Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake (Part 2)

"Click!"

The formation on the Sword Box behind Xiao Yi Xian emitted a faint glow, and a massive aura suddenly erupted from her body.

Xiao Yi Xian's Purple Cloud Wings suddenly unfurled behind her, and You Su appeared in her hand. The pressure of a Dou Emperor locked firmly onto the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake!

Suddenly caught in that massive pressure, the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake's wings faltered in mid-air for a split second.

Its body plummeted, and had that aura not vanished as quickly as it appeared, it might have been crushed by the sudden assault.

The mark on Xiao Yi Xian's right hand glowed with a pale white light. More than half of the Dou Qi in her body had been burned away, and her left hand even trembled slightly.

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake had just recovered from the pressure; its vertical pupils were filled with terror as it looked up at the hovering Xiao Yi Xian.

If its senses hadn't failed it, that was definitely a Dou Emperor powerhouse—and not just an ordinary one at that.

Looking at the cold eyes beneath Xiao Yi Xian's worn mask, it felt a lingering fear. It truly wanted to cry but had no tears.

Why would a dignified Dou Emperor bully a small fry like it, a creature that had only just reached the Dou King realm?

Isn't this just bullying a snake?

The sword in Xiao Yi Xian's hand radiated strands of formidable Sword Qi, as if it would strike at any moment.

"I do not know why Your Excellency has descended upon this place? This little snake is willing to serve you!" The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake lowered its head and spoke respectfully to Xiao Yi Xian.

Faced with a powerhouse capable of killing it in an instant, it lowered its noble head. It didn't want to die; it hadn't even wooed the female snake next door yet, let alone broken through to a higher realm.

It didn't want to be casually slain by a Dou Emperor's sword. Dying in such a stifling way was definitely not what it wanted.

Xiao Yi Xian put away You Su and smiled inwardly as she looked at the bowing Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake, though she remained outwardly cold. "I have come here for the Cold Pool. Since this is your territory, you shall lead the way."

When the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake heard the term "this Emperor," its pupils constricted sharply, and it secretly rejoiced that it hadn't attacked immediately.

"Hehe, it is only natural to lead the way for you, my lord. This is this little snake's honor!" The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake grinned and said respectfully.

Xiao Yi Xian flapped her Purple Cloud Wings and landed on top of its head. She didn't emit a shred of aura, appearing just like an ordinary person.

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake felt the weight on its head but didn't get angry. It spread its wings wide and sped toward the Cold Pool.

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat surprised by the speed, which was only possible for a Dou King. Fortunately, the Snake Demon was still maintaining a barrier in front of her, or she might have been exposed.

Soon, Xiao Yi Xian could see the Cold Pool ahead. A chilling sensation seeped into her body; for her, the toxins within the cold air were a great tonic.

Looking at the Cold Pool within arm's reach, Xiao Yi Xian spoke indifferently to the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake: "I intend to cultivate here for a period of time. Hand over your Soul Imprint, and I will not treat you unfairly!"

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake was overjoyed to hear this. This was exactly what it had been waiting for. Being able to follow a human powerhouse might mean it could obtain medicinal pills.

After all, the resources here were limited, and the Cold Poison in the Cold Pool could no longer keep up with its growth.

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake offered its Soul Imprint and said with a smile, "It is my honor, Chi Han, to follow by your side, my lord."

Xiao Yi Xian calmly accepted Chi Han's Soul Imprint, her unruffled gaze resembling that of a true powerhouse.

Little Spirit, watching from within the imprint as her sister handled a Dou King level magical beast, was overjoyed.

"Ahem!"

Xiao Yi Xian leaped down from the top of Chi Yan's head. As she felt the toxins within the Cold Pool before her, a wave of craving surged from within her body.

Xiao Yi Xian could not wait to step into the Cold Pool and circulate the Sword Canon. A massive vortex appeared beside her, absorbing the Cold Poison.

At this moment, Little Spirit was also undergoing a transformation within the imprint...

Everything seemed to be following a normal trajectory, but in Chi Han's eyes, it was different. Would the energy-absorbing vortex of a Dou Emperor powerhouse really be this small?

Furthermore, since this place wasn't even enough for it, why would a Dou Emperor come here?

When it realized this, Chi Han was dumbfounded. It seemed to have walked into a wolf's den; the vortex its new master was absorbing seemed to be on par with a mere Dou Master?

Had it been tricked by a Dou Master?

Chi Han began to doubt its life, but that aura from before definitely wasn't fake. Could it be that a powerhouse had suffered a drop in cultivation?

Thinking about it, Chi Han felt this was highly probable. Perhaps she had encountered a powerful enemy and burned her cultivation, and coming here was likely to recover it.

"Mm-hmm, that must be it!"

Chi Han did not believe the pressure from before was fake, so it coiled up on the spot to guard its master.

Four days later...

"Pudong!"

Xiao Yi Xian's aura surged significantly, breaking through from a one-star Dou Master to a two-star Dou Master!

Feeling the increase in Xiao Yi Xian's aura, Chi Han secretly felt that its theory was correct.

If she weren't recovering her cultivation, how could she cultivate so quickly?

Even the geniuses of the outside world could not possibly have such a terrifying cultivation speed. It couldn't be wrong...

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Chi Han sensed a strange presence descending upon its territory, and among them was an aura familiar to its master. Could it be people belonging to its master?

"Master, someone carrying your scent is approaching!" Chi Han whispered, waking Xiao Yi Xian.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi Xian woke from her cultivation. Hearing what Chi Han said, she suddenly remembered that she still had a Fourth-grade Alchemist as a follower.

She just hadn't expected him to be so slow in arriving...

Xiao Yi Xian leaped into the air, evaporating the water droplets on her body before landing atop Chi Han's head.

Following a roar from Chi Han, the beast spread its wings, piercing through the clouds as it flew toward the distance. Its massive figure streaked rapidly over the landscape below.

In the distance, Liu Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead while riding on Xiao Lan. They were already deep within the Monster Beast Mountain Range. He was just a Medicine Master; his combat strength wasn't exactly high.

If he had been strong in combat, he wouldn't have chosen to surrender back then...

Although he had been confused when he arrived at the small valley a short while ago and found Xiao Yi Xian missing, there had been a Second-Rank Magical Beast there carrying his master's token.

He had trusted it enough to climb on, but he hadn't expected it to head deep into the mountains. He couldn't help but wonder, "Is it too late to turn back now?"

Suddenly, a massive aura descended. A giant shadow blocked out the sunlight, and the presence of a Dou King locked onto them.

Both Liu Yan and Xiao Lan stiffened instantly, nearly plummeting from the high altitude.

Life and death seemed to hang upon the behemoth before them. Liu Yan squeezed his eyes shut, his first thought being: It's over, I'm going to die!

Strangely, the Dou King magical beast did not kill him. When Liu Yan opened his eyes, he witnessed a scene he would never forget.

A purple-clad figure stood atop the head of the Dou King expert, a brown Sword Box strapped to her back. Her disheveled hair and that worn bronze mask were deeply imprinted into his mind.