This Is Difficult for Me!

East of Shimo City.

A graceful, enchanting figure suddenly appeared in the sky.

She wore a luxurious purple brocade robe, beneath which her voluptuous, exquisite body was as alluring as a ripe peach, brimming with mature charm.

Her long black hair fell casually over her fragrant shoulders, reaching her slender waist. Beneath her robe was a purple snake tail, radiating a wild and bewitching allure.

At that moment, however, her beautiful face was slightly furrowed. Her features carried a queen's nobility and poise; seductive and captivating were the best words to describe her.

She was Queen Medusa, whose notorious beauty nearly matched her fearsome reputation, terrifying several great empires near the desert!

Yet Medusa was currently staring at the unremarkable yellow sand below, a thoughtful glint flashing through her eyes.

"Is this where the Heavenly Flame is?"

She slowly descended to the ground. Her snake tail left a winding trail in the sand as she quickly arrived at the spot where Xiao Wujiu had gone underground.

With a sweep of her sleeve, the surrounding yellow sand rolled back, instantly revealing the dark entrance.

"Hmm? Someone has already been here?"

A slight curve rose on her red lips. Her exquisite face seemed utterly bewitching, and every frown and smile could stir one's heart. There was a hint of teasing in her voice.

"Interesting."

Swaying her enchanting, graceful figure, she slowly entered the underground cavern.

"Then let me see who dares to steal from me!"

Beneath the magma.

After Xiao Wujiu entered the Green Lotus Core Flame, he immediately began absorbing the fire. Once he swallowed the Blood Lotus Pill, a crust of blood formed over his body, and he began searching for the Green Lotus Core Flame's location.

The Heavenly Flame's searing heat drenched Xiao Wujiu in sweat, making him look as though he had just been pulled from the water.

Fortunately, with his soul power locked onto it, the Green Lotus Core Flame had nowhere to hide within his senses.

Then, seizing an opportunity, he grabbed the Heavenly Flame's origin and swallowed it in one gulp!

After more than a day of Refining, Xiao Wujiu's aura had been completely transformed. The battle qi tempered by the Heavenly Flame had become exceptionally condensed, and his cultivation...

Xiao Wujiu opened his eyes and carefully sensed the changes within his body.

While absorbing the Heavenly Flame, he had taken in a considerable amount of its energy. It strengthened his body, refined the battle qi within him, and raised his cultivation. At this moment, his battle qi surged like a river, while his flesh and blood were as strong as refined iron!

"I've already broken through to Eight-Star Dou Wang?"

Xiao Wujiu felt his own power. How long had it been since he became a Five-Star Dou Wang? Yet after absorbing the Heavenly Flame, he had already broken through to Eight-Star Dou Wang!

He extended his right hand and drew upon the Green Lotus Core Flame within his body.

A blue flame rose in his palm, accompanied by a vermilion flame streaked with gold.

"It seems Southern Bright Spirit Fire still has a long way to go before it can rival a Heavenly Flame."

Southern Bright Spirit Fire was now a composite of all flames other than Heavenly Flames. It did not take up a Heavenly Flame absorption slot, but its future strength had the potential to rival one.

"It's time to leave, before they start worrying."

Thinking this, Xiao Wujiu took out the Jade Ruler and cut away the Green Lotus Pedestal beneath him, taking it with him while leaving a portion behind so as not to sever the spiritual treasure's roots.

After finishing all this, he put away the Green Lotus Pedestal and fled toward the edge of the magma.

"Where's that little snake?"

When he emerged outside, he could not sense the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake. A faint sense of foreboding rose in his heart.

If I remember correctly, wasn't Medusa supposed to take the Green Lotus Core Flame around this time in the original story?

Suppressing the unease in his heart, he silently prepared himself for battle and swam toward the surface.

Splash!

As the sound of breaking water rang out, Xiao Wujiu emerged onto the Magma Sea once more and immediately felt a gaze like that of a venomous snake viciously rake over him.

He hurriedly dodged away from his original position.

Bang!

A snake-shaped energy attack flashed through the spot where he had just stood, then crashed fiercely into the rock wall behind him!

"Human, was it you who took the Heavenly Flame?"

Following the voice, he saw an exceedingly beautiful woman.

Her graceful body, alluring curves, breathtaking face, and snake tail all added a touch of wild beauty.

"Queen Medusa!"

Though he had been prepared, his heart still skipped a beat when he saw her.

She truly was devastatingly beautiful, and her strength was not to be underestimated either...

At that moment, the half-dead Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake lay beside Medusa, glancing at Xiao Wujiu from the corner of its eyes.

"Since you know who I am, hand over the Heavenly Flame obediently. Perhaps I may spare your life!"

"Oh? Is this what you want?"

A blue flame appeared in Xiao Wujiu's hand. Its scorching temperature was even more intense than the magma below!

The powerful heat wave made Queen Medusa frown in discomfort. She truly disliked this sort of environment.

"You actually absorbed it?"

"As you can see."

"Then I cannot let you live today."

Seeing that the matter was already settled, she decisively chose to act. Though the man before her was young, his strength was actually greater than that of most tribal chiefs in her clan.

Such talent and strength absolutely could not be allowed to slip away easily!

"Are we really going to fight? How about making a deal instead? It would benefit both of us."

He was truly helpless. He had not even had the chance to seek out Queen Medusa, yet she had already blocked him here first.

"Then prove that you are qualified to make a deal with me!"

Medusa's figure seemed to slowly fade away—it was actually an afterimage!

Xiao Wujiu sensed the energy fluctuation at his side and no longer hesitated, summoning the Creation Cauldron.

"Second Soul Skill, Like a Mountain!"

The sound of metal clashing echoed through the small underground magma space. Medusa retreated, her frown deepening.

As she looked at Xiao Wujiu, protected by a cauldron, a strange gleam flashed through her eyes.

"I'd like to see how long that broken cauldron can protect you!"

Energy gathered in her hand, and several enormous energy serpents immediately appeared, wrapping themselves around the great cauldron.

"Snake Constriction!"

Medusa's voice was cold. This time, she attacked with all her strength. Xiao Wujiu's presumptuous challenge filled her with contempt and Pride. This was the consequence of offending a queen!

Those who failed to recognize the gap in strength would have to pay with their lives!

Yet the expected explosive shattering did not occur. Instead, the surroundings grew increasingly hot, and streams of scorching energy surged from the magma, passing through the gaps in the constriction and entering the cauldron.

"Third Soul Skill, Flame Prison!"

Bang!

A violent wave of energy erupted, and the fierce explosion tore the energy serpents to pieces!

Scorching air currents surged forth with the explosion, tossing Medusa's hair into disarray. Yet she paid it no heed, merely narrowing her eyes as she stared toward the center of the blast.

"Why does everyone insist on fighting before discussing a deal?"

"You're making this very difficult for me!"

Xiao Wujiu's voice came from within. Then Xiao Wujiu, his eight wings fluttering, slowly appeared before Medusa. The aura around him was filled with the Wrath of flames!