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The sight of the massive army of poison beasts blanketing the hills and mountains left even the higher-ups of Ice River Valley slightly unsettled.
Though the majority of the army consisted of fourth and fifth-grade magical beasts, with only a few at the sixth or seventh-grade, the sheer numbers were enough to overwhelm anyone. In the Dou Qi Continent, no one dared to underestimate the destructive power of a beast tide, regardless of its composition.
Even the spectators from Tian Huang City stared, wide-eyed and slack-jawed, as the poison beast army charged with an earth-shaking momentum. No one had anticipated such a grand battle to break out today.
The clash between Ice River Valley and the poison beast army ignited the crowd's excitement to a boiling point.
Mo Yu turned his gaze toward the approaching beasts, their advance accompanied by deafening roars and thunderous ground tremors.
As they neared, Mo Yu could discern three figures standing on the back of a colossal magical beast leading the charge.
At the forefront was none other than the Sky Poison Dragon Scorpion Beast, Mo Xie. The two imposing presences beside it belonged to its subordinates, powerful generals under its command.
"This Mo Xie truly lives up to its reputation as the overlord of Fallen God Ravine," Mo Yu remarked with a faint smile, his eyes resting on the two figures. "To think it commands two subordinates of such strength."
On the other side, Tian She also recognized the source of the beast army, his voice deep and grim: "So, it's the poison beasts from the Dragon Scorpion Domain of Fallen God Ravine. I didn't expect this brat to summon them."
"Oh? Could it be the Sky Poison Dragon Scorpion Beast?" Tian Shuang Zi interjected, pausing momentarily. "I've heard this beast hails from the Dragon Scorpion clan, a formidable lineage in the magical beast world. Could this brat have some connection with that clan?"
The Dragon Scorpion clan was indeed a prominent race in the magical beast realm, their strength rivaling that of Ice River Valley.
"Perhaps," Tian She muttered darkly. "After the Abyssal Lion clan fell from the ranks of the four supreme royal families, their vassal clans, including the Dragon Scorpion clan, also declined into infighting.
"Mo Xie may have fled due to the internal strife, and it likely has little to do with the Dragon Scorpion clan anymore. Even if the clan were to step in, their current state poses no real threat to Ice River Valley.
"Our primary mission, as instructed by the Valley Master, is to capture the Woeful Poison Maiden!"
Tian Shuang Zi narrowed his old eyes slightly and nodded. "In that case, leave this beast army to me."
"Rest assured," Tian She sneered coldly. "They're just a group of wretched beasts. Apart from the Sky Poison Dragon Scorpion Beast, only those two four-star Dou Zong magical beasts are worth noticing. The rest are mere cannon fodder."
Tian Shuang Zi nodded in agreement, confident in the strength of Ice River Valley.
While the poison beast army seemed formidable, it posed no fatal threat to the valley. The top priority now was capturing the Woeful Poison Maiden.
"Master, your subordinate Mo Xie has arrived!"
As Tian She and Tian Shuang Zi whispered among themselves, a respectful voice echoed from the charging beast tide. Three figures swiftly emerged and appeared before Mo Yu, kneeling on one knee.
The leader was naturally Mo Xie, the Sky Poison Dragon Scorpion Beast. The other two figures were distinctly peculiar in appearance.
One was grotesquely obese, his movements causing the ground to tremble. The other was emaciated, resembling a bamboo pole, his sunken eyes gleaming with a sinister cunning.
"Master, as per your command, I have come to assist. These are my subordinates, Gan Hou and Zhuang Zhu. Both are four-star Dou Zong magical beasts."
Under Mo Xie's intimidating gaze, the corpulent Zhuang Zhu and the skeletal Gan Hou exchanged glances before bowing respectfully toward Mo Yu.
"Subordinates Gan Hou and Zhuang Zhu greet the Master!"
Though unsure why their leader had pledged allegiance to a human, they dared not rebel. Since their leader had submitted, they wouldn't indulge in any notions of divided loyalty.
However, unlike Mo Xie's unwavering devotion, the two magical beasts' eyes flickered with hesitation and ulterior motives.
Mo Yu noticed this at a glance but didn't concern himself.
Two four-star Dou Zong magical beasts were significant forces in the Northwest Region but held little weight in the Central Plains.
As for imprinting them with a soul seal, it would waste his soul power. He decided to let Mo Xie manage them.
"Mo Xie, you've arrived at the perfect time. See those cold-hearted enemies? Lead your poison beast army to stop them from entering the city," Mo Yu instructed.
"What audacity!" Tian She scoffed, his voice laced with mockery. "You think a mere beast tide can stop Ice River Valley? Who gave you such courage?"
"Oh? A poison beast army isn't enough? What about if we add our forces to the fray…"
Before Tian She could finish his sneer, a mature, magnetic female voice resonated from beyond Tian Huang City.
Accompanying the voice, an elegant, lilting melody infused with unique energy ripples emerged, resonating in everyone's minds.
From the western horizon, countless graceful and stunning women arrived, stepping lightly atop white cranes.
The city's spectators were astonished by the ethereal beauty of the women, whose melodic voices seemed to influence the energy of the heavens and earth, even dispersing the cold aura encasing Tian Huang City.
"Are these people from Sound Valley?"
"How beautiful! Only Sound Valley, which accepts only female disciples, could have so many celestial beauties."
"Ice River Valley and Sound Valley—two of the Three Valleys have converged here. This is unprecedented!"
The arrival of Sound Valley sent another wave of shock through Tian Huang City. Known for their reclusive nature, their sudden appearance in this storm of conflict was astonishing.
The harmonious sound waves gradually dispelled the chilling barrier around the city, leaving visible gaps.
Seeing this, Tian She's face darkened. Yet, recognizing the approaching group, he suppressed his anger and stepped forward, clasping his hands in greeting.
"I am Elder Tian She of Ice River Valley, here on the Valley Master's orders to capture the Woeful Poison Maiden. May I ask Sound Valley's intentions? Do you plan to oppose Ice River Valley?"
As Tian She finished speaking, several women stepped forward from the Sound Valley group.
Mo Yu raised his brow as he recognized them—among them were Elder Huan Yin and the Sound Valley Saintess, Dan Qin'er.
What surprised him most was the presence of the Second Elder, who had opposed aiding him against Ice River Valley in their previous meeting.
The Second Elder's unexpected personal involvement in today's battle left Mo Yu intrigued.
At this moment, the main force of Sound Valley turned their attention to Mo Yu. When they saw the figures of Qing Zhi and Mo Xie—powerful generals with deep auras—standing beside him, along with the countless magical beasts spread across the mountains, astonishment flickered in their eyes.
"That person beside him... is actually a Dou Zun expert?" Sound Valley's Second Elder gazed at Qing Zhi with a hint of surprise in his aged eyes and then frowned.
"No wonder he dares to oppose Ice River Valley; it turns out he has such a strong backing. However, this person's aura seems like he has only recently broken through to Dou Zun, which is far inferior to the Ice River Valley Master.
Does Mo Yu have some hidden card he hasn't yet revealed? The Ice River Valley Master Bing He is a Four-Star Dou Zun, and even Tian Shuang Zi is exceptionally strong."
Hearing the Second Elder's words, Dan Qin'er's beautiful eyes flickered as she glanced at Mo Yu. Meanwhile, with the arrival of the Sound Valley forces on the battlefield, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
The Second Elder of Sound Valley slowly approached Mo Yu with a group of others, while Dan Qin'er flashed a bright smile at Mo Yu and said, "Mo Yu, we're here."
Hearing this, Mo Yu smiled faintly and cupped his hands toward the Second Elder and the others. "Thank you all for coming to assist."
Although Su Yao and Sound Valley's First Elder hadn't shown up, Mo Yu was slightly surprised to see the Second Elder, a Dou Zun expert, personally stepping forward. After all, he didn't plan to rely on Sound Valley to destroy Ice River Valley, only to keep them occupied.
The Second Elder's aged face showed no change in expression as he replied indifferently, "No need for thanks. As you said, our Sound Valley is just here to lend some support. If Ice River Valley is to be destroyed, it will depend on your own abilities."
Mo Yu smiled lightly and showed no sign of disappointment.
Everything was within his plan...
On the other side, seeing the Sound Valley group chatting amiably with Mo Yu, completely ignoring his presence, Tian She's expression darkened.
As a high-ranking member of Ice River Valley, he had never been treated with such indifference—even by another of the Three Valleys, such as Sound Valley.
Just as Tian She was about to speak again, Tian Shuang Zi raised his hand to stop him.
Tian Shuang Zi looked toward the elderly woman leading the Sound Valley group, his expression darkening slightly as he spoke. "Might you be Sound Valley's Second Elder, Jue Yin?"
The Second Elder lifted her eyelids lightly and replied indifferently, "Indeed. You must be Ice River Valley's Grand Elder, Tian Shuang Zi. It's been decades since we last met, and it seems time has aged you as well."
"Heh, aging is part of life; who can escape it?" After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tian Shuang Zi shifted the topic.
"Our Ice River Valley is here to capture the Woeful Poison Maiden. With her Woeful Poison Body, the threat she poses is well-known. Surely Elder Jue Yin understands this danger.
I'm curious to know why Sound Valley has come here today."
"For no particular reason. Sound Valley owes this young man a favor, so we're here to repay it," Jue Yin replied succinctly.
"A favor, you say?" Tian Shuang Zi's brows furrowed slightly as his gaze returned to Mo Yu.
This young man not only had a Dou Zun bodyguard but could also mobilize the poisonous beast army of Fallen God Ravine and gain support from Sound Valley. Truly troublesome.
"Elder Jue Yin, are you truly willing to conspire with the tiger, knowing that this young man harbors the Woeful Poison Maiden?" Tian Shuang Zi's expression darkened as he tried once more to persuade her.
His words, however, were in vain. Given Sound Valley's secluded nature, the enormous dangers caused by previous Calamity Poison Bodies had little impact on them.
"Elder Tian Shuang Zi, there's no need for further words. Sound Valley honors its commitments. Since we've promised Mo Yu, we won't retreat halfway," Jue Yin said calmly.
Hearing her steadfast reply, Tian Shuang Zi's face twitched, and his expression grew even more grim.
"Grand Elder, the Valley Master has issued a strict order. If we fail to bring back the Woeful Poison Maiden, even we will face severe punishment," Tian She interjected.
At these words, even Tian Shuang Zi's eyes darkened at the thought of Bing He's wrath. He then coldly replied, "Hmph. I'll handle this. Qing Zhi and Jue Yin will be my responsibility. As for the silver-eyed boy's poisonous beast army and Sound Valley's forces, you must handle them without fail."
Although it was risky to face two Dou Zuns alone, Tian Shuang Zi judged Qing Zhi's shallow aura and guessed that Jue Yin, being here to repay a favor, wouldn't fight with her full strength.
Under such circumstances, he believed he could manage the two of them by himself.
"Rest assured, Grand Elder. The poison beast army is just a minor nuisance. As for Sound Valley, if their entire force were here, Ice River Valley might have to back down. But judging by their lineup, they seem to be here just for show. We can handle it," Tian She replied confidently after analyzing the situation.
"Then there's no need to delay further. The silver-eyed youth will be your target. This boy doesn't seem as simple as he appears; you must capture him personally," Tian Shuang Zi ordered coldly.
As his sharp gaze swept over Mo Yu, a faint sense of foreboding crept into his heart. Despite not believing a young man in his twenties could scheme against Ice River Valley, he couldn't shake the feeling of an impending trap.
Shaking off these thoughts, Tian Shuang Zi wasted no more words. He stepped lightly into the air and appeared ten meters away from Qing Zhi and Jue Yin, locking his gaze on them. He didn't spare Mo Yu even a glance.
"Elder Jue Yin, since your Sound Valley insists on getting involved in this mess, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
As his voice fell, Tian She's sinister gaze turned to Mo Yu. Stroking his incomplete right arm, he sneered grimly.
"Boy, don't think calling for help will save you. Today, neither you nor the Woeful Poison Maiden will escape the grasp of Ice River Valley!"
In response, Mo Yu's expression remained calm. A faint smile curved his lips as his vast Dou Qi began circulating within him. Meeting Tian She's vicious gaze, he chuckled softly.
"Is that so? Then let me accompany you for a little while longer…"
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