The Bitter Sea Island, the small isolated island, has long been tainted by the turbid, filthy sea water mixed with blood, turning the color of this part of the sea to black.
Countless Spirit Beast corpses lay on the shore, as if a great battle had just passed.
The Dragon Tooth Guards’ black battle robes were stained with the blood of Spirit Beasts, yet they seemed unfazed by the grime, each squatting on the ground, carefully slicing the tastiest meat from the Spirit Beast bodies with Mu Qingge’s specially crafted military knife.
Even You He and Hua Yue, the two young women, were no exception, their focused demeanor surpassing that of the Dragon Tooth Guards.
"It’s almost done." Hua Yue stood up, holding a leaf filled with piled-up meat strips. A sweet smile adorned her lips, and her naturally charming eyes gleamed with delight.
You He sliced off the last piece of meat, placed it on the leaf in her hand, stood up, and said to Hua Yue, "I’m done too."
The two women exchanged a smile and walked over to the nearest rock by the beach to sit down.
Afterward, they carefully took out a bird’s nest made of Spirit Stones from their bosoms. The nest was small, only the size of a palm. Wrapped in Spiritual Energy at its center lay a fluffy chick, beside which were some uneaten fresh fruits.
"Let me see yours." Hua Yue stretched her neck over to take a look inside the bird’s nest in You He’s hands.
Then, retracting her gaze, Hua Yue said expectantly, "I wonder when these two little ones will grow up and take us soaring in the sky."
You He picked up a strip of meat with her hand and fed it to the chick’s beak with care. "That day will come."
The five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards were just like them.
After half a month on this island, they spent their days either slaying Spirit Beasts or nurturing their newly hatched Flying Spirit Beasts. Every day, they fed them Spirit Fruits and Spirit Beast meat and built nests with Spirit Stones. The care they showed was like tending to their own flesh and blood.
Perhaps influenced by Mu Qingge, these people never treated them as tools but as partners.
At night, they entered a cultivation state, continuously accumulating and compressing their Spiritual Power. They practiced the cultivation technique obtained from the Ancient Ruins and the Star Beginning Step.
In a forest far from the shore, on a sturdy tree, Bai Xi lay lazily on a branch, drowsy after a full meal, which was only natural.
Since the day Mu Qingge warned her, she had been picking high-level Spirit Beasts in this sea area to eat.
This is also why the Dragon Tooth Guards had been slaughtering on the island for so long without attracting more powerful Spirit Beasts. Because the more powerful Spirit Beasts had been devoured by Bai Xi.
The Spiritual Movement Stage Spirit Beasts farther away, even if they smelled the scent of blood, still couldn’t arrive here quickly.
The slaughter on the shore had no impact on the island’s interior.
At the entrance of the cave where Mu Qingge was in seclusion, many tents had been set up for the Dragon Tooth Guards to rest temporarily. The cave, large enough to accommodate a hundred people, was voluntarily vacated by them and left for Mu Qingge, Bai Xi, You He, and Hua Yue to reside.
Yin Chen was stationed at the cave entrance, serving as a protector for Mu Qingge.
By the shore, the Dragon Tooth Guards had all returned from the beach, each sitting nearby, resting, and feeding their Spirit Beasts.
Suddenly, Bai Xi, who had been sleeping on the tree, suddenly opened her eyes. A purple-gold light flashed deep in her eyes.
Instantly, her figure disappeared from the branch, transforming into a white light heading towards the shore.
The dazzling white light fell onto the beach and transformed into a humanoid form.
Her appearance immediately put the Dragon Tooth Guards on alert.
They put away their respective Spirit Beasts, stood up, and drew their weapons.
"What’s the matter?" Mo Yang walked to Bai Xi’s side and asked in a deep voice.
Bai Xi gazed into the distance, lifting her chin slightly, "Someone is coming."
Someone!
Mo Yang’s eyes slightly narrowed.
He noted the choice of words Bai Xi used. She said someone, not a Spirit Beast.
In the Bitter Sea, humans are rare. The sudden appearance of people, what could it signify?
"Everyone, on guard!" With Mo Yang’s order, the five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards promptly assumed battle stances. One Guard flipped into a hidden bush, covertly monitoring everything.
Should anything go amiss, he would be responsible for reporting everything back to Mu Qingge.
You He and Hua Yue also stood up, their small faces filled with vigilance and seriousness.
Bai Xi stood with her hands behind her back on the beach.
At her feet was the bloodstained sand, tainted with the blood of Spirit Beasts. Standing in a white dress on the blood-splattered sand, she appeared extraordinarily striking, visible to anyone from afar.
Screech——
A sharp, clear cry came from afar, drawing closer.
What entered everyone’s view was a vast "cloud" rapidly moving from the distant sky.
Leading this "cloud" was a point of blue light, as if those clouds were following the "blue light."
As the "cloud" approached, the people standing on the island could finally see clearly that it wasn’t a "cloud" at all but rather dozens of Flying Spirit Beasts.
And that "blue light" was a lithe, graceful blue bird.
However, what made the people on the shore narrow their eyes wasn’t these Flying Spirit Beasts, but the people standing atop the Flying Spirit Beasts!
They were humans! Truly human! With the same physical characteristics as them and not the grotesque features of the Sea Demons.
Especially the woman in plain clothes riding on the blue bird’s back, her inherent elegance and nobility resembled a goddess descending from the sky, pure and untouched like snow.
Even without seeing her features clearly, one could definitely tell in their hearts that this was an exceptionally rare beauty.
Bai Xi’s gaze also fell on the blue bird.
The plain-clothed woman on the blue bird made her faintly frown.
’Spiritual Movement Mid-Stage.’ Only one glance, and Bai Xi could see the depth of the plain-clothed woman’s cultivation.
The blue bird under the plain-clothed woman stopped when it reached the island. The hundred warriors behind her also halted, waiting in silence.
Drawing closer, the island’s inhabitants finally caught sight of her appearance.
Suddenly, those who caught sight of her beauty felt their hearts stutter, momentarily breathless.
She was so beautiful, beautiful enough to stir one’s soul.
Especially those bright eyes, as if they could see through all the world’s false pretenses. No one could lie or deceive the owner of such eyes.
Her beauty was different from Bai Xi’s, also unlike Mu Qingge’s.
Bai Xi was enchantingly cold, with an allure laden with an enduring charm. But she was elegant and noble, with an inviolable purity. As for Mu Qingge?
Mu Qingge’s beauty was intense, carrying an imperious momentum.
Her beauty was as dazzling as the sun and as bright as the moon, always effortlessly becoming the focus of anyone’s gaze. In her presence, all other beauties seemed mere embellishments.
The only one who could contend her was Si Mo.
When they were together, their sovereign aura entwined, never overshadowing one another.
The island’s people were amazed, and those in the sky were equally astounded.
Unlike the Dragon Tooth Guards on the island, their shock was over when such a formidable group of humans appeared in the Bitter Sea. Looking at the accumulated Spirit Beast corpses by the island’s edge, they estimated there to be thousands of them. And the lingering scent of blood reached even them, prompting wonder at how long this slaughter had continued.
Furthermore, it was their curiosity about how such a fierce group of people had arisen here that prompted them to come investigate.
The plain-clothed woman on the blue bird cast a calm glance over the corpses of the Spirit Beasts, then scanned the people on the island, finally coming to rest on Bai Xi.
Sensing her gaze, Bai Xi slightly raised the corners of her lips into a charming but sharp smile.
The smile carried a hint of lightness.
"My name is Talisa, from the Heritage Tribe."
Exiled Clan!
Dark light flickered in Bai Xi’s eyes.
She had heard this term before from Mu Qingge and knew it represented a heritage tribe.
Mo Yang’s eyes slightly narrowed upon hearing that name.
He noted the term used by Bai Xi. She said someone, not some Spirit Beast.
In the Bitter Sea, there are few humans. So who could this sudden appearance of people be?
"Everyone, remain on high alert!" At Mo Yang’s command, the five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards quickly entered battle mode. One Dragon Tooth Guard flipped into a hidden bush, observing everything from the shadows.
If anything goes wrong, he will be responsible for reporting everything back to Mu Qingge.
He didn’t use Spiritual Power, but employed the Star Beginning Step. Naturally, it disturbed no one.
"What are the people of the Exiled Clan doing here?" Bai Xi’s lips curved lightly, arms crossed over her chest, her entire demeanor lazy yet alluring.
This enchanting aura equally captivated the samurai on the back of the Flying Spirit Beast, drawing their attention.
"Following the scent of blood. Who are you, young lady, and why are you causing slaughter here?" Xie Ya responded blandly. Despite her words, Bai Xi couldn’t detect any sympathy for these Spirit Beasts in her eyes.
It seemed she was merely finding a topic to facilitate conversation.
Bai Xi laughed, "We are merely passing by, resting here for a few days. These Spirit Beasts lack vision and wanted to make us their meal. Lacking strength, they naturally became wandering ghosts."
"I see." Xie Ya nodded imperceptibly.
Her tone made it impossible to discern her true thoughts.
It was as if she wore a mask, blocking everyone’s insight.
Bai Xi detested this feeling the most.
It was as if she was speaking to a statue, not a person.
The first impression already cost her goodwill towards Xie Ya. Her expression turned slightly cold, and she spoke impatiently, "Since you know, leave if you can, and don’t get in the way here."
"Presumptuous—!"
Before Xie Ya could speak, a hundred warriors behind her shouted in unison.
This roar caused Bai Xi’s eyes to dim, with violet gold light swirling in their depths.
"Silence." Xie Ya intervened to stop her subordinates’ breach of conduct.
The hundred warriors behind her fell silent.
Only then did Bai Xi’s eyes show a slight relaxation.
Xie Ya continued, "Once I’ve met the person in charge, I’ll naturally leave. Please introduce me, young lady."
Her words made Bai Xi’s expression change, and Mo Yang’s gaze darkened.
"I am the person in charge," Bai Xi said solemnly.
Her words weren’t without credibility. As the strongest here, she naturally could assume the leadership position. Besides, Mo Yang didn’t refute, just standing slightly behind her.
Bai Xi’s words, however, made Xie Ya chuckle softly, "No need to deceive me, young lady. If you were in charge, why stand here as a protector? Why do they show no respect in their eyes?"
As her words fell, the Dragon Tooth Guards quietly gripped their weapons.
The atmosphere instantly froze in a standoff.
The messenger Dragon Tooth Guard finally arrived in front of Mu Qingge’s secluded cave. As he appeared, Yin Chen opened his blood-red eyes, seated cross-legged outside the cave.
"What happened?" Yin Chen asked.
The Dragon Tooth Guard said solemnly, "People from the Exiled Clan have arrived."
The Exiled Clan!
Yin Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.
As he considered whether to alert Mu Qingge, a striking figure in a red battle robe, with unparalleled beauty and an enigmatic, carefree aura, stepped out of the cave.
Seeing her, the Dragon Tooth Guard’s eyes filled with boundless admiration, and he saluted with one knee, "Little Lord!"
"Rise." Mu Qingge said casually, yet an inherent commanding presence emanated naturally.
As Mu Qingge emerged, Yin Chen stood up as well, automatically positioning himself behind her.
"Who did you say arrived?" Mu Qingge asked.
Upon mentioning the matter, the Dragon Tooth Guard’s expression became serious, "People from the Exiled Clan, a hundred in total, led by a woman named Xie Ya."
"Xie Ya?" Mu Qingge murmured the name, her eyes slowly narrowing.
The name Xie Ya was not unfamiliar to her. She had heard it repeatedly from Talisa.
It seemed Talisa held some grudges against Xie Ya and had even once asked Mu Qingge to avenge her, though Mu Qingge hadn’t bothered with such trivial matters.
However, she was intensely curious about Xie Ya’s identity.
Princess of the Exiled Clan, and heir to their Southern General. She possessed both fame and power. In the Bitter Sea domain, she was someone richly endowed with privileges!
"Let’s go and take a look." Mu Qingge raised her chin and started walking.
The three headed toward the island’s shore.
At that moment, on the island shore, the confrontation between the two sides had reached a deadlock.
Xie Ya’s perceptive insight displeased Bai Xi greatly and put Mo Yang on high alert.
The Bitter Sea forces were unlike Linchuan forces.
He must be extremely cautious to avoid trouble.
"Xie Ya merely wishes to meet the person in charge; is that so difficult?" Xie Ya spoke slowly, her voice like clouds and mist seemingly dispelling a bit of the tension.
Bai Xi laughed coldly, disdainfully, "Feel free to say what you will, but how can our leader meet with anyone at whim?" Since her cover was blown, Bai Xi no longer bothered to pretend.
Xie Ya, however, smiled tenaciously, "This is considered Exiled Clan territory. With visitors, wouldn’t it be proper for the host to greet personally, and how could the guest be obstinate and refuse?"
The words were good, yet why did they sound so awkward?
The hidden sarcasm seemed to reveal that Xie Ya was far from friendly.
Bai Xi’s aura grew colder, and she shouted sternly, "Leave! Regardless of whether you’re from the Exiled Clan or another, if you continue entangling, I’ll kill you."
Swish, swish, swish—!
The sound of weapons being drawn echoed behind Xie Ya.
Clearly, Bai Xi’s threat angered the people of the Exiled Clan.
The Exiled Clan drew their weapons, and the Dragon Tooth Guards were not to be outdone, drawing their weapons as well, creating a tense confrontation with the Exiled Clan in the sky.
"Stop!" Xie Ya commanded, halting the potential clash once more.
"Sheathe all weapons," she instructed, as a cold voice issued from within the island.
At the sound, the Dragon Tooth Guards hesitated not for a moment, sheathing their weapons, even Bai Xi restrained her aura, turning towards the rear.
Xie Ya’s eyes flickered with a faint curiosity.
Though the person hadn’t yet appeared, the voice alone carried such authority that none dared defy.
’It seems these people hold genuine respect and faith in their leader.’ Xie Ya pondered, her eyes slightly narrowed in thought.
"Put down your weapons," Xie Ya whispered.
With her second command, the reluctant warriors behind her sheathed their weapons with reluctance.
The same command, two different camps, a clear distinction.
Suddenly, Xie Ya felt a spark of anticipation.
She looked toward the source of the voice, a striking figure in red entering her bright and clear eyes.
"Little Lord—!"
Mu Qingge’s appearance caused everyone on the beach, except Bai Xi, to kneel on one knee, bowing their heads.
Their unified and energetic shout was no less than that of the hundred Exiled Clan members earlier.

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