Thump!
Han Feng landed first.
This underground cave was somewhat dark at first, but now it had become brighter.
Xiao Yan clumsily controlled his Purple Cloud Wings to land, but he stumbled and fell, getting a mouthful of mud.
"Pwe, pweh!"
Xiao Yan spat out the mud in his mouth.
What's going on? There's actually such wet mud under this desert.
Xiao Yan was speechless. He stood up and looked around.
What came into view was a pool of clear lake water.
A moist breeze blew, and Xiao Yan instantly calmed down.
The deep blue lake water reflected points of light, deep and calm, as if without a trace of impurity.
In the very center of the lake, there was a plant whose fruit had already been picked.
Xiao Yan subconsciously walked forward but was grabbed by Han Feng.
An inexplicable force surged into his body, and Xiao Yan regained his reason.
When he looked into the lake again, where was the clear and pure scenery? There was only thick blood water, with lumps of severed flesh surging in it.
"This..."
Xiao Yan trembled and took half a step back.
"This is a multi-layered spatial secret realm. Be careful."
Han Feng stepped forward, a crimson flame igniting in his hand.
Myriad Beast Spirit Flame!
Profound Meaning of Heavenly Flames: Myriad Beast Catalog.
The shadow of a Vermilion Bird appeared behind Han Feng, and the shadow of the Amethyst Winged Lion King was sent by Han Feng to guard Xiao Yan.
"Nanming Radiance."
Dispel!
The shadow of the Vermilion Bird flapped its wings, and flames that purified evil rippled in the lake.
Swoosh!
The blood lake dissipated like a phantom, and a chilling golden qi rushed towards Han Feng.
Han Feng subconsciously mobilized the Innate Primordial Magnetism to protect his body, but the always-successful protective magnetic field seemed to have failed at this moment, without any movement.
Buzz!
In a hurry, the Green Lotus Core Flame manifested outward, condensing a green lotus to protect Han Feng's body.
Rip!
Five claw shadows, like ancient divine weapons, easily tore apart the green lotus.
Han Feng's pupils shrank abruptly, and a crimson light lit up on his chest.
Clang!
A harsh sound of metal clashing exploded. The Red Emperor Armor automatically protected its master, blocking this blow for Han Feng.
Cold sweat broke out on Han Feng's back. The one second just now was actually his most dangerous moment.
The golden qi claw strike was too fast, and he didn't even have time to use the Void God Stele.
Fortunately, he managed to block the attack.
The Red Emperor Armor made a great contribution.
Looking at the obvious claw marks on his chest armor, Han Feng breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt somewhat helpless.
It was already a battle-damaged version, and now it was even more damaged.
Metal qi governed killing. The attack just now had formed a domain. Xiao Yan in the distance was dumbfounded just by looking at it, as if he had been soaked in sweat.
Han Feng slowly stood up. At this time, the lake surface had returned to its clear appearance. Everything just now seemed like an illusion. If not for the scars on the Red Emperor Armor, Han Feng would have suspected that he had been put under an illusion.
In the center of the lake, a huge statue with a snake tail and a turtle body stood quietly.
Han Feng gasped slightly. He didn't move forward directly, but walked to Xiao Yan's side first.
"Are you okay?"
Xiao Yan glanced at Han Feng, then fell headfirst into the mud.
Han Feng checked Xiao Yan's physical condition and found that he was just overly frightened, so he didn't wake him up.
Han Feng opened the Spirit Nurturing Gourd and let Yao Chen out.
"Master, is there any spirit liquid left?"
"No, I just finished refining it."
Han Feng sighed, took a few medicinal herbs from his storage ring, decocted them, and fed them to Xiao Yan.
"Xiao Yan!"
Only then did Yao Chen discover Xiao Yan lying on the ground and immediately leaned forward to look.
"What's wrong with him?"
"He was frightened and is mentally weak."
"What happened?"
Han Feng pointed to the snake-tailed turtle statue on the lake. "I don't know what that is. I almost got hurt."
Yao Chen looked into the lake. When he saw the statue with the snake tail and turtle body, his expression changed instantly.
"Basalt!"
"What?"
Han Feng was stunned.
Basalt...
He had heard from the Empress in the Nanli Nation that when the Ancient God descended back then, he brought four spirit beasts to suppress evil spirits.
Vermilion Bird in the South, Basalt in the North.
Azure Dragon in the East, White Tiger in the West.
This statue with a snake tail and turtle body is Basalt?
"Master, you know it?"
Yao Chen nodded. "Black Snake, Tortoise Warrior, that is Basalt. It is a spirit beast that appeared in ancient times. There are records of it in the Yao Clan's sacrificial ceremonies."
"Where is this place? How did you find it?"
"Tagor Desert."
"Desert?"
Yao Chen was stunned, then fell into deep thought.
It seems that the predecessor of this Tagor Desert is not simple either.
"What are you going to do?"
Yao Chen looked at the Basalt statue. Since this thing appeared here, it meant there must be treasures hidden.
Han Feng took a deep breath.
Although that claw just now almost seriously injured him, it couldn't make him retreat.
If it was really a Basalt of the same level as the Vermilion Bird, then it was definitely worth exploring properly.
"I plan to go and have a look, but I have to send Little Junior Brother up first. If the situation becomes critical later, I might not be able to protect him."
"I'll send him up. You adjust your breath first and wait for me to come back."
"Okay."
Han Feng sat cross-legged, took a pill, and slowly restored the Dou Qi in his body.
Yao Chen picked up Xiao Yan and flew towards the cave entrance.
About a quarter of an hour later, Han Feng adjusted his state to the extreme.
He and Yao Chen looked at each other, and Yao Chen nodded to him.
Han Feng took a deep breath, and the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame ignited again in his pupils, entering the Profound Meaning state.
Yao Chen looked at the crimson flame condensing into a list shape beside Han Feng, amazed in his heart.
Heavenly Flames actually have such a usage.
Han Feng stepped into the lake, standing on the water surface, extremely cautious with every step.
Once there was an irresistible danger, he would use the Void God Stele to escape.
However, until he walked in front of the Basalt statue, no crisis occurred.
Han Feng looked at the tall stone statue in front of him. After hesitating for a moment, he pressed his hand on it.
Buzz!
A mysterious power began to fluctuate, and a mental image suddenly transmitted into Han Feng's mind.
On a huge lake, a giant turtle covering the sky waved its snake-headed long tail and roared at the White Tiger stepping on a golden weapon in the sky, "White Tiger, why did you betray us?"
The White Tiger did not speak. Murderous intent filled its golden pupils, followed by a claw shadow that tore the world apart.
The golden light split the earth, cutting off the water vapor in this area, and changing the terrain at the same time. After ten thousand years of wind and sun exposure, this place became an endless desert.
Basalt's corpse was destroyed by the White Tiger, leaving only a remnant spirit attached to the water element in the world, which the White Tiger could not completely destroy.
Boom!
After browsing through the changing years, Han Feng was shaken away by the energy emitted by the Basalt statue.
Yao Chen on the side didn't know what had happened and looked at the stone statue in front of him nervously.
He saw the energy inside it disperse in circles, shrinking continuously, and finally turning into a turtle shell.
Han Feng reached out his hand, and the turtle shell happened to fall into his palm.
Everything returned to calm. Yao Chen leaned over to take a look.
"Turtle shell?"
There were some characters and patterns recorded on the turtle shell that Han Feng couldn't understand. Yao Chen was also confused.
Han Feng took the Myriad Beast Catalog from the side.
"Spirit of Basalt."
...
"Spirit of Basalt!"
...
No response.
Is it completely dead?
Han Feng awkwardly withdrew the Myriad Beast Catalog, then looked at Yao Chen.
"Don't look at me, I don't understand either."
Yao Chen shook his head.
Han Feng nodded and put away the turtle shell.
It seems I can only ask the Empress in the Nanli Empire later.
Hope she knows something.
The last message Basalt transmitted to Han Feng just now was that the White Tiger had betrayed them.
But in this era, their grievances had nothing to do with him.
Han Feng looked around and collected some rich water and earth essences around him. The Sea Heart Flame and the Green Lotus Core Flame liked this energy very much, which could help them grow further.
The most concentrated essence fruit had been eaten by Zi Yan in one bite. Fortunately, that little guy was proficient in spatial power and didn't trigger the trap here. Otherwise, with her cultivation, she would have been seriously injured if not dead.
"The environment here is quite good, very suitable for planting spirit plants."
Yao Chen said at this time.
Han Feng laughed.
"Then wait until you are resurrected, Master, and come back to take a good look."
Yao Chen nodded, then drilled back into the Spirit Nurturing Gourd.
Han Feng left a mark here, then flew towards the cave entrance.
Outside the cave entrance, Zi Yan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Han Feng finally come out.
When Yao Chen sent Xiao Yan out just now, they thought they had encountered some danger.
"How was it? Did you find any treasures?"
"Just a turtle shell. The good stuff was already eaten by you."
Han Feng showed them the turtle shell in his hand. None of the four women knew the content written on it.
Maybe there were records in the Gu Clan, but it was too obscure, and Gu Xun'er would definitely not know about it.
"It seems there really aren't any good things down there. When I was treasure hunting before, I thought there were other treasures hidden inside."
"Then why didn't you keep looking?"
"After eating the fruit, I wanted to sleep."
Alright, as expected of you.
Han Feng rubbed Zi Yan's cowlick.
This little girl's luck was really good.
She took the benefits perfectly and avoided the risks.
The Ancient Void Dragon's treasure stealing talent had been used to the extreme by her, right?
"Let's go."
Han Feng took out the treasure ship. After everyone boarded, they flew away from this place.
Snake-Person Royal City.
Han Feng descended on this city again. Medusa came out to greet him immediately.
Sensing the spatial fluctuations emitted around her body, she had already reached the level of a four-star Dou Ancestor. Han Feng lamented that the Seven-Colored Raw Stone was indeed a treasure exclusive to the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.
"Zi Yan, you're awake."
Medusa was surprised to see the bouncing purple-haired girl beside Han Feng.
Zi Yan ran to Medusa and stared at her.
"What good things did you steal to improve your cultivation so fast?"
Medusa raised her eyebrows.
"Steal? This was given to me by Cai'er. And didn't you also eat rare spiritual materials?"
"Hehe, I was just asking."
Zi Yan wiped her mouth, thinking in her heart that she would go to Cai'er later to ask for some good things too.
"When can you change your gluttonous habit?"
Medusa put her hands on her hips and looked at Zi Yan helplessly.
The group arrived inside the palace.
Han Feng and Medusa entered a separate room.
"Congratulations on breaking through to Dou Ancestor."
"Thank you."
"I came this time to talk to you about the future development of the Snake-People Tribe."
Medusa looked serious and listened carefully.
"Speak."
"I know that Snake-People prefer cold. Living in a place like the Tagor Desert is destined to be difficult. I can make a promise to take the Snake-People Tribe to a place suitable for you to live."
Han Feng said.
"Whether it's the closer Black-Corner Region or the farther Central Plains, it's fine."
Medusa looked at Han Feng in surprise.
"Why do you want to help the Snake-People Tribe like this?"
She vaguely remembered that when they first met more than ten years ago, Han Feng did not have a good impression of the Snake-People Tribe.
"Not helping the Snake-People Tribe, but an investment, an investment in you."
Han Feng looked at Medusa and said seriously, "I am very optimistic about your future. You have hope of becoming a first-class expert on the Dou Qi Continent."
"Is that so..."
Medusa nodded.
"Of course, you and I have had a fate for several years. Compared to others, I trust you more."
The corners of Medusa's mouth curled up slightly.
"What you said is beneficial to the Snake-People Tribe, so of course I won't refuse."
"It's just that my Snake-People Tribe has a large population. Even to the Black-Corner Region, it is a long distance. The journey is a difficult problem."
"Don't worry about that. I can build a spatial channel to allow the Snake-People to pass quickly, or use spatial treasures that carry people. I have them all."
"Anyway, as long as you agree, leave the rest of the work to me."
Medusa said in surprise.
"Spatial channel? You are already a Dou Venerate?"
Han Feng nodded.
Medusa froze in place.
Dou Venerate...
It turned out that the gap between them had never decreased, but had grown larger and larger.
"Then I'll trouble you."
Medusa said.
"I will notify the clan, but it may take some time for them to accept it."
"Mm, I'm not in a hurry. Notify me anytime when you're ready."
Han Feng stood up and extended his hand to Medusa.
Medusa was stunned, then stood up and shook hands with Han Feng.
"I will prepare several places for you to choose from."
"Thank you."
The two walked towards the door together.
"How is Cai'er?"
Medusa asked proactively this time.
"Developing forces in the Western Region of the Central Plains, and also helping me find someone. But now that the person has been found, she can actually stop over there."
"Developing forces?"
"Mm, ruling the snake-type magical beasts in the Western Region. Do you plan to go there?"
"I can consider it."
Han Feng looked at Medusa. His intuition told him that the other party seemed to have made a decision.
Does she want to go and be with Cai'er?
"Okay, then I'll go notify her in advance. She will definitely welcome your arrival."
The two walked to the platform of the Royal Tower to part ways.
"We'll leave first. See you later."
Medusa stood on the platform, watching Han Feng and the others leave.
In just a few words, the two decided the future direction of the Snake-People Tribe.
This is the authority unique to the strong.
Medusa looked at the huge city under her feet and took a deep breath.
Snake-People Tribe, it's time to make a change.
Leading the tribesmen out of the desert was something every generation of Snake-Person Queen wanted to do.
But so far, no one has succeeded.
Will she be the first Queen to lead the Snake-People Tribe out of the desert?
Dou Qi surged, and Medusa stepped on the void to the top of the tower.
Seven-colored power transformed into a sky-piercing giant python. Seeing this, the Snake-People in the city prostrated themselves.
"Long live Her Majesty the Queen."
"Long live Her Majesty the Queen."