Chapter 262: The Threat of the Phoenix Tribe! Cai Lin’s Crisis!


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    In the deep underground abyss, within the Nether Serpent Earth Vein.


    The headquarters of the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe was filled with an intense, oppressive atmosphere.


    Countless snake people gazed coldly toward the sky outside the earth vein. In the sky above, figures were densely packed. Massive wings, resembling dark clouds, covered the entire sky.


    "Patriarch, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe is truly going too far! They''vee here to attack us!"


    "If our n does nothing, we''ll be aughingstock in the future!"


    "By then, which other ns in this vast Beast Region would dare to align themselves with us?"


    On top of a majestic mountain within the earth vein stood over a dozen figures. Several elders, their expressions icy, spoke gravely to the figure with a strong, imposing back in front of them.


    "This matter is not so simple. This time, the Phoenix Tribe''s leader, Huang Tian, personally led the troops. That old guy is at thete stage of Five-Star Dou Saint. In our entire Python Tribe, who can match him?"


    As most of the n elders echoed sentiments of resistance, one gray-robed elder, with a somewhat stern expression, furrowed his brows and said.


    "Coward! So what? Are we supposed to just watch them trample all over us and say nothing?" "I''d rather die defending the dignity of our tribe than cower like a turtle!"


    "If you''re afraid of death, you can leave now. But don''t you dare im you''re from our tribe ever again..."


    As soon as the elder finished speaking, he was met with ridicule and scorn from several others. "You... you all!"


    Being mocked by his own n, the gray-robed elder''s face immediately turned red with anger.


    "Don''t you understand? The Phoenix Tribe''s real target is that woman who''s been cultivating in the Nine Serene Springs!"


    "Moreover, the Hun n, that transcendent power, is pushing things from behind the scenes!"


    "If we just hand her over..."


    The elder continued his analysis, but before he could finish, a cold snort interrupted him. "The Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe demands we hand her over, and we just do it? What would that do to our Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe''s reputation? Besides, that woman in the Serene Springs is Brother Gu Fei''s wife!"


    "You should all know who Gu Fei is. I don''t need to exin it to you."


    The muscr figure turned around, exuding an aura of authority without anger. This person was none other than Yao Ming, the current leader of the Python Tribe.


    "The world knows of Young Master Gu Fei''s power... but isn''t it rumored that he perished in the Demonic me space?"


    "Plus, today is thest day of the Phoenix Tribe''s ultimatum. If we don''t hand her over, they''ll invade!"


    Hearing this, two elders, who still held out hope for a peaceful resolution, cautiously spoke up.


    Everyone present felt a slight chill in their hearts at these words. After all, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe leader, Huang Tian, had terrifying strength as ate-stage Five-Star Dou Saint. Even Yao Ming would struggle to oppose him. Moreover, it seemed like the Soul Hall had a hand in this attack.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om


    Yao Ming remained silent for a moment under the heavy pressure. After a brief pause, he finally asked in a low voice, "Elder Qi, have you sent the message I asked you to send to the Gu n?"


    "Yes, Patriarch. It has been sent."


    Elder Qi nodded, though he hesitated for a moment before asking, "But... will they really send anyone?"


    "Indeed, while Young Master Gu Fei is their young n leader, now that he''s..."


    "Hispanion is still an outsider to the Gu n!"


    "And with the ancient ns'' agreement, Dou Saints above Four-Star strength are not allowed to easily intervene!"


    The two elders advocating for peace voiced their concerns.


    Their points weren''t entirely without merit. Normally, anyone associated with the Gu n wouldmand immense respect across the continent. As long as someone from them showed up, regardless of their strength, no one would dare make a move.


    But this time, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Tribe had a personal vendetta, determined to target Gu Fei''spanion. With the Soul Hall and the Hun n backing them, even the presence of the Gu n might not resolve the situation.


    "All we can do now is wait... Moreover, the rumors of Gu Fei''s death are just that- rumors. I''ve received information that a phantom of the Demon Saint appeared on Gu Fei''s body. For him, it could be a great opportunity!"


    "If he manages to refine the legendary rank three Heavenly me, Young Master will soar to unimaginable heights, destined to stand at the pinnacle of the continent!"


    Yao Ming pondered for a moment but refused to back down, having made a promise to Gu Fei. He was a man of gratitude; had it not been for his rescue, he would likely still be suffering in the endless darkness of the Serene Springs.


    And now, he was gambling-betting that Gu Fei wasn''t truly dead. If the Gu n could send help, even if they couldn''t defeat Huang Tian, it would at least ease the pressure on the Nine Serene Deep Ground Python Tribe.


    "Yao Ming... the three-day deadline is over!"


    "Will you hand her over, or do we go to war? Have you made your decision?"


    At that moment, a voice filled with overwhelming power, like thunder, echoed from the sky, reaching the ears of every member of the Python Tribe.


    Upon hearing this, the faces of the elders on the mountain turned grim.


    Yao Ming''s eyes grew dark, and with a flicker, he shot into the sky, his gaze locking onto the mountains beyond. There, a massive demon phoenix beat its enormous wings, spanning hundreds of feet. On the phoenix''s head stood a figure d in a purple-gold robe, arms crossed behind his back, his golden eyes filled with imposing majesty as they met Yao Ming''s. "Huang Tian, the person cultivating in the Nine Serene Springs is thepanion of the Gu n''s young n leader. If you harm her, the Gu n will not sit idly by."


    Yao Ming spoke in a deep voice as he looked at the man.


    "Hmph, ''will not sit idly by,'' you say..."


    Hearing this, the purple-gold-robed man sneered, his eyes shing with disdain. "Gu Fei killed my son. This is a blood feud! Do you think I care about their so-called vengeance?"


    ''He''s determined to capture Miss Cai Lin to avenge his foolish son, Jiu Feng...'' Yao Ming frowned deeply at these words.


    "I''ll ask you onest time: Will you hand her over, or not?"


    Huang Tian''s gaze grew fierce as he stared at Yao Ming, his oppressive aura as a Five-Star Dou


    Saint radiating outward.


    "I''ve already told you, this is my promise to Brother Gu Fei. I will not back down unless I''m


    dead!"


    Yao Ming''s answer was resolute.


    "Hmph, a promise to a dead man? What''s the point in keeping that?"


    "Gu Fei killed my son. Today, I will personally capture his woman and torment her to death to


    avenge my son''s soul!"


    Huang Tian''s voice was ice-cold, filled with venomous hatred.


    (TL/n: Last chapter for today. Phoenix Tribes are always a bitch in every xianxia novel I read


    lol.


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