Chapter 1186: Arrogance

Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen were not worried about Zu An. He had survived encounters with Grandmasters, so there was no reason for him to fear this Golden Crow Prince.

Their greater concern was the emergence of such an extraordinarily talented individual among the younger generation of the demon race. Of course, 'young' was a relative term; the demon race generally enjoyed long lifespans, and while the Golden Crow Prince appeared youthful, he might actually be older than both Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen.

Nevertheless, he was genuinely considered part of the younger generation, as there were still older, more powerful demon experts above him.

The human race's younger generation of experts were far inferior in strength compared to the Golden Crow Prince, which was certainly not a good sign for humanity.

At that moment, Zu An shielded Yu Yanluo behind him and launched a punch at the giant golden claw descending from above.

With a thunderous crash, a powerful energy wave erupted, shattering all the tables and chairs in the council hall. The entire building shook violently, and the runes inscribed on the walls flickered before the hall gradually returned to calm.

This was the Serpent Tribe's council hall, and its frequent collapse would be a great blow to the tribe's prestige. For this reason, various formations had been deliberately incorporated into its structure during construction.

If the building itself was affected to this extent, the situation of the people inside was easily imagined.

Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing turned pale. Fortunately, their grandfathers arrived just in time to shield them, allowing them to remain standing.

Other guards and maids with lower cultivation were not as fortunate; many lost their footing and collapsed to their knees, some even spitting up blood.

In contrast, the golden-armored warriors standing behind the Golden Crow Prince remained as solid as rocks, clearly possessing much higher cultivation than the Serpent Tribe's guards.

As Grandmasters, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue, having also had some time to recover, were unaffected by the residual shockwaves of the battle.

They suddenly chuckled to themselves. What were they worrying about? Zu An was, after all, an expert among the younger generation of humans.

The Golden Crow Prince looked at Zu An with surprise. "To actually withstand a casual blow from me, you must be a somewhat stronger ant. Human, congratulations, you have successfully captured this Prince's attention."

He had only used about thirty to forty percent of his power in that strike, so while he was slightly surprised that his opponent had directly taken the blow, he was not shocked.

Zu An's face was filled with disdain. "I'm not some naive, sweet girl. Don't try that domineering act on me; you're not just disgusting, you're revolting."

The Golden Crow Prince's smile froze. While he didn't fully grasp the meaning of "domineering act," he could surmise that it was not a compliment.

His expression darkened. "Human ant, you have truly angered this Prince."

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"Enough! Golden Crow Prince, to openly resort to violence in our council hall, you show too little respect for the Serpent Tribe!" Yu Yanluo's face was frosted with anger, her black hair billowed around her, and her pupils began to change color, as if she were about to unleash her Medusa form.

The Golden Crow Prince frowned slightly. Although the woman's cultivation was inferior to his, the Medusa's Gaze was legendary as a power of rules inherent in her bloodline. It was said that the previous Medusa Queen had once turned a demon Grandmaster into a stone statue with a single glance, and he was unwilling to take such a risk.

Moreover, he had been dispatched by his imperial father to deliver a decree across the lands. If he were to provoke the Serpent Tribe into rebellion, he would lose considerable face.

Considering this, he said in a low voice, "Very well, for the Medusa Queen's sake, I will spare your life today. However, your recent offense against me still requires some resolution. How about this: let your two maidservants come to serve me tonight, and the matter will be settled."

As he spoke, he pointed into the distance. He had initially been drawn by Yu Yanluo's reputation and beauty, but his interest had significantly waned upon learning she already had a man.

It was then that he noticed the two incredibly beautiful women in the corner, whose beauty was no less striking than Yu Yanluo's.

One exuded an aura of cool detachment, the other a vibrant allure, and both shared a common characteristic: an air of pride in their expressions. From their demeanor and actions, it seemed they were still virgins.

Even if they weren't virgins, with women so beautiful, he wouldn't mind breaking his long-standing personal taboo for a night of indulgence.

It was a pity that the Medusa Queen's unique status made her difficult to provoke forcefully. Otherwise, how delightful would it be to have all three beauties serve him simultaneously tonight?

Elders Bai and Qing couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Aware of the Golden Crow Prince's infamous arrogance and his habit of choosing local beauties for his bedchamber wherever he went, they had feared their two granddaughters would be targeted. That was why they had sent them away under the pretext of fetching the clan leader, to keep them out of the Golden Crow Prince's sight.

Now that the Golden Crow Prince had set his sights on other women, their granddaughters were safe.

As for what misfortune might befall those two human women, it was none of the Serpent Tribe's concern.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue's smiles immediately froze. They had been enjoying the unfolding drama from the sidelines, even exchanging comments, but now they found themselves unwittingly at the center of it?

Upon hearing the Golden Crow Prince's words, both women's expressions darkened.

Whether Yun Jianyue or Yan Xuehen, both were esteemed Grandmasters who had held respected positions in the world for years, commanding deference wherever they went. Who would dare to cast even the slightest lewd or suggestive glance at them?

Let alone verbalize such an insult!

Yun Jianyue said coldly, "Ah Zu, smash his mouth for me!"

Yan Xuehen also aligned with her this time. Had they not been injured, both would have long since blasted their opponent to dust.

Unfortunately, now they could only rely on Zu An.

Considering the opponent's unique status, it would be unwise to let Zu An kill him and risk retaliation from the Demon Emperor. However, giving him a good thrashing was still within acceptable limits.

Zu An chuckled to himself. This 'birdman' probably never imagined he had inadvertently offended two Grandmasters.

The Golden Crow Prince's expression darkened. His Solar True Eye had little effect on those whose cultivation surpassed his own. Additionally, Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen had cultivated to the realm of 'reversion to simplicity,' leading him to believe they were merely two ordinary human cultivators.

Their beauty, however, was undeniably peerless.

He truly couldn't understand why they dared to be so disrespectful to him.

He laughed in a fit of rage. "Are all humans so arrogant now? It seems the decline of the human race is predestined, and my demon race's reclamation of this world is just around the corner!"

"Dream on," Zu An interjected without ceremony. "Do you even realize how much you're courting death?"

The Golden Crow Prince's face turned ashen. "Human ant, can you do nothing but run your mouth? No, wait, you also make grandiose statements while hiding under a woman's protection."

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Yu Yanluo hurriedly advised Zu An, "Ah Zu, don't take his words to heart..."

She had also heard about the Golden Crow Prince, knowing his cultivation was exceedingly high. With the current Demon Emperor nearing the end of his lifespan, it was likely that the Golden Crow Prince would become the new Demon Emperor within a few years. She naturally did not want Zu An to directly confront such a formidable enemy.

Moreover, he had just fought a great battle with the Death Worm not long ago, and he was still injured.

As the saying goes, 'concern clouds judgment,' she was overly anxious about Zu An's safety and did not wish for him to take even the slightest risk.

Zu An patted her hand and comforted her, "No worries, this birdman is too cocky. He needs a lesson."

"Bluster!" the Golden Crow Prince sneered repeatedly, assuming Zu An was merely boasting in front of the women. "The demon race has always honored the strong. I challenge you to a duel!"

"For the Medusa Queen's sake, I can temporarily suppress my cultivation to your level, so you will be utterly convinced by your defeat. Of course, if you are still afraid and dare not accept the challenge, I will say nothing more if you continue to hide behind women."

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue secretly sneered. This fellow had a shrewd plan; concerned about earning a reputation for bullying the weak, he deliberately made such a seemingly magnanimous and grand promise.

However, even if he suppressed his cultivation to the same level, it would only mean a reduction in his raw power and speed. A Grandmaster's combat experience and various skills would remain intact, especially the pre-cognition of their Soul after reaching that realm. Against anyone below the Grandmaster level, they would be utterly invincible.

What he likely didn't realize, however, was that although Zu An hadn't reached the Grandmaster realm, he too had cultivated his Soul. This 'birdman' was certainly in for a rude awakening.

But to their surprise, Zu An calmly stated, "No need. Just use your full strength. That way, you won't have any excuses when you lose."