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

"Medusa, Medusa?"

Han Feng called out several times, but the little white snake showed no response.

Fortunately, his Soul Power sensed that her Life Origin was abundant. She was probably just too weak and had fallen into a deep sleep.

Holding the little white snake in his hand, Han Feng glanced at the charred black shed snake skin on the ground and waved it into his storage ring.

"You really do have a tough life."

Han Feng sighed deeply, then spread his Dou Qi Wings and flew into the sky.

The energy of heaven and earth in this place was in turmoil. The Snake People Tribe would probably send people over soon, so it was best to return to Mo City as quickly as possible.

As for the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, its exact condition was still unclear. He would have to study it after returning.

Not long after Han Feng left, Hua She'er arrived to investigate. When she saw the signs of a fierce battle, her heart immediately sank.

"Queen..."

Hua She'er anxiously searched everywhere for clues and found several charred snake scales.

"No, no!"

A powerful surge of Dou Qi burst from Hua She'er's palm, drawing in the lingering energy of heaven and earth and sealing off the area.

This strange scene had to be sealed off. For now, no one could be allowed to learn of it, nor could anyone be allowed to disturb it.

The Queen had not met with any mishap. She had merely gone away for the time being.

Hua She'er kept repeating this answer to herself as she returned to the Holy City with a heavy heart.

She arrived at Medusa's palace, hoping to find clues there.

The Queen would not leave without reason. If she had instructions for Hua She'er, she would generally leave a message in the secret palace.

Sure enough, Hua She'er saw a letter and a Treasure Box on the table.

The letter read:

"My journey is fraught with extreme danger. If I do not return, give the pill in the box to the First Elder."

"Queen!"

Panic immediately filled Hua She'er's heart.

Could the Queen have foreseen this all along? Then those charred scales she had just found...

The more Hua She'er thought about it, the more terrified she became. She hurriedly stopped herself from imagining the worst possible outcome.

She did not dare delay for even a moment. She immediately turned and left the King Tower, spread her Dou Qi Wings, and flew at full speed toward the Snake People Tribe's ancestral land.

She had to find the First Elder. She was sure to know something.

Calamity Breaking Pill

Snake People Tribe, ancestral land.

This was the Snake People Tribe's most secretive place, as well as their final foundation.

Contrary to what outsiders generally knew—that the Snake People Tribe had only one Dou Emperor—there were actually four Peak Dou Huang experts hidden within this ancestral land.

Bound by tribal law to guard the ancestral land, they spent most of their years in secluded slumber. Unless the Snake People Tribe faced a crisis of life and death, they would never take action.

Yet today, Hua She'er came to the ancestral land and used Medusa's token to awaken the First Elder.

A powerful aura spread from within the ancestral land's cave. In the blink of an eye, an aged figure appeared before Hua She'er.

The other party wore a mask, concealing her true face, but her hoarse voice carried immense authority.

"You are not Medusa. Why have you summoned this old one?"

Hua She'er immediately presented the letter and pill. "First Elder, the Queen mysteriously disappeared after triggering a disturbance in the energy of heaven and earth. She left behind this letter and pill, telling me to deliver them to you. Also, this is a scale I found at the site of the incident."

The First Elder accepted the letter and briefly scanned it before opening the Treasure Box.

"Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill!"

A startled cry came from behind the mask. The First Elder immediately shut the Treasure Box to prevent the medicinal power from dispersing.

Then she examined the charred scale, and an answer gradually emerged in her heart.

Medusa had been entrusting her legacy to them.

With the Snake Marrow Bone Transformation Pill, even a snakewoman with inferior bloodline could use it to improve her unborn child's aptitude and give birth to a new Medusa.

"I cannot leave the ancestral land. Go to the Holy City, gather the Eight Great Commanders, and bring them to see me."

"Yes, First Elder."

Hua She'er accepted the order.

"Then, the Queen..."

"Life and death are determined by fate. Ask no more."

The First Elder waved her hand, hunched over as she turned and returned to the cave.

Only Hua She'er remained standing there, tears streaming down her face.

Mo City.

"So cute!"

Lin Xian'er and Qinglin gathered around a little white snake, exclaiming in surprise.

At that moment, the Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python was sprawled on the table, sleeping with soft snores. Its little belly faced everyone, making it look exceptionally silly and adorable.

Lin Xian'er carefully reached out and touched its little white belly. It was cool and smooth.

Qinglin could not wait to reach out and stroke the little white snake as well.

"Little White, Little White, sleep well."

Han Feng sat nearby as Ye Qingyun brought him a freshly brewed cup of tea.

"Master, I feel like you've relaxed quite a bit since coming back."

"Have I?"

Han Feng asked with a smile.

"You have."

Ye Qingyun nodded.

"Maybe it's because I've already done what I wanted to do. Or perhaps because I unexpectedly saved someone."

Han Feng explained, though it sounded more like he was talking to himself.

"How should I put it?"

Han Feng took a sip of the fragrant, mildly sweet tea and let out a long, satisfied breath.

"My mind feels at ease."

He had originally felt somewhat disappointed at seeing Medusa perish, but after she staked everything on seizing that slim chance of survival, Han Feng had decisively offered his help.

Defying fate and changing one's destiny was not impossible.

Medusa's evolution had greatly encouraged Han Feng.

To be honest, although he had been reborn, in his previous life Han Feng had only barely turned the tables with the Emperor Pill. In the end, it had merely resulted in mutual destruction.

Even though his mindset now transcended worldly matters, he could not deny that the enemy he would face in the future was the strongest on the continent.

Before absolute strength, any scheme was unbearably fragile.

Han Feng did not know whether he would ultimately succeed, but he was willing to risk everything, just like Medusa.

Ye Qingyun smiled at Han Feng, her mood brightening along with his cheerful tone.

"I'll be heading out this afternoon. I won't be back for dinner."

Han Feng decided to help Hai Bodong resolve his seal as soon as possible, so that old man would not keep worrying himself sick.

Ye Qingyun nodded in response, thinking that she should prepare some good dishes for lunch.

"Xian'er, Qinglin, come here. It's been a while since I tested you two."

After lunch, Han Feng rested for a while before heading out.

The two Little Girls, who had been slightly lax in their studies and cultivation, were now in their room seriously reflecting on themselves.

Han Feng decided that he needed to put more effort into disciplining them in the future. No matter how clever a child was, their education and companionship could not be neglected.

Fortunately, Ye Qingyun's cultivation progress had not disappointed him. With her prior foundation in cultivation, she had already touched the threshold of becoming a Dou Shi after awakening the Green Wood Longevity Body.

As he strolled along to aid digestion, Han Feng passed by the Mittel Auction House but did not sense Mittel Irene's aura.

"Did she go back?"

Han Feng had wanted to repay the woman who had helped him so greatly.

Whether it was cultivating the Heavenly Origin Finger or gathering the ingredients for the Origin Returning Marrow Condensing Pill, Eileen had been a tremendous help.

He had previously promised to prepare a gift for her. He would have to give it some thought when he had the time.

When Han Feng passed through the city gate, he found that the guards actually saluted him respectfully.

"I seem to have forgotten that I promised to visit the City Lord's Mansion."

Han Feng shook his head. He could deal with such a trivial matter later.

Visiting when he was about to leave Mo City would be fine as well.

When he arrived at the Ancient Painting Shop again, there happened to be customers purchasing maps inside.

Han Feng waited quietly.

"Master Han!"

Hai Bodong spotted Han Feng first and rose directly from his seat.

"You've returned."

He quickly walked over to Han Feng, looking at him with expectant eyes.

"Elder Hai, I did not fail you."

Han Feng took out the Sand Mandala and handed it to him.

Hai Bodong said excitedly, "Then the Heavenly Flame as well?"

Han Feng smiled and nodded.

Boom!

A wave of icy air burst from Hai Bodong's body. He was too excited.

The time, place, and people were all in his favor now.

Did that not mean that he was about to break the seal and return as an emperor?

The other people in the Ancient Painting Shop were all frightened by Hai Bodong. It seemed no one had known that the owner of the Ancient Painting Shop was actually a Dou Ling expert.

"I won't be selling maps today. Please leave."

Hai Bodong decisively sent the customers away, even using Dou Qi to push them out the door before tightly shutting it.

Han Feng could not help but laugh at the sight.

Elder Hai was far too impatient. Those people had come all the way out of the city to patronize his business.

"Master Han, this way, please."

Hai Bodong respectfully led Han Feng over and opened the mechanism leading to the underground passage.

"Mm, this place is quite good."

Han Feng admired the icy passage built from Ice Crystal Stone and nodded in praise.

"Hehe, I tried many methods back then to stabilize my cultivation. Staying in this Ice Chamber could slow the dissipation of Ice Dou Qi to the greatest extent possible."