Sparring and Putting on a Show

"Boom!!"

Violent energy swept outward from where the longsword clashed with the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear, kicking up yellow sand that completely obscured the red and white figures.

Yang Chen retreated several zhang, angling the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear toward the ground as he looked at Medusa Queen across from him with surprise in his eyes.

Yesterday, after the two had emerged from seclusion one after the other, Medusa Queen had suddenly gone mad for some reason and insisted on another match with Yang Chen. Yang Chen also wanted to see the abilities of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python, so he did not refuse, merely setting the time for today.

Yet who could have known that, despite agreeing to a spar, Medusa Queen had gone all out from the very beginning. Even Yang Chen was slightly startled by the power she unleashed.

Their last fight had taken place not long ago in the underground magma world. Back then, once Yang Chen used his full strength, he could completely suppress Medusa Queen, including in terms of raw power.

But in that exchange just now, their contest of strength had been evenly matched.

"As expected of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python. Ancient texts once recorded: its body bears seven colors, its pupils carry a trace of violet, its body gives off a fragrance, and its strength reaches the heavens. Its reputation is truly well deserved!"

Yang Chen praised her softly. He had cultivated for many years, tempering both his physique and magical power. His strength surpassed even body-tempering cultivators of the same level, and far exceeded that of strength-type magical beasts at the same level.

Furthermore, Yang Chen had reached the introductory stage of Heavenly Law, Earthly Manifestation, raising his strength to an even greater level. During this period of seclusion, his cultivation had also uncontrollably broken through two stars. Yet he could only draw with Medusa Queen after her successful evolution, showing just how formidable the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python's strength truly was.

However, upon hearing this, Medusa Queen's sharp sword-like brows knitted slightly, and a flash of embarrassed anger crossed her face as she said coldly.

"What kind of lecherous thief wrote that ancient text? This Queen will cleave him apart with a single sword strike!"

Its body gives off a fragrance? That sort of phrase could be written down? It was clearly for people to smell... Pah! Did they truly think the swords of the Medusa Queen bloodline and the Heaven-Swallowing Python clan were not sharp enough?

Around them, the gathered Dou Kings and Dou Emperors all wore stunned expressions.

Hai Bodong, along with Lei Na and Lin Sen, who had specifically rushed over after class, stared in horror at Medusa Queen's slender, graceful body, their eyes wide.

The three of them had witnessed Second Master's strength before. During the last fight, he had directly pinned down and beaten the previous Medusa Queen, not to mention that Second Master's strength had now risen another level.

Yet Medusa Queen truly deserved her reputation as a ruthless figure whose ferocity was as famous as her beauty. Even so, she could still fight Second Master to a draw. They would have to serve her even more carefully in the future, or she might crush them with a single slap.

Too brutal. A woman who had not received an inheritance from an ancient expert through Second Master could still crush the lot of them through her own strength alone. They could not afford to provoke her!

All they could say was that she truly was Medusa Queen, Her Majesty the Queen who alone could suppress every expert in the entire Jia Ma Empire!

In comparison, the Snake-People Tribe's four great elders, as well as Mo Bas, Yan Ci, Yue Mei, and the other Snake-People Tribe experts, were even more shocked.

Compared to humans, magical beasts worshipped strength more—the most direct and most overwhelming kind of strength. And the absolute sense of power Yang Chen displayed when he attacked had undoubtedly conquered all the Snake-People Tribe experts outright.

Mo Bas in particular even had a trace of relief on his face. He still remembered that when he had first met Yang Chen, he had been thoroughly unconvinced and wanted to challenge him to a contest for the Queen.

Fortunately, the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King had threatened him, so he had not dared to issue the challenge. Otherwise, Mo Bas would likely have been sliced into potato chips by that Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear.

"Her Majesty's judgment truly surpasses that of us old fools!"

The Snake-People Tribe's First Elder let out a cold, piercing laugh that slowly echoed through the air, leaving the Second Elder and the others unable to save face. A few days ago, who had it been that, upon hearing Her Majesty had brought a man back, had rushed straight to Her Majesty's Lakeheart Island?

Ignoring the gazes around them, Yang Chen directly disregarded Medusa Queen's words and simply spoke again.

"Still want to fight?"

In truth, this was already about enough. Like Medusa Queen, Yang Chen had not deliberately cultivated techniques such as Dou Skills. Instead, he had incorporated those combat techniques into every move he made.

Thus, their previous spar could practically be considered a full-strength battle. If they continued, they would have to use powerful secret techniques, and then it would truly become a fight to the death.

"You won. This Queen..."

Medusa Queen had just begun to speak when she suddenly closed her mouth. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she turned to look into the distance, a trace of killing intent flashing through her gaze.

Just then, Medusa Queen had been preparing to publicly announce Yang Chen's claim over her, establishing Yang Chen's rightful status and preventing any misunderstandings in the future. Yet at this very moment, someone actually dared to interrupt them. This instantly infuriated the ever-dominant Medusa Queen.

"Hm? This aura... an alchemist. It seems two old friends have arrived!"

Yang Chen gave a soft laugh. With a thought, he transmitted a few words to Medusa Queen. Medusa Queen was clearly taken aback, but she still nodded slightly. However, her beautiful, seductive eyes, captivating enough to steal one's soul, remained fixed on Yang Chen's face. She said nothing, yet it seemed as though she had said everything.

Yang Chen fell silent for a moment as he looked at this wild queen. Feeling the auras drawing ever closer, he finally nodded.

The next moment, the corners of Medusa Queen's lips curled slightly upward. She raised her delicate hand, and a sword aura that appeared powerful but was actually hollow gathered once more upon the blade in her hand.

"Hmph! Leave none alive!"

After a cold snort, Medusa Queen thrust her sword straight at Yang Chen. Yang Chen hurriedly raised the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear to block it. In an instant, violent ripples of energy swept outward once more.

Below, Hai Bodong, Lin Sen, Lei Na, Yue Mei, and the others all wore strange expressions as they watched Medusa Queen and Yang Chen suddenly start fighting again, unable to understand what this pair was doing.

Yet in the next instant, after sensing the energy fluctuations that were clearly far weaker than before, both sides seemed to understand at once. The Snake-People Tribe's four great elders immediately surrounded Hai Bodong and the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King, while Yue Mei and the other eight Snake-People Tribe leaders encircled Lin Sen and Lei Na.

"Old man Lei Na, I never expected you would dare come to the territory of our Snake-People Tribe again. What, do you not want that arm that just grew back either?"

A charming smile appeared on Yue Mei's face. Putting on a show—who did not know how to do that? Upon hearing her, Lei Na's face immediately turned green, and he cursed back at once.

"Pah! You demoness! Today, I will let you taste the might of thunder!"