Satellite footage was quickly retrieved by the staff.
Upon seeing the image, all the staff members, including Elder Long, had a drastic change in expression.
Within the footage.
The azure sky was as black as if ink had been spilled.
And at the center of the frame, a monstrous, ferocious serpent was visible.
Its body was covered in dense scales, and it had eight heads!
Even though it was only through the screen, everyone could still feel an incredibly oppressive aura washing over them.
This was the Yamata no Orochi!
An aura unique to deities!
And below the Yamata no Orochi, there was a human figure.
This figure also exuded boundless power, creating an oppression for the onlookers that was no less than that of the Yamata no Orochi.
"This... judging by the Yamata no Orochi's appearance, this visitor is clearly not here with good intentions!"
Elder Long's gaze fell upon the human figure, and he asked in a deep voice, "As for him, do any of you recognize who he is?"
The staff members near Elder Long all focused on the human figure.
After a moment of hesitation, all the staff members shook their heads.
It was clear they did not recognize this mysterious strong individual.
"Elder Long, I think he bears a slight resemblance to... our Guardian Beast."
Suddenly, a staff member hesitated and offered an uncertain answer.
Ao Yuan!
Everyone's hearts jolted, and they carefully scrutinized the human figure.
Before Ao Yuan was mentioned, no one had thought of him.
Now that he was brought up.
Indeed, there were some slight similarities.
However, they had seen Ao Yuan in his human form before.
Ao Yuan's human form had horns, but this figure in front of them, apart from a facial resemblance to Ao Yuan, had no other similarities.
"It shouldn't be him, should it?" a staff member questioned.
"I don't think so either. The Guardian Beast hasn't appeared for over a month. How could this be him?"
"If it were him, the Demon Court would have news by now."
At these words, the staff member who had spoken hesitantly began to doubt again.
Because what was said made perfect sense.
Elder Long shook his head and suddenly said, "Regardless, no matter who he is."
"He is ultimately acting on behalf of our Great Xia. If necessary, we must do everything we can to protect him!"
Upon hearing this, the numerous staff members nodded.
"They're fighting again!"
Just then, as a voice rang out, everyone held their breath and fell silent.
Simultaneously, their gazes locked onto the satellite footage.
If this mysterious strong individual could win, that would be the best outcome.
But if he couldn't win, or even showed signs of defeat.
They would act immediately, utilizing the resources of Great Xia to protect him to the greatest extent possible.
At this very moment.
Within the scene that garnered so much attention.
The eight pairs of vertical pupils of the Yamata no Orochi were all fixed on Ao Yuan.
The aura emanating from its body grew increasingly potent with the passage of time.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, the Yamata no Orochi let out a roar, and then launched its most ferocious attack on Ao Yuan.
One of its eight heads instantly transformed into a black light and lunged towards Ao Yuan, its gaping maw appearing as if it would swallow him whole.
Its mouth was as large as a black hole, eclipsing the sun and covering the sky.
It seemed as though the entire world had darkened.
Whether it was those watching the satellite footage or those present at the scene, their bodies involuntarily trembled.
"He still has seven heads on the side, preventing the mysterious strong individual from making any subsequent moves!"
Someone's utterance plunged everyone into a wave of despair.
Unanimously, their gazes fell upon Ao Yuan.
Could he do it?
Could he withstand this snake head, and could he withstand the counter-attacks of the remaining seven heads?
Hiss...
At the same time, as the Yamata no Orochi charged forward, a divine aura descended with a thunderous roar, its presence piercing the heavens, as if it could alter the very colors of ghosts and gods.
Just as it was about to engulf Ao Yuan.
Buzz~~~
A wave-like ripple emanated from Ao Yuan's surroundings.
Wherever the ripple passed, it turned a deep blue, as if one had fallen into an endless ocean.
*Splat!*
The head of the Yamata no Orochi collided with this ripple, yet it could not advance any further.
"What!"
The onlookers watching the satellite footage were shocked by this sight.
Incredible.
It was truly unbelievable.
This mysterious strong individual was far more powerful than they had ever known.
This single move alone was enough to awe ordinary people.
And he hadn't even moved.
Even the Yamata no Orochi, the instigator of all this, was somewhat stunned.
Although it had appeared as one head before, and it was still one head now.
As all its heads manifested, the power it could unleash was vastly different.
Yet, it was so easily repelled.
"It's always been you attacking! It's time for me to make a move."
Suddenly, the human figure raised its head, a sharp glint flashing in its eyes.
Following that.
His figure vanished.
"Argh!"
The Yamata no Orochi suddenly let out a tragic roar.
Something seemed to fly out from its massive head.
Upon closer inspection, what had flown out was none other than the venomous fangs of the Yamata no Orochi's head!
"So strong!"
Witnessing this scene, the crowd felt a surge of trepidation.
Simultaneously, they relaxed somewhat and began to watch with intense focus.
From this display, they understood that this mysterious strong individual might be even more formidable than the Yamata no Orochi!
At this moment, on the scene.
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
The Yamata no Orochi swayed its colossal body, glaring menacingly at Ao Yuan.
Its fangs had been broken, and boundless anger had already risen within its heart.
"What are you looking at?" Ao Yuan stared directly at the Yamata no Orochi, completely unfazed by the aura it displayed.
As he spoke, Ao Yuan disappeared again.
When he reappeared, he was already in the air, at the same void as the Yamata no Orochi.
*Bang!*
Ao Yuan raised his hand, forming a fist, and powerfully struck the head of the Yamata no Orochi.
*Boom!*
A world-shattering explosion instantly erupted.
This head of the Yamata no Orochi was sent flying backward.
"Roar!"
"Hahaha! You make a decent punching bag!"
Taking advantage of the Yamata no Orochi's pained cries, Ao Yuan did not stop. His figure flickered, transforming into a golden light, and he instantly caught up to the head of the Yamata no Orochi.
At this moment.
Small specks of flowing red light emanated from his entire body.
The red light attached itself to his fists, and he rained blow after blow upon the snake's head.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!*
Sparks flew as the Yamata no Orochi wailed incessantly, completely unable to resist.
And as it was being beaten, the originally ferocious snake head rapidly began to swell.
Within a few seconds, its original appearance was completely unrecognizable.
It looked like a pig's head!
Ao Yuan seemed to be enjoying himself.
He did not stop there, continuing to deliver punch after punch in rapid succession.
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