A vicious female is trapped in a beastly hell.

Chapter 370 So many years have passed, you've grown so much.

Shells rained down like a storm, tearing through the dark night sky.

Several orc soldiers fell from the sky, their carefully prepared gifts reduced to dust in the explosion.

In the deep darkness of the night, thousands of enemy ships and orcs had somehow formed an encirclement, and countless cannon fire and supernatural attacks rained down from the sky—a tactic designed to kill them!
Shen Tang and Lu Xiao's expressions changed. It was obvious that the other party had planned an ambush in advance—their whereabouts had been exposed!
Very few people knew about this secret operation; besides the two of them, there were only a few trusted generals in the military camp.

The traitor is hidden among those she trusts most!

Shen Tang cursed inwardly.

"Hold on tight to the female master, it seems we're in for another tough battle."

"Yes, all soldiers, prepare for battle immediately!"

Lu Xiao's ninth-tier superpower suddenly erupted, and thousands of sharp wind blades pierced the night sky, emitting several screams, and dozens of figures fell from the sky.

The two armies quickly clashed and engaged in fierce fighting.

They didn't have many people with them this time, but they were all carefully selected elite soldiers, all of whom were at least at the seventh level. With Shen Tang's mental strength and dual superpowers, after a fierce battle, they finally broke through the encirclement.

It's a pity that the precious gifts intended for the Sky King of the Cloud Peak Empire were destroyed in the war.

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Traveling day and night, traversing mountains and rivers.

Three days later, the group crossed the border and entered the territory of the Cloud Peak Empire.

However, before they could even catch their breath, the sky suddenly changed color, turning as dark as night.

Thunderclouds and storm clouds loomed ahead like a ferocious beast awakening.

The hurricane transformed into a massive, sky-covering barrier, leaving the earth cracking, trees uprooted, and an atmosphere of destruction permeating the air.

The weaker orc warriors swayed precariously in the gale, struggling even to maintain flight. A slight misstep could result in them being swallowed by the storm, let alone forcibly breaking through the hurricane barrier.

Shen Tang unfolded the spatial map, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

This is no ordinary hurricane; it is a living, breathing energy that is greedily devouring everything in its path.

"What exactly is this thing?" she asked in a low voice.

Lu Xiao stared at the churning black clouds and said coldly, "It seems we're unlucky; we've run into a 'Thundercloud Jellyfish.'"

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Thundercloud jellyfish?"

"Yes, it's a natural-type pollution species unique to the Cloud Peak Empire, capable of triggering localized thunderstorms and gales that can destroy entire areas. Every time it appears, countless orcs perish in the storm."

Shen Tang's expression turned even more surprised. She hadn't expected there to be such a miraculous polluted species! This level was clearly a grade higher than those ugly things in the polluted land.

Lu Xiao carried Shen Tang to a higher place, avoiding the raging storm.

From this vantage point overlooking it, Shen Tang finally saw its true form.

Beneath the dark clouds, lightning writhed like giant pythons, and storms swept up building ruins, torn orc corpses, and broken vegetation, forming a chaotic vortex of death.

Wherever it passed, not a blade of grass grew, like a giant jellyfish that blotted out the sky, wantonly reaping life between heaven and earth.

Lu Xiao handed Shen Tang to his deputy, Shu Feng, his sharp gaze sweeping over the entire troop. His voice was as cold and hard as iron, "All troops, listen to my command! Maintain formation, do not fall behind. Protect His Majesty—any mishap will be punished according to military law!"

"As ordered!"

The orc warriors quickly assembled, the sound of their wings cutting through the air filling the air.

In the blink of an eye, the team had formed a wedge formation behind him, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath.

Lu Xiao suddenly unleashed a powerful surge of supernatural energy, his ninth-tier wind-type supernatural energy transforming into a tangible barrier that enveloped the entire team.

He stood at the head of the formation, like a divine weapon cleaving through the heavens and earth, forcefully tearing a path through the raging hurricane. The violent air currents were cleaved apart with overwhelming force, and the troops followed closely behind, finally breaking through the storm's barrier.

Suddenly, a vast expanse opened up before them—the territory of the Cloud Empire stretched out beneath them.

In stark contrast to the vast plains of the Nightfall Empire, this place is characterized by towering mountains and sheer cliffs.

Towns, like pearls, are scattered among the rugged valleys. Though not as wealthy as the city-states on the plains, they have nurtured the fiercest warriors in the West, making them the undisputed overlords of the West.

The sky was clear and bright, and countless winged beastmen soared through the fierce high-altitude winds.

Shen Tang looked up and saw that the colorful wings shimmered like jewels in the sunlight. Many of the strangely shaped birds were ones she had never seen before, and she could not even identify their species.

After another half-day of rapid travel, Lu Xiao, with Shen Tang in tow, arrived at the capital city where the Azure Sky King resided.

When the scene before her suddenly unfolded, Shen Tang couldn't help but hold her breath—countless floating islands hung in the sky like a miracle.

In the distance, majestic palaces appear and disappear among the clouds, and countless orcs and winged creatures move back and forth between the floating islands. There are heavily armed patrols, hunting parties laden with prey, and merchant caravans trading with each other, creating a vibrant aerial scene.

During the journey, Shen Tang couldn't help but ask Lu Xiao about the past of the Cloud Peak Empire.

Lu Xiao rarely showed a wry smile, "Actually, this is my first time here too."

"When my father took me back to the Night Glow Empire, I was just an egg."

He didn't know much more about his birth mother, the Azure Sky King, and the Cloud Peak Empire than Shen Tang did; most of what he knew came from his father's ramblings since he was a child.

“A hundred years ago, the last emperor of the Cloud Peak Empire died young without leaving any heirs.” Lu Xiao’s voice sounded particularly low in the wind. “Afterwards, there were upheavals and changes of imperial power, which eventually led to a tripartite balance of power.”

He looked at the largest floating island in the distance, which was rapidly approaching. "My mother is the Azure Sky Queen, one of the Three Kings, with the bloodline of the Golden-feathered Roc, who governs brilliance and order."

"The last emperor also had a younger brother, but at that time the imperial power was weak and the Netherflame Phoenix Clan was powerless to reverse the situation, so they had to retreat to the ranks of the Three Kings and inherit the title of Abyss Night King."

"There is another king, the Sky-Splitter King, who is a hereditary member of the Silverwing Sky Falcon clan. I've heard that this generation's Sky-Splitter King is not to be trifled with and often gives my mother headaches..."

Lu Xiao told Shen Tang everything he knew.

The relationship between the three kings is delicate, with occasional internal disputes, but they are generally united against external forces and work together to maintain the prosperity and strength of the Cloud Empire.

As the two were talking, the group had already arrived at the center of the floating city-state.

The majestic palace stands atop the central floating island, its platinum-gold buildings shimmering under the glow of the clouds, a breathtaking sight of grandeur.

Attendants were already lined up to wait, bowing and saying, "Welcome, distinguished guest. His Majesty is still in the council hall. Please move to the waiting room and wait a moment."

Shen Tang gestured for the guards to wait outside, and followed Lu Xiao into the waiting room.

About half an hour later, a loud announcement suddenly came from outside the hall.

"Welcome, Your Majesty!"

Shen Tang turned her head and gasped for breath.

Accompanied by a group of waiters, a tall and athletic figure emerged. She was a stunning beauty with golden-brown wavy hair, a well-defined face, and deep-set features. Her blue eyes held a cheerful smile when she looked at people, yet she maintained the dignified composure of someone in a superior position, giving people an indescribable sense of pressure!

As beauty fades with age, she is no longer young, and fine wrinkles appear at the corners of her eyes. Yet, these wrinkles lend her charm and dignity a deeper, more refined quality, as mellow and captivating as fine wine.

The King of the Azure Sky's gaze swept lightly over Shen Tang and lingered on Lu Xiao.

A genuine smile curved her lips as she strode forward, pinched her son's cheek, and said, "You little rascal, after all these years, you finally remember to come see your mother?"

Lu Xiao stepped back and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for your concern, Mother. I am usually too busy with official duties to come here in person to apologize."

"Hehe, your serious and honest appearance is just like your father's when he was young."

The Azure Sky King looked at his son with satisfaction, but also with a touch of reminiscence, "It's been so many years, I never imagined you'd grow up so much."