Chapter 719 - 657: The Racial Army Has Come

Chapter 719: Chapter 657: The Racial Army Has Come

"Put away your killing intent. The fact that I dared to come in here means I don’t see you as a threat. The new generation surpasses the old. You were defeated by Demon King Liu, and he, in turn, was defeated by me. Among the Snake Race, I am now the Monarch. Every snake in the world must obey my commands, and you are no exception."

Tu Xiao’an met the Great Demon Skull Snake’s gaze coldly, utterly unafraid.

"Such arrogance. You want this king to take orders from you? Not even Demon King Liu managed that." An eerie, hypnotic light flickered within the Great Demon Skull Snake’s empty eye sockets.

Tu Xiao’an smiled and said lightly, "Just because he couldn’t doesn’t mean I can’t. Demon King Liu stole your throne. You hate him; he is your enemy. On the contrary, I’m not your enemy. I’m your benefactor. By killing Demon King Liu, I’ve already avenged you."

"My vengeance is not for you to take! I will exact it myself!" the Great Demon Skull Snake roared, and the dim surroundings roiled like a stormy sea.

"Hmph. If you were capable of revenge, why have you been holed up here for the past thousand years? What are you waiting for?" Tu Xiao’an said scornfully. "Submit to me and obey my commands, and you’ll be free to leave. Within the Snake Race, you will be second only to me, above all others."

"Arrogant! You’re even more arrogant than Demon King Liu! If you want me to take your orders, then show me your skills. Defeat me, and then we’ll talk."

The Great Demon Skull Snake shot straight up, its entire body of white bone erupting in a multicolored light. In that instant...

The entire dim environment changed abruptly once more. It was as if he had traveled through time and space and was no longer inside the palace.

Hm?

Tu Xiao’an’s expression changed drastically. ’What kind of ability is this? This Great Demon Skull Snake’s Illusion Technique is incredibly powerful.’

In a flash, he seemed to have arrived at the arena of Asuras. He was surrounded by piles of white bones. The soil had long since turned reddish-brown, and pools of fresh blood refused to coagulate. A gloomy haze hung in the sky, never dispersing. As far as the eye could see, the ground was littered with the unidentifiable limbs of countless creatures.

The air... the air was thick with the stench of blood and death.

The cries of slaughter filled his ears, as if an army of thousands was charging toward him.

"Hmph. Illusion Techniques are useless against me. Now, bre—"

Before he could finish the word...!

"Aren’t you supposed to be powerful? Defeat me within my Illusion Technique, and I will obey your commands and be at your disposal," the Great Demon Skull Snake’s voice rang out, filled with sorrow and resentment.

A glint flashed in Tu Xiao’an’s demonic eyes, and he replied crisply, "Fine. As you wish."

RUMBLE... BANG! BANG! BANG!

Outside the ancient palace, Elder Snake stood like an unmoving guard, focused solely on waiting for his king to emerge.

But not long after, he suddenly spun around. The ancient palace had begun to shake violently, as if caught in a magnitude 18 earthquake.

He looked down at his feet, where cracks were silently spreading across the ground.

’My King, if you can convince the Old Snake King to come out, our Snake Race might just have a sliver of hope.’

The presence of a Deep Mountain Demon King was a testament to the comprehensive combat power of an entire major race.

Any race in the Yaoling Mountain Range that produced a Demon King could be promoted to the ranks of the great races. If that race produced a Deep Mountain Demon King, they would stand at the very peak of the pyramid, their prosperity guaranteed for a thousand years.

Countless other races would flock to pledge their allegiance, and their glory would be boundless.

「One day and one night later...!」

"Ding... Congratulations, Host, for subduing the Level 38 Super Class Mutated Bone Skeleton Snake, which possesses the power of the Elemental Illusion Technique."

Just then, a handsome young man walked unhurriedly out of the ancient palace. The moment he stepped outside, the palace behind him collapsed with a deafening roar, instantly becoming a pile of ruins.

"My King, what was the outcome?"

He gave a faint, knowing smile. "Let’s go back."

’The power of the Elemental Illusion Technique... He’s worthy of being a Snake King of a past generation. His combat strength far exceeded my expectations. I’ve really hit the jackpot with this one.’

......

「Two days later.」

Countless Cultivated Creatures swarmed the outskirts of the famous She Mountain in the Yaoling Mountain Range, attacking like a ferocious, unstoppable flood.

"ROAR..."

"RUMBLE..."

From the sky, the ground, and all directions, came waves of massive roars, explosions, and monstrous shrieks. The very air trembled, stirred by the overwhelming aura of Demons.

The grand army of the Twelve Great Races, led by the Yellow Demon King and the Gray Demon King, had finally arrived as promised. Countless Snake Species trembled in terror, facing utter annihilation.

The Snake Race of She Mountain offered almost no meaningful resistance. Their main gates were thrown wide open, allowing the allied army to charge up She Mountain, their target being the Snake Palace Castle.

Inside the Snake Palace Castle.

Tu Xiao’an, in his human avatar, was having lunch with his mom and older sister, chatting and laughing as they ate.

However, the palace floor would tremble from time to time, and the faint, beast-like roars from outside were occasionally audible.

’They’re finally here.’ Tu Xiao’an stood up, his pupils contracting as a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"An’Er, why is the ground shaking? Don’t tell me it’s an earthquake," Wen Qiu asked, a hint of panic in her voice.

Tu Xiaoyue, however, was calm. She put down her rice bowl and leaped up, jumping a full five or six meters into the air. She then executed a flashy mid-air kick with a 360-degree spin before landing with light grace. Her eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. "Mom, even if it is an earthquake, you don’t have to be afraid. Your daughter is super strong now! I can definitely protect you."

"Silly girl, if a real earthquake hits, what good are those flashy but impractical moves going to do?" Wen Qiu couldn’t help but chide, rolling her eyes.

Tu Xiaoyue retorted defensively, "Mom, your daughter is an Awakener now! In ancient times, I would’ve been considered a Martial Arts Master!"

SWOOSH, SWOOSH, SWOOSH... She threw a few more kicks into the air, and to her credit, they actually made whooshing sounds.

Watching from the side, Tu Xiao’an was speechless. "Sis, stop showing off. After all the good things I’ve given you, that’s all the strength you have? What is there to be proud of?"

With a Snake King for a younger brother, it was impossible for Tu Xiaoyue to remain an ordinary person. According to the data from Tu Xiao’an’s system, she was now a Level 17 Martial Cultivator!