Chapter 1290: Domineering Tiger King Majesty

The incredibly deep voice emanated from a corner deep within the headquarters.

The Tiger King's power was truly not to be underestimated. Judging solely by the quality of his voice, his strength vastly surpassed that of the Second and Third Leaders.

Hearing this, Xu Yang immediately realized that given the Tiger King's power, it wasn't that he hadn't noticed the treacherous ambitions of the Second and Third Leaders; he simply couldn't be bothered with them. With the Tiger King's formidable strength, no matter how much the Second and Third Leaders conspired to accumulate resources and boost their own power, they would never be a match for him.

This was the immense confidence he derived from his role as the Guardian of the Ten King Lords, and it also underscored the true significance of the "Heart of the Sacred Beast." According to Xu Yang and his team's current speculation, the Heart of the Sacred Beast represents the ultimate power of the Beast Emperor Clan, the ruling entity of the entire Far North Wilderness. As one of the Guardians of the Ten King Lords, the Tiger King, the strongest of the Tiger King Clan, possesses a portion of the Beast Emperor Clan's inherited power.

If Xu Yang and his team's conjectures prove true, then engaging the Tiger King in battle should allow them to directly experience the power of the Heart of the Sacred Beast. This was indeed the primary reason Xu Yang's team was so keen to confront the Tiger King. The might displayed by the Tiger King at that moment truly astonished Xu Yang's entire team.

“Heh, have you finally lost your patience? The true strongest warrior of the Tiger King Clan, reveal yourself now! If you delay any longer, I fear you won't even be able to preserve your last shred of dignity.”

Upon hearing the Tiger King's voice, Azure Dragon immediately taunted him further. At that very moment, the Tiger King's powerful aura finally materialized. All the tiger warriors within the Tiger King Clan's headquarters plaza instinctively went limp and collapsed to their knees as this aura descended upon them. Even the White Tiger warriors who had been following Xu Yang's team couldn't resist the overwhelming suppressive aura emanating from their own leader.

Naturally, this intense suppressive effect stemmed from the profound bloodline suppression inherent in the Tiger King's power; no one with the Tiger Clan bloodline could resist it. Conversely, the human members of Xu Yang's team and Queen Talia, as an outsider, did not experience such an intense effect and remained standing calmly.

As this incredibly powerful aura permeated every corner of the battlefield, the Tiger King's form slowly emerged, seemingly materializing out of thin air, as if teleporting directly before them. This grand entrance greatly impressed Queen Talia, leaving her utterly stunned. She had every reason to believe that without the support of Xu Yang's team, her current strength wouldn't allow her to survive ten rounds against the Tiger King.

In this situation, Queen Talia felt an increasing sense of security, realizing the immense advantage of having Xu Yang as a formidable ally. Furthermore, she had no doubt that even if she had single-handedly eliminated the Scorpion Clan, she would never have received the Tiger King's forgiveness without Xu Yang and his team's backing.

“Hmm, even Talia of the Serpentfolk has arrived? It appears you have indeed entered my territory with a specific objective. Do you intend to eliminate me and usurp my position as Guardian of the Ten King Lords?”

Queen Talia was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained her composure. Mustering her courage, she nodded gravely at the Tiger King before her.

“Indeed, my presence here today is a testament to my absolute confidence and resolve. Under the leadership of your Tiger King Clan, all the clans under its dominion have shown no progress whatsoever in recent years. On the contrary, your Second and Third Leaders have secretly built hidden realms, completely usurping your original authority and wantonly suppressing their warriors with their newfound power. Not only have our eight major clans been oppressed, but even your own people have been subjected to overwhelming suppression.

And you, as the true leader of the Tiger King Clan, have not only turned a blind eye to this but have even allowed these two individuals to continue their misdeeds. Is this truly how a Guardian of the Ten King Lords should behave? You have completely failed to uphold the responsibilities of a Guardian of the Ten King Lords, and therefore, you are unworthy of this position and title. Our presence here today is to demand an explanation regarding the future development of all eight races under the Tiger King Clan's dominion. If you cannot provide us with a satisfactory explanation and a proper resolution, we will not hesitate to act against you and replace you as a new Guardian of the Ten King Lords.”

The Tiger King listened to Queen Talia's frank words without any hint of arrogant laughter. Instead, he simply nodded with a calm expression.

“I must concede that much of what you've just stated holds true. I am fully aware of everything my second and third brothers have done over the years. However, I have never taken any direct action to suppress them. Ultimately, they are my brothers, and I would never move against my own kin. Even their desire to usurp my position is something I can comprehend. What I cannot tolerate, however, is for outsiders, who were once subservient to my eight great clans, to attempt to dominate our Tiger King Clan. That is utterly unacceptable. Such intentions from the leader of the Serpentfolk have already violated the rules established by the Beast Emperor lineage throughout the Far North Wilderness. Therefore, by all rights, you will not leave here alive today.”

Hearing the Tiger King's declaration, Little Hua, a member of Xu Yang's team, couldn't help but let out a light chuckle before speaking.

“I'm very curious now: what kind of inherited power grants you such immense confidence? It seems the full extent of the Tiger King Clan's power is now laid bare before us. While you might have no trouble confronting Talia alone, I doubt you possess the confidence to speak so boldly about engaging us, a few human outsiders.”

Hearing Little Hua's question, the Tiger King's face broke into a slight smile as he calmly offered an explanation. “What you say is indeed reasonable. My audacity to speak so brazenly is not born from a belief that I can defeat you, the powerful human outsiders. Rather, it is because if you dare to attack me, a Guardian of the Ten King Lords, today, you will automatically be deemed enemies and invaders by the Beast Emperor Clan. After today, the Beast Emperor lineage will mobilize all tribal forces across the entire Far North Wilderness to encircle and annihilate you. Thus, even if I lose the honor of my position as the Tiger King's Guardian, you will pay a far more devastating price.”