Chapter 272 The Legend of the Sky Fox! Sky Fox Death Warriors and Nature Woodmen! Suitable Candidates!

Upon thinking of the Sky Fox Deathguards, Xiao Mo felt that this race could not possibly be related to the legendary Sky Foxes.

Because Sky Foxes were a very mysterious race in Chinese mythology.

There were a total of three branches of Sky Foxes, corresponding to three surnames.

The first was the Tu Shan Clan. The ancestor of the Tu Shan Clan was Nu Jiao, the wife of Yu the Great, one of the Five Emperors of China.

Legend had it that the Tu Shan Clan was the ancestral divine race of the Xia Dynasty, so their power was unimaginable.

The second was the Qing Qiu Clan, a kingdom of fox spirits named the Qing Qiu Nation.

The Qing Qiu Foxes were also very powerful beings in Chinese mythology, their fame arguably no less than that of the Tu Shan Clan.

The most famous lineage among them was the Xin Yue Fox, one of the oldest Sky Foxes.

The Xin Yue Fox was born at the end of the Primordial Era. Although not a particularly formidable deity during that era, it was certainly one of the strongest among the beast races.

Later, it was taken in by the Sage Tong Tian Jiao Zhu and joined the Jie Teachings, learning the methods of the Sage's inheritance. Although its strength ultimately did not reach the level of a Sage, it ranked among the best of the myriad immortals.

In later ages, the Xin Yue Fox was also called "Ming Tang," and there was a saying specifically describing Ming Tang: "Ming Tang, is the Hall of Kings!"

Therefore, once a Xin Yue Fox reincarnated, they were destined to become a female emperor.

The last branch was the Xuan Yuan Tomb Clan, whose most famous representative was Su Da Ji from the time of the Shang Dynasty.

The Xuan Yuan Tomb Clan were generally Nine-Tailed Sky Foxes, with strength determined by the number of tails.

Once this branch of Sky Foxes produced nine tails, their power could be said to be capable of shaking heaven and earth.

Even divine dragons would flee at the sight of a Nine-Tailed Sky Fox.

Legend had it that if a Nine-Tailed Sky Fox continued to cultivate diligently, it could achieve the level of a Ten-Tailed Sacred Fox, where the word "Sacred" itself referred to a Saint.

Therefore, this branch of Sky Foxes was also incredibly powerful.

The reason Xiao Mo felt that the Sky Fox Deathguards could not be Sky Foxes was precisely because every branch of the Sky Fox clan was extremely powerful.

If such a bug-level exotic beast race were to truly appear in this world and develop into a race, then other races on the Source Continent would have little point in continuing.

Let alone the empires in the local regions, even the gods who had established divine kingdoms would likely have to bow down and pledge allegiance to the Sky Fox race!

The more he thought about it, the more perplexed he became. Helpless, Xiao Mo could only summon the Wood Spirit Priestess to his side.

"Wood Spirit, do you know of the high-level intelligent beast race, the Sky Fox Deathguards, from the Endless Abyss?"

Upon hearing Xiao Mo's question, there was no ripple of emotion on the Wood Spirit's face. She nodded matter-of-factly.

"The homeland of the Sky Fox Deathguard race is located at the peak of Sky Fox Sacred Mountain on the easternmost side of the Endless Abyss. They are the only high-level intelligent beast race in this region!"

Xiao Mo nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He then continued to ask, "Do you know about the specific strength of the Sky Fox Deathguard race?"

The Wood Spirit shook her head and replied, "I'm not sure about their specific strength. I only know that the Sky Fox Deathguards are no weaker than any kingdom in the Endless Abyss, and they do not fare poorly even against the Dragon race."

"Moreover, a long time ago, the Sky Fox Deathguard race had a peak Monarch-level expert guarding them. I don't know what their current strength is, and they also have more than ten Monarch-level experts. I don't know much else!"

What the Wood Spirit said was the truth. After all, the Nature Wood People, unless absolutely necessary, rarely left their homeland.

Therefore, their understanding of the native forces in the Endless Abyss remained from many years ago.

However, many years were enough for many things to happen, so it was normal for her not to know.

Upon hearing the Wood Spirit's reply, Xiao Mo frowned. After a moment of contemplation, he continued to ask, "Is this race a fox race? Or some other beast race?"

"Yes! The Sky Fox Deathguards are all fox race, and the fur of their main bodies is entirely silver-white. Therefore, many people also call them Sacred Mountain Silver Foxes!"

The Wood Spirit paused here, glanced at Xiao Mo, and then continued, "In fact, the Nature Wood People have always been on good terms with the Sky Fox Deathguards, and can even be said to have a deep connection!"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mo's eyebrows shot up, and he looked at the Wood Spirit.

The Wood Spirit then explained, "According to the clan's ancient texts, in ancient times, the ancestor of the Nature Wood People, the former Nature Goddess, and the Sky Fox were very good sisters. Therefore, the relationship between the two races has always been very good."

"However, after the invasion of the evil gods from another world and the outbreak of the ancient divine war, the Nature Goddess and the Sky Fox fell one after another. The two races then went their separate ways, though they occasionally maintained contact."

"Therefore, the two races have always maintained a very friendly relationship, which has continued to this day."

"So that's how it is! I understand now!"

After listening to the Wood Spirit's explanation, Xiao Mo laughed with realization.

Firstly, the Sky Fox Deathguards' friendliness towards the Immortal Demon Tribe was out of consideration for the Nature Wood People.

However, more importantly, the Immortal Demon Tribe had now become powerful enough to warrant the Sky Fox Deathguards' serious attention.

Otherwise, purely because of the Nature Wood People's connection, why had they never seen them even once before today?

In this world, all relationships could fade, but only strength was the ultimate basis for speaking.

Secondly, the Sky Fox Deathguard race might have some connection to the Sky Foxes, but they were likely not the legendary Sky Fox clan.

Otherwise, how could the Sky Fox Deathguard race's strength only be comparable to the Dragon race after so many years?

Meanwhile, a hint of doubt arose in the Wood Spirit's heart.

"Lord, why are you suddenly interested in the Sky Fox Deathguard race? Could it be..."

At this point, the Wood Spirit's eyes widened, and she looked at Xiao Mo with a touch of surprise.

"Could it be that Lord is planning to conquer the Sky Fox Deathguard race?"

Seeing the Wood Spirit's astonished look, Xiao Mo smiled faintly.

"What? Is that not possible? Or do you think I don't have the ability?"

Upon hearing Xiao Mo's words, the Wood Spirit's heaving chest rose and fell a few times before she spoke with a solemn expression.

"Lord, you may not know, but the Sky Fox Deathguards possess spatial power, and their overall strength is very formidable, not inferior to the Dragon race! Furthermore, there are nearly seven thousand Sky Fox Deathguards on Sky Fox Sacred Mountain. A rash attack could very likely result in a pyrrhic victory!"

A pyrrhic victory was not an insurmountable defeat.

The Wood Spirit knew very well that with the current strength of the Immortal Demon Tribe, they could definitely conquer Sky Fox Sacred Mountain and annihilate the Sky Fox Deathguards.

However, it was undeniable that if her mother were not to intervene, the Immortal Demon Tribe would suffer considerable casualties.

Hearing this, Xiao Mo looked at the Wood Spirit playfully and asked, "Then tell me, what is the best course of action?"

Seeing that Xiao Mo was asking for her opinion, the Wood Spirit pondered for a moment before quickly bowing respectfully.

"Lord, I am willing to go to Sky Fox Sacred Mountain myself to persuade the Sky Fox Deathguards. This would be the best method!"

"If this method proves unfeasible, then perhaps... a direct military conquest would be necessary!"

Upon hearing the Wood Spirit's suggestion, Xiao Mo smiled and shook his head, saying, "If it's just about convincing the Sky Fox Deathguard race to surrender, you shouldn't go. You are not the most suitable candidate!"

As soon as the Wood Spirit heard Xiao Mo say this, she became anxious.

"Lord, I am the priestess of the Nature Wood People, and I should be the most suitable candidate!"

The Nature Wood People were on good terms with the Sky Fox Deathguards, and she was the priestess of the Nature Wood People, with strength reaching the peak Monarch level.

Therefore, she should be the most suitable person to go to Sky Fox Sacred Mountain.

Seeing the Wood Spirit's eagerness, Xiao Mo found it somewhat amusing.

He decided to tease her no longer and spoke directly, "I already have someone in mind who is more suitable than you!"

"Who?"

The Wood Spirit blurted out reflexively.

As soon as the words fell, a ripple appeared in the void, and a graceful figure emerged from it, holding a purplish-green fruit about the size of a baby's fist.