With the Underdark now under the control of the three major families, some details have been made public.
The Russell Family and Rengat Family betrayed the Red Maple Clan, colluded with the Snake Gang, and assassinated Earl Logo Campbell of the Royal Court. The evidence was conclusive, the charges were true, and after the report was submitted to the Royal Court, the entire Russell family was arrested.
Thanks to the timely report by patriarch Hesai, some members of the Rengat Family were spared, while the rest were all imprisoned in the clan prison, awaiting a verdict from the Royal Court court.
However, since Kaien had made preparations in advance, after Kaluote broke out of the Underdark, the two left Planet Oklo together and disappeared without a trace.
The situation in the Red Maple Clan is turbulent, and the Sunset Jungle is no better off.
The three major clans, together with the Inferno Minotaurs, jointly announced that the Madam Poison and the Duke of the Snake Gang, who attempted to assassinate Earl Campbell, were killed on the spot.
The shockwaves caused by the passing of these two Legendary are unimaginable.
The various factions were in an uproar, and the four chief stewards met again on Cat Island.
Upon meeting, Frost Serpent Nicole and Luomu Aegon immediately started arguing.
Frost Serpent accused the three clans and Yigeng Tribe of indiscriminately killing a Legendary life of Sunset Territory, causing serious losses to the Lord, and demanding severe punishment.
Luomu Aegon insisted it was self-defense, arguing that according to the laws of Sunset Territory, the defender has the right to kill the perpetrator, and sarcastically called Frost Serpent a beast that didn't even understand basic rules and order.
Although our Sunset Territory isn't exactly a benevolent faction, we still have our rules, you know?
The two were arguing fiercely, but Balielunduo, the leader of the Gale Demon Wolf and the chief steward, frowned and remained silent.
To be fair, Balielunduo harbors resentment towards the three major clans and the Inferno Minotaurs.
In his view, even if the two Legendary made a mistake, they shouldn't be killed outright. They should be severely injured, arrested, and forced to pay compensation.
Legendary are rare, each one a treasure of Sunset Territory. The loss of even one weakens the territory's strength, let alone the simultaneous fall of two legendary Legendary.
However, according to the official rules of Sunset Territory, Madam Poison and the Duke in self-defense was perfectly justifiable and no one could find fault with it.
As the chief steward, Balielunduo couldn't possibly take sides, so he remained silent until the two had argued for a while before slamming his hand on the table and defining the nature of the problem.
"According to the laws personally established by Sunset Lord, the three major clans and the Inferno Minotaurs have committed no wrongdoing. Frost Serpent, stop making trouble!"
Under the imposing gaze of Balielunduo, Frost Serpent Nicole slowly lowered her head and said, "Yes."
Luomu didn't say anything more. He knew, of course, that Balielunduo bad mood, and that speaking now would only offend the Grand Steward.
"Alright, everyone disperse!" Balielunduo waved his hand irritably, glared at the Earth Bear Pulatake who was fast asleep, and then disappeared from the attic in a flash.
Snake Gang!
The old snake king, Pudong, sat on his throne, his gaze complex. Below him, the Snake People Race wore expressions of sorrow or anger, some even shouting for revenge.
No matter how bad Madam Poison was, she was still Legendary of their Snake People Race. Her fall at the hands of outsiders was a great disgrace to the Snake People Race.
"Alas, Fate." The old snake king sighed. He was very old, over nine hundred years old, and his lifespan was Termination.
Pudong had planned to let Madam Poison hone her skills and temper her temperament before handing over the reins of the Snake People Race to her. Little did he expect that this daughter would ultimately cost him her life.
Sitting up straight and glancing down, the old snake king's expression turned serious, and an aura of majesty emanated from him. Many high-ranking Snake People Race looked over, their eyes filled with anticipation.
However, their expectations were soon shattered by their own king.
"Spencer!"
The old snake king shouted.
"Exist!"
A strong and robust Snake People Race, blind in his left eye, stepped forward and knelt on one knee. He was the old snake king's most trusted confidant and a peak Peak Tier Nine Transcendent.
"Take men and bring Taoruisi to me."
"Yes!"
Spencer lowered his head, a complex look flashing across his eyes.
Spencer, who knew the old snake king well, understood that the former was about to submit to the Gendaya People.
For the Snake People Race, this was undoubtedly a humiliating decision, but Spencer had no doubts. He would carry out the old Serpent King's orders without hesitation, whether they were right or wrong.
Spencer walked out of the hall calmly, but the remaining Snake People Race were in an uproar.
"Your Majesty, this is unacceptable! This is a disgrace!"
"Snake King, please lead us to Revenge. Although Miss is unruly, she is, after all, your daughter, one of only two Legendary beings in our Snake People Race."
One after another, the Snake People Race knelt on the ground, pleading with the old snake king to retract his decision.
Old Snake King Pudong gripped the armrest tightly in anguish, tilted his head slightly, and after calming himself, slowly spoke, "Revenge? What do we have to take Revenge with?"
"The arms trade has been disrupted, and the economy is not as good as before!"
"With the consecutive losses of two Legendary, our high-end combat power is completely at a disadvantage."
"Do I need to elaborate on military matters? At its peak, the Gendaya People swept us hundreds of kilometers away. If it weren't for Lord Frost Serpent's efforts on our behalf, it's uncertain whether the Snake Gang would even exist!"
"You want revenge? Do you think my Snake People Race fast enough?"
After he finished speaking, the room fell completely silent.
The old snake king softened his tone and continued, "This world is inherently a dog-eat-dog world. For the weak, the best outcome is simply to protect themselves. The rest is just waiting patiently. If the opportunity is meant to come, it will eventually come; if not... then just keep waiting..."
"What? The Snake Gang people to pay a visit?"
Logo turned around in surprise.
He was also holding a huge grayish-white lizard egg in his hand, the surface of which was covered with strange rock-like patterns.
These are the eggs of the Basilisk, numbering around six or seven hundred. The normal hatching rate is about 23%, but Logo has a way to increase that rate to over 95%.
The Basilisk is a pretty good unit.
Although they are single-minded and inflexible, if you look at it from another perspective, isn't this also a manifestation of loyalty and reliability?
As long as they can be tamed, there's no need to worry about these guys betraying you.
The Petrifying Eye are also extremely lethal. Not to mention, these creatures can burrow underground and ride Basilisk, making them a special force that operates underground and appears and disappears unpredictably.
After setting down the lizard egg, Logo mounted Crassus and went to the war hall.
A group of 12 Snake People Race were escorting a tall woman whose body was clearly modified with mechanical implants.
Upon seeing her, Crassus instinctively arched his back and let out a series of low growls.
Crassus remembered this woman; she was the one who shattered half of his body, leaving him on the brink of death.
"So, Pudong sent you to deliver Taoruisi, hoping to reconcile with our three clans?" Logo sat in the main seat, leisurely looking at the one-eyed snake man Spencer.
The latter bowed slightly, "Yes, Your Excellency Earl Campbell, Taoruisi is merely a small gift. The Serpent King has also specially offered Transcendent resources worth ten million Ta Pound, hoping to reconcile our differences with the nobles!"
The other snake people all lowered their heads, but Taoruisi held her head high, looking disdainfully at the snake people beside her, without saying a word.
After a moment's thought, Logo nodded slightly. "I accept the gift. Go back and tell the old snake king that from this day forward, all grudges between our two families are wiped clean."
For Logo, the Snake Gang, whose backbone had been broken, was no longer worth his effort, and besides, they were quite sensible.
Since we'll be navigating the Sunset Jungle again, we shouldn't be too aggressive.
For business people, harmony brings wealth!
"Thank you for your kindness!" Spencer bowed slightly and led his men away.
Only Taoruisi remained, trapped and utterly exhausted.
"Crassus, she's in your hands!" Logo said, turning and leaving.