Free Web NovelChapter 374: Flametail Scorpion Mother’s Difficulty
With remarkable speed, Tang Yin navigated through the sand dunes of the Enflamed Desert Region to reach the Flametail Scorpion Mother’s Passive Domain’s centre.
Yet, even arriving at the centre, he didn’t spot anything.
Tang Yin’s eyes gleamed with a glint as he descended and plunged headlong into the sandy dune beneath him.
Upon entering the underground area, Tang Yin immediately noticed a multitude of Principle Step Flametail Scorpions scattered throughout. Rather than launching an attack, they all gracefully moved aside, allowing Tang Yin to pass through unimpeded.
Tang Yin stumbled upon an intricate network of underground tunnels that meandered in all directions. It resembled a vast beehive hidden beneath the Enflamed Desert Region, exclusively belonging to the nest of the Flametail Scorpion Mother.
Tang Yin followed the cues provided by the Flametail Scorpion Mother’s Passive Domain and eventually descended a thousand feet into the underground depths.
He reached a spacious clearing that spanned several hundred feet in diameter. The area was relatively barren, mainly consisting of sand and scattered rock sediments.
However, at the heart of this vast expanse stood two women.
One of the women’s captivating face bore a perpetual mischievous glint, enhancing the ethereal beauty that graced her features. With a figure that epitomized grace and elegance, her slender form moved with effortless poise, each step a mesmerizing dance of refinement.
Her curvaceous bosom, if anything, seemed more prominent than ever, exuding an alluring confidence that was impossible to ignore. Behind her, her voluptuous posterior was equally striking, its ample contours adding a captivating allure to her every movement.
She wore a crimson dress adorned with intricate black embroidery patterns that accentuated her silhouette. The dress was a canvas upon which her timeless beauty was painted, a harmonious blend of tradition and sensuality.
It was obviously Xiao Fei!
The other woman presented a striking contrast. Unlike Xiao Fei’s youthful appearance, she exuded a mature aura, looking like a middle-aged woman, yet still retaining an exceptional beauty that radiated from her.
This charming woman boasted a generously endowed bosom and chest, accentuating her alluring charm. Her figure was a testament to both strength and grace, a combination that only added to her allure.
Her eyes, a fierce shade of orange, drew attention immediately. These eyes were unlike any other, with a vertical slit pupil that seemed to hint at a hidden depth of power within her.
Her long, forked tongue occasionally darted out, adding an intriguing and enigmatic quality to her presence.
Her hair, a rich and luxurious black, carried subtle shades of red and orange that shimmered in the light. It flowed down her back like a cascade of midnight flames, adding to her fiery and untamed aura. freewebnovel.cσ๓
Adorned in robes of reddish-orange, her attire was nothing short of exquisite. These robes were meticulously detailed, with intricate scales that seemed to shimmer and dance as she moved. The scales gave her an almost mythical quality.
Her dress, however, was designed to reveal as much as it concealed, embodying both sensuality and power. The sides of her fair legs were exposed, revealing the elegance of her limbs. Some of her chest was also exposed, hinting at her confident and alluring nature. Her graceful neck and some of her slender arms remained uncovered, showcasing her regal poise.
Tang Yin was immediately struck by the formidable aura emanating from the Flametail Scorpion Mother. It rivalled the power of the Frost Wyrm, which had nearly reaped his life in the past.
Tang Yin landed beside Xiao Fei and cast curious glances toward the captivating Flametail Scorpion Mother.
"Is this the human you mentioned?" The Flametail Scorpion Mother’s mellifluous yet mature voice inquired of Xiao Fei, laced with curiosity and a hint of disdain.
After all, Tang Yin’s cultivation had reached only the Peak-stage of the Principle Comprehension Realm, a fact not hidden from her. However, she also detected a distinct and potent energy radiating from him. Furthermore, she had witnessed his escape from her Rank 7 Flametail Scorpions before, which hinted at his hidden strength.
Yet, compared to her formidable Rank 8 powers, she regarded Tang Yin as little more than an inconsequential ant.
As the Flametail Scorpion Mother inquired of Xiao Fei, Tang Yin had already established a connection with Xiao Fei with his divine and learned about the events that had transpired between the two women.
"He is." Xiao Fei affirmed in response to the Flametail Scorpion Mother’s inquiry.
"I shall follow any commands from My Lady to the best of my abilities, but I will not take orders from this human." The Flametail Scorpion Mother conveyed to Xiao Fei with respect, yet her stance toward Tang Yin remained unchanged, and she did not consider him worthy in her eyes.
"What if I told you that this human could lead you to a heavenly location free of strife, offering you sanctuary and abundant resources?" Xiao Fei enticed, clearly referring to the Abyss Firmament.
"Him?" The Flametail Scorpion Mother felt a flicker of intrigue.
Even though she was the sole Rank 8 Demonic Beast in the Enflamed Desert Region, it didn’t mean that other Demonic Beasts refrained from hunting and preying on Flametail Scorpions.
In truth, certain Demonic Beast species had formed alliances to ruthlessly hunt and exterminate Flametail Scorpions. They harboured deep-seated apprehension that the Flametail Scorpion Mother might amass more forces and eventually rule over the entire Enflamed Desert Region.
Furthermore, due to her prolonged stay at the Low-tier of Rank 8, she had sensed the covetous glances of numerous other Rank 8 Demonic Beasts that passed by the Enflamed Desert Region or resided in neighbouring Regions.
For Demonic Beasts, the quickest path to increase their strength involved consuming other Demonic Beasts and even cultivators. By consuming their blood essence, Demonic Beast Cores, and even the essence of cultivators, Demonic Beasts could rapidly advance in their cultivation.
Nonetheless, despite the Flametail Scorpion Mother’s efforts in this regard, the quality and level of her nutrition and prey were too inferior to bring about any substantial enhancement to her cultivation.
She harboured the awareness that her future could grow perilous if she failed to progress to the Mid-tier of Rank 8. Yet, she remained clueless about the means to achieve this advancement in her cultivation.
If she departed her nest in search of higher-level prey, her home would be vulnerable to invasion and destruction by other Demonic Beasts and cultivators. Yet, if she stayed within her nest, the influx of nourishment would remain insufficient, as the other Flametail Scorpions also required sustenance to progress in their cultivation.
She found herself at a loss, grappling with an uncertain future. She had even contemplated the drastic measure of devouring her own nest to achieve advancement to the Mid-tier of Rank 8, but this approach presented a new set of issues.
No other Flametail Scorpion would dare to become her subordinate, fearing that they might end up as a source of nourishment. Although she could forcibly consume other Demonic Beasts with her power, the formidable Law Domain Realm cultivators would undoubtedly not tolerate a rampaging Rank 8 Demonic Beast.
The legacy of her nest also held considerable significance. It had endured for thousands of years, largely thanks to her leadership. She couldn’t easily relinquish all of this merely to advance her cultivation by a minor stage.
Each course of action presented a multitude of obstacles and complications for her.
But now, she had been presented with an opportunity to relocate to a place free from conflict and peril. She wouldn’t have to exert herself much, only needing to oversee her nest and avoid causing disruptions.
Furthermore, she wouldn’t have to concern herself with advancing her cultivation, as there would be no threat or pressure compelling her to do so.
Despite her status as a Rank 8 Demonic Beast, she wasn’t entirely secure in the Bright Yang Continent, even with her formidable abilities. At best, she could temporarily deter even greater Demonic Beasts from attacking and consuming her. However, as soon as her stagnation in cultivation became apparent, these powerful Demonic Beasts would seize the opportunity to kill and devour her for their own advancement.
Like any other living being, she did not wish to die.
She was now faced with 2 options.
She had the option to stay in her current place and continue caring for her nest. However, as soon as more formidable Rank 8 Demonic Beasts perceived her stagnation in strength, they would inevitably seek to take her life for their own sustenance and increase in cultivation.
The Flametail Scorpion Mother occupied a relatively low position in the hierarchy among Rank 8 Demonic Beasts.
As long as cultivators remained unharmed, and the damage to the Region where the battle occurred didn’t escalate beyond a certain threshold, the Rank 8 Organizations and Law Domain Realm cultivators would refrain from intervening. To them, it was a matter of survival of the fittest and the natural course of nature.
Her second option entailed placing her trust in Xiao Fei and the human whom she held with high regard. She would accompany them to a location where they stated there would be no competition or conflict. In this new environment, her role would essentially involve maintaining her Passive Domain and tending to her nest without further obligations or risks.
It appeared almost too good to be true. Nevertheless, she was cautioned that she wouldn’t have the liberty to roam freely in that location, signifying that her cultivation would forever remain at the Low-tier of Rank 8.
However, she didn’t hold the advancement of her cultivation in high regard if it meant she could secure her survival and lead a peaceful existence. After all, the lifespans of Demonic Beasts far exceeded those of cultivators.
Tang Yin met the Flametail Scorpion Mother’s gaze, locking eyes with her. His curiosity was evident as he awaited her decision with keen interest.
