"Yeah, go ahead and do it without worry!"
Tu Fei and the others burst into laughter, patting their chests as they assured Ao Bing.
Ao Bing felt warmth in his heart. He immediately nodded with a smile and headed toward the valley.
Before long, he entered the valley under everyone's watchful eyes, drawing the attention of many Snow Apes.
These Snow Apes were kin and descendants of the founder of Ice Snow Palace. They were born immensely strong, and with their physical bodies alone, they could contend against cultivators.
Seeing Ao Bing approach, the Snow Apes became wary. Some climbed into the branches, while others scrambled to higher ground, baring their fangs as they watched the young figure with hostile eyes.
Facing the gazes before and behind him, Ao Bing drew a deep breath. He gripped the City Entry Token, stirred his mind, and quietly released a thread of pure dragon qi.
Dragon qi comparable to that of a True Dragon spread outward, sweeping through the entire snowy valley.
The six spiritual herbs in the center were nourished by the dragon qi, immediately shining brilliantly as their leaves unfurled.
The Source Dragon Fruits growing atop them trembled as well. Golden light flowed across their dragon-like bodies, and they turned slightly as though alive, staring fixedly at the seemingly tiny dragon youth.
At the same time, the hundreds of Snow Apes in the valley shuddered. Their eyes widened as they looked at Ao Bing, who had entered the valley, their expressions confused yet astonished.
As they watched, the hostility in their eyes gradually faded, replaced by reverence, excitement, and even deeper fervor and affection.
"Chitter!"
"Roar!"
"Gurgle, croak!!"
After a brief silence, all kinds of ape cries rang out.
Hundreds of Snow Apes leaped down from treetops and cliffs, beating their