Chapter 1485: Little Kitten

After seeing off the young juniors of the Xuanyuan royal family, the Level Nine Snake Emperor, looking ashamed, approached Xu Yang and his companions. He bowed deeply and cupped his hands towards Xu Yang, showing the utmost respect.

“Regardless, Your Excellency has just saved my snake clan’s life. This kindness, I, the Emperor, will never forget.”

Xu Yang chuckled, waving his hand. “There’s no need for such formality. After all, our intervention with those individuals wasn’t entirely for your sake. Moreover, if you wish to repay this favor, I’ll give you the chance right now. Let us enter your cave dwelling to find that little fellow who dared to play tricks with our prey, and see where it’s hiding.”

The moment Xu Yang finished speaking, the little creature, which had transformed itself into a stone using a special disguise technique, suddenly experienced a momentary fluctuation in its aura.

In that fleeting moment, as its body slightly stirred, Xu Yang’s perception was incredibly sharp. His spiritual energy had already covered every corner of the entire cave and its surroundings the moment he arrived.

Even the slightest sound within the cave could not escape Xu Yang’s perception. And in that instant, Xu Yang immediately locked his gaze on the small, completely black creature. Then, with a sweeping motion of his hand, an incredibly powerful divine law descended, completely covering the section of space from which the sound had emanated.

As expected, the little creature reappeared in its original form within the isolated area where the concepts of time and space were lost. It wasn't a mouse; it looked more like a cat.

However, its appearance was vastly different from an ordinary housecat. It was quite cute. The unique and strange ancient patterns carved on its body suggested that this creature was a special spirit passed down from an era hundreds of thousands of years ago.

Its large eyes, like two crystals, blinked continuously. It looked around with a bewildered expression, trying to find a way out of this space. Unfortunately, it didn't find the exit it imagined, but instead, Xu Yang's complete silhouette appeared before it.

“Little one, you want to run away after eating my things? That’s really underhanded of you.”

Facing Xu Yang's complete silhouette, the little creature showed a hint of panic. It instinctively began to retreat a few steps. But how could it get a second chance to escape in front of Xu Yang?

“Great God above, please accept my obeisance!”

Seeing no way to escape, the little cat suddenly spoke human language. It desperately kowtowed to Xu Yang, displaying a pleading posture.

Xu Yang was momentarily taken aback. He truly hadn't expected that such a tiny creature could already speak human language. Clearly, although this creature didn't possess powerful combat abilities, its lineage and bloodline were certainly extraordinary.

“Don't pretend to be so well-behaved. If you were truly as you appear, how could you have committed such underhanded acts, trying to steal our things and then sneak away, right in front of us? Trying to act cute and spoiled in front of us won't work.”

After speaking, Xu Yang waved his palm, and a faint blue halo immediately enveloped the little creature. It was more like a powerful restraining ability that sealed both its spirit and its physical body.

Of course, this halo caused no harm to the creature's body. But with this halo, no matter where it fled, it would never be able to escape Xu Yang's spiritual lock.

With a gentle wave of his palm, Xu Yang directly pulled the little creature onto his palm and brought it closer for a detailed inspection.

“First, tell me, what exactly is your spiritual bloodline, little one? I've never encountered such a peculiar creature as you in the previous continental epoch.”

“Great God, please spare my life! I am merely a Level Five demonic beast from these mountains. By chance, I consumed several precious herbs deep within the forest and broke through to the strength of a Level Seven Demonic Venerable.

However, my lineage was originally very weak and possessed no strong combat power. I have always had to rely on devouring various bloodlines to strengthen my own power.

Previously, the earth element power within my body went out of control. I could only sustain myself by devouring demonic beasts of the same attribute to suppress the turbulent elemental force within me. I unintentionally offended Your Excellency; please forgive me.”

Xu Yang observed its seemingly docile appearance, always wearing a half-smile. It seemed as though Xu Yang could see its true thoughts through its fuzzy little head.

“Regardless of whether what you say is true or false, I'm telling you clearly now: from this moment until we leave the Kunlun Abyss, you will not be able to leave my side by a single step.

As for how you should interact with us, you can figure that out for yourself. I believe I have the ability to keep you by my side. Even if I give you three days and three nights to run, as long as I want to find you, you won't be able to escape.”

Indeed, upon hearing Xu Yang's absolute command, this clever and spirited little cat let out a helpless sigh. It resignedly slumped onto Xu Yang's palm, letting its small head droop.

“Fine, who can argue with your immense power? I can't resist it. Since you like this cat so much, I'll just stay by your side. Anyway, the millennium catastrophe is approaching, and it would be just as dangerous if I fled anywhere else. It's better to stay with you; consider it clinging to a powerful patron.

However, when the elemental force within me flares up, you must find me demonic beasts of the corresponding attribute as food. Otherwise, I won't be able to live much longer.”

The little cat continued to put on a pitiful act. Xu Yang, hearing its words, gave a tentative nod.

“I'll provisionally agree to that. If there's an opportunity to save you, I naturally will. However, if I don't encounter any rampaging demonic beasts that have gone berserk and lost control, I cannot actively kill demonic beasts of the same attribute to serve as your food.

My principle remains as before: even demonic beasts have the right to exist in this world. I cannot senselessly take the lives of other demonic beasts just for your needs.

So, how long you can live will depend on your own destiny. Of course, if you behave a bit more obediently, I might find other ways to suppress the elemental force within you.”

After saying this, Xu Yang placed the little creature directly on his shoulder. Then, he withdrew all the surrounding spatial sealing laws, and reappeared before Long Kun and the others.

The Level Nine Snake Emperor saw the little creature on Xu Yang's shoulder. He immediately understood that this was likely the target Xu Yang had been searching for in his cave.