794: This place is no place to linger!

Although most were only Rank 3, Rank 4, or even lower, their numbers were conservatively estimated to definitely exceed hundreds of thousands!

They were silent and strictly disciplined, completely different from the Yao Beasts that blindly charged in ordinary beast tides; they were clearly being unified and commanded by some powerful will!

"To be able to mobilize such a massive herd of beasts... the Yao King behind the scenes this time is definitely no ordinary one!" Yao Delong's gaze was solemn. "At least at the Peak Yao King level! Or even... half a foot into the Yao Emperor realm?"

He continued to sneak deeper into the Great Desolate Forest, toward the direction of the core territory of the true Yao Race—the Demon Domain.

After several hundred miles, the Demonic Qi in the air was so dense it had almost materialized, becoming so viscous it was suffocating!

Suddenly, the view ahead opened up!

On a huge open space that had been forcibly cleared, a massive and strictly ordered Yao Beast camp appeared!

The camp used massive beast bones as foundations and Demon Wood as pillars, constructing rows of ferocious and crude buildings!

In the central area of the camp, several terrifying Demonic Qis, so powerful they caused heart palpitations, spread out without concealment like lighthouses in the dark night!

The most overbearing one among them was cold, domineering, and filled with an aura of destruction!

Its majesty was so great that it even surpassed the a mythical beast that Yao Delong had encountered deep in the Demon Transformation Mountain Range before!

"Hiss... as expected!" Yao Delong was inwardly struck with awe. "A Peak Yao King! I'm afraid it's really only one step away from the true Yao Emperor realm!" This aura was not inferior to some of the old monsters he had encountered in the Burial God Abyss!

Yao Delong did not dare to move forward even half a step further.

An existence of this level had an extremely wide range of Divine Thought perception. The slightest movement could be detected, and alerting the enemy would mean all previous efforts were in vain!

He held his breath and concentrated, restraining his aura to the limit like a lifeless rock, and slowly and silently began to retreat.

However!

Just as he had returned a certain distance along his original path and reached a low-lying area entangled with vines and filled with miasma.

Rustle, rustle—

A burst of messy footsteps and low beast roars came!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

Seven or eight figures emitting a fierce Demonic Qi emerged from behind the dense bushes and giant trees, happening to block Yao Delong's retreat route!

This was a Yao Race patrol squad!

The leader was a nine-foot-tall Early Stage Rank 8 Yao General, covered in dark green scales, with a pair of broken horns on his head, holding a massive bone saber!

Following behind him were five or six ferocious Great Yao of varying forms, but all emitting Rank 7 Demonic Qi fluctuations!

That Yao General clearly hadn't expected to bump into a 'strange' and powerful fellow here. His crimson pupils shrank suddenly, and his muscles tensed instantly!

Feeling the unconcealed, mountain-like heavy Rank 9 Peak Demon Marshal pressure from Yao Delong, his heart pounded wildly!

Such an existence was a regional hegemon within the Yao Race and was definitely not someone he could easily provoke!

But out of duty, he had no choice but to brace himself and take a step forward, letting out a hoarse, low voice filled with obvious reverence:

"This... Lord Demon Marshal! You look very unfamiliar! I wonder... what business... brings you here?" His massive bone saber rested on the ground, and his posture was very low, but the intent of his inquiry remained.

Thoughts flashed through Yao Delong's mind!

He couldn't hesitate!

He gave a cold snort, and an even more violent, fierce pressure unique to a Peak Demon Marshal pressed down ruthlessly toward those low-rank Yao Race members like a physical heavy hammer!

"Hmph!"

Those Rank 7 Great Yao were immediately struck as if by an invisible giant mountain. With muffled groans, blood seeped from their noses and mouths, and they fell to their knees in a heap, their bodies trembling like chaff, terrified to the extreme!

The leading Yao General's expression also changed drastically. He retreated several steps in a row, and the hand holding the bone saber was shaking!

Yao Delong stood with his hands behind his back, his vertical pupils looking down coldly at the Yao General, his voice like two pieces of raw iron rubbing together, full of irritability and impatience:

"This seat is under the King's secret orders! I am going to Biqiu City to scout for intelligence in preparation for the attack in a few days!"

He deliberately released a trace of extremely pure Peak Demon Marshal aura to ensure the other party's perception was correct!

"Do you dare to delay this seat's great matter here?" Yao Delong took a step forward, and that fierce pressure became even more violent. "Can a mere Yao General like you bear the responsibility?!"

Feeling that substantial, incredibly pure, terrifying Demonic Power like an abyssal giant beast!

The last trace of doubt in the Yao General's heart vanished!

Human? How could a human possibly possess such pure top-tier Demon Marshal aura and pressure? This was definitely some hidden powerhouse he didn't know, but who was directly dispatched by the King!

"I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare! This lowly one would never dare to delay your important business, My Lord!" The Yao General was scared out of his wits, his massive body bowing deeply, almost prostrating on the ground! His tone was full of fear and flattery!

"Get lost!" Yao Delong shouted, sounding like a clap of thunder!

"Yes! Yes! We'll get lost right now! Right now!" The Yao General felt as if he had been granted a grand amnesty. He didn't dare to ask another word and fled in panic toward another direction, scrambling and crawling, not even caring about his subordinates—those Great Yao who were still kneeling on the ground and shivering.

Those Great Yao also scrambled to follow, disappearing into the dense jungle in the blink of an eye, as if some prehistoric giant beast was chasing them!

Yao Delong looked coldly in the direction they disappeared, inwardly letting out a sigh of relief.

This place could not be kept for long!

His figure flickered, turning once again into a stream of light that almost merged into the shadows of the forest, galloping toward the direction of Biqiu City at the fastest speed and in total silence!

Not long after he left, deep within the thick miasma of that low-lying area, a pair of cold, dark red Yao eyes filled with endless tyranny slowly opened. They glanced in the direction Yao Delong had departed, then silently closed again... Yao Delong did not return directly to the guest house. Instead, his figure turned, flying toward the huge plaza that had been temporarily opened and was heavily guarded in the city.

This was precisely the station camp for the support forces of the various Sects of the Ba Xia Dynasty!

Looking around, banners were fluttering and tents stood in great numbers!

The Tyrant Saber Sect, the Heavenly Sound Pavilion, the Medicine King Valley... the flags of many first and second-rate Sects flapped loudly in the morning breeze.

But the most central and prominent position undoubtedly belonged to the top immortal gate of the Eastern Region—the Yin Yang Sect!

The massive black and white camp flag fluttered in the wind, emitting a steady and powerful aura. It was surrounded by dozens of tents shimmering with spiritual light, and an invisible field belonging to a top-tier Sect permeated the area.

Yao Delong landed on the main path of the Yin Yang Sect camp like a meteor hitting the ground.

"It's the Daoist Seed!"

"Greetings, Daoist Seed!"

"The Daoist Seed is back!"

Whether it was the Disciples practicing Formations or the busy Deacon Elders, upon seeing Yao Delong's figure, they all immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed in salute! Their eyes were filled with heartfelt awe and fanaticism!

This young Daoist Seed had long since won the absolute trust and conviction of the entire Sect with one shocking performance after another!