Auction of Self-Defense and Counterattack

Above the Burial Spirit Ruins, Ye Kong sat in the Flying Boat's control room, gripping the steering wheel as he sped along with the Four Great Vajras. Before long, a towering yet dilapidated ancient tower appeared in his sight.

Massive stone arenas floated around the ancient tower. They were pitted and ugly, but still barely usable.

Vajra Four held a specially made telescope from the Flying Boat, comparing what he saw with an illustrated guide as he reported to Officer Ye.

"Boss, no mistake, it's this tower. Quite a few Spirit Beast tribes have already gathered below, but there aren't any experts who can threaten us."

"Good. Prepare to land!"

"Received!"

Vajra Three, who had already learned the basic controls, immediately searched for a nearby landing spot. Ye Kong piloted the Flying Boat as it swayed its way downward.

"Hmph! Which Spirit Beast tribe's little brats are putting on such airs? The geniuses of so many tribes flew here step by step, yet they have to ride in a Flying Boat!"

The belated mockery came from among the Spirit Beasts, seemingly from every direction and full of provocation.

Inside the Flying Boat, Ye Kong was delighted rather than angered by those words. A smile appeared on his handsome face.

His advance inquiries with his senior brother had not been in vain. He had deliberately chosen such a flashy way of traveling. Sure enough, being this high-profile made it easy for brainless Spirit Beasts to come looking to bully him.

"Fourth, did you hear clearly who was mocking us from the shadows?"

Ye Kong rubbed his hands eagerly and turned to ask.

Vajra Four had four ears and a unique talent for catching sounds on the wind. He rubbed his left ear and chuckled.

"Clear as day. It was someone from the Heavenly Wolf Tribe. Those bastards have always liked hiding in the dark and provoking others into fights.

"They were concealed in the crowd just now, using a secret art to muddle the source of their voices. They wanted to fish in troubled waters."

"If that's the case, we should thank them for drawing the heat toward us.

"Let them return empty-handed from this trip to the Body Refining Tower. Whoever they send onto the arena, knock them down. If they dare cause trouble again, we'll skin them alive!"

Ye Kong had always disliked such scheming scum. Though he did not consider himself a particularly good person either, he still preferred causing trouble openly and honestly.

"Alright!" The Four Great Vajras nodded together, dangerous light flickering in their eyes.

As prodigies of the Heaven-Reaching Ape Tribe, they had their own pride.

They would only submit to those who defeated them openly and fairly. They would never regard cowards who harmed others with hidden arrows as worthy of notice!

At that moment, among the beasts below, a man in black robes laughed sinisterly and said to his companions beside him,

"Lightning Light, Lightning Cloud!

"That friend was right. These Spirit Beasts must be spoiled young masters in their tribe. Traveling like this is practically an insult to the predecessors who fell within these Burial Spirit Ruins. I, Lu Sui, absolutely cannot tolerate such a thing!

"You two, go over there at once and give them a proper greeting. Show them some affection. Understand?"

"Sure thing, Boss. Just watch us!"

Lightning Light and Lightning Cloud replied with savage grins. Their expressions turned cruel as they shot into the air, gathering black lightning in their hands before unleashing two enormous arcs of lightning at the Flying Boat, which had yet to fully land.

"Caw! Caw!"

As they attacked, two mournful crow cries rang out, making Ye Kong and the other four frown.

"Who would've thought these idiots from the Thunder Raven Tribe would be the first to jump out? What a bunch of fools. They haven't even shed their crow calls yet, and they dare come out and strut around!

"Third, show them what we're made of!"

"On it!"

Vajra Three immediately tossed ten fish-shaped drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid into the Flying Boat's energy slot. The golden protective barrier around the vessel instantly flared brightly, blocking the attack without suffering the slightest damage.

Before the lightning had dissipated, a massive golden palm print swiftly condensed on the barrier's surface. It reached out and slammed down, sending the two Thunder Raven Tribe geniuses flying.

Two thunderous booms rang out, and two more craters appeared in this scarred land. Lightning Light and Lightning Cloud lay within them, covered in blood and twitching, unable to rise again.

"Bastard! Lei Feng, take out the protective divine artifact the elder gave us! Attack with me and rescue them!"

The black-robed Lu Sui was instantly consumed by cold fury at the sight. He had never expected the Flying Boat carried by these spoiled brats to be this powerful!

With such integrated offensive and defensive power, this Flying Boat was likely worth no less than an ordinary mid-grade divine artifact. Even hundreds of thousands of drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid might not be enough to buy it.

What tribe's old fossil dotes on their juniors to this extent?! Have they abandoned the fine Spirit Beast principles of survival of the fittest and the strong devouring the weak?!

"Alright!"

Lei Feng was somewhat thin, but among the four, his strength was second only to Lu Sui's. He took out a stone seal carved with a black crow and poured spiritual power into it alongside Lu Sui, blasting it toward the Flying Boat.

"Reporting to Boss! Not only has the enemy refused to surrender, they even dared retaliate against me! Please give your orders!"

Vajra Three stood at attention and saluted, every movement precise.

"Very good. Give them a head-on blow! Capture those three surnamed Lei as well. We'll put them up for sale later.

"Second, take out the script. Get ready to state our position!"

Ye Kong's eyes gleamed as he directed the operation with high spirits.

"Understood!"

Having received their orders, the two Vajras each went to their respective stations.

Soon, three more glittering golden palm prints extended from the Flying Boat's protective barrier.

The first collided with the incoming stone seal and took it away.

The second seized the Second Husky of the Lei Family from his crater in full view of everyone.

The last gave Lu Sui a harmless but resounding slap, then grabbed Lei Feng and took him away right in front of him.

Inside the control room, Vajra Two stood before the broadcasting console. He cleared his throat twice and began delivering a live address to the countless stunned Spirit Beasts outside.

"I have a few words. Please listen closely!"

"Before our group entered the Burial Spirit Ruins, Great Officer Ye, this tribe's current Ambassador of Amity, issued the following order:

"From this day onward, our tribe will dispatch several elders during our travels, who will act as Guardians outside the Burial Spirit Ruins.

"This measure is intended to provide our five-person team with necessary personal safety protection and external deterrence, in accordance with the broadly accepted principles of order in the Spirit Beast world.

"We guarantee that we will absolutely not target any Spirit Beast tribe or economic interest, and will firmly never launch the first attack. Our sole purpose is to ensure that the legitimate and reasonable rights of our five-person team are not harmed or deprived during external conflicts, and to support our five-person team in protecting our legitimate rights through entirely reasonable means!

"We also hope that, through the united efforts and joint actions of our Spirit Beast Tribe, we can promote the overall unity of the Spirit Beast Tribe. Our tribe has always hoped to see the day when all under heaven in the Spirit Beast world become one!

"Additionally! Our group of five will also publicly declare our position for the first time:

"First, traveling by any form of transportation is our legitimate and reasonable right. Spirit Beasts of other tribes have no right to interfere, much less endanger the safety of our lives and property through vile actions such as covert provocation and active attacks!

"Our group of five also upholds the important principle of never throwing the first punch. Only when left with no other choice will we launch self-defense counterattacks against individual Spirit Beasts who maliciously harm our rights and interests. We will absolutely not escalate matters to the tribal level!"

"Alright! I'm done speaking. Who's in favor? Who's against?"

After saying all that in one breath, Vajra Two felt an indescribable rush. He did not know why, but it felt absolutely wonderful!

"I... object..."

The dazed and battered Lu Sui swayed to his feet, raised a finger, and roared with a twisted expression.

"You're shameless!!!"

"Very good! It seems the Thunder Raven Tribe still has objections and has launched a mental attack against us!

"In that case, we will have no choice but to take decisive measures to protect the safety of our lives and property!

"I hereby announce that the first Burial Spirit Ruins Spirit Beast Auction is about to begin! The auction items are the Four Beasts of the Thunder Raven Tribe that everyone just witnessed!"

Those words were not spoken by Vajra Two. Great Officer Ye personally took the stage to make the announcement. Since it was his first time undertaking such a project, how could he not do it himself?

Ye Kong tossed a proper auction platform out of the Flying Boat. It rapidly expanded in midair and crashed down upon Lu Sui with the force of Mount Tai, suppressing him beneath the earth.

The unconscious Third Thunder Raven had reverted to their true forms. Wrapped in orbs of spiritual light, they were displayed in the center of the auction platform, each pinned beneath a golden hammer condensed from spiritual power.

Looking at the uproar below, Ye Kong nodded in satisfaction and delivered his opening remarks.

"I'm sure many of the outstanding Spirit Beasts present have had grudges with the tyrannical and overbearing Thunder Raven Tribe. But today, every one of you has been given a chance to hold your heads high!

"Ten thousand drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid! For just ten thousand drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid, you can participate in the auction for these three Thunder Ravens! Repay grievances with grievances, and Revenge with Revenge! Vent your tribe's anger!

"I'm sure that for geniuses like you, who are about to soar into the heavens, shed your beast forms and become gods, and become Supremes above the third rank, ten thousand drops of Supreme Spirit Liquid is nothing more than a trifling sum!

"Compared with earning recognition and rewards from your elders, it is an utterly insignificant price!

"And for everyone's convenience, if you did not bring enough Spirit Liquid while traveling, we can provide credit services!

"Action speaks louder than words. We look forward to your performances, friends!"

As the impassioned speech concluded, many Spirit Beasts' eyes turned red, and a tidal wave of voices soon erupted!

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