"You dared attack Empress Medusa? Die!"
The black-robed Dou Emperor's actions had undoubtedly enraged every Snake-Person present.
Moreover, during the negotiations, the leaders of two of the Eight Great Tribes had arrived. In an instant, Xiao Yan and the others found themselves surrounded on all sides.
"Kill these intruders! We must not let them interfere with Her Majesty's plan!"
A female Snake-Person with a pink snake tail issued the command. Her cultivation was actually at the Dou Wang level as well. She was Hua She'er, captain of Medusa's personal guard!
"Yue Mei of the Charming Snake Tribe has come to protect Her Majesty!"
"Mo Bass of the Black Snake Tribe has come to protect Her Majesty!"
Two Snake-People with Dou Qi Wings swiftly flew into the temple, joining the assault on Xiao Yan and the others.
"Gu He, she's extremely weak right now. We'll buy you time. Once you succeed, signal us immediately and leave!"
With the situation urgent, the black-robed Dou Emperor took on three enemy Dou Wang experts alone. Meanwhile, Yan Shi and Feng Li led six Dou Ling experts into battle against the endless stream of Snake-People guards, carving out a path for Gu He.
Xiao Yan and the others also began confronting countless powerful Snake-People. Led by two Dou Wangs, they forcibly opened a route out of the temple.
"Young friend, where is the heavenly flame now?" Gu He asked Xiao Yan before leaving.
"Well... I can't be certain. Empress Medusa actually split the heavenly flame's aura into four parts, placing them to the east, south, west, and north of the temple. I can't tell them apart."
Xiao Yan's answer made Gu He's brows knit tightly, but time was pressing. Unable to spare another thought, he chose a route to the north.
"Brothers, let's cut our