Have You Missed Me?

The Beast Region, deep within the Nether Serpent Earth Vein.

A Space Rift appeared, and Xiao Yuan flew out from it with Zi Yan.

Although they traveled from a distance through a wormhole torn apart space by the Ancient Clan, it didn't take them long, less than half a day.

After determining the direction, Xiao Yuan took Zi Yan and flew towards the Nine Nether Yellow Springs.

Arriving above the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, Xiao Yuan stopped, and then his soul power surged out, spreading downwards to probe the condition of Cai Lin Nine Nether Yellow Springs.

"Huh?"

With Xiao Yuan's current soul power, detecting Cai Lin's condition is naturally not difficult.

However, the Nine Nether Earth Python arrived even faster than he had detected it!

Xiao Yuan looked towards the distance, where he saw the powerful members of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan, led by Yao Ming, charging towards them with overwhelming force.

"Hahaha, Brother Xiao, you've come to the Nine Netherworld Python Clan without even informing us? We almost mistook you for an outsider intruding!"

Yao Ming laughed loudly as he flew over and cupped his hands in greeting to Xiao Yuan.

He immediately saw Zi Yan beside Xiao Yuan, and his expression changed drastically.

"The Ancient Void Dragon?"

With Yao Ming's strength, he could naturally sense that the beautiful purple-haired woman in front of him was an adult Ancient Void Dragon, whose strength was even far above his own!

"This is Zi Yan, the Dragon Emperor of the Void Ancient Dragon Tribe."

Xiao Yuan introduced with a smile.

"It's actually the Dragon Emperor himself! My apologies for not being there in person!"

Upon hearing Yao Ming quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Um."

In front of a foreigner like Yao Ming, Zi Yan naturally couldn't act like a silly little girl. She immediately adopted the majestic demeanor of Dragon Emperor and nodded slightly.

"Hehe, I came here to see if Cai Lin has emerged from seclusion. I didn't expect to disturb Yao Ming. It was my fault."

Xiao Yuan said with a faint smile.

"I'm overjoyed to have you here, there's no need to worry about disturbing you. Brother Xiao, you must stay here a little longer this time. I left in a hurry last time and didn't have time to properly entertain you."

Upon hearing Yao Ming immediately replied with a smile.

"No need for that. I have other things to do and don't have any free time right now. I'll come and visit when I have some free time."

Xiao Yuan shook his head, then telepathically informed Yao Ming about the upcoming battle against the Soul Clan.

"They're actually going to deal with the Soul Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Ming's expression became more solemn. Even in the inherited memories of his Nine Netherworld Python Clan, there was considerable fear of that mysterious Ancient Race, yet he knew very little about it and spoke only vaguely about it. He only knew that it was a terrifying race that should absolutely not be provoked.

Now that he heard that Xiao Yuan was actually going to deal with the Soul Clan, Yao Ming felt a little heavier in his heart.

"Well, after this battle, I might have some free time, and then I'll come and bother you again."

Xiao Yuan nodded and said with a smile.

"Do you need the help of my Nine Netherworld Python Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Ming quickly replied.

"I will contact you if needed."

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yuan said.

"Alright, without Brother Xiao's help, I'm afraid I would have been trapped and died at the Bottom of Nine Nether Yellow Springs sooner or later. Therefore, Brother Xiao, if you have any orders, Yao Ming will do his best!"

Yao Ming cupped his hands and said solemnly.

"If there is any need, I will certainly not be polite. During this time, Cai Lin has been cultivating here with you, and it is thanks to your help that I have been able to do so."

Seeing this, Xiao Yuan nodded in satisfaction. This Yao Ming was not a bad person, and he was worth befriending.

"Boom!"

As they were speaking, the Nine Nether Yellow Springs below suddenly exploded, and a pillar of light shot out into the sky!

The pillar of light was nine-colored, a massive nine-colored pillar that pierced the sky, its dazzling brilliance making the entire world vibrant and colorful.

"This is?"

The sudden turn of events shocked and bewildered many people, who clearly did not understand where the nine-colored pillar of light came from.

"This kind of oppressive force."

The elders of the Nine Netherworld Python Tribe, including Yao Ming, stared at the pillar of light with expressions of surprise and uncertainty. From that pillar of light, they actually felt a kind of pressure originating from their bloodline and soul!

"I managed to make it in time!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan immediately smiled and said, "Cai Lin, you've emerged from seclusion!"

The pillar of light lasted for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea before gradually dissipating. At the same time, a massive nine-colored serpent tail, nearly a thousand feet long, suddenly shot out from the pillar of light and, with a flick of its wrist, wrapped around Xiao Yuan's body.

Seeing this, Zi Yan stepped aside with a strange smile.

As the pillar of light completely dissipated, the colossal nine-colored python, its size obscuring the sky, appeared dramatically before countless eyes.

"Hiss..."

Gazing at the colossal nine-colored python that stretched across the heavens and earth, gasps of astonishment immediately rose and fell, and many eyes were filled with shock.

"This is... the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

The elders of the Nine Netherworld Python Tribe stared in astonishment at the magnificent python. The python's body was entirely nine-colored, dazzling and beautiful. Its scales, the size of a human body, shimmered with a mottled luster. As the python slowly writhed, it exuded a sense of power that could easily crush even mountains, which was awe-inspiring!

"It's not the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, it's the legendary Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!"

At this moment, Yao Ming's heart was also filled with shock. The Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was a divine beast that only existed in ancient legends. In some ways, this kind of existence was even more powerful than the Ancient Sky Serpent, the Ancestor of snake-like magical beasts. It was only because of their extremely rare numbers that the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was not as well-known as the Ancient Sky Serpent. But as the patriarch of the Nine Netherworld Python Tribe, Yao Ming naturally knew how powerful the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was!

The Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was a creature that appeared only a handful of times, even in ancient times. Each appearance of it caused a great shock among the snake clan. Yao Ming never imagined that he would actually be able to see this mythical beast that only existed in legends!

The Nine Netherworld Python Tribe is considered to be the clan among snakes whose bloodline is closest to that of the Ancient Sky Serpent. However, this arrogance is nothing compared to that of the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, because, in terms of bloodline purity, the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python is even stronger than that of the Ancient Sky Serpent.

And that kind of bloodline pressure also originates from this!

"That Cai Lin actually possesses such an identity, no wonder Brother Xiao wanted her to cultivate in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs!"

Only now did Yao Ming finally understand why Xiao Yuan had allowed Cai Lin to cultivate in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, a place where even he could not stay for long.

Although he was tightly bound by the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, with Xiao Yuan's current physical strength, this "blue- Cai Lin Blue Silver Entanglement" level of force was nothing to him. Just like when Xiao Yuan Xiao Yuan hugged him with a little more force, he not only didn't feel uncomfortable, but also felt quite happy because of the intense emotions involved.

Looking at the nine-colored giant python in front of him, its forked tongue flicking and its pair of seven-colored snake eyes staring intently at him, Xiao Yuan smiled, pulled his hands out of the snake's body that was wrapped around him, and then gathered his fingertips above his head, slightly bent his arms, and made a heart shape.

"Laugh!"

Seeing this, the nine-colored giant python couldn't hold back and let out a sneer. Immediately, a colorful and dazzling luster surged out from its body, Heaven Swallowing Python's huge body began to shrink. Finally, in front of all the astonished gazes, it quickly shrank into a tall and voluptuous enchanting figure.

Startled by the commotion, many people who came to investigate saw that alluring face, which held a hint of coldness, and their hearts began to race. Such a person was truly an unparalleled beauty!

Looking at Xiao Yuan, who was still making a heart shape with his hands for her, Cai Lin couldn't help but recall the naive boy who had helped her advance when she devoured the Heavenly Flames.

Time has passed, and now the two are the strongest people on the continent. The former ruthless queen of the Snake-People Tribe, who had been in seclusion, was overjoyed and delighted to see the lecherous and reckless young man again.

He sent her to seclusion, and then came to fetch her out.

This feeling is really great!

Then, a seductive smile curved her lips, and she took a few light steps to stand in front of the white-robed youth, opening her arms and throwing herself into his embrace.

Xiao Yuan lowered his arms, which had been forming a heart shape with his hands, and embraced the beauty in his arms, applying slight pressure with his arms.

"Did you miss me?"

After a moment, Xiao Yuan released his arms, lowered his head, and said with a smile.

"Hmph, why would I miss you? I wonder how many women you've been flirting with these days?"

Cai Lin rolled her eyes at Xiao Yuan, stepped out of his Xiao Yuan, raised her chin to reveal her snow-white neck, and snorted coldly.

"I'm innocent! I've been very busy lately!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan feigned innocence and cried out that he was wronged.

"Sister Cai Lin's strength seems to be about the same as mine now!"

Zi Yan also came forward, grabbed Cai Lin's arm, and said with a smile.

"Hehe, this time it was indeed quite an opportunity." Upon hearing this, Cai Lin smiled, then looked at Xiao Yuan and said somewhat helplessly, "It's a pity, I thought I could surpass you after this seclusion!"

"Hehe, then you'll have to work harder. Surpassing me is difficult, but surpassing me isn't."

Xiao Yuan smiled and transmitted his voice.

"Tch, you little pervert!"

Upon hearing Cai Lin blushed slightly and glared at Xiao Yuan.

"Ha ha!"

Seeing the Your Majesty blushing, Xiao Yuan grinned.

"Your current strength seems to be at the level of Four-Star Dou Sheng, but judging from your aura just now, even a peak five-star expert would not fare well against you."

Xiao Yuan said thoughtfully.

"Hmm~"

Cai Lin naturally wouldn't hide anything from Xiao Yuan. She raised her jade hand, her brocade sleeve falling to reveal her fair wrist, which was as white as mutton fat jade. On that wrist, colorful snake patterns extended upwards along Cai Lin's Cai Lin arm, with only some of the snake patterns visible outside.

That appearance possessed a strange allure, tempting one to want to explore further.

Upon seeing this scene, a strange look flashed across Xiao Yuan's eyes. Amidst the many envious and ardent gazes, he grasped Cai Lin wrist with his large hand, his fingers gently rubbing against the colorful snake patterns.

In his perception, these snake patterns actually possessed vitality, meaning that these snake patterns were not Energy Body, but the real Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!

" At the Bottom of Nine Nether Yellow Springs, there lies the lair of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python Clan. I obtained the inheritance of my ancestors. Among them, some ancestors, although their physical bodies were damaged, still had their souls. I awakened them, and they also attached themselves to my body. I can borrow some of their power, so my aura will be much stronger."

"It's a soft, delicate voice," Cai Lin said.

"Yes, I can sense that these are not complete souls, but rather remnants. However, it's always good to have an extra layer of protection."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan nodded, but he was still uneasy. He twitched his brow, and a black rune appeared, imprinting a black rune mark on Cai Lin's brow.

"With this, your soul will be safe and sound. As for repairing these remnants of your soul, leave it to me. I can now be considered an expert in this field."

Xiao Yuan smiled and said.

He added the power of his Devouring Heavenly Talisman to Cai Lin's soul. Unless it was Emperor Realm Soul, no one could harm Cai Lin's soul without alerting Xiao Yuan. In this way, the remnants of the Heaven Swallowing Python would pose no threat to Cai Lin whatsoever!

"Okay!"

Cai Lin smiled gently upon hearing this.

"I never expected Miss Cai Lin to be the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python. Brother Xiao, you are truly blessed!"

Yao Ming leaned closer and sighed.

"Thank you for your help during this time, Yao Ming!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin turned to look at Yao Ming and nodded in gratitude.

"Oh, it's no trouble at all. If you need to cultivate in the future, just come to the Nine Nether Yellow Springs. Without Brother Xiao, there would be no Yao Ming. I can never repay Brother Xiao's kindness in my lifetime!"

Yao Ming's face was filled with loyalty!

"Haha, Yao Ming is quite a remarkable person. Given our relationship, I won't bother with thanks. I have a Bodhi Great Returning Pill here, which is Ninth Grade Treasure Pill pill. I'll give it to you!"

Xiao Yuan smiled and then presented Yao Ming with a series of jade boxes, each one a deep blue color.

Yao Ming did not refuse. After accepting the pill, he bowed deeply. There were very few people on the entire continent who could refine such a high-grade pill. He never expected that Xiao Yuan would give it away so casually. He could never repay such a debt of gratitude.

"Alright, I have important business to attend to and must leave immediately. I'll come back to catch up with you later!"

Xiao Yuan waved his hand, then nodded to Cai Lin and Zi Yan, and casually tore open the space, allowing the three of them to fly into it together.

The Space Rift closed. Yao Ming stared at Xiao Yuan's retreating figure, took a deep breath, put away the jade box in his hand, and then looked at the elders and clansmen.

"Pass down the order: from this day forward, any member of the Nine Netherworld Python Clan shall regard Xiao Yuan as if he were me. If anyone dares to show him any disrespect, I, Yao Ming, will not let him off lightly!"

"Yes!"