With the appearance of that enchanting figure, the square fell into a brief silence. After a moment of stillness, it was finally broken by a terrified exclamation: “Queen Medusa?” These few words, when spoken, instantly sent a chill down everyone’s spines in the square. This name was well-known to almost all citizens of the Jia Ma Empire. The cold and ruthless yet beautiful woman had personally slain countless renowned fighters in previous wars against the Jia Ma Empire. In this empire, only a select few possessed the strength to stand against this mesmerizing woman. This woman, with her cruel and unyielding methods that were no less ruthless than any iron-fisted emperor, intimidated several empires near the Tagor Desert, preventing them from starting wars easily. Many people used the word “fearsome” to describe her. In the sky, Hai Bodong, who had previously worn a serious expression, now completely transformed into one of terror. He might have been able to remain calm in front of Yun Shan, but in the presence of Queen Medusa, he could not conceal his inner fear. The battle in the desert from years ago still haunted him. The seal that had forced him into decades of seclusion further fueled his dread of Queen Medusa. Amidst his fear, he shivered again, remembering the bright light from earlier. Clearly, the seven-colored giant snake was Queen Medusa’s transformation. The thought of having been in the company of this terrifying woman without knowing it, for who knows how long, left Hai Bodong with a chilling sensation down his spine. “Xiao Yan, this guy, with Queen Medusa by his side, didn’t even tell me… damn, does he want me dead?” Hai Bodong muttered, slightly annoyed.
“Tsk, tsk, Queen Medusa… this little fellow, indeed, is the one Miss Nalan set her eyes on. Though his strength isn’t much, the protectors by his side are more and more monstrous. This trip to the Yunlan Sect, I believe even without me, he should be able to leave smoothly,” Ling Ying praised, shaking his head. The sudden appearance of Queen Medusa also left him in great astonishment.
On the giant tree, Jia Xing Tian and Fa Mar’s faces became extremely grave at this moment. They exchanged glances, took a deep breath, but could not utter a single word. This blow was a bit too heavy.
“Queen Medusa… didn’t she fail in her advancement?” Gu He looked at the enchanting beauty in shock, his gaze slowly shifting to Xiao Yan beside her. Frowning, he whispered, “It seems she didn’t fail, but rather, after advancing, Xiao Yan took her away secretly. This guy… he’s so bold, almost beyond words. This woman, killing someone is no more trouble than killing a chicken. He’s lucky to be alive.”
Behind him, Liu Ling smiled bitterly. The power Xiao Yan had displayed clearly surpassed that of the younger generation and even the older ones could not match it.
Next to Gu He, Nalan Jie and Mu Chen looked at each other. Under the fierce reputation of Queen Medusa, they too did not dare to make a sound.
Xiao Yan’s throat moved slightly, and he subtly shifted his body, glancing at the enchanting woman behind him. Although it wasn’t the first time he had seen her, he couldn’t help but silently praise her beauty once more. At this moment, Queen Medusa was draped in a pale purple robe, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders, down to her firm and round buttocks. Her curvaceous figure, like a ripe peach, exuded a seductive allure. His gaze lowered, and Xiao Yan was suddenly surprised to find that Queen Medusa’s snake tail had transformed into two slender, fair human legs. Her small, snow-white feet hovered an inch above the ground, crystal clear and untouched by dust.
“Queen Medusa… I didn’t expect you to be that strange snake. No wonder I always felt something was off.” With a slight tremor in his hand, a wave of energy spread out, and Yun Shan, using the momentum, took a few steps back. His usually calm face, for the first time, showed a hint of seriousness.
The elegant fingers plucked lightly, and the spreading energy waves automatically dissipated. Queen Medusa took a step forward, parallel to Xiao Yan. Her bewitching eyes swept over Yun Shan as she said coolly, “I didn’t expect you to actually break through the barrier and enter the Battle Sect level.”
“Didn’t you also successfully evolve…?” Yun Shan smiled, glancing at Xiao Yan. “I’m really quite surprised. Given your nature, I never would have thought you would help a human…”
“If you hadn’t attacked the Sky Devouring Serpent, I wouldn’t have come out. His life or death isn’t something I particularly care about,” Queen Medusa said, glancing at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan shrugged, tightly gripping the Heavy Xuan Ruler. His Dou Qi rapidly circulated, ready to retreat at a moment’s notice. For this unpredictable woman, he was also full of caution.
“Now that you’re out, what do you plan to do?” Yun Shan’s white cloak fluttered in the breeze as he asked casually.
“Take him away,” Queen Medusa said, playing with her slender fingers, nonchalantly.
“I can leave the large snake you turned into unharmed…” Yun Shan frowned, saying.
After their lightning-fast exchange earlier, he knew that Queen Medusa’s strength was not inferior to his. If they really fought, the outcome was uncertain.
“If I don’t take him away, that little guy will go berserk. I can only come out because of his crisis. He finally released the suppression on me…” Queen Medusa rubbed her smooth forehead, a faint sense of helplessness on her face. Clearly, coming out to save Xiao Yan was not something she was very willing to do.
For Queen Medusa’s somewhat nonsensical words, Yun Shan understood. His forehead furrowed deeper, and he slowly surveyed the surroundings, his expression changing, deep in thought.
In the square, with Yun Shan’s silence, it fell quiet again. During the conversation between these two high-level experts, others had no right to interrupt.
Rubbing his hands, Yun Leng, seeing Yun Shan’s hesitant look, grew anxious. He did not want all their efforts to end with Xiao Yan leaving the Yunlan Sect smoothly. Gently touching the frightening scar on his head, although the scar had scabbed over, the intense pain still lingered in his mind, stoking his anger.
“Old Sect Master, if we let Xiao Yan leave like this, it will surely damage the reputation of our Yunlan Sect!” Fury and pain clouded Yun Leng’s judgment, and finally, he couldn’t hold back and shouted.
“Silence…” Queen Medusa’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she turned, her enchanting eyes fixing on Yun Leng, a dangerous light flaring within them.
Seeing the dangerous light in Queen Medusa’s eyes, Yun Leng felt a sudden premonition of disaster. Just as he was about to retreat, he felt dizzy, and looking down, he was horrified to see gray rock layers spreading up from his feet.
“Stop!” A sharp shout echoed, and Yun Shan’s figure instantly appeared beside Yun Leng. Kicking the latter’s ankle, a surging force shattered the spreading rocks into powder. The stone turned to powder, freeing Yun Leng. Sweat broke out on his forehead, and he quickly retreated a few steps, hiding behind Yun Shan, not daring to say another word.
“Take him away!” Yun Shan exhaled, locking eyes with Queen Medusa, and waved his hand, saying sternly.
Hearing Yun Shan’s words, the square filled with sighs of relief. Today’s commotion had been too big, and everyone hoped for a quick resolution. If it continued, who knew how many more powerful figures would be drawn in…
“Old Sect Master…” Yun Leng spoke reluctantly.
“Shut up!” Yun Shan’s face darkened, and he turned to Xiao Yan. “I heard about your three-year agreement with Nalan Yanran from Yun Yun. She was a bit impulsive, but the agreement has ended. From now on, there’s nothing between you two. Today’s disturbance at the Yunlan Sect, I won’t pursue it, but I hope this is the last. In the future, if you cause trouble again, even with Queen Medusa protecting you, the Yunlan Sect will not stand idly by!”
“Rest assured, Sect Master Yun Shan, I’ve come here once, and that’s enough,” Xiao Yan bowed, smiling faintly.
“Let’s go,” Queen Medusa waved, and her expression was slightly unappealing. Glancing at Xiao Yan, she turned and walked towards the stone steps outside the square. Xiao Yan, holding the Heavy Xuan Ruler, stepped back, facing Yun Shan and the others, then glanced at Nalan Yanran in the crowd. He found her gaze, just as complex as before. Their eyes met, with entirely different emotions from when they arrived. Withdrawing his gaze, Xiao Yan followed Queen Medusa as she disappeared up the endless stone steps enveloped in mist.
In the sky, Hai Bodong, after staring at Queen Medusa for a while with an uncertain expression, finally flapped his wings and followed at a distance, but refused to land.
Under the gazes of the Yunlan Sect, Xiao Yan and Queen Medusa’s figures slowly vanished into the mist-shrouded stone steps.
“Ahh… it’s finally over…” Watching the two disappear, the strong figures on the giant trees all sighed in relief, exchanging bitter smiles. Who would have thought that a simple agreement between two juniors would escalate into such a shocking lineup?
“Gentlemen, let today’s matter end here. I am truly sorry to have made you witness this spectacle by the younger generation,” Yun Shan said, looking around with a smile.
“Hehe, Sect Master Yun Shan, you jest. Since the matter is settled, we shall not linger. In the future, we will certainly visit the Yunlan Sect,” the figures on the treetops said, understanding the dismissal in Yun Shan’s words. They bid farewell politely and departed, flying towards the foot of the mountain.
“Old Sect Master, are we really letting Xiao Yan go like this? He has brought our Yunlan Sect to this state…” Seeing the retreating figures, Yun Leng looked at the place where Xiao Yan had disappeared, unable to hold back his discontent.
“What else do you want to do?” Yun Shan glanced at him indifferently. “Even I am not confident in defeating Queen Medusa. Adding the two Battle Emperor level experts, the cost of keeping Xiao Yan would be enormous.”
Gritting his teeth, Yun Leng said, “But today’s events clearly show that Xiao Yan disrespected our Yunlan Sect. If we don’t find a way to salvage this, it will become a laughingstock.”
Yun Shan’s brows furrowed. “What do you suggest?”
“Judging by the help Xiao Yan received today, I’m certain Mo Cheng’s death is related to him. Since he won’t stay, perhaps we can ‘invite’ his father to Wutan City…”
“Foolish!” Yun Shan’s face darkened. “You’re old and foolish. If you know he has strong backing, why provoke him over Mo Cheng? Is it worth it? This matter is over. Speak no more of it!”
With that, Yun Shan waved his sleeve and turned, walking towards the center of the square, arranging for the cleanup.
Staring at Yun Shan’s departing figure, Yun Leng slowly touched the terrifying scar on his head, his old face twisting with resentment and malice, his gaze fixed on the spot where Xiao Yan had vanished.
Shortly after the scene ended, a sound of wind tearing through the sky echoed, and a graceful, elegant figure suddenly appeared in the square, her beautiful eyes sweeping over the chaotic scene, her face darkening.
“Teacher…” Nalan Yanran, who first noticed the descending, regal beauty, rushed over, her eyes turning red, and she threw herself into the latter’s arms, her pent-up emotions turning into sobs.
“Sect Master, Sect Master is back!” On the square, all the Yunlan Sect disciples knelt in excitement, seeing the woman in a moon-robe appear.
“Alright, alright, Nalan Yanran, stop crying… tell me what happened?” The moon-robe woman gently stroked Nalan Yanran’s long, smooth hair, lifting her head, revealing a noble and elegant face—none other than Yun Zhi, who had shared a brief, ambiguous relationship with Xiao Yan in the Magic Beast Mountains.
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