Medusa and Yao Chen?

After resolving the earlier trouble, Medusa brought Yao Chen to the guest room where he had stayed previously.

Looking at the familiar room, a flush of red appeared on both Medusa's and Yao Chen's faces.

Yao Chen coughed, breaking the tranquil atmosphere.

"Ahem~~"

"That... Queen Medusa."

Hearing Yao Chen still addressing her so formally as Medusa, a look of disappointment flickered across her face.

"Senior, you can just call me Xiao Mei."

Having said that, Medusa's face began to burn.

Yao Chen felt embarrassed by Medusa's request, so he spoke straightforwardly.

"Then I shall call you Xiao Mei from now on. You shouldn't be so distant either; I am likely a bit older than you, so you can just call me Brother Chen."

Yao Chen regretted his words the moment he said them; the ambiguous atmosphere between him and Medusa made both their faces feel as hot as the temperature of a Heavenly Flame.

Medusa shyly replied.

"Alright, Brother Chen."

Once those words were spoken, the ambiguous atmosphere in the room grew even thicker, and neither dared to speak again.

This scene lasted for a quarter of an hour before Yao Chen could no longer hold back and spoke first.

"Xiao Mei, why did the Cloud-Out Empire suddenly launch an attack on your Snake-People Tribe?"

Hearing that Yao Chen was asking about the previous assault on the tribe, Medusa calmed herself and answered.

"Brother Chen, the Cloud-Out Empire has always had territorial friction with our Jia Ma Empire, but those were just minor skirmishes; they had never mobilized their entire force like this before."

Yao Chen listened to Medusa's account with a serious expression.

"When I fought that Wu Li earlier, he mentioned that it wasn't just their country mobilizing; the Golden Goose Sect of the Falling Goose Empire and the Mulan Valley of the Mulan Empire were also involved, though I have yet to see any sign of them."

"This Wu Li was likely used as cannon fodder by the Golden Goose Sect and Mulan Valley to scout for information first."

Yao Chen stroked his beard and said thoughtfully.

"That must be it. I suspect someone is helping them from the shadows to deal with our Jia Ma Empire. That Wu Li was only at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, same as my strength, but I didn't expect him to have reached the strength of a four-star Dou Zong this time."

Yao Chen was reminded by Medusa's words; he feared the Soul Hall might be acting ahead of schedule. Could his accidental transmigration have caused the timeline to advance? He would have to visit the Xiao Clan once this was over.

"With you eliminating Wu Li of the Poison Sect, Brother Chen, the Cloud-Out Empire likely won't dare to come again, but those two fellows, the Golden Goose Sect and Mulan Valley, are still eyeing us like tigers."

Medusa said, her brows tightly knitted.

"Don't be afraid, Xiao Mei. With me here, there is no need to worry about them. I will certainly do my utmost to protect the safety of the Snake-People Tribe."

Yao Chen patted his chest confidently, assuring Medusa.

Upon hearing this, the flush returned to Medusa's face.

"Xiao Mei, you are currently at the peak of the Dou Emperor realm, and those two countries likely both possess Dou Zong strength. You need to improve your cultivation further."

Yao Chen suddenly thought of helping Medusa improve her cultivation. According to the books from his past life, Medusa relied on devouring the energy of the Green Lotus Core Flame to reach the Dou Zong realm; perhaps his Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame could also help her advance.

"Brother Chen, I also wish to improve my strength, but I don't know how. Our tribe once had a secret technique to devour the energy of Heavenly Flames, but although I observed signs of a Heavenly Flame in the desert before, someone else got to it first."

Medusa grew troubled and could only complain to Yao Chen.

Yao Chen felt awkward after hearing this, though he did not show it on his face.

"I have a Heavenly Flame here, Xiao Mei. If it's alright with you, you can use mine."

Hearing that Yao Chen possessed a Heavenly Flame, Medusa stood up in excitement.

"Really? Brother Chen?"

"Xiao Mei, it is true."

With that, the purple flames of the Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame appeared in Yao Chen's hand.

Medusa looked at the gorgeous flames, feeling immensely surprised and not knowing how to thank Yao Chen for his help.

"Let us begin then. Don't fear anything else, Xiao Mei; I will protect you from the side."

"Thank you, Brother Chen. It is a bit cramped here; please follow me to the place where I usually cultivate."

After Yao Chen nodded in agreement, he followed Medusa to the secret chamber beneath the plaza.

In this secret chamber, Medusa sat cross-legged, her beautiful face now filled with gravity and determination.

Standing before her, Yao Chen looked solemn, the Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame burning fiercely in his hand, emitting a mysterious and powerful energy fluctuation.

Medusa took a deep breath, preparing to begin devouring this powerful Heavenly Flame energy.

She slowly closed her eyes and circulated the Dou Qi within her body, forming a powerful suction force that enveloped the Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame.

At first, the moment Medusa's Dou Qi touched the Heavenly Flame, a violent force surged back in retaliation.

Her body trembled violently, her face turned pale instantly, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

"Hold on, Xiao Mei!"

Yao Chen shouted loudly, his hands moving in a rapid blur of seals as he unleashed streams of gentle Dou Qi, attempting to help Medusa stabilize the situation.

Medusa gritted her teeth, enduring the agony that threatened to tear her soul apart, and continued to push her Dou Qi output to the limit.

The energy of the Heavenly Flame rampaged through her body like a wild, unbridled horse, wantonly ravaging her meridians and Dantian.

Wisps of smoke began to rise from her body, and sweat poured down like rain, soaking her clothes through.

Yet, Queen Medusa's will was exceptionally firm; she knew this was a crucial opportunity to elevate her cultivation, and no matter how painful it became, she would never give up.

Yao Chen was also fully focused, keeping a close watch on Medusa's condition.

He constantly adjusted the Dou Qi he emitted, carefully guiding the energy of the Heavenly Flame so that it could be gradually absorbed and refined by Medusa.

As time passed, Medusa's body began to adapt to the violent energy of the Heavenly Flame.

That rampaging power began to be slowly suppressed by her Dou Qi, gradually becoming docile.

However, just at this moment, an accident occurred once again.

A surge of even more powerful energy erupted from the Heavenly Flame, and Medusa's body was instantly sent flying, slamming heavily against the stone wall of the cave.

"Not good!"

Yao Chen's expression changed drastically; his figure flickered, appearing instantly beside Medusa to help her up.

"Brother Chen, I can still hold on!"

Medusa wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes filled with unyielding resolve.

Yao Chen nodded, once again increasing his Dou Qi output to control the violent energy of the Dream-Illusion Blazing Flame.

With Yao Chen's assistance, the energy of the Heavenly Flame finally began to be gradually brought under Medusa's control.

That violent power merged bit by bit into her Dou Qi, nourishing her meridians and Dantian, and her aura began to steadily strengthen.

Finally, when the last trace of the Heavenly Flame's energy was completely absorbed and refined, a powerful aura erupted from Medusa's body.

The air in the secret chamber trembled; she had successfully elevated her cultivation to the Dou Zong realm.