Chapter 460 - 457: She Must Go

Chapter 460: Chapter 457: She Must Go

CRACK! CRACK!

The sickening crunch of shattering bones echoed continuously!

The few Eagle Beasts at the very front didn’t even have time to scream before the terrifying, giant snake instantly crushed and devoured them.

The remaining Eagle Beasts that couldn’t dodge in time were struck viciously, sent flying like broken dolls, and crashed against a distant cliff, their bones completely shattered!

At the same time, a golden bolt of lightning shot out from the flank!

A powerful and majestic Golden Lion roared, leaping several meters into the air. Its sharp claws, like the Grim Reaper’s scythe, plunged accurately into an Eagle Beast’s abdomen. With a savage rip, its innards and blood rained down like a violent storm!

"ROAR!"

The males roared in unison, much to Bai Wanwan’s delighted surprise.

On the other side, a giant wolf with a sleek build and fur like shimmering silver moonlight darted and leaped like a phantom. Every flash of movement was accompanied by the crisp snap of an Eagle Beast’s throat being torn out.

The sudden reinforcements were like divine soldiers descending from the heavens, tearing a bloody gash through the ferocious flock of Eagle Beasts with absolute, overwhelming force.

The terrifying pressure of the Peak of Orange Rank was unleashed without reservation. Mixed with the thick stench of blood, it terrified the remaining Eagle Beasts into panicked cries, throwing their formation into chaos!

From atop the Phoenix, Bai Wanwan watched the familiar, powerful figures below. Seeing the battle unfolding with such destructive ease, the tension that had gripped her suddenly vanished, and she was instantly overwhelmed by immense surprise and an indescribable sense of security.

"Zhu Xiu! Xin Feng..."

The King Cobra, its head held high and blood dripping from its fangs, heard her call. Its massive head turned slightly toward the cliff cave, and when its cold, vertical pupils saw the tear-streaked but unharmed female on the Phoenix’s back, they instantly melted with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

His deep, magnetic voice pierced through the wails of the Eagle Beasts and the blizzard, reaching her clearly. "Yes, we’re here. Don’t be afraid!"

Working together, the few Beast Husbands quickly finished off all the Eagle Beasts.

Yan Lie rushed to the front and pulled Bai Wanwan into a tight embrace.

Though he longed to hold her soft body, he quickly let go, yielding his place to the males behind him.

Jin Yi stepped forward and hugged her just as tightly. "Wanwan, it’s so good that you’re okay!"

"I’m okay. I’ll stay with you all forever."

Only then did Jin Yi’s worried heart finally settle.

When Jin Yi stepped aside, Xin Feng was standing behind him.

Xin Feng’s gentle eyes gazed at her, as if checking to see if she had grown thinner. Only after confirming that her complexion was normal did he pull her into his arms.

"Are the cubs all right?"

"Yes, don’t worry. Chou Rong is watching them."

"That’s good."

Finally, it was Zhu Xiu’s turn.

He lifted Bai Wanwan into his arms, carried her into the cliff cave, and placed her on a makeshift bed covered with thick animal hides.

"Aren’t you cold?"

Bai Wanwan gave him a toothy grin. "Not at all. I’m wearing a lot of layers."

Zhu Xiu’s gaze lingered on her for a long time before shifting away. He scanned the cave. "Yin Ze told me two other males were taking care of you. Why don’t I see them?"

At the mention of Jiao Yin and Hua Han, the smile vanished from Bai Wanwan’s face.

"Jiao Yin went back to save his clansmen. Hua Han... he was captured by the Flood Dragon Clan’s males to buy me time to escape."

Then, Bai Wanwan shared her speculations about the original owner of her body’s past.

The Beast Husbands looked at one another, their astonishment clear on their faces.

They had thought their female was just an ordinary cat; they never expected her to also carry the bloodline of the Flood Dragon Clan.

The cold wind, carrying pellets of snow, whipped against the bare rock.

Bai Wanwan voiced her thoughts.

"Originally, I planned to let the past be the past. What happened to the ’Bai Wanwan’ of before had nothing to do with me. I just wanted to protect you and the cubs and live a good life in the present." She paused, her fingertips tracing the edge of the animal hide. "But now... things have changed. It’s not a matter of whether I want to uncover it anymore. It’s that those Beastmen, they refuse to let me go, and they even dragged Hua Han into this."

Her words were like a stone cast into a calm lake, creating ripples in the eyes of her Beast Husbands.

Jin Yi’s pupils contracted slightly, a dangerous glint flashed through Zhu Xiu’s cold, serpentine eyes, and Yan Lie let out a low growl.

"Wanwan," Yin Ze’s voice was steady and strong, with the unique clarity characteristic of the Phoenix Clan. "No matter what you decide to do, whether the path ahead is filled with thorns or leads into an abyss, we will be with you."

Xin Feng nodded silently.

Yan Lie even thumped his chest. "That’s right! Anyone who wants to touch you has to get through us first!"

A current of warmth instantly dispelled the chill in Bai Wanwan’s heart.

A genuine smile bloomed on her face, a smile that was like the rising sun in this world of ice and snow. "Alright! Then we’ll go rescue Hua Han and solve this trouble once and for all!"

Her resolve was set; she no longer hesitated.

With a flicker of her will, the familiar, translucent system interface appeared before her eyes.

It clearly displayed: "Points Balance: 253,780".

Without a trace of reluctance, she decisively selected the exchange area, her target clear as she chose a Potion that pulsed with a tempting crimson glow.

After exchanging one hundred fifty thousand Points for it, the Potion appeared in her palm.

Her gaze swept across her Beast Husbands. "My current Points are only enough for one Potion, but I believe it won’t be long before I can exchange for more."

She handed the Potion to Zhu Xiu. "Zhu Xiu, I’m giving this Red Rank Potion to you first. You’re a Mutant Beast, so you’ll be even stronger than a normal Red Rank once you advance. Letting you advance first is the safest bet for all of us."

The other Beast Husbands showed no signs of resentment; on the contrary, they wholeheartedly agreed with Bai Wanwan.

Zhu Xiu reached out and took it. Without any hesitation, his forked tongue flicked out, and the cold liquid slid instantly down his throat.

An immense sense of power immediately began to emanate from his massive body. The black scales on his back grew even colder and deeper, and a faint red halo of light flowed across them.

Feeling the pressure from Zhu Xiu’s body climb steadily, Bai Wanwan’s heart settled considerably.

She gently caressed her own slightly swollen belly, where a new life was growing.

With Zhu Xiu’s Red Rank strength, combined with the cub in her womb—if its Talent was high enough—her next pregnancy might allow two other Beast Husbands to advance to Red Rank.

When that time came, even if the Flood Dragon Clan’s territory was a true dragon’s den, what would she have to fear?

"Xin Feng, Jin Yi, I want to go after those Flood Dragon Males now. They might not have gone far, and I want to rescue Hua Han before they get away."

"But the snow is so heavy outside..." Xin Feng was clearly hesitant. He then turned and said, "Let Yin Ze take us to rescue him. You just wait for us here."

Bai Wanwan shook her head. "No need. I’m not afraid of a little wind and snow. I’ll go with you, and then we’ll have to go to the Flood Dragon Tribe together anyway."

In the minds of the males, the snowy season was no time for travel, especially for cubs and females.

"I’m not like other females. I’m not afraid of the cold."

She had plenty of supplies in her System Space; she could easily use her down jackets and hand warmers.

But this was a trip she had to make!