Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake (Part 2)

Crack!

The formation on the sword case behind Xiao Yi Xian emitted a faint glow, and an immense aura suddenly burst forth from her.

The Purple Cloud Wings behind Xiao Yi Xian suddenly spread open. "You Su" appeared in her hand, and the pressure of a Dou Huang locked firmly onto the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake!

Suddenly locked down by that overwhelming pressure, the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake's wings, which had been carrying it high through the air, froze for an instant.

Its body abruptly dropped. Had that aura not vanished in a flash, the sudden assault might have forced it down completely.

The mark on Xiao Yi Xian's right hand gave off a faint white glow. More than half the Dou Qi in her body had been burned away, and even her left hand trembled slightly.

Having just recovered from the pressure, the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake stared up at Xiao Yi Xian with its vertical pupils, filled with terror.

If its senses had not been mistaken, that had definitely been a Dou Huang expert—and no ordinary Dou Huang at that.

As it looked at Xiao Yi Xian's icy gaze beneath her battered mask, lingering fear filled its heart. It truly wanted to cry but had no tears.

Why would a mighty Dou Huang bully a small fry like it, one that had only just entered the Dou Wang realm?

Wasn't this bullying a snake?

Strands of incredibly powerful Sword Qi emanated from the sword in Xiao Yi Xian's hand, as though it would slash out the next moment.

"May I ask why Your Excellency has come to this place? This little snake is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty!" The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake lowered its head and spoke respectfully to Xiao Yi Xian.

Faced with an expert capable of killing it in seconds, it lowered its noble head. It did not want to die. It had yet to win over the female snake next door, much less break through to a higher realm.

It did not want to be casually cut down with a single stroke from a Dou Huang. Such a stifling death was absolutely not what it wanted.

Xiao Yi Xian put away "You Su" and secretly smiled at the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake, which had lowered its head. Outwardly, however, she remained utterly cold. "This Emperor has come for the Cold Pool. Since this is your territory, you will lead the way."

At the title "This Emperor," the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake's pupils shrank sharply. It became even more grateful that it had not attacked at once.

"Hehe, it is only right for me to guide Your Excellency. It is this little snake's honor!" The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake said respectfully with a grin.

With a flap of her Purple Cloud Wings, Xiao Yi Xian landed atop its head. No aura radiated from her body at all; she seemed like an ordinary person.

Feeling the weight atop its head, the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake did not dare grow angry. Its wings rapidly spread, and it headed toward the Cold Pool.

Xiao Yi Xian was somewhat amazed by the speed only a Dou Wang could possess. Fortunately, the snake demon had put up a barrier in front of her, or she might have given herself away.

Very soon, Xiao Yi Xian could see the Cold Pool ahead. An icy chill seeped into her body, while the toxins within that cold air were an enormous tonic for her.

Looking at the Cold Pool so close at hand, Xiao Yi Xian said lightly to the Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake, "This Emperor will cultivate here for a time. Hand over your soul mark, and This Emperor will not treat you poorly."

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake was overjoyed upon hearing this. This was precisely what it had been waiting for. If it could follow a human expert, it might even obtain medicinal pills.

After all, the resources here were limited. The cold poison within the Cold Pool was gradually no longer enough for it.

The Twin-Winged White Crystal Snake offered up its soul mark and said with a smile, "It is my, Chi Han's, honor to serve at Your Excellency's side."

Xiao Yi Xian calmly accepted Chi Han's soul mark. Her unruffled gaze made her seem all the more like a true expert.

Inside the mark, Xiao Ling'er was overjoyed to see her sister subdue a Dou Wang-level magical beast.

Cough, cough!

Xiao Yi Xian leaped down from Chi Yan's head. As she sensed the toxins within the Cold Pool before her, waves of longing rose from her body.

Unable to wait any longer, Xiao Yi Xian stepped into the Cold Pool and activated the Sword Canon. A massive vortex appeared beside her, absorbing the cold poison.

Xiao Ling'er was also undergoing her transformation within the mark...

Everything seemed to be proceeding along a perfectly normal course, but in Chi Han's eyes, things were different. Would a Dou Huang expert's energy-absorbing vortex really be this small?

And this place was already somewhat insufficient even for him, so why had a Dou Huang come here?

Once Chi Han figured this out, he was dumbfounded. It seemed he had entered a wolf's den. The vortex through which his master absorbed energy appeared to be only about as strong as that of a Dou Shi?

Had he been deceived by a Dou Shi?

Chi Han began to question his life, but that earlier aura had definitely not been fake. Could it be that this expert's cultivation had fallen?

The more Chi Han thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Perhaps she had encountered a powerful enemy and burned her cultivation away. Maybe she had come here to recover it.

"Mm-hm, that must be it!"

Chi Han refused to believe that earlier pressure had been fake. He sat cross-legged nearby, guarding his master.

Four days later...

Splash!

Xiao Yi Xian's aura surged greatly as she broke through from a one-star Dou Shi to a two-star Dou Shi!

Sensing Xiao Yi Xian's increased aura, Chi Han secretly felt even more certain that he had been right.

If she were not recovering her cultivation, how could she cultivate so quickly?

Even the geniuses of the outside world could never possess such terrifying cultivation speed. He could not be wrong...

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Chi Han sensed unfamiliar presences entering his territory. One of them even carried an aura familiar to his master. Could they be his master's people?

"Master, someone carrying your aura is approaching this place!" Chi Han softly called to wake Xiao Yi Xian.

"Hmm?"

Xiao Yi Xian awoke from her cultivation. Hearing Chi Han's words, she suddenly remembered that she still had a Fourth-grade Alchemist attendant.

She just had not expected him to arrive so slowly...

Xiao Yi Xian shot into the air, evaporating the moisture from her body, then stood atop Chi Han's head.

Then, with a roar from Chi Han, his wings spread and tore through the clouds as he flew into the distance. His enormous figure swiftly swept over the scenery below.

In the distance, Liu Yan, riding Xiao Lan, wiped the sweat from his brow. They were already deep within the Monster Mountain Range. He was only an alchemist; his combat strength was not strong.

If he had been strong in combat, he would not have chosen to surrender in the first place...

Although he had been somewhat dumbfounded when he arrived at the small valley not long ago and found Xiao Yi Xian absent, there had been a second-tier magical beast carrying his master's token.

He had trusted it enough to ride on its back, but he had not expected it to take him deeper into the mountains. Could he say, "Can I still turn back if I regret this now?"

Suddenly, an immense aura descended. A massive shadow blocked out the sunlight, and the aura of a Dou Wang locked onto them.

Liu Yan and Xiao Lan both stiffened instantly, nearly falling from the sky.

Life and death seemed to rest upon the colossal creature before them. Liu Yan shut his eyes tightly, and his first thought was, It's over. I'm going to die!

Strangely, the Dou Wang magical beast did not kill him. Liu Yan opened his eyes and saw a sight he would never forget.

A slender purple figure stood atop the head of the Dou Wang expert. A brown sword case rested on her back, and her disheveled hair and battered bronze mask were deeply etched into his mind.