# Chapter 704: Gathering Beasts
In the Snow Moon Kingdom, within the imperial palace, in the study of a great hall, several figures sat here, seemingly discussing something.
Among this group, the one at the head wore a golden crown on his head, as if he were a lofty king. However, this person was not the monarch seen among the crowd last time.
Not being the monarch, yet wearing the monarch's golden crown within the imperial palace—this could be said to be treasonous and lawless.
Yet, outside the palace where this study was located, there was not a single guard. It was utterly silent, and no one even dared to set foot here, as if it were a forbidden ground. This also seemed to indicate that no one dared to interfere with this person wearing the crown, and no one dared to restrain him.
As for the others sitting in the study, each one appeared outstanding and extraordinary, clearly all individuals of remarkable strength. If Lei Mang were here, he would surely know that among these people were none other than the clan leader of the Taishu Clan, Taishu Kong, and also Yu Mo's master. They were all powerful existences at the Heavenly Martial Realm.
Being able to sit as equals with Heavenly Martial Realm experts clearly meant they too were Heavenly Martial Realm experts.
This person wearing the crown was at the Heavenly Martial Realm. As for the Snow Moon Kingdom, Heavenly Martial Realm experts were almost unheard of. If there was someone of extremely high status in the imperial palace who was at the Heavenly Martial Realm, then it could only be one person—the one who dared to wear the crown and ignore the monarch, the former number one of the Four Great Geniuses of the Snow Moon Kingdom, Duan Renhuang!
At this moment, Duan Renhuang, Taishu Kong, and Yu Mo's master were together discussing matters.
"Your Majesty Renhuang, Heisha requests an audience," a voice came from outside the great hall at this moment. Heisha was one of the four great commanders of the Snow Dragon Guard. Their Snow Dragon Guard was absolutely loyal to His Highness Renhuang.
The Snow Moon Kingdom had a monarch, but although Duan Renhuang was not the ruler, he was still called king. Everyone addressed him as Your Highness.
Only those who controlled powerful strength could have absolute say. Duan Renhuang was undoubtedly the one who controlled power in the Snow Moon Kingdom. He was the true ruler of Snow Moon.
"Enter."
A voice emerged from Duan Renhuang's mouth. After a moment, Heisha stepped into the study, bowed deeply to Duan Renhuang, not daring to look directly at him, and said, "Your Highness."
"What is it?" Duan Renhuang asked indifferently, his voice carrying a sense of authority.
Heisha raised his head and glanced at the figures in the study, hesitating slightly.
"Speak freely," Duan Wudao said, seeing Heisha's meaning, not minding it.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Heisha nodded. "Your Highness Renhuang, His Highness the Crown Prince Wudao is already on his way back."
"Mm. When Wudao returns, have him come directly here to see me," Duan Renhuang said with a slight nod.
But Heisha did not withdraw. He stood there motionless, causing Duan Renhuang's eyes to flicker. He asked, "If you have something to say, speak directly. No need to be evasive."
"Your Highness Renhuang, accompanying His Highness the Crown Prince Wudao are also experts from the Jade Heaven Royal Clan," Heisha said, his head lowered very low. This caused Duan Renhuang's eyes to freeze slightly.
At the same time, a sharp glint flashed in the eyes of Taishu Kong and Yu Mo's master. Experts from the Jade Heaven Royal Clan were arriving at Snow Moon.
Duan Renhuang flicked his sleeve, his body standing up directly. Then he stepped forward and said, "Come with me to welcome the experts of the Jade Heaven Royal Clan."
Taishu Kong and the others also stood up one after another. Duan Renhuang was decisive—once he thought of something, he acted. The Jade Heaven Royal Clan, such a terrifying major power's experts, indeed needed to be personally welcomed. If the Jade Heaven Royal Clan made a move, they could annihilate the entire Snow Moon Kingdom.
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Within the Nine Dragons Mountain Range, the stone ape pounded its chest with both hands, roaring madly. But Lin Feng remained expressionless, suddenly shouting sternly, "Enough!"
The terrifying sound waves seemed to transform into sharp swords, stabbing into the stone ape's body and spreading far into the distance. This single sound seemed as if it would pierce through the void itself.
The stone ape's roars finally stopped, with only echoes lingering in the air. Lin Feng's gaze was cold, fixed on the stone ape. "Submit to me."
"Roar!" Opening its massive mouth, a low howl emerged from the stone ape's throat. Then, with a rumbling sound that shook the ground, the stone ape stepped forward, charging toward Lin Feng, its hands seemingly ready to tear him apart.
"If you won't submit, then let me see how sturdy your defenses really are."
Lin Feng said indifferently. As his words fell, endless sword qi condensed into a giant sword in his hand.
The rumbling sounds continued, as if a giant spirit god was stomping toward him. But Lin Feng's eyes remained as calm as ever. As a terrifying soaring sword qi was released, the sword in his hand also swept out.
"Crack." A sound of splitting emerged. The great rumbling sound abruptly stopped. The stone ape's massive body froze in place. Its huge head lowered slightly, looking at its abdomen. There, on its extremely hard chest, a sword light had passed through, seeping traces of blood.
Lin Feng was somewhat shocked. The stone ape's defensive power could already withstand attacks from Eighth Layer Mysterious Martial Realm experts. He had used the power of the Seventh Layer of the Mysterious Martial Realm, plus one layer of Sword Dao Will, and had only barely broken through its defense. It was indeed very abnormal. Of course, if it weren't so abnormal, that sword strike from Lin Feng would probably have killed it.
"This is not yet my true strength. You can only submit to me, or else you will die."
Lin Feng said coldly. At the same time, the roar of an azure dragon rang out. Behind him, the Nine Dragons Heaven Devour martial soul soared upward, causing shock to appear in the stone ape's huge eyes.
This human's martial soul was the Nine Dragons Heaven Devour Beast.
"I could have directly forced you to submit. Just now, it was only to make you willing," another cold voice spat out. The face of the witch demon floated forward, then gradually expanded, transforming into a giant face, staring at the stone ape. The stone ape only felt its eyes stiffen, unable to move away anymore.
Without any surprise, Lin Feng subdued the stone ape. Just as he had said, he could have directly made the stone ape have no choice but to submit. But to make the stone ape fear him from the depths of its heart and acknowledge him, there was that sharp sword strike that broke through the stone ape's defense.
When dealing with demonic beasts, domineering and powerful strength was undoubtedly the most convincing.
"Go wait for me at the edge of the Nine Dragons Mountain Range. I still need to subdue a few more demonic beasts," Lin Feng commanded the stone ape. Then his body once again stepped deeper into the mountain range, fearless.
Rumbling sounds rang out. The stone ape obeyed Lin Feng's command, stepping toward the edge of the mountain range. Every human who encountered the stone ape was so frightened their souls nearly scattered. This was madness! Such a terrifying demonic beast had actually appeared at the outer edges of the Nine Dragons Mountain Range, and it was walking toward the mountain range's boundary. Could it be that a terrifying beast tide was about to occur?
However, aside from this stone ape, no other demonic beasts were acting so crazily.
Of course, this was only temporary. Those people lingering at the outer edges of the Nine Dragons Mountain Range would soon be truly shocked.
Crack Ground Tiger, Green Winged Cloud Leopard, Heavenly Eye Demon Serpent, Eight Hoof Mad Bull... This was madness, truly madness this time. They were all terrifying demonic beasts, the weakest being fifth-level demonic beasts. Now, these terrifying demonic beasts were all charging toward the outer edges of the Nine Dragons Mountain Range. Those humans adventuring in the mountain range were nearly scared out of their wits. They hid, not even daring to fart. Occasionally, when these demonic beasts cast a glance in the direction where they were hiding, it would scare them so much their entire bodies were drenched.
"A beast tide!" A voice appeared in the hearts of those adventurers. And the number of these terrifying demonic beasts was still increasing. There were flying demonic beasts in the sky and walking beasts on the ground, but without exception, they were all extremely powerful.
All the lesser demonic beasts at the outer edges of the entire Nine Dragons Mountain Range fled madly, staying far away from this place. The demonic aura was too powerful. Even a hundred miles away, they could feel the terrifying demonic aura here. How could they dare to come close?
What shocked the crowd even more was that these demonic beasts had all gathered together. They were not fighting each other but were staying together very quietly.
Just then, in the void above, a whistling sound rang out. Many people who were hiding raised their heads, and then they saw a figure riding a ferocious beast covered in crimson red, arriving directly at the place where that group of powerful demonic beasts had gathered.
This scene caused those hiding in the shadows to tremble violently all over. Could it be...
They suddenly thought of a possibility, but this possibility was too shocking.
That crimson red ferocious beast seemed to be a Qiongqi. Then the young figure on the demonic beast should be... Lin Feng!
PS: Hmm, brothers, it's probably about time for everyone to sleep... I'll leave the basic flowers to you all.