Seeing that the three women had gotten acquainted, Tang Chen wasted no time. He tore open space and left the small valley with them.
Jia Ma Imperial Capital.
A rift suddenly opened in the sky, and Tang Chen emerged from the spatial fissure with the three women.
The four of them stood in the void, looking down at the prosperous city below.
"Is this... the Jia Ma Imperial Capital?" Medusa was the first to recognize the city. A puzzled look appeared on her face, and she was curious why Tang Chen had brought them here.
Tang Chen did not waste any time. A terrifying aura burst forth, instantly enveloping the entire Jia Ma Imperial Capital. His imposing voice rang through the skies above Jia Ma. "Who's in charge of the Jia Ma Empire? Get out here!"
As Tang Chen's voice spread out, the major forces within the Imperial City all noticed the four figures in the sky.
The Nalan Family, the Mu Family, the Mittel Family, and countless other factions all looked toward them, trying to identify who they were.
"Standing on air! They're Dou Zong experts!"
"What a terrifying aura. Who are these people? Did the Jia Ma Royal Family provoke someone they shouldn't have?"
"That woman looks like Medusa! Isn't she a Snake-People Tribeswoman? Did she break through to Dou Zong?"
Misty Cloud Sect.
Inside the Misty Cloud Sect's grand hall, Yun Yun sat in the sect leader's seat, handling the sect's affairs.
Suddenly, she sensed a familiar aura, and her eyes lit up. "This familiar aura... is it my benefactor? My benefactor came to the Imperial City! Wonderful!"
She immediately set aside her sect affairs, unleashed her Dou Qi Transformation Wings, and shot out of the hall in an instant.
In a secret chamber of the Misty Cloud Sect, a white-haired man opened his eyes.
"What a terrifying aura!" His face was filled with shock. Then he asked the black mist beside him, "Are they one of yours?"
But he received no response. No sound came from the darkness, and not even the faintest trace of aura leaked out.
Jia Ma Imperial Palace.
Jia Xingtian, the royal family's guardian, stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the Imperial City with a sorrowful expression.
He could be heard murmuring, "There is no method to follow when advancing to Dou Zong."
Just as he was about to withdraw his gaze, a spatial rift suddenly appeared in the sky.
Under his horrified gaze, four figures emerged from the rift, each standing in the void.
"Dou... Zong!" Jia Xingtian's eyes widened in shock, and he could barely speak properly.
That was not all. The man among the four released his aura, directly enveloping the entire Jia Ma Imperial Capital. The terrifying pressure made Jia Xingtian's legs go weak.
When he heard that man asking for him, Jia Xingtian's eyelids twitched wildly as fear instantly filled him.
Even so, he did not dare delay. He hurriedly unleashed his Dou Qi Transformation Wings and flew before Tang Chen and the others.
"Jia Xingtian? That old man is still alive?" Seeing the elderly man fly over in a panic, Medusa wore a mocking smile on her beautiful face.
Jia Xingtian arrived before Tang Chen and respectfully bowed. In a humble tone, he said, "Welcome to the Jia Ma Imperial Capital, my lord. I am Jia Xingtian. Please forgive me for failing to greet you properly."
"Is this how you treat guests? You won't invite us inside? You expect me to stand here? Hmm?"
Tang Chen's expression turned stern, and terrifying pressure instantly descended upon Jia Xingtian.
The moment Jia Xingtian felt that dreadful pressure, it was as though lightning had struck him. He could not even remain standing.
Facing Tang Chen, he felt like an ant before an elephant, unable to summon even the slightest will to resist.
After this, Jia Xingtian could conclude that Tang Chen was definitely no ordinary Dou Zong. He might be a high-level Dou Zong, perhaps even beyond Dou Zong.
Medusa: This scene seemed oddly familiar...
Seeing that Jia Xingtian had reached his limit, Tang Chen withdrew his pressure.
"Four esteemed guests, please come in! Please come in!"
With the pressure gone, Jia Xingtian gasped for breath. Not daring to delay, he hurriedly invited Tang Chen and the others into the Jia Ma Imperial Palace, his tone incomparably respectful.
Once inside the palace, the old fellow Jia Xingtian proved quite shrewd. He personally led Tang Chen to the seat of honor, then personally poured tea for them and attended to them with great care. There was not a trace of royal dignity left in him.
As Tang Chen drank his tea, he shot Medusa a look, telling her to look at Jia Xingtian and then look at herself.
Having figured out Tang Chen's temperament, Medusa rolled her eyes at him irritably. The little temper of a queen rose up in her again.
"My lord, may I ask if there is anything you require us to do?
"If there is, please just say the word. Though the Jia Ma Empire is somewhat impoverished, we still possess some influence on the Northwest Continent."
Jia Xingtian stepped before Tang Chen and asked cautiously.
Just then, Jia Xingtian had also figured it out. A great figure like Tang Chen was someone he absolutely had to curry favor with.
If he served him well and made him happy, even a little something leaking from beneath his fingernail would be enough for Jia Xingtian to break through to Dou Zong.
"You know her, right?" Tang Chen did not bother with any nonsense and pointed at Medusa beside him.
"This lady is...?"
The old man Jia Xingtian was quite perceptive. He knew that the three women were all Tang Chen's women, so he had not dared look at them.
Now that Tang Chen had spoken, he finally dared to examine Medusa carefully. At that glance, his pupils contracted, and even his voice trembled. "You! You are! You are Queen Medusa!"
Seeing Jia Xingtian in such a state, Medusa was overjoyed. Over the years, the Snake-People Tribe had been suppressed mercilessly by the surrounding empires, and Jia Xingtian was one of those responsible.
"You recognize her, then? I won't beat around the bush. Medusa is now my woman. Her tribe is my tribe. You should know what to do, right?"
Tang Chen spoke each word clearly, staring at Jia Xingtian as he spoke. His tone was filled with threat.
When Medusa heard Tang Chen call her his woman, her cheeks flushed involuntarily. Then, hearing him mention her people, warmth slowly flowed through her heart. Even the way she looked at Tang Chen softened, with a trace of affection mixed into her gaze.
She had not expected Tang Chen to keep this matter in mind, much less deal with it at the first opportunity. It was enough to prove how much he valued her.
"Of course. I will personally resolve this matter. Please rest assured, my lord." Jia Xingtian was already trembling like a leaf. How could he dare refuse? He agreed again and again.
"Handle this properly. If you satisfy me in this matter, helping you break through to Dou Zong will be a simple matter." Seeing Jia Xingtian agree, Tang Chen's tone softened. To ensure that Jia Xingtian worked diligently, Tang Chen also dangled a reward before him.
Sure enough, the moment Jia Xingtian heard about breaking through to Dou Zong, his old eyes immediately gleamed. He said excitedly, "Yes! This subordinate will certainly handle it well and satisfy you, my lord."
"What do you think?" Tang Chen turned and asked Medusa with a smile.
"Mhm..." Medusa nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude as she looked at Tang Chen.
It was the first time Tang Chen had seen Medusa like this. There was less of a queen's pride and more of a woman's tenderness, giving her a uniquely captivating charm.
At that moment, Yun Yun followed the aura and arrived outside the palace. The instant she entered, she saw Tang Chen seated in the seat of honor.
After so many days, seeing the man who had saved her life again filled Yun Yun with joy, and her face was covered in a bright smile.
"Benefactor! Long time no see!"
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