Successful Evolution, Eight-colored Sky-Swallowing Python, Going All Out Against Protector Yuan

Someone had told Queen Medusa to give the Heavenly Flame to Yun Yun.

Most importantly...

Queen Medusa had actually done it!

What level of strength did this person possess?

And what was this person's relationship with Yun Yun?

Gu He and his group all looked at Yun Yun with indescribable shock.

Gu He especially glanced at Yun Yun, then at the Storage Ring in her hand, a flash of fervor passing through his eyes.

Good, good, good!

The Heavenly Flame was finally his!

He, Gu He, had finally fulfilled the wish of a lifetime!

An alchemist with a Heavenly Flame would be the center of attention wherever he went!

"Leave!"

Yao Lao's deep, unhurried voice sounded in Xiao Yan's heart.

"Teacher..."

Xiao Yan was so crushed by the yellow sand that he could barely breathe, and his eyes brimmed with unwillingness.

He had clearly already seen the Heavenly Flame.

To leave just like that—he truly could not accept it.

"Sigh, someone who can order Queen Medusa around and is connected to this Dou Emperor must be that old monster from the Monster Beast Mountain Range last time."

Yao Lao's words did not conceal his wariness toward that mysterious being in the slightest.

"I have no body now. I do not wish to encounter such an old monster."

"Let's go, Xiao Yan. The Dou Qi Continent is vast. This is not the only place with Heavenly Flames."

"I understand, Teacher."

Even Yao Lao had guessed who was behind this.

Yun Yun was naturally even more certain.

After all, even her teacher, Yun Shan, could not possibly order Queen Medusa to do anything.

Yun Yun clenched the Storage Ring in her hand and respectfully bowed deeply in the direction of the Misty Cloud Sect, saying gratefully:

"Thank you for helping Yun Yun, Senior!"

Her crisp, pleasant voice carried far into the distance.

Naturally, there was no response.

Standing amidst the white clouds and looking down at the scene below, Ji Changqing said with a headache:

"Why did Queen Medusa expose me?"

"Luckily, whenever I go out, I habitually use an alt. Otherwise, this would have been a disaster."

"Sigh, this woman is far too unreliable."

After waiting quietly for more than ten seconds and confirming that the senior would not respond—or rather, had already left—

Yun Yun put away her sword and said to Queen Medusa:

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Queen Medusa casually waved a hand, her indifferent gaze sweeping over Gu He and the others.

"Now that you have the Heavenly Flame, why are you still here?"

"Are you waiting for me to invite you to dinner?"

"No, no, no!"

Gu He and the others shook their heads like rattles.

After repeatedly saying, "Pardon our disturbance, Your Majesty," they mounted their flying magical beasts and fled the desert as though escaping for their lives.

On the giant eagle's back—

The atmosphere was joyous.

Yan Shi, Feng Li, and the others kept offering congratulations.

"Congratulations to the Pill King for fulfilling his wish!"

"With the Heavenly Flame's support, the Pill King is like a tiger with wings!"

"The Pill King truly is a man favored by fate, to even obtain a wondrous treasure like the Heavenly Flame!"

Gu He was grinning from ear to ear.

"Hahahahaha, everyone is exaggerating!"

"But honestly, my luck... has always been quite good! Hahahahaha!"

Gu He laughed until his face ached.

Only then did he walk over to Yun Yun, who stood alone at the eagle's head, and say with a smile:

"Thank you for lending a hand, Sect Leader. You may give me the Storage Ring containing the Heavenly Flame now."

Hearing this, Yun Yun turned around and frowned at Gu He.

"The Heavenly Flame I obtained—why should I give it to you?"

Gu He's smile slowly froze on his face.

"I have already done as you requested."

On the island where the Ice Spirit Cold Spring flowed—

Queen Medusa looked at Ji Changqing before her and said coolly:

"It is time for you to fulfill your promise."

"Sigh, Your Majesty, you exposed my existence..."

At those words, Queen Medusa's willow brows shot up, and Dou Qi energy gathered in her delicate hand within her sleeve.

However, Ji Changqing immediately changed his tone.

"But since you have done what you promised me, I will not go back on my word either."

Boom—

As his words fell—

Ji Changqing extended his right hand, and a pale red Heavenly Flame carrying destructive fluctuations surged from his palm.

Queen Medusa's expression changed.

But she had no time to react before the pale red Heavenly Flame engulfed her.

In an instant, the roars of countless beasts exploded beside her ears, accompanied by terrifyingly frigid and scorching temperatures that rapidly destroyed her body.

"Hiss—"

Excruciating pain struck her.

Queen Medusa's exquisite, alluring features twisted together, and she could not help crying out in pain.

"You... you bastard! You... you should have told me first!"

"Relax, I'll control the temperature."

Watching Queen Medusa transform into a giant python faintly shimmering with seven colors, Ji Changqing skillfully controlled the flames.

"I guarantee I'll roast you to a crisp outside and tender inside—so delicious even the kids next door will cry from jealousy."

Time slowly passed.

The faint purple coloring that remained on the giant python's body continuously faded away.

The seven colors on its scales became increasingly distinct, and an eighth splendid color even emerged.

Though it had a snake's body, its magnificent hues and slender form still gave it a bewitching beauty.

"My Heavenly Flame contains the power of two Heavenly Flames. Could it have evolved Queen Medusa into an Eight-colored Sky-Swallowing Python?"

Ji Changqing clicked his tongue in amazement.

Just then, dense black clouds suddenly gathered above the island.

Lightning flickered within the dark clouds, darting endlessly like silver snakes.

"When some legendary magical beasts are born, the immense energy within them becomes unbalanced and triggers celestial phenomena."

Ji Changqing looked up at the sky and murmured:

"I've done all I can. Whether you can evolve into an Eight-colored Sky-Swallowing Python depends on you now, Your Majesty."

Boom! Boom!

Boom! Boom!

Bolts of lightning crashed down upon the eight-colored giant python's body.

Soon, its flesh split open, and charred wounds covered its entire body.

As the lightning fell—

The impurities within the seven-colored giant python were continuously purified.

Its bloodline power gradually grew denser, while its body steadily shrank.

This lightning tribulation lasted for a full half hour.

Looking at Queen Medusa, who had been blasted into charcoal and was now less than a meter long, Ji Changqing's lips curled into a smile.

"It worked."

The instant his words fell—

A streak of colored light suddenly burst from the charred snake body and shot toward Ji Changqing.

Seeing the Eight-colored Snake floating a foot before him, curiously blinking its pale purple eyes, the last trace of concern in Ji Changqing's heart vanished.

Good, good, good.

Just like in the original plot.

Queen Medusa's soul had not fused with the Sky-Swallowing Python.

So, at this stage, the two remained separate.

"Come on, call me Dad."

Ji Changqing couldn't resist teasing it.

Actually, it was not entirely wrong for him to say that.

After all, the Eight-colored Sky-Swallowing Python had been brought forth by his Heavenly Flame.

The Eight-colored Snake tilted its head and adorably stared at Ji Changqing for a while.

Then, its pale purple eyes suddenly lit up. In a flash, it darted behind Ji Changqing's tied-up side locks, becoming a colorful ribbon as it comfortably hid in his hair.

Come to think of it—

The Sky-Swallowing Python was only about as thick and long as a pair of chopsticks.

It really was quite suitable as a hair ribbon.

As for why it was so close to Ji Changqing—

It was because it could sense the familiar aura of the pale red Heavenly Flame from him.

"Hahahahaha!"

Ji Changqing took out a fire-element pill from the System Inventory and fed it to the little snake.

He was in a very good mood.

This journey to the desert had achieved his purpose.

His strength had improved!

Next, it was time to deal with Protector Yuan, who would soon arrive!

With the Eight-colored Snake that Queen Medusa had transformed into, Ji Changqing was about to leave the desert.

A thought suddenly crossed his mind.

"Before I leave, I should sign in first!"