The ability to grasp the power of space and walk on air was the most essential mark of a Dou Zong powerhouse.
At this moment, Flower Snake looked at Chen Yang, who was standing in mid-air, and her heart had already turned cold.
A Dou Zong was no match for the Snake-People race, let alone all the experts in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
"How did Brother Yang suddenly break through to the Dou Zong realm?"
"Moreover, there wasn't a trace of Dou Qi being released, or even any energy fluctuations?"
Xiao Yan looked at Chen Yang beside him, his heart filled with uncontrollable doubt.
"As expected, I was right. Young Master Chen's strength has probably already reached a higher level. Becoming a Dou Zong is probably just the unlocking of his strength, not a simple advancement!" Yao Lao was clearly starting to understand.
"Teacher, do you mean that Brother Yang's strength, like his alchemy skills, has reached a higher level, and he is just gradually unlocking his power?" Xiao Yan's mind was filled with mixed emotions.
"There is only one explanation: he must be a direct descendant of some ancient clan, just like your girlfriend. His training trip was just to temper his character."
"But there isn't a single ancient clan with the surname Chen on the Dou Qi Continent… Could it be an alias?"
The old doctor was somewhat puzzled.
"Could it be that Xun'er is also some kind of super strong person, just sealing her cultivation to play with me?" Xiao Yan was a little uneasy.
"What are you thinking? There aren't that many things in this world that seal cultivation levels. You watched your girlfriend grow up, don't you know whether she has sealed her cultivation level or not?" Yao Lao rolled his eyes.
"Hehe, that's true…"
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Xiao Yan was so shocked, and Yun Yun on the other side wasn't much better off.
Half an hour ago, the two were discussing when Chen Yang would advance to the Dou Zong realm. Chen Yang said it would be soon. So, "soon" really meant exactly what he said?
Half an hour, how could that not be fast?
"Congratulations!"
Yun Yun looked at Chen Yang, who was standing beside her out of thin air, and her face was filled with joy after the initial shock.
With her lover advancing to the Dou Zong realm, their journey with the Snake-People would undoubtedly be much smoother.
"I've had some recent insights, and seeing you put me in a great mood, which is perfect for breaking down this barrier." Chen Yang was quite clever; taking advantage of his advancement to Dou Zong to flirt with Yun Yun and deepen their relationship—wasn't that wonderful!
"Where…" Yun Yun blushed instantly, feeling both shy and sweet at the same time. 'You naughty boy, saying such embarrassing things at a time like this.'
...
The Flower Snake on the other side was completely dumbfounded.
They initially thought it was just a Dou Huang level expert coming to their door, and that it wasn't impossible for them to be scared off by the prestige of their Queen.
But now, that incredibly handsome human man had suddenly advanced to the Dou Zong level. How could they possibly resist him?
"Gulp…" Flower Snake swallowed hard, a bitter look on her face. "What brings you to the Snake-People Temple City?"
The Flower Snake flew lower, carefully choosing its words as it spoke.
Previously, as Medusa's personal guard captain, she had never shown any courtesy to others. Now, however, she had to speak to the person in front of her in such a humble manner, which inevitably made her feel complicated.
Chen Yang looked at the Flower Snake's arrogant demeanor before him and felt little emotional fluctuation. In this continent, the strong were respected, and those with great strength had the right to be respected by others. That was the reality.
"You are not worthy to speak to me. Let Medusa come out," Chen Yang said calmly.
"This…" Flower Snake was speechless for a moment. In the entire Snake-People Clan's Temple City, only she knew the current situation of her Queen.
"Flower Snake, let me speak to him!" Just then, a voice several times more alluring than Ya Fei's rang in their ears, and then a figure dressed in a purple brocade robe with a swaying purple snake tail appeared beside Flower Snake.
The newcomer was stunningly beautiful, with an exceptional figure and a slender waist that rivaled even Xiao Yixian's. Her domineering aura surpassed even Yun Yun's.
The woman before him, disregarding her purple snake tail, was undoubtedly the most beautiful woman Chen Yang had ever seen; in fact, the snake tail only added to her allure.
Looking at the woman in front of her, even though Yun Yun prided herself on her beauty, she felt a little ashamed of herself.
"Greetings, Dou Zong!" Medusa looked at Chen Yang with complicated emotions. Dou Zong was the goal she had pursued for decades, and now it had appeared in a young human.
And she didn't even know if this evolution would be successful.
Even with a desperate gamble, the success rate was less than one in ten thousand. That vague goal seemed so close yet so far away.
"Her Majesty the Queen is truly sincere, appearing in her true form to meet us." Chen Yang looked at Medusa, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes, and laughed loudly.
"I dare not neglect Your Excellency," Medusa said softly.
The Snake-People admired strength. For her, if the opponent was also at the peak of the Dou Huang realm, she would fight them no matter what, even if she was still seriously injured and had not yet recovered.
But the opponent was a Dou Zong. Even if all the strong members of their Snake-People race came out, they might not be able to gain the upper hand. Moreover, the aftershocks of a battle between strong members could even destroy this city. As the Queen, she had to consider not only her own pride, but also the future of the Snake-People race.
"Our Sect has come here for the Heavenly Flame that Her Majesty the Queen has acquired. I wonder if Her Majesty the Queen would be willing to part with it?" Chen Yang glanced at Yun Yun and Xiao Yan beside him and said to Medusa with a smile.
"Your Excellency desires that Heavenly Flame, of course, without any problem. However, could you perhaps wait a moment?" Medusa still wanted to take a gamble. If she succeeded, she might gain the right to speak with the other party on equal terms, but if she lost…
"Your Majesty intends to use that mystery to evolve, right?" Chen Yang asked directly.
"Phew…" Medusa hadn't expected Chen Yang to know her purpose. After a deep sigh, Medusa nodded.
"Your Majesty should also know that after you evolve, you will have the strength of a Dou Zong. I can easily obtain the Heavenly Flame by crushing you, so why should I wait until you successfully evolve and then fight you to the death?" Chen Yang looked at Medusa with a mocking expression.
"Sigh…" Medusa sighed, turned to look at the Flower Snake, then at the Snake-People in the city, smiled bitterly, and decided to hand over the Heavenly Flame.
"Your Majesty, please wait!" Just then, four figures flew over from the horizon. Their auras were sharp, just like Queen Medusa, and they were all peak Dou Huang experts.
"Four Elders?"
Medusa looked at the four people and was taken aback. Weren't these four old guys usually in seclusion trying to break through to the Dou Zong realm?
Why did they suddenly appear?
"Chen Yang!"
Yun Yun looked at the four people in front of her, moved closer to Chen Yang, and her long sword quietly appeared in her hand. Xiao Yan also put his hand on the Xuan Heavy Ruler, and silently instructed Yao Lao to be ready to possess him at any time.
Chen Yang reached out and patted Yun Yun's left hand to reassure her.
"Your Majesty, are you confident that you can successfully evolve?" The Eldest Elder stopped in front of Medusa and asked, while the other three stared intently at Chen Yang, fearing that he might suddenly make a move.
Medusa shook her head bitterly upon hearing this. "What confidence do I have? It's just a desperate gamble. I've made all the necessary preparations. I can only say it's a fight for survival!"
The Grand Elder nodded upon hearing this. "It seems Her Majesty the Queen was well prepared all along, is that right?"
Medusa nodded.
"In that case, we four old folks will fight to the death to buy time for Her Majesty the Queen. If we succeed, these three will surely be left alive today. If we fail, we four old folks will have at least experienced the prowess of a Dou Zong before we die!" The First Elder laughed heartily.
"This…" Medusa weighed the pros and cons in her mind upon hearing this. Was it worth it to sacrifice four Elders for her slim chance of evolution?
"Your Majesty, you must not hesitate. Only by successfully evolving can you save us!" the Grand Elder said in a deep voice.
The Snake-People had lived in this desert for hundreds of years because they had never had a Dou Zong level expert. If Medusa successfully evolved today, the future of the Snake-People would be absolutely glorious.
Those four old women were once Medusa Queens, but none of them had the talent to lead the Snake-People out of the desert.
Today, even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, they would give it their all.
"Good!"
Upon hearing this, Medusa no longer hesitated and turned to head straight for her temple, shouting as she went. "If you do not harm my four Elders, Medusa will definitely offer up the Heavenly Flame with both hands if she successfully evolves, and will not be your enemy!"
After saying that, Medusa disappeared.
The four Elders glanced back in the direction where Medusa had disappeared, feeling grateful and also impressed. This generation's Medusa Queen truly deserved to be called the most talented in hundreds of years. The future of the Snake-People could only be hoped for by her.
"Yun'er, Xiao Yan, you two step back. I'll deal with these four old geezers!" Chen Yang patted Yun Yun's hand and then said to the two of them.
"We can also help you keep one or two of them occupied!" Yun Yun said.
"I can also hold one back!" Xiao Yan said.
"Xiao Yan, forget about it. Even your Teacher's Soul Force isn't omnipotent."
"As for Yun'er, I can't bear to see you get hurt. As for these four scoundrels, I want to see how long they can hold me back."
Chen Yang chuckled, took a step forward, and in the next instant, he was less than half a meter away from the Grand Elder. Then he raised his hand and threw a punch.
Whoosh!
The four responded hastily, yet remained calm.
"Even if you are a Dou Zong, you might not be able to escape unscathed if the four of us join forces!" the Grand Elder said in a deep voice after managing to dodge Chen Yang's casual attack.
"Furious!"
Chen Yang smiled disdainfully, and with a wave of his hand, he unleashed the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms. The overwhelming aura instantly caused the four people's expressions to change drastically.
"Is this… is this the demeanor of a Dou Zong powerhouse?"
"Truly terrifying…"
Xiao Yan watched this scene from a distance, gasped, and was deeply shaken…