Medusa's Evolution

Medusa came back to her senses, took a deep breath, suppressed the excitement in her heart, and nodded at Lu Xia.

"Alright."

After waiting for so many years, this day had finally arrived.

Lu Xia said no more. With a flash, he swiftly darted toward Feng City.

Within a few breaths, he vanished into the night.

Lu Xia was not worried that Medusa would flee. The opportunity to evolve her bloodline and break through to the Dou Zong realm was right before her; she would not leave.

Inn.

Lu Xia silently returned to the inn, went to Qinglin's door, and knocked softly.

"Knock, knock, knock."

After quite a while, a groggy voice finally came from inside.

"Mmm... who is it...?"

Then, the door opened a crack.

Qinglin rubbed her sleepy eyes and poked her head out through the gap.

When she saw Lu Xia standing outside, she tried her best to wake herself up.

"Brother Xia?"

She asked drowsily,

"It's so late. Is something wrong?"

Seeing her bleary-eyed appearance, Lu Xia's heart softened, and he said gently,

"Medusa and I need to go out and deal with something."

"You stay obediently at the inn for a few days. Don't run around, understand?"

"Once we're done, we'll come back for you."

Though reluctant to hear this, Qinglin still nodded obediently.

"I understand, Brother Xia!"

"You go take care of your business. I'll look after myself!"

"When you're done, you have to remember to come find me!"

The little girl raised her face and spoke earnestly, her eyes full of trust.

Warmth filled Lu Xia's heart. He reached out and ruffled her hair, smiling as he said,

"Don't worry. We definitely will."

"Go to sleep and wait for us to return."

"Mm!"

Qinglin nodded hard, yawned, obediently retreated into her room, and shut the door.

Lu Xia stood outside, listening to the steady breathing from within. He smiled knowingly.

Then he composed himself, flickered, and vanished into the night once again.

Inside the valley.

Medusa had already adjusted herself. Her aura was steady, and her essence, energy, and spirit had all reached their peak.

Seeing Lu Xia return, she raised her head, anticipation flashing through her violet eyes.

Lu Xia did not waste words and said to her,

"Come with me. We need to find somewhere more secluded."

With that, he led Medusa deeper inside once more.

The two continued onward for another half hour before arriving at an underground cavern.

The cavern was spacious, with glowing ores embedded in the surrounding stone walls, illuminating the entire place with a dreamlike glow.

It was well concealed, its aura isolated. It would be difficult for anyone outside to notice what was happening within.

"This place will do."

Lu Xia stopped, looked around, and nodded in satisfaction.

Medusa also surveyed the surroundings and raised no objections.

Lu Xia took out the Sea Heart Flame, held it in his hand, and looked at Medusa seriously.

"If you directly use a Heavenly Flame to temper your body, there's a risk of it going out of control."

"It'll be safer if I suppress it from the side."

"In a moment, I'll keep the Sea Heart Flame's power within a certain range and guide it to temper your body, activating the Purple Nether Flame Snake bloodline within you."

"This process will be extremely painful. You need to prepare yourself."

Medusa took a deep breath and nodded firmly.

"I understand. Begin."

For the sake of breaking through to the Dou Zong realm and evolving my bloodline, what was a little pain?

Seeing that she was ready, Lu Xia no longer hesitated.

He lightly flicked a finger.

The Sea Heart Flame floated in midair, gently flickering.

Lu Xia formed seals with both hands, circulating his Dou Zong cultivation as he began forcibly controlling the Sea Heart Flame.

"Go!"

At his low shout, the Sea Heart Flame slowly drifted toward Medusa.

The pale blue flames wound around her body like flowing water!

"Mmph..."

Medusa let out a muffled groan, and her body suddenly trembled.

Pain!

Unimaginable agony instantly swept through her entire body!

It was as though countless red-hot blades were ceaselessly cutting and burning through her meridians and flesh!

Lu Xia stood nearby, wholly focused on controlling the Sea Heart Flame's power, not daring to be the slightest bit careless.

He carefully controlled the Heavenly Flame's power so that it could stimulate her bloodline without truly damaging Medusa at her foundation.

Under the tempering of the Sea Heart Flame, the dormant Purple Nether Flame Snake bloodline within Medusa began to awaken!

Ancient and tyrannical bloodline power awakened from deep within her marrow, growing increasingly active under the stimulation of the Heavenly Flame!

Her flesh was continuously burned and destroyed, then constantly regenerated and strengthened under the effect of her bloodline power.

With every cycle, Medusa's bloodline became a little purer.

The Purple Nether Flame Snake bloodline was transforming toward a higher level at a visible rate!

The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!

Time passed, second by second.

Medusa gritted her teeth tightly, her entire body trembling.

The whole process was excruciating, yet her gaze remained incomparably resolute.

Watching her like this, Lu Xia could not help but feel a measure of admiration.

As expected of the Medusa Queen. Her willpower truly was extraordinary.

Who knew how long had passed.

Suddenly!

Boom!!

A terrifying aura abruptly erupted from Medusa's body!

At this moment, the Purple Nether Flame Snake bloodline within her completed its final transformation!

Seven-colored radiance burst from her body, bathing the entire cavern in dazzling brilliance!

The energy of heaven and earth surged wildly into her body like a tide!

The shackles of the Dou Emperor realm shattered with a crash at this moment!

One-Star Dou Zong!

Medusa's aura rose steadily, directly breaking through its limits and stepping into the Dou Zong realm!

Standing nearby and sensing her continuously rising aura, Lu Xia curled his lips into a satisfied smile.

It had worked!

With him suppressing and guiding things from the side, Medusa's evolution process had gone far more smoothly than in the original work.

In the original work, Medusa had been severely wounded in the soul by the violent power after the Heavenly Flame went out of control. She lost her memories and transformed into a young Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

But this time, with Lu Xia suppressing it, the Sea Heart Flame's power had remained within a controllable range throughout.

Medusa's soul had not been harmed, and she had retained all of her memories intact.

However... the collapse of her physical body was an unavoidable part of the evolution process.

Just as her aura broke through to the Dou Zong realm, Medusa's body began to collapse inch by inch!

Dazzling seven-colored light enveloped her as her flesh continuously melted away. In the end, she became a seven-colored little snake the size of a palm.

The little snake was brilliantly colored, its scales crystal-clear. It looked delicate and adorable.

It was precisely the juvenile form of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!

The seven-colored little snake floated in midair and slowly opened her eyes.

Those eyes carried Medusa's usual coldness and pride.

Lu Xia stepped forward, extended a finger, and lightly tapped the little snake's tiny head. Smiling, he said,

"Congratulations, Medusa Queen."

"From today onward, you are a Dou Zong expert."

The seven-colored little snake lifted her head and glared at him, seemingly displeased by his teasing manner.

Yet there was also joy in her eyes that she could not conceal.