Shrouding the Heavens: Starting by joining the Holy Land of Yao Guang

Chapter 273 The Grand Gathering of All Races
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Li Yao sat cross-legged in the Holy Lord's Hall, comprehending the immortal technique Tiger Roars Across the Heavens, until a message arrived, breaking the silence.

On this day, the entire Big Dipper shook, and the date of the grand gathering of all races was officially set for just half a month later.

The event was held at the sacred site of Yaochi!

The news caused an uproar throughout the entire Beidou region, with countless cultivators rushing towards the Northern Region like madmen.

Inside the Holy Lord's Hall, the high-ranking members of the Yao Guang Holy Land gathered to discuss how to proceed.

Li Yao sat at the head of the table, not speaking, but listening to the discussion among the senior executives and pondering silently.

The Conference of All Races, in essence, is a redistribution of resources.

In ancient times, countless races existed, and they were the masters of this land, possessing the best resources.

But now, they have been asleep for millions of years, the land has been occupied by humans, and so have the best resources.

This situation was unacceptable to the ancient races, so they wanted to reclaim the resources they once possessed.

But as time has passed, and the human race has developed through the ancient era, it has long since become the undisputed overlord, and it is impossible for it to give up such a position.

This grand event is actually a test. If the strength of the human race cannot make the ancient races wary, then a great war is inevitable.

Suddenly, the Yaoguang executives, who were having a heated discussion, noticed something was wrong and looked towards the head of the table.

The spot where Li Yao had been sitting was now empty; he had vanished without a trace.

"Where is the Holy Lord?!"

The high-ranking members of Yaoguang were all puzzled, exchanging glances, unsure of what to do.

The meeting was in progress when the boss left...

……

Thousands of miles away from the sacred land of Yaoguang, on a towering mountain peak, Jiang Taixu stood quietly, gazing at the vast rivers and mountains in the distance.

"The Divine King has graced us with his presence; we are deeply sorry for not welcoming you sooner." Suddenly, a clear voice rang out, and Li Yao's figure appeared abruptly on the mountaintop.

Jiang Taixu, who was gazing into the distance, was slightly taken aback. He turned around and looked at Li Yao, his eyes showing shock.

After a moment, the shock was concealed, and he said, "I apologize for bothering you; I did not inform you beforehand."

Jiang Taixu felt a pang of emotion.

In recent days, he had often heard rumors about Li Yao, but when he actually saw him, he still felt that the rumors were too conservative.

Just now, he didn't even sense Li Yao's approach until Li Yao reached the mountain peak!

This is quite astonishing. As a saintly king from the post-ancient era, Jiang Taixu possesses unparalleled strength and is among the best in his realm.

Now, with his higher level of cultivation, he couldn't even sense Li Yao's speed!

After a moment of reflection, Jiang Taixu remembered the main purpose of his trip and said, "I have come here to discuss the Grand Assembly of All Races."

Then, he began to reveal some secrets to Li Yao.

It turns out that long before the ancient races gradually emerged, the top experts of the human race had gathered once to discuss how to deal with them.

The Immortal Old Man, Wei Yi, the Master of the Strange Man's Mansion... and the Sick Old Man Gai Jiuyou.

Among them, the lowest level of cultivation is the fourth level of immortal saints. Only those at this level are qualified to participate in the discussion.

Li Yao should have been among them, but at that time he was in seclusion and it was not appropriate to disturb him.

As for Qin Jue, needless to say, apart from Li Yao and Li Daoqing, very few people in the entire Yao Guang Holy Land knew of his existence, let alone outsiders.

……

Soon, Li Yao finished listening to the plan discussed by everyone. It was very complicated, but in summary, it was actually about using the name of the Great Emperor Wushi to intimidate the ancient races.

According to Jiang Taixu, this plan was inspired by Ye Fan.

As the Bell of No Beginning tolled, Zhang Lin suppressed the Divine Valley, using the name of the Great Emperor of No Beginning to intimidate the ancient tribes.

But that's not enough; the significance of Shenling Valley alone is insufficient to serve as a deterrent.

So, everyone worked together to come up with a plan: to put forward a highly skilled expert with exceptional combat power to fight against all the kings and establish an invincible image.

Finally, the weapon forged by the Great Emperor Wushi—the Investiture of the Gods—was deployed to suppress the radicals, thus bringing the conflict to a close.

After this series of moves, those unaware of the truth would be astonished and doubtful whether the Great Emperor Wushi was still alive.

Even if there are doubts, who dares to take the gamble?

I have a thousand doubts that this supervisor is a fake, but I just don't dare to gamble on that one-in-a-million possibility—the head of the Western Depot.

……

After listening to the entire plan, Li Yao began to ponder it.

Although this plan was risky, it was undeniably perfect and suitable for the current human race.

To be fair, the current strength of the human race, if we disregard its foundation, is certainly incomparable to that of the myriad races.

Gai Jiuyou is very strong, but his condition is very poor. If he has a choice, he will not make a move if he can avoid it.

But apart from him, the only one on the human side who can currently shoulder the main responsibility is Wei Yi.

On the other hand, among the ancient races, several royal families had Great Saints, in addition to Hun Tuo, Kun Zhou, and others, all of whom were at their peak.

The difference is enormous; in a real battle, only Gai Jiuyou would have the strength to suppress it.

And so we're back to square one. Gai Jiuyou doesn't want to waste his life force on a fight...

Without Old Guy's brute force to overcome all odds, then we can only rely on tactics.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Li Yao asked casually.

He was really just asking politely. According to the plan, apart from Jiang Taixu and the person who activated the Investiture of the Gods, everyone else should just watch from a distance.

But to everyone's surprise, after he finished asking the question, Jiang Taixu nodded and said, "The key to this plan is us."

"What?" Li Yao brandished his sword, looking at Jiang Taixu in disbelief.

What does it mean that we are the key to the plan?

“…Originally it was just me, but you killed the Crimson Demon King a few days ago and displayed extraordinary combat power. The ancient clans certainly won’t overlook you,” Jiang Taixu said.

This was something no one expected; the battle between Li Yao and the Crimson Demon King happened too suddenly.

It goes without saying that the ancient clans would not overlook the combat power of a Saint King, and thus, Li Yao also became part of the plan.

Jiang Taixu was initially worried that Li Yao would be targeted by the ancient clans, but after experiencing Li Yao's speed, he felt confident that the game was in the bag.

Without a doubt, the speed that Li Yao just displayed has already put him in an invincible position.

"Alright, looks like we can have a proper fight now." Li Yao's fighting spirit soared.

The two chatted for a while longer before parting ways.

After returning to the Yao Guang Holy Land, Li Yao also began preparations.

First and foremost is the Dragon Pattern Cauldron, a strategic weapon that we definitely need to bring along. Anyway, it's not too much trouble to bring out an imperial weapon now.

Previously, it would have required preparing a large amount of resources to awaken the legendary holy weapon and suppress the great formation.

Now that we have the resources, there's no need for such trouble. We can simply have Qin Jue activate the legendary holy weapon to suppress the great formation.

This is also why imperial weapons appear frequently in the original work, because the difficulty of summoning imperial weapons is completely different in the early and later stages.

Then there are the accompanying personnel. Li Yao didn't need to arrange these. His only instruction was to have Yang Lan come along to bolster their presence, since she was a Saint King-level powerhouse.

However, he will not appear; instead, he will hide in the shadows until everything is over, at which point he will emerge to bolster his presence.

……

The northern region is a vast expanse of barren land, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, where not a blade of grass grows and many places are completely inhospitable.

But on this barren land, some oases are incredibly thriving, with birds singing and flowers blooming, beautiful scenery, countless streams and waterfalls, and famous mountains and rivers rising and falling.

The sacred land of Yaochi is located on such a continent, which ranks among the top three of all the continents in the Northern Region. All kinds of wonders and magnificent scenes can be seen here.

The grand gathering at Yaochi is famous throughout the world. The Peach Banquet more than a decade ago is still vivid in my memory.

This is also one of the reasons why Yaochi Holy Land became the venue for the grand gathering of all races; it is not to be underestimated by the ancient races.

Furthermore, Yaochi possesses the supreme imperial weapon, the Western Emperor Tower, which can serve as a deterrent. Even if the ancient clans want to cause trouble, they will have to consider the weight of the Western Emperor Tower.

Yaochi Island.

Because of the grand gathering of all races, this place suddenly became the most eye-catching place in the Big Dipper, and cultivators could be seen flying and disappearing everywhere on the entire continent.

Both the demons of the Southern Ridge and the Buddhist monks of the Western Desert came here.

As one of the top three continents in the Northern Region, Yaochi Continent is usually very prosperous, but such a lively scene is something that has never happened before.

Even during the Peach Banquet, it was far less impressive than it is now.

Suddenly, the heavens and earth shook, and under the watchful eyes of countless cultivators, a magnificent palace appeared in the sky, heading towards the Jade Pool.

"The Holy Land of Yao Guang has arrived!" A discerning cultivator recognized the Yao Guang Palace and exclaimed in surprise.

As soon as he finished speaking, countless people turned their attention to him.

"I wonder if the Holy Lord of Yaoguang has come?" someone asked curiously.

"The Grand Assembly of All Races is related to the power structure of the Big Dipper. As the Lord of the Holy Land, the Holy Lord of Yao Guang will definitely come."

"That's great! With the Holy Lord of Yaoguang here, let's see if those ancient creatures still dare to be arrogant."

Countless people watched as the magnificent palace flew away into the distance.

Yaochi, with its ethereal mist encircling the sacred peaks, colorful clouds accompanying the auspicious land, and a misty haze covering the beautiful lake, is a scene as poetic and picturesque as a painting.

Whether viewed from afar or up close, one can feel the grandeur and magnificence; cascading waterfalls, majestic mountains, everything is like a fairyland.

Outside the Jade Pool, many cultivators gathered, including humans and ancient beings.

Many of these people are not even qualified to enter the Jade Pool Pure Land; even those who are qualified have to wait in line.

Unless one is a highly skilled cultivator, one can enter directly, but even then, one must leave behind auspicious clouds and precious artifacts before walking in.

However, there are exceptions. For example, at this moment, Yao Guang Bao Que flew directly into the Yaochi Pure Land.

Those who witnessed this scene below felt envy and jealousy, but no one found it unreasonable.

This is the world of cultivation, where the strong are respected and enjoying privileges is only natural.

"when……"

As the precious palace entered the Pure Land, the divine bell tolled, indicating the arrival of a distinguished guest.

The Queen Mother of the West personally came out to greet them from the Jade Pool.

This is the highest level of treatment. When a cult leader arrives, he is usually greeted by a senior elder.

"Brother Dao has finally arrived." The former Holy Maiden of Yaochi, now the Queen Mother of the West, smiled radiantly.

She wore a long, moon-white dress with a hem that trailed on the ground. Her figure was slender and graceful as she gracefully approached. She wore no makeup, yet all the beauties in the world paled in comparison.

Without a doubt, she was a woman of unparalleled beauty in the Eastern Wilderness. Her fair face was adorned with arched eyebrows and clear, lively eyes, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

Moreover, now that she governs a sacred land, she exudes an air of elegance and nobility, like the head of all female immortals in the celestial realm.

The Queen Mother of the West personally received them and led the group of people, including Yao Guang, into the depths of the Pure Land.

The grand gathering of all races has not yet truly begun, but many cultivators have already arrived in the Jade Pool Pure Land. They come from all races and have very different appearances, which is quite an eye-opener.

Yaochi covers a vast area and is covered with many restrictions. Some important places are inaccessible. With the divine power of the Western Emperor Tower descending, no one dares to trespass.

But even the area that was opened up for the grand event was incredibly vast, larger than the area opened up for the Peach Banquet.

Yaochi arranged for Yaoguang to stay at the same spiritual peak as last time, so she was a familiar guest.

In a blink of an eye, two days passed.

"when……"

One day, as the bell rang and people exclaimed in surprise, Huo Lin Cave, one of the ancient royal families, arrived at the Pure Land of Yaochi.

The so-called royal family refers to a race that has produced ancient emperors. In the ancient times, they were extremely powerful and once ruled the world, respected by all races. "This race has an incredibly ancient lineage, and what's most terrifying is that there are even children of ancient emperors in this race."

The arrival of Huo Lin Cave completely ignited the atmosphere within the Pure Land; they were the first members of the royal family to arrive.

On that very day, the divine bell rang again, and another member of the royal family arrived—a mountain lord from Blood Phoenix Mountain—causing astonishment among countless people.

……

"Finally digested."

On the sacred peak where the Yao Guang Holy Land resides, Li Yao, who was cultivating with his eyes closed, was overjoyed.

He paid no attention to what was happening in the outside world; figures like cave masters and mountain lords were insignificant and not worth noticing.

He even disregarded the possibility of a fierce battle that might follow.

Because he had just fully digested the insights gained from the Tiger Roaring Across the Heavens.

This means that he can now complete the True Dragon Treasure Technique or the True Phoenix Treasure Technique.

Which subject should we complete?

Li Yao himself hesitated for a moment, but made a decision in the blink of an eye.

Whether it's the True Dragon Treasure Technique or the True Phoenix Treasure Technique, both are supreme techniques. It doesn't matter which one you complete first.

Besides, it's not a choice between two options, it's just a matter of timing. There's only a month in between, so why worry so much?

"You're the one! True Dragon Treasure Technique!"

As energy surged into the Heavenly Book space, a faint light swept across the pages, as if a deity were writing with a pen, and the True Dragon Treasure Technique began to be completed.

"The dragon swings its tail!"

As the memory entered his mind, Li Yao obtained yet another True Dragon Treasure Technique.

Energy surged into the Heavenly Book once more, the Creation Domain opened, and Li Yao's mind sank into it, appearing within the domain to comprehend this freehand technique from a higher-dimensional perspective.

As time went by, his understanding of this freehand technique deepened.

The "Dragon's Tail Swing" is, as the name suggests, a move in which a real dragon attacks with its tail; it is a whipping type of attack.

Compared to the straightforwardness of True Dragon Fist, this freehand technique is much more profound in its variations.

With Li Yao's withdrawal from the field of magic creation, his understanding of the Divine Dragon Swinging its Tail had reached a level of consummate skill.

And there's an unexpected bonus!
"The Divine Dragon Tail Swing and the True Dragon Fist seem to be able to be used simultaneously!" Li Yao was slightly taken aback.

This was something he hadn't expected at all, because previously, Tiger Roar and White Tiger Claw... could be used simultaneously, but it was the kind of situation where you did your thing and I did mine, with little connection between us and a lack of link between us.

The Dragon Tail Swing and the True Dragon Fist are two free-fighting techniques that complement each other, enhancing each other's power.

The Dragon Tail Swing makes the True Dragon Fist unpredictable, and the True Dragon Fist makes the Dragon Tail Swing even more domineering.

Although they both originate from the same precious technique, they are like a puzzle piece; the gaps in the Tiger's Roar to the Heavens and the White Tiger's Claw do not match.

Even if they are used together, they cannot achieve the same result as the Divine Dragon Tail Swing and True Dragon Fist, where 1+1 is greater than 2.

After Li Yao understood the situation, he was immediately overjoyed.

The combined use of the two techniques would undoubtedly amplify their power many times over. He couldn't even imagine the devastating destructive force that this strike would unleash.

"You'll have a chance to try soon." Li Yao stood up and walked outside.

……

Although the grand event has not yet begun, people from all ethnic groups have already sat down to talk.

Xia Mingxiao sat in a corner, calmly gazing at the creatures in the main hall, but deep in his eyes lurked a mad greed.

This is a magnificent hall, with many spatial patterns carved inside. From the outside, the hall does not look very big, but it can accommodate as many people as you want inside.

At this moment, many of the beings in the hall possess extraordinary bloodlines, and some are even descendants of ancient emperors.

If he can devour them all, it will surely greatly enhance his original power.

All sorts of creatures gathered, strange and bizarre in appearance, arguing endlessly, creating an incredibly noisy scene.

"Human beings in almost all of the five major regions of the Big Dipper have occupied vast territories!"

"Humanity is unworthy of its position. With such weak strength, it has ruled the entire land. It is time to return it to its rightful owner."

……

Inside the temple, countless races of beings were shouting and arguing incessantly. Some of the larger clans had even taken out a map and were marking out their territories, as if those places would soon belong to them.

The human race's leaders were also arguing, some of them already red in the face, but their words were completely ignored and paid no attention to anyone.

If the lower-level cultivators saw this, seeing their revered leader being ignored by the ancient clans, they would probably feel not joy, but rather sorrow for their own kind.

This is a kind of contempt, it comes from the bottom of one's heart, it's not a pretense, but a genuine disregard.

Among the human race, only the supreme powers are feared by all races, who dare not act too recklessly. Apart from them, the other major sects are just sidelines.

"In the ancient times, the human race lived on the shores of the East Sea and in the cracks between various races, merely food for many powerful clans!" A certain royal family member was very domineering, publicly exposing the human race's past wounds, completely disregarding the human cultivators in the hall.

"Indeed, in the ancient times, there were countless races. The human race was just a small race. Some large races couldn't bear it and stepped in to protect it, which allowed it to survive. Now, it actually occupies the entire land. It's simply absurd."

“But this is not the ancient era; now it is the world of humans,” a cult leader retorted.

"Hmph, that's only because we were asleep. Now that all races have awakened, the glory of the ancient times will return." An ancient being said coldly.

The leaders of the various sects had icy expressions and felt extremely aggrieved. Although it was called a grand gathering of all races, these ancient clans didn't take them seriously at all and completely ignored them.

"Fools always love to dream, but little do they know that millions of years have passed, and they are still immersed in past glories?"

"So what if they're royalty? Not long ago, the once high and mighty Divine Valley was destroyed by an envoy under the command of the Great Emperor Wushi, yet they still dare to spout such arrogant words."

Suddenly, two impassioned voices rang out, and two figures walked in from the palace gate, one in front of the other, causing many people to show surprise.

It wasn't surprising that the figure in front said such things, as Ye Fan, the Holy Body, was known for his audacity. But the figure behind him actually dared to look down on the royal family?!

I thought Ye Fan, the Holy Body, was already incredibly audacious, but I never expected there would be someone even more valiant than him. Whose subordinate is this...?

"rub!"

Inside the hall, a stunningly handsome man rose in anger. His face was so beautiful that even women would be jealous. He was peerless in his elegance, his entire body sparkling and radiant with divine light, and he was enveloped by a five-colored divine halo.

"They are just playing tricks. Wushi has long since perished. The so-called messengers are merely using his name to carry out their duties."

This statement caused a great stir, immediately drawing everyone's attention and causing them to look towards the handsome young man.

"Among all living beings in this world, who can truly live for hundreds of thousands of years in the mortal realm, unless they are a true immortal in this world!"

The son of a god, of the bloodline of the immortal phoenix, the god revered by all races, and the biological son of the immortal emperor, spoke eloquently.

"I slept for countless years in the Ancient Emperor Mountain and clearly sensed that Wushi had already passed away 80,000 years ago. The earth-shattering, age-old aura was undeniable; it was definitely the Dao principle of a great emperor's passing away."

"Even a Great Emperor couldn't possibly live for hundreds of thousands of years!" said the eighth-generation descendant of Emperor Yuan, disbelieving that Wushi was truly still alive.

Not only the two of them, but many people don't believe it, because even the ancient emperors couldn't have lived this long.

In the ancient times, the legendary God Emperor reigned for no more than a few hundred thousand years.

The hall was completely silent. The human cultivators were pale, as if their self-deceiving lies had been exposed.

Then, many people became angry, their blood boiled, and they raised their voices and shouted.

"That's utter nonsense. You weren't even born yet. What could you possibly sense?"

“Your father’s temple was taken over by the Great Emperor Wushi, and you only harbor resentment, so you speak ill of him.”

"The Great Emperor Wushi's achievements are so profound that he could not possibly die. How dare you speak such nonsense! Aren't you afraid of being punished by Heaven?"

When a person's lie is exposed and they try to cover it up, or try to convince themselves, their voice will involuntarily get louder, as if that will make them more convincing.

"Haha, look at yourselves, trying to appear calm but with fear in your eyes. You used some unknown means to wipe out one of my ancient royal families, hoping to use this to confuse the public. You're just delusional," the Heavenly Prince sneered.

The various races looked on with surprise and suspicion, their minds began to race. Some races that had been wavering were now starting to have doubts.

The Heavenly Emperor nodded in satisfaction as he observed the expressions of the various races. His goal was to convince them that Wushi was dead.

He had never considered making peace with the human race. His father was a god revered by all races. If he could unite the power of all races and become the master of this land again, he would surely be able to restore the glory of the emperor.

Just then, a commotion broke out outside the main hall. An ancient creature staggered into the hall, shouting in terror.

"The Great Emperor Wushi is still alive; he has returned to the world!"

The sudden words startled everyone, even the royal families of Blood Phoenix Mountain and Golden Cave were shocked.

……

"It's here!" Li Yao's eyes blazed as he looked up at the sky and saw an ancient scroll that burst forth with golden light, illuminating the northern land.

Upon seeing the Investiture of the Gods appear in the world, he knew that the plan had begun. He would first let the Investiture of the Gods make a brief appearance to increase the possibility that the Great Emperor Wushi was still alive.

On this day, the whole world was astonished.

Like a scroll forged from the gold of the Dao Tribulation, it pierced through the past, present, and future, surveying the land of the Northern Region.

Blood Phoenix Mountain, Golden Cave, Ten Thousand Dragon Nest... Divine Silkworm Ridge and other royal sites were all visited by the Investiture of the Gods.

This was a warning; the ancient scroll exuded the aura of an emperor, as if a god were manifesting. Wherever it passed, all living beings knelt in worship, their expressions filled with fear.

Although it only manifested for a moment before disappearing again, its power was simply terrifying.

The race that had initially firmly believed in the fall of Wushi began to hesitate again.

That kind of power was truly like the reappearance of an ancient emperor, leaving no room for doubt.

The Emperor's handsome face was covered in red and blue marks. He had just confidently announced the news of Wushi's demise when the Investiture of the Gods appeared in the world. This was practically like being slapped in the face.

"Impossible. It's just a list of gods. Even if it reappears in the world, it doesn't mean that Wushi personally activated it." He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging into his flesh.

He was outmaneuvered by the monkey just a few days ago, and now he's been slapped in the face again. These two consecutive defeats are a huge blow to his prestige.

Even if he emphasizes now that this is a scam, there are very few people willing to believe him.

Suddenly, the enraged prince sensed something, his cold gaze sweeping towards the corner, where he met the eyes of the equally handsome young man.

Xia Mingxiao turned his head calmly, but was slightly startled.

"Such powerful divine sense, such powerful bloodline..."

With just one glance, he was actually noticed. He truly deserves to be the son of a god revered by all races!
But... I really want to eat it!

"Who is he?" the Emperor asked coldly.

“It seems to be… a disciple of the Yao Guang Holy Land!” A member of the royal family said hesitantly from the side.

"Just a disciple?" The Heavenly Emperor was shocked and furious, and felt extreme disgust for the young man.

The Yao Guang disciple looked at him as if he were staring at prey, like a starving mortal looking at a roast chicken.

That emotion was deeply hidden, but his powerful divine sense detected it; it was a talent from his bloodline, and there was no way he could be wrong.

A surge of murderous intent welled up within him; even when facing a monkey, he had never felt such a strong urge to kill it.

However, he did not act rashly. The servants he brought with him had been forced to commit suicide because of their attack on the monkey, and there was no one available at the moment.

As for personally taking action, how could he, the Son of God, possibly lay a hand on a mere disciple of the Yao Guang Sect!
Time passed slowly, and the date of the grand gathering of all races drew near. Finally, the ancestral king of the ancient races arrived.

She was a very beautiful woman, her body radiating an ethereal glow, possessing unparalleled beauty. She looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, yet she was incredibly terrifying.

But what was unexpected was that the first thing this ancestral king did was to question the son of the victorious emperor.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then remembered that just a few days ago, the Holy Prince and the Heavenly Prince had a dispute, and the servant was forced to commit suicide, losing all face.

Suddenly, the Ancestor Queen's eyes flickered as she looked at Ye Fan and Xia Mingxiao in the distance: "And you, the Holy Body of the Human Race, the disciples of Yao Guang, who gave you the audacity to insult the bloodline of the Undying Emperor?"

"A moment of carelessness has backfired, and now I'm in trouble." Xia Mingxiao had a headache, but it wasn't his fault. The Child of God was just too tempting, and he couldn't help but accidentally reveal a hint of emotion.

Compared to Xia Mingxiao, Ye Fan was much more assertive. His primordial spirit entered the sacred body behind him and he stepped forward directly.

"This is the Jade Pool, do you dare to act wildly here?"

The monkey also stepped forward fiercely, brandishing its iron rod, looking defiantly at the Queen Mother. Despite the vast difference in their strength, there was no fear in its eyes.

Xia Mingxiao did not move, but protected Ye Fan and the monkey in front of him, and stood guard behind them.

P.S.: I was planning to add an extra chapter, but it got stuck.
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