Kapitel 153: Chapter 153: Chaos Begins, Sneaking In
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"Lizard King, hand over my grandson!" roared Elder Lion, his voice booming like a tiger's roar, reverberating through the skies as he glared at the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King hovering mid-air.
Seeing Elder Lion step forward, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King couldn't help but show a hint of seriousness upon sensing the elder's overwhelming aura. As a powerful tier-six magical beast, it seldom encountered opponents that could make it feel threatened—except for Dou Zong level experts and above. But facing this elder, it felt the need for caution.
Within the Mu Lan Empire, there were only a handful with such strength. And now, seeing the numerous powerful humans standing behind the elder, it was clear that this was not a friendly visit.
However, upon hearing the elder's stated purpose, the Lizard King's cold eyes narrowed in confusion before it replied with a deep voice, "With such strength, you must be one of the three elders of Mu Lan Valley. If that's the case, why bully my clan with numbers? Aren't you worried about being ridiculed by others? As for handing over your grandson, my Lizard Serpent Clan has never encountered him. If it turns out my people did take him, I will give you an explanation. But if not, we'll have to settle the matter of you injuring my clan."
With that, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King glanced at the injured Gray Lizard Blood Serpent below.
Even as the king of the Lizard Serpent Clan, it couldn't possibly know everything that occurred within its domain. If its subordinates had indeed taken the elder's grandson, there might have been a misunderstanding.
Given the menacing presence of the Mu Lan Valley contingent, the Lizard King preferred to avoid unnecessary conflicts, especially at such a critical time.
Noticing the king's gaze, the Gray Lizard Blood Serpent understood immediately, quickly explaining the situation through a mental transmission, even sharing some of its suspicions.
Upon hearing that the humans might have their eyes on the Heavenly Flame, the cold glint in the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's eyes sharpened.
"Hmph, I am Shi Wuxin from Mu Lan Valley. Lizard King, my grandson is somewhere in your domain. If you deny it, then allow me to search your palace!" Elder Lion retorted with a cold snort.
Hearing this, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's expression turned frigid. Inside its palace lay the peculiar treasure it had just obtained. Letting outsiders into its palace would not only be a loss of face but also akin to inviting a wolf into its den! Clearly, this talk of searching for the grandson was just a cover for their true aim—claiming the Heavenly Flame.
"So, it's the famous Elder Lion from Mu Lan Empire. While your Mu Lan Valley is influential, that doesn't mean you can trespass into the sacred grounds of my Lizard Serpent Clan. Elder Lion, don't mention it again!" the Lizard King hissed coldly, its forked tongue flicking out.
"As for your grandson, I suggest you search elsewhere!" it added, the disdain in its voice unmistakable.
Had they truly been searching for a lost grandson, the Lizard King might have shown some leniency. But now, it was clear that Elder Lion had ulterior motives.
In this delicate setup, Mo Yu's ploy to sow discord had indeed struck a nerve, stirring mutual suspicions between both sides.
Hearing the Lizard King's words, Elder Lion's face grew stern, a bloodthirsty glint flashing in his eyes.
"Though your Lizard Serpent Clan may be powerful, I advise you not to posture before me! Hand over my grandson, or let me search your palace. Otherwise, your clan may not survive the consequences!" Elder Lion's voice carried a raw threat.
As the blatant threat echoed, the ten Dou Wang and thirty Dou Ling experts behind him unleashed their powerful auras, soaring towards the sky and even darkening the heavens. With such formidable might, wiping out the Lizard Serpent Clan didn't seem too difficult.
Seeing this, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's expression changed. Mu Lan Valley's strength was undeniable, sending such a force from afar. And this was just one of the three elders—had all three come, the Lizard King would have no chance of resisting.
Yet, considering the immense benefit the Heavenly Flame could bring, it steeled its resolve. Its snake tongue flicked out, and it turned to the Gray Lizard Blood Serpent below, issuing a command.
"Hui Sha, summon our kin, prepare for battle!"
The Heavenly Flame held the key to its potential evolution. The Black Lizard Demon Serpent King knew it had to fight for it—if it could successfully harness the flame's power and awaken an ancient serpent bloodline, even Mu Lan Valley wouldn't pose a threat!
Hearing the order, the Gray Lizard Blood Serpent nodded gravely. A blood-red mark surfaced in its eyes and shot into the sky, forming a massive crimson flower that exploded and dispersed into countless fragments.
With the release of the crimson signal, the entire domain of the Lizard Serpent Clan stirred.
Numerous serpents, upon seeing the signal, rushed to the scene. From within the palace, many serpents with formidable auras emerged, joining the growing ranks.
Mo Yu, hiding in the shadows, keenly sensed the various chaotic energies amassing around the battlefield. He counted six or seven tier-five magical beasts and over twenty tier-four beasts among them, while the rest were too numerous to quantify.
"The Lizard Serpent Clan's strength is formidable indeed. Instigating conflict between Mu Lan Valley and the serpents was definitely the right call," Mo Yu smirked to himself as he observed the scene from his hiding place.
If he had attempted to infiltrate the palace alone, he would have faced insurmountable challenges—even the lower-ranked serpents could have overwhelmed him. But now, with the attention of the Lizard King and its forces drawn to the Mu Lan Valley intruders, Mo Yu saw his chance.
He cast a glance toward the distant palace, then turned back to the tense standoff in the sky, muttering, "Hurry up and start fighting... This is my best opportunity..."
Meanwhile, Elder Lion, observing the growing number of serpentine foes, remained unperturbed. He snorted coldly, hovering mid-air, his powerful Dou Qi surging through the sky, causing ripples in the fabric of space.
Feeling the resonance between his Dou Qi and the surrounding energies, a wave of unshakable confidence swept through the human ranks.
"Lizard King, in Mu Lan Empire, no one dares touch my Huang Clan. If you insist on courting death, I'll oblige. Our Master Mu has been eyeing your snake gall to forge a weapon," Elder Lion said, his eyes glinting with bloodlust.
The Black Lizard Demon Serpent King's slitted eyes flashed with icy malice. "Had all three elders come, I might have been wary. But you alone? Wiping out my Lizard Serpent Clan might be more than you can handle!"
"Hmph, a mere tier-six beast—I'm more than enough to handle you," Elder Lion sneered, his voice carrying a faint undertone reminiscent of a lion's growl.
Seeing the situation escalate, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King knew it couldn't underestimate its opponent any longer. A vicious glint flashed in its eyes as it made the first move.
Its massive black tail, sleek and agile, lashed out with a series of sharp swishing sounds. Suddenly, a black glow enveloped its clawed limb, accompanied by the faint crackle of thunder. Then, like a shadow, it shot forward with astonishing speed.
Caught off guard by the Lizard King's swiftness, Elder Lion's expression shifted momentarily before he let out a chilling laugh. He stepped forward, positioning himself precisely to intercept the serpent's attack, sealing off its advance.
Staring at the oncoming Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, a ferocious light ignited in Elder Lion's eyes. He clenched his fist, summoning a blood-red glow that condensed around it, then launched a heavy punch.
There was nothing fancy about this strike—just raw, overwhelming power. The sheer force behind it distorted the air, creating a subtle, curved ripple in the space before him. The air itself seemed to form an invisible cannonball around his fist, emitting a high-pitched, piercing noise.
Seeing Elder Lion's straightforward yet devastating attack, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King narrowed its eyes. A flood of powerful energy surged out from its body, roaring like a tidal wave.
Dark energy mist swirled around its snake tail, solidifying as it lashed out towards Elder Lion's crimson-glowing fist, meeting the attack head-on.
Clang!
The collision rang out like a clash of metals, echoing through the battlefield, causing a buzzing in the ears of all below. Some of the weaker onlookers even felt a stabbing pain in their eardrums.
The sky rumbled as powerful waves of Dou Qi rippled outward from the clash, spreading in all directions like water. After a brief contact, the two figures were forced back sharply.
Despite being a peak Dou Huang, Elder Lion struggled to gain an advantage over the sixth-rank magical beast, the Black Lizard Demon Serpent King, in just a single exchange.
Seeing this, the Gray Lizard Blood Serpent on the ground snarled at the countless members of the Lizard Serpent Tribe surging forward, "Kill these humans!"
Upon hearing the command, the surrounding tribe members let out a deafening roar of anger.
With their serpentine tails thrashing, the countless Lizard Serpent Tribe warriors took two steps back before launching themselves forward, rushing toward the human experts.
Seeing the swelling ranks of the Lizard Serpent Tribe army, the yellow-robed middle-aged man's expression grew even more solemn. He turned to the experts behind him and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, if we can rescue my son, I will reward you handsomely!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the human experts behind him cupped their hands together and responded, "We will not fail you, Your Highness!"
With those words, the human experts charged toward the oncoming Lizard Serpent army.
Although outnumbered, the human side possessed an abundance of high-level combat strength, with as many as ten Dou Wang experts among them. For a time, the battle raged fiercely with neither side gaining a clear upper hand.
Amidst the chaos in the forest, no one noticed a shadow slipping through the trees and sneaking into the grand, imposing palace.
After dispatching a few patrolling Lizard Serpents, the figure sprinted into the vast palace.
The palace was immense, resembling a city built for giants. As his back shivered slightly, Mo Yu's Purple Cloud Wings spread out, and he swiftly skimmed along just above the ground, anxiously asking, "She Lao, come out! Can you sense the location of the Heavenly Flame?"
"Hehe, relax. I was trapped in the cultivation grounds of the Ten Thousand Beast Flame for many years. I am incredibly familiar with its aura and can certainly sense its position," She Lao's cold voice echoed with a hint of confidence.
"Which direction?" Mo Yu asked eagerly, exhaling a sigh of relief.
"North!" She Lao replied quickly.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded, his feet tapping lightly on a rooftop. With most of the palace's Lizard Serpent guards drawn away by the human experts outside, there were few powerful opponents remaining. Mo Yu flapped his Purple Cloud Wings, heading quickly towards the northern part of the palace.
After about ten minutes of careful flight, a massive royal hall slowly came into view.
"It's in there. Be careful, the aura of the Heavenly Flame is growing stronger. I can also sense the presence of that Black Lizard Demon Serpent King—it's likely its residence," She Lao's warning sounded in Mo Yu's mind as the royal hall came into sight.
"Got it." Mo Yu slowed his pace and darted into a shadowed area, narrowing his eyes as he surveyed the heavily guarded entrance to the hall.
"I suggest you don't waste time. If the battle between Mu Lan Valley and the Lizard Serpent Tribe ends or if the misunderstanding between them is resolved, you won't have another chance!" She Lao advised sincerely.
"Understood."
Mo Yu was well aware of this. Nodding, he slipped over the wall of the royal hall, relying on She Lao's assistance to conceal his aura, and quickly dashed into a corridor, sprinting towards the location indicated by She Lao.
Thanks to She Lao's powerful soul perception, Mo Yu narrowly avoided several patrol teams each time they neared.
After a nerve-wracking ten minutes, he finally reached the end of a long corridor, which opened into a broad space.
At the end of the corridor was a large room resembling an altar, where the Ten Thousand Beast Flame was most likely hidden.
"Be careful. This corridor has an energy barrier overhead. Anything that passes through it will trigger an alarm. If that Black Lizard Demon Serpent King becomes aware of what's happening, it might rush here at any cost, and your plan to acquire the Ten Thousand Beast Flame could be ruined," She Lao warned again in Mo Yu's mind.
"Oh?" Mo Yu frowned, exhaling deeply as he forced a wry smile. "She Lao, what should I do now?"
"I'll have to take control of your body. While these energy barriers are formidable, I can cross them undetected," She Lao replied calmly after a moment of thought.
Mo Yu hesitated for a moment before nodding, knowing he had little choice despite his lingering wariness of She Lao.
"Hurry then, time is of the essence..."
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