Actions of the Four Divine Beasts Clan

Emmanuel's account was detailed, and with Kedun's additions, Gaislesen quickly grasped the full truth and reached a conclusion regarding the identity of Ninisha: she was a new Sovereign's Envoy.

An Asura-level powerhouse capable of producing a Sovereign Artifact could only be a Sovereign's Envoy or a Sovereign's descendant. If she were a Sovereign's descendant, she would have killed Emmanuel outright from the start; therefore, it was impossible for Ninisha to be one.

Furthermore, no one dared to provoke the Four Divine Beasts Clan when it came to veteran Sovereign's Envoys, such as Reinasi in Hell, Barbary in the Water Elemental Plane, or Wenna in the Wind Elemental Plane.

It was evident that Ninisha was a new Sovereign's Envoy who lacked sufficient knowledge of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, which was why she had been "audacious" enough to clash with Emmanuel.

"Alright, you two may withdraw for now. You have done well and have not brought shame to the clan; the clan will avenge you."

Gaislesen pondered for a long moment before offering a few words of comfort to the two.

"Thank you, Clan Leader!"

Emmanuel and Kedun knelt, kowtowed heavily, and then slowly retreated from the hall.

"Ninisha, is it? Since you have provoked my Four Divine Beasts Clan, prepare yourself for death!"

Gaislesen let out a cold snort, not holding Ninisha in any regard at all.

Although an Asura-level powerhouse was already a top-tier existence in Hell and the various Elemental Planes—with few daring to claim they could reliably kill an Asura, save for Sovereigns and Paragons—Gaislesen did not care.

In the past, the Four Divine Beasts Clan had more than once stood as enemies against Prefecture Lords, and in the end, those people had all paid the price, while only the Four Divine Beasts Clan remained standing tall.

As he thought this, Gaislesen sent a divine sense message to the patrolling warriors, ordering them to notify the Great Elder and the other clan leaders to gather at the Azure Dragon Hall for a meeting, then sat back down upon his throne.

After a while, a streak of azure light was the first to rush into the hall, transforming into a white-haired man dressed in a white robe with tiger-stripe patterns.

"Big Brother, what happened? Why have you summoned us all?"

The heroic voice of the White Tiger Clan Leader, Gus, rang out instantly, his hand emitting faint traces of wind blades.

"No rush. We will discuss it once everyone has arrived."

Gaislesen shook his head slightly, offering no explanation for the moment; after all, if he explained now, he would only have to repeat himself later.

Upon hearing this, Gus did not press the matter, merely nodding slightly before taking one of the six seats at the round table in front.

Although Gaislesen was the eldest among them, they were all Sovereign's descendants. Whenever there were matters to discuss, the six of them would sit at the round table. Gaislesen could not take a seat of higher status in front of his younger siblings, and even if he were willing, the Azure Dragon Sovereign would not permit it.

Soon, a red-haired woman exuding a fiery aura, a tall figure with flowing black hair, and two men with ancient-looking features and brown hair arrived one after another.

With this, the six Asuras of the Four Divine Beasts Clan were gathered: Azure Dragon Clan Leader Gaislesen, Azure Dragon Great Elder Gaia, White Tiger Clan Leader Gus, Vermilion Bird Clan Leader Tiya, Black Tortoise Clan Leader Morei, and Black Tortoise Great Elder Mori.

"Big Brother, what exactly happened?"

The tall, blue-haired woman sitting next to Gaislesen was the first to ask, her tone, usually cold and indifferent, carrying a hint of warmth.

The others also looked toward Gaislesen with questioning gazes; after all, it was rare for the Four Divine Beasts Clan to summon all six of them together.

"Everyone, Elder Emmanuel of the Azure Dragon Clan has fallen in the Zijing Continent, along with his strongest Water Elemental divine clone."

Facing the gazes of his siblings, Gaislesen took a deep breath and spoke in a flat tone.

"What? Big Brother, you mean Emmanuel...?"

Gaia was the first to stand up, a layer of dragon scales instantly appearing on her skin, and the floor beneath her cracked under the immense pressure she emitted.

Although Gaia was known for being impartial and iron-faced within the Four Divine Beasts Clan, it did not mean she did not care about her descendants. She frequently kept an eye on her son, Fuerhan, and her grandson, Emmanuel.

Precisely because of this, Gaia knew very well that Emmanuel only possessed two divine clones—one Water and one Wind. He didn't even have the chance to refine a Godspark to restore his strength, so how could she not be furious?

Within the clan, she was doubly strict with Fuerhan and Emmanuel, sometimes even appearing cold and indifferent to them, but that did not mean she would allow outsiders to harm them.

"Who did this? To have such audacity!"

Following closely, Vermilion Bird Clan Leader Tiya furrowed her brows, a crimson flame pattern appearing on her forehead, signaling the rage burning in her heart.

"It was a Sovereign's Envoy named Ninisha. She seized the Heaven and Earth treasure that Emmanuel had found, which was intended for our ancestors, and killed the clones of both Emmanuel and Kedun."

Gaislesen's blue eyes fixed on his two sisters, his tone carrying a hint of killing intent.

"Big Brother, this matter absolutely cannot be let go! So what if she is a Sovereign's Envoy? To dare to 'bully' my Four Divine Beasts Clan and kill our Seven-Star Fiend Elder!"

White Tiger Clan Leader Gus was the first to speak in a grim tone, and the azure patterns on his white robe began to emit a faint halo, as if he were about to rush out at any moment.

"That's right, Big Brother. Collecting Heaven and Earth treasures was a decision made by Father and the others. That Ninisha actually dared to snatch our things; she is simply tired of living."

Black Tortoise Clan Leader Morei clenched his fists, faint earth-yellow ripples appearing in his palms, signaling his own fury.

"Alright, everyone, calm down. Of course, this matter cannot be let go. If we allow ourselves to be 'bullied' without retaliating, what face would the Four Divine Beasts Clan have left?"

Gaislesen raised his hand, suppressing the agitated emotions of his siblings.

In reality, Gaislesen himself was suppressing his own rage, but as the eldest brother, he needed to remain calm in front of them.

"This Ninisha must die. However, since the opponent is an Asura-level powerhouse, we must make sufficient preparations to kill her..."

After Gaislesen finished speaking, he looked at his siblings and spoke slowly:

"Mori, you stay in the clan. We cannot all leave. As for the others, if we go together, take Kenuofei and the other four with you. Ten people will be enough."

Hearing Gaislesen's words, Black Tortoise Great Elder Mori opened his mouth, but in the end, he said nothing. Although he desperately wanted to go, one of them had to remain at the clan's ancestral grounds, or there would be no one to make decisions if the clan elders had an emergency.

"Big Brother, aren't you overestimating that Ninisha? Sending out ten Asuras?"

White Tiger Clan Leader Gus curled his lips and muttered under his breath. The Four Divine Beasts Clan currently had fourteen Asura-level powerhouses in total—the six Sovereign's descendants and eight Sovereign's Envoys. Sending ten at once was quite a significant move.

"In the last million years, many unfavorable rumors about our Four Divine Beasts Clan have appeared in the outside world. Therefore, this time, we will use our strength to make the Elemental Planes tremble and let them know the might of the Four Divine Beasts!"

A faint, cold sneer appeared at the corner of Gaislesen's mouth, his tone filled with arrogance.

Due to the orders of the Four Divine Beasts Sovereigns, the actions of the Four Divine Beasts Clan had become more aggressive over the last million years. Unfavorable rumors had emerged, but in Gaislesen's view, this was only because the Four Divine Beasts Clan had been silent for too long.

Therefore, Gaislesen decided to use ten Asura-level powerhouses to demonstrate their strength to the Elemental Planes, letting everyone know that those who angered the Four Divine Beasts Clan, even if they were Asuras, would die!