Chapter 205 - The Lord of the Red Tower VS The Supreme of the Snowy Region

Chapter 205: Chapter 193 The Lord of the Red Tower VS The Supreme of the Snowy RegionAs the mist cleared, Red Beard lay suspended in the sky, exhaling the residual breath of the fire dragon.

"Burp~," Red Beard remarked with satisfaction, "You all continue. I just took a mouthful because the skill had abundant Fire Elements. It shouldn’t be a problem."

Problem, my foot! Several commanders in the vanguard camp felt overwhelmed. Red Beard’s move undermined his own side, directly eliminating their powerful backline output. How were they supposed to fight now?

"Oh, you’re angry?" As one of the seven Tower Masters of the Empire, Red Beard held a prestigious position. On the ancient plains, not a single member of the fierce snow army paid him homage. Clearly, they were dissatisfied with him devouring the fire dragon but dared not express their anger.

"Master Tower, you..." The chief commander of the vanguard camp, Auto, looked troubled. Fierce combat continued ahead, yet his soldiers had already lost their firepower support, now being relentlessly pushed back by the Snowy Region’s army.

"Don’t worry, I’m not senile. I ate one of your fire dragons; I’ll repay you ten thousand times over," Red Beard said, and with a point of his finger, a Rain of Fire descended from the sky of the Endless Forest, fiercely crashing onto the Snowy Region’s position.

"Defend quickly!" The Snow Clan was alarmed, hastily using magic to construct a thick ice wall.

As the Master of the Red Tower, Red Beard was the most violently offensive of the seven towers. In front of him, the defensive skills formed by tens of thousands of strong Snowy Region warriors were like paper, easily destroyed.

Large meteorites struck the ground, instantly turning into scorching lava. Thousands of fire meteors melted simultaneously, turning the Snowy Region’s position into a lake of magma.

"Fireproof potions, quickly!" the Snowy Region commander shouted frantically.

"It’s not over yet." Red Beard chuckled, hooking his finger, "Rise!"

Under Red Beard’s command, the lava on the ground began to boil. In an instant, thousands of flaming dragons soared skyward, behaving as they did when he emerged from the plane of Yan De, with dragons dancing wildly.

The skill’s power was immense under the Fire Tower Master’s hands. The Snow Clan soldiers collectively huddled together, yet their defenses were still turned to charcoal by the scorching flames, crumbling into ashes with a mere touch.

"We humbly invite the Supreme!" The presence of the Fire Tower Master could only be matched by the Supreme of the Snow Clan. Seven senior members of the Snow Clan kneeled on one knee, lifting the ice crystals in their hands, and seven beams of light pierced the sky.

Moments later, a colossal hand descended from the sky, pressing the raging fire dragons over the Snow Clan back into the lava. Then, with a grip, the lava was gathered into a thousand-foot ice crystal, slamming into the ground and creating a deep pit.

"Who?" Red Beard laughed into the sky, "Such a grand entrance with so much commotion?"

"Welcome, Supreme!"

In response to the Snow Clan’s call, a pale figure descended from the clouds, "Red Beard, you’ve gone too far!"

"Ah, that’s inaccurate," Red Beard waved dismissively, "This isn’t God’s Grace, so where’s the alliance constraint?"

"Don’t you feel ashamed?" Han Lang Supreme sneered, "I’ll make sure today’s events are well-publicized, so that all nations see how the dignified Fire Tower Master bullies the younger generation."

"Just having some fun, you know. There’s no rule against me participating in wars outside of God’s Grace. What? If you’re not happy, why don’t you join in?" Red Beard continued being cheeky, while Han Lang Supreme fell into silence. Indeed, the ancient alliance only prohibited Third Transition and above experts from participating in national wars on the Continent of God’s Grace, but didn’t restrict the world outside of it. Red Beard was at most breaking some unwritten rule; forcefully denouncing him would be of little virtue.

Yet, in essence, Red Beard’s attack on the Snow Clan army would certainly earn him a bad reputation.

Han Lang Supreme scanned the clan members’ position and said in a deep voice, "To not reciprocate would be impolite. Having killed tens of thousands of my clan, I must repay you with a strike!"

"Heh, come on, let me see what you, a newly promoted Supreme, can do." Red Beard welcomed the challenge with a smile, eagerly anticipating Han Lang Supreme’s next move.

"Ice Extreme—Breath!" Han Lang Supreme whispered a spell, and a line of ice crystals surged like a tidal wave towards the fierce snow army, quickly moving like lightning.

"Not impressive at all!" At this point, Red Beard began chanting as well. A rushing river of fire emerged from the flank, colliding with Han Lang Supreme’s ice tide, cutting it in half.

"Ice Extreme Kill!" It seemed Han Lang Supreme was waiting for this moment. He grabbed at Red Beard from thin air, and countless ice crystals appeared from nowhere, followed by hundreds of ice spears piercing the ice sphere trapping his opponent.

"Red Beard, how’s this move?" Han Lang Supreme raised an eyebrow. While the strike might not kill the opponent, it was sure to make him suffer a great loss.

"Heh~ just average." Red Beard’s voice remained unchanged as the ice sphere began to melt, revealing a scarlet silhouette.

"Avatar of Fire—Fire God Possession!"

Red Beard unleashed a powerful move, instantly appearing before Han Lang. The fiery fist struck Han Lang in the face, sending him flying and crashing heavily into the Snow Clan’s army. The impact waves shattered the hearts and lungs of the Snow Clan soldiers, leaving behind only silent corpses.

"Scorched Earth!" Red Beard’s eyes gleamed with divine light. A fire seed fell into the Snow Clan’s army, instantly turning a thousand miles to ashes, with countless Snow Clan members howling and wailing within.

Red Beard’s Scorched Earth technique surpassed even the skill of Master Huo Lie of the Jin Family. Huo Lie had comprehended the secret technique, becoming a top-tier existence among the Third Transition. Yet now, the same skill used by the Tower Master clearly demonstrated the gap in power.

"Annihilate!" At this moment, a woman’s voice called out from afar, and the gentle breeze from the void swept through the Snow Clan camp, extinguishing all of Red Beard’s Scorched Earth flames.

"Ye Xiao? You’re joining the fun too?" Red Beard and the Snow Clan were old acquaintances, and from the skill’s release, he identified her.

"If I didn’t come, the foundation of the Snow Clan might be completely destroyed by you," Ye Xiao sighed. "Weren’t you in seclusion at the Yan De plane? Why did you come to the Endless Forest?"

"Being in seclusion for too long makes me feel stifled, so I came out to get some air and stretch my muscles," Red Beard wouldn’t admit he was after the Divine Blood River. If that were revealed, the eighteen Supremes of the Snow Clan would likely all be dispatched together. Although the Snow Clan couldn’t absorb the Divine Power of the Divine Blood River, that didn’t mean they were willing to let it fall into human and orc hands.

"Alright, this warm-up made me feel utterly comfortable, and the stuffiness in my chest is gone," Red Beard stretched his muscles further, then said, "I’ll be off now. You guys continue."

"Don’t even think about escaping!" The recovered Han Lang Supreme shouted, soaring into the sky to block Red Beard’s path. "Ye Xiao, if we join forces, we can just kill him and eliminate a major scourge for our clan!"

"Han Lang!" Ye Xiao shouted, "Let him go!"

"You?!" Han Lang was shocked, "What did you say?!"

"I said, let him go!" Ye Xiao’s tone was stern, like an order. Sёarch* The Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Huff!" Han Lang took a deep breath. Ye Xiao was one of the veteran Supremes of the Snow Clan, while Han Lang ranked seventeenth among the eighteen Supremes, far below Ye Xiao’s fourth position.

Ye Xiao’s further insistence left Han Lang with no room for rebuttal, forcing him to step back and clear the path.

As Red Beard passed by Han Lang, he taunted, "Kid, you’re still too young."

"Oh, and after I’m gone, don’t think about revenge. Otherwise, I won’t mind making a trip to your Snow Clan."

Facing Red Beard’s blatant threat, Ye Xiao restrained her anger, saying, "Don’t worry, we won’t bully the younger generation like that."

"That’s good," Red Beard chuckled, dismissing Ye Xiao’s insinuation. Then, stepping into the void, he vanished from sight.

"Ye Xiao! You must give the king an explanation for this!" As soon as Red Beard left, Han Lang angrily shouted, "This chaos caused by Red Beard cost our clan dearly; you must take full responsibility!"

"I understand," Ye Xiao replied calmly, glancing at Han Lang, "Let’s go. This isn’t the place for conversation. Return to the Sacred cave first."

With the departure of the two Snow Clan Supremes, the fierce snow army was unencumbered and launched an attack on the remaining Snow Clan forces.

Although the Snow Clan suffered a defeat on the main battlefield, it didn’t mean their flanks were also retreating. On the contrary, their right and left flanks had the fierce snow army suppressed, almost losing their lives there.

As the two wings suffered defeat, the vanguard camp had to temporarily retreat to avoid falling into the Snow Clan’s encirclement, losing the opportunity to crush the enemy.

Barely entering the Sacred cave, Han Lang rushed to report to the top Supreme Poison Master, "Reporting to Master Poison, Ye Xiao secretly let Red Beard go, undermining our Snow Clan’s foundation!"

Without opening his eyes, top Supreme Poison Master let out a slight smile, while Ye Xiao remained silent. The other four Supremes in the Sacred cave also wore peculiar expressions, not saying a word.

Under this strange atmosphere, Han Lang felt tormented every passing moment.

Luckily, Supreme Poison Master didn’t leave him hanging for long, "Han Lang, Ye Xiao didn’t do anything wrong."

"Master Poison, I don’t understand!"

"Let me explain," Ye Xiao replied, "Red Beard is the most destructive of the seven Tower Masters. To kill him would require the top four Supremes from our Sacred cave to act together, which would still only give us a chance. But if we failed to kill him, given Red Beard’s reckless nature, our Snow Clan could suffer greatly. Didn’t you see him strike at our Snow Clan warriors today? He is a complete rogue, completely unrestrained by rules. You and I cannot kill him in the Endless Forest; instead, we might end up on his hit list, and his methods of collection are beyond our guessing."

"He..." Ye Xiao’s words were indeed true. Han Lang had only recently ascended to the rank of Supreme and had limited knowledge of Red Beard, as the latter had been secluded in Yan De for many years since Han Lang’s ascension. "Is he really that strong?"

"Yes," Supreme Poison Master nodded, "Of the seven Tower Masters of the Sacred Empire, apart from the Grey Tower Master who once appeared, the other six Towers have been passed down through generations. With each inheritance, their strength surpasses that of the previous generation, making the Tower Masters of the Sacred Empire nearly untouchable."

"Then..." Han Lang was puzzled, "If the Tower Masters are so powerful, why hasn’t the Sacred Empire ruled the Star Sea?"

"The Seven Towers are not under imperial jurisdiction; they act purely on their whims," Supreme Poison Master seemed tired after speaking, "Alright, you may leave now. Focus on cultivating; I have high hopes for your talent. Perhaps in a hundred years, you might take my place."

Overjoyed by the top Supreme Poison Master’s affirmation, Han Lang quickly responded, "Thank you, Great Supreme, for your guidance. This junior takes his leave."

After Han Lang left, top Supreme Poison Master slightly opened his eyes and said to Ye Xiao, "Red Beard must be after something by appearing in the Endless Forest. The only things that could attract an old monster like him are the Divine Relics or the Divine Blood River. You must report this to the king immediately."

"But..." Ye Xiao hesitated for a moment, "The king has just ascended to the throne and is too young. I’m afraid he may not handle it well."

"No worries, just let him deal with it. If the Divine Relics emerge, they will certainly attract attention from all sides, ensuring Red Beard can’t monopolize them. If it’s the Divine Blood River that emerges, I’m curious to see how he will handle such a treasure in others’ eyes," Poison Master said with an icy gaze. Two years ago, the old king of the Snowy Region passed away, and the new king, Bu Sheng, secured his reign through bloody battles among hundreds of brothers.

Although the Snow Realm Emperor had been reigning for two years, his rule strengthening gradually, the Sacred cave remained beyond the court’s control. Unlike the seven Tower Masters, the Snow Clan ranked its members based on the strength of their bloodline. The royal bloodline was among the earliest created by Kefati, standing proud at the peak of the Snow Clan. Ultimately, they were still bound by bloodline constraints and subordinate to the royal family.

In recent years, they could ignore the Snow Realm Emperor’s orders, but after another ten or twenty years, when the Snow Realm Emperor fully awakened his bloodline powers, the superiority of higher bloodlines would dictate, leaving them with no choice but compliance.

Therefore, if the Sacred cave wished to establish a new king, they must do it before his fledgling wings fully developed. Supreme Poison Master’s intention also included assessing the new king. If Bu Sheng mishandled the situation, Supreme Poison Master himself might resort to loyalist actions.