Chapter 1265 - Red Lights (1) (2/2)

Head Tudo looked upon this scene emotionlessly while Head Simia had an odd glint hidden behind his hairy face.

Seeing the way things were going, the right choice was clearly to pressure Dyon instead of Head Arie. It was almost as though they hadn't seen the Ira Warrior's response at all.

”I'm not sure what you came here for child, but the Celestial Beasts don't move at the whim of humans, especially not humans as unqualified as you.” Head Tudo spoke slowly.

Dyon tilted his head in confusion. ”Move for? Didn't I say that even if you got on your knees and begged me you wouldn't be allowed entrance into my kingdom? I don't have room for cowards among my subordinates.”

Head Simia erupted into a monkey-like laughter. It was so unbridled and without logic that he really did seem to morph into an animal for that moment.

”Foolish.” Head Tudo slowly shook her head in disdain. ”This isn't a man who could lead anything. Your daughter has made a terrible choice.”

Dyon's expression darkened. ”Keep my master's name out of your old, wrinkled mouth. If you piss me off, I'll help you put that other foot in the grave.”

”How dare you threaten Head Tudo!” The two Apprentice Scholars behind the old woman, each wearing a smaller turtle shell of their own stepped forward with an anger that didn't match their previous scholarly appearance.

Head Tudo stretched out a wrinkled hand that, quite frankly, looked like nothing more than dead skin hanging from a skeleton. ”Mind your emotions.”

Her voice was slow and calm, filled with the vicissitudes of life. With just three words, she quelled the fire that burned within them.

”You are unqualified to lead. Not only is your talent poor, you have no ability to understand the situation you are in. Did you really believe that just because Head Arie is acting confident, that she can truly deal with all three of us without issue? If you did, you are more foolish than I believed.

”You've entered a hostile territory, yet you don't lower your head, you don't seek to negotiate, nor do you show any signs of adaptation abilities. How could you possibly be worthy of leading us?

”I, myself, won't stoop so low as to attack you, the dispositions of the ape and tiger are much different than mine while the person your confidence stems from can only deal with one of them.”

Dyon shook his head. ”There are nine fools here, each seemingly more stupid than the last. Especially the old woman who is supposed to embody wisdom, yet can't analyze what's right in front of her. As a grandson, what kind of useless bastard would I be if I needed my grandmother to step in and protect me?

”In fact, if my Granny Celest is standing on the ground, it's best you follow suit.”