"My lord, we realize our mistake, and we humbly ask for your forgiveness."

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader pleaded in terror: "It has been hundreds of thousands of years since a legendary divine beast appeared in the Demon Realm, so we didn’t believe that you possess a Divine Beast Bloodline."

"That is why we intended to test you. We have offended you greatly and hope you will forgive us."

The Frenzied Leopard Race Leader also pleaded in terror: "My lord, we will never dare again. We beg you to spare us this time."

"We humbly ask for your forgiveness!" The elders of both clans knelt and begged for mercy.

Now that it was certain the Ice Phoenix truly possessed the legendary Divine Beast Bloodline, they dared not offend, much less rebel, for they were completely unable to resist.

Seeing both race leaders plead so fearfully, the Ice Phoenix thought to herself: "This is the perfect opportunity to subdue these two major races."

The Ice Phoenix gave a cold snort and said icily: "I can give you a chance, but you must follow my orders."

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader and the Frenzied Leopard Race Leader exchanged looks, then respectfully said in unison: "Please give your orders, my lord, and we shall comply."

The Ice Phoenix said expressionlessly: "I offer you two paths: first, I kill you now; second, from this day forward, your two races must submit to me without any thought of rebellion."

"Submit?" The Ghost Rat Elder’s face turned ashen as he thought: "These two races are Ancient Races, and their race leaders have achieved a peak stage of Demon Venerable cultivation. Will they submit?"

The Fire Qilin laughed joyfully: "This little phoenix’s idea is not bad. If you don’t submit, you’ll surely die today."

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader and the Frenzied Leopard Race Leader exchanged looks again. Though they were inwardly reluctant, faced with the Ice Phoenix’s Divine Beast Bloodline, they dared not defy her and could only nod in agreement.

The Ice Phoenix continued: "I know your two races are Ancient Races with formidable strength, but as long as you remain loyal, I will not treat you poorly."

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader respectfully said: "Rest assured, my lord, we will remain loyal."

The Frenzied Leopard Race Leader also respectfully said: "We are willing to serve you."

The Ice Phoenix added: "I know you may still have some discontent, but as long as you remain loyal, I will not treat you poorly. However, if you dare have any treacherous thoughts, you are well aware of the consequences."

"Rest assured, my lord, we will not be of two minds." The two race leaders replied respectfully.

The Ice Phoenix nodded in satisfaction: "Very well, go back and reorganize your people, and be ready at any time to follow my commands."

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader and the Frenzied Leopard Race Leader respectfully said: "Yes, my lord."

Having said that, they hurriedly left with their people.

On the way back, both the Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader and the Frenzied Leopard Race Leader looked grim.

Mighty Ancient Races, yet now they must submit to someone else, which they found impossible to accept.

If not for the Ice Phoenix possessing a Divine Beast Bloodline, they would never submit.

A Nine Nether Green Python Elder frowned and asked: "Race Leader, do we really have to follow that woman’s orders? Must we truly submit to her?"

The Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader’s expression darkened, and he ground his teeth angrily: "The Divine Beast Bloodline is too overpowering; we cannot resist. But if she thinks she can make us submit, she is dreaming. We can only endure for now."

The Frenzied Leopard Race Leader narrowed his old eyes and said coldly: "Let’s wait and see. If there’s an opportunity, we will first eliminate her and then devour her Divine Beast Bloodline."

"This way, we also have a chance to possess a Divine Beast Bloodline. Then, our two races would definitely dominate the entire Demon Realm."

"A Divine Beast Bloodline?" A flash of greed and desire appeared in the Nine Nether Green Python Race Leader’s eyes.

The legendary Divine Beast Bloodline, who wouldn’t want it?

Of course.

Obtaining a Divine Beast Bloodline is no easy feat, and one might even lose their life.

Watching the strong figures of the two major races leave.

The Giant Ape worriedly said: "Little Phoenix, they are unlikely to be willing to submit."

"It doesn’t matter." The Ice Phoenix replied indifferently with a smile: "There are so many powerful races in the Demon Realm. If they don’t want to submit, there are others that will." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Besides, they have already agreed to submit. If they only put on a show, I will definitely not spare them."

The Divine Beast Bloodline can completely suppress peak stage Demon Venerable powerhouses, so the Ice Phoenix wasn’t worried about these two major races betraying her.

The Fire Qilin wasn’t worried at all and said with a laugh: "Little Phoenix is right; in the face of the Divine Beast Bloodline, they dare not act rashly."

The Ice Phoenix chuckled softly and said: "Clan Leader of the Ghost Rat Race, four Demon Ancestors, the issue is resolved, and I should depart for the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race now."

The Ghost Rat Clan Leader nodded with a smile: "Travel safely, my lord."

"My lord, may I return now?" The Demon Wolf Race Leader cautiously asked.

The Ice Phoenix said coldly: "There is nothing more for you; you may leave now."

However.

At this moment.

A member of the Ghost Rat Race hurried over to report respectfully: "Clan Leader, there is a major issue deep within the Demon Soul Mountain Range."

The Ghost Rat Clan Leader frowned and asked: "What major issue?"

The Ice Phoenix and the four Demon Ancestors looked at the Ghost Rat clansman.

The clansman respectfully replied: "According to the latest information our race has gathered from deep within, the Flood Dragon Race, Bloodthirsty Scorpion Race, Soul-devouring Centipede Demon Race, and several other powerful races are currently planning to besiege the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race."

"Besiege the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race?" The Ice Phoenix’s face changed dramatically.

The Giant Ape angrily raged: "So many powerful races besieging the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race, and the Flood Dragon Race Leader is a Demigod powerhouse. This is bullying; it’s shameless!"

The Ghost Rat Clan Leader frowned gravely: "They are likely targeting the Infinite Golden Crow."

The clansman respectfully reported: "Clan Leader, the Infinite Golden Crow is merely secondary. The real goal of the Flood Dragon Race and others is to annihilate the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race. According to intelligence brought back by our people, the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race Leader’s bloodline suddenly grew in power tenfold, posing a significant threat to them, compelling them to eliminate this threat."

"The Flood Dragon Race and others secretly captured members of the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race to threaten their Race Leader, which is why they dared to unite against the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race."

The Ice Phoenix immediately looked at the Demon Wolf Race Leader and urgently said: "You can’t go back yet; take me to the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race immediately!"

"What?" The Demon Wolf Race Leader was terrified out of his wits and said in horror: "My lord, the Flood Dragon Race is one of the Demon Realm’s overlords, incredibly powerful, even stronger than the Frenzied Leopard Race."

"Moreover, there are the Bloodthirsty Scorpion Race, Soul-devouring Centipede Demon Race, and other powerful races. If we go, we’re as good as dead; we can’t save the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race."

"Say one more word, and I’ll kill you right now!" The Ice Phoenix threatened angrily.

"Yes, yes, yes!" The Demon Wolf Race Leader nodded repeatedly, scared out of his mind.

The Demon Wolf Race Leader secretly regretted not running away sooner.

To save his life, the Demon Wolf Race Leader had no choice but to lead the Ice Phoenix swiftly to the Heaven-Devouring Fox Race.

The Ice Phoenix’s face was icy as she frowned and thought to herself: "I hope we make it in time."