Chapter 269: Finally Meeting

In fact, requisitioning an airport is not uncommon; you can occasionally see it on TV news, for example, when receiving important foreign dignitaries.

But a scale like this is absolutely unprecedented, unheard of, and many people are curious as to which country's figure deserves such treatment from the authorities.

If they knew that the officials were receiving not a human but a legendary monster, they wouldn't know what to think.

This talk with the Longyuan Mountain Range is truly important; regardless of the outcome, for Great Xia it is absolutely a historic moment worthy of being recorded in the annals.

It deserves their careful handling.

Not only the soldiers outside, but also the heads of each area inside the airport are anxiously waiting.

Experts and professors from various fields whisper behind these bigwigs.

They were just brought here in a daze, staying at the airport for days without explanation, and the superiors didn't clarify things, leaving everyone bewildered.

Being top professors and experts from various universities, their intelligence is sharp; although the superiors were vague, they quickly noticed many civil and military bigwigs at the airport.

"Am I mistaken? Who are those people?"

"That's the head of the Southeast Region!"

After a brief observation, all the experts and professors showed surprised expressions, realizing that the few people standing at the front of the welcoming party were precisely the heads of several major regions!

These bigwigs are usually tangled up in affairs, busy people; seeing one already is not bad, let alone now they all gather together, which is extremely rare.

Just casually picking one out and stamping a foot would cause an uproar across Great Xia; even though they are highly respected and renowned in the industry, before these people holding real power they have no right to speak.

People of such stature are actually waiting here to receive the flight, and their respectful demeanor shows how exalted the identity of the person they await is.

"Why are all these people here?!"

Adding the observations of these days, the more they notice the oddities, the more many experts and professors are astonished.

"Just who are these people waiting for?!"

It's amazing that they can make these heads wait here for so long!

Even receiving a foreign head of state wouldn't require such a spectacle; sensing something off, many old professors and experts have growing doubts, and their curiosity becomes ever more lively.

At this moment the sun is high; after standing so long, many people have a fine layer of sweat on their foreheads, yet nobody in the crowd intends to rest.

All civil and military bigwigs stand still, eyes fixed firmly on the sky.

The top leaders are like that, so naturally those below dare not move; everyone stands like wooden stakes, not knowing how long it has been.

"Boom—"

In the distance, the sky finally rumbles with rolling thunder.

Finally here!

Hearing that sound, the originally somewhat fatigued old professor instantly perked up, slightly narrowed his eyes, and gazed into the distance.

A few black dots entered everyone's view, then grew larger; once they made out the dark shapes overhead, several knowledgeable professors and experts widened their eyes in shock.

"???"

"Fighter 20? Am I mistaken? It's actually a Fighter 20 escort!"

Accompanied by a tremendous roar, several Fighter 20s began to circle above the mountain city, like steel beasts spreading huge wings, revealing their bodies laden with ammunition, and swooping down with terrifying pressure!

At this moment, not only the experts and professors, but also many passengers outside saw the grand scene, their eyes almost popping out.

"What the hell is this?!"

"Looks like a Fighter 20! I've seen it on the news!"

"Holy cow! Who has the clout to deploy even a Fighter 20?!"

"Is that middle one a military heavy-lift helicopter? Even that thing has come out?!"

Seeing the scene overhead, many passengers felt their scalps tingle; the metallic beast's roar was deafening, dispelling any curiosity for gossip.

Nobody thought to seek any more information; instead they honestly huddled in their tents, such a scene having long overturned their imagination.

Faced with the escorting Fighter 20s, the heads of the several regions remained unmoved, all their attention fixed on that heavy military transport helicopter.

Everyone's eyes blazed, as if they wanted to see through the helicopter's sturdy hull to the scene inside.

"Is it finally coming?!"

They had contacted many high-ranking officials and leaders before, but never had they felt this excited, their hearts pounding like drums, utterly uncontrollable.

We're about to see the monster—the delegation from Longyuan Mountain Range!

Although they had seen it several times on video before, this time is different—it's a face‑to‑face genuine contact, not through a cold screen.

For a moment everyone grew a little nervous, sweat beading on their palms.

Under the escort of the Fighter 20s, the helicopter descended like stars surrounding the moon, slowly landing on the ground.

"Whoosh—"

The heavy bulletproof cabin doors slowly opened, white gas spewing out, the boarding stairs extending and connecting to the ground.

Everyone stared at the hatch, their eyes showing a mix of anticipation and curiosity.

Not only the many high‑ranking officials, but even those old professors and experts unconsciously held their breath, eyes locked on the hatch, not daring to blink for fear of missing anything important.

"Who is it?"

"Is it worth having so many big figures greet the flight here?"

The first to disembark were several special forces soldiers; they looked pale, steps unsteady, and no one knew what they had gone through—seeing this state, the several regional heads frowned.

They were just here to pick up the entity from Longyuan Mountain Range; those who didn't know thought they had just finished a high‑intensity training session.

You know they are supposed to be top‑tier special forces; how could their quality be like this? Fortunately there were no outsiders present, otherwise it would have been a laughingstock.

Someone was about to speak up in reproach, but the next second an extremely terrifying aura emanated from the cabin, making everyone's breath catch!

In the flash of an instant, everyone receiving the flight—whether high‑ranking bigwigs or bewildered old professors—heard an ancient murmuring in their ears.

A roar from the wasteland suddenly exploded in their ears!

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

The overbearing, domineering aura spread across heaven and earth, carrying a most primitive wild flavor, like a barbaric beast galloping across the boundless world, rushing at them with overwhelming force!

Even though they had been prepared, when facing this aura, their expressions turned grim, and even their breathing paused for a moment.

Along with this aura appeared a huge figure!

"Bang!"

The steel stairs let out a muffled groan, already twisted and deformed; the giant military heavy helicopter, as if unable to bear the weight, also tilted slightly.

A tall black shadow bent at the waist, slowly walked out of the hatch, and appeared in everyone's sight.

Its stature was about three meters tall, its whole body covered in black hair that stood up like steel needles, flashing a cold luster, and the fangs in its mouth made people feel a chill.

Most importantly, it held an enormous kitchen knife, and around its waist was tied an apron covered in oil spots and bloodstains, looking filthy.

It shook its head, landed on the ground, and the previously sturdy airport road instantly gained two huge pits like spider webs.

"Next time I'm never riding this damn helicopter again; I might as well have run here—riding it makes the demon uncomfortable, and the space is too cramped."

"Is this South Province Mountain City?"

"Are you the Greater Xia official delegation?"

A rough voice rang out slowly across the vast airport; after seeing the scene clearly, everyone froze in place.

What kind of creature is this!

A wolf over three meters tall!

Or rather, a wolf standing upright, capable of speaking human language!

The entire venue fell silent instantly, especially those expert professors, who wore expressions of doubting their own existence, unable to believe what they saw.

More than ten of Greater Xia's top special forces members now had ashen faces, weak legs, looking utterly miserable; they exerted all their strength not to collapse, having reached the limits of their bodies.

These elite special forces, who represent Greater Xia's image, are in such a state, yet now no one blames them.

Inside Mountain City Airport fell into a deathly silence, as if someone had pressed pause; everyone's bodies were stiff beyond measure, utterly unresponsive.

Whether it was the heads of the major regions, the soldiers stationed here, or the airport staff, their expressions were all the same.

They stared fixedly at the figure that had stepped out of the helicopter, dumbfounded, with stunned expressions.

An unprecedented chill surged into their hearts, congealing their very blood and marrow into ice, as if they had sunk into a mire, making even moving a finger extremely difficult.

"Crack—crack"

They even heard the sound of their companions' teeth chattering.

An extremely terrifying aura emanated from this creature; no wonder the special forces were in such a state—this wild wolf carried an unimaginable killing intent that could almost take substance.

Just standing here, without even facing it, they felt a bone‑piercing cold aura, and even the exposed skin on their bodies felt a sting.

And these special forces, together with such a creature, had remained in the same space for several hours; one can imagine the pressure they endured.

These are trained soldiers; if it were ordinary people, they would have fainted long ago—how could they still be holding on now!

The black wolf was like a small mountain, standing upright like a person, its beastly paws gripping a huge kitchen knife, plus an apron stained with oil and blood; the whole appearance was extraordinarily bizarre.

No wonder everyone was dumbfounded.

This is the legendary monster, the delegation from Longyuan Mountain Range!

As the heads of the regions, these leaders' psychological resilience was also not bad; after the shock, they quickly came to their senses.

Animals gaining spiritual awareness and speaking human language is truly amazing to the extreme.

But looking at that black wolf curiously observing its surroundings beside the helicopter, the expressions of the Greater Xia High Officials instantly became hard to describe.

As the first talk between Longyuan Mountain Range and Greater Xia, and also the first formal contact between the monster clan and the human clan, why would it take such a form?

Even if the several Greater Xia officials had made countless mental preparations and imagined what these monsters might look like, whether they matched the videos they had seen.

Yet they never imagined it would be such a bizarre appearance!

After all, in their impression, it shouldn't be something like a white crane celestial bird, or at worst a mildeer unicorn would also be acceptable.

A black wolf?

Or rather, its appearance is so unique that it truly leaves people astonished.

The leaders of the Greater Xia High Officials twitched at the corners of their mouths, able to suppress their inner shock, after all they had long known that the guarding soldiers were likewise, more or less aware of some supernatural matters concerning monsters.

But on the other side, the completely uninformed expert professors were utterly dumbfounded; they had been urgently summoned, and to prevent leaks, they had not been informed beforehand.

Now, seeing this all of a sudden, their brains momentarily crashed.

What on earth is this black wolf!

Among these experts, many are top‑tier scholars and professors, including those specializing in zoology.

They have immersed themselves in this field for decades, having seen countless animals; almost the moment they saw the black wolf, they could confirm it was a genuine black wolf, definitely not a disguise.

Then the question arises: why can this black wolf speak human language, stand like a person, and even wield a large kitchen knife while wearing an apron?

All kinds of information kept bombarding the minds of these professors and experts.

It's really too sudden!

The massive impact caused their worldviews to gradually collapse; an indescribable shock filled their hearts, and each professor and expert opened their mouths wide, almost able to fit an egg inside.

Is this really the animals they usually know?

This world is simply too fantastical; the novels and movies they saw in their youth have actually come true!

If it weren't for the many leaders present, they would even suspect that someone was playing a prank, or that this was happening on some film set.

Moreover, some people became emotionally agitated, couldn't help but pinch themselves hard to see if they were dreaming; the heart‑wrenching pain from their arms reminded them that this was all real, not a dream.

There actually exists such a miraculous creature in the world!

Just then, the Greater Xia High Officials finally reacted, couldn't help but swallow, and hurriedly ordered the stunned professors behind them,

"Don't just stand there; I called you over not to stare blankly—this is the monster from Longyuan Mountain Range, hurry up and analyze."

But now, among the group of professors and experts, only a few could regain their senses; their worldviews were being reshaped, and they basically hadn't heard the leaders' words.

Because no one on the Greater Xia side had responded, the black wolf grew somewhat impatient, its beastly pupils slightly contracted, revealing a hint of dangerous aura.

"I'm asking you a question—why aren't you answering? Do you look down on me?"

Its tone was flat, but as the words landed, a huge pressure bore down on everyone, almost making them unable to breathe, as if an invisible pair of big hands had ruthlessly gripped their hearts.

That pressure was almost substantive; everyone's faces turned ashen, unimaginable fear surged in their hearts, and in a daze they already saw the shadow of death, even the sky above grew dim and lightless.

A frantic feeling of suffocation came rushing in; countless people widened their eyes, and even the many soldiers guarding here showed pained expressions.

Despair and fear lingered in everyone's hearts, and just as they thought they would meet their end here, a low voice suddenly came to mind.

I said, "Old Wolf, can you cut out this murderous aura? Master said we're here for negotiations—do you even know what negotiations are?!"

A black silhouette spoke while stepping down from the helicopter, and the moment it appeared, the suffocating feeling that had been enveloping everyone vanished completely.

Everyone gasped heavily, feeling as if they had just returned from a stroll through the Gate of Ghosts; they quickly looked toward the source of the voice, their faces showing gratitude.

But after taking a clear look, they froze in place, their expressions instantly turning extremely strange.

Because stepping out from the hatch was a white‑foreheaded tiger!

Its massive build far surpassed that of an ordinary tiger, the king character on its forehead radiating mighty vigor, making people dare not meet its gaze, and it stood upright like a person.

The aura emanating from its whole body let people know what the true 'King of Beasts' means!

However, upon seeing that its lower half was actually wearing a big, flashy, multicolored pair of pants, hands behind its back, strolling like an old gentleman, the scene was even more bizarre than the black wolf's appearance, truly an eyesore.

Even its imposing aura was instantly ruined by those big, flashy pants, which were so bright and eye‑catching that they instantly stole everyone's attention, making the corners of their mouths twitch uncontrollably.

The Northeast Tiger waved at everyone and spoke familiarly: "Call me Tiger King; if you don't like that title, you can call me Master."

Hearing this, the Greater Xia High Officials' mouth twitched even more; compared to the second option, they still preferred the first.

After all, it was this tiger demon that lifted the siege; otherwise they would have been frightened unconscious by the black wolf's aura. The officials were quite obedient: "Thank you, Tiger King."

The members of the Longyuan Mountain Range delegation were truly beyond their expectations—just the black wolf ahead and this tiger‑shaped beast before them made everything seem rather unreliable.

They only dared think that to themselves, but outwardly they showed utmost respect.

The Northeast Tiger grinned, trying to look amiable, but the sharp teeth inadvertently bared made it look ferocious and terrifying, having nothing to do with friendliness.

"What's the point of saying thanks with just words? If you really want to thank me, give me a few human pets—that would show sincerity."

Hearing the Northeast Tiger's words, the Greater Xia High Officials looked helpless—this was too arrogant, opening with a demand for human pets.

The Southeast Region Chief Responsible Person, Hua Tiancheng, took a deep breath, facing this legendary creature, they desperately suppressed the fear rising from deep within their blood.

"That Tiger King, in Greater Xia everyone is equal; there are no so‑called human pets to give, and today Greater Xia and the Longyuan Mountain Range have important matters to discuss, so let's not joke."

Hearing this, the Northeast Tiger narrowed its eyes slightly; a pair of deep beastly gazes fell on Hua Tiancheng, emitting endless cold light that almost made one's spine chill.

Facing that dangerous gaze, Hua Tiancheng instinctively clenched his fists, remaining calm and composed, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.

The atmosphere instantly turned tense; the whole venue fell silent, everyone's eyes fixed on the Northeast Tiger.

In the distance, many patrolling guards and soldiers beaded with fine sweat on their foreheads, one hand already gradually resting on the safety catch.

Even the high officials of both military and political sides had their hearts pounding violently, their backs completely soaked in cold sweat.

After who knows how long, the Northeast Tiger suddenly threw back its head and laughed loudly, extending a claw: "Hahaha, you kid are not bad; this king really likes you, and those few beside you are also great."

With the Northeast Tiger's rough laughter, the atmosphere that had been somewhat tense immediately eased.

Seeing this scene, the chiefs of the other regions also couldn't help but sigh in relief; the monsters of Longyuan Mountain were truly bizarre, and nobody wanted to turn hostile before the final moment.

"Let me introduce myself: I am the Chief Responsible Person of Greater Xia's Southeast Region; Tiger King, you may call me Hua Tiancheng."

After a brief shock, Hua Tiancheng reached out and gripped the Northeast Tiger's claw, then introduced each in turn: "This is the Chief Responsible Person of Greater Xia's Northeast Region, Qi Hai."

"This is the Chief Responsible Person of Greater Xia's Southwest Region, Zhao En."

Hua Tiancheng introduced them one by one; the Northeast Tiger also nodded, extended its claw, and shook hands with them in a proper manner.

"I have long heard of your great name; indeed, hearing about you is no match for seeing you in person."

The Northeast Tiger chuckled happily, not knowing where it learned those formal pleasantries, leaving everyone listening somewhat dazed.

Watching the Northeast Tiger suddenly change face and then become overwhelmingly enthusiastic, the temples of all the Greater Xia High Officials throbbed; the tiger's expression shifted faster than flipping a page, and no one could predict what it would do next.

Hua Tiancheng coughed a few times: "Since the personnel of the Longyuan Mountain Range delegation have all arrived, then we—"

Before he could finish, the Northeast Tiger cut him off: "What arrived? Who said they arrived?"

The Northeast Tiger's face darkened as it bared its teeth: "When did I ever say that? When did it become your turn to decide for this king?"

The Black Wolf also chimed in from the side, even adding fuel to the fire for fear the world wouldn't be chaotic: "Exactly! These people clearly look down on you—how hateful."

Watching the Northeast Tiger suddenly change face again, together with that gloating Black Wolf, everyone's hearts were like on a roller coaster, some laughing through tears; at a loss, they didn't know how to face the situation.

From the distant helicopter came a clear, cold voice.

"Don't make a fuss; we came this time with important business—don't scare the people."

Funny enough, just moments ago the Northeast Tiger and Black Wolf were bared‑teeth ferocious, yet in an instant they became as docile as chickens, utterly honest.

This voice was clear, cold, empty and secluded, as if an orchid in a deep valley slowly blossomed, giving a feeling of ethereality, as if celestial music had descended, truly pleasant to hear.