Saint: When immortals fight, mortals suffer.
The playful encounter between the two Dou Sheng masters, even though they carefully controlled their power to avoid causing any harm, still left countless people in a state of dread, fearing they would be caught up in the lingering aftermath and disappear without a trace.
Such a massive commotion inevitably alerted the Alchemy Alliance and the Soul Palace Alliance, who rushed to investigate.
Although they didn't personally witness the clash, they could discern their identities from the lingering aura.
Chen Guan, Queen Medusa!
For a moment, the two alliances were divided.
The Alchemy Alliance's experts were incredulous. How could they suddenly fight after such affectionate gestures just a few days ago? They couldn't comprehend
it, truly couldn't.
Only a handful of those who knew the truth exchanged glances, their faces filled with gloating glee.
Xiao Yan, for example, was beaming with joy.
"The greater the pleasure, the greater the suffering. I told you, being a four-winged angel is not that easy."
The Soul Palace Alliance, on the other hand, was unaware of the situation, but that didn't matter. What was certain was that Chen Guan and Queen Medusa had fought their way to the Beast Territory.
Didn't this mean the Alchemy Alliance had an opportunity?
Without Queen Medusa, who could withstand the assault of the Palace Master and the Great Celestial Venerable?
As if witnessing a colossal achievement, the powerful individuals who had been observing the situation in secret rushed back to report the news, even suggesting seizing this opportunity to strike a fatal blow at the Alchemy Alliance.
The powerful individuals who returned with this report were incredibly confident, anticipating a generous reward from the Palace Master.
However, reality was harsh.
Forget the Palace Master, they didn't even see the Great Celestial Venerable. A terrifying gust of wind swept across, blasting them out of the palace and sending them flying hundreds of feet.
"What a bunch of fools! How could Chen Guan and Queen Medusa have dared to leave so ostentatiously? How could they not be on guard? They thought they could trick me with such a crude trick?"
"Palace Master, I think we can give it a try. Those two must have some reason to leave. Aside from the Grand Void Ancient Dragon Clan, I can't imagine what their reasoning might be. The Grand Void Ancient Dragon Clan is erratic, and we know very little about them. Perhaps we could use this opportunity to test them." An elderly voice echoed.
The man known as the Palace Master was silent for a moment, then seemed to agree.
"That's a good idea. Take Gu You with you. It's a good opportunity for him to redeem himself for meritorious service."
"Yes."
...
Elsewhere,
Chen Guan and Medusa were completely unaware of all this.
Even if they knew, they wouldn't have cared.
After all, they hadn't planned anything. Furthermore,
with the Soul Clan's millennium plan progressing, they couldn't afford to remain indifferent. It was only a matter of time before the Grand Void Ancient Dragon Clan revealed their true strength.
Besides, as long as the Soul Clan didn't surrender, the Soul Palace alone wouldn't be able to overcome the towering mountain that was Zi Yan.
They fled all the way.
They chased all the way.
Medusa's attacks were ruthless, showing no mercy. Even with Chen Guan's current strength, he couldn't handle them with composure. He narrowly escaped death again and again, wounded almost everywhere except his head, looking utterly miserable.
Of course, no one could tell how much of this was real or fake.
This miserable state lasted for four days.
At dawn on the fifth day, the two finally entered the Beast Territory, one after the other.
Arriving at their destination, Chen Guan stopped fleeing.
He'd been beating her for four days; it was time to let off some steam.
The sound of wind rustled behind him, and Medusa, expressionless, appeared beside him. Her composure was as if nothing had happened in the past four days. Only the slight smile on her brow suggested a hint of joy to those familiar with her.
"The Beast Realm is now truly dominated by the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, forcing the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan to avoid them. When I emerged from retreat that day, I ordered Yao Ming to attack the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan unexpectedly, slaying nine Dou Zun."
"This clan's depth is truly astonishing. The three Sky Demon Phoenixes that appeared that day—the Phoenix, the Kun Phoenix, and the Eagle Phoenix—are all Dou Sheng powerhouses, one two-star and two one-star." "
Besides, I've also vaguely sensed a hidden powerhouse as powerful as myself, likely the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan's ultimate trump card. Even after I severely injured the three Sky Demon Phoenixes, this person didn't show up. I had intended to force him out, but unfortunately, the Soul Palace group disrupted the situation."
Medusa spoke calmly, gazing at the direction of the previous day's battle, a hint of fighting spirit in her eyes.
Chen Guan wasn't surprised.
"After all, they're the acknowledged second-in-command in the Warcraft world. It would be strange
if they didn't have some background." "For now, forget about the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan. They're intent on hiding, so few can find them. Unless the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan is dispatched to encircle and suppress them, the gains won't outweigh the losses."
"By the way, take this opportunity to explore the Beast Domain and find a suitable territory for the Serpent People. The northwest is too restrictive."
Medusa nodded. The Warcraft Mountains are a bit better than the original Tagor Desert, but they're only moderately suitable for the Serpent People.
Compared to the Beast Domain, the gap is still huge.
Only here can the Serpent People thrive.
"I've thought about it, but there's no rush. Let's wait until the situation in Zhongzhou stabilizes before migrating. The Snake People are still too weak. Even with us and the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's protection, they might not be safe if they come now."
"Well, as long as you have a plan, let's go to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan's territory."
Taking advantage of the last bit of time on the journey, Medusa explained how she would subdue the Nine Netherworld Python Clan after emerging from seclusion. Her plan
was similar to the original plan, except that Medusa's methods were more ruthless, her principle being that those who obey prosper, those who disobey perish. Their
sheer strength, coupled with the debt of gratitude for rescuing Yao Ming, has earned the Nine Netherworld Python Clan unconditional obedience to Medusa's orders, making them a qualified vassal race.
However, everything has its downsides; such suppression can easily backfire. It's crucial to maintain absolute strength.
Chen Guan wasn't concerned about this.
If they lacked even this little confidence, they might as well pack up and retreat to the northwest.
The heartland of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan.
Chen Guan still remembered the last time he came here, or the incident before that.
Originally, they had sent Medusa deep into the Nine Netherworld to receive the inheritance. They had done so covertly, luring the tiger away from its mountain lair, and had also captured several Dou Zun powerhouses from the Nine Netherworld Python clan. They were now under Qinglin's control.
But this time...
times had changed; there was no need to hide.
From a distance, Chen Guan spotted a middle-aged man leading a group of his clansmen approaching.
Only Yao Ming, now revived, could meet the rank of Two-Star Dou Sheng.
"Yao Ming, welcome to Her Majesty,"
he said, glancing at Chen Guan, who had accompanied him. Yao Ming quickly retracted his gaze and bowed respectfully.
The rest of the group followed suit without hesitation.
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Suddenly, Chen Guan felt as if he were transported back to the beginning of the Snake People of the Tagor Desert.
The Medusa girl stood tall and proud, and those who saluted were filled with awe.
However, compared to the original group, this one was stronger, and lacked some of the blood ties that bound them.
Medusa nodded gently, "He is Chen Guan. You have probably heard of him. What I want to say is, he is my man. From now on, seeing him will be like seeing me."
"Yes!" The group responded with a roar of approval.
Chen Guan could sense Medusa's intentions and tightened his grip on her jade hand. But when he turned his gaze to Yao Ming and the others, the emotion in his eyes faded, his expression as calm as water.
He said nothing, and he didn't need to speak, nor did he even think about changing anything.
For Chen Guan, the Nine Netherworld Python Clan could be of some help, but it was limited.
Medusa said nothing more, but gave Yao Ming a look, which immediately understood and dismissed the elders.
"Take us to the Yellow Springs Stele."
Yao Ming wasn't surprised. He had heard of Chen Guan's deeds and witnessed Medusa's power. Honestly, apart from the Yellow Springs Stele, he couldn't think of anything in the entire Nine Netherworld Python Clan that would warrant these two coming together.
Therefore, Yao Ming had suspected something the moment he saw them.
"Your Majesty, Master Chen Guan, please follow me,"
Yao Ming greeted them directly, leading the two toward the back of the mountain.
The three of them made no stops along the way, and in just a few minutes, they landed on an ancient altar.
The altar was magnificent, constructed entirely of massive cyan stone. From its summit, one could overlook the surrounding peaks.
The three of them slowly descended upon the altar. In its center, a massive pale yellow stele, approximately a hundred feet tall, stood alone, emanating an ancient aura that seemed to endure for eternity.
"Your Majesty, Master Chen Guan, this is the Yellow Springs Stele left by the Yellow Springs Demon Sage."
"The Yellow Springs Demon Sage is not a member of our clan, but because of their deep connection to ours, he left this stele here. After the death of this peerless warrior, his legacy dissipated over time, and this is likely the only place where his legacy remains."
Yao Ming smiled and explained.
Since Chen Guan and Medusa had come directly here, they must have some knowledge of the matter. Therefore, Yao Ming didn't want to hide anything, and spoke with a certain air of openness.
"This stele records the Yellow Springs Demon Sage's three most proud skills: the Yellow Springs Finger, the Yellow Springs Palm, and the Yellow Springs Skywrath. Our clan has also passed down a piece of knowledge from generation to generation: deep within this stele lies the remains of the Yellow Springs Demon Sage's blood essence. However, no one in our clan has yet obtained it, so we can't guarantee its authenticity."
Chen Guan nodded calmly; he had come specifically for that blood essence.
If he could obtain the Yellow Spring Demon Saint's blood essence and refine its energy, it would be enough to propel him to the rank of Two-Star Dou Sheng.
Furthermore, it would also allow him to refine his palms, allowing him to cultivate the Yellow Spring Finger, the Yellow Spring Palm, and even the Spiritual One Finger acquired from the Spirit Jade, bringing numerous benefits.
Of course, the Yellow Spring Sky Wrath couldn't be missed; having more skills is always better.
Although he had no interest in sonic combat and disliked shouting during a fight, he could at least learn from it, providing a trump card in case of desperate situations.
"With this Yellow Springs Stele, our clan could have risen to prominence. Unfortunately, we seem to lack talent for cultivating the Demon Saint's fighting skills. Only a handful of elders have mastered the Yellow Springs Finger and Yellow Springs Palm, while the majority have only mastered the Yellow Springs Finger."
"As for the high-level Yellow Springs Sky Wrath, no one in our clan has yet been able to cultivate it. This fighting skill is hidden deep within the stele, and we have no access to the training methods. To avoid damaging the Demon Saint's essence and blood, we dare not forcibly destroy the stele."
Yao Ming couldn't help but shake his head, sensing his inner regret.
Yellow Springs Finger: severing life and death.
Yellow Springs Wrath: shattering souls!
Yellow Springs Sky Wrath was the most formidable fighting skill of the Yellow Springs Demon Saint back then.
The ultimate of the ultimate!
Even today, records of Yellow Springs Sky Wrath can still be found in some ancient texts, a testament to its immense fame.
"It seems obtaining the Yellow Springs Sky Wrath and the Yellow Springs Demon Saint's essence and blood won't be so easy." Her Majesty the Queen looked at Chen Guan with her beautiful eyes, her lips curled slightly, hoping he could perform another miracle.
Yao Ming, however, unwisely nodded. "Your Majesty, you're right. This stele is protected by a remnant of the Yellow Springs Demon Saint's soul. The Yellow Springs Skywrath is hidden within this remnant, as is the blood essence. Our clan roughly estimates that obtaining these two items requires a celestial soul strength, and we Warcraft don't value soul power."
Guarding a mountain of treasures yet being unable to do anything about it was perhaps a form of despair.
Asking for help wasn't realistic.
Trust was a problem.
If the news leaked, no one knew how much trouble it would cause.
"Don't worry, since you told me about this last time, I will definitely not let you suffer any loss."
Medusa shook her head slightly. Her anticipation vanished instantly when she heard that mental power was the key to unlocking the stele.
She knew full well that mental power was Chen Guan's strongest suit.
It was simply a match made in heaven.
Undoubtedly...
Yao Ming thanked him hastily; this was exactly the answer he'd been hoping for.
Chen Guan also stepped forward at the right moment, slowly approaching the massive stele.
Arriving at this point, Chen Guan showed no signs of change.
Medusa's expression was slightly solemn.
Yao Ming, on the other hand, felt as if he were facing a formidable enemy. From this stone tablet, he sensed an extremely powerful spiritual pressure.
The Yellow Springs Demon Saint, a terrifying powerhouse halfway to Dou Di!
Even a shred of his remaining soul remained incredibly formidable.
"Before being schemed by Yao Xiaotian, I once attempted to obtain the Yellow Springs Skywrath cultivation method and the Demon Saint's blood essence within the stone tablet. However, the moment my soul power penetrated the stone tablet, I was shattered, vomiting blood and collapsing. It took me six months to recover."
"Even though I've found a blessing in disguise and reached the level of a two-star Dou Sheng, I have a feeling that if I try again, the outcome will be the same."
Yao Ming gazed at the stone tablet with fear, his expression changing slightly.
Thinking of his own attempts, and comparing them to the current states of Medusa and Chen Guan, he was filled with wonder.
Medusa was one thing; she was a four-star Dou Sheng, inherently stronger than he was.
But Chen Guan was only a one-star Dou Sheng, but at this moment he was the most relaxed, as if he didn't feel any pressure at all.
The rumors were true!
How could he have imagined that Chen Guan's soul strength had already reached the late Heaven Realm?
Even when the Yellow Springs Demon Saint was alive, he was only one or two steps ahead of him at most. Now he is just a remnant soul, it's strange that he can feel the pressure.
"Your feeling is correct. This Yellow Springs Demon Saint has a very deep spiritual attainment. At least stronger than I am now. I suspect he has already reached the perfection of the Heaven Realm, or even the Emperor Realm. Even a trace of his remnant soul is enough to stop 99% of people."
Yao Ming nodded in a puzzled manner, and couldn't help asking, "Master Chen Guan, are you sure?"
Chen Guan laughed, "It's like taking something out of a bag." He
nodded lightly to Medusa, facing the stone tablet and closing his eyes.
(End of this chapter)