Refining the Sea Heart Flame, Rebellion?

Lu Xia looked at Medusa.

The palm-sized Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python hovered in midair, shimmering with a dreamlike glow.

Her purple eyes still held Medusa Queen's icy aloofness and pride, forming a stark contrast with her tiny, adorable appearance.

Lu Xia stepped forward, extended a finger, and gently tapped the little python's head. It felt cool to the touch, quite pleasant.

Medusa could barely contain her excitement as well.

Dou Zong!

She had been stuck at the Dou Emperor Peak for so many years, and now she had finally taken this step!

Not only had her cultivation broken through, but her bloodline had also completed its transformation, evolving from a Purple Nether Flame Snake into the legendary Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!

This meant her future would extend far beyond Dou Zong!

Seeing her proud, tsundere demeanor, Lu Xia could not help but laugh.

"What, you just broke through to Dou Zong and you already don't respect your master?"

At those words, the little Seven-Colored Python's body abruptly stiffened before she glared at him even more fiercely.

"Master?"

This hateful bastard!

If I weren't in a weakened state and unable to turn human for the time being, I'd definitely teach this foul-mouthed jerk a lesson!

Lu Xia stopped teasing her, straightened up, and glanced around the lava cave before speaking calmly.

"Since you've successfully evolved, it's my turn next."

The little Seven-Colored Python froze slightly, then understood.

Sea Heart Flame!

He was going to refine this Heavenly Flame!

She nodded her little head, flicked her tail, and slithered onto a nearby rock, coiling herself there as she watched him intently.

Lu Xia nodded in satisfaction.

Without another word, he sat cross-legged. With a thought, the pale blue Sea Heart Flame floated before him.

The flame flickered gently, radiating scorching heat.

Lu Xia took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and began circulating his cultivation technique to refine the Heavenly Flame.

Faint poison mist spread from his body, forming a barrier around him.

The lava cave gradually fell silent.

Only the crackle of flames and Lu Xia's slow, steady breathing remained.

Coiled atop the rock, Medusa initially kept a wary eye on her surroundings, guarding against anyone intruding.

After watching for a while, she found the lava cave extremely well hidden. There was no movement at all.

Gradually, her gaze drifted toward Lu Xia of its own accord.

The young man sat in meditation with his eyes closed. His features were handsome, his expression calm, and his aura restrained.

The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's vertical pupils narrowed slightly.

A thought suddenly surfaced in her heart.

Should I take this chance to escape?

Once that thought arose, it spread wildly like a prairie fire.

That was right!

Why shouldn't she run?

She was no longer the Medusa whose cultivation had been suppressed by him, left at his mercy!

She had broken through!

She was a Dou Zong!

Both of them were Dou Zongs, so why should she keep serving as this bastard's maid?!

Thinking of all the ways Lu Xia had bullied her lately, Medusa was so furious that her scales nearly stood on end.

Utter humiliation!

Her chance for revenge was right before her!

Medusa's breathing gradually became hurried.

An intense struggle raged within her.

On one side, reason told her that Lu Xia was unfathomable and might not be easy to deal with.

On the other, the ferocity and pride inherent in the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline kept urging her on.

Do it!

What are you afraid of!

You're a Dou Zong now too!

He's only a Three-Star Dou Zong. You've broken through, so you may not be weaker than him!

Besides, he's refining a Heavenly Flame right now. This is when he's at his most vulnerable!

Strike when he was down and finish him off!

Even if she did not kill him, surely she could ambush him and flee while she had the chance?

All sorts of thoughts tangled in her mind. Coupled with the influence of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's ferocity, a savage gleam gradually appeared in Medusa's eyes.

The aura of a Dou Zong erupted from her body and locked onto Lu Xia, who was seated in meditation.

She twisted her snake body and silently slithered down from the rock, hugging the ground as she slowly approached Lu Xia.

One step, two steps...

Her gaze remained fixed on Lu Xia.

Just one strike!

If she hit him hard enough to disrupt his refinement, she could take the opportunity to escape!

She drew closer and closer.

Just as she was about to reach Lu Xia, Medusa suddenly arched her body, ready to strike. The power of a One-Star Dou Zong coiled around her tail!

The instant she was about to launch her attack.

"Medusa, what are you trying to do?"

A voice tinged with amusement rang through the silent lava cave.

Medusa's entire body stiffened as she abruptly raised her head.

Lu Xia, who had supposedly been meditating with his eyes closed, had opened them at some point. He was smiling at her, and he did not look like he was refining a Heavenly Flame at all.

"You just broke through, and you're already so eager to challenge your master's authority?"

Lu Xia looked at the little Seven-Colored Python poised to attack, the curve of his lips growing increasingly playful.

"Even if you've broken through to Dou Zong, you're still my maid."

"Betraying your master is not a good idea."

Medusa's heart shook violently.

He... he wasn't refining the Sea Heart Flame at all?!

He had been guarding against me this whole time?!

This bastard!

How did he know I would attack?!

After the shock came humiliation and fury.

Since she had already been exposed, there was nothing left to hesitate over!

A fierce glint flashed through Medusa's eyes. She no longer hid her intentions and suddenly shot forward!

Her tail lashed viciously, carrying the full force of a One-Star Dou Zong as it whipped toward Lu Xia's face!

"Good!"

Lu Xia remained utterly unruffled and even chuckled softly.

A newly advanced One-Star Dou Zong dared act so brazenly before him?

He slowly raised his right hand and spread his fingers, placing it directly in the path of her tail.

Bang!

Medusa's full-force strike landed squarely on Lu Xia's palm.

The sight of Lu Xia being sent flying did not appear.

Lu Xia's palm was as steady as a mountain, completely unmoved.

An even more terrifying and surging force traveled back along her tail!

"Ugh!"

Medusa let out a pained groan as her entire body was blasted backward.

Before she could hit the ground, Lu Xia flicked a finger. A chain of Dou Qi shot out and tightly bound her body.

Bang!

Medusa crashed heavily onto the ground. The Dou Qi chain bound her tightly, and no matter how she struggled, she could not break free.

One exchange!

In just one exchange, Medusa, who had only just broken through to Dou Zong, was subdued.

Lu Xia rose to his feet and walked before her. Looking down at the little Seven-Colored Python writhing on the ground, he spoke calmly.

"I told you, you're no match for me."

"Why didn't you believe me?"

The little Seven-Colored Python stopped struggling and raised her head. Her eyes were full of unwillingness and fury as she glared at Lu Xia.

She refused to accept it!

She had only just broken through and had not even stabilized her realm yet!

And she was currently in her juvenile form, unable to display her full strength!

If she recovered, it was still uncertain who would win and who would lose!

As if seeing through her thoughts, Lu Xia snorted.

"Even if you recovered to your peak, you still wouldn't be my match."

"Do you think there are only two stars between us? You're still far, far behind!"

Medusa trembled with fury, yet there was nothing she could do.

The facts were right before her. She had indeed lost, and she had lost completely!