"Wait. Who are you? You are not one of our Snake Race. Speak—what exactly are you doing here?"
Just as Dao Lord Taichu was about to leave, a voice rang out and interrupted him.
Hearing the voice, Dao Lord Taichu looked toward its source. Only then did he notice the unusual surroundings.
Most of those present were Snake People. Their upper bodies and heads were human, while from the waist down, they had snake tails. They wore armor on their upper bodies, and their lower halves were covered in crystal-clear scales that reflected the surrounding light, giving off a cold, sinister feeling.
"I..."
Dao Lord Taichu noticed that the surrounding Snake People were all armed. Whether adult or young, every one of them was on guard, seemingly tense.
"Everyone, attack! Capture this man of unknown origin and escort him to the leader!"
Another Snake Person, having heard the commotion, looked over as well. The moment he saw Dao Lord Taichu, he immediately ordered the surrounding Snake People.
They seemed to obey him closely. Upon hearing the middle-aged Snake Person's words, they raised their weapons and approached Dao Lord Taichu. However, Dao Lord Taichu did not panic.
He had already gauged their strength. They were little more than minor fodder, nothing to fear. Still, he did not attack them.
"Do you know who I am? Go summon your leader. Tell him that the ruler of the Yao Realm has arrived and order him to come welcome me."
Dao Lord Taichu spoke to the surrounding Snake People. Hearing his words, they all froze, then helplessly looked toward the male Snake Person who had spoken earlier.
Clearly, that middle-aged Snake Person held a special status here. He seemed to be something like the Captain of these Snake People, responsible for giving orders.
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