Chapter 91

Two figures hovered in the air above Zhuge Xiang's head. They could float in mid-air not because their cultivation had reached the Spirit Transformation stage, but because each of them had a pair of green wings on their backs, slowly flapping to keep them suspended in the air.

Humanoids!?

Looking at the figures hovering in the air, Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback.

In the world, there was a group of races that resembled humans in appearance but had some differences. These races were collectively known as humanoids. There were many types of humanoids, but they were all gifted with special abilities. Some were naturally immune to fire, some could grow stronger by consuming other races, and others, like the winged humanoids before him, were born with a pair of wings, allowing them to fly in the air.

"Human, why did you intrude on the territory of the Winged Humanoids? Do you know that this is a forbidden area for the disciples of the Asura Sect?" The two figures hovered in the air, their bows drawn and aimed at Zhuge Xiang, their tone unfriendly.

In the Endless Mountains, there are actually humanoids? Isn't this place where the outer disciples of the Asura Sect train? Why is there a forbidden area? How can the sect tolerate these human-hating humanoids living in the Endless Mountains?

Although Zhuge Xiang was inwardly surprised, he remained calm on the surface. He pointed to the dead Golden-winged Great Peng on the ground and said, "I didn't know this was a forbidden area. I was led here by this demonic bird. If I have offended you, I apologize. I will leave now."

The two winged humanoids glanced at the dead Golden-winged Great Peng on the ground, and their expressions relaxed slightly. However, they had no intention of letting Zhuge Xiang leave. One of them said, "Even so, we cannot decide to let you go. We need to take you to see the elder for his decision."

Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly and took out the Hundred-Refined Bow from his storage ring, staring at the two winged humanoids in the air. He said firmly, "What if I don't agree?"

Although the two winged humanoids had reached the Pulse-Through stage, Zhuge Xiang was confident he could escape. However, if he went to the winged humanoids' territory, he would have no chance. Moreover, it was clear that these winged humanoids had no good feelings toward humans.

The Arrow Intent activated, and the bows in the hands of the two winged humanoids began to hum and vibrate, as if about to fly out of their hands. The two winged humanoids were startled and exclaimed, "Arrow Intent!?"

Rustling sounds of wings filled the air. As Zhuge Xiang's Arrow Intent emerged, about seven or eight more winged humanoids, all at the Pulse-Through stage, flew out from the depths of the forest. Their bows vibrated, making it difficult to lock onto Zhuge Xiang. They put away their bows and each held a short sword, surrounding Zhuge Xiang on the ground, their eyes fixed on him with serious expressions. They knew very well what it meant for a human to have mastered the Arrow Intent.

"Alright, lead the way," seeing himself surrounded, Zhuge Xiang put away the Hundred-Refined Bow and said.

This was, after all, the territory of the winged humanoids. If things escalated, the winged humanoids' flying advantage would make it extremely difficult for him to escape. It was better to wait and see what would happen and to observe the humanoid territory.

"Follow us," the winged humanoids said, watching Zhuge Xiang warily as they surrounded him and led him deeper into the forest.

If it weren't for the Arrow Intent, the two winged humanoids bringing him to see the elder would have been enough. However, with the Arrow Intent, Zhuge Xiang's own strength was even more formidable, and almost all the winged humanoids would be suppressed by his Arrow Intent. Therefore, seven or eight winged humanoids surrounded him.

The winged humanoids, born with wings and the ability to fly, naturally wanted to maximize this advantage by attacking from the air. Therefore, almost all winged humanoids specialized in bows and arrows. Zhuge Xiang, who possessed the Arrow Intent, was a significant threat to them. The suppression of the Arrow Intent on ordinary archers was not limited by cultivation level, affecting the divine consciousness and soul directly.

"You don't need to be so tense. This is your territory, and you outnumber me. Your cultivation levels are all higher than mine. Do you really think I can run away?" Seeing the seven or eight winged humanoids with their short swords drawn, ready to attack at any moment, Zhuge Xiang felt helpless and raised his hands to show he was harmless.

"You are the first human to come here in three years, and it's very suspicious. We cannot give you any chance to escape before the elder makes a decision," the winged humanoids said, their faces still stern, showing no change in attitude.

Zhuge Xiang shook his head in frustration and said no more. Under the watchful eyes of a few winged humanoids, he walked toward their territory. Xiaoyue, still lying on his shoulder, looked like a harmless, cute little dog.

Since they were all at the Pulse-Through stage, they moved quickly. In less than two cups of tea, Zhuge Xiang and the winged humanoids had reached the depths of the forest and the territory of the winged humanoids. However, what he saw made him inwardly surprised.

In the deepest part of the forest, there were enormous ancient trees, each requiring at least five or six people holding hands to encircle. On these trees, small houses were built using wood and grass. This was where the winged humanoids lived. Occasionally, winged humanoids could be seen flying in and out, and it seemed that their population numbered in the thousands.

In the center of the winged humanoids' territory stood a massive statue, seemingly carved from a single ancient tree. It depicted a woman, her dress flowing, her head tilted back as she gazed at the sky, giving a sense of loneliness and remoteness. The statue was lifelike.

However, the woman in the statue did not have wings. This was a human. In the territory of the winged humanoids, who were hostile to humans, there was actually such a large human statue?

"Who is that statue?" Zhuge Xiang couldn't help but ask, curious.

"You don't know who she is?" Zhuge Xiang's question surprised the nearby winged humanoids, who looked at him with surprise and then sized him up. "Are you lying? Are you not a disciple of the Asura Sect?"

"Is that person very famous?" The reaction of the winged humanoids made Zhuge Xiang even more surprised.

"Human? Why would a human come here?" Many winged humanoids noticed Zhuge Xiang as he was brought to the territory. They whispered and pointed, but almost every one of them had a hostile expression.

"Great Elder, a human has intruded on our territory today. I have brought him here for your decision," the winged humanoids said, not answering Zhuge Xiang's question. They led him to a grass hut near the statue, which, unlike the other winged humanoids' houses, was built on the ground.

Many winged humanoids came out of the houses, landing on the tree trunks and looking down at Zhuge Xiang, whispering among themselves. The door of the grass hut opened, and an old man walked out. He looked to be about seventy, with white hair, cloudy eyes, and a hunched back, giving the impression of being on the verge of death. What surprised Zhuge Xiang the most was that this elder of the winged humanoids did not have wings.

"Strange, why doesn't this elder of the winged humanoids have wings? Is he also a human?" Xiaoyue, lying on Zhuge Xiang's shoulder, lifted her eyes and transmitted a mental message, puzzled.

Zhuge Xiang shook his head silently, also unsure. The winged humanoids were indeed strange. They were hostile to humans, yet they had a large human statue that they revered, and this elder of the winged humanoids did not have wings.

"Hehe, your little dog is wrong. I am not without wings; they were broken in a battle three years ago," the elder of the winged humanoids, leaning on a cane, gave a kind smile and said.

He could hear Xiaoyue's mental message? What was the cultivation level of this seemingly frail elder? Zhuge Xiang felt a chill.

"Don't be nervous, young man. It's inevitable that the clan has some hostility toward humans due to a battle three years ago. I see that you are only sixteen and have already reached the Pulse-Through stage. According to the rules of the Asura Sect, you are one of the few geniuses," the elder of the winged humanoids said, his cloudy eyes fixed on Zhuge Xiang, smiling. He had seen through Zhuge Xiang's age and cultivation at a glance and was well-versed in the rules of the Asura Sect.

"Elder, this human seems to have been brought here by a four-star demonic Peng. We dared not make a decision about his fate, so we brought him here," one of the winged humanoids who had brought Zhuge Xiang stepped forward and said.

"Even if you have some hostility toward humans, bringing a first-layer Pulse-Through stage youth here with seven or eight of you seems a bit excessive," the elder looked at the winged humanoid and said with a kind but scolding tone.

"Elder, it's not that we are overly cautious. This human has mastered the Arrow Intent, and we had to be prepared," the winged humanoid replied, head lowered.

"Arrow Intent!?" The elder's eyes suddenly sparkled, staring at Zhuge Xiang, making him feel as if he were completely exposed, which was very uncomfortable.

Zhuge Xiang was inwardly alarmed. The elder of the winged humanoids was indeed formidable. Despite his frail appearance, his cultivation level was terrifying. A single glance made him feel immobilized.

"Reaching the Pulse-Through stage at sixteen is already astonishing. I didn't expect that at such a young age and cultivation level, you could master the Arrow Intent," the elder's eyes flashed, and he sighed in admiration, his gaze on Zhuge Xiang now containing a hint of something more.

(There was one chapter missing yesterday, and I will make up for it today. There will be two more updates later. Please recommend and collect...)

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