All heavens, let's begin with the Divine Elephant's Prison-Suppressing Power!

Chapter 22 The Beast King Submits, and the Shu Region is Pacified!
"The White Serpent King is dead!"

The news from the Taihang Mountains was like a hurricane, causing a huge uproar across the internet. Countless people were filled with righteous indignation. The beast king who had slaughtered two cities in the nine provinces had finally been punished!
"Good riddance! Thank you, King Divine Elephant, for avenging my whole family!"

The two small towns in the Taihang Mountains were completely destroyed. Even though the White Snake King did not specifically target humans, tens of thousands of people still died as a result. There were even those whose homes were in the Taihang Mountains but whose lives were in other cities, and some were left with only one person.

"Did you see that, Father and Mother!" someone roared in grief and indignation, feeling a sense of relief and reaching the peak of gratitude towards the Divine Elephant King.

But then even more shocking news arrived.

When the Divine Elephant King descended upon Shu, some saw a bloodthirsty spear flying at supersonic speed, shooting down the Black Iron Eagle. The Eagle King who had stirred up a beast tide and made outrageous remarks in Shu died suddenly!

"He truly lives up to his words, sweeping across the land and slaughtering all the evil beasts!"

It sparked a huge frenzy on the internet, with almost everyone talking about how powerful and domineering he was. He was a man of his word, and everyone admired him for his actions. It was as if he were a god descending to earth to save the world.

"According to official reports, the Divine Elephant King has entered Mount Emei. It is unknown whether he will clash with the white crane from the Shu Mountain Sword Palace."

"That was also an unparalleled king!"

The killing of three kings in succession has shocked the world. Not only humans, but also the beast kings are paying attention, looking towards Shu, hoping to see the latest news.

The online clamor about the weasel's transformation into human form has completely fallen silent. People are now mocking and attacking him on his account, with some even pointing out the background of this clan: the weasel clan that occupies Panshan Mountain, and the strongest of them is the Panshan Ancestor.

Although he was called the Ancestor, his strength was still inferior to that of the White Snake King. Witnessing the White Snake King's demise, he felt a chill in his heart.

Many people spontaneously flooded the official account with messages, requesting the Divine Elephant King to punish this rampant weasel, who was too arrogant to even attempt to replace humans.

"Don't talk nonsense. We also have great respect for the King of Men. The world has changed drastically, strange beasts have become wise, and all living beings have been revived. Humans and beasts should be equal, not kill each other and miss out on this wonderful era."

The weasel immediately changed its tune; the Elephant King's aura was too overwhelming, and it didn't want to cause trouble for its clan.

"Hahaha!"

The internet erupted in laughter, with people saying, "You were arrogant before, but now you're all so obsequious. It's a joke!" The response was, "I still want to see how arrogant you were just now."

How could the weasel give them any more leverage? It quickly went silent, actually because the Panshan Ancestor had summoned it to reprimand it for bringing trouble upon its clan. He could only hope that the Divine Elephant King would not notice this little disturbance on the internet.

Yang An had no interest in dealing with things online. He strolled around Mount Emei, accompanied by a white crane.

The white crane's wings were crystal clear, radiating a hazy glow and shrouded in a misty white fog, as if surrounded by celestial energy. Its body was not large, similar to that of a normal white crane, but its spirit was extraordinary, making it a veritable celestial crane.

It is the White Crane King, revered as the Swordsman of Mount Shu. It is a red-crowned crane that inherited the traditions of Shu and cultivated for many years, making it exceptionally powerful.

It even surpasses the White Serpent King, truly tearing apart the sixth shackle.

"It is an honor to have the Divine Elephant King grace us with his presence."

"Did you come for Mount Emei? If the Divine Elephant King needs it, I am willing to give up this famous mountain." The White Crane King's voice was gentle, and his attitude remained good throughout, showing no intention of clashing with Yang An.

The strength of the Divine Elephant King was revealed after he killed the White Serpent, and all the kings agreed that he was an unparalleled king who had broken free from the shackles of the Six Paths.

It is also one of the six shackles, but it felt an unparalleled danger towards Yang An, so it chose to back down, and this was not the only factor.

“Hundreds of years ago, I was wounded and almost died on Mount Emei. An old man saved me, gave me food and water. If it weren’t for him, I would have died long ago and wouldn’t have lived to see this day.”

The White Crane King remembered this kindness, and it was it that protected the Shu region during times of great chaos. It was also the one who slew the Eagle King in the original story.

“Since you have not done anything wrong, I will not harm you. You may continue to occupy Mount Emei, but you must restore the previous order and not obstruct people from entering or leaving. At the same time, you must take responsibility for suppressing the beast tide in this area.” Yang An’s attitude was good, and he had no intention of killing the White Crane King.

"It's better to hand this mountain over to you than to some humans," he sneered.

Many outsiders actually expect a conflict between Yang An and the White Crane King, and hope that Yang An will kill several more beast kings.

He is only one person. Even if he conquers many famous mountains, he can only occupy one for cultivation in the end. That will be their opportunity.

But Yang An would not do as they thought.

He didn't think much of demonic beasts, but humans were a mix of good and bad, and so were other species. Yang An wouldn't indiscriminately kill them. On the contrary, he felt a surge of killing intent towards some humans.

"Of course, thank you for the approval of the Divine Elephant King."

The White Crane King was delighted; it was best that no conflict had broken out, especially since it was allowed to continue its cultivation on Mount Emei.

As for suppressing the beast tide, that's what it has always been doing. It has no liking for those beast kings who are almost insane and want to provoke a war between the two races.

"There is a sword tree here on Mount Emei, which bears fruit. I have eaten most of it, but there is still some left. Please accept it, Divine Elephant King."

"I also obtained a Shushan Sword Manual, which is an ancient inheritance. I intend to establish a sect and pass it on to the human race. I hope the Divine Elephant King will take a look."

In return for the favor, the White Crane King immediately responded by offering the inheritance it had received, along with the most precious exotic fruit.

Yang An accepted it without hesitation, saying, "Since you have my approval and are paying tribute to me, if anyone makes things difficult for you, you are allowed to use my name."

"Thank you, Divine Elephant King!" The White Crane King was humble, not only because of its goodwill towards humans, but also because it sensed the unfathomable power beneath Yang An's body, which could completely end its life.

It's truly baffling that his strength is so formidable, so long after the great changes in the world. Bai He marveled.

With Mount Emei pacified, the White Crane King chose to submit.

Yang An then left and appeared on Mount Qingcheng.

There is also a white crane here, a pair with the white crane on Mount Emei. It is very humble in its attitude towards his arrival and offers its sincerity, which, in the current beast race's concept, is already considered submission.

They were merely helping the Divine Elephant King guard Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng; even if the sword tree bore fruit again, it had to ask permission first.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone knew these things. Yang An was not one of those easily fooled 'protagonists'. What he bestowed upon them could be kept, but if they were to secretly embezzle it, they would pay with their lives and have their entire family implicated.

"The Elephant King did not kill the two Crane Kings of Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng, which may have been an agreement that allowed them to live on the two famous mountains."

The news spread from Sichuan, leaving many people puzzled and confused.

But soon after, an official announcement was issued: "The world is changing drastically, everything is changing, and the relationship between humans and animals needs to be reassessed."

"Currently, the two Crane Kings of Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng have reported their status and received the approval of the Divine Elephant King. They are willing to guard the Shu region in exchange for cultivating on the two mountains."

(End of this chapter)