Chapter 1551: Six Veins Leader's Response

"Oh? It's just an apprenticeship, isn't it? Does it have to be this complicated?" someone wondered aloud.

Xu Yang gently shook his head. "Etiquette is a crucial indicator of a civilization's development and progress," he said. "A polite society often signifies a mature system of rules, which in turn leads to greater stability. The reason humanoids consistently view monster beasts as low-level creatures, like ants, is precisely because monster beasts lack a mature civilizational framework."

As Xiaohui listened, his confusion grew. Initially, he nodded and mumbled agreements to humor Xu Yang, but eventually, he could no longer pretend to understand. He quickly gave up and confessed to Xu Yang.

"Master," Xiaohui said, "you don't need to explain so much to me. From now on, I'll simply follow you wherever you go. If you have a bite to eat, I'll have a mouthful of porridge – wouldn't that be wonderful?"

Xu Yang felt a headache coming on. "You mustn't think like that, young one," he retorted. "The path of cultivation is endless. Once you've embarked on it, you must never stop easily. Otherwise, an abyss-like end awaits you."

Xu Yang truly spoke from experience on this matter; within such an environment, constant advancement was the only means of self-preservation. Consider today's battle: without sufficient combat power, did he truly believe those two human chiefs would have spared Xiaohui? The answer, of course, was no. What Xu Yang aimed to secure for the monster beast race was precisely this respect. With equality and respect, humans would never again dare to casually destroy the lives of monster beasts.

"Alright, the inheritance is complete," he announced. "Both of you should now quickly assimilate the essence of the Dao fruit that has entered your bodies. From this moment forward, you are direct disciples of your respective royal clan's Chief Elders. Even the clan leaders will not have the authority to personally harm you."

As Xu Yang explained, the two elders' actions were an investment in their future. Given their power and status, they needed to find exceptionally talented prodigies to inherit their positions. This would ensure that even if they grew old and frail at the end of their cultivation, unable to comprehend the Boundless Dao, they would not be disrespected by younger generations. Should Jiu'er and Xiaoxiang eventually rise to become royal chiefs or even clan leaders, then as their instructors, the two elders would have security in their old age.

The method they used to transfer life essence and Dao fruit was fast and highly compatible, but it came at a significant cost, requiring a portion of the two Chief Elders' own Dao fruit life force to complete. Jiu'er and Xiaoxiang immediately expressed profound gratitude to the two Chief Elders and publicly performed a simple apprenticeship ritual.

"Well, our mission is complete, and we must now report back," one of the Chief Elders stated. "Your task is to return to the Kunlun Abyss and prepare for the Blood Moon's ultimate arrival. Based on our assessment, the Six Human-Spirit Factions will not give up easily. If the Grand Elders become involved, you will face even more formidable challenges."

This news was far from reassuring. However, for Xu Yang and his companions, there was no fear; they adopted a "come what may" attitude. After all, even if they had to contend with the will of a supreme deity, with Xu Yang present, the difficulty of their challenge would be reduced to its absolute minimum.

Following the disappearance of its final array eye, the Human-Spirit Imperial Array began to disintegrate completely. This signaled to the leaders of the Six Imperial Clans, located far atop Kunlun Peak, that they instantly understood the situation on the battlefield.

Shortly after, six beams of aurora pierced the void, emerging from their individually condensed void gates. They converged in the main hall of the Xuanyuan Royal Clan, where they met with Xuanyuan Hao, the clan leader. It was evident that all six clan heads were supreme experts at the peak of the Kunlun realm, and at this moment, their expressions were grim.

"Ah, old Xuanyuan," one of them urged, "you must find a solution. If things continue like this, the Blood Moon calamity can't be sealed in advance, and a major war will become unavoidable!"

Sitting in the main seat, Xuanyuan Hao sighed helplessly. "There's nothing we can do," he stated. "The Grand Elders have already given their decree: this time, we cannot give the monster beast race any opportunity. We must accelerate the slaughter of monster beasts to force the Blood Moon to descend sooner. This time, a few of us old ones will personally arrange the formation to seal the Blood Moon."

Upon hearing this, the five top-tier clan leaders exchanged glances, then implicitly turned their attention to Xuanyuan Hao.

"Accelerate the slaughter... Brother Xuanyuan, you mean..."

"Precisely," Xuanyuan Hao confirmed. "I will bring forth the Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron, one of the three divine artifacts that safeguard the Xuanyuan Clan, to assist on the Abyss battlefield."

As Xuanyuan Hao finished speaking, a resplendent golden cauldron materialized in his palm.

"Heavens, is that the Liangyi Kunlun Cauldron?" someone exclaimed. "Legend has it that this treasure has existed since the very dawn of Kunlun. This is the first time I've seen its true form."

Xuanyuan Hao stroked his beard with a proud expression. "Its power is far more astonishing than its appearance suggests," he stated. "Everyone, let us depart at once for the Abyss battlefield."

With these words, the golden light gate before Xuanyuan Hao rapidly expanded. The five accompanying royal clan leaders stepped forward simultaneously. Aided by the divine Kunlun Cauldron, they were instantly teleported directly above the Abyss void, arriving in the most densely populated and fiercely contested area of the main Abyss battlefield.

"Heavens, look! The Clan Leader has arrived in person!"

On the vast plain battlefield below, the remaining two thousand-plus young human cultivators cried out hysterically. Each was drenched in blood, having no idea how long they had endured, and constantly on the brink of collapse. The instant the six figures in the sky simultaneously waved their hands, a massive golden light erupted. Wherever this radiant halo passed, tens of thousands of monster beasts on the plain were utterly annihilated.

The concentration of the Blood Moon in the sky immediately intensified by a level, causing Xu Yang, who was observing from near the Heavenly Well, to frown.

"I truly didn't expect the Six Royal Clans to move so swiftly," Xu Yang mused. "The Chief Elders had barely been defeated, and they've already demonstrated their stance through action. It appears a peaceful resolution is no longer an option. In that case, let us fight!"

Xu Yang's declaration was immediately met with support from the several Demon Saints and other companions beside him.

"Ghost Valley Qimen Array, activate!" Xu Yang roared.

With Xu Yang's roar, a gigantic Ghost Valley Qimen Array totem materialized from the void, instantly enveloping the ground beneath each of his elite teammates. Only Xiaohui, in his small form, enjoyed special treatment, remaining undisturbed on Xu Yang's shoulder.

With a flicker of light and shadow, the group landed simultaneously, having apparently torn through the void to arrive directly in the center of the monster beast battlefield. They now stood in direct confrontation with the six golden, radiant royal clan leaders positioned on the other side of the nearby void.

"Damn you, hypocritical Human-Spirit Royal Clan rulers!" the Crying Blood Demon Saint roared first. "To come here and slaughter our demon race while we're unprepared—how truly despicable and shameless!"