Shen Chumo's expression was serious as he looked directly at Chu Fu and slowly said, "Princess, as the princess of the Beast Realm, we humans should also be considered your subjects, but what has your royal family ever done for us humans?"

"You can use such a disgusting place as a place for amusement, and use our deaths as fodder for your conversation."

There, humans are manipulated like ants, any resistance met with ruthless suppression, while you orcs sit high on the stands, laughing and enjoying the thrill of the bloodshed.

Chu Fu looked embarrassed. "This... I... really don't know."

Shen Chumo stared intently at Chu Fu with piercing eyes. "Not quite clear? Humans have a low status in the Beast Realm, performing the most arduous labor, yet they can only obtain meager resources."

"Don't you realize that you could be accused of various crimes and punished if you're not careful?"

Chu Fu was speechless, choked with sarcasm.

Shen Chumo sneered, "You've always touted that the strong rule, so if that's the case, then it's my own ability to take over the Spirit Lake. If you're so capable, then take it back. Otherwise, I guarantee that anyone who tries to bully me will suffer the consequences."

Chu Fu was stunned by Shen Chumo's gaze, her heart pounding. She suddenly realized that perhaps this human's ability to snatch the Spirit Lake from among so many families was not just a coincidence or luck.

Rather, it is because she possesses strength and strategy far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Shen Chumo stood there, radiating an invisible sense of oppression—a powerful aura forged through countless hardships and struggles in adversity.

In her gaze toward Chu Fu, there was no trace of timidity, only firmness and determination, as if she were declaring to the whole world that she, Shen Chumo, was fearless.

After logging off, Chu Fu hurriedly went to another bedroom.

Seeing that the bedchamber was empty, she grabbed a servant who was sweeping and asked, "Where is the Crown Prince?"

The servant was startled by Chu Fu's sudden action, almost dropping the broom in his hand. He hurriedly replied respectfully, "Your Highness, the First Prince went out early this morning. He said he went to the Spirit Lake and seems to be preparing for something important. I don't know the specifics."

"Understood, you go down."

Chu Fu frowned, surprised that her brother had moved so quickly. After talking with Shen Chumo, she realized that they had all underestimated her.

Chu Fu sighed and looked up at the sky. But she heard that her brother had brought an entire army with him this time. Even if that human was powerful, could he possibly hold his own?

However, she also had a vague worry. Since Shen Chumo could make the Spirit Lake recognize him as its master, he might have some hidden methods. If the two sides clashed and both were severely injured, the Beast Domain would be in real danger when facing the combined forces of the Heavenly Domain and the Sea Domain.

...

Meanwhile, Pei Yan also received the news.

"My lord, the First Prince has already led his team to Linghu. I heard that they are piloting the latest Type 2 Combat Aircraft, which is very well equipped."

Pei Yan frowned slightly, tapping the chess piece lightly against his palm.

"It seems the royal family is determined to win this time. However, Shen Chumo is not someone to be trifled with. Her strength is now unfathomable. If these two sides really start fighting, the situation may get out of control."

"Master, should we do something?" the guard asked, looking up.

Pei Yan's eyes were indifferent. Although he had indeed liked Shen Chumo in the past, that liking had faded considerably after Shen Chumo schemed against him.

He is inherently a selfish and cold-hearted person, and right now, he is more concerned about his own interests.

After a moment of contemplation, Pei Yan slowly spoke: "Keep a close eye on the situation at Linghu Lake. If the situation changes, come back and report to me immediately."

"Yes, Master." The guard acknowledged the order and quickly withdrew to make arrangements.

Pei Yan sat back down at the chessboard, looking at the black and white pieces, but his thoughts drifted far away.

He pondered whether he could profit from a mutually destructive conflict between the royal family and Shen Chumo, and expand his own power.

At this moment, on the shore of Ling Lake, the atmosphere between the eldest prince Chu Lin and Shen Chu Mo became increasingly tense.

Hundreds of aircraft completely blocked out the sky outside Linghu Lake, allowing sunlight to filter through the gaps between them, creating streaks of light and shadow that reflected on the shimmering surface of the lake.

The aircraft shimmered with a mysterious light; it was the most advanced defensive and offensive array in the Beast Domain, and once activated, its power was astonishing.

Chu Lin stood on the deck of the Combat Type 2 aircraft, dressed in magnificent armor and holding a long spear, looking imposing. The soldiers behind him were on high alert, their eyes filled with hostility towards Shen Chumo.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, fixed on Shen Chumo, and he shouted loudly, "Shen Chumo, today is your deadline to hand over the Spirit Lake. Don't make any more futile struggles!"

Shen Chumo remained calm, her spiritual energy flowing around her, forming a faint halo.

She stared directly at the eldest prince, showing no sign of weakness: "Enough with the nonsense, let's fight if you want."

As she spoke, spiritual energy surged around her, and the waters of the spirit lake rippled in response, as if echoing her will.

Chu Lin frowned slightly upon seeing the changes in the Spirit Lake.

He had never known that the Spirit Lake could possess its own sentience in all these years in the Beast Realm. The An family was truly useless, wasting such a precious treasure of heaven and earth.

"Hmph, so what if the Spirit Lake acknowledges you as its master? My beast realm army is here, are we afraid of you?"

Although Chu Lin was shocked, he still didn't take Shen Chumo seriously. He waved his hand, and all the aircraft instantly entered combat mode, with blue laser cannons aimed at the barrier of the spirit lake.

"I'll give you one last chance." Chu Lin glanced at the humans in the Spirit Lake. "If you hand over the Spirit Lake, I promise to treat you and these humans well. Isn't what you all want a piece of land of your own?"

"I can carve out a piece of land in the Beast Realm for you, so you can live and work in peace there. What do you say?"

Chu Lin's tone carried an undeniable arrogance, as if this was the greatest favor he could bestow.

Shen Chumo sneered, her eyes full of disdain: "Your Highness, your generosity is truly overwhelming."

"You orcs, hypocritical and sanctimonious, who oppress humans so cruelly every day, and now you think you can appease us with a piece of land? Do you think I'll believe you? I won't hand over Spirit Lake. If you have the guts, come and take it!"

Shen Chumo's spiritual power surged even more violently, and the waters of the Spirit Lake seemed to be infected by her emotions, stirring up huge waves several meters high and making a series of roars.

Chu Lin was thoroughly enraged by Shen Chumo's words. His facial muscles twitched slightly as he roared, "You ignorant fool! Since that's how it is, don't blame me for being ruthless. Attack!"

With Chu Lin's command, the laser cannons on the aircraft fired simultaneously once again, and beams of blue light rained down on the trembling screen beneath the Spirit Lake.

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