Chapter 1271: Not Worth Being an Improper Mount

In no time, all the powerful individuals of the Black Panther tribe from the outer perimeter of the entire tropical jungle area surged towards them. Even more daunting, as the absolute rulers of the tropical jungle, the Black Panther tribe also had over a dozen other races rapidly assembling as their subordinates.

Although these other races might not be effective in battle, their combined deterrent power and visual impact would likely have left anyone else feeling desperate.

Unfortunately, Thalia was accompanied by Xu Yang and his group, individuals who stood at the pinnacle of the Yingzhou Continent. They would hardly be intimidated by some insignificant characters from a tropical jungle.

"Haha, calling for reinforcements so quickly? Not bad, you little fish assembled quite fast. It’s clear the Black Panther tribe wields considerable influence in this tropical jungle. However, today will likely be your last chance to display your power. After today, you won't have this kind of unbridled freedom again."

As Xu Yang finished speaking, the Law of Earth once again took effect. With a mere tap of his foot, the surrounding landscape began to undergo dramatic transformations.

Countless massive boulders appeared out of nowhere, and the formerly flat ground began to shift in strange and unusual rhythms, a direct result of Xu Yang's mental power.

In a short time, the intimidating hordes of jungle beasts that had gathered were completely isolated by Xu Yang's terrain manipulation. Apart from dozens of Black Panther strongmen, only a few stray jungle beasts were funneled into the central battlefield area.

"What kind of ability is this? You can actually alter the structure of the earth's veins?" The Black Panther leader before him was utterly dumbfounded. He had never imagined encountering such a formidable individual as Xu Yang, but by now, it was far too late for regrets.

The Black Tortoise clone looked indifferently at the Black Panther leader. "Our leader already gave you a chance. If you had merely appeared, then scurried back to your territory, allowing us to pass through this jungle, everyone could have remained peaceful. Instead, you chose to create a grand excuse to attack and seize an opportunity to challenge Queen Thalia. Therefore, you have no chance of escaping this misfortune."

"In other words, even if we chose not to engage you, merely injuring a few of you to pass through, it would leave a hidden danger for the two tribal headquarters in the Gobi region during our absence. Should the Black Panther tribe launch a major assault on the Gobi battlefield after we leave, we would be unable to return to the Gobi region immediately to provide support. Such a hidden danger is absolutely unacceptable to our team. The moment your Black Panther tribe decided to attack Queen Thalia, your fate was sealed."

As the Black Tortoise clone finished speaking, Xu Yang stomped the ground and shot skyward, hovering in the air. Behind him, the outline of an incredibly brilliant sword aura rapidly materialized.

He chose to end the battle so swiftly and decisively because he did not wish to waste more time in this jungle battlefield. The most effective way to suppress a race is to publicly execute their leader, then seal off their territory using appropriate methods. This approach would ensure that Xu Yang's team, including the Naga and Scorpion tribes, would have no lingering concerns.

Indeed, as the power of Xu Yang's sword aura began to radiate outwards, the Black Panther warriors before him were utterly stunned. They had never witnessed a human capable of wielding such a terrifying sword potential. The light emanating from this sword aura, and the surging, immense energy it condensed, far surpassed the limits of power these Black Panther strongmen had ever encountered.

"I've been fortunate enough to witness Lord Tiger King in action a few times, but I fear even his peak techniques cannot compare to the power of this single sword. Who exactly is this human?" The Black Panther leader was utterly dumbfounded. Simultaneously, he made a very shrewd move: temporarily dispersing the surrounding tribesmen. Otherwise, he couldn't accurately assess how many of them would be needlessly crushed if Xu Yang's sword descended.

The Black Panther leader truly lived up to his position. Despite facing an almost insurmountable foe like Xu Yang, having decided to attack, he had no room for retreat. He leaped forward instantly. The Black Panther tribe is renowned for its extreme speed in movement, and this individual suddenly unleashed his full velocity, circling Xu Yang's body again and again.

When his rotational speed reached its peak, Xu Yang suddenly realized that the space-time laws around his body had shifted to some extent, and the aura of the sword he had condensed was also slightly weakened by the alterations in the surrounding space.

"What an impressive Black Panther tribe," Xu Yang mused, "it would be a waste of resources if you weren't utilized as mounts." He decisively dispersed the sword aura behind him, completely dissolving the immense power that could have easily slain his opponent into nothingness.

Xu Yang's next move was not to instantly eliminate the Black Panther leader and incur the full hatred of the entire tribe; that would be an unwise action. Instead, he aimed to completely subjugate the race through powerful deterrence, making them serve him. This was the optimal way to fully utilize such a valuable resource.

With this idea in mind, Xu Yang remained calmly within the surrounding deep black domain, using his mental power to initiate a psychic communication with the Black Panther that was continuously circling his body at lightning speed.

"Your speed truly astounds me. It would be a pity for talent like yours to be simply slain. I can offer you an opportunity to alter your own destiny and that of your Black Panther tribe: surrender to me and utilize your unique abilities. Not only will the Black Panther tribe avoid any chance of demise, but it will also achieve greater prosperity. I can responsibly inform you that Queen Thalia has secured the support of our team. Not just your Black Panther tribe, but even the Tiger King tribe would be utterly incapable of stopping us. The region you inhabit will soon undergo a dramatic transformation. How to secure a better future for the Black Panther tribe during this period is the most crucial question you, as a tribal leader, should consider. Therefore, I am now giving you a chance to make a new choice."