Wandering in Omniverse

Then, the chiefs of peak level nine Xuan Beasts, level nine Xuan Beasts, and level eight Xuan Beasts came over. Each of them had a flattering expression on their face as they offered some cherished fruits. In fact, they even wagged their tails before they retreated in a respectful manner.

'I had never seen such flattery like that from lions and bears, trying to curry favor me.'

Moreover, it wasn't just one or two of them… or even a group or two of them — this was the case with each and every one of them. So, how could this scene not be weird…?

Each one of them had arrived prepared with the intention to welcome Jun Mo Xie!

Such a pleasant day was one that was fit for the immortals only…

Then, a huge white lion carefully came up to the stone table in a respectful manner. He then awkwardly cupped his two furry paws and arched his back as he faced Jun Mo Xie. After that, he took a seat with half of his posterior on the stone bench, while his flagpole-like tail wagged behind him non-stop…

Jun Mo Xie made a slight nod in return.

Big Bear made the introductions a while after the new arrival sat down, "Senior, this is my Sixth Brother. He's the Lion King — Careless Rock."

"Careless Rock?" Jun Mo Xie coughed lightly. "Careless Rock, Reckless White, they are really... unique names."

Another individual had also arrived some time ago. However, this one was in his human form and was adorned in golden clothes. This individual was the Golden Tiger King. He quickly bowed in salutation as Jun Mo Xie's vision shifted toward his direction.

"He's the Ninth. The Golden Tiger King — Earth Cracker,"

"Tiger King, Earth Cracker! This name is bold and powerful!" Jun Mo Xie returned the greeting with a nod.

Suddenly, a dark cloud appeared overhead as the Falcon King spread his huge wings and glided down. He arrived over everyone's heads. After that, his body suddenly reduced in size and changed into a dark-grey-clad grim man. A big aquiline nose hung from his face, and he looked very fierce. He cupped his hand in a deferential salute to Jun Mo Xie after he landed.

"This is our Tenth Brother, the Falcon King — Sky Breaker." This introduction was made by the Crane King.

It seemed that the air-borne Xuan Beasts fell under Long Crane's command, and the terrestrial Xuan Beasts fell under Big Bear's command according to Tian Fa's hierarchical system.

One could clearly see a huge monkey as he rushed over from afar at a lightning speed. He was visibly larger than any other monkey around. He panted as he faced Jun Mo Xie, and made his salutations.

"This is our Seventh Brother — the Monkey King. His name is Seventh Earl." Big Bear's eyes made it seem as if some matter had hurt his spirit. He said, "You've already met our Eighth Younger Sister — the Snake King. Huh? Where is she?"

Only now Bear King realized that Snake King had disappeared.

But he soon ignored it and went on with telling him about the hierarchy system of Tian Fa.

Jun Mo Xie smiled as he watched them and uncovered the lid of his wine cup.

The Beast Kings raised their heads to see him taking off his mask to drink the wine so they could catch a glimpse of his face, but they were bewildered to see that he didn't touch the wine cup for a while. But then, the wine cup floated in the sky, and a fragrance assailed their nostrils. This was the fragrance of the Monkey Wine. It then circled in mid-air like a whale that was swimming in seawater. After that, it went toward Jun Mo Xie and disappeared behind his mask.

Jun Mo Xie took a sip and then closed his eyes, seeming to be enjoying the aftertaste. He then said, "It's a good wine, truly deserves its reputation!"

The Beast Kings had been stunned by this. 'This person is genuinely very skilled! Even the way he drinks wine is so unique!'

The Beast Kings had intended to take that opportunity to make Jun Mo Xie drink wine. They believed that they would get to see the appearance of this mysterious master by doing so. But, Jun Mo Xie had used that skill, and they had failed in their objective. However, they could only sigh since they felt a little disappointed.

Jun Mo Xie then changed the topic and asked about the beast appearance of Sixth and Seventh. Actually, he felt a little weird drinking with a giant lion and golden monkey.

His question immediately sunk the atmosphere and made it restrictive. The eyes of the Lion King and Monkey King suddenly brimmed with extreme sadness.

"Senior has asked this question. So, we will answer. This isn't really a secret… Lion King and Monkey King had left Tian Fa for their adventures sixty years ago…"

Long Crane sighed sadly and explained what transpired with his two little brothers sixty years ago.

Lion King and Monkey King hung their heads down in sadness. Their strengths had been impaired, and their cultivations had suffered serious setbacks. Consequently, even the seniority of their position in Tian Fa wasn't guaranteed to last. In fact, they would have to cup their paws and surrender their titles of Beast Kings if another beast from their respective species ever reached the peak of level nine…

There had been many lion and monkey beasts who had reached close to the peak of level nine over the years. The difference in strength wasn't that great either. Those said beasts were only a step behind. And, this posed a serious threat to the leadership of the two Beast Kings. They would be helpless if their strengths fell short. That was the standard rule, and rules must be obeyed. Tyrannical strength was everything…

There had been a time when they had commanded strict obedience, absolute authority, and absolute strength. However, that time had come to pass. In fact, they would've already lost their positions if the other Beast Kings weren't helping them in secrecy…

However, the Xuan Beast groups had always favored the strong and discarded the weak. This was an uneasy truth that had been as such since eternity.

And, Big Bear and the others couldn't get involved in their internal strife for the position of Beast King when that time came…

It would be the end for those Kings when that time came…

Jun Mo Xie smiled and said. "Isn't it just some shattered meridians and the residue of malicious energy hidden inside their meridians?"

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Spoilers for the next three chapters!

Chapter 26: Venerable Mei

Chapter 27: Foolishness

Chapter 28: Heavenly Wrath

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