Village Head's Debauchery-Chapter 1282 Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast (2)

1282 Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast (2)

However, it didn't obscure their vision.

They saw the silhouette of an enormous Spirit Beast with a long, sinuous neck emerging from the massive hole.

Its scales were molten crimson and black, like embers buried under ash. It had a long snout and an elongated, V-shaped jaw filled with sharp rows of teeth. Thorn-like protrusions crowned its neck.

Then, another neck emerged from the massive hole.

And another.

Until there were seven heads, each as distinct and fearsome as the last.

It was a hydra-like Spirit Beast!

The first head burned with raw crimson fire. The second was covered in purple mist. The third crackled with thick streaks of white lightning. The fourth was surrounded by an invisible gust of heavy wind.

The fifth appeared ordinary, but it was clear its ability was hidden. The sixth was covered in shards of crystal. Lastly, the seventh head blazed with fierce green fire.

The beast's massive, muscular lower body was segmented and armoured, ending in powerful, clawed feet. Its long, spiked tail lashed behind it like a whip. "ROAARRR!" All seven heads let out an ear-splitting cry, creating a shockwave that split the surrounding icy plain and shook the entire underground cavern.

ly'yra and the others felt their bodies grow stiff, and an overwhelming sense of dread surged through them.

Orion shielded them with his divine power.

"Snap out of it," he said, looking at them.

The hydra's roar was no ordinary sound; it appeared to be a psychic attack meant to shatter morale, weaken focus, and disrupt the surrounding area. He might have been affected even if he hadn't been stronger.

Iy'yra and the White Winged Gryphons felt the overwhelming fear drain from their bodies as the effects of the roar wore off.

They gulped, their bodies cold with lingering shock. It was hard to believe they had been unable to withstand a simple roar from a Spirit Beast. Had they encountered it alone, they wouldn't have even had the chance to flee before being swiftly killed.

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Is this the strength of an Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast? It's too powerful!

"Woah!" Sylvalis exclaimed in surprise, her mouth wide open.

Seeing her reaction, Orion asked, "Do you want it?"

Sylvalis quickly nodded. "I want to ride it," she replied.

"Okay, since you want it, I'll do my best to get it for you," Orion said with a smile. He was happy to see how much Sylvalis was opening up to him.

Meanwhile, ly'yra and the other White Winged Gryphons 'expressions couldn't help but twitch upon hearing their conversation. Sure enough, even an Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast wasn't enough to startle such a formidable

group.

To live this long only to be chosen as a steed? At that moment, they couldn't help but feel pity for the Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast before them.

Fifi soared into the air, hovering between the group and the Spirit Beast.

Sensing that its psychic attack was ineffective, the Spirit Beast focused all fourteen eyes on them. "Why do you disturb this great one?" it asked. All seven heads spoke at once, their voices creating a rhythm that almost sent ly'yra and the other White Winged Gryphons into a daze.

"We have come here to invite you to join the residents of the Floating Frost Valley in defending this region from the Celestial Spirit Court forces," Orion said, his voice resonating with the same force as the hydra but calmer.

The hydra focused its eyes on him, remaining silent for a moment before responding, "If you came here to borrow my strength to fight the Celestial Spirit Court, you're wasting your time. I don't plan on entering into conflict with them."

It paused, then continued, "Since you were able to eliminate the Celestial Spirit Court forces within the Floating Frost Valley, you obviously don't need my support. With your strength, it should be an easy task."

"True. But we have an issue-we can't directly participate in the battle in the meantime," Orion responded.

He gently patted ly'yra's side, signaling her to explain.

Orion wasn't worried about the Spirit Beast learning their plans. If it refused, he wouldn't hesitate to eliminate it. Nonetheless, he found that Spirit Beasts were easy to talk to.

Living so long must have taught them when to peacefully engage in

conversation and when to prepare for conflict.

Iy'yra nodded and swiftly explained the situation to the hydra.

When she finished, she fell silent.

A heavy silence enveloped the area.

"So, all I need to do is lead the attack against the Celestial Spirit Court forces while you protect from behind in secret, ensuring we win the battle without drawing too much attention from the Celestial Spirit Court?" the hydra asked, looking at Orion.

"Yes. If you intervene, the Celestial Spirit Court will assume you were responsible for wiping out their forces and taking control of Floating Frost Valley. They would react appropriately, allowing us to slowly chip away at their forces, piece by piece while reclaiming other regions from their control," Orion responded.

"Before they realize what's happening, we'll have already gathered enough information on them and will be prepared to deliver the final blow."

"Are you certain you are capable of accomplishing such a feat?" the hydra asked.

Instead of answering, Orion smiled and asked, "What do you think?"

A few of the hydra's heads glanced at the frozen magma, now melting from the overflowing scorching lava but beginning to refreeze by the minute. They then shifted their gaze to Fifi, who radiated an overwhelming aura while hovering in the air and scrutinized the rest of the group.

Fifi narrowed her eyes at the hydra heads, sensing their gaze.

The hydra heads quickly withdrew their gaze.

"Your plan is reasonable. Unfortunately, the Celestial Spirit Court isn't as simple as you think. I investigated them myself when they first emerged into the Floating Frost Valley and destroyed a few of their settlements. In retaliation, they sent several formidable Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beasts against me," the hydra said, each head completing its sentences one by one, sometimes speaking

in unison.

"I only managed to escape by making a few sacrifices. Because of this, I had no choice but to go into hiding. The only reason they didn't chase after me is that taking the life of an Aristocrat-ranked beast is not an easy feat. They'd rather reserve their energy to deal with threats in other regions. Of course, they won't overlook my existence so easily and have already sent forces to gauge my

intentions from my response."

"Fortunately, I wasn't foolish enough to fight back and went deeper into hiding. So if I were to emerge, not only would the Celestial Spirit Court's Aristocrat- ranked Spirit Beasts come after me, but they might go as far as eliminating every tribe in this region and replacing them with Spirit Beasts from other regions," the hydra asked, "Knowing this, do you still want to go ahead with your

plan?"

Orion furrowed his brows. Although he had anticipated the Celestial Spirit Court would have Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beasts, he hadn't expected them to be capable of sending several against one.

Didn't that mean the Celestial Spirit Court had an abundance of Aristocrat- ranked Spirit Beasts? And was there another higher-ranked entity capable of controlling and commanding them?

However, even with such numbers, it would be impossible for them to defeat his group. They would need to be much stronger.

For ly'yra and the other White Winged Gryphons, learning that the Celestial Spirit Court had forced this formidable Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beast into hiding made them realize that their rebellion would have ended in defeat, even if they had managed to defeat the Celestial Spirit Court's Knight-ranked Spirit

Beasts.

"Regardless of how powerful the Celestial Spirit Court is, as long as we are here,

whatever attempt they make to reclaim the Floating Frost Valley will end in

futility," Orion responded, his tone solemn.

Upon hearing the confidence in Orion's words, ly'yra and the other White

Winged Gryphons exhaled in relief.

That's right!

So what if the Celestial Spirit Court had Aristocrat-ranked Spirit Beasts or even

a higher-ranked Spirit Beast? As long as Orion and his group supported them, they would be crushed before their overwhelming might.

Nonetheless, they still couldn't help but harbour some doubt in their hearts. After all, this was a force they had fought against for several centuries. "What an audacious statement! Very well, I will believe your words if you can prove to me that you are all as powerful as she is, or is she the only one possessing such frightening strength?" the hydra said.

"She isn't the only one," Orion responded, "But since you are interested in seeing my strength, I don't mind offering you a demonstration."

"I will do it," Zera interjected, her words attracting the Spirit Beast's attention.

She was about to soar from her mount when Orion swiftly stopped her.

"There's no need," Orion said.

Zera nodded and remained seated in her position.

Orion stretched out his hand, and a spark of bluish lightning emerged from it.