BTTH: DISCIPLE CASHBACK SYSTEM

Chapter 207: Arrival at the Black Horn Domain

Chapter 207: Arrival at the Black Horn Domain

"The heavenly flame is on the Heart of the Lake Island. Please, help yourself," Queen Medusa said after a moment of silence.

Ultimately, she suppressed the rage within her, seeking a compromise.

Upon hearing this, Gu He glanced at Queen Medusa with interest, then used his Ascension Steps, instantly disappearing from the main hall.

"Your Majesty, are we just going to watch him take the heavenly flame?" asked the Great Elder, emerging suddenly after Gu He left, his tone filled with resentment.

"This person's strength is unfathomable. I am not his match right now," Queen Medusa thought of Gu He's departing technique and felt a chill in her heart.

His methods were too mysterious, and she didn't have the confidence to confront him.

More importantly, she dared not gamble.

If she lost, the entire Serpent Race might be doomed.

Hearing Queen Medusa's words, the Great Elder immediately remembered how, even after elevating his strength to a Four-Star Dou Ancestor with the Serpent Spirit Pearl, he was still slapped away by Gu He, and he fell silent.

Moments later, Gu He reappeared in the main hall, having successfully secured the Qinglian Earthheart Flame.

"It's really gratifying to see the Great Elder has recovered from his injuries so quickly," Gu He said with a hint of sarcasm upon seeing the Great Elder in the hall.

"You..."

The Great Elder felt a surge of anger upon hearing this. He wanted to react but, recalling Gu He's strength, he could only snort coldly, venting his frustration.

"Now that this matter is resolved, it's time for me to leave," Gu He said with a slight smile, then turned his gaze to Queen Medusa.

"Your Majesty, don't forget about the sixty-sixth-tier spiritual medicines you owe me. I will return to the Serpent Race in three months."

Hearing this, a cold light flickered in Queen Medusa's eyes. "Rest assured, I will not break my word," she responded coldly.

"That's good to hear. Then, I shall take my leave!"

Gu He chuckled, and his figure immediately vanished from the hall using Ascension Steps.

"One day, I will repay every bit of the humiliation you've inflicted upon me!" Queen Medusa, feeling Gu He's presence completely disappear, no longer concealed the coldness in her tone.

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On the yellow dirt road, a troop of about a hundred people was marching vigorously toward the huge fortress at the end of their sight. Their unified clothing suggested they belonged to the same mercenary group. A group of this size could be considered a medium-scale mercenary group in the Jia Ma Empire.

Due to its proximity to the border, "Town of Ghosts" had a chaotic atmosphere that was favored by some mercenary groups. They preferred not to follow the safer route of hunting magical beasts but rather chose to become war mercenaries, joining one side in a conflict for substantial rewards.

Though the rewards were lucrative, the danger was extremely high. In the war's meat grinder, a few hundred people could easily be annihilated.

Outside the fortress, traveling a few hundred miles to the east and passing through some small countries and tribes, one could enter the infamous "Black Horn Domain" of the continent. Due to its unique terrain, it had become the most chaotic region on the continent. Countless fugitives and fallen individuals from various countries had gathered here, establishing the most barbaric rules. Additionally, it was a melting pot of various races apart from humans, resembling a miniature version of the continent.

In the "Black Horn Domain," there were no laws, only one rule – the law of the jungle.

In other words, it was the survival of the fittest. The weak had no rights here.

This region was utterly primal. Here, one could commit heinous acts like raping women on the street without intervention. Of course, it was advisable to choose the victim carefully, as the consequences could be dire. In the "Black Horn Domain," women sometimes proved more dangerous than men, simply because they had survived in such an environment.

Moreover, the "Black Horn Domain" could be considered an information hub of the continent. Countless pieces of intelligence flowed in and out daily. If one sought fame and recognition across the continent, this place offered the fastest shortcut, provided one had sufficient strength and resources. Otherwise, one might gain notoriety but lose their life.

As a notorious chaotic area of the continent, the "Black Horn Domain" lived up to its reputation. Every day, strong individuals died, and new ones arrived, making the area rife with death, challenges, and temptations. Here, one could find rare martial arts techniques, combat skills, divine weapons, armors, alchemy cauldrons, high-level medicinal pills, and more. It was even rumored that Earth-tier techniques had appeared twice at the domain's auction.

However, to obtain these treasures, one had to pay a price, be it in money or other valuables. In the "Black Horn Domain," nothing came without a cost.

The allure of chaos and darkness seemed to be an inherent trait of humanity. Despite knowing the dangers, countless individuals ventured into this region, seeking a fast track to fame, superior martial arts, combat skills, medicines, or immense wealth. Regardless, the continuous influx of people kept the "Black Horn Domain" thriving.

Interestingly, due to the principle of extremes leading to reversals, at the heart of the "Black Horn Domain" lay the renowned Jia Nan Academy of the Dou Qi Continent. However, within a certain range outside the academy, a peaceful area existed. Anyone who brought the chaos of the "Black Horn Domain" into this zone would find themselves hanging as a corpse on a large tree at the boundary line between the academy and the domain. Over the years, there had never been an exception to this rule.

It was said that on this tree, known as the Dead Spirit Tree, the bodies of two Dou Wangs and one Dou Emperor had once hung.

Across the vast plains, a massive beast shadow roamed freely.

"We've finally arrived!"

Aboard the Black Scaled Frigid Python, Gu He's soul power reached out towards the distant scene, a smile appearing on his lips as he took in the view.

(End of Chapter)

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