In the Tagor Great Desert, in an oasis where powerful members of the Snake People Race lived in seclusion.
Yue Mei followed several quiet paths and stopped before a bamboo house hidden within a bamboo forest at the deepest part.
"We're here. This is where the elders live in seclusion."
Looking at the exquisite building before her, and thinking of the Snake People Race's foundations, Yue Mei finally felt the heart that had been tense ever since she received the seven-colored scale settle a little.
She respectfully tidied her appearance, then gently knocked on the door.
"Elders, regarding the queen, Yue Mei has an urgent matter to report. I ask to meet you."
"Come in."
The moment the knocking fell, an aged voice came from within the bamboo house, and the door opened in response. Yue Mei bent at the waist and walked in respectfully.
After entering the room, four figures emitting obscure yet extremely extraordinary powerful auras appeared before Yue Mei. Each one was at the peak Dou Huang level.
"Seeing you so uneasy, what exactly happened to the queen?" Seeing Yue Mei's clearly somewhat panicked expression, one old woman seemed to realize the seriousness of the matter and asked solemnly.
"Great Elder, the details are as follows..."
Yue Mei began to recount everything she knew in full.
"What? The queen was defeated and captured, and was even forced to consume a pill suspected to be poison? You were forced to eat one too. How could this be? Third Sister, you know poisons best. Come take a look at the situation."
After hearing Yue Mei's account, the Great Elder was shocked and doubtful. She had not expected so many changes to happen in such a short time.
Hearing this, the Third Elder stepped forward and placed her hand on