Village Head's Debauchery-Chapter 1284 - 5,999 Year Old Secluded Spirit Beast!
1284 5,999 Year Old Secluded Spirit Beast!
Although the Hydra's ability to split itself came from its unique Spirit Beast traits, it still required a considerable portion of its energy, as each body retained the same power as the original. Yet, the Hydra couldn't fathom how absurd the energy consumption must be for Orion to maintain all six lightning clones at once, especially considering they appeared just as fierce as the original.
This wasn't something just any ordinary individual could pull off!
"I surrender."
All the Hydra heads said in unison. Instantly, they began merging back together until they returned to their original form—a seven-headed Hydra.
Witnessing the Hydra admit defeat, the lightning clones nodded simultaneously. All seven clones collapsed together into a single lightning clone.
Crackle!! Crackle!!
The lightning clone then vanished from its position, returning to Orion and melding into his being.
The Hydra moved back to its original position.
"I am Zymera, also known as the Scorching Bloom, a 5,999-year-old Aristocrat-ranked secluded Spirit Beast. I will gladly offer my strength to help defend the Floating Frost Valley against the Celestial Spirit Court," Zymera said, her tone respectful.
Although Orion had merely asked her to provide her strength, Zymera understood that he would not leave without her accepting. There was no reason for them to expend their energy freezing the entire underground magma cavern, nor for Orion to accept her challenge to prove his strength when he had such a formidable figure by his side who could have quickly intervened. From this, she drew two conclusions: first, if she refused, they would forcefully capture her and make her fight against the Celestial Spirit Court. Second, she would be eliminated to prevent any information about the Floating Frost Valley's plot from leaking.
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From this, she drew two conclusions: first, if she refused, they would forcefully capture her and make her fight against the Celestial Spirit Court. Second, she would be eliminated to prevent any information about the Floating Frost Valley's plot from leaking.
So, she chose to accept and obey his commands. She wasn't reckless. If she had wanted to die, she would have faced the Celestial Spirit Court head-on instead of going into hiding, even after they sent forces to ambush her.
As long as it was just protecting the Floating Frost Valley, she could endure it. Zymera was also sure that Orion wouldn't let her die against the Celestial Spirit Court, as they wanted to remain hidden.
Upon witnessing Zymera's respectful demeanour, the White Winged Gryphons inwardly sighed in awe once more.
A 5,999-year-old Spirit Beast!
She was just a year away from reaching the threshold of the Aristocrat rank and stepping into the Baron rank. No wonder the Celestial Spirit Court had sent several Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beasts to ambush her; one clearly wouldn't have been enough. Yet she had still managed to escape and go into hiding. The strength she had just displayed was terrifying. Although the White Winged Gryphons had no personal relations with Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beasts, having lived so long, they had encountered a few on their adventures and knew how powerful they were. They also had records of their strength within the Floating Frost Valley before the Calamity descended, giving them a good understanding of their power.
Instantly, they realized Zymera had most likely devoured countless Spirit Beasts, allowing her power to grow far beyond the normal limits.
Given that Orion had effortlessly forced such a figure to admit defeat using only a lightning clone, the White Winged Gryphons were not too shocked by the outcome, though they were in awe of his unfathomable strength.
Orion nodded. "I have a question for you, and I want you to answer truthfully," he said.
Zymera responded with a solemn nod. How could she dare lie to such a figure? Although it was impossible for Orion to read her thoughts, as a Spirit Beast, she was uncertain if he possessed the ability to detect lies. He may possess the ability to do so as a divine being, but they were naturally ineffective on her. Nonetheless, there were countless techniques out there that might be capable of such a feat, and she would rather not test her luck.
"Are you the strongest Spirit Beast currently in the Floating Frost Valley?" Orion asked, looking at her curiously.
Though Iy'yra had mentioned that Zymera was the strongest Spirit Beast currently within the Floating Frost Valley, there was no way to verify such a claim without asking Zymera herself. After all, beings within a particular realm of influence could recognize each other. Just as it was impossible for a being below the divine realm to recognize Orion's strength, it should be impossible for a Knight-ranked Spirit Beast like Iy'yra to encounter an Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast unless the latter allowed it.
"Yes, but there's another individual as strong as I am," Zymera responded.
"His name is J'garin, also known as the Frozen Scourge. He's an Ethereal Ice Winged Panther and is a 5,999-year-old secluded Spirit Beast, soon to turn 6,000 in a few days. He resides at the centre of the Floating Frost Valley, also known as the Streams of the Frozen Valley."
"He didn't participate during the Celestial Spirit Court's attack and has remained hidden since, so even they are unaware of his existence. If I had to guess, he's waiting to reach 6,000 years and gain more formidable power before emerging," Zymera explained, providing Orion with all the details she could think of about J'garin.
Orion nodded in understanding. From Zymera's words, there were no other powerful Spirit Beasts besides the two of them.
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Hearing that another 5,999-year-old Spirit Beast was about to step into his 6,000th year made the White Winged Gryphons swallow nervously. They had previously believed there was only one Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast within their territory, but they were wrong—there were two.
Suddenly, their emotions morphed into anger. With such a powerful Spirit Beast present, why hadn't he revealed himself and helped defend the territory against the Celestial Spirit Court? They couldn't blame Zymera for hiding as she had done her best, only to be chased into seclusion by the Celestial Spirt Court's forces. But J'garin had not participated in the conflict from the start. Had J'garin acted, they could have fled the region, escaping the Celestial Spirit Court's grasp.
Iy'yra and the White Winged Gryphons would not have dared harbour such thoughts before, but now, with Orion's support, they hoped J'garin would be pressured, like Zymera, before being recruited. That would quench the anger in their hearts.
"Let's go," Orion said.
Fifi returned to her mount.
Zymera nodded in response. Suddenly, her body began to shrink. Her necks scattered into countless specks of light, and her lower body transformed, becoming more slender. Soon, it was clear that she was taking humanoid form. Her skin turned emerald, with iridescent scales shimmering across her arms, legs, and down her back. Her eyes, with slit pupils, reflected the seven distinct colours of the Hydra—crimson, purple, white, Azure, black, green, and blue. She had elegant high cheekbones, a slightly pointed chin, and lips tinted a deep crimson. Her hair was also emerald and moved subtly, imitating the Hydra's former necks. She wore a light, flowing robe that clung to her body but moved with the grace of water. On her garb, red flames swirled on one sleeve, green flames on the other, white lightning crackled at the hem, purple clouds adorned her back, with azure lines, and green vines crept along the edges, appearing almost lifelike.
The White Winged Gryphons couldn't help but gulp for the umpteenth time, having felt the intense pressure moments ago. Although they were protected by the barrier, it was impossible to ignore the way the spiritual energy surrounding Zymera had stagnated and rippled around her.
"If I were to go out in my previous form, I would certainly attract attention. It wouldn't be wise for me to shrink my form, either, considering who we are going to meet. So, this should be more appropriate," Zymera said, looking at Orion.
"No problem. Since you're ready, let's go," Orion responded.
Zymera nodded, turned to the side, and soared upward. Due to their battle, a massive portion of the Ember Cavern had been destroyed, leaving a path that led directly to the surface. It was uncertain when the environment would heal and reform, but considering the density of spiritual energy in the area, it would likely take some time.
As they exited the Ember Cavern, Fifi released the magma from its frosty restraints. Instantly, the Ember Cavern was once again filled with scorching waves of heat that freely surged into the sky from the underground.
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The group arrived at their destination.
Surrounding them was a massive frozen plain filled with countless floating hills ranging in elevation from 1,000 feet (300 meters) to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters). On the frozen plains, large bodies of water flowed between the hills but never beneath them.
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