On a small mountain range, several figures stood, their immense Aura suppressing the Demonic Beasts within a radius of dozens of miles.
His mind slowly calmed down. Listening to the praise from the Fairy Xiao opposite him, Mo Yu gently stroked Qing Lin's small head, then raised his head, a lazy smile playing on his lips. "Thank you for the compliment, Young Miss Lü Man."
Although it was their first meeting, Mo Yu's impression was that Lü Man was trustworthy.
In the original work, Heavenly Serpent Mansion sent Lü Man and others to bring Qing Lin back to the mansion for cultivation. According to the story's development, for Qing Lin to establish herself in Heavenly Serpent Mansion as an outsider, it must have been related to the strong support of Lü Man and her faction.
Given this, Mo Yu didn't have many reservations in his heart.
Originally, he had intended to send Qing Lin to Heavenly Serpent Mansion for better cultivation. Now that the other party had arrived, Mo Yu didn't need to be like Little Yanzi, refusing her entry and engaging in a major battle.
Seeing Mo Yu's calm expression, Fairy Xiao was slightly startled. To challenge two Dou Emperor powerhouses alone, one had to admit that this suicidal behavior was fully displayed by the young man.
Furthermore, when facing the siege of two Peak Dou Emperor powerhouses, the young man showed no trace of fear. With her extensive experience in judging people, she had never encountered such a Genius.
If she had intervened earlier out of consideration for Qing Lin's Face, now Mo Yu had given her quite a few surprises.
As expected, the Young Master of Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils was not simple.
"Hehe, I originally came to rescue you at the earnest request of the little girl Qing Lin, but I didn't expect you to have caused such a big trouble."
Fairy Xiao first looked at Mo Yu with surprise, then shook her head with a bitter smile, her gaze shifting towards the Lion-headed Elder and the Black Lizard Demon Snake King.
At this moment, she somewhat regretted getting involved in this mess.
Since sensing a powerful presence from her mansion several months ago, she had traveled thousands of miles to Mu Lan Empire and successfully found Qing Lin in Lannister Town.
The moment she met Qing Lin, she told the little girl her purpose.
Upon hearing that the other party valued her Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils identity, Qing Lin surprisingly showed a maturity unbefitting her age.
Seemingly realizing that Fairy Xiao would not harm her, Qing Lin, who was very worried about Mo Yu's situation, requested Lü Man's help for Mo Yu in exchange for joining Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
Despite understanding the situation, Lü Man was somewhat surprised that a young man dared to provoke a Black Lizard Demon Snake King, but she agreed without hesitation.
After all, dealing with a sixth-order Demonic Beast was not easy, but being able to gain a Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils owner's willing entry into Heavenly Serpent Mansion was an incredibly worthwhile deal.
But who knew that upon arriving at the scene, Mulan Valley was also involved in this matter?
One must know that in Mu Lan Empire, Mulan Valley was the strongest force, one that even Heavenly Serpent Mansion was wary of.
On the other side, the Lion-headed Elder seemed to have discerned something from their conversation. He looked at Fairy Xiao, a gloomy glint in his eyes, and coldly shouted.
"Who is Your Excellency? I advise you not to interfere in this matter. In Mu Lan Empire, a single word from my Mulan Valley can make it impossible for you to move!"
Upon hearing this, Fairy Xiao's expression also changed, and her eyes flickered, seemingly weighing the gains and losses of offending Mulan Valley.
Seeing this, the perceptive Qing Lin immediately understood something. Her small Face tightened as she looked at Fairy Xiao and said, "Sister Lü Man, if Young Master meets with any accident, I would rather die than join Heavenly Serpent Mansion!"
"Qing Lin, you…" Hearing the little girl's firm words, Fairy Xiao was momentarily stunned. She hadn't expected this girl, who was only thirteen or fourteen, to be so resolute.
Mo Yu was also startled. He lovingly stroked the little girl's head. He felt truly guilty about Qing Lin's deep affection.
"Qing Lin, there's no need for this. If I truly die here, you should leave with Young Miss Lü Man. If you get the chance, you can avenge me." Mo Yu stopped Qing Lin, chuckling lightly.
He had long since come to terms with life and death. Even in a desperate situation, he wouldn't let a little girl threaten her life for him.
"Young Master, you…" Qing Lin bit her small lip, tears glistening in her eyes.
Towards this Young Master who had rescued her from the Mo Family and treated her equally despite her Lizard Snake Clan Bloodline, Qing Lin harbored an indescribable emotion in her heart.
Now that Young Master was in danger, she was powerless. Her beautiful eyes immediately turned red, and she looked as if she was about to cry.
Witnessing this scene of deep loyalty between master and servant, even someone as hard-hearted as Lü Man was moved.
She then looked deeply at Mo Yu again. She hadn't expected the young man to be so calm even when facing this sole chance of survival. He truly was unfathomable.
"Never mind, it's for Qing Lin's sake…" Looking at the heartbroken little girl, Lü Man knew that if she didn't save Mo Yu today, even if Qing Lin joined Heavenly Serpent Mansion, there would still be a barrier between them.
Once Qing Lin grew to a certain strength, she would not only feel no sense of belonging to Heavenly Serpent Mansion but would also view it as an enemy. If that happened, Heavenly Serpent Mansion would suffer a great loss.
"Little girl, don't cry. Your dear Young Master won't die today." Lü Man gently wiped away the tears from Qing Lin's Face, then looked at the young man and chuckled softly.
"Mo Yu, you truly have a good maid. It seems I have no choice but to make a move today and stretch my muscles. But remember, you owe my Heavenly Serpent Mansion a favor."
Even if she was saving Mo Yu for Qing Lin's sake, Lü Man was not one to suffer losses. She saw Mo Yu's extraordinary qualities, so she considered it an early investment.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yu was startled. His quick mind naturally saw through her little scheme. However, since a mere favor could save his life, he naturally nodded repeatedly and said, "Of course, Young Miss Lü Man's kindness, Mo Yu will never forget!"
Hearing Mo Yu's vow, Lü Man smiled. Although she didn't know if the vow would be effective or if she could ever use Mo Yu's favor, at least for now, she wasn't at too much of a disadvantage.
"My apologies, Elder Shi, I will protect this young man!" Lü Man raised her head and looked at the Lion-headed Elder, speaking calmly.
"Oh?" The Lion-headed Elder responded indifferently, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. "No matter who Your Excellency is, with your strength, you don't seem to have the qualifications to say such a thing!"
He could sense that the strength of this Fairy Xiao was around six-star Dou Emperor. As one of the Three Elders of Mu Lan, he not only possessed Peak Dou Emperor strength, but also had a sixth-order Demonic Beast as a helper by his side.
So even if Fairy Xiao made a move, the Lion-headed Elder didn't think there would be too much of a change in the situation; it would just be a bit more troublesome.
"Lizard Serpent King, how about we two join forces to subdue this woman first?" The Lion-headed Elder turned to look at the Black Lizard Demon Snake King beside him, suggesting.
"As it should be!" The Black Lizard Demon Snake King was also somewhat bewildered by the sudden appearance of Fairy Xiao.
However, since the other party chose to protect the little thief who stole the abnormal flame, she was an enemy of his Lizard Snake Clan. Therefore, he did not object to joining forces with the Lion-headed Elder, who had just been an enemy.
"Move!"
Upon hearing the Black Lizard Demon Snake King's reply, the Lion-headed Elder no longer hesitated. With a low shout, surging, savage green Dou Qi violently erupted from his body. Instantly, a terrifying pressure permeated the valley.
He stomped his foot hard on the rock, and immediately, cracks spread rapidly from his toes. They eventually extended across the ground, and the massive rock instantly became precarious.
Using the force of the rebound, the Lion-headed Elder's body shot towards Fairy Xiao like a bullet from a gun.
As the Lion-headed Elder's low shout fell, the Black Lizard Demon Snake King also struck like lightning.
It let out a ferocious growl, and instantly, a black mist energy condensed in front of it. A dozen sharp black thorns, as thick as a thigh, formed out of thin air. Spiral carvings at the tips of the thorns made them look even more lethal.
Its snake tongue flickered continuously. With a flick of its tail, a dozen massive black thorns scattered out, covering the entire space where Fairy Xiao could dodge.
Flashing through the air, the Lion-headed Elder's fist, imbued with terrifying green Dou Qi and the savage power of a Lion King, fiercely smashed towards Fairy Xiao.
With the Lion-headed Elder in front and black thorns covering behind, Fairy Xiao, caught in a pincer attack, pondered for a moment. Then, she stomped her foot. With a cracking sound, the rock beneath her feet violently burst open, forming a rock wall.
At the same time, Fairy Xiao extended her right hand, and five emerald green thorny energy whips shot out from her fingertips. The whips danced, enveloping her entire body, while the rapidly approaching black thorns were also deflected.
With a punch, the Lion-headed Elder shattered the rock wall, his expression unchanged. He flipped his hands, and a moment later, he suddenly soared, appearing like lightning above Fairy Xiao's head.
A punch infused with terrifying Dou Qi, accompanied by a whistling sound of tearing wind, heavily struck Fairy Xiao's shoulder.
"Bang!"
After landing a hit, Lü Man couldn't help but let out a soft grunt, clutching her shoulder, and landed on another rock.
At this moment, Lü Man's Aura was much more chaotic compared to before. Clearly, a move from a Peak Dou Emperor powerhouse was not that easy to endure.
"As expected of the Three Elders of Mu Lan, even just one person is so difficult to deal with. It's hard to imagine that if all Three Elders of Mu Lan attacked together, killing a Dou Zong truly wouldn't be an exaggeration."
Having been struck by the Lion-headed Elder's fist, Fairy Xiao spoke with a slight hint of fear. She suddenly raised her right palm, and a powerful green energy pillar, aimed at the Lion-headed Elder's chest, shot out.
Crossing his arms in front of his chest, green Dou Qi surged, easily blocking the entire energy pillar.
"This is Mu Lan Empire, my Mulan Valley's territory. I advise you to stay out of this matter, otherwise, no matter what force you come from, you won't leave here alive today!" The Lion-headed Elder coldly snorted.
After a brief exchange, he clearly understood the strength of the woman before him. A six-star Dou Emperor's strength might be excellent elsewhere, but in front of him, one of the Three Elders of Mu Lan, it was somewhat unimpressive.
The Black Lizard Demon Snake King also glared at Fairy Xiao, a cold killing intent flashing in its eyes.
Seeing this, Mo Yu was also a little worried. Just as he was about to beg Snake Uncle for help, he heard Lü Man's next words, and his steps involuntarily paused. He secretly thought, "Could it have come too?"
Just as Mo Yu seemed to have thought of something, Lü Man frowned, then chuckled softly.
"Yes, we are in Mu Lan Empire now… so I won't try to fight two on one anymore." Shaking her head regretfully, Fairy Xiao slipped a slender finger into her green veil and put it into her mouth. Immediately, a slightly sharp whistle, carrying a strange sound wave, spread out from the sky.
"Boom…"
Not long after the whistle sounded, a roaring sound suddenly echoed from the distant forest. Then, a massive beast, nearly ten zhang in size, abruptly soared into the sky and then flew towards this part of the sky, its enormous shadow covering a large area of the ground.
The beast's body was extremely slender, and it looked somewhat like a snake-shaped Demonic Beast. The flying speed of this Demonic Beast was shockingly fast.
With just a twist and a sway of its huge tail, it seemed to teleport, making several flashes. It arrived not far from Fairy Xiao.
As the giant beast approached, its full appearance finally came into Mo Yu's and the others' view.
Seeing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, secretly delighted: "It really is it, White Fang of Heavenly Serpent Mansion!"
A massive snake appeared in their sight. Its body was entirely black, and within the black, there were intricate, variegated patterns, making it look quite peculiar.
On both sides of the giant snake's body, there were eight black-and-purple wings, and on its head, there was a black, spiraled horn, vaguely outlining the shape of a crown.
"Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor?" Looking at the massive black snake, the Black Lizard Demon Snake King's Face changed, and he exclaimed in surprise.
Hearing the Black Lizard Demon Snake King's slightly shocked cry, the Lion-headed Elder's expression also darkened slightly, and a bad premonition surged in his heart.
At this moment, Mo Yu, recalling the information about this beast in the original work, smiled with relief.
"The Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor, a gifted exotic beast, an evolved form of the third-order magical beast, the two-winged black snake. Starting from the third order, it gains an additional pair of wings with each advancement. When it reaches eight wings, it becomes the infamous Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor on Fighting Qi Continent!"
"If I remember correctly, this Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor is named White Fang, and it also seems to have Peak Dou Emperor strength." Mo Yu secretly rejoiced in his heart as he recalled various pieces of information from the original work.
High in the sky, Fairy Xiao and the enormous Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor gradually converged. Instantly, two terrifying Auras surged into the sky, and the lazy clouds above were torn to shreds at this moment.
"This is troublesome now…"
On the other side, sensing these two terrifying Auras, the Lion-headed Elder and the Black Lizard Demon Snake King's expressions suddenly became extremely grim.