Battle Through the Heavens: I Am Han Feng, Respect the Teacher and Value the Dao

Once she succeeded, her future would be limitless.

Medusa had succeeded in her previous life, evolving into the only King Snake of that era—the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, a top-tier magical beast bloodline with the potential to advance to Dou Saint in the future.

The current Medusa had already begun searching for the materials needed to advance through the secret method.

That was precisely why she had collected the Ice Spirit Cold Spring.

The Snake People patrolling throughout the desert had also been dispatched to search for a Heavenly Flame.

Once Medusa found a Heavenly Flame, she would not hesitate to use the secret method to advance.

Even if it cost her life, she would have no regrets.

Her only concern was failing to find a Heavenly Flame. If she could not find one, then the Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill would likely become the fate she had no choice but to accept.

The sixth-tier Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill had been an extravagant dream for every Medusa Queen throughout history, but for the current Medusa, it was merely her last resort.

Inside the Quiet Room, Han Feng went over the pill recipe once more.

With his knowledge of alchemy, he could naturally tell that this was a medicinal pill meant to nurture a fetus.

"Could Medusa be pregnant?"

Han Feng thought to himself.

After all, it was rare for the Snake People Tribe to possess a sixth-tier Fetus Nurturing Pill. If it was not intended for the Queen, that would be far too extravagant.

After checking that the medicinal ingredients were intact and finding no problems, Han Feng lit the furnace and began refining the pill.

However, the instant he summoned the Green Lotus Sea Heart Flame, Medusa, who had been standing outside the door, suddenly turned her head.

"Heavenly Flame?!"

Inside the Quiet Room, Han Feng's pill refinement had reached its final stage.

Over the past three days, Medusa had remained outside the entire time, not daring to leave even a single step.

She desperately wanted to go in now, but she was worried about disturbing Han Feng and causing his pill refinement to fail.

Finally, as a powerful pillar of energy shot out from the top of the King Tower and the winds and clouds shifted across heaven and earth, the sixth-tier Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill was complete!

The moment Han Feng opened the Stone Gate, Medusa moved close.

"Queen Medusa, you are..."

Han Feng wore a strange expression. Was she really this impatient?

"The Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill has been refined. I did not fail your expectations."

Han Feng took out the pill and handed it to Medusa.

Yet Medusa did not even look at the pill. She merely stared straight at Han Feng, making his scalp tingle.

"You have a Heavenly Flame?"

Seeing the blazing look in Medusa's eyes, Han Feng instinctively felt a little guilty.

He truly had taken the Heavenly Flame that originally belonged to Medusa.

But she should not know that, right?

"I do indeed possess a Heavenly Flame. What is it that Queen Medusa wishes to say?"

"I want to ask you for another favor."

Medusa glanced at the Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill, feeling that it was now useless.

"Tell me what you want. I can agree to anything."

"As long as it does not harm the Snake People Tribe."

She added another condition.

Han Feng froze for a moment, then stuffed the Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill into Medusa's hand.

"Queen Medusa, let us complete our previous transaction first before discussing anything else."

Medusa frowned slightly and reluctantly accepted the Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill, leaving Han Feng deeply puzzled.

What was going on? She had clearly wanted this pill before, so why did she look so unwilling now?

Better get the Sand Mandala first.

After a moment of silence, Medusa did not go back on her word. She took out a medicinal herb from her storage ring. It was the Sand Mandala.

"Here. Take it."

Han Feng accepted the rare medicinal herb, still warm to the touch, and placed it into his storage ring.

Finally, it was settled.

This way, he could also give Hai Bodong an explanation.

"May I ask what favor Queen Medusa wants from me?"

"I want a Heavenly Flame."

Medusa said it with a completely serious expression.

Han Feng froze, staring at her in astonishment.

"Queen Medusa, surely you are joking?"

"I am serious."

Medusa's brows knitted, as though emphasizing her attitude.

Now Han Feng was at a loss.

"Does Your Majesty not know how important a Heavenly Flame is to an alchemist?"

"Moreover, if a Heavenly Flame that has already been refined is forcibly separated again, it will have a huge impact on the cultivator themselves. Their cultivation could even fall."

Medusa's eyes gradually dimmed. She seemed to understand that this was a request the other party could never agree to.

"As far as I know, the Snake People Tribe is cold in nature. You should have no use for something as extremely yang as a Heavenly Flame. Why does Queen Medusa want one?"

Han Feng sensed something unusual. The current Medusa had a deep purple snake tail, unlike the colors of the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python described in legend. She presumably had yet to complete her evolution.

Could the problem lie with the Heavenly Flame?

Medusa did not want to answer Han Feng's question, because it involved a secret of the Snake People Tribe.

But... if she did not seek Han Feng's help now, who knew how long she would have to wait before finding another Heavenly Flame?

After much hesitation, Medusa finally revealed a small part of the secret in her heart to the man before her.

"My Snake People Tribe possesses a method of evolution..."

Medusa slowly explained the matters concerning the secret method, while Han Feng listened quietly.

"As long as I succeed, I can advance to Dou Zong. Then, the Snake People Tribe will surely defeat the hu—"

As she grew excited, Medusa suddenly stopped herself and glanced at the man beside her.

She had nearly forgotten. This man was human.

Han Feng smiled awkwardly. "Queen Medusa, are you asking me to help you become stronger so that you can deal with us humans?"

Medusa stared expressionlessly ahead, feeling a little awkward herself.

"Only the humans who are enemies of the Snake People Tribe..."

Medusa suddenly explained.

"I am not foolish enough to make enemies of the entire human race. Once I find a suitable place for the Snake People Tribe to live, we will keep out of each other's way. In any case, it has nothing to do with your Black Corner Region."

Han Feng nodded slightly.

"That would be acceptable."

"You agree?"

Medusa looked at Han Feng, a trace of hope in her voice.

Han Feng glanced at Medusa.

"Let me see that secret method first."

Chapter 30: Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python

Medusa looked at Han Feng hesitantly.

"I am not even a Snake Person. Why would I covet your secret method?"

Han Feng said with an amused smile.

Only then did Medusa take out the secret method.

Han Feng snatched it up.

"I am helping you. If you are unwilling, I can leave right now."

Damn human!

Medusa clenched her fists. Circumstances forced her to submit for the time being.

Han Feng shook his head and opened the scroll, reading through the secret method.

"Use a Heavenly Flame to temper the bloodline and fleshly body..."

Han Feng drew in a soft breath.

This secret method was far too brutal.

A Heavenly Flame was like a ticking bomb. Once you came into contact with it, you either had to isolate it as quickly as possible or ruthlessly refine it. If you neither isolated it nor refined it, instead letting the Heavenly Flame burn your body and temper your muscles and bones, even an Ancient Void Dragon would not survive such torment.

Han Feng looked at Medusa's seductive figure: her proud breasts, slender waist, and bonelessly soft upper body. Only that tail looked fairly sturdy.

He was certain that if the Green Lotus Sea Heart Flame burned this body, it would not even take ten minutes to reduce her to ashes.

Sensing Han Feng's strange gaze, Medusa warily retreated half a step.

"How did you endure it?"

Han Feng murmured with feeling. It truly had not been easy for Medusa to successfully evolve in her previous life.

"What did you say?"

Medusa had not heard him clearly, but she was vigilant toward every movement he made now.

"Nothing."

Han Feng closed the secret method and returned it to Medusa.

"My personal advice is not to attempt it."

Medusa frowned.

"The success rate of this secret method is too low. There is no need for you to take this risk at all."

Han Feng said.

"I know the chances of success are low, but I have a reason why I must do this!"

Medusa's voice was resolute.

"I have no interest in hearing your reasons. I am merely telling you the truth."

Han Feng's expression turned serious.

"I will not give you my Heavenly Flame. So if you insist on carrying out the secret method, then I will have to control the Heavenly Flame to burn and temper you. And throughout that process, I can guarantee that I have absolutely no confidence in making you succeed."

Han Feng used an extremely confident tone to state the fact that there was nothing he could do.

Medusa wore a strange expression after hearing this and glanced at Han Feng.

"I truly do not trust you. If you are the one controlling the Heavenly Flame, I will probably die for certain."

Han Feng was speechless.

"Then that settles it."

Although he felt somewhat regretful that the Northwest Empress might never appear in this life, there was nothing he could do.