Pretending to fall for the Green Scale Emperor's act, Luo Yu stepped fearlessly into the Portal.
Space shifted around them in an instant, and their surroundings changed dramatically.
They had entered a remote mountain wilderness of clear streams and lush scenery.
The surroundings were pleasant, with no sign of human habitation.
Only the occasional animal cry broke the silence.
"What's this?" Luo Yu feigned confusion.
He acted as though he had no idea what the Green Scale Emperor was plotting.
At that moment, the Green Scale Emperor dropped the act and laughed wildly. "This is my clan's forbidden ground."
"Just wait until you see the hospitality I have in store for you."
As his words fell, the clouds above surged like a tide.
Four qilin hooves, like pillars holding up the heavens, pierced the clouds and slammed into the ground.
The earth shook and the mountains trembled.
"Allow me to introduce you."
Before Luo Yu could react, the Green Scale Emperor used the Body Flicker Technique to appear in midair beside an ancient, ferocious beast whose upper body was exposed.
"This is my father-the Ancient Green Qilin."
"To thank you for everything you've done for me, he'll be entertaining you personally."
Feeling that he held the advantage and controlled whether Luo Yu lived or died, the Green Scale Emperor gave a smug smile.
"Just a reminder: my father is a veteran Upper Main God."
"Isn't your Summoning Beast supposed to be pretty tough?"
"I'm sure you won't be disappointed this time."
High in the sky, the Ancient Green Qilin lowered his head, pushing it through the clouds.
His enormous azure Divine Eyes were covered in intricate patterns.
He stared at Luo Yu, who looked petrified. "You offended my Little Ao and thought you could get away with it?"
Having silently