Chapter 395: Disturbing the Beast Domain
The group of five delved deep into the Beast Domain, starting their hunt for powerful snake-type magical beasts. Thanks to Xiao Ze's golden tree, they could communicate effortlessly despite the distance.
After some consideration, Xiao Ze decided they should split up based on Qing Lin's intelligence and hunt the beasts individually. With the information from the Nine Nether Earth Python elder, Qing Lin now had a good understanding of the powerful snake-type beasts in the Beast Domain.
Xiao Ze made this decision with confidence. A Dou Sheng (Saint) level expert is highly revered in any faction and rarely steps out unless in an emergency. As long as they didn't recklessly invade the Nine Nether Earth Python's headquarters, they could safely target the affiliated forces and isolated Nine Nether Earth Python elders.
Moreover, Xiao Ze ensured their safety. If they encountered a peak Dou Zun (Venerate) expert, he could use the golden tree to instantly tear through space and arrive by their side.
With this arrangement, the powerful group—four high-star Dou Zuns and one peak Dou Zun—wreaked havoc in the Beast Domain. In just a few days, they made the magical beasts wary and fearful.
In a desolate mountain range, rainbow-colored sword energy slashed through the air, cutting a metallic-scaled black snake severely. Medusa watched the unconscious black snake, swiftly extracting a golden root and shooting it into the snake's body. Using the connection between the golden tree on her hand and the golden root, she briefly controlled the unconscious black snake. The snake transformed into an old man with dark skin, golden light flickering in his eyes as he approached Medusa.
"Phew... the last strong snake beast from Qing Lin's intelligence!" Medusa exhaled, sensing strong presences approaching. She quickly took the black snake and left.
Despite being a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python and a snake-type beast, Medusa felt no mercy for her kind. Competition among magical beasts was ruthless, with life-and-death struggles being common.
As Medusa left, several sinister figures appeared in the mountains, their expressions grim. "Even the elder in seclusion here fell victim!" one figure said fearfully.
"Who is targeting our tribe? Aren't they afraid of the Nine Nether Earth Python's retaliation?"
"Hmph, the Nine Nether Earth Python tribe is overwhelmed; how can they bother with us, their affiliates?"
"Sigh, if the Nine Nether Earth Python's experts don't act soon, our affiliated tribes will be doomed."
In the Beast Domain, competition was fierce. The survival of the fittest led many to seek shelter under stronger tribes.
"It should be soon. If the Nine Nether Earth Python's peak experts don't act, we might as well join the Heavenly Demon Phoenix tribe," one figure said decisively. They served the Nine Nether Earth Python but felt abandoned in this crisis.
In the Nine Nether Earth Python's headquarters, within a grand palace, several elders gathered around a map marked with red dots—each representing a missing strong figure, whether from their tribe or its affiliates. Each elder was at least a half-saint, with one being a high-level half-saint. The crisis had forced these elders to gather and discuss a solution.
"Our leader is in seclusion. If we don't handle this, we'll all be punished when he emerges!"
"That's why we must act quickly!"
"But what force can mobilize so many strong individuals to cause chaos in the Beast Domain?"
"We'll find out once we capture them."
"Shall we use bait to lure them in?"
"Yes, send out all our Dou Zun elders. If there's any disturbance, act immediately!"
The elders decided to use their Dou Zun elders as bait while they waited at the headquarters for the culprits to take the bait.
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At the edge of the Bone Mountains, Xiao Ze struck a golden python, rendering it unconscious. "The Nine Nether Earth Python is trying to lure us out?" Xiao Ze thought, receiving reports from Xiao Yixian and the others to stay cautious. They had already gained much, and Xiao Ze wasn't sure if the Nine Nether Earth Python leader or the Dou Sheng elder would act personally. Deciding to regroup outside the Beast Domain, Xiao Ze looked at the golden python, his eyes flickering with green and gold. The python's eyes revealed a golden flower as its Dou Qi (Battle Energy) rapidly drained, dropping a star level.
"If the Nine Nether Earth Python offers so much bait, I might as well accept it," Xiao Ze thought, feeling his Dou Qi slightly increase, though it was insignificant at his level. Sensing something, he infused lightning into the python, then vanished. Moments later, a powerful, chilling presence arrived, frost forming in the air. The white-bearded elder saw the charred python, furious.
"Don't think you can escape. The hunter and prey roles have reversed!" the elder grinned, entering the void to chase the scent of his target.