Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 709: Chapter 652: News of the Ancient Ba Snake

”You’re saying that the Old Snake King, the one defeated by Demon King Liu, is still alive?” Tu Xiao’an asked in astonishment.

’That shouldn’t be possible. In a fight between snakes, defeat means being devoured. There’s no way he could have survived.’

’Besides, this was a battle for the throne. Would that treacherous old bastard Demon King Liu really be so magnanimous as to spare the Old Snake King’s life after winning?’

’Even I couldn’t do that.’

”He is indeed still alive. I don’t mind telling you, that Old Snake King’s Cultivation is at the Level of a Deep Mountain Demon King.”

”What?” Tu Xiao’an shot to his feet in shock. ”A Deep Mountain Demon King?”

How could a Snake Species of the Deep Mountain Demon King Level possibly still be hidden in this world? This was far beyond Tu Xiao’an’s expectations.

’The Snake Race either has no Snake Species at the Demon King Level, or if it does, it’s a Deep Mountain Demon King. Good heavens.’

”Where is he?” Tu Xiao’an asked impatiently. If the Snake Race gained a Great Demon Snake at the Deep Mountain Demon King Level, it would be a godsend.

It could solve their most pressing problem.

This was an absolutely massive gift.

The Fox Immortal King watched Tu Xiao’an’s excited expression, her glistening eyes shifting as she spoke, ”Far away in the horizon, yet right before your eyes.”

Huh? A thought suddenly struck Tu Xiao’an. ”Sister Fox, you don’t mean that the defeated Old Snake King is hiding in your Demon King’s Castle, do you?”

’That makes no sense at all.’

The Fox Immortal King rolled her eyes. ”Of course he’s not in my Fox Cave. When I said ’far away yet right before your eyes,’ I meant the Old Snake King is imprisoned somewhere in your Snake Palace.”

”Somewhere in the Snake Palace?” Tu Xiao’an froze for a moment. An Old Snake King at the Deep Mountain Demon King Level would surely have a powerful serpentine aura. If he were in the Snake Palace, how could he possibly have escaped his notice?

”You needn’t be surprised. A place capable of imprisoning a Great Demon Snake would certainly be layered with impenetrable restrictions. Although Brother Liu won and successfully seized the Snake King’s throne back then, he greatly admired his opponent’s Snake Species and bloodline. He believed such a bloodline was a once-in-a-millennium find, which is why he made an exception and secretly imprisoned him instead of killing him. He wanted to make him submit, because a Snake Species that has reached the Deep Mountain Demon King Level is simply too rare.”

”Unfortunately, the Old Snake King was proud. Having been defeated and his throne stolen, how could he disgrace himself by acknowledging Demon King Liu as his king? He swore never to submit. Brother Liu had originally intended to persuade him slowly, but time passed too quickly. By the time Brother Liu failed to reach Rank Four of Ascension, he still hadn’t managed to make the Old Snake King bow his head, so he lost the heart to bother with it anymore.”

’Hearing her speak this way, her relationship with Demon King Liu must have been quite good.’

’She knows all the details.’

A Snake Species bloodline that’s a once-in-a-millennium find... Tu Xiao’an was now very curious about what kind of bloodline the Old Snake King possessed.

’It might even be an Ancient Bloodline; otherwise, it would’ve been impossible for him to become a Snake King.’

”Sister Fox, do you know exactly where in my Snake Palace the Old Snake King is being held?” Tu Xiao’an asked. The Snake Palace was huge, and even now, he hadn’t fully explored it.

’If I had a specific location, things would be much simpler.’

The Fox Immortal King shook her head. ”I don’t know the exact location of his imprisonment. You, the Snake King, will have to find him yourself. Perhaps you could ask the steward of your Snake Palace. He might know something.”

Tu Xiao’an understood and nodded. As long as he was imprisoned in the Snake Palace, he was confident he could find him; it was just a matter of time. He quickly expressed his thanks, ”Thank you for the information, Sister Fox. If I can find the Old Snake King, with his power as a Deep Mountain Demon King, he will be a tremendous help to the Snake Race.”

”Don’t celebrate too early. The Old Snake King was imprisoned for a thousand years and never submitted to Brother Liu. Your efforts will likely be in vain.”

A sharp light flashed in Tu Xiao’an’s bewitching eyes. ”I am the Snake King, commander of the Snake Race. As long as it is a snake, it will obey my command. Its willingness is not a factor.”

As he spoke, his domineering aura flared.

”Heh, it’s good that you’re confident.”

Seeing Tu Xiao’an’s confident demeanor, the Fox Immortal King decided not to dampen his spirits.

「Two hours later.」

Tu Xiao’an left the Fox Immortal King’s Demon King’s Castle, thoroughly satisfied. This trip had truly not been in vain.

Although he hadn’t secured the help of the Fox Race, he had learned the whereabouts of a Great Demon King.

’A Great Demon Snake at the Deep Mountain Demon King Level, and the former Old Snake King from the Upper Upper Realm to boot! This is a true heavyweight!’

’Demon King Liu failed to subdue him because he was incompetent. Now that I’m on the throne, I don’t care what kind of snake he is—he will obey me.’

He would return to his palace at once. Even if he had to dig three feet deep into the Snake Palace, he would unearth this heavyweight Great Demon Snake.

Afterward, Tu Xiao’an mounted his Golden winged Flying Horse to head back. But partway through the journey, he had a thought and directed the Golden winged Flying Horse to fly out of the Yaoling Mountain Range and into the outside world.

Soon, Tu Xiao’an appeared at the border of Bai Town.

At the border stood a towering, majestic, and domineering Azure Dragon Statue, guarding the local people as if to declare that no evil spirit would ever slip past it into Bai Town.

Surprisingly, this border area had once been sparsely populated. But now, because of the Azure Dragon Statue’s appearance, many Dragon worshipers had been drawn here of their own accord. They burned incense and made wishes before the majestic statue, every one of them looking deeply devout.

A rumor had long since spread through Bai Town that this Azure Dragon Statue was not man-made, but a real Cyan Dragon guarding the town.

Once this news got out, it naturally caused the common people to flock here in droves.

Now, there were many elderly people, youths, children, and women—people of all ages. Furthermore, numerous stalls selling food and drink had been set up next to the Azure Dragon Statue. The place had practically become a Divine Land for tourists.

Soon, Tu Xiao’an also spotted a group of beggars pleading for alms. In these current chaotic times, many people had been displaced and left homeless.