Calamity Beasts Approach, System Rankings Restart!

Greenwood City was enjoying a brief period of peace and tranquility, while Senluo Valley was thousands of miles away.

The valley, perpetually shrouded in miasma, was now blanketed in thick, cotton-like snow.

As winter approaches, the place becomes even more shrouded in darkness, blurring the lines between day and night, and making it impossible to distinguish east from west or north from south. A biting wind blows from the valley, sounding like the wailing of Night Ghosts.

Deep in the valley, the temple, adorned with various mythical murals, had its doors tightly shut.

If you look closely, you'll find that the creatures in the various murals bear a striking resemblance to the ferocious Calamity Beasts present.

"Those despicable Cry Dragon Clan, they're pretending to be ignorant even though they know the truth! They've already issued the Hidden Dragon Ranking to the human race, yet they still pretend they don't know that Wu Mo is a human!"

A strange bird with several heads made a noisy commotion, and its wounds had not yet healed.

"Hahaha, back in the day the Ghost Chariot Clan fed on the Cry Dragon, but now they can't even handle a fifth-grade Cry Dragon."

A howling creature resembling a large dog let out a strange laugh.

"Laughing at me? Your Hou Clan used to boast that you fed on True Dragons, and look what happened? You almost got beaten to a pulp by the Giant Whale Clan."

"Damn it, I'm a Hou, not a dog! I already said Wu Mo is human, and not a single one of these greenhorns understands your demon language."

"Stupid dog."

"Keep swearing!"

Clearly, one head can't argue with five heads.

Seeing that the two Calamity Beasts were about to fight, the other Calamity Beasts all sneered, but none of them stepped forward to stop them.

"Snort."

A cold snort, neither human nor beast, finally silenced the two beasts.

"Master."

It was a person completely wrapped in a black robe, with only half of their face visible, covered in strange tattoos.

Hundred Beast Hall Master.

Standing beside him were all wearing bronze masks, clearly High Priests from various towns.

Not long after.

Rumble--

The heavy doors of the temple swung open with a loud rumble, and a figure dressed in thin, blood-stained clothes stepped out.

"Master Han."

The numerous Calamity Beasts, unusually subdued, all lowered their heads.

"Master Han, the precious arm you requested has been crafted."

The Hundred Beast Hall Master took out a jade box containing a bluish-purple arm with bulging veins and a mouth full of sharp teeth in the palm.

Han Zhen casually waved his hand, and a gust of yin wind lifted his arm and floated it in front of him.

He tore off his long-withered arm, like tearing off a dry twig, and casually threw it away, where it was swallowed by the bluish-purple arm.

A moment later, blood trickled from the bluish-purple tip of his arm, staining his arm.

Han Zhen's eyes, seemingly burning with ghostly flames, swept over the dark mass of various Calamity Beasts present, and he said softly:

"You were once revered as gods, totems of vast tribes, pillars of dynasties, and enjoyed supreme glory."

"But now, we can only cower in this harsh, cold land of the Southern Border, eating raw meat and drinking blood."

The bloodthirsty expressions of the Calamity Beasts momentarily faded.

Once upon a time, they were the masters of this Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, receiving the reverence and worship of the world, like gods.

But now...

They seem to have degenerated into wild beasts?

"Now, the opportunity to revive the Divine Tree and welcome back the Ancestral Spirits is right before us!"

"Those Demon Beasts are ultimately a disorganized bunch. Li Mo and Ying Bing's human identities are now known to the world, so they have no reason to stop us."

"Are you willing to break through Greenwood City, retrieve the Divine Jade, and reclaim your former glory?"

In the frigid, northerly winds of the Senluo Valley.

The deafening roar drowned out the ghostly wails and shattered the clouds in the sky.

"Then I won't send any more."

"Goodbye."

Young Marquis Zhong didn't react in time.

This is the private room he booked.

He had just arranged to meet Li Mo the next day and was excitedly planning to return to the military camp to lead his personal guards in a night of drills.

My father often said...

The truly invincible generals never rely on personal bravery, but on their ability to lead and manage troops.

"It seems the Young Marquis has changed his carriage?"

Li Mo watched the carriages and horses disappear into the distance, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

This carriage would be quite nice for an ordinary family, but for Zhong Zhenyue's status, it seemed rather shabby.

Perhaps it was because I left in a hurry.

Li Mo didn't think much of it.

He turned around and went back into the restaurant, heading straight to the kitchen. It had been a long time since he'd properly cooked for Ice Block.

The cook initially thought the young man was there to cause trouble, until he pulled out the ingredients.

He simply prepared four dishes and a soup, then went back upstairs.

He removed the candle from the lampshade and replaced it with a luminous Clam Pearl. Then, he sat on the bed and concealed the light emanating from the Jade Phoenix God to practice his skills.

Night fell.

As I was practicing, I suddenly heard the sound of rushing water.

Ice Block took off her stockings and boots, and put her shapely, long legs into the wooden tub. She would occasionally fidget with them. Although her body was spotless, she had been washing her feet frequently lately.

Snap--

A drop of water splashed out and hit Little Li on the forehead with a thud.

"Seriously." Ying Bing pursed her lips, her voice clear and melodious.

Who stares at someone while they're washing their feet?

"Ice Block, help me."

"..."

Isn't that strange?

You don't even need to open your eyes to see; just by listening to the sounds with your eyes closed, you can visualize the scene, and even feel an urge to perform the Flower-Plucking Finger technique.

This occupational hazard is truly terrifying; no wonder it's Supreme Lore.

"Don't do that again next time."

Ying Bing's brows furrowed slightly.

How could she remember that she said that more than once?

"I'll definitely do it next time!"

Little Li's eyes were determined.

Ying Bing's eyes were deep and mysterious, and the air in the room suddenly turned cold, with a watery halo flowing around her.

Before long, her clothes transformed into an ice-colored fairy dress, with frost flowers faintly fluttering in her hair.

The already cold and aloof Ice Block became even more aloof and unattainable, evoking a sense of holiness.

There was nothing wrong with that.

But after wiping her feet clean, she sat down with her legs crossed, her eyes filled with a mixture of sullenness and reproach.

She probably didn't even realize how fatal this damned contrast was.

Cold Wild Goose Form.

As a divine skill, if the Jade Phoenix Form had consciousness and knew that it was being used in this way, it would probably wish it could rot inside the Jade Phoenix God.

"You'd better practice your skills properly, or we'll go get another room."

"..."

Little Li felt he needed to look at the monkey to calm down, so he took out the Wukong Seeking the Dao Diagram.

"They're really getting more and more demanding..."

Ying Bing withdrew her smirking gaze, and her curled fingers finally relaxed.

She let out a soft sigh of relief and looked towards the distant south.

'When the Hidden Dragon and the fledgling phoenix unite, the winds and clouds will stir across the Four Seas and Eight Desolations.'

This is the assessment given by the Heaven Derivation Sect.

Their trip to Southern Border likely had some irreversible impact on the region, and might even have caused certain events to erupt prematurely?

Ying Bing frowned and pondered.

Besides.

System ranking.

After such a long delay, I've missed out on quite a bit of the reward...

[Ding-dong]

[Host, you've finally remembered this system. Right? It's just a minor punishment; what's that compared to the reward?]

Congratulations on finally seeing the light!

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