When he once again set foot on the land of the Northwest Continent, Gu He could not help feeling deeply moved.
He had only been to the Central Continent for a little over a year, not even two, yet it felt as though a very long time had passed. Back here, Gu He actually felt a touch of timidity at the thought of returning home, unsure how he should face Xiao Yi Xian and the others.
Shaking his head to dispel the emotions that had arisen in his mind, Gu He identified his direction and flew toward the Jia Ma Empire.
Within the mountain range near Black Rock City, countless members of the Snake-People Tribe moved through the area, bringing much life to the dark, damp forest. Deep within that forest stood a palace guarded with exceptional strictness.
Inside the luxurious grand hall, a graceful figure sat upon a crystal throne atop a raised platform. As her eyes opened and closed, the captivating gaze within them shone with a piercing light. She carried the noble bearing of one long accustomed to high status, along with an innate seductive charm. Combined, the two made her lethally attractive to men. If she fought humans, she would only need to stand there for countless weak-willed humans to aid the Snake-People Tribe for her sake.
She was the Snake-People Tribe's queen, and now Caiyi as well. After nearly two years, she had completely mastered the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python constitution. Caiyi's confidence had grown ever stronger, and she had every right to be confident. During Gu He's absence, not only had she managed the Snake-People Tribe in perfect order, but her cultivation had not fallen behind in the slightest. She was now an eight-star Dou Zong, enough to be considered the strongest among the