Medusa

Feature	Detail
Name	Medusa (美杜莎)
Aliases	Queen Medusa
Type	Character
Species	Snake-People Tribe; evolved Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline
Gender	Female
Age	Not specified, described as "still young" but at peak Dou Huang for "many years" 110
Occupation	Queen of the Snake-People Tribe
Affiliation	Snake-People Tribe
Family	Successive generations of Queens 110
Status	Alive
Origin	Great Desert, Serpent Human Holy City 110
First App.	Ch. 110

Power Progression

Chapter	Cultivation/Advancement	Details
Ch. 110	Peak Dou Huang	Had remained at the peak of the Dou Huang realm for many years before her evolution. 110
Ch. 124	Three Star Dou Zong	Survived Pill Lightning and completed her bloodline evolution, reaching the Three Star Dou Zong realm while awakening the Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline. 124
Ch. 136	Three Star Dou Zong	Her aura is assessed as slightly stronger than that of an ordinary Three Star Dou Zong after awakening her bloodline. 136
Ch. 176	Tier 7 Magical Beast-equivalent bloodline	Her evolved aura is recognized as that of a seventh-rank Magical Beast, confirming the extraordinary nature of her Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline. 176

Background/History

Medusa serves as the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe, a group inherently possessing Yin-cold attributes, forced to survive in the harsh, scorching desert 110. Her tribe has historically been exploited by surrounding empires, treated like "prey in a pasture, harvested at fixed intervals" 110. The tribe's continued existence from ancient times is attributed to the sacrifices made by successive generations of Queens 110. Medusa herself bears the immense burden of leadership and the expectations of her people, finding it hard to breathe under the spiritual and material weight placed upon her 110.

She has been at the peak of Dou Huang for many years, a state that, if not for the Snake-People Tribe's lifespan comparable to Magical Beasts, would have led her to prepare for retirement 110. Despite her youth, the responsibility for her tribe's future rests heavily on her shoulders 110. She grapples with the desire for personal growth and the need to protect her people, considering the dangerous path of evolution through Strange Fire 110. This method is akin to a "sacrifice," gambling on a slim possibility of activating her body and bloodline's potential 110. A previous Queen's successful evolution through this method provides a precedent, otherwise, Medusa would not have considered it 110.

The tribe's situation is urgent, with the recent appearance of a new Seventh Rank in the Magical Beast Mountain Range and a Dou Zun aura in the Gobi Desert, signaling a precarious crisis 110. Without greater power, she fears she cannot protect her people, viewing Dou Zong as a basic requirement and the awakening of a powerful bloodline as crucial for her tribe's advancement 110. In response to this crisis, she convenes a meeting of Snake-People lords to discuss the tribe's future and potential succession 110.

Medusa is aware that females of the Snake-People Tribe hold considerable value in slave markets 110. Her tribe can spontaneously stimulate poisonous Dou Qi, making them natural Poison Masters 110. Before evolving, the Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent's fire poison could erode into bone marrow, and she inherited a Sealing Art 139. She has a past connection to the Chuyun region and the Snake-People Tribe's history there, which is revealed during her travels 143 168. She also has historical knowledge of figures like Nether Old Ghost, whom she knew from the past 143. Her impression of mercenaries is primarily those who captured and sold Snake-People 164 165.

Following her evolution, Medusa received an ancestral inheritance from the Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline. The inheritance contains secret arts and techniques that could potentially carry her to the Dou Sheng realm, though its contents must be obtained and mastered through her own ability 128. She later learns that Snake-People trafficking remains entrenched throughout the Golden Goose Empire, including captive breeding and the exploitation of locally born Snake-People, compelling her to begin personally rescuing her scattered clansmen 171 173.

Physical Description/Appearance

Medusa typically appears covered by a veil 110. She has purple hair 110. Her eyes are characterized by purple-red vertical pupils 110, which can also glow purple 114 and shimmer with seven-colored rainbow light following her evolution 124 161. She can, however, conceal the seven-colored light in her pupils 139. She possesses a snake tail, which she can flick 110 and which is considered a significant asset 112. Medusa is described as "quite tall" 112. During the extraction of her Essence Blood, her body can appear withered, turning into a skeletal form 113.

Her natal soul was a Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent, which could manifest as a phantom coiling around her head and body 114 or as a giant entity dozens of zhang long 123. During her evolution, she transformed into a giant snake 124. Afterward, she awakened the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline, with a seven-colored serpent shadow capable of appearing behind her or manifesting in battle 124 140 151. Her evolved Heaven Swallowing Python form can condense into a human form 128.

Her hair near her ear can be corroded by poison 166. She possessed poisonous fangs before evolving, but they disappeared after her evolution; her former Dou Techniques can nevertheless still produce weaker toxins 139.

Personality/Traits

Medusa is characterized by a complex and often contradictory personality. She experiences significant internal conflict, grappling with the immense burden of leadership and her personal desire for growth 110. She can be in a bad mood and easily annoyed 110. Her proud nature is a defining trait, making her resistant to humiliation 110. She possesses a violent temper, reacting strongly when feeling teased or disrespected 110. Despite her initial arrogance, her experiences, particularly with Xiao Yan, temper her 112.

She is ambitious and responsible, particularly in her pursuit of her tribe's interests, and can be potentially ruthless in achieving those goals 112. She demonstrates a strong sense of self-preservation and employs a calculated approach to negotiations 112. When facing overwhelming power, she can shift from defiance to a willingness to compromise for the sake of her clan's survival 111. She displays resilience and resourcefulness, capable of defying expectations and finding unique ways to overcome adversity 124. This includes a newfound independence and a willingness to prioritize her own desires over the tribe's traditional expectations, highlighting a tension between personal freedom and responsibility 124.

Medusa exhibits determination, even when facing frustration with compatibility issues related to her inherited techniques 136. She possesses immense power and can be ruthless in combat, sometimes displaying boredom and impatience when dealing with weaker opponents 137. She shows concern for Xiao Yan's well-being on multiple occasions 142 143 148 150 161 181 and expresses a preference for a less ruthless leader 142.

She is observant and perceptive, quickly identifying Nether Old Ghost 143. However, she becomes increasingly suspicious and unsettled by Xiao Yan's apparent ability to conceal his cultivation, which challenges her confidence and composure 145. She firmly believes that "weakness is the original sin" and that the strong are always respected 145. She has a predatory nature and shows interest in a potential mutualistic relationship with Xiao Yan 147. She is tactically aware 148 and initially resistant to Xiao Yan's more dangerous body enhancement methods, showing a cautious and protective side 150. She is cunning and capable of manipulating environments and opponents 151. Her poison resistance is described as "almost inhuman" 152.

She is unforgiving and driven by a strong desire for information about her clan 171. She also demonstrates pragmatism and calculation 176. While conducting rescues in the Golden Goose Empire, she recognizes that rescuing her people alone is beyond her capacity, particularly as the number of freed Snake-People and the difficulty of managing them continue to grow 173. She is troubled by the prospect that Snake-People born and raised in captivity may not identify with her tribe, even if confronting them becomes necessary 173.

Abilities/Powers/Skills

Medusa is a powerful cultivator, initially at the peak of Dou Huang 110. She can be instantly overpowered by a Dou Zong-level expert 110 and sealed by powerful soul pressure 111. She possesses knowledge of Sealing Arts 111. She has a unique natural ability to affect others with her charm and influence, which Xiao Yan finds potentially overwhelming 112.

Her primary path to advancement involves bloodline evolution 112 114 123 124 128 136. Her bloodline was originally linked to the Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent 112 114 123 124 139, and her evolution was intended to awaken a powerful ancient bloodline, ultimately becoming the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python 114 112 124. She can extract Essence Blood from her own body for research purposes 112 113. During her evolution, her bloodline powers manifest, causing her pupils to glow purple 114. Her natal soul is the Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent 123. She undergoes a lightning tribulation, during which her soul transforms into the Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent 123.

A key aspect of her evolution is her ability to channel Tribulation Lightning into her Dou Qi, refining it with her Beast Fire 124. This unorthodox approach allows her to achieve a significant power boost, reaching the Three Star Dou Zong level 124 136. Her Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline energy rises to an unprecedented level during this process 124. Within her Hall of Souls, seven-colored light blooms, and a faint snake shadow coils, with scales engraved with complex patterns 124. After this evolution, she aims to reach a power comparable to Dou Sheng forces to ensure her tribe's stability 128.

Medusa inherits a Heaven Rank Technique, though she struggles with compatibility issues when trying to master it 136. This technique, if mastered, could directly lead to the Dou Sheng realm 136. Her aura is described as a bit stronger than a Three Star Dou Zong 136. She can spontaneously stimulate poisonous Dou Qi 110, and her Dou Technique can still produce toxins, albeit weaker ones, even after her evolution 139.

She can exert formidable Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline pressure, using it to suppress the Dou Qi and mental focus of opponents such as Jia Xingtian 140. She possesses control over space 147 151 and utilizes refined Dou Techniques 147. She can appear out of thin air 151 and manipulate her environment and opponents 151. In her transformed combat state, she can devour vast amounts of Poison Dou Qi and poisonous mist with her Heaven Swallowing Python power 151. Her poison resistance is remarkably high, described as "almost inhuman" 152.

In combat, she can suppress her Dou Qi to the Dou Wang realm while maintaining impressive control and reaction speed 166. She uses Dou Qi wings for movement 166 and can employ fine Sword Qi 166. She has a technique called "Ten Thousand Snakes, Devour!" 166. She also possesses the Crimson Sun Bloodline Secret Technique, an Earth Rank High Level ability, and can use a powerful attack called "Devouring Heaven Sword" 161. A Blood Fire Seed is nurtured within her body after Xiao Yan provides her with the Blood Fire Body Refining method; its surges can make it difficult for her to remain hidden 157 175.

Equipment/Weapons/Items

Medusa is known to use a long sword 151 161 166. The weapon has accompanied her for decades and remains an important old companion despite her increased reliance on powerful Dou Techniques 177. She has repeatedly attempted to temper it through a blood-based Sacrificial Refining method from her bloodline inheritance, but has been unable to determine how to fulfill the requirement that the weapon be “steeped in the soul” 177 180.

She also possesses a Naring, a type of storage ring, from which she can retrieve items like a Strange Fire Pill 143 150.

Relationships

Snake-People Tribe

Medusa is the revered Queen of the Snake-People Tribe, considered their "god" by her maids and guards who display unwavering loyalty 110. She carries the immense burden and expectations of her entire race 110. The tribe's elders, however, are pragmatic, willing to sacrifice her personal dignity to ensure the clan's survival when faced with overwhelming power 111. Medusa's decision to undergo evolution is a conflict between her personal ambition and her responsibility to her clan 123. She expresses resentment, feeling that the tribe has "betrayed" her by placing such burdens on successive Queens 124.

After discovering the extent of Snake-People slavery in the Golden Goose Empire, Medusa personally begins rescuing captives and searching for information on other members of her race 171. The expanding number of rescued clanspeople and their varied histories create logistical and emotional difficulties for her, especially as some may have been raised for generations outside the orthodox tribe 173.

First Elder

The First Elder of the Snake-People Tribe is loyal to Medusa, even rushing to her aid when she is in trouble, despite the overwhelming odds 110. She attempts to mediate during tense situations, advising Medusa to prioritize survival over pride 111. She shifts her perspective, eventually prioritizing Medusa's well-being and personal freedom over the tribe's traditional expectations 124. She also acts as a voice of reason and caution for the tribe 136.

The First Elder is a former Medusa Queen and was responsible for selecting the Purple Netherworld Flame Serpent that became Medusa's companion Snake Spirit, an action that ultimately helped create Medusa's exceptional evolutionary potential 125.

Xiao Yan

Their relationship begins with Medusa's initial distrust and suspicion, viewing Xiao Yan as a potential threat 110. This dynamic shifts as Xiao Yan demonstrates his overwhelming power, leading Medusa to reconsider her position and become more receptive to his offer of assistance 110. She is subdued and humiliated by Xiao Yan, who asserts dominance over the Serpent Human Holy City 111. She is even offered as compensation to Xiao Yan by the elders 111.

Despite this, they enter into a pragmatic, and eventually collaborative, negotiation for her evolution 112. Xiao Yan extracts Essence Blood from her for his research 113. Their relationship develops further, with Xiao Yan's revelation of a looming threat to the Northwest Continent acting as a catalyst for her decision to undergo evolution 123. A growing sense of respect and understanding develops between them, as Xiao Yan acknowledges her resilience 124. They demonstrate coordinated actions and shared goals, particularly in their handling of Wu Protector 137.

Their dynamic evolves into a growing sense of camaraderie 142, cooperation, and concern for each other's safety 143. However, Medusa becomes increasingly suspicious and unsettled by Xiao Yan's apparent ability to conceal his cultivation, leading to a subtle power struggle 145. She shows a predatory nature and interest in a potential mutualistic relationship with Xiao Yan, focusing on the exchange of Essence Blood 147. She intervenes to save Xiao Yan from a surprise attack in a poisonous ravine 148. She initially resists Xiao Yan's dangerous body enhancement methods, revealing a cautious and protective side 150. Medusa acts in concert with Xiao Yan against Xie Bi Yan 151 and successfully deceives Tie Hufa alongside him 155. Their interactions can be tense but also show understanding 162. She attacks Xiao Yan after his transformation into a Hall of Souls Protector 167. They travel together towards the Mulan Empire 168 and negotiate with Yan Luotian 171.

Xiao Yan later gives Medusa the Blood Fire Body Refining method and a Blood Fire Seed, sharing the pain generated as she refines the seed 157. When Xiao Yan calls for aid over Little Fairy Doctor's apparent crisis, Medusa immediately arrives prepared to defend him, though she is angered to find that the emergency was not what she expected 181.

Little Fairy Doctor

Medusa is observant and perceptive of Little Fairy Doctor's demeanor 145. They share a mutual respect and understanding 145. Medusa initially resists Xiao Yan's methods of body enhancement, suggesting Little Fairy Doctor is more suitable for them 150. Medusa shows worry for Little Fairy Doctor when she struggles with her Woeful Poison Body 161 and even covers her mouth to silence her 161. Medusa finds it difficult to understand Little Fairy Doctor's apparent lack of concern for her own situation 164 165. Night Owl considers Little Fairy Doctor a "monster" like Medusa 180.

Lion King

Medusa acts in concert with the Lion King against Xie Bi Yan 151. They cooperate through sealing arts and coordinated attacks, with the Lion King creating opportunities for Medusa's spatial and Heaven Swallowing Python techniques 151.

Jia Xingtian

Medusa pressures Jia Xingtian to relocate the Snake-People Tribe's new settlement to the southern side of the Magical Beast Mountain Range 140. She overwhelms him with her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline pressure, making it difficult for him to mobilize his Dou Qi and demonstrating the changed balance of power between them 140.

Nether Old Ghost

Medusa has historical knowledge of Nether Old Ghost, identifying him as a notorious Dou Zong specializing in Poison Puppets 143. She warns Xiao Yan to be careful when dealing with him 143.

Xie Bi Yan

Medusa engages in a fierce battle with Xie Bi Yan, a powerful cultivator, and deals a significant blow to him 151 155. She uses spatial confinement, swordsmanship, and her Heaven Swallowing Python power to devour his poisonous mist and pressure him in combat 151.

Tie Hufa

Medusa successfully deceives Tie Hufa, a Soul Envoy from the Hall of Souls, alongside Xiao Yan, by claiming to be subordinates of a powerful Protector 155.

Qing Shou

Medusa encounters Qing Shou, a city's Dou Wang, who attempts to exploit her strength for his own gain. Medusa refuses his request and demands his subordinate Snake-People, leading to a tense standoff 176. After rescuing her imprisoned kin, she takes Qing Shou with her while escaping Qingmen City 176.

Yan Nantian

Medusa is challenged and pursued by Yan Nantian, a powerful Golden Goose Sect figure, after rescuing Snake-People captives from Qingmen City 176. His recognition of her indicates awareness of the Snake-People Queen's evolved status and power 176.

Han She

Han She is one of the Snake-People rescued by Medusa. He discusses her rescue plans with her and voices concern for both Medusa's safety and the welfare of their liberated kin 173.

Plot Significance/Role in Story

Medusa plays a pivotal role in the narrative, primarily as the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe facing immense pressure to evolve beyond Dou Huang to protect her people 110. Her potential evolution is a central plot point, crucial for the tribe's survival and her own personal growth 110. Her unique ability to influence others is a significant factor in the plot 112.

Her interaction with Xiao Yan is foundational to her character arc. She initially distrusts him but is forced to reconsider due to his overwhelming power 110. Her humiliation and subsequent offering as compensation to Xiao Yan by her elders mark a turning point, forcing her to prioritize clan survival 111. Her Essence Blood is extracted by Xiao Yan for his bloodline research, linking her directly to his scientific endeavors 113.

Her bloodline powers awaken, hinting at a significant power increase 114, and her subsequent lightning tribulation and successful evolution to Three Star Dou Zong are major events that transform her capabilities and influence 123 124. The evolution awakens a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python inheritance with the potential to lead to the Dou Sheng realm, establishing her as one of the story's highest-potential allies 128. Despite her power, her struggles with mastering an inherited Heaven Rank Technique highlight the complexities of cultivation and the limitations of even powerful abilities 136.

Medusa becomes a key ally to Xiao Yan, participating in significant conflicts such as the ambush of Wu Protector 137. Her travels with Xiao Yan draw suspicion and reveal her past connections to various regions and figures 142 168. Her identification of Nether Old Ghost demonstrates her extensive knowledge of the martial world 143. Her suspicion regarding Xiao Yan's concealed power creates internal tension within their group 145.

Her abilities are prominently displayed in battles, such as against Wu Ya 147, and she considers a mutually beneficial relationship with Xiao Yan 147. She proves to be a vital protector, intervening to save Xiao Yan from a surprise attack 148. Her resistance to Xiao Yan's dangerous body enhancement methods highlights her cautious nature 150. Her direct confrontation with Xie Bi Yan is a major combat sequence 151. She also plays a role in deceiving Tie Hufa, showcasing her cunning and strategic thinking 155. Her internal conflict and emotional turmoil are hinted at during her experiences 162. She attacks Xiao Yan after his transformation, indicating her vigilance against potential threats 167. Her confrontation with Snake-People prisoners for clan information underscores her determination 171.

Medusa's rescue campaign in the Golden Goose Empire expands her role from protector of her established tribe to liberator of dispersed Snake-People captives 171 173. The campaign exposes the deep-rooted slave trade and forces her to confront the practical limits of her strength, the burden of leading rescued survivors, and the question of revenge against a society responsible for generations of suffering 173 179. Her presence also becomes a central concern in escalating tensions with the Golden Goose Sect, prompting Xiao Yan to intervene on her behalf 176 177 181.

Key Appearances/Major Events

• Ch. 110: Introduced as the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe, facing pressure to evolve. She encounters Xiao Yan, leading to a tense standoff where she initially distrusts him but begins to reconsider his offer of assistance.
• Ch. 111: Is subdued and humiliated by Xiao Yan, along with other Dou Huang-level Snake-People. The Serpent Human elders propose offering her as compensation to Xiao Yan to save their clan.
• Ch. 112: Negotiates an agreement with Xiao Yan for her evolution. Xiao Yan expresses concern about her natural charm, and the extraction of her Essence Blood is proposed.
• Ch. 113: Undergoes the painful extraction of her Essence Blood by Xiao Yan for his bloodline research.
• Ch. 114: Awakens, and her bloodline powers manifest, with her pupils glowing purple. A powerful ancient bloodline, potentially a Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, is hinted at.
• Ch. 123: Accepts Xiao Yan's plan to undergo evolution after learning of the looming threat facing the continent. She endures Pill Lightning as part of the attempt to awaken her bloodline.
• Ch. 124: Survives the lightning tribulation by refining Tribulation Lightning with her Beast Fire, awakening the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline and reaching Three Star Dou Zong.
• Ch. 128: Receives her ancestral bloodline inheritance, learning that it contains the potential to reach the Dou Sheng realm.
• Ch. 136: Struggles to cultivate her inherited Heaven Rank Technique because of incompatibility with her newly awakened bloodline.
• Ch. 140: Pressures Jia Xingtian over the Snake-People Tribe's new settlement, using overwhelming bloodline pressure to assert her authority.
• Ch. 143: Identifies Nether Old Ghost and warns Xiao Yan of his history as a poison-puppet specialist.
• Ch. 145: Learns that Xiao Yan has been concealing his true cultivation, leaving her unsettled and suspicious of him.
• Ch. 148: Saves Xiao Yan from a deadly attack by the Four-Winged Sky Demon Scorpion.
• Ch. 151: Battles Xie Bi Yan alongside the Lion King, using spatial techniques, her sword, and the Heaven Swallowing Python's devouring power.
• Ch. 157: Receives the Blood Fire Body Refining method and a Blood Fire Seed from Xiao Yan, beginning a new body-refinement path.
• Ch. 161: Uses the bloodline secret art “Devouring Heaven Sword” while attempting to break through a Heavenly Flame barrier to protect Little Fairy Doctor.
• Ch. 171: Rescues an imprisoned Snake-Person and ruthlessly interrogates captors for information on other enslaved members of her race.
• Ch. 173: Acknowledges the increasing difficulty of organizing the rescue of Snake-People throughout the Golden Goose Empire and seeks support for the effort.
• Ch. 176: Enters Qingmen City, confronts Qing Shou, rescues her clanspeople, and flees while pursued by Yan Nantian.
• Ch. 177: Attempts to use her bloodline inheritance's Sacrificial Refining method to strengthen her longtime sword but fails to uncover its requirements.
• Ch. 180: Continues unsuccessfully trying to temper her sword with blood, unable to understand the inheritance's requirement for an object “steeped in the soul.”
• Ch. 181: Rushes to Xiao Yan's aid after his call for help, arriving with her sword and bloodline power ready to defend him against danger.