Seeing this, anyone with discerning eyes would know that these words, while sounding like a concession, were actually a threat.
If Ao Yuan truly refused to retreat and angered them, they wouldn't hesitate to fight him, even if it meant their deaths. However, Ao Yuan would definitely not emerge unscathed.
"Just you lot?"
Ao Yuan chuckled. He didn't even spare a glance at the locust-like swarm of mantis monsters, let alone a few times their number.
Did they really think being stronger than the "Bangzi" nation allowed them to negotiate with him?
Shaking his head, Ao Yuan calmly said, "I'll say it one last time."
"Go back to wherever you crawled out from!"
"This is not a place you can meddle with!"
Upon hearing this, the giant mantis monster's expression darkened. "Are you truly determined to exterminate us?"
"Although our strength is inferior to yours, we are by no means comparable to the natives here!"
Ao Yuan coldly retorted, "If you wish to fight, then by all means, try!"
"See if I can annihilate all of you in one go!"
Hearing this, the giant mantis monster's gaze towards Ao Yuan was filled with killing intent.
"Is it not possible to take a step back?" he asked word by word.
As he spoke, his entire body tensed, poised for action.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Countless mantis monsters flew around him, their wings emitting a thunderous hum.
Their imposing presence was undeniable.
And their actions clearly stated their intentions.
If Ao Yuan let them leave, they would let this matter go.
But if he expected them to abandon this place rich in spiritual energy, they would fight to the death!
They didn't seek to kill Ao Yuan, only to tear a piece of flesh from him!
"Threaten me? You are not worthy?"
Ao Yuan scoffed, completely disregarding the mantis monsters before him.
Did an elephant need to care about ants?
What if there were many ants?
They could be crushed with a single foot!
"Roar!"
Enraged, the giant mantis monster roared and swung its scythe-like arms. "Charge!"
Buzz buzz buzz!
Instantly, countless mantis monsters launched their assault, a swarm darkening the sky as they charged towards Ao Yuan.
This scene made the "Bangzi" nation's citizens shiver below.
No one knew better than them how strong these mantis monsters were.
Especially their sickle-like limbs, thin like delicate wings, yet their sharpness and hardness were enough to inspire terror.
"Do you think sheer numbers will win?"
Seeing the surging tide of mantis monsters, Ao Yuan's gaze became even more contemptuous.
"Aoo!"
Ao Yuan let out a resounding roar, a deafening cry that shook the heavens!
Instantly.
Pat pat pat!
The mantis monsters in mid-air, before they could even reach Ao Yuan, felt as if a colossal mountain had crushed them, falling straight down from the sky.
In the blink of an eye, there wasn't a single mantis monster left in the air.
On the ground, however, they were piled up like a carpet of mantis monsters!
The only one still standing was the giant mantis monster.
But even he, his legs trembled.
His ferocious aura rapidly diminished, leaving him devoid of his former kingly demeanor!
Witnessing this scene, the citizens and soldiers of the "Bangzi" nation were utterly stunned.
They had always known Ao Yuan was strong, but they never had a concrete concept of just how strong he was.
Until now.
They finally understood the true extent of Ao Yuan's might!
With just a single roar, all the mantis monsters that had previously instilled fear and dashed their hopes had collapsed!
Who could resist such power?
Some even secretly took out their phones to record.
Inside the highest building of the "Bangzi" nation.
Watching the horrifying scene through the floor-to-ceiling window, Han Yibang's mouth gaped like a dustpan.
Shock!
Utterly shocking!
Unparalleled shock!
At this moment, he was immensely glad that he had sought Ao Yuan's help in their time of crisis.
But as glad as he was, he was also filled with regret.
What madness had possessed him before!
He had failed to secure a powerful beast like Ao Yuan.
And had constantly gone against him.
It was fortunate that Ao Yuan hadn't held it against him.
Otherwise, the "Bangzi" nation would have already... been utterly destroyed!
At this moment.
The giant mantis monster looked at the scene around him, his pupils constricting.
He stared at Ao Yuan in mid-air, a mixture of shock and fear in his eyes.
Strong!
This was truly too powerful!
From this, he instantly understood that Ao Yuan was beyond his ability to resist.
His own cultivation realm was merely early stage Linghai. Based on the power Ao Yuan had displayed, he believed Ao Yuan's realm far surpassed his, reaching the Tong Ling realm!
Where had such a monster from the Tong Ling realm come from?
Based on his understanding of the spiritual energy in this world, it would take at least another month to attract a Tong Ling realm expert!
And to be discovered by a Tong Ling realm expert would likely take three to five years, if not more.
How could he have appeared here now?
"Your Excellency!"
"Shall I and my subordinates retreat immediately?"
"I will return to my small world now!"
Saying this, the giant mantis monster turned to leave.
He truly dared not linger here any longer; Ao Yuan was far too terrifying.
"You want to leave now?"
However, he hadn't taken many steps before Ao Yuan's chilling voice suddenly echoed, "Is it that easy?"
"Since you dared to attack me, you must face the consequences!"
As soon as the words fell.
The next moment!
Ao Yuan gently struck out with his claw. Before it even landed, a torrential force surged forth.
Powerful energy fluctuations erupted.
The immense pressure caused the surrounding void to tremble slightly.
Seeing the might Ao Yuan wielded before even launching his attack, the citizens and soldiers of the "Bangzi" nation were filled with awe.
The giant mantis monster, however, trembled all over, his face draining of color.
"If you can withstand this strike."
"Then I shall forgive your disrespect!"
With those words, Ao Yuan violently swept his claw down towards the giant mantis monster.
Boom boom boom!
As the claw descended, the surrounding space was compressed, emitting explosive sounds.
A vast dragon's might swept across heaven and earth, instilling an urge to submit in all living beings present.
"Roar!"
Facing this strike, the giant mantis monster's heart was filled with alarm, and the aura of death instantly enveloped him.
But perhaps realizing escape was futile, the giant mantis monster, suppressing his fear, let out a series of roars.
The next moment.
He opened his mouth and bellowed, mustering all his strength, attempting to resist the attack.
He believed that with his own power, he could withstand this strike from Ao Yuan.
And if he could withstand it, it would be a win-win situation, allowing him to safely return to his own world.
This was the only way he could see to break free from the predicament!
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