Snake-People patrol squads crisscrossed the desert, leaving trails carved by the swaying of their snake tails wherever they passed.
"Captain, what exactly happened? Why has the tribe suddenly gone on high alert?" A Snake-Person impatiently flicked his tail, sweeping his gaze across the empty desert as he asked in confusion. He had been dragged out early in the morning and had spent the entire day searching the desert.
Hearing his question, the dozen or so Snake-People nearby also turned their puzzled gazes toward the leading Snake-Person. Clearly, given their low status, they did not know much about the full story either.
"Hmph, what happened? The Jia Ma Empire is preparing to send human experts to attack our Snake-People tribe. I hear there are three Dou Huangs and five Dou Wangs." The leading Snake-Person snorted, his expression somewhat sinister.
At those words, the surrounding Snake-People's expressions changed drastically. Three Dou Huangs and five Dou Wangs? Heavens! Did the human empire intend to start another war? Among the Snake-People, no major tribe could withstand such a terrifying lineup on its own.
"Every tribe of the Snake-People, large and small, has already entered a state of high alert. And according to what I've heard, the leaders of the major tribes have received Your Majesty the Queen's orders and are heading toward the temple at the center of the desert. The fastest should arrive by tonight, while the slowest may take another day!" When he spoke of Your Majesty the Queen, a zealot-like devotion appeared on the leading Snake-Person's face.
"Hmph! So what if they have three Dou Huangs? A pack of overconfident fools. Once the experts of our Snake-People tribe have assembled, we'll surely beat them until they scatter like leaves. Don't forget, Your Majesty the Queen is a Nine Star Dou Huang