The Flame Realm lay far more than a million li from the Black-Corner Region.
Even a towering powerhouse like Fire Fairy, a late-stage Seven-Star Dou Saint, would need some time to arrive.
Shen Luo had invited Fire Spirit over for two reasons: to deal with the Xiao Clan's Ancient Jade, and to handle the Flame Lizardmen in the Earth Core World.
Only by slaughtering the Flame Lizardmen could Shen Luo approach the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion and meet Zi Yan's father.
Zhu Kun, the Dou Qi Continent's third late-stage Nine-Star Dou Sheng.
If Shen Luo remembered correctly, there were two Half-Saint experts among the Flame Lizardmen.
With Fire Fairy's strength, sweeping through the entire Earth Core World would be no problem. Moreover, for someone who cultivated a fire-attribute technique like her, that place was a treasure trove.
If she could use this opportunity to break through to Eight-Star Dou Sheng, reaching the same level as the Gu Clan's Black Annihilation King Gu Lie, Shen Luo really could swagger unchallenged across the entire Dou Qi Continent.
Still, it would be better not to wipe out the Flame Lizard Tribe completely. They guarded the Ancient Emperor's Cave Mansion and kept others from discovering it, which was hardly a bad thing.
Shen Luo returned to the courtyard with Queen Medusa before dawn.
Zi Yan was still wrapped in a great cocoon of purple light. Shen Luo checked her with his soul perception, and only breathed a sigh of relief after finding nothing amiss.
"Cai Lin, come give your master a massage." Shen Luo lay facedown on the bed, resting his chin on his arms as he spoke lazily.
"Of course, my little master."
Although Queen Medusa had become Shen Luo's pet and acknowledged him as her master, he still allowed her to refer to herself as queen.
A queen had to carry herself like a queen. That was what made playing with a snake exciting!
This snake would have a chance to evolve into a Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python later on.
Her beauty and cultivation talent were no less impressive than Gu Xun'er's or Zi Yan's.
At the end of the original story, Gu Xun'er, whose divine-grade bloodline had been hyped throughout the entire plot, was only a Four-Star Dou Sheng.
Zi Yan, who had consumed the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit, also seemed to have reached four stars.
Yet after receiving the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python's inheritance, the snake before him had also reached the Four-Star Dou Sheng level, falling not an inch short of Gu Xun'er or Zi Yan.
Those three women stood in a league of their own. Others, such as Xiao Yi Xian and Qing Lin, fell somewhat behind in talent and potential.
And the further they progressed, the wider that gap became!
Shen Luo needed Queen Medusa to be a noble lady out of bed, and in bed, a...
Medusa brushed back the hair beside her ear, then planted herself on Shen Luo's waist.
Her long, slender hands began kneading his shoulders.
Shen Luo's body constantly radiated a powerful masculine aura!
That aura was supremely yang, unyielding, and domineering. It inspired fear, yet left one unable to resist.
Queen Medusa was a perfect example at that moment, her face flushed and her chest heaving.
The pure yang aura emanating from Shen Luo was irresistible to her. All she wanted was to submit or sink into it.
What a solid body. Even I can barely keep myself under control, Queen Medusa thought.
She felt a tingling itch down below, a sensation that was both pleasurable and tormenting.
She could only squirm restlessly, moving her full, rounded thighs in an attempt to dispel that burning heat through friction or contact.
Naturally, Queen Medusa's unusual behavior did not escape Shen Luo's perception.
He knew exactly what was happening. He possessed the Heavenly Tyrant Body, a supreme physique in any world!
Even if he ascended to the Great Thousand World one day, he would still be able to sweep all before him.
This physique possessed exceptionally vigorous blood and vitality, like a supreme medicinal treasure walking through the world. No ordinary woman could resist the aura he emitted.
"What are you spacing out for? Get on with the massage." Sensing that Medusa seemed to be lost in thought atop him, Shen Luo urged her impatiently.
"M-massage?" Medusa frowned, not quite understanding his command.
Shen Luo lifted his eyelids and said helplessly, "Use those towering peaks of yours to massage me."
"Oh, so that's what you meant." Medusa understood at once!
Then her beautiful eyes fixed on Shen Luo lying facedown on the bed, and the corner of her mouth curved upward.
Tch, little man. You're still just lusting after my beauty, she murmured inwardly. Then she slowly lowered herself, braced her hands against the bed, and slid her astonishing snowy peaks back and forth across Shen Luo's back.
The Black-Corner Region.
The hall in Maple City was packed with people.
Han Feng occupied the seat of honor, while the others sat in two rows below him, with the Gold and Silver Elders naturally at their head.
"Lord Medicine Emperor, according to the intelligence from Jia Nan Academy, one of the students in this year's intake meets the conditions you specified."
Han Feng's expression tightened. "Oh? What's his name? How strong is he?"
The Dou Wang bowed and cupped his hands, speaking gravely. "His name is Xiao Yan. His strength is currently around Five-Star Dou Ling."
"He meets all three of your conditions."
"First, he is an Alchemist. Second, he possesses an extraordinary flame, though we don't know whether it is a heavenly flame. Third, although his strength is unremarkable, he prefers to act alone. Apparently, when he enrolled, he crossed the Black-Corner Region and arrived at Jia Nan Academy all by himself."
Han Feng drew a deep breath, his breathing growing somewhat hurried.
After Shen Luo left, he had mobilized his resources to gather information on every teacher and student at Jia Nan Academy.
Since Yao Chen had taken a disciple, that disciple had to be an Alchemist.
Shen Luo had also said that this junior fellow disciple of his already possessed a heavenly flame, so Alchemists and flames had been the focus of his investigation.
Of course, with Yao Chen possessing him, the young man's behavior was bound to be unusual. Thus, he had added another condition: someone who acted alone and stood out from the crowd.
"Xiao Yan, is it? How fortunate you are. That old bastard actually handed the Flame Mantra over to you just like that." Han Feng's face twisted viciously, his fingers clenched until their tips turned white.
The Dou Wang hesitated briefly, then cupped his hands again. "Lord Medicine Emperor, this young man named Xiao Yan has another distinctive feature."
Han Feng raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Tell me."
"He always carries a massive ruler on his back. It's black and looks quite heavy."
Bang!
With a sharp crack, the teacup in Han Feng's hand instantly crumbled to powder.
"The Heavy Black Ruler! Hahaha! Teacher, oh teacher, you still haven't found anything new to teach your disciples."
A moment later, Han Feng raised his head and swept his gaze across the hall. "Everyone, the facts are clear. An elder of Jia Nan Academy was the one who plundered the many factions of the Black-Corner Region recently. The War Declaration has already been delivered to Jia Nan Academy. As the Black Alliance Leader, I hereby announce that in three days, we will storm the Inner Academy and demand an explanation!"
As his words fell, a murderous atmosphere rose within the hall.
Eighty percent of the Black-Corner Region's factions had gathered here. There were more than twenty Dou Huang experts and as many as sixty Dou Wang experts, showing just how many sects and gangs Shen Luo and Zi Yan had plundered.
"There's no need to worry, everyone. Jia Nan Academy has Dou Zong experts, but so do we." Han Feng seemed to notice the worried expressions among those below and immediately spoke up.
After all, Jia Nan Academy was a colossal presence in the Black-Corner Region!
"When the time comes, Black Emperor Sect Master Mo Tianxing and Demon Flame Valley Master Earth Demon Old Ghost will both take action personally."
An uproar swept through the crowd!
Everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.
With those two factions entering the fray, this would no longer be about demanding an explanation. They were going to destroy Jia Nan Academy.
Jia Nan Academy had opposed them time and again. It deserved such an end!
Late that night.
Six eerie figures quietly descended upon Maple City!
Their bodies were shrouded in mist, from which pitch-black chains continually emerged!
"Han Feng, the Revered Elder has made it clear: Yao Chen must not escape this time. Your information had better be accurate!"
Shen Luo was powerful, so to be safe, Han Feng had contacted the Soul Hall at the first opportunity!
The Soul Hall's Old Man Mu Gu had directly dispatched two Heavenly Protectors, two Earth-Grade Protectors, and two Human-Grade Protectors to provide support!
After personally reporting to the Soul Hall's Ninth Heavenly Venerate, he too was on his way!
A vast net was being cast over Jia Nan Academy as the Soul Hall moved to hunt down Yao Chen!
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