The clear night sky was much like Zi Yan's mood—changing without warning. Out of nowhere, masses of dark clouds gathered, blotting out the gentle moonlight.
In an instant, the desert fell into darkness, and a heavy, oppressive feeling rose unconsciously.
Among them, the Snake People Race within the Holy City felt it most keenly. Hua She'er and the several elders, who knew of Medusa's evolution, were all stunned. Their expressions changed drastically, and they did not dare think further in the worst direction.
Yet Chen Guan, on Lake Island, smiled at that moment and pulled up the girl as they headed toward the outer edge.
"Quick, go! She succeeded!"
Just as the two retreated to the edge, thunder suddenly boomed amid the clouds overhead, and dazzling lightning ran wildly within them like silver serpents.
The next moment, lightning abruptly struck down like a white waterfall pouring from the heavens, landing precisely upon the charred snake "corpse."
Fragments scattered everywhere as half the snake "corpse" was reduced to dust. Under such terrifying heavenly might, even a Dou Huang Expert would likely be torn apart in an instant.
The lightning came suddenly and vanished just as abruptly. Once all was completely quiet, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed as well, leaving behind only a chaotic scene on Lake Island.
Only after confirming that no more lightning would fall did Chen Guan lead the girl into the field.
Enduring the tearing pain in his mind, Chen Guan released his Spiritual Power and investigated for several seconds.
Soon, he sensed a trace of aura within the remaining half of the snake's body.
"Here!"
Withdrawing his Spiritual Power, Chen Guan pulled the girl closer and crouched before the snake body, which was still as thick as a bowl. They waited quietly.
"Chen Guan."
After