A Deliberately Provoked Conflict
"Dragon King, you actually dared to send your successor to visit the Demon Race. You truly have guts."
Suo Qiaoyun played with the shimmering dragon scales, her tone quite amused.
His relaxed tone made it seem as if he were having a casual conversation with the Dragon King.
But clearly, their relationship wasn't good enough for them to chat and joke around with each other.
Therefore, these seemingly joking words are more of a question and a test.
"You know, we need more companions to join us for this plan."
The Dragon King's voice emanated from his scales, unhurried and measured.
The fact that the Human Race's Heaven-Controlling Realm would come to "demand an explanation" was within his expectations.
When Yuanli to the Demon Race territory, he practically swaggered around.
It's hard not to know about the Human Race's Heaven-Controlling Realm.
"If you were the one refusing to cooperate, I would make the same choice."
Suo Qiaoyun naturally understood that what the other party said was true.
Therefore, she didn't waste any more words on the matter and changed the subject.
"Since they've already proactively sought out more collaborators, the preliminary preparations for the plan must be nearly complete."
Regarding the matter of uniting to negotiate with the Planetary Will, Suo Qiaoyun had to pay attention to the details.
After all, they intend to first remove their shackles in order to seek an opportunity for equal dialogue.
This could very well invite even stronger suppression from the Planetary Will.
If it weren't for the previous actions of the Beast King and the Long-Life Elder.
She judged that most of the Planetary Will and energy had already been taken away by those two.
Suo Qiaoyun will never join this operation.
After hearing her words, the Dragon King did not hide anything and told her the less confidential parts.
"Once we've won over Jiqu, we can begin our formal operation."
He also didn't want to drag it out for too long.
Delay may lead to unforeseen changes.
Regardless of how long the Beast King and the Long-Life Elder can hold off most of the Planetary Will's attention.
Given the current state where the Planetary Consciousness is constantly suppressing them, the longer this continues, the more disadvantageous it will be for them.
It's important to understand that being suppressed by the Planetary Will for a long time is not something everyone can withstand.
The internal circulation of Psychic Energy of life forms on Ruolan Star is in a state of dynamic equilibrium with the external environment at all times.
However, if suppressed for a long time, the organism will be unable to absorb external Psychic Energy normally, and the Psychic Energy in its body may gradually be depleted.
This is also one of the ways the planet restricts the Heaven-Controlling Realm.
The Dragon King could not tolerate this.
This was one of the reasons why he adopted his successor's advice and resolved to negotiate with the Planetary Will.
However, this negotiation was destined never to begin.
On the other side, in the central part of the Lantiao Continent.
The Long-Life Elder, bound by cyan-gold chains, slumbers in the shackles of his soul.
Suddenly, a familiar scent began to spread through the forest on the wind.
The breeze gradually grew stronger, rustling through the dense leaves of the trees, creating a scene reminiscent of an impending storm.
The comatose White Owl was placed beside a large river in the forest.
This river, seemingly ordinary, lies precisely between the Beastfolk's territory and the Tree Spirit Species' territory, dividing the two forests.
However, the river was actually quite far from the place where the two tribes actually lived.
Therefore, not many people used to frequent this place.
Naturally, no one would discover that Arakawa Jiushu was lying there.
A moment later, Arakawa Jiushu's body moved.
He suddenly stood up in a strange posture, and then staggered towards the Beastfolk territory.
One step, two steps...
His eyes were vacant; he didn't understand why he was going in this direction and remained in a daze.
His walking posture and movements became more and more skilled until he finally sped through the mountains and forests, returning to the state he was in before falling into a coma.
At the same time, as he channeled his Psychic Energy, a strange, vibrant aura emanated from him.
That aura was amplified and transmitted along with his transparent Feather Powder until it reached the place where the Long-Life Elder slept.
Unlike outsiders, even in a dazed state, the Long-Life Elder still sensed the aura of Tree Spirit Species.
It originated from the Tree Spirit Heart, but now it has been mixed with the flavor of foreign races.
Without a doubt, this means that Tree Spirit Heart was devoured not long ago.
The one who devoured it hadn't even fully digested it yet, and began brazenly mobilizing that power that didn't belong to them.
It's like showing off.
Unforgivable!
His family member's heart was forcibly removed and transplanted, and the beneficiary even brazenly came to provoke him.
This action further enraged the Long-Life Elder, who was already furious about the forced suppression.
A massive surge of energy erupted once more, propelling nearly a third of the Lantiao Continent in a rebellion against the shackles that had been binding him.
In an instant, cracks appeared in the shackles.
In that instant, the Long-Life Elder's senses surged forward, heading straight for his enemy.
Then, he perceived the mixed aura of the Tree Spirit Species even more clearly.
They saw the murderer flying towards the Beastfolk territory.
They also sensed the faint aura of the Insect Race Insect Hive emanating from him.
Suddenly, the identity of the mastermind behind the murderer pointed to the Beastfolk.
The Long-Life Elder felt a chill run down his spine.
The Beastfolk territory borders the Tree Spirit Species territory, so there's no guarantee that this won't happen again in the future.
Thinking of this, the murderous intent in the heart of the Long-Life Elder grew even stronger.
Let's just wipe out the Beastfolk settlements as well.
In the mere two seconds it took for the Long-Life Elder to make his decision, Arakawa Jiushu, having used his Shisui speed boost, had already flown to the vicinity of the Beastfolk's settlement.
The Long-Life Elder knew he couldn't wait any longer.
Despite the Planetary Will suppressing his body and soul in every way, the overflowing Psychic Energy stirred up the energy in the surrounding environment. The chaotic Psychic Energy formed a storm that swept directly toward Arakawa Jiushu and the Beastfolk Main Lineage behind him.
At the same moment, Shisui, hiding on the other side of the Beastfolk territory, sensed the massive Psychic Energy fluctuations and couldn't help but reveal a ferocious smile.
"It's finally here."
His Kakugan opened, mimicking the fluctuations of the Eye of Madness, attracting the Eye of Madness responsible for maintaining the shield beneath the Beastfolk settlement.
Having temporarily lost the Eye of Madness, the Beastfolk's protective shield will become weaker when attacked.
Just then, the Long-Life Elder's attack arrived.
"Snap!"
The shield barely blocked any of the attack's energy and shattered instantly.
Immediately afterwards, a strike belonging to the Heaven-Controlling Realm arrived in the Beastfolk race settlement and headed straight for the city.
The Long-Life Elder sensed that something was wrong.
That's too fast.
That guy who devoured the Tree Spirit Heart was, after all, a Heaven Realm Awakened.
It seems like there was no resistance when the attack flew by.
Before the Long-Life Elder could figure it out, the earth began to shake.
The attack, which was about to land in the Beastfolk settlement, was thus stopped.
"Roar!"
An angry roar echoed over Lantiao Continent.
The Long-Life Elder immediately sensed that the suppression of the Planetary Will had suddenly weakened slightly.
Because the Beast King made his move.
"Long live the Emperor! My Beastfolk has no grudge against you, yet you repeatedly destroy our territory."
"Do you think I'm dead?!"
Upon hearing this, the Long-Life Elder's temper flared.
"No grudges or enmities? Ha! How laughable!"
"You've done plenty of dirty deeds, what? You dare to do them but not admit it?"
The Beast King was puzzled by the Long-Life Elder's sudden attack.
But it was too late now; his territory had been attacked, and he couldn't be bothered to think about how it all started.
"Further words are pointless!"
In short, those who invade my Beastfolk territory, kill!
The sky above Lantiao Continent was filled with swirling clouds, signaling the imminent start of a major battle.
But Shisui had no intention of stopping to watch the show.
He still has to rush to lift the curtain on the next act.