Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 517: Chapter 504: Contesting the Snake King’s Throne (8)

Luo Ziyun seemed to know he had come out to cause trouble. Just as she was about to speak, however—!

"Li You, how audacious! How dare you disrespect Lord Snake King!"

A Snake Maiden wearing a red hat flashed out from the heart of the conflict, scolding him the moment she appeared.

This was the Phoenix-tailed Crowned King Snake, a noble of the Snake Race at the Deep Mountain Great Demon level.

"Well, who do we have here? If it isn’t little sister Feng Xi. You were certainly quick to play your cards right. As a noble King Snake of the Snake Race, are you really so willing to be ruled by a snake that has just ascended?"

The demonic youth sneered.

"You..." The Snake Maiden was at a loss for words for a moment, then said coldly, "Lord Snake King’s rule is mandated by heaven. He is the chosen king of our Snake Race. Naturally, I submit to him willingly."

"Hmph. In my eyes, you’re just useless, a disgrace to the noble King Snake bloodline." The demonic youth gave a disdainful smile, his arrogant and overbearing posture showing that he thought himself unrivaled.

Not to be outdone, the Snake Maiden retorted, "Li You, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. You’ve always thought you were extraordinary, destined to become the king of the entire Snake Race, to ascend the throne and command all snakes under heaven. But it all came to nothing, which is why you refuse to accept the new Lord Snake King!"

"I, Li You, am not conceited; my confidence comes from my strength. I possess the Emperor Bloodline and the heritage of the Ancient Exotic Snakes. I awakened at birth. Within three months, I could dive a thousand li into the water and fly a thousand zhang into the sky. I am one of the most outstanding members of the Snake Race, and my snake Qi can suppress all others. I ascended in one hundred years and reached the Pseudo Demon King Level in three hundred. I ask you, in the entire Snake Race, who can possibly compare to me?"

"Give me another hundred years, and I could even become a Demon King. Let’s not even talk about whether I, Li You, am qualified to be the Snake King. But on what grounds does a mere snake who has just ascended get to become the new Snake King? It’s not fair."

The Snake Maiden said coldly, "Li You, did your internet get cut off, or are you just that isolated? Lord Snake King survived the Seventy Two Celestial Tribulations. After he shed his skin and ascended, the ’King’ mark manifested. He is a born king. Although he has only just ascended, he possesses strength on par with a Demon King. Today, on Monkey Mountain, Lord Snake King went on a rampage. He was invincible, even killing several Deep Mountain Great Demons. You want to compare yourself to Lord Snake King? Are you even worthy? You don’t know what’s good for you."

"No matter how much you hype it up, I, Li You, refuse to accept it! The King of the Snake Clan must suppress all other snakes with his strength. If he hasn’t defeated me, Li You, he is not qualified to be the Snake King and lead all the snakes under heaven!"

The Snake Maiden’s Demon Qi surged. "Li You, if you want to challenge the Snake King, you’ll have to get through me first!"

"You’re no match for me. Don’t waste my time."

"You’re just scared, aren’t you?" the Snake Maiden retorted, matching his hostility.

A dark light flickered in the demonic youth’s eyes. "If you’re looking for a beating, I’ll be happy to oblige."

"Then let’s fight!" The Snake Maiden looked cool, but her temper was explosive.

The Phoenix-tailed Crowned King Snake was, without a doubt, a top-tier noble Snake Species of the Snake Race.

Luo Ziyun shouted, "Stop! Do you two have any respect for me, your aunt?"

Li You and the Snake Maiden immediately bowed, repeatedly saying they wouldn’t dare.

"Li You, the Snake King’s enthronement wasn’t our choice; it was destiny. His ascension itself established his position. The ’King’ mark explains everything, as countless members of the Snake Race can attest. You must accept it, whether you want to or not. Now, stand down. Don’t bring disaster upon yourself."

The demonic youth’s face darkened, and a chilling Emperor’s Qi began to radiate from him. "Aunt, I just ask for one chance to challenge him. Whoever wins will be the true King of the Snake Clan!"

He had gone through Cultivation for hundreds of years for the sole purpose of becoming the king of the snakes. How could he accept this?

"Are you trying to rebel?" Luo Ziyun’s white robes fluttered, and she projected an aura of authority without any visible anger.

The demonic youth turned to Tu Xiao’an. "Do you dare to accept my challenge?"

From beginning to end, Tu Xiao’an had been quiet. He hadn’t expected to be confronted by a defiant member of his own Snake Race instead of that rat, the Gray Demon King.

’It’s not that strange, really. With so many snakes in the Snake Race, it’s normal for a few to be defiant. Otherwise, my reign as Snake King would be far too smooth.’

’A Super Emperor Fierce Sun Snake, Level 35, with the blood of Ancient Exotic Snakes to boot. He’s unbelievably arrogant.’

Tu Xiao’an had long since used Insight on everything. What he was more curious about was why both Li You and the Snake Maiden called Luo Ziyun "Aunt."

’What exactly does that title ’Aunt’ represent?’

’Her status seems to be extremely high.’

’If I hadn’t appeared as the Snake King, it seems the Snake Race would have been in this woman Luo Ziyun’s hands.’

’What a complicated and mysterious woman. Just watch how I conquer you.’

Tu Xiao’an’s mind wandered, ignoring the challenger who was now eyeing him like a tiger stalking its prey.

"Do you dare accept my, Li You’s, challenge? Or are you too scared to fight now that you’ve heard I’m an expert at the Pseudo Demon King Level?"

The demonic youth bellowed, his voice echoing throughout Monkey Mountain. He wanted every snake in the Snake Race to hear, forcing his opponent to accept the battle.

Tu Xiao’an snapped back to reality and gave the demonic youth a strange look. "You really want to challenge me?"

"That’s right! If you want to be the King of the Snake Clan, you must defeat me, Li You of the Emperor Bloodline! Otherwise, your claim to the throne is illegitimate!"

He was using reverse psychology, afraid Tu Xiao’an wouldn’t accept the fight.

Tu Xiao’an gazed at him with a calm, indifferent expression. "I am the ascended Snake King. That is set in stone. Who the hell do you think you are to disrespect me? I can give you this opportunity, but if you lose, the consequence is death. This King is giving you a chance to think it over and cherish your life only because your bloodline is extraordinary."

’This is the truth. A King Snake with a Super Class bloodline at the Pseudo Demon King Level... that’s a real treasure.’

"Hmph. Are you afraid of dying? Let’s make it a life-and-death battle! Whoever wins will be the true king of the snakes!" The demonic youth’s dark, cold eyes began to gleam.

"Li You, stop this nonsense! Back down at once, before you reach the point of no return!" Luo Ziyun spoke up again, shaking her head at him.

The demonic youth said, "Aunt, even though it’s a life-and-death battle, I, Li You, won’t actually kill him. Don’t worry."

Luo Ziyun was taken aback. She sighed and shook her head. This Super Emperor Fierce Sun Snake was a King Snake of the Snake Race with a lofty status.

She didn’t want the Snake Race to lose such a powerful warrior.

Unfortunately, this King Snake was stubborn enough to not turn back until he hit a wall. He was far too arrogant.

"Challenge my master? Who the hell do you think you are? This Cyan Dragon is here!"

Celestial Master Zhang came tumbling over, directly manifested his human form, and stood before Tu Xiao’an, radiating the powerful aura of a Pseudo Demon King.

The demonic youth was stunned, a sudden sense of crisis welling up inside him.

A Divine Beast Azure Dragon was no joke.

"Old Bull is here too! You damned Black Snake, how dare you disrespect your own king! Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

The Bull Demon King also appeared by Tu Xiao’an’s side, forming a pair of left and right Protectors with Celestial Master Zhang.

’Another one at the Pseudo Demon King Level?’

The demonic youth’s expression turned ugly, but he immediately sneered, "Three against one? I’m not afraid. Come at me together!"

This Emperor Sun Snake was utterly conceited, brimming with confidence in his own strength.

Within every Realm, there were higher and lower tiers. The gap between two Pseudo Demon Kings could be as wide as a chasm.

Li You had awakened at birth and was destined to become the king of the snakes. Although he was only at the Pseudo Demon King Level, his actual combat power was no less than that of an ordinary Demon King.

This was the source of his confidence.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to jump out and contend for the throne after witnessing Tu Xiao’an’s capabilities.