Three strange creatures approached from three directions, surrounding the island beneath Hua Yunfei and the Black Creature. Their terrifying, uncanny aura filled the entire stretch of river.
"Three Three-Step Overlords!"
Hua Yunfei frowned, his expression turning serious. Three-Step Overlords were already peak experts of the First Tier, and even he wouldn't dare underestimate beings of that level.
Although all three strange creatures were only at the Early Third Step, if they attacked him together, they would cause him a great deal of trouble.
After all, he had only recently broken through. He still wasn't entirely confident about taking on several peak experts of the First Tier at once.
"My lord, that's him!"
The Black Creature sneered, pointing at Hua Yunfei. "He's incredibly powerful, has a special bloodline, and comes from the outside world. He's an exceptionally rare, high-grade offering!"
One of the strange creatures nodded. "Indeed, he's quite impressive. I can sense the blood and qi roaring inside him."
"He's so young." Another strange creature scrutinized Hua Yunfei in surprise. "Have beings from the outside world become this exceptional?"
The third strange creature nodded. "At his age, even reaching the Immortal Emperor Realm would make him quite young. And yet he's already a Hegemon Grade powerhouse!"
The Black Creature chuckled eerily. "The more heaven-defying he is, the more suitable he'll be as an offering. My lords, hurry and capture him. Don't let him escape!"
"You've done well. After this, you may go to Black Nether Island to claim your reward," the first strange creature said.
He held a trident and had a human body with a serpent's head. His pitch-black flesh was covered in cold, sinister scales that shimmered with a light of extinction.
"Thank you, my lord." The Black Creature turned to Hua Yunfei with a sneer. "Kid, you're