Chapter 959: Glory

As the purple light slowly opened, like a gateway, the aura it released immediately captivated every member of Xu Yang's Glory Team. This aura, without a doubt, surpassed any West Region battlefield they had encountered before. The sheer density of the aura meant that cultivating here would undoubtedly lead to rapid progress.

However, such a dense combat environment also inevitably implied the presence of unimaginably powerful top-tier experts who would be their ultimate challenge. On Yingzhou Continent, opportunity and danger always coexist. In a battlefield where strength reigns supreme, power is always paramount. Currently, Xu Yang's ability to boldly lead the Glory Team through various challenges undoubtedly stemmed from their unparalleled strength. Therefore, all seven of them, fearless and composed, calmly walked into the purple-glowing portal.

“Good luck, fellows! If my judgment is correct, none of you will last even a day here before perishing! No matter what methods you used to win your previous battles, Dragon Demon City is no place for you to run wild!”

The Law Enforcement Elder sneered with a gloomy expression, then completely sealed the dazzling spatial gate and departed.

At that moment, the seven members of Xu Yang's Glory Team experienced a moment of disorientation. Once their senses recovered, they finally perceived the changes in their surroundings.

“Hahaha, I never expected this place to be an unknown land in the West Region! It’s actually the origin of the Dragon Demon Legion’s legacy. To think we searched far and wide, only to stumble upon it so easily! Girl, this time, we’ve really hit the jackpot.”

Xu Yang exchanged glances with Ling Yao, and both smiled and nodded. Xu Yang had come to this conclusion because, after regaining his senses, the voice of the Goddess of the Moon echoed in his mind, further confirming the true identity of this spatial zone. However, it was still unclear whether ancient jade existed in this place.

The Unknown Lands were the oldest sources of power on Yingzhou Continent! They also held the crucial secret to opening the Gate to the Moonless Heavens. Every Unknown Land harbored immense opportunities. Undoubtedly, this place was no exception. As for why it existed in the West Region, Xu Yang believed it had a significant connection to the spiritual power cultivation system.

Boom!

Soon, an incredibly clear roar of a colossal beast echoed. All seven members of the Glory Team immediately fixed their gaze on the west, the direction from which the sound wave emanated, but they saw no sign of the beast.

“My heavens! The sound wave traveled for thousands of miles. What kind of terrifying spirit beast could possess such dreadful combat power!”

Guglas and others exclaimed in awe. Even the little ape, who had been sleeping in Xu Yang’s inner space, poked its head out and, along with the Saber-toothed Tiger, stood on either side, gazing solemnly into the distance.

“If my judgment is correct, the one who just let out that roar is undoubtedly a purple-grade Spirit Beast Emperor! Perhaps he is the final boss of this unknown space. You must be careful; that guy’s combat power is far more terrifying than we imagine.”

The little ape and the Saber-toothed Tiger successively offered warnings to everyone, but Xu Yang remained fearless.

“Don’t panic, everyone. No matter what situation we encounter, there’s always a solution. Since we’ve come to this place, let’s go meet that big guy and see what makes him so extraordinary!”

After making this decision, Xu Yang immediately took to the air, leading his team straight to the west. Along the way to the creature's hiding place, just as Xu Yang and his team had anticipated, spirit beasts were almost entirely absent.

It wasn't until they arrived at a star-studded lake that they saw two young, mermaid-like maidens bathing at its edge. Upon sensing the arrival of Xu Yang's team, the two mermaid maidens immediately soared into the air, manifesting colorful attire that perfectly concealed their bodies.

“Who dares to be so audacious as to enter the Dragon Demon Battlefield! Could it be that those little brats from the Dragon Demon Legion have received another trial mission?”

No one expected these two seemingly young maidens to call them "human brats" right away. Such a tone seemed a bit too arrogant.

“You two little brats, I think you’re the real kids! We are the Glory Team!”

The two beautiful maidens exchanged glances, seemingly finding Li Si Te’s behavior amusing.

“So, you’re calling us 'kids' and don’t want to listen? If we were to calculate age and seniority, both of us would be more than old enough to be your great-grandmothers. Enough talk. Entering this Purple-Grade Dragon Demon Trial Battlefield, only one outcome awaits you: destruction! Because the Spirit Beast Emperor residing here is far beyond your imagination. Without his command, the entire Purple-Grade Dragon Demon Battlefield will never proactively open its outer gates. If you've trespassed and wish to preserve your lives, there is only one way: become our servants. Of course, we don't accept just any servants. You will need to compete, using brutal combat to determine the final two survivors.”

The words of the two exquisite mermaid maidens clearly demonstrated their condescending superiority, greatly displeasing Xu Yang and his team.

Finally, Xu Yang gave Ling Yao a look. The girl, without hesitation or a word, immediately soared into the air and forcefully attacked the two mermaids.

“If we don’t show you our strength, you probably won’t understand your place.”

Xu Yang's presence was remarkably composed. Just as his words resonated in the center of the battlefield, the two great mermaids simultaneously felt the powerful combat prowess emanating from Ling Yao.

“Oh no, be careful! This woman is not simple!”

The two young mermaid maidens instantly split to either side. Each condensed an ice-blue longsword in their palms. Though the sword glows were dazzling, Xu Yang could tell at a glance that these were not ordinary weapons. Instead, they were formed by gathering a special kind of energy into ice, then imbuing it with a unique spell. These were special energy constructs. As expected, their usage was highly unique, controlled entirely by the mermaids’ aura and soul power.

“Mere parlor tricks!”

Ling Yao sneered, and behind her, a colossal Heavenly Sword totem swiftly materialized. It was well known that she rarely used such a technique after entering the West Region battlefield of Yingzhou Continent. Yet, the moment this colossal Heavenly Sword appeared, it utterly astonished everyone. Among the members of the Glory Team—Li Si Te, the Clown, Guglas, the Bernasises couple, and the little ape—every single one was utterly awestruck by this unassuming girl's incredibly fierce combat prowess.

“My goodness, she truly lives up to her title as our team's second-in-command! She's fierce and efficient. It's my first time seeing her fight so seriously!”