magical beasts erupted in anger.
"How dare a mere ghost of a soul bark like this!"
Their furious roars filled the air, but none stepped forward. Though enraged, the seasoned magical beasts were wary of any hidden traps, knowing better than to act rashly.
Only one diminutive, silver skinned elder among them quietly retreated to the rear of the group upon catching sight of the young human beside You Mo.
The Beast Sovereign raised a hand, silencing his subordinates. His sharp eyes focused intently on the boy standing beside You Mo.
For the black serpent to act so brazenly, the key likely lay with this human.
But the Beast Sovereign was puzzled. What could be so extraordinary about this young Dou Huang that would make You Mo confident enough to challenge him?
Such strength, though impressive for someone so young, was utterly inadequate against a Dou Zun like himself.
"Young friend," the Beast Sovereign spoke cautiously, his tone calm and probing. "Are you here with You Mo?"
"Yes," the boy replied evenly, his calm demeanor as unshakable as the heavens.
"I'll make this simple," the boy continued. "Hand over the Seven Colored Demon Saint's Reverse Scale, and I'll leave without further trouble."
The Beast Sovereign's followers erupted again, their fury reigniting.
"Arrogant brat! You dare speak to our lord like this?"
"I've lived for centuries, and I've never seen such an insolent human!"
"Guess you're seeing one today."
The boy shrugged nonchalantly, tilting his head in a way that exuded smugness and seemed to invite a punch.
The Beast Sovereign ignored his subordinates' outbursts. His eyes remained fixed on the boy, his thoughts churning.
This youth referred to himself as a Young Master, which hinted at a powerful background. The Beast Sovereign, with centuries of experience, knew well the hidden clans and organizations on the continent. If this boy was from one of those groups, rash action could invite disaster.
"Your tone is bold, young one," the Beast Sovereign finally said, his voice carrying a hint of icy menace. "But what makes you think I will hand over the Reverse Scale, let alone serve you?"
The boy's lips curled into a faint, mocking smile.
"Because you don't have a choice."
These Clans Might Have Dou Emperor Bloodlines Flowing Through Their Veins
Among these clans, some might even have Dou Saint experts guarding their lineage.
Therefore, the Beast Sovereign chose to first probe Xiao Yan's background. Unless absolutely necessary, he did not wish to offend any of the ancient families.
After all, for someone so young to have reached the Dou Huang level, this youth's status within his clan was surely significant.
"I wonder, young friend, if you hail from one of the ancient clans? If so, which family do you represent?"
Hearing the Beast Sovereign speak so courteously, his subordinates looked as if they'd seen a ghost.
The Beast Sovereign, being so deferential to a mere Dou Huang?
Only the short, silver scaled elder in the back had a flicker of realization flash through his eyes.
"Xiao Clan!"
Xiao Yan didn't bother to conceal his identity. With such a prestigious lineage, failing to leverage it would be sheer foolishness.
As expected, the moment he spoke, the Beast Sovereign's expression changed dramatically.
"Xiao Clan… Are you a descendant of the Profound Emperor of Central Plains?!"
Though Xiao Xuan became an emperor over a thousand years ago, the moment of his ascension to Dou Emperor left a mark on the very heavens and earth. Every living being instinctively understood that a supreme being had emerged in their world.
Though the vast majority of beings from that era had turned to dust over the centuries, many Dou Zun level experts were still alive, having stubbornly withstood the test of time.
Even as a sovereign of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, the Beast Sovereign knew of the Xiao Clan and Central Plains' Profound Emperor the sole Dou Emperor of the current world and the unrivaled supreme being of their era.
The strength of such a being, and the power of the clan behind him, was unimaginable.
The Beast Sovereign found himself in an impossible situation.
"Young friend, you must know that I've waited over a thousand years for the Seven Colored Demon Saint's inheritance. Perhaps you'd consider something else? Anything within my power, I will gladly offer."
The Beast Sovereign forced a smile onto his aged face.
"No." Xiao Yan shook his head lightly, his tone calm yet resolute. "To be blunt, I came here specifically for the Demon Saint's inheritance. I must obtain the Reverse Scale there is no room for negotiation."
Hearing this, the Beast Sovereign's forced smile gradually faded, and his expression grew cold.
"So, there's no room for discussion?"
Xiao Yan nodded calmly, his demeanor as serene as a still lake.
The Beast Sovereign felt a surge of anger.
"Young man, don't be too arrogant!"
"Without arrogance, can one still be called young?"
Xiao Yan's nonchalant response only further fanned the flames of the Beast Sovereign's fury.
"No matter how strong your Xiao Clan may be, you're just a mere Dou Huang. The Seven Colored Demon Saint's Reverse Scale is a treasure I've waited a thousand years for. Do you think a child like you can take it just because you want to?"
"If you refuse my offer, don't blame me for what happens next. The Magical Beast Mountain Range is vast. If I kill you here, who will know?"
With these words, the clouds behind him roiled like boiling water. A finger pointed forward, and an enormous purple lightning bolt nearly 100 feet long materialized from thin air.
The sheer force of the lightning caused even the surrounding space to fracture. Such an attack could obliterate a high level Dou Zong.
Yet, what unnerved the Beast Sovereign most was the lack of reaction from the boy standing before him.
Xiao Yan's expression didn't change in the slightest, and the Nether Serpent beside him even seemed amused, its gaze filled with schadenfreude.
"Bold!"
A terrifying voice echoed from the space behind Xiao Yan.
The monstrous purple lightning, which had radiated immense power just moments ago, shattered into fragments of harmless purple light.
From the void behind Xiao Yan, two elderly figures emerged, their faces impassive as they stared coldly at the Beast Sovereign.
The sight caused the Beast Sovereign's pupils to constrict violently.
To be continued...
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