Ten Thousand Snakes Gorge, Sky Serpent Ancestor

Lu Xia watched this scene, the corners of his lips curling upward slightly.

This was the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's status among the snakefolk.

"Let's go."

He spoke calmly and took the lead forward.

Medusa withdrew her pressure, lifted her chin proudly, and followed at his side.

The three continued onward. Wherever they passed, venomous snakes scattered, not one daring to block their path.

Ten Thousand Snakes Gorge, a natural barrier Sky Serpent Mansion had managed for years, was crossed with ease.

After passing through Ten Thousand Snakes Gorge, the terrain became increasingly treacherous.

A towering peak piercing the clouds could vaguely be seen in the distance.

The mountain wound like a colossal serpent coiled upon the earth, majestic and imposing.

Sky Serpent Mountain!

Sky Serpent Mansion's headquarters was located on this mountain.

At this moment, deep within Sky Serpent Mountain, inside a grand hall.

Several old men sat gathered together, discussing something.

"Hmm?"

The gray-robed elder at the head frowned and suddenly looked toward the mountain gate.

"What powerful pressure!"

"Who has intruded?!"

The other elders changed expression as well and rose to their feet.

They had all sensed that terrifying bloodline pressure.

"Go take a look!"

The First Elder spoke in a low voice, his figure flashing as he was the first to leave the hall.

The other elders followed close behind.

At the foot of the mountain.

Lu Xia and the other two were walking forward at an unhurried pace.

They were getting closer and closer to Sky Serpent Mountain.

Although the pressure Medusa had released earlier had only lasted for an instant, it was enough to alert Sky Serpent Mansion's upper ranks.

Lu Xia did not care in the slightest. He had not intended to sneak in.

Being open and aboveboard gave him more confidence instead.

Sure enough, before long.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two piercing sounds descended from above.

Two figures hovered in the air, blocking the trio's path.

They were two old men, one fat and one thin. Their auras were deep and unfathomable, and both were Dou Emperors!

Their eyes were sharp as they stared at the three below, their expressions grave.

"Who are you?!"

The thin elder demanded in a low voice, his tone wary.

"Why have you trespassed into Sky Serpent Mansion's territory?!"

The fat elder also studied Lu Xia's group with an unfriendly gaze.

That terrifying pressure earlier had come from this direction.

Yet these three before them—a youth, a woman, and a little girl...

No matter how they looked at them, they did not seem capable of releasing such pressure.

Lu Xia raised his head to look at the two in the air, the corners of his lips lifting slightly.

Rather than answer their questions, he chuckled lightly and said calmly:

"I've come to deliver a great gift to you."

"Please ask your ancestor to come out and meet me."

The moment he finished speaking, Lu Xia's aura abruptly erupted!

Boom—!

The pressure of a Six-Star Dou Zong shot into the heavens!

Terrifying waves of force swept in every direction, even battering the surrounding trees!

The two Dou Emperor elders in the air abruptly changed expression!

A Dou Zong?!

This youth... was actually a Dou Zong expert?!

They felt as though a great mountain were pressing down on them, leaving their chests tight and their breathing difficult.

The fat and thin elders exchanged a glance, each seeing the shock in the other's eyes.

Daring not to show the slightest neglect, they hurriedly descended from the air and landed before Lu Xia.

"Se-Senior..."

The thin elder hurriedly cupped his hands, his tone growing ever more respectful.

"So you are a Dou Zong Senior visiting us. We failed to recognize your greatness. Forgive our discourtesy, forgive our discourtesy!"

"I am the Third Elder of Sky Serpent Mansion. This is the Fourth Elder."

"Senior, please come up the mountain with us. I shall immediately report to the ancestor!"

A Dou Zong expert was someone capable of founding a sect!

Although Sky Serpent Mansion also had a Dou Zong ancestor, they still did not dare offend an unknown Dou Zong.

Lu Xia nodded indifferently and restrained his aura.

"Lead the way."

"Yes! Yes!"

The two elders hurriedly agreed. They stepped aside in invitation and respectfully led the way ahead.

Medusa followed beside Lu Xia, her expression indifferent, as though she could not care less about any of this.

Qinglin stayed close behind Lu Xia, her face still somewhat nervous.

It was her first time witnessing such a scene.

They continued onward.

Sky Serpent Mountain was extremely steep, with layer upon layer of formations and sentry posts set up along the way.

With the two elders guiding them, they naturally proceeded without obstruction.

Before long, the trio arrived at Sky Serpent Mansion's headquarters.

Grand halls stood one after another, pavilions rose in rows, and every structure exuded solemn dignity.

Several people were already waiting in the square.

At their head stood two old men, who were likewise Dou Emperors!

Seeing the two elders who had led the way respectfully escorting the trio upward, those waiting were all somewhat puzzled.

The Third Elder quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words to the First and Second Elders.

When they heard the words "Dou Zong expert," the First and Second Elders' expressions changed at once.

Their gazes all fell upon Lu Xia.

Such a young Dou Zong?

The group exchanged glances, each seeing the shock in the others' eyes.

Not daring to neglect him, the First Elder promptly stepped forward and cupped his hands to Lu Xia.

"Your arrival at Sky Serpent Mansion has gone insufficiently welcomed. Please forgive us, please forgive us."

"I am Sky Serpent Mansion's First Elder, She Xuan."

"Please come into the hall for some tea."

His attitude was even more courteous than that of the Third and Fourth Elders.

Lu Xia nodded without saying much.

"Please."

The First Elder stepped aside to lead the way, maintaining a respectful demeanor.

The Second Elder immediately turned and hurried toward the rear mountain to report to the Sky Serpent Ancestor.

The remaining elders surrounded Lu Xia's group and headed toward the hall.

Along the way, many Sky Serpent Mansion disciples saw this display and looked on curiously.

Who could make several elders treat him with such respect?

Sky Serpent Hall.

The hall was spacious, its beams and pillars carved with coiling giant serpents, imposing and majestic.

Lu Xia sat in the guest's seat, looking perfectly composed.

Medusa stood at his side, her face cold throughout, radiating an aura that kept strangers away.

Qinglin stood on Lu Xia's other side. Watched by so many elders, she was somewhat nervous and clutched his sleeve.

Several Sky Serpent Mansion elders sat in the lower seats, occasionally sneaking glances at Lu Xia's group.

Most of their attention was on Lu Xia.

After all, he was a Dou Zong expert.

At times, they also glanced at Medusa, silently praising her peerless beauty and frosty temperament.

They merely took her for Lu Xia's maid or cultivation partner.

As for Qinglin, a little girl who was only a Two-Star Dou Master, they gave her one glance before looking away.

The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat subtle.

The First Elder exchanged pleasantries while probing Lu Xia's purpose.

Lu Xia merely answered casually, saying little else.

He was waiting for Sky Serpent Mansion's true master to emerge.

Before long.

Buzz!

A powerful aura rapidly approached from the direction of the rear mountain!

A Dou Zong!

And its aura was no ordinary Dou Zong's!

He had arrived.

The Sky Serpent Ancestor.

Sensing this aura, the elders in the hall all rose to their feet, straightened their robes, and showed respectful expressions.

A few breaths later.

A figure appeared at the entrance of the hall.

He was an old man in blue robes, his hair streaked with white, his face gaunt, and his eyes exceptionally bright.

He walked slowly into the hall, his aura deep as the sea.

Nine-Star Dou Zong!

The Sky Serpent Ancestor, She Tianchen!

All the elders of Sky Serpent Mansion promptly bowed.

"Welcome, Ancestor!"