Yuanmo Laozu hesitated, but below on the battlefield, his Monkey Descendant was still being slaughtered. The two Dragonbone Chariots rampaged across the land, seemingly unstoppable.
If this continued, in the end, the Ape Demon Clan would surely suffer great losses, only to allow the Hoofed Tribe, Wing Clan, and Aquatic Race's Old Demons to take advantage.
"No."
After a long time, Yuanmo Laozu let out a low growl from his throat. He would never allow the monsters from the Hoofed Tribe, Wing Clan, and Aquatic Race to bully his monkey descendants.
The Ape Demon Clan had been oppressed for thousands of years; it was a humiliation. As for Yuanmo Laozu himself, he believed he was intentionally placed here to save his monkey descendants from their dire situation.
On the Wasteland Continent, there were no humans, but there was a Demon Kingdom, filled with beasts and birds that had cultivated their powers, as well as countless aquatic creatures like fish, representing dozens or even hundreds of races.
Although the Wasteland Continent was vast, various races often fought fiercely over territory.
In previous years, the Hoofed Tribe, Wing Clan, and Aquatic Race all had powerful leaders of Spirit-Body Unity, who led their descendants and subjects into battle to seize territory and resources. Their actions were extremely tyrannical, including beating and slaughtering members of other races.
Over time, the three major races—Hoofed Tribe, Wing Clan, and Aquatic Race—each developed strong leaders who continuously expanded their territories, displaying a domineering presence.
As for the Ape Demon Clan, they originally lived in the northern fertile lands but could only rely on brute strength. Despite their courage, they could not compete with other races in battles.
Later, the leader of the Ape Demon Clan, Heita, realizing their lack of power, moved his entire family south to this barren land where nothing thrived.
The land here was truly poor; crops could hardly grow well. Planting seeds often meant they wouldn't even be able to harvest them. However, after Lu Chen and his group arrived, it seemed they managed to cultivate it quite well.
The reason behind this might be attributed to human diligence. They cleared excess forests, burned the trees into fertilizer to enrich the soil, and then allowed the land to lie fallow for a while before planting crops again. This method resulted in good harvests.
Not long ago, Yuanmo Laozu descended and was revered as a deity by the Ape Demon group. The people of the Ape Demon Clan adored Yuanmo Laozu and were willing to offer him their faith and the power of incense.
Yuanmo Laozu vowed to lead the Ape Demon Clan back to the north and reclaim what rightfully belonged to them.
However, after some time of effort, Yuanmo Laozu realized that his endeavors yielded little result, and he had suffered numerous setbacks at the hands of those monsters. The Demon Kingdom was not so simple; the situation within was extremely complex, with tangled relationships and deceitful schemes. It was a place where one had to rely on both strength and cunning to survive, a realm of survival of the fittest.
Just moments ago, due to Lu Chen's actions, Yuanmo Laozu's thoughts were clear: no matter what, he could not allow the Hoofed Tribe, Wing Clan, and Aquatic Race to continue bullying the Ape Demon Clan.
The Ape Demon Clan must rise again; it was imperative. Yuanmo Laozu bared his teeth, his expression fierce like that of a beast, reflecting the turmoil within him.
At that moment, Yuanmo Laozu slowly lifted his head and gazed toward the north of the Wasteland Continent, straining to catch any hint of movement in the air.
"Is the Demon Sculptor coming?" Yuanmo Laozu murmured, leaving Lu Chen beside him momentarily stunned.
Lu Chen released his Divine Sense to investigate. At first, he detected nothing unusual, but within just a few breaths, he sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching.
At this point, he felt a slight shock; Yuanmo Laozu truly deserved his reputation as an ancient being who had lived for thousands of years, able to detect an impending invasion so early. Meanwhile, Lu Chen himself took several breaths before fully realizing it.
Before long, that aura had arrived nearby. In the blink of an eye, it was right in front of them, merely a thousand steps away from Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu.
They saw a patch of clouds boiling like water in a pot. As a golden light flashed by, a humanoid figure gradually materialized.
As everyone focused their gaze, they saw the newcomer hovering steadily beneath the clouds with arms crossed and a disdainful smile on his face, exuding an air of arrogance and superiority.
The key is the appearance of this person, which is vastly different from that of a human. His nose resembles a bird's beak, his head is slightly pointed, and his ears are also sharp. He is dressed in a black outfit made of feathers, and overall, his physique is still quite similar to that of a human.
There is no need to guess; this person must be the Demon Sculptor mentioned by Yuanmo Laozu, who harbors an irreconcilable hatred towards him, making them mortal enemies.
Members of the Demon Kingdom, including this clan of monsters, actually prefer to manifest in human form. Those intelligent beast demons also gradually learn human habits, walking like humans and communicating in specific languages.
Perhaps it is because humans possess many advanced cultures that are superior to theirs, prompting them to eagerly learn.
"Demon Sculptor, how dare you sneak into my territory? Are you seeking death?" Yuanmo Laozu said fiercely upon seeing the Demon Sculptor, showing no intention of being polite.
"Ape Demon, Old Demon, you know this is your territory; you should be resting and thriving here instead of turning your guns towards the north," the Demon Sculptor replied with a light smile, exuding confidence and showing no fear of Yuanmo Laozu before him.
"Demon Sculptor, do not overestimate yourself. The north is vast and originally part of my Ape Demon Clan; it was merely taken by you forcefully. Now that I am reclaiming what belongs to me, what wrong have I committed? Hmph! If it weren't for Bullhead Old Monster and Water Demon obstructing me recently, I would have torn you to pieces already."
Yuanmo Laozu said resentfully. He had already clashed with the Demon Sculptor before but was unable to succeed due to the combined efforts of the Demon Sculptor and his allies Minotaur and Water Demon, which even led to him suffering losses.
"Tsk tsk tsk, fool, you are too arrogant. It's surprising you've lived for thousands of years. What good is your strength alone? I came here looking for you; do you think I would be foolish enough to come alone?" The Demon Sculptor chuckled mockingly, his expression slightly strange.
Upon hearing this, Yuanmo Laozu's expression changed dramatically. Before he could react, he saw that beside the Demon Sculptor, what seemed like empty space suddenly took on the shape of a Taoist Sect.
In the blink of an eye, a gigantic and terrifying hand opened a door, and then a figure as large as a house stepped out from within.
This fellow appeared even more formidable, covered in hard fur with a nose as large as a cup, adorned with a nose ring and panting heavily.
His eyes were as large as four or five walnuts combined, looking fierce and flashing with a menacing light, quite terrifying.
He wore heavy armor, with a broad back and a strong build, holding a large cleaver that was wider than his head and as thick as an adult's foot, standing a height equal to a person.
The blade was filled with a fierce aura, glinting with a chilling light, clearly not an ordinary weapon. Just this one knife had already claimed countless souls.
At first glance at this knife, even Lu Chen felt a chill in his heart; this knife did not need to be swung, as it could burn any untrained ghost or spirit within five steps, its ferocity was unresistable.
He must be the leader of the Hoofed Tribe, nicknamed Minotaur. He had once crossed paths with Yuanmo Laozu and had teamed up with the Demon Sculptor, Water Demon, and others to deal a significant blow to Yuanmo Laozu.
"Come here and die, Ape Demon!" As soon as Minotaur appeared, he immediately let out a low roar, exuding brutality and terror.
"Minotaur, Demon Sculptor, besides the two of you, who else is there? Come out all of you; there's no need to hide," Yuanmo Laozu said bitterly while standing his ground. It was humiliating for him that the Demon Sculptor and Minotaur dared to ambush him in his own territory so brazenly.
"You don't need to look any further; in this desolate place of yours, Water Demon won't come. It's just the two of us today, but that's enough to take care of you," Demon Sculptor said as he exchanged glances with Minotaur before addressing Yuanmo Laozu.
Suddenly, intense tremors shook the ground below, and even the air above could sense the commotion.
Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu released their Divine Sense to investigate and saw a large group of Hoofed Tribe monsters charging down from the north. Among them were various creatures united as one—besides Minotaur, there were Goat Monsters, Deer Demons, and countless others.
Their bodies were also massive, possessing immense strength and ferocity, rivaling that of the Ape Demon Clan without any hint of inferiority.
At this moment, Lu Chen felt that the former leader of the Ape Demon Clan, a Giant Ape named Heita, was incredibly fierce and appeared very irritable. However, compared to these members of the Hoofed Tribe, he was at best on par.
Heita had to project such an imposing presence; otherwise, how could he possibly suppress the members of his own clan and other races?
In addition to the Hoofed Tribe on the ground, there were countless large birds soaring in the sky, rapidly approaching this way.
These creatures were all large birds, colossal beings with feathers resembling steel and claws capable of tearing gold and splitting stone. They were certainly not easy opponents; it was obvious they were members of the Wing Clan.
The Wing Clan and Hoofed Tribe had taken advantage of the defeat of the Ape Demon Clan and their retreat to the south to launch a counterattack, directly targeting the Ape Demon's stronghold. This was a prelude to completely exterminating the Ape Demon Clan.
Yuanmo Laozu was extremely furious upon seeing this. The Wing Clan and Hoofed Tribe were truly trying to annihilate the Ape Demon Clan.
"Ape Demon old man, you don't need to look anymore. Those are all warriors from our Hoofed Tribe and Wing Clan. Are you ready to meet your end?"
The Minotaur and Demon Sculptor stood together, clearly preparing to take action against Yuanmo Laozu.
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