In the Demon Beast Dynasty, the ten great clans each occupied a territory and established the ten Holy Lands. However, upon closer observation, it can be seen that these ten Holy Lands form a circular arrangement around a single center.

At the center of this area, there is no race living here, only a lush, verdant primal forest. This is not only a sanctuary for humans but also a haven for demon beasts.

This place is known as the Divine Tree Domain. Its diameter exceeds 200,000 kilometers, which is also the farthest distance the vines of the Divine Tree can extend. On the vast Haotian Continent, a 200,000-kilometer-diameter area isn't much, but this range marks the farthest reach of the Divine Tree's attacks, which is terrifying indeed.

Anyone, whether human or demon beast, attempting to enter the Divine Tree Domain would face attacks from the Divine Tree. However, there is a gap left, as if it's a special entrance reserved by the Divine Tree for demon beasts. Through this entrance, one can reach the core area of the Divine Tree and pick those Energy Dew drops.

The only requirement is not to be greedy, or else the consequences would be dire.

To monopolize the supply of these Energy Dew drops, each of the ten great clans stationed a Demon Saint here. One reason is to prevent other races or humans from sneaking in and stealing, while the other is as a means of mutual deterrence and balance.

Among the ten clans of demon beasts on the Haotian Continent, besides the Liekong Qingtian Beast, there are also the Primordial Demon Ape, Ice Flame Demon Phoenix, Thunderbolt Holy Python, Earth-shaking Divine Ox, Woodland Dragon Turtle, Dark Void Beast, Spirit-winged Tiger, Heavenly Puppet Beast, and Wild Bear Beast.

The strength of the ten great clans is nearly equal. Throughout history, many racial wars have erupted, but in the end, none were able to defeat the other. There used to be a Nine-tailed Spirit Fox, but due to a 'bug', they were dethroned, and the Wild Bear Beast clan replaced them.

The ten Demon Saints from different clans sit cross-legged at this entrance daily, meditating and honing their skills. Although they don't get along, decades of cohabitation have made their private relationships quite harmonious. Aside from occasional bickering, there's almost nothing to pass their boring days.

"This year, the Divine Tree seems exceptionally fruitful," remarked a burly man who had just emerged from the Divine Tree. He stood almost three meters tall, with muscles as explosive as a bodybuilding champion.

His name was Lian, the Demon Saint of the Earth-shaking Divine Ox clan. Their physical strength is comparable to that of the Liekong Qingtian Beast. They have an innate connection with the earth, drawing endless power from it just by standing on the ground; they are a formidable race to contend with.

"For you guys!" Lian tossed over some gourd-shaped containers, "This is what the Divine Tree provided today!"

"Not bad!" A woman in a red gown opened the container, releasing a thick aroma of energy. Inside the gourd were droplets of liquid, each roughly the size of a quail egg, like little water-filled balloons.

These are Energy Dew drops from the Divine Tree. The energy contained within one of these drops can easily help a True Martial ninth-level martial artist break through to the First Realm of Heaven Breaking!

"The Divine Tree is indeed generous," the woman swallowed the Energy Dew drops, "If not for being able to pick some daily, who would want to be a guardian in this godforsaken place?"

"Hahaha, you say that now, but how many Demon Saints in our clan want this opportunity but don't have it? The energy here is abundant, and you can get quite a lot of Energy Dew drops every day, a luxury not available even in the Holy Lands."

"The Divine Tree has produced much more Energy Dew drops this year than usual," stated the strongman Lian. "I took a rough count just now, and at least 2.3 million Energy Dew drops have been formed."

"Tsk tsk tsk, if we could fight the Divine Tree, these Energy Dew drops could nourish another ten Demon Saints."

"This place is great," said the woman in red, shifting positions, "but it's too dull. The Holy Land of our Ice Flame Demon Phoenix is much livelier than this."

"Shadow Moon, if you were with me, wouldn't you be less bored?" teased the Demon Saint of the Dark Void Beast, a demon beast resembling a leopard, favored by nature for their easy movement through voids.

"Scram!" the red-dressed woman glared at him fiercely, "Last time, didn't you think the flame I gave you wasn't enough?"

That Dark Void Beast immediately shrank back. Although Shadow Moon was just a woman, there still existed discrepancies even among the great clans, and the Ice Flame Demon Phoenix belonged to the more powerful side of the ten great clans.

He could make a few casual remarks, but if things got serious, he'd end up suffering.

"Someone's coming!" spoke up the Woodland Dragon Turtle clan's Demon Saint, who had been silent. "Sha Yan, it seems to be someone from your Liekong Qingtian Beast clan."

"Hmm?" said the Qingtian Beast named Sha Yan, opening his eyes. The day for the great clans to compete was still far off. Why would someone from their clan be coming?

Soon, a few figures appeared before them.

"Clan Leader?" Sha Yan immediately stepped forward, "What brings you here?"

"A very important guest is entering the Divine Tree Domain."

"An important guest?" Sha Yan looked around, but besides a not-very-tall young man next to the clan leader, there was no one else, and this youth was actually human!

"Clan Leader, what does this mean? Didn't we have an agreement?" Sha Yan was puzzled. The clan leader personally bringing a human youth to enter the Divine Tree Domain—this was breaking the agreement?

"Sha Yan, what does your Liekong Qingtian Beast clan mean by this? Bringing a human into the Divine Tree Domain?"

"Kong Zhi, you think the other nine clans have no people?"

"Are you planning to break the agreement?"

The other nine clans reacted massively upon hearing this request. This was not a trivial matter and must be immediately reported to their respective clans!

"No, I'm just a guide," Kong Zhi smiled, "Sha Yan, you need not intervene in what happens next."

Kong Zhi said to Zhang Menglong, "Young Master Zhang, I've done all I can. I can't partake in what follows."

"No worries, getting here is enough."

Zhang Menglong stepped forward, "This has nothing to do with the Qingtian Beast. I just asked them to lead the way."

"Human, you want to enter the Divine Tree Domain?" asked a Demon Saint.

"Hmm, I'm a bit short on energy to break through to the Heaven-breaking Realm. I've heard the Energy Dew drops from the Divine Tree are excellent, so I plan to get some," Zhang Menglong straightforwardly stated his intention.

"What a joke, human. You've already committed a capital offense by trespassing into my Demon Beast Dynasty, and yet you still wish to enter the Divine Tree Domain?"

"Clan Leader Kong Zhi, are you truly not intervening in this matter?" a Demon Saint confirmed once more. Although they were all Demon Saints, even together, they were far from being a match for Kong Zhi.

"Of course, I can leave right now." With that, Kong Zhi actually turned and left.

"Alright, you know my intention now. Can I go in?" Zhang Menglong said, "I don't want to waste time, nor do I wish to hurt you. I advise you to step aside willingly. From now on, the Energy Dew drops inside are all mine."

"Lad, are you crazy?"

"Hahaha, a human True Martial ninth stage dares come here. It seems humans have been living too comfortably these years and have forgotten about us."

"Human boy, if you want to enter, you must first defeat all nine of us," laughed the Demon Saint of the Thunderbolt Holy Python, licking his lips.

"Goodness, there really are people who laugh like that," Zhang Menglong beckoned to them, "Since you all said so, I have no choice—you nine, come at me together."