Chapter 1301: The Crocodile King's Guidance

Soon after the two forces of the Beast Emperor converged within Xiaohua's body, golden rays of light began to emanate from her. Though not exceptionally powerful, every wisp of aura released by this golden light felt incredibly sacred. For the surrounding sea beast warriors, in particular, this golden light resembled the dawning of a new faith.

As expected, just as the light enveloped Xiaohua's body, all the surrounding sea warriors, led by King E, slowly surfaced. All the sea warriors simultaneously unleashed an incredibly powerful surge of spiritual energy, representing the collective faith of all the beast clan powerhouses living in this lake.

As the saying goes, "there is strength in numbers." The moment this collective faith converged, Azure Dragon and the others finally grasped the true meaning of that adage.

"What in the world are they doing?" one exclaimed. "Are they planning a desperate comeback, going back on their word? What powerful spiritual energy! If they had amassed such terrifying power during the battle, they might truly have helped King E last two hundred rounds!"

Xu Yang's team members acknowledged this formidable power, unaware that Xu Yang himself simply wore a calm, faint smile. He knew perfectly well that the sea warriors were converging this spiritual energy not for further combat, but to pay homage to Xiaohua in their unique clan-specific way.

Sure enough, once this collective power of faith was fully assembled, it slowly circulated above Xiaohua's head. It then flowed down Xiaohua's body, integrating into the core of the inherited power within her.

"From this day forward, Your Excellency shall be the shared faith of all sea warriors within our lake region. We are no longer followers of the Beast Emperor clan; we will obey only you. In the future, should you have any commands, Your Excellency need only release a wisp of spiritual energy, and hundreds of thousands of our sea warriors will be at your complete disposal."

Upon hearing King E's words, Xiaohua felt an inexplicable surge of emotion in her heart. Perhaps because she now carried a portion of King E's life force essence, she could no longer harbor even the slightest hostility towards these people. She nodded gently, indicating her acceptance of the faith and support from the warriors of the lake clan.

"For me, it's the same for you all," she said. "Should other beast clan warriors launch an invasion against you in the future, I will also do my part to protect you, without hesitation."

Xiaohua's affirmative reply signaled the successful conclusion of Xu Yang's team's second campaign in this lake region.

"King E, do you know where the nearest neighboring region to your lake is?" Xu Yang asked. "We are about to advance to the third stronghold."

King E was not surprised by Xu Yang's words, having already discerned his team's true objective. They aimed to acquire all the inherited power of the Beast Emperor clan from the Ten King Guardians across all ten regions. After a brief moment of contemplation, King E projected a potent spiritual imprint into Xu Yang's soul world. At that very moment, as the spiritual energy settled, the map in Xu Yang's hand unlocked a new section of regional guidance.

"Beyond the tallest mountain to the southwest lies a vast plain. There, you will encounter the third Ten King Guardian and the Berserker Ox clan, the strongest race in his region. It's worth noting that the Berserker Ox clan is renowned as the second most formidable tribe in the entire Extreme Northern Wilderness, surpassed only by the Beast Emperor clan. They are also the most powerful lineage among the Ten King Guardians. Once this clan falls into a frenzy, they unleash unparalleled destructive power. You must be extremely careful, especially a small team like yours. If you get surrounded by their berserker oxen, the consequences will be unimaginable." Xu Yang nodded calmly after hearing King E's warning.

"Don't worry," Xu Yang replied. "No matter how powerful our intended opponents are, it won't matter. My only curiosity is to what extent the Berserker Ox clan's strength reaches, given they have gained the collective approval of all top powerhouses in the Extreme Northern Wilderness region."

King E's expression grew more serious as he slowly replied, "Personally, my strength is more than a hundred times less than that of the Berserker Ox clan's leader. And including myself, I'm afraid no other race, apart from the Beast Emperor clan, has ever witnessed the Berserker Ox clan leader's appearance after going berserk. It is said that it would be a world-shattering scene, one that would shake the entire Extreme Northern Wilderness."

Xu Yang had never feared challenges; on the contrary, he found himself greatly invigorated by them. After hearing King E's warning, he was eager to lead his team onward.

It took seven days to cross the towering mountain ahead. Xu Yang and his team did not travel by air; doing so allowed them to maximize the concealment of their aura, preventing premature detection by the hidden forces of the Beast Emperor clan. Stirring up trouble would undoubtedly bring considerable problems for Xu Yang's team. However, moving rapidly on foot in such mountainous terrain pushed Xu Yang and the others' endurance to its limit. Furthermore, with White Dragon serving as the ultimate mount at their disposal, their travel efficiency was greatly enhanced.

The group reached the summit of the tall mountain in just seven days. From the peak, the boundless plains stretching beyond gave a profound sense of vastness.

"My goodness, this plain is so vast it's almost like an ocean; there's no end in sight!" Azure Dragon exclaimed. "Boss, I have a premonition that on this plain, we are destined to create a stir, and the Berserker Ox clan will prove to be a formidable opponent, unmatched by the other races."

Azure Dragon couldn't help but exclaim this, and Xu Yang gazed at him intently. With a sudden inspiration, he sent a spiritual imprint directly into Azure Dragon's mind.

"Take some time to study this formation array," Xu Yang instructed. "It should complement your most proficient Path of Wonders perfectly. If you can quickly master this array I sent you, your strength will advance by another significant level. At least by then, that fellow Black Tortoise won't dare to challenge you."

Xu Yang's words clearly carried a hint of provocation, yet the Black Tortoise clone beside him could only shrug helplessly.

"Oh well, oh well, you're the boss, so what can I do?" Black Tortoise grumbled. "I can't provoke you, but can't I avoid you? However, Boss, if you act this way, don't blame me for calling you out."