Chapter 1482: Calculating the Snake Clan

All demonic beasts possessing the bloodline of the snake clan found it impossible to resist the call of the Level 9 Giant Snake King’s aura. Seeing him act this way, the Level 9 Snake Empress, isolated in the same space as Xu Yang, immediately looked distressed.

“Damn it, is this the supposed majesty of the high and mighty royal families, these favored ones of heaven from the Kunlun Divine Path? They only bully us, the low-level demonic beasts. Sir Xu Yang, please release me. Even if I perish on this battlefield, I will not allow these arrogant individuals to act with impunity.”

Xu Yang chuckled and shook his head. “You have no need to worry. We are no longer enemies, especially since you made the right choice to tell me all the secrets you knew.

In the end, I owe you a favor. I originally intended to treat you as prey, but now that I understand the unique rule in the Kunlun Abyss where human souls are bound to demonic beasts, I no longer harbor strong animosity towards you.

After all, you are excellent life forms born from this vast world. You, too, have the right to live on this continent and fight for your destiny. No one is born to be condemned. Since the Kunlun Divine Path enforces such unjust rules, then we shall break them.”

Xu Yang’s sudden words seemed to greatly encourage the young woman before him, immediately causing the Level 9 Snake Empress to completely change her perception of him.

In her eyes, Xu Yang’s image instantly became incredibly tall and magnificent. She could clearly perceive the vast, all-encompassing nature of his soul and inner world—an influence so profound that it could inspire a sense of grandeur in others purely through his spiritual power and charismatic presence.

“If you can help my snake clan demonic beasts overcome this ordeal, I am willing to follow you and become your pet and servant.”

Xu Yang chuckled and shook his head. “There’s no need for that. There will likely be several more large-scale confrontations in the Kunlun Abyss. I’m quite curious to see what kind of power these descendants of the six great Kunlun royal families possess that makes them so arrogant, wielding such authority over all beings at such a young age. It’s truly an eye-opener.”

Xu Yang’s words were, of course, a clear mockery of these ignorant youngsters. As far as his gaze reached, the third senior brother of the Xuanyuan royal family, clad in black armor, had already unleashed his cultivation technique to its fullest extent.

On the surrounding plains, vast numbers of snake clan demonic beasts were clearly visible, beginning to gather frantically towards this location.

These demonic beasts were unable to discern whether the source of this aura was the Level 9 Snake Empress herself or some other sinister individual. It was only when they arrived near the gathering point that they finally realized danger was imminent.

“Damn it, we’ve been ambushed! Fellow snake clan members, disperse quickly!”

The speaker was a Level 7 Rattlesnake demonic beast. For this creature to have cultivated to Level 7 was quite remarkable, as the Rattlesnake clan inherently lacks significant cultivation talent. Reaching the rank of Level 7 Demon Venerable demands considerably more effort.

Upon realizing the gravity of the situation, the old rattlesnake immediately sent out a danger signal to its fellow snake clan members. However, it was ultimately one step too late.

The very instant the rattlesnake spoke, a relatively short young talent standing beside the third senior brother suddenly made his move. This individual was the youngest among the six, the eighteenth-ranked junior of the Xuanyuan royal family’s younger generation, and considered their most recent disciple.

Yet, this individual’s cultivation talent was exceptionally outstanding even among the entire younger generation of the Xuanyuan royal family. He suddenly curved his lips into a cold smile, his eyes gleaming with an incredibly intense desire for slaughter.

In an instant, a red demonic blade swiftly flew from his palm. The blade’s edge was incredibly sharp, perfectly aimed at the back of the Level 7 Demon Venerable. By Xu Yang’s estimation, a single strike from this blade would instantly reduce the Level 7 Rattlesnake demonic beast to dust, revealing the sheer brutality of this individual’s methods.

“I want you to understand that demonic beasts will forever be the lowest and most contemptible species in the Kunlun Divine Path. You will never be qualified to achieve powerful cultivation. Your existence is merely to be ants; this is your destiny.”

How arrogant this young man’s words were! Yet, it was precisely these words that completely enraged Xu Yang and the others within the illusory space. Ling Yao had reached her limit. With Xu Yang’s permission, an incredibly powerful sword light from her hand pierced directly through the void barrier, striking the surface of the red giant blade.

The sword light precisely struck the intersection point where the two sharp edges met, buying a sliver of hope for the Level 7 Rattlesnake Demon Venerable. The instant the two blade lights collided and erupted, the Demon Venerable immediately boosted his movement speed to its maximum, narrowly saving his life. He flew thousands of meters away, gasping for breath.

As for the terrifying deterrent force generated by the explosion of the two sharp edges, the accompanying shockwaves inevitably caused dozens of snake clan demonic beasts to perish on the spot.

“Damn it! Who is that? Hiding in the shadows and attacking secretly, show yourself now!”

Ling Yao transformed into a streak of light, instantly landing directly in front of the arrogant young man.

“Young man, at such a tender age, your desire for slaughter is so overwhelming, and your disposition so tyrannical. Is this truly the most esteemed quality of your Xuanyuan royal family?

With such innate cultivation talent, you should cultivate a tranquil and all-encompassing mind. That is the path you should be on. To have accumulated such an intense murderous aura at such a young age, I imagine the lives you’ve taken must be countless.”

Ling Yao was clearly scrutinizing this arrogant and unrestrained young man from the perspective of a mentor. However, he seemed utterly deaf to her admonitions, maintaining a dismissive sneer.

“Who exactly are you? And which lineage of the six great royal families do you belong to? Preventing my attack in secret is one thing, but haven’t we, the young generation of the six great royal families, united here in the Kunlun Abyss precisely to eliminate demonic beasts? What is your purpose in opposing us in this place?”

Ling Yao sneered. “Have you never considered why these demonic beasts riot once every thousand years? The root cause lies with your Kunlun Divine Path and its unjust disciplinary methods, which are not tolerated by natural law. If you were to prohibit the binding of human souls with demonic beasts—a means of punishment that violates the laws of heaven—then tragedies like today would not occur.

Demonic beasts have their own destiny, and human cultivators have their own space. The two should coexist peacefully. If a civilization cannot even accommodate the demonic beast race, then how far can it truly develop? It will inevitably reach a dead end.”