With his warning said, and laughing inside for using a line from an anime he had seen, Rex slowly walked towards the man, whose eyes were glowing with rage and hatred. This was a game to the outsider. Nothing more than an elaborate way to send a clear message to the clans watching this execution. 'This is what happens to those who act against me or mine! Think twice before following in their footsteps.' And there was nothing he could do, but try his best to prove his oponent was not an insurmountable wall, and that the outsider can be taken down. If he failed, not only would their tribe members grow fearfull of the monster, but their cheif would not move either. So, with all his might and concentration he focused on his current objective- a scratch, a stumble, anything, that would make him look mortal, defeatable.

With grim determination, he swung his blade, ready to change the trajectory of his blade at any moment should he see an opening or a change that could provide him with a chance. Yet once, twice and then thrice, not a single strike got anywhere near his goal, and then, as he swung for the fourth time, he left a blade lick his free hand, causing him to wince, and then a second later, he screamed in unbearable pain, coming from that very same hand that had just been lightly cut. It hurt so bad, as if someone had just showed their dirty little fingers, dipped in firegrass liquid, inside his wound and tried to pry it open, to make it wider. Firegrass was a moss that grew in a few places on the fiftheenth floor. When it was placed in water and boiled for a while teh water took on a rather unique color and atributes. If applied to open wounds it would disinfect them, theough the burning pain was terrible. And the pain he felt now was even more intense than that.

He got back up on his feet holding his lightly cut hand, as he had stumbed when the pain assaulted him, frantically looking for his opponent, yet failing to see notice him. Then, another lick of blade was left on his shin, which immediatly after caused him to fall as he screamed. The same searing pain that assaulted him before was once again wracking his body. And one he stopped screaming, another lick of blade, drawing him back into the agonizing screams of this unbearable pain.

"You know, there is something about this that I find interesting, maybee even relaxing." Rex said as he methodically made cut after cut in the barbarians limbs, pushing the man into deeper and deeper despair.

"While nowhere near as pleasant as the nigths with my ladies, it has this unique appeal to it. Bringing low arrogant and self important pricks, and remainding them that the world is a big place. There is a reason why I never innitiate conflict."

Another few minutes later, that were filled with screams and even sobs, as the barbarian had even started crying at some point and begging for release when he was not bussy screaming, Rex ended the execution by cutting of the mans head, silencing the area outside the gate. Not a single group from the super tribes had left during the execution, understanding well that it was a message for them as much as a punishement for now headless man.

"You are free to collect their bodies if you so wish. Then leave. Just remember, I am waiting for my money, and I am not a patient man." Rex spoke calmly, his body devoid of any sweat or dust. It looked liek he had just had a small walk around, not straining his body one bit. That was aonother fact the most sharp eyed of the visitors noticed, creating even more dreadfull impression of the man in their heads. Then, very quickly a few members from each group rushed down to collect their fallen brothers and after that one by one their groups left, whishing to return back home as soon as possible.

As Rex entered the village, Vivian glued herself to one of his hands.

"My, my. You are trully ruthless when you want to be. And all that for little old me." Then she leaned a bit closer to his ear and whispered "That got me reaaly hot and bothered. Take responsibility for that." Then she akwardly smiled at the other two women as she was puling Rex away. He had no immediate plans, so she would use the opportunity, especially since Rex was indeed guilty for her situation.

"Haah, to be young." Diana sighed when an hour or so later the duo joined them in the Chiefs hall, where Kara was discussing with her their next few tasks at hand, to better the village.

"Come now. With all the earth grade food we are eating, you wil be back in your prime in no time. It has already started to show some effect, so you can enjoy it once more to its fullest when that finalizes." Vivian shot back with a slight smirk.

"And dont you tell me you would not be in the same predicament had he done the same for you." she added, causing Diana to look away and ignore the young eastern beaty. She was not wrong after all.

"So, how sure are you that Mountains Rage will offer themselves as a partner for our raids?" Rex asked as he sat between Diana and Mary, his arms sneaking their way around their waists and pulling them closer.

"After that display outside the gate? I would asume much more likely than before. You showed that you are good towards your friends and a nightmare for your enemies. Both qualities are valued highly here, and can get an individual far. My only question is will there be any schemes to try and lure us over to their side willingly." Diana said.

"Should I be worried?" Rex asked gently as he enjoyed their presence.

"Not from our side, but you never know just what kind of sneaky plan an individual can come up with. While most of Svergi are rather simple, there are always some exceptions to the rule, so I just wanted to warn you." Diana explained.

"Kara" Rex adressed the wise woman after a moment of thought "with the defenses and gate installed, as well as the runes to ensure your safety, do you still need your presence here? Or can you solve the remaining issues on your own? I do believe it is time for us to go back to Long-shu and see who, if anyone, is waiting for us."

Kara, like Rex, spent a few minutes quickly going over the coming tasks to be solved, then confidently answered.

"I can manage now on my own. If anything urgent happens I will use my rune to call for you. Otherwise you can return to whatever other things you have that needs doing."

"Perfect. You heard her girls. We move out in ten." Rex said as he rose, and sent the girls off to ensure they had not forgot anything in the bedrom they had used for a few nights.

"Remember, better safe than sorry, so prioritize your safety over all else." Rex added, as he too walked out of the room. Ten or so minutes later, the four people left the village, quickly pathing towards the closest return gate, and in less than an hour they were in front of one, and with that they left the dungeon.

Moments later the group stood outside the dungeon, and Vivian immediatly removed her warm cape, stored it in her space ring,spread her arms wide, deeply inhaled, smiled brighty, and exclaimed.

"AHHHHHHHH! SWEET WARM SUN, OW HOW I MISSED YOU!" causing Rex, Diana adn Mary sigh due to the theatrics of the other girl.

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"What?" Vivian looked at them "That frozen wasteland aint meant for people to live. Hell, its not even ment for extended stays." And then she pouted like the spoiled young lady that she was.

"Sorry." Rex smiled "Home here." he gestured and she immediatly did as ordered. Then clinging to his arm once again, they moved ahead, found a coachman, boarded his carriage and relaxed untill they were brought to the city lords manor, where they quickly paid the man and moved towards the door. And as expected, the guards quickly sent one of them to fetch the governor while the rest quickly let their group through, showing the utmost respect towards them. By now every guard had been made to memorize his appearance to ensure he and hsi group would not be bothered anywhere in the city.

As they were being led to one of the meeting rooms, they could hear rushed footsteps and a few noises indicating that the man aproaching was stumbling quite a bit, clearly more nervous than before. When he appeared in their sights Rex frowned, the man had clearly just recently recieved some solid beating judgeing by a few rather fresh bruises on his face and the akward way he was walking, one of his legs was clearly damaged.

"You have seen better days. Who did this, and was it because you forwarded my message to wait here should they wish to meet me, or was it an unrelated matter? Dont lie, I can tell when you are lying, just so you know." Rex spoke first, his voice calm, as if he was neither a part of the issue nor he had any insights. The governor akwardly hung his ehad low, not entirely sure wha tto do, but knowing the difference in powers, he decided to come clean and tell Rex everything that had led to his current predicament.

As it turns out, he was indeed being waited for by a few groups, who understanding the situation did not dare leaving before they had their chance to converse with the Infamous Neo, who is rummored to have brought to knee the entirety of Tyrant dragon sect and singlehandedly ended the war with the foxes.

"Well, it was only a matter of time before such rumors spread. Besides, not like its not true." Vivian said, shrugging her shoulders. "And I dont think you care for the rumors about you anyway."

So, from the remaining three godesses there was one eagerly waiting for his return, while the other two were too arrogant and said that it was Rex who should be waiting for them, not the other way around. And his wound came from a fifth force. A superpower located on the other side of this mini continent that was the home of cultivators. They had apparently been quite offended that a mere low A class governor had the audacity to advise them on what to do, and so, they showed him his place.

"And, would that particular party group still be in the city, or had they already left?" Rex asked, a cold smile adorning his face. He was rather displeased with such attitude. Messanger was just that, a messanger, and was not responsible for the contents of the message.

"They left shortly after they arrived, but I am sure they have someone who should be still in the city, monitoring for when you return." Governor replied.

"Get those bruises treated. Also, what was that issue you had brewing when I descended in the dungeon? I did say you will have to share when I return." Rex then added in a much friendlier tone.

"I do suppose I should meet the girl waiting for me first though. Yes, lets do it in such order." Rex gestured for the governor to lead the way, while handing him a healing potion, insisting that the man take it and reassuring that he will have a rather serious chat about manners with the ones responsible. So, under Rex insistence the man took the potion, after which getting better in a rapid tempo before their eyes.

With the man basicly fully healed, something he did not dare do on his own accord due to the threats from the ones responsible, he lead the group outside his manor, where a carriage was always ready, and with it they traveled for some ten minutes before arriving in front of a rather lavish villa. The property was being patrolled by multiple groups of a sects disciples, clearly recognizable by their uniforms, that consisted from rather simple training pants, simple yet comfortable looking leather half booths and a loose long sleeved shirt. Besides the light brown leather footwear, the rest of the attire of said sect members were dominated by dark blue color with green flower on their backs, as well as the same green flower above their hearts.

Noticing the aproaching carriage the closer ones to it grew cautios, but soon relaxed when they saw the city governor waving from it. The man was the one who had arranged the place as well as the person who served as their targets messanger within the city, so they had been rather cautious and curteous towards the man. If the rumors were true, they did not want to risk offending the monster they were supposed to meet.

The governor got out of the carriage first, greeting the young guards of the residence, and informing them he had good news for their young lady, but before he could continiue, the air stilled around them, as Rex had released a bit of his pressure as he was getting out. That froze the entire courtyard, not a single disciple daring to move without permission. The aura was not so much suffocating as imposing. It was as if a true monster was in front of them, a monster that could devour even their sect leader with ease, or so was the feeling they got, and said monster was now observing them all, waiting for them to make one wrong move, so it could pounce on them, leaving nothing behind.

What happened next caused their eyes to almost pop out of their sockets. Godess Vivian from Tyrant Dragon sect jumped from the carriage, landing on his back, her arm wrapping around his neck as she giggled.

"Dont be so mean to the kids. They will have a heart attack."

"But you are clearly enjoying it." he retorted, but still withdrew the aura, allowing the stiff people in the garden to exhale the breath they were all holding.

"But I should. We are supposed to be rival sects after all." Vivian complained in a playfull voice as another two women exited the carriage. Then one of her hands shot forward, pointing at the entrance of the mansion, still clinging to his back.

"Lets go, I want to see the funny face Roulan is going to make when she sees this." The girl was clearly high on dopamine, and would not allow her high to end anytime soon. Rex just shrugged and did as asked, he was more than willing to indulge his ladies whims most of the time. Why else was he almost so desparate to aquire them, if not to spoil and enjoy their company. The governor just akwardly smiled to the group of sect members before him.

"Sir insisted he comes now. there was nothing i could do." and with those words he hurried along, being the first in front of the front door, opening it and gesturing for Rex and his group to enter. Something they did without any delay, and in just a few steps they were inside a rather large room, just as lavishly decorated, if not more than one would expect after witnessing the outside of the villa. Large, silver chandalier hang from the ceiling, adorned with well crafted mana stone lamp crystals. Elegant and masterfully pained large paintings adorned the walls, displaying multiple different breathtaking scenarios. From a large mountnain pass, covered in snow and lulling one into a calm and relaxing mood, to a lake in the middle of a terrible storm, rousing ones spirit at the sight of the natures might.

"I think I want a few of those back in our mansions as well. Do you know someone who we should turn to?" Rex asked Vivian, who was still hanging on his back, enjoying herself.

"Mhm, will tell you later." she hummed as she inhaled his scent over and over again, giggleing from time to time.

Rex noticed as a member of the sect almost roleld down the stairs in his rush, stopped in fron of them, with heavy breaths signalled to a side, and whiel panting spoke.

"Hufff, please, follow me, Miss Roulan will join us in a moment. She is so excited to see you, and is afraid to make bad first impression, so humbly asks to get a few moments to prepeare hersekf to be more presentable."

"Should we pull her leg?" Vivian michievously asked. The godesses of the sect union would never let an opportunity pass to mess with one another. Though it was always in good sport, not going too far. That was something their sects males were for.

"Behave. I am already indulging quite a bit of your wimms, my litte imp." Rex answered, recieving a slight playfull pout from the girl, but she did as asked. Then they were lead into a medium sized, but cozy room with a few large sofas, where Rex and his girls sat on one, with rex in the middle, Vivian nearly stradling him and Dian and Mary to his other, more free side. Governor of Long-Shu stood by side, just waiting for the girl to arrive so he could greet her and excuse himself so they could discuss whatever they wanted to in private.

"Dont you run anywhere. You still owe me that explanation about the small issue you were having." Rex adressed the man, clearly seeing how unfomfortable he was. "Good work and deeds get rewarded, and bad actions get punishement. And you have done good, so a reward is deserved. You should know better than most just what kind of mountains a person like me can move as thanks."

The man nodded, understanding Rex meaning. He wanted to reward him, and so, the man will be rewarded. No was not an option.