The luxurious robe wrapped around her enchanting, graceful figure. Her voluptuous and fiery figure exuded a seductive allure, with her long, enticing pale purple eyes gently closed. On her flawless, white, jade-like slender hand, a nine-colored small snake wandered nonchalantly. There was an unparalleled charm between the woman and the snake, almost pulling every man's gaze toward them.
Suddenly, the wandering nine-colored small snake lifted its head in delight, transforming into a bolt of lightning and speeding outside the hall. Medusa simultaneously opened her pale purple eyes, a trace of surprise flashing through them. Watching the nine-colored Heaven-Swallowing Python that had already darted ahead, a trace of helplessness crossed her heart. With a slight movement of her feet, her figure flickered several times, and she was no longer in the grand hall.
"Who dares to invade our Snake-People's temple?"
Finally, the massive body of the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor caught the attention of the guards of the Snake-People's royal city.
A Dou Wang aether arose from the city, swiftly arriving atop the city wall. It was a Snake-People female warrior, dressed equally boldly. One must say, the Snake-People's genes determined that they were either extremely ugly or incredibly beautiful.
At this moment, looking at the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor in the air, the Snake-People female Dou Wang said in realization, "It's you, you stinking snake!"
Noticing it was an acquaintance, her expression turned even colder. "White Fang, you still dare to come to the Snake-People tribe? Aren't you afraid Her Majesty the Queen will kill you?"
White Fang did not respond but rather, Zi Yan, who was lying on its back, stood up displeased, bursting forth with a sharp aura, surveying the Snake-People guards.
Noticing the anomaly on White Fang's back, the female Dou Wang's delicate face changed. The person riding the Eight-Winged Black Serpent Emperor likely had a significant identity.
"Medusa, if you don't come out, I'll break in myself!" Zi Yan suddenly shouted towards the interior of the royal city, her voice carrying a terrifying dragon's roar, causing the surrounding Snake-People warriors considerable discomfort.
"Ugh—" The leading female Dou Wang felt a heaviness in her chest, looking in horror at the purple figure. This person's strength was extremely terrifying.
"Although your strength is formidable, our Snake-People tribe is no weakling either. Leave early; otherwise, when Her Majesty the Queen comes out, it will be hard for you to leave!" Knowing the trouble these people could cause, the Snake-People Dou Wang advised to avoid unwanted conflict.
Ever since Her Majesty the Queen returned, she had broken through to the Dou Zong realm. In her view, while these people's strength was considerable, Her Majesty the Queen was even more invincible.
Her words did not concern Jiang Yun and his group. At this moment, a swooshing sound came, and sensing a familiar aether, both Zi Yan and Jiang Yun showed a trace of joy.
"Swoosh!" A figure, swift as lightning, darted directly into Jiang Yun's arms.
"Little Nine," Zi Yan exclaimed joyfully at the sight, but seeing the little Heaven-Swallowing Python bypass her and start acting affectionately in Jiang Yun's arms, she immediately felt put out.
"You really are a greedy little fellow!" Looking at the nine-colored Heaven-Swallowing Python coiling beside his space ring with a longing gaze, Jiang Yun helplessly took out a seven-tier pill to feed this yet another grain-eating account.
At this moment, space in front of them twisted, and an enchanting curvy figure slowly appeared before countless eyes.
"Her Majesty the Queen!" The moment Queen Medusa appeared, a dense crowd of Snake-People below the city wall immediately knelt, including the female Dou Wang, demonstrating her unmatched status.
"Wonder what magic you have that makes Little Nine so fond of you!" Watching the nine-colored Heaven-Swallowing Python hang affectionately in Jiang Yun's hand after swallowing the pill, Medusa, with her dual soul in one body, felt a flutter in her heart but maintained an indifferent front.
"Perhaps, I'm just likable?" Jiang Yun laughed, giving a cheeky answer.
Rolling her eyes at Jiang Yun, Medusa turned to the many Snake-People and commanded, "They are my guests, stand down!"
"This way, let's talk inside the hall!" Calming the startled Snake-People warriors, Queen Medusa turned to Jiang Yun and the group.
Everyone had no objections. Led by Queen Medusa, they smoothly entered the Snake-People's core location—the temple. Along the way, it was evident that the Snake-People's vigilance was stringent, but as they approached the temple's core, there were fewer people, eventually none.
The strongest combat power in the Snake-People tribe was Queen Medusa. If the enemies had made it here, it signified their overwhelming strength, making further guarding meaningless. This was a consensus in the fantasy world!
Arriving at the temple's entrance, Medusa furrowed her brows slightly, finally stepping inside. Jiang Yun and his group exchanged glances, following closely, and they saw four figures in the grand hall.
These were four elderly women with dense auras, the four peak Dou Huang elders of the Snake-People tribe.
"Her Majesty the Queen!"
"For what reason have the four elders come?"
Seeing Medusa, the four respectfully paid their respects first. In the past, although Medusa was the queen of the Snake-People tribe, they were elders of the tribe and her seniors.
Although both at the peak of Dou Huang, Medusa had always regarded them with junior courtesy. But now, Medusa had broken through the shackle, her strength unfathomable, and so the roles had reversed.
Facing Medusa's inquiry, the chief elder glanced at Jiang Yun and his companions and explained, "We were in retreat when we sensed a terrifying aether, fearing a mishap, so we came out."
She then turned to Jiang Yun's group and smiled, "It seems we have misunderstood."
Nodding, Medusa turned to Jiang Yun and his group, saying, "They are my friends."
"Since they are friends of Her Majesty the Queen, we shall take our leave."
Coming and going in a hurry, the four Snake-People elders returned to their retreat, ensuring no crisis loomed.
"Sit down!"
After sending off the four elders, Medusa lazily sat in the main seat, speaking to the group. Attendants served them delicious tea.
"I sensed several strong aether in the Snake-People tribe. What has happened?" After they sat, Medusa asked directly, looking at Jiang Yun.
Jiang Yun then explained about the Northwest Continent, the Soul Hall, the Ancient Clan, and other matters carefully to Medusa.
"So, there are very few safe places in the Northwest Continent now. What about the Snake-People tribe?" Thinking of the powerful Soul Hall, Medusa was worried, despite being a three-star Dou Zun, confident she could match a six-star Dou Zun. The deep and unpredictable strength of the Soul Hall and its troubles in the Northwest Continent concerned her. It would be difficult to have a good outcome if the Snake-People were threatened, relying only on her strength.
"Then we should strike first and hit them hard!" Battle-loving Zi Yan slapped the table, speaking loudly.
Recognizing the Soul Hall's strength, Medusa rolled her eyes and said, "Challenge the Soul Hall head-on? It's like hitting a stone with an egg!"
"The Soul Hall will not make major moves in the Northwest Continent for a while," Jiang Yun calmly said.
"Why?" The four women looked at Jiang Yun in confusion.
Why indeed?
Because I have inside information!
Jiang Yun ruminated before explaining, "Due to the Ancient Clan, the humiliation of the Ancient Clan's eldest daughter will obviously prompt action. The two imperial clans cannot go all out, the aftermath would be too severe, so the conflict will stay among their subordinate forces."
"The Soul Clan has the Soul Hall, the Ancient Clan has the Black Yanjun (Black Flame Army). High-end combat of the Soul Hall will be tied up, and the newly harvested Northwest Continent has fewer prime souls. The Soul Hall will likely refrain from investing too many resources here!"
Seeing Jiang Yun's well-reasoned analysis, Qinglin, Little Doctor Immortal, and Zi Yan gazed at him in admiration, and even Medusa's eyes glittered.
Medusa believed in Jiang Yun's analysis, so she exhaled deeply. Turning to Jiang Yun, she said, "Without delay, please set up our tribe's protective array first!"
"No rush," Jiang Yun shook his head slowly.
"Why?" Medusa frowned, puzzled.
"The Snake-People's immediate need is to find better land, to move out of the desert!" Jiang Yun looked at Medusa, feeling she had turned a bit dull.
Hearing Jiang Yun's words, Medusa was momentarily dazed. The Snake-People's millennia-old dream was about to be realized in her hands!
"Yes, the Snake-People must leave the desert. No one can stop us!" At this moment, a blazing desire erupted in Medusa's eyes. This time, no one could halt her.
"I will consult the elders about our target!" Medusa hurried off to talk with the Snake-People's four great elders, leaving the group exchanging puzzled looks.
"Really? She just ditched us like this? Not even a meal, how rude!" Zi Yan complained, seeing the plain tea before her.
"Hehehe!" Seeing Zi Yan's frustrated look, Qinglin and Little Doctor Immortal chuckled.
"How dare you laugh at me, take this!" Noticing their laughter, Zi Yan's cheeks reddened, and she angrily charged at the two girls.
"Ah!"
Their playful noises echoed in the hall, as Jiang Yun leisurely sipped his tea, occasionally commenting, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle!
Three days later.
The Snake-People mobilized, led personally by Medusa, taking the warriors of the four major tribes. For this endeavor, half of the capable Snake-People warriors were deployed, showing the importance attached to this mission.
Their target was the former Empire of Chuyun and the Molan Empire, plus a smaller part of the Beast Mountain Range.
This region's environment was extremely suitable for the Snake-People's survival, and considering the former toxic creatures of Chuyun Empire, the Snake-People didn't fear them, being masters of poison themselves.
As for whether the current rulers of Chuyun Empire and Molan Empire would agree, that was not within Medusa's concern. If they disagreed, she would simply cut them down!
Jointly with Zi Yan and Medusa's coordination, a space passage was established. Within just a day, Medusa led the Snake-People to secure enough space for their survival.
"Queen Medusa, how bold of you to invade our Molan Empire's territory?" At the moment when Medusa secured the land, the Molan Empire was the first to respond, led by the Molan Three Elders, arriving before Medusa and her people with their army.
At this time, the Molan Three Elders had broken through to the Dou Zong realm. Upon hearing that the Snake-People led by the breakthrough Dou Zong-ranked Medusa invaded, they decided to come together. If one came alone, considering Queen Medusa's ferocity, they might not be able to fend her off.
"What does this king fear? Old fellows, let's settle old scores together!" Medusa sneered at the Molan Three Elders and their huge army, her Dou Zun aura exploding.
The Snake-People had not thrived between various empires, often clashing with them. Medusa had had disputes with the Molan Three Elders. Now, it was time to settle scores!
"Dou Zun…"
"You broke through to Dou Zun, how is that possible?" Experiencing Medusa's explosive aura, the Molan Three Elders looked aghast and frightened.
"Run!" Without further inquiry, the three swiftly fled in different directions, knowing Dou Zun was unbeatable.
"Hmph!" Medusa snorted from afar, extending her hand to grasp at the fleeing trio.
"Bam!" As Medusa's hand clenched, the space around the three became distorted. In the next moment, a horrendous force penetrated the space, striking them.
"Boom!" With three explosive sounds, three masses of scarlet mist appeared in the sky, leaving no trace of the trio.
After eliminating the Molan Three Elders, Medusa glanced at the Molan Empire's army, still in shock, and slapped her palm down.
Soon after, news spread of Queen Medusa's merciless wipeout of the Molan Empire's three Dou Zong, over a dozen Dou Wang, Dou Huang, and tens of thousands of soldiers.
Such ruthless actions once again reminded neighboring nations of this fierce desert Snake-People queen.
Following this, the Snake-People easily took over the entire Molan Empire, most of Chuyun Empire, and, after a seven-day migration, settled into their new territory. (End of chapter)
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