There were so many things revealed within that brief conversation between the Green Sky Serpent and Kirin. Kirin could delay labor, and the fact that the Green Sky Serpent existed even in the great war against the demon was new information for Tang Shaoyang. That meant the Green Sky Serpent was not a figure that appeared out of nowhere.

The night suddenly brightened as a bright light descended from the rock mountain. The light illuminated the surroundings as most of the beastmen looked away from the bright light.

Tang Shaoyang's eyes locked on the figure. He finally got to see Kirin, and it did not look like what he imagined before. Kirin had the head of a dragon with a long neck, a pair of whiskers, a pair of horns protruding backward from above its eyebrow, and scales covered its body.

However, it looked different from what Aki told him. Aki said Kirin was a descendant of a Divine Ox and a Dragon, but he could not see the characteristics of an Ox. This Kirin was more like a horse than an ox to him. The golden crest went from its head to the back until it reached the golden tail. It looked like a horse with a dragon's head instead of an ox with a hoof that was also similar to a horse.

On top of that, the size was not as big as he thought. It was around three meters tall with a buffed body. It floated and looked down at the Green Sky Serpent. "I don't know how you find out about me giving birth, but you still can't defeat me even at my weakest moment."

"Buhahahaha…" The Green Sky Serpent burst out in laughter. "If it was before, then you can say that, but I have reached Legend Rank now. Even if you are Demi-God Rank, I can still kill you, since you are in the weakest moment in your life."

Kirin said nothing to that claim. It observed the enemy force silently in return and its eyes fell on the Abyss Sabre.

Tang Shaoyang did the same. He frowned too as none of the two sides started to fight. 'Why do they keep talking? Just fight already.'

'But Jet, I think we know the reason Kirin does not help you and your tribe. She was pregnant, and I think she delayed giving birth because of the conflict between the Abyss Tribe. But why is she giving birth now?'

Jet did not give his response to Tang Shaoyang's conjecture, but he could feel the conflicted emotion in the Abyss Raven's heart.

'Moreover, it was an internal conflict of the tribe under her patron. She could not take one side, and it was a conflict that had to be solved by the tribe, not her. Of course, this is just my view about the whole situation. I will still kill Kirin since it will benefit my cause.'

The existence of the Guardian Beasts would be an obstacle for him to conquer the entire forest. The tribes would unite and work together with the Guardian Beast to fight him if he did not get rid of the Guardian Beasts first. This was a golden chance to get rid of both the Guardian Beasts.

After a long silence between the two sides, Kirin finally opened her mouth again. "Are you sure about that, Suvan? I don't think you can kill me with my Master here." As she spoke, Kalliyan looked in a certain direction.

Green Sky Serpent and Igor followed Kirin's gaze, who was looking at the biggest tree. Suvan was scanning the tree with his sharp gaze. The same for Igor. He observed the tree. The Master of Kirin, if that was the truth, then this master was very strong. They had to be cautious.

Tang Shaoyang was surprised by the sudden change in the situation. He was sure that Kirin was talking about him. With everyone looking at him, Tang Shaoyang could no longer remain hidden. Of course, he had a way to escape from here. He could just switch places with one of the Troll Warlords. However, it would take time to return here.

'What does she mean by Master? We have never met before…' Soon Tang Shaoyang realized what happened. 'Kirin can feel my presence from the start, and she forces me to join her side to fight with her by saying I am her Master. A smart beast.'

'Hah, I am underestimating the Legend Rank Beast's sense. It seems she has found me out since the start.'

Since he was being found out, Tang Shaoyang came out of the biggest tree. He floated to the air with [Sky Walk]. He ignored the gazes of the beastmen around him as his eyes met with Kirin's eyes. Without saying anything, his figure flashed toward Kirin's side. He floated a head above Kirin.

"Kneel!" As he said that, Tang Shaoyang let out his aura to burst out. [King of Beast] and [Slayer Domination] aura filled the atmosphere. Kalliyan was taken aback by the fierce aura. She almost followed the man's order to kneel, but she managed to hold back.

The same for Igor and the Green Sky Serpent. The two were surprised by the unknown figure that suddenly appeared. The two exchanged glances, inquired to each other if they knew this unknown figure. Igor shook his head, meaning he did not know who this man was.

"Who are you?" Suvan could not hold back and ask.

"Didn't you hear her? I am her Master apparently." Tang Shaoyang turned around and grinned at the gigantic snake.

"What are you doing? Why don't you kneel? Am I your Master?" He then looked back at Kirin's golden eyes. Fury could be seen in her eyes, but she did not unleash her fury at him.

'Listen to me, human! What about we make a deal instead? Help me fight this group, and I owe you a favor.' Tang Shaoyang suddenly heard Kirin's voice in his head. Yet another surprise, but he smiled at Kirin. Since he did not know how to speak to Kirin's head, he said it aloud.

"A favor from Kirin? That might be tempting for the others, but not for me." Tang Shaoyang smirked at Kirin. "Since I came here alone, that meant I was confident to get away from here unscathed. Don't try to fool me with your favor. I am here to kill you. You should know that by now."

"Don't you dare to ignore me, Human!" Suvan let out an angry roar as he was being ignored. Clearly, the human and the Kirin were having a conversation and ignored him.

"Hoho, look who's angry, the snake." Tang Shaoyang let out a chuckle and looked Kalliyan in the eyes. "You don't have much time, Kalliyan. Let's make a lifetime companion pact or we will have three ways of battle. I don't mind either way."

Kalliyan was shocked to hear that from the human's mouth. She was Legend Rank and the Green Sky Serpent was also Legend Rank. How could the man be so bold to challenge both of them? Sure, the man looked strong, but she was sure the man was not even Legend Rank. She could tell that by the man's aura. However, she perceived a familiar aura from the man, the Dragon's aura.

Kalliyan looked at Tang Shaoyang and looked at the back of Tang Shaoyang. Just like Suvan said, she was at his weakest moment. It would take a week for her to recover. The best bet was to work together with this human to beat Green Sky Serpent and his armies. She had little time to make a decision, but the image of her children crossed in her head.

[The Kirin is willing to form a lifetime Companion Pact with you? (Accept) (Decline)]

Tang Shaoyang grinned ear to ear when he heard the notification. He did not have to kill the Guardian. This way worked as well. The thought of making the Guardian Beast his companion never crossed his mind because he knew the Guardian Beast was too prideful to accept the contract. However, this was a rare moment when he could force the Kirin to sign the lifetime companion pact. He accepted it without hesitation.

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Name: Kalliyan

Race: Beast - Kirin

Affiliation: Tang Empire - Tang Shaoyang's Companion

Evolution: Legend Rank

Level: 3119

Skill: [???]

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He did not know why he could not see her skills, but he could ask that later.

[You have formed a lifetime Companion Pact with The Kirin!]

[Please name your companion!]

"Name? Do you like your current name, or do you want a new name?" Tang Shaoyang asked the Kirin.

"I like my current name, Master." Kalliyan knelt to Tang Shaoyang.

After saying that, Kalliyan's forehead shone brightly. That light shot toward Tang Shaoyang's forehead. That was an indication that the contract was formally established. This was an unexpected gain, but he did not have to celebrate for this, as he had to fight the remaining Guardian Beast.

"Wrath, it's time for you to go to work!" Tang Shaoyang nudged the sleeping Golden Dragon on his shoulder. The Golden Dragon woke up and opened its eyes. He looked around before his golden eyes fell on the gigantic creature.

"That thing is still stronger than me though, Master." The Golden Dragon admitted openly.

"That's my prey. You just need to kill its underlings." He pointed at Igor and the Dark Tribe's force.

Swoosh!

"They would be nice prey for my next evolution." Wrath flapped his wings, flew up. In the air, his body enlarged and returned to its original form.