With a sullen expression, Xiao Yan flew swiftly across the desert, his heart gradually calming down. His flight speed slowed, and he thought back to his earlier attitude towards Yun Zhi, causing him to smile bitterly. It seemed that he had indeed been a bit too harsh.
“She was kind enough to introduce me to a cultivation place, all for my benefit. Sigh, I was really rash,” he sighed softly, patting his forehead.
Gently rubbing his forehead, he recalled how, despite her distress, Yun Zhi had still given up on trying to seize the Heavenly Flame when she saw him. A deep sense of guilt welled up in his heart.
With a slight flutter of his wings, Xiao Yan’s figure paused mid-air. He turned his head and looked towards the end of the desert, hesitatingly muttering, “Should I go back?”
After a moment of frowning contemplation, he glanced at the Qing Lian seat in his palm, sighed lightly, and murmured, “With her strength, two Dou Wangs shouldn’t be able to do much to her, right? Now that I have the Heavenly Flame, returning might only cause her more trouble.”
As he muttered to himself, just as Xiao Yan was about to leave, the calm weather in the distant depths of the desert suddenly turned violent. Five overwhelming auras surged into the sky, forming five massive columns of energy, each a different color. They stood like pillars, supporting the vast blue sky.
“What is this?” Xiao Yan’s face changed slightly as he stared at the giant light columns, his voice trembling.
“Strong from the Snake People… five Dou Wangs.” The old, slightly surprised voice of Pharmacist Elder echoed in Xiao Yan’s mind, “It seems the Snake People’s strong ones have arrived quickly. That woman named Yun Zhi may be in some trouble.”
“Five Dou Wangs?” Xiao Yan’s heart leaped at the words, and his face darkened. Frowning, he said, “These guys are too fast… but with Yun Zhi’s strength, she should be fine, right? She is, after all, a Battle Emperor.”
“It’s hard to say… Battle Emperors are strong, but Dou Wangs are not weak either, especially when five of them work together… Moreover, due to their bloodline, the Snake People can use some combined fighting techniques. This makes it quite difficult for Yun Zhi to handle,” Pharmacist Elder pondered.
Xiao Yan’s frown deepened. After a while, he clenched his jaw, his eyes fixed on the five massive energy columns in the sky. Without hesitation, he said, “Then I’ll go back!”
“Do as you wish.” Pharmacist Elder was indifferent to this.
Nodding slightly, Xiao Yan held the Qing Lian seat, and with a light flap of his Purple Cloud Wings, he turned and began to fly back along the route he had taken earlier.
In the endless golden desert, six figures floated in the air, each with a pair of Dou Qi wings flapping behind them, stirring up waves of wind that lifted plumes of sand. In the center, the black-robed figure stood calmly. Her beautiful eyes glanced around, and she said softly, “Your speed is truly surprising.”
“Ugh.” Yan Ci, his face pale, spat out a mouthful of bloody phlegm. His clothes were tattered, and his body was covered in blood. Frightening scars appeared on his arms and abdomen. Earlier, he and the gray-robed elder had intercepted Yun Zhi first. Before they could even speak, the black-robed woman, like a scorned wife, suddenly attacked. Caught off guard, Yan Ci bore the brunt of the attack. In just a few minutes, he was severely injured by the black-robed woman. If not for the timely arrival of three Snake People, even with the gray-robed elder’s help, he would have suffered a serious injury.
“Your attacks are truly vicious. You brazenly intruded into our territory without any apology, acting so arrogantly. Do you think we have no one to stop you?” The gray-robed elder’s gaze was cold as he scanned the black-robed woman.
“Hmm, an apology? Even if I wanted to, I doubt you would accept it. Since it’s useless, why bother?” The black-robed woman smiled faintly, “The Snake People without Queen Medusa seem unable to make much of a splash.”
“You despicable human! If not for your interference, how could Queen Medusa’s evolution have failed?” Yan Ci roared in anger.
“Hehe, if you really believe that, you are mistaken. Although Queen Medusa’s evolution appears to have failed, I raised her, so I can sense that she has not truly fallen. One day, she will return to the Tager Desert and lead us away from this accursed place!” The gray-robed elder laughed sinisterly, “When that day comes, we will settle all our accounts!”
“Your name is Yin Shi, a respected elder of the Snake People, now at the eight-star Dou Wang level… What you say… maybe… if there is such a day, I hope to meet her in battle,” Yun Zhi said, frowning slightly at the gray-robed elder’s earnestness, then shook her head and said coolly.
“The current Jia Ma Empire has only three known Battle Emperors, and I’ve met them all. So, I recognize you. Behind you, there is indeed a powerful force, but wait, the Snake People will have their revenge!” The gray-robed elder sneered.
“Empty threats…” Yun Zhi laughed, shaking her head. She was not the type to be intimidated by mere threats. With a smile, she slowly raised her glowing green sword, her beautiful face showing a hint of coldness. “Since you have already made your move, I will not hold back. Let’s see how many of you can escape today.”
“Hmph, even though you are a Battle Emperor, dealing with five Dou Wangs is not easy!” A green-robed middle-aged Snake Person growled.
“Let’s… try it then.” Yun Zhi’s slender fingers brushed the sharp edge of the sword, and a crisp sound echoed through the air. In the next instant, she disappeared, reappearing behind the green-robed Snake Person. The sword point emitted a three-foot-long pale green aura, piercing toward his vital points.
The green-robed Snake Person, with his extensive combat experience, noticed the movement. Swinging his tail, he twisted to the left, narrowly avoiding the cold blade.
Missing her target, Yun Zhi’s expression did not change. She loosened her grip on the hilt, and the strange sword began to spin rapidly in her palm. The sharp edge cut through the air, slicing across the green-robed Snake Person’s waist. The tough scales covering his body offered no resistance to the compressed sword aura.
“Shh…” The sound of the blade slicing through flesh rang out in the sky. The green-robed Snake Person clutched his waist, red blood seeping through his fingers, dripping continuously. The excruciating pain made him sweat profusely.
From Yun Zhi’s sudden attack to the green-robed Snake Person’s retreat, only a few seconds had passed. When the others came to their senses, the once-powerful green-robed Snake Person was already wounded and retreating in disarray.
“She is too fast. Don’t fight her alone. Form the Five Snakes Poison Slaying Seal!” The gray-robed elder ordered sharply, watching the injured green-robed Snake Person.
As he spoke, the gray-robed elder quickly formed a series of intricate hand seals. A large, dark green glow condensed in his palm. Following his lead, the other four quickly completed their hand seals, having practiced them countless times. The moment they finished, a faint, dark green energy shield appeared, enveloping them. Clearly, it was a defensive measure against sudden attacks.
Watching the growing energy in their hands, Yun Zhi’s eyes flickered with interest. She had heard that the Snake People’s fighting techniques were unique, especially their combination techniques, which could merge the power of many and release it to confront higher-level experts.
This combination technique they were using must be high-level, indicating that it was reserved for the most skilled tribal leaders.
“Five Snakes Poison Slaying Seal! Activate!” As the gray-robed elder shouted, the hands of the five Dou Wangs glowed intensely, and five massive dark green energy pillars shot out, intertwining and forming an enormous energy column.
The energy column then transformed into a massive green snake over ten yards long!
“Roar!” The appearance of the energy green snake intensified the desert’s wind, visible gusts swirling around it, creating a loud, roaring sound.
Looking at the massive energy green snake, Yun Zhi’s eyes showed surprise and seriousness. She hadn’t expected these five Dou Wangs to wield such formidable power.
“The Snake People’s techniques are indeed famous on the Dou Qi continent. Such a unique combination technique is truly astonishing…” Taking a deep breath, Yun Zhi gripped her sword, her aura becoming as sharp as a blade. Vast, green winds began to gather around her.
Staring at the massive green snake rushing toward her, Yun Zhi was about to unleash her attack when her expression suddenly changed. She turned around, seeing a figure engulfed in ghostly white flames appear in front of her, like a teleport. The figure’s palms moved, and the raging white flames swept across the sky, swallowing the massive green snake in a single gulp…
Hovering in mid-air, Yun Zhi stared in shock at the sudden scene, her face filled with astonishment and awe.
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