Xiao Chen repeated, "The Sect Breaking Pill. Your Majesty must have heard of it."
Medusa had, of course.
The Sect Breaking Pill was a treasure that could help a Peak Dou Emperor break through to Dou Zong.
Not a single one could be found in the entire Jia Ma Empire.
"Where did you get it?"
Medusa asked in a low voice.
"A blessing from Multi-Child Multi-Blessing."
Xiao Chen replied, "I just got it last night."
Medusa fell silent.
She stared at the Sect Breaking Pill in Xiao Chen's hand, a flash of longing in her eyes.
Dou Zong.
She had been stuck at Peak Dou Emperor for far too long.
If she could break through to Dou Zong, the Snake-People Tribe's situation would improve greatly.
Those human experts from the Jia Ma Empire would no longer dare look down on the Snake-People Tribe.
Medusa took a deep breath, suppressing her excitement.
"You're giving it to me?"
Medusa asked.
"Yes."
Xiao Chen replied, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for finding me two wives."
"Consider this Sect Breaking Pill my token of gratitude."
Medusa looked at him without saying a word.
"But..."
Xiao Chen changed tack.
"But what?"
Medusa asked.
"But Your Majesty still has to help me take two more wives."
Xiao Chen replied.
Medusa was taken aback.
"Two?"
Medusa asked.
"Two."
Xiao Chen nodded.
Medusa looked at him and fell silent for a moment.
"Deal."
Medusa replied, "I agree."
Xiao Chen smiled and handed the Sect Breaking Pill to Medusa.
Medusa accepted the pill and looked at it in her palm, her eyes filled with complicated emotions.
"Aren't you afraid I'll take the pill and go back on my word?"
Medusa asked.
"Your Majesty isn't that kind of person. Besides, if I grow stronger, the Snake-People Tribe will benefit greatly too."
Xiao Chen replied.
Medusa glanced at him but said nothing.
"Then I'll await good news from Your Majesty."
With that, Xiao Chen turned and left.
Medusa stood where she was, watching Xiao Chen's retreating figure.
She lowered her eyes to the Sect Breaking Pill in her palm and murmured to herself.
"Two wives..."
Medusa said softly, "Looks like I'll have to visit the human empire again."
She turned and went back to the cultivation chamber, sitting down cross-legged.
Medusa looked at the Sect Breaking Pill in her hand and took a deep breath.
She did not take it right away.
The Sect Breaking Pill's effects were extremely potent. She needed to focus completely when taking it.
Medusa closed her eyes and adjusted the Dou Qi in her body.
A moment later, she opened her eyes and put the Sect Breaking Pill into her mouth.
As the pill went down, a tremendous surge of medicinal energy erupted in an instant.
Medusa's expression changed. She hurriedly circulated her Dou Qi, guiding the medicinal energy to batter the barrier.
Once.
Twice.
Three times.
The barrier that had held her back for years began to give way.
Medusa gritted her teeth and continued battering it.
After leaving Medusa's cultivation chamber, Xiao Chen did not head straight back to his quarters.
He walked through the tribe in high spirits.
He had traded the Sect Breaking Pill to Medusa for two wives.
It was a worthwhile deal.
Once Medusa returned from the human empire, his strength would rise again.
The corners of Xiao Chen's mouth lifted slightly.
When he returned to his quarters, Qing Lin was sitting inside, waiting for him.
"You're back?"
Qing Lin asked.
Xiao Chen nodded and sat down beside her.
"Did you... go see Sister Yue Mei?"
Qing Lin asked softly.
Xiao Chen glanced at her.
"What, are you jealous?"
"No..."
Qing Lin lowered her head, her face a little red.
Xiao Chen smiled and reached out to pat her head.
"I'll spend tomorrow with you."
Xiao Chen replied.
Qing Lin nodded and said nothing more.
The next morning.
Medusa walked out of the cultivation chamber.
Her aura was far stronger than it had been the day before.
Dou Zong.
She had finally broken through to Dou Zong.
Medusa clenched her fist, feeling the tremendous Dou Qi within her.
The gap between Dou Emperor and Dou Zong was like a heavenly chasm.
"Xiao Chen..."
Medusa murmured.
Without that Sect Breaking Pill, she had no idea how much longer she would have been stuck at Peak Dou Emperor.
Medusa took a deep breath and headed toward the main hall.
Inside the main hall.
Several elders had already gathered.
The First Elder sat in the chief seat on the left, while the Second Elder sat in the chief seat on the right.
The Third Elder and Fourth Elder sat below them.
When they saw Medusa walk in, everyone rose to their feet.
"Your Majesty."
They all bowed in unison.
Medusa nodded and sat on the throne.
"Your Majesty, your aura..."
The First Elder's expression changed, his eyes filled with shock.
"I've broken through."
Medusa replied calmly.
The First Elder's eyes widened.
"Dou... Dou Zong?"
His voice trembled.
"That's right."
Medusa nodded.
The main hall erupted in an uproar.
The elders were all dumbfounded.
Dou Zong.
Their Queen had broken through to Dou Zong?
The Second Elder's face went deathly pale. He couldn't say a word.
The Third Elder and Fourth Elder exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in the other's eyes.
"Congratulations on breaking through to Dou Zong, Your Majesty!"
The First Elder was the first to recover. He bowed.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
The other elders also bowed one after another.
Medusa waved her hand.
"Rise."
She spoke calmly.
Everyone straightened up and sat down again.
"I've summoned you here today to announce something."
Medusa said.
"I'm going to the human empire again."
The First Elder was taken aback.
"Your Majesty has just broken through, and you're already going to the human empire?"
The First Elder asked.
"That's right."
Medusa nodded.
"May I ask what Your Majesty intends to do there?"
The First Elder asked.
Medusa glanced at him and slowly spoke.
"To find concubines for Xiao Chen."
Medusa replied.
The main hall erupted in an uproar once more.
The Second Elder's expression changed. He wanted to speak, but then shut his mouth.
He no longer dared to object.
Neither Xiao Chen nor Her Majesty was someone he could question.
"How many this time?"
The First Elder asked.
"Two."
Medusa replied.
The First Elder paused, then nodded.
"Go without worry, Your Majesty. I'll take care of the tribe's affairs."
The First Elder replied.
Medusa nodded.
"I'll be right back."
With that, Medusa rose and left the main hall.
Medusa left the Snake-People Tribe and flew toward the human empire.
A Dou Zong's speed was countless times faster than a Dou Emperor's.
She soon spotted a city in the distance.
Medusa suppressed her aura and landed on the ground.
After some thought, she decided to visit the Holy City first.
Wu Tan City was the capital of the Jia Ma Empire, with a large population.
She should be able to find a suitable candidate there.
Medusa's figure blurred as she flew toward the Imperial Capital.
Snake-People Tribe.
Mo Basi lay on the bed in his quarters, his entire body wrapped in bandages.
Both his arms were broken, his dantian had been destroyed, and all the Dou Qi in his body had drained away.
He had gone from a powerful Eight-Star Dou Wang to a cripple worse off than an ordinary person.
"Xiao Chen..."
Mo Basi gritted his teeth as he uttered the name.
His eyes were filled with hatred, but even more than that, with despair.
He lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with vacant eyes.
Just then, a Snake-Person hurried in.
"Lord Mo Basi, good news! Wonderful news!"
The Snake-Person spoke urgently.
Mo Basi didn't move.
"What good news...?"
Mo Basi asked weakly.
"The Queen has broken through to Dou Zong!"
The Snake-Person exclaimed excitedly. "The Queen is a Dou Zong now!"
Mo Basi sat bolt upright, pulling at his wounds and drawing in a sharp breath from the pain.
"What did you say?"
Mo Basi's eyes widened.
"The Queen has broken through to Dou Zong!"
The Snake-Person repeated, "It's absolutely true. The elders have all confirmed it!"
Mo Basi froze, his eyes filled with shock.
Dou Zong.
The Queen had broken through to Dou Zong?
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