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Chapter 34 - Something's Off with This Red-Crowned Crane!

A completely snow-white red-crowned crane with a bright red head and black tail feathers walked out from the group of great demons with graceful steps.

It was the same red-crowned crane that had awakened its intelligence earlier that morning after hearing the opening lines of *The Analects*.

The other great demons casually glanced at it, guessing that it might be feeling restless and eager to speak, so they didn't interrupt.

However, all the members of the Thunderquake Team widened their eyes once again when they saw the red-crowned crane speak, feeling as though their worldview was collapsing.

What made them feel even more frustrated was that the crane's gaze toward them actually carried a hint of provocation?

A monster like this... is it too human-like?!

At this moment, another team member took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady, but couldn't help the slight tremble, "Since you're all monsters, are you planning to eat us next?"

The red-crowned crane first looked her up and down, then with a scrutinizing gaze, let out a "Hmm" and said, "It's normal for you to think that way."

Suddenly, the entire scene fell silent!

Xiao Qing, Xiao Bai, the sloth, the northeastern tiger, and other great demons all turned their heads to look at the red-crowned crane, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.

It seemed as if something odd had infiltrated their ranks?

The members of the Thunderquake Team were utterly stunned by what they heard!

They could never have imagined that this red-crowned crane would speak with such a sarcastic tone?

It almost made them so angry they could feel it in their guts.

What frustrated them even more was the uncertainty about whether these monsters would actually eat them.

As a result, the team members, including the vice-captain, all turned to look at their captain, waiting for his instructions.

At that moment, Shen Hao finally removed his sunglasses, revealing a pair of deep eyes as he looked at the red-crowned crane.

All around, the great demons, whether sitting or standing, exuded an overwhelming pressure, like ten thousand mountains pressing down, making it hard for them to breathe.

Under this immense and invisible pressure, Shen Hao clenched his fists, his muscles tensing, veins bulging, but he did not retreat even half a step.

He quickly steadied his mind, knowing that he and his teammates had no way out and could only seek a sliver of hope in the face of despair.

Just as he was about to speak, a cold voice suddenly rang out, cutting him off.

"Xiao He, step back!"

Shen Hao and Guan Lanhui were startled and quickly looked up to see that the speaker was none other than the cold, stunning woman. They couldn't help but be surprised.

It was clear that this icy woman held a high status, perhaps even the leader of this group of monsters!

Stopped by her second senior sister, the red-crowned crane had no choice but to swallow back the words it was about to say. It then swept a disdainful glance over the Thunderquake Team, as if to say, "Is this all?"

With that, it elegantly walked back into the group of demons.

Shen Hao, Guan Lanhui, and the others all caught the crane's glance and were left dumbfounded on the spot!

Soon after, a burning anger rose in their hearts, and they almost wanted to roll up their sleeves and give the crane a beating.

They couldn't understand how there could be such an infuriating red-crowned crane!

It made them clench their teeth in frustration!

But they didn't dare to act out and beat up the crane.

This left them all with a simmering anger in their hearts.

The other great demons, seeing the reactions of Shen Hao and his team, smiled knowingly, thinking that although the red-crowned crane was a bit off, it was satisfying to see it provoke these outsiders to the point where they were angry but didn't dare express it.

Xiao Bai covered her mouth and chuckled, finding the red-crowned crane amusing. She thought she could seek it out for some entertainment next time she was bored.

Xiao Qing's lips curved slightly, though the smile quickly faded as she turned to Shen Hao and said, "I sense some unusual fluctuations from you. Are you cultivators from the Dragon Nation?"

Before Shen Hao could respond, Guan Lanhui, standing beside him, widened her eyes and blurted out, "You can actually sense the fluctuations inside us?"

"What's so difficult about that?"

Xiao Qing's cold voice responded, "Any one of us can sense the faint fluctuations coming from you."

The other great demons all nodded, agreeing with what their second senior sister had said.

"What? Any one of you?!"

But when these words reached the ears of the Thunderquake Team members, they were all stunned!

Several team members couldn't believe what they were hearing, muttering in shock.

"How is that possible?!"

"If all of you can sense it, doesn't that mean... you are also..."

Cultivators!

At that moment, not only did the ten team members show disbelief, but even Shen Hao and Guan Lanhui, the two captains, looked at the great demons before them in shock. They couldn't believe, or rather, they didn't dare to believe that this was true!

After all, they were special talents from the Dragon Nation, each possessing unique skills.

Some had innate strength, others were incredibly fast, and some had keen hearing...

It was precisely because of these abilities that they were recruited into the Anomaly Division of the Dragon Nation's Bureau of Tranquility, where they swore to dedicate their lives to protecting the safety of the nine provinces.

Shen Hao and the others had always thought that, throughout the Dragon Nation, only they had embarked on the path of cultivation, as described by ancient Qi cultivators.

Yet, after entering Kunlun Mountain, not only had they encountered various humanoid demons, but now they were being told by a woman that she could sense the fluctuations of energy within their bodies?

What an unbelievable skill!

Could it be some divine ability recorded in ancient texts?!

As they recalled the stars that had just appeared, and the beams of starlight descending from the sky, Shen Hao, Guan Lanhui, and the others couldn't help but accept this reality.

Their faces showed excitement and exhilaration!

Who would have thought that there were demons living in Kunlun Mountain who knew how to cultivate?

If they could obtain some cultivation techniques or insights from these beings, wouldn't that be of great benefit to their future cultivation?

The team members quickly turned to look at their captain, their eyes burning with enthusiasm.

Shen Hao and Guan Lanhui exchanged a glance and nodded at each other.

Then Guan Lanhui, filled with excitement and anticipation, looked at Xiao Qing and asked, "We are indeed cultivators from the Dragon Nation! May I ask, have you always lived here?

And was that scene with the stars during the day your doing as well?

Oh, and how were you able to see the energy fluctuations within us? Have you mastered some divine ability?"

As the vice-captain fired off these questions in rapid succession, the other team members nodded eagerly.

Clearly, these were questions they were also desperate to have answered.

Xiao Qing's expression grew even colder after listening, and she didn't bother answering all of the questions. She simply chose the one she thought necessary to respond to.

"That scene you witnessed earlier— we were merely the ink, brush, and paper. The one truly holding the pen was our teacher!"