Queen Medusa Reappears

[However, with Yun Yun, a wind-attributed Dou Huang, added to the fray, the pressure on you became immense. Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus failed to fuse after she stabbed you in the back with a sword.]

[As Yun Shan flashed over to seize the opportunity, just as you prepared to rely on Medicine Elder's soul power and use the Six Great Techniques against him, dazzling seven-colored energy suddenly appeared.]

"Yunlan Sect has mobilized its entire sect to capture a mere Dou Ling, and Yun Shan himself still has to take action. Isn't that a little too disgraceful?"

As the seven-colored energy dispersed, a seductive figure emerged. Queen Medusa blocked Yun Shan's path.

Queen Medusa wore only a pale-purple brocade robe. Her long dark hair cascaded over her fragrant shoulders, trailing down to her pert, lovely hips. Her alluring, curvaceous figure resembled a peach ripened to perfection, constantly emanating a scorching charm that set hearts ablaze.

[You found her exquisite curves and soft, seductive voice rather familiar.]

[Only, Queen Medusa's former snake tail had somehow turned into two long, fair jade legs. Her snow-white feet hovered half an inch above the ground, crystalline and spotless.]

[At the sight of Queen Medusa's appearance, not only Yun Shan and the others were shocked, but everyone in the plaza felt a chill run down their spines.]

"Queen Medusa!" Yun Shan took several steps back with the momentum. For the first time, a trace of gravity appeared on his calm face. "I never expected you to still be alive."

Her slender, jade-like fingers flicked elegantly, and the spreading ripples of energy automatically dissipated. Queen Medusa slowly stepped forward, coming level with Xiao Yan.

"I also never expected you, Yun Shan, to break through the Dou Huang barrier and enter the Dou Zong realm."

Yun Shan smiled and glanced doubtfully at Xiao Yan. "With your temperament, you actually helped a human?"

"That depends on who it is." Queen Medusa glanced at Xiao Yan and spoke softly.

Seeing that Queen Medusa was determined to protect Xiao Yan, Yun Shan's expression darkened considerably. Xiao Yan was indeed the finest young man he had seen in years. He had never expected even this cold-blooded woman to be moved by him.

"Queen Medusa, do not think this old man fears you. My Yunlan Sect is not something others can trample upon!"

Eagerness flickered in Queen Medusa's eyes as she smiled bewitchingly. "If you wish to continue fighting, then begin. Since taking control of this body, I have yet to fight with my full strength."

[Yun Shan's face twitched slightly. After giving instructions to Yun Yun and the others, he moved to meet Queen Medusa.]

[With Yun Shan gone, the pressure on you greatly diminished. Relying on Medicine Elder's power, even while facing Yun Yun and the encirclement of Yunlan Sect's elders, you fought with ease and even killed Yun Leng.]

[Afterward, you successfully condensed Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus and launched it at Yun Shan.]

[As you descended Yunlan Sect with Queen Medusa, you encountered the arriving Hai Bodong. Upon seeing Queen Medusa in a complete human form, Hai Bodong was utterly shocked.]

[Once he knew you were safe, Hai Bodong warned you about Queen Medusa's danger before leaving.]

[While hiding in the Magical Beast Mountain Range once more, the doubts in your heart were resolved.]

[It turned out Queen Medusa had not died after evolving. Relying on the half-bottle of Companion Amethyst Source you left behind, she quickly recovered her strength from her weakened state.]

[The massive explosion near Salt City caught her attention. She had set her sights on you long ago and knew that your alchemical abilities were not weak.]

[Now, she needed you to refine the Soul Melting Pill obtained from the Alchemist Tournament, resolve the soul of the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python within her body, and gain complete control over it.]

[Given the current situation, you had no reason to refuse and agreed without hesitation. Seven-colored light flashed, and Queen Medusa's enchanting figure vanished, transforming into an elegant little snake.]

[The Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python was extremely affectionate toward you. Relying on the little fellow's bloodline to intimidate magical beasts, you entered the deeper regions of the Magical Beast Mountain Range.]

[After recovering from your injuries, Yunlan Sect's pursuit reached this place.]

[Using the energy mark Yun Shan had left inside your body, the people of Yunlan Sect chased you until you were nearly driven into a dead end. Especially after Yun Yun completely lured out that energy mark, you were thoroughly exposed.]

[Just as you fell into despair, an unexpected figure arrived with a group of people.]

[The newcomer was Ya Fei. She told you that Hai Bodong had held back Yunlan Sect's elders, handed you a map of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, and told you to leave the Jia Ma Empire.]

[You gratefully embraced Ya Fei and made her a solemn promise.]

[After escaping, Ya Fei ordered the accompanying shadow guards to block Yunlan Sect's people. Before long, Yun Yun caught up with you.]

"Just won't leave me alone, huh." Xiao Yan had a headache. He had not expected things to become so complicated. This simulation was probably about to end.

[To your great surprise, Yun Yun removed the energy mark inside your body and decided to let you go.]

[An indescribable emotion arose in your heart. Under Yun Yun's startled gaze, you slowly wrapped your arms around her slender waist, which seemed small enough to hold in one hand beneath her sect leader's brocade robe.

In an instant, Yun Yun's cheeks turned as red as sunset clouds. Even the tips of her delicate ears flushed crimson. With her strength, she only needed to release the slightest bit of pressure to send Xiao Yan flying back while coughing blood.

Yet at this moment, her whole body went numb, and she could not muster even a trace of Dou Qi. Like a girl in her first love being held by her lover, she dazedly and greedily absorbed that unfamiliar yet heart-soothing sensation.]

[After embracing for half a minute, you left the Magical Beast Mountain Range and headed toward the Black-Corner Region, where Canaan Academy was located.]

[Yunlan Sect mobilized all its forces. Even at the borders, you were subject to their wanted notices. Though it caused some trouble, ordinary people could hardly threaten you unless they were Dou Wang-level experts.]

[Near Ghost Pass, a mass of black mist appeared in the sky. Medicine Elder's abnormal reaction put you on guard.]

[After the black mist vanished, you learned from Medicine Elder about an organization known as the Soul Hall.]

The Soul Hall was immensely powerful and mysterious. They generally did not attack ordinary people; their targets were only soul forms like Medicine Elder. Medicine Elder had deep grievances with the Soul Hall.

[After a long journey, you joined a merchant caravan, crossed the Black-Corner Region Great Plains with them, and entered Black Mark City.]

[Along the way, you personally witnessed Soul Hall members capturing a soul form, leaving you deeply shaken.]

[Upon learning that an auction would soon begin in Black Mark City, Medicine Elder suggested that you stay for a day and attend it.]

[You did not have many gold coins on you, so you could only use a hundred thousand or so gold coins as capital to buy medicinal ingredients and refine pills.]

[Medicine Elder suggested that you auction off some Companion Amethyst Source or Earthfire Lotus Seeds. At that time, countless experts cultivating fire-attributed techniques would fight tirelessly over them.]

[Unfortunately, you had already eaten every last one of the latter, while the former was both the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Python's favorite food and the main ingredient for refining Purple Flame Pills.]