Chapter 194: Yao Xiao Tian Relents

The rest of the experts in the main hall were stunned; they didn't expect this to be the so-called good news. 

They wondered if they had misunderstood something. The fact that the Soul Hall did not withdraw its troops was already concerning, but now with the Soul Clan behind them, was this really good news?

Yao Xiao Tian asked, "Do you know who from the Soul Clan has come?"

"I heard it's one of the four Demon Saints of the Soul Clan."

Most people in the hall didn't know the significance of being one of the four Demon Saints, but Yao Xiao Tian did. They were the supreme elders of the Soul Clan, second only to Hun Tiandi. 

Each one was a Seven-Star Dou Sheng, making them incredibly powerful. If one of the four Demon Saints is involved, there is no choice but to retreat.

While the rest of the hall was still pondering the identity of the Demon Saint, Yao Xiao Tian hurriedly left the scene. 

He understood that even though the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan's defensive formation was formidable, it wouldn't withstand an attack from a Seven-Star Dou Sheng.

...

In front of Hun Tu, Hun Douluo reported, "Lord, it won't be long before the Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan appears."

"Good!"

Hun Tu nodded slightly and said confidently, "Everyone, get ready. Give the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan ten breaths of time. If their Leader, Yao Xiao Tian, doesn't show up by then, break this formation!"

He offered the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan a chance. If Yao Xiao Tian could seize the opportunity, it would be good for them. But if he couldn't, then it wouldn't be Hun Tu's fault for acting ruthlessly.

Opportunities were for those who were prepared. If they couldn't seize it, there was no need to keep waiting.

"Ten... Nine... Eight..."

As Hun Tu counted down, it seemed like he was losing patience. He raised his arm, and the power of heaven and earth gathered madly in his palm, forming a vortex. This vortex absorbed the power from the surrounding space, condensing it into a tangible form.

"Wait!"

Seeing this, Yao Xiao Tian quickly flew out of the defensive formation.

Facing Hun Tu, Yao Xiao Tian arrived at his opposite side. Hun Tu, who was ready to take action, stopped when he saw Yao Xiao Tian and asked, "Are you Yao Xiao Tian, the current Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan?"

"That's correct!" Yao Xiao Tian replied without any pretense. He could be arrogant in front of the Soul Hall, but not in front of one of the four Demon Saints.

Yao Xiao Tian greeted respectfully, "Leader Yao Xiao Tian of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan pays his respects to the Demon Saint."

However, he still didn't know which of the four Demon Saints he was facing.

Hun Tu didn't hesitate and said, "From now on, the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range belongs to the Soul Clan. Do you have any objections?"

His words were full of domineering authority, and a terrifying pressure was directed towards Yao Xiao Tian. If Yao Xiao Tian dared to say "no," he would probably turn into a blood mist in the next second.

Feeling the inexplicable pressure, Yao Xiao Tian wiped the sweat off his forehead and replied, "No problem. From now on, the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range belongs to the Soul Clan."

He didn't refuse. He knew it was his last chance. If he declined, he would be finished. After all, there were plenty of people in the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan; if he didn't agree, they could get rid of him and support someone else who would obey.

Therefore, Yao Xiao Tian had no choice but to agree. He finally experienced what it meant to be powerless. Heaven and hell didn't give him the right to choose; he could only accept the fate forced upon him. 

He was just too weak.

Yao Xiao Tian wondered if things would be different if his older brother, Yao Ming, were the Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.

...

"Very well, it seems that Leader Yao Xiao Tian is much smarter than I imagined. The Nine Serene Ground Python Clan won't need to change their Leader after all," said Hun Tu lightly. 

He had been prepared for the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan to change leadership.

Unexpectedly, Yao Xiao Tian was even more "pliant" than he had imagined. However, this was also good; it meant that the tribe wouldn't have to change its leadership.

Yao Xiao Tian wore a flattering smile on his face and thought to himself, "Where would I dare to do that?" 

He knew that being visited by one of the four Demon Saints meant life or death. How could he not choose wisely in such a critical situation?

Asking himself how to choose, he naturally knew the answer. In a life-or-death situation, he had to be clever.

"Great Demon Saint and esteemed guests from the Soul Hall, please take a rest in the main hall!" Yao Xiao Tian smiled warmly, exemplifying the saying "Make peace, not war."

That's right.

He had acted arrogant and ended up getting beaten. Now, not only did he lose face, but he also lost the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range. He felt utterly humiliated.

Even so, he could only keep wearing a flattering smile.

As the Leader of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan, being in his current position was unparalleled. He could be called a precedent.

However, Yao Xiao Tian understood that he had no choice!

...

Yao Xiao Tian thought that Hun Tu would give him some face, but Hun Tu waved his hand dismissively and said, "No need."

"I still have important matters to attend to. Yao Xiao Tian, you should quickly move the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan out of the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range!"

Boom!

Hun Tu's words fell on Yao Xiao Tian like the end of the world, shocking him. He had initially thought that the Soul Clan only wanted the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan to submit and acknowledge their authority.

The idea of attacking the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range was merely an excuse to subjugate the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan.

But now, it seemed that it was completely different from what he had imagined!

It looked like the Soul Clan had wanted the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range from the beginning, not the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan. He had misunderstood it.

Summoning his courage, Yao Xiao Tian said, "Great Demon Saint, the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range has always been the territory of the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan."

"We have a large number of people in our tribe. If you want us to leave the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range, where should we go?"

Hun Tu replied coldly, "That's your Nine Serene Ground Python Clan's problem, and it has nothing to do with me."

"What I want is for you to move out of the Abyssal Serpent Mountain Range and free it up. As for what your tribe should do, I don't know, and it's not something I should consider."

"Yao Xiao Tian, don't tell me you don't want to move?"

"I..."

Yao Xiao Tian indeed didn't want to move the tribe, but could he say that? No, he couldn't. If he dared to refuse, he would be completely finished.

Hun Tu thought for a moment and lightly said, "I can give the Nine Serene Ground Python Clan some guidance."

Since Yao Xiao Tian was being so sensible, giving him some advice wouldn't hurt.

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