The Queen Was Actually Defeated by a Human?

Yue Mei supported Queen Medusa as they walked through the gates of the Snake-People Empire.

The powerful Snake-People guarding the entrance were all stunned when they saw the Queen's complexion.

The Queen's face was deathly pale, and a trace of blood hung from the corner of her mouth.

"Her Majesty the Queen is injured?"

"How is that possible? Her Majesty is a peak nine-star Dou Emperor; no one in the entire Jia Ma Empire is her match."

"Who could have injured Her Majesty?"

The powerful Snake-People exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they never would have believed that the scene before them was real.

The news quickly spread throughout the entire Snake-People tribe.

Inside the great hall, several elders sat on either side, their expressions grim.

The Second Elder looked at Queen Medusa's pale face and spoke, "Your Majesty, you are injured?"

Queen Medusa sat upon her throne without saying a word.

"Who injured you?" the Third Elder also asked.

"A human."

The elders looked at one another, seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

A human had injured Queen Medusa.

"It is the same human who killed the Great Elder," Yue Mei said, standing to the side.

The expressions of the elders grew even uglier.

That human had killed the Great Elder, wounded Yue Mei, and now had injured Queen Medusa as well.

"Your Majesty, why did you not kill that brat?" the Second Elder asked.

Queen Medusa glanced at him, "Could you defeat him? Even this Queen has been defeated at his hands; how could I kill him?"

The Second Elder froze, his mouth agape, unable to utter a single word.

He couldn't even defeat Yue Mei, so how could he possibly be a match for that human?

"What is that brat's true strength?" the Third Elder asked.

Queen Medusa was silent for a moment, "At least peak Dou Emperor, perhaps even stronger."

The great hall fell instantly silent.

The elders looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear.

A peak Dou Emperor—the strongest existence in the entire Jia Ma Empire—and a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth had already reached this realm.

"Could he be a Dou Ancestor?" the Second Elder's voice trembled.

No one answered; no one knew the truth, but how could a teenager be a Dou Ancestor?

Queen Medusa sat on her throne, the image of Xiao Chen kissing her flashing through her mind once more.

Her face flushed red, and a trace of disgust flickered in her eyes.

That human had dared to humiliate her in such a way; in all her years of life, she had never been treated like this.

Queen Medusa clenched her fists, wishing she could go and settle the score with Xiao Chen right now.

But she knew she was no match for him; to go again would only be inviting further humiliation.

"All of you, withdraw."

The elders stood up, bowed, and turned to leave the hall.

Yue Mei glanced at Queen Medusa and also retreated.

Only Queen Medusa remained in the great hall, leaning back against her throne and closing her eyes.

The face of that youth in her mind refused to fade away.

Throughout the Snake-People tribe, everyone was whispering about Queen Medusa's injury.

"Have you heard? Her Majesty was wounded by a human."

"That's impossible, right? Her Majesty is a peak nine-star Dou Emperor."

"It's absolutely true; many people saw it."

"What is that human's background?"

"I don't know. I heard he is a youth of fifteen or sixteen."

"A fifteen or sixteen-year-old who can defeat Her Majesty? Who are you trying to fool?"

"Believe it or not, it's up to you."

The Snake-People gathered in groups, whispering and discussing the incident that had just occurred.

No one believed that a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth could defeat Queen Medusa.

Yet the facts were laid out before them, leaving them no choice but to believe.

"Who exactly is that youth?" a Snake-Person asked.

"I heard he lives in Shimo City and belongs to the Desert Iron Mercenary Group."

"The Desert Iron Mercenary Group? Never heard of them."

"Just a small mercenary group, nothing famous."

"This youth actually wounded our Queen; he clearly doesn't hold our Snake-Person Tribe in any regard. This is simply too arrogant. Are we just going to let it slide?"

"Who knows? Anyway, we should just stay far away from Shimo City from now on. If we don't, there won't be anyone to collect our corpses."

The Snake-People discussed it for a while before dispersing.

Mobas, one of the commanders, also heard about this matter.

He sat in his tent, his expression terrifyingly gloomy.

Mobas was one of the commanders of the Snake-Person Tribe and a secret admirer of Queen Medusa.

He had harbored feelings for Queen Medusa for many years but had never dared to confess.

Now, seeing Queen Medusa injured, his heart felt as if it were being sliced by a knife.

"A human actually dared to wound Her Majesty the Queen," Mobas said, gritting his teeth.

He stood up, walked out of his tent, and headed toward the direction of the main hall.

Outside the main hall, Mobas stopped in his tracks.

The Snake-People at the entrance blocked his path.

"Commander Mobas, Her Majesty the Queen is resting and is not seeing anyone."

"I have business to discuss with Her Majesty the Queen."

"Her Majesty the Queen said she is not seeing anyone."

Mobas's expression darkened, and just as he was about to force his way in, he saw Yue Mei walk out of the main hall.

"Lady Yue Mei."

Yue Mei looked at him. "Mobas? What are you here for?"

"I wish to see Her Majesty the Queen."

"Her Majesty the Queen is injured and needs to rest. Whatever business you have, wait until Her Majesty has recovered."

"I only want to ask one question."

Yue Mei looked at him and remained silent for a moment. "Ask."

"Who wounded Her Majesty the Queen?"

Yue Mei glanced at him. "A human."

"What kind of human?"

"A fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth, a member of the Desert Iron Mercenary Group in Shimo City."

Mobas memorized these words and nodded.

"I understand."

He turned around and left the main hall.

Yue Mei watched his retreating figure and shook her head.

Another one overestimating his own abilities. Although Yue Mei detested Xiao Chen, she had to admit that his strength was indeed formidable. Mo Basi was far from being his match; after all, even the Queen had been defeated so thoroughly, let alone a mere Dou King like him.

Mobas walked away from the main hall and stood at the entrance for a while, a flash of killing intent crossing his eyes.

A human brat dared to wound Queen Medusa, kill the Great Elder, and injure Yue Mei—this debt could not be left unsettled.

"Brat, for daring to wound Her Majesty the Queen, I will make sure you die without a burial ground," Mobas muttered to himself.

He turned and walked toward his tent.

Along the way, a plan had already formed in his mind.

He would take men to Shimo City, find that brat, and kill him to avenge Her Majesty the Queen and wash away the shame of the Snake-Person Tribe.

Mobas walked into his tent, sat in his chair, and began to calculate.

Since that brat could defeat Queen Medusa, his strength must be very high; he was no match for him in a direct confrontation.

But if he couldn't win openly, he could use underhanded methods. Poison, sneak attacks—there was bound to be a way to kill him.

A flash of ruthlessness crossed his eyes.

Brat, just you wait. I will not let you off.

Mo Basi muttered to himself in his heart, his fists clenching tightly. This was a golden opportunity to prove himself, and he could not let it slip away.