Coming to the Rescue

On a vast, open battlefield, the atmosphere was heavy enough to be suffocating.

Queen Medusa stood with a graceful yet chillingly majestic air, while the four elders beside her wore solemn expressions, standing ready for battle.

Opposite them, Wu Li, Sect Master of the Poison Sect from the Cloud-Out Empire, wore a sinister look, his powerful aura as a four-star Dou Zong unleashed without reservation.

The battle erupted in an instant. Queen Medusa launched the first strike, her figure moving like lightning as she swung the long whip in her hand, whipping up fierce gusts of wind.

The four elders did not lag behind, each unleashing powerful Dou Techniques. For a moment, the brilliance of Dou Qi flashed as they bombarded Wu Li.

Wu Li let out a cold snort, his hands dancing as he effortlessly neutralized their attacks.

His movements appeared slow, yet every strike contained immense power.

As both sides traded blows, the battle reached a fever pitch. Queen Medusa and the four elders coordinated seamlessly, continuously pressuring Wu Li.

However, Wu Li was, after all, a four-star Dou Zong, and the gap in strength gradually began to show.

A flicker of ruthlessness flashed in Wu Li's eyes, and he let out a loud shout.

"Shadow Poison Mist!"

In an instant, a jet-black, ink-like poisonous mist surged from his body and rapidly spread outward.

Queen Medusa and the others sensed the danger and attempted to dodge, but it was already too late.

The poisonous mist engulfed them instantly, and they felt a sharp, agonizing pain radiating from every part of their bodies.

Queen Medusa gritted her teeth, attempting to use her Dou Qi to resist the erosion of the poison, but the toxin was too potent, and her complexion grew increasingly pale.

The four elders were also struck, groaning in agony.

Their Dou Qi defenses crumbled before the mist, black veins appeared on their skin, and their auras became chaotic.

Wu Li laughed triumphantly, "Do you really think you can contend with me?"

However, he did not stop there.

The poisonous mist continued to expand, sweeping toward the surrounding members of the Snake-People Tribe.

The Snake-People warriors were struck one after another, falling to the ground and writhing in pain.

For a time, cries of misery rose one after another, and the entire battlefield descended into chaos.

Watching her people suffer, Queen Medusa was filled with grief and indignation.

She endured the intense pain, wanting to launch another attack, only to find that her body no longer obeyed her commands.

The four elders were also tottering, seemingly pushed to their limits.

At this moment, she thought of the figure who had come here half a year ago. She had intended to seek him out only as a last resort, but now that they had no other options, she had no choice but to attempt to send a distress signal to Yao Chen.

Upon receiving the distress signal from Medusa, Yao Chen immediately used the Flying Thunder God to arrive at her side.

Seeing Yao Chen suddenly appear beside Medusa, Wu Li temporarily ceased his attack.

Medusa looked up at the reliable figure before her, unable to hide her inner stirrings.

"Are you alright? Leave this to me. Take these medicinal pills and fall back."

Seeing that Medusa and the four elders were all severely wounded, Yao Chen's expression was filled with concern.

"Understood, Senior Yao Chen. The man opposite is Wu Li, Sect Master of the Poison Sect from the Cloud-Out Empire. He is a four-star Dou Zong, and his poison arts are extremely difficult to deal with. Senior, you must be careful!"

Medusa introduced the opponent's strength to Yao Chen and offered her warning.

Yao Chen turned his head to look at Wu Li, his expression grim as he spoke to him.

"So you are the one who beat them into this state?"

A lewd smile appeared on Wu Li's hideous face as he replied.

"That's right, it was me. This Queen Medusa is truly a catch. Once I finish you all off, I'll take Medusa back to my chambers and properly test out the Yin-Yang Cultivation Method."

Upon hearing this, Yao Chen was enraged and charged toward Wu Li with a furious expression.

Seeing Yao Chen's aggressive approach, Wu Li felt a jolt of tension and once again unleashed his signature Dou Technique, "Shadow Poison Mist," attempting to use it to evade Yao Chen's fierce attack.

The black poisonous mist instantly filled the air, completely concealing his figure within it.

"Hmph, what an ignorant fool!"

Wu Li mocked from within the mist, "Do you really think you can defeat me with this level of attack?"

Hearing this, Yao Chen's rage intensified. He widened his eyes and shouted.

"A mere parlor trick, daring to show off in front of this old man!"

Yao Chen quickly formed hand seals, and a brilliant, scorching flame surged from his body—it was the powerful Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame Heavenly Flame. The Heavenly Flame burned fiercely, as if possessing a life of its own, crazily devouring the surrounding poisonous mist.

Under the scorching heat of the Heavenly Flame, the mist hissed and rapidly dissipated.

Wu Li's figure was exposed once more, the triumph on his face vanishing instantly, replaced by terror and disbelief.

"This... how is this possible!" Wu Li cried out in a panic.

Yao Chen did not give him a chance to catch his breath, pressing forward step by step, every strike carrying the momentum of world-shattering destruction.

Knowing full well he was no match for Yao Chen, Wu Li began to harbor thoughts of retreat.

His eyes shifted, and he suddenly turned to flee into the distance.

"Want to run? It's not that easy!"

Yao Chen let out an angry shout, and a flash of light appeared in his hand, revealing a precious sword radiating a mysterious glow—the Dragon Abyss Star Sword.

Yao Chen poured all of his Dou Qi into the blade, and the sword's light flared brilliantly, as if it intended to illuminate the entire world.

He swung the sword fiercely, and a massive sword aura shot toward Wu Li.

Wherever the sword aura passed, the very space distorted.

Feeling the lethal threat approaching from behind, Wu Li tried desperately to dodge, but the sword aura was incredibly fast and caught up to him in an instant.

"Ah!" With a miserable scream, Wu Li's body was pierced by the sword aura, instantly vanishing into ashes.

The battlefield fell into silence, everyone stunned by the sheer power Yao Chen had displayed.

Yao Chen slowly sheathed the Dragon Abyss Star Sword, his expression cold and stern as he looked at the spot where Wu Li had disappeared, the fury in his heart gradually subsiding.

As for the members of the Poison Sect brought by Wu Li, seeing him eliminated by Yao Chen, they threw away their armor and fled in a pathetic, disorganized rout.

Medusa knelt before Yao Chen, her eyes filled with gratitude as she spoke her thanks.

"Many thanks to Senior for saving the lives of my entire tribe! If Senior agrees, you shall henceforth be the master of my Snake-People Tribe."

Yao Chen looked at Medusa gently and slowly helped her to her feet.

"Get up quickly. I promised to come and rescue you all, so there is no need for such formalities."

After speaking, Yao Chen waved his hand, and the Illusory Dream Blazing Flame emitted tiny wisps of fire from his palm, drifting toward those previously injured by Wu Li's poison.

In an instant, the poison within the bodies of the Snake-People Tribe was evaporated by the Illusory Dream Blazing Flame.

Following this, Yao Chen took a pile of healing pills from his storage ring and gave them to the members of the Snake-People Tribe to treat their wounds.

After the Snake-People swallowed the pills, their bodies recovered, and they all knelt before Yao Chen.

"Many thanks to Senior for saving our lives!"

Seeing this, Yao Chen stroked his beard and smiled at the crowd.