Xiao Yan fell silent.
He couldn't imagine that scene.
They had witnessed the Green Lotus Core Flame before, and Xiao Yan had experienced the ferocity of the Heavenly Flames.
He hadn't expected that Medusa would forcefully devour him in order to break through her limits.
"And then?" Xiao Yan's voice trembled slightly as he finally understood why the Jia Ma Empire said Medusa's beauty was as infamous as her fearsome reputation.
Xiao Huohuo's gaze became somewhat distant.
"Later... Medusa's body burned in flames, nearly dying..."
Xiao Huohuo, a hint of lingering fear still visible in his eyes.
The Yao Lao added from the side:
"The secret techniques of the Snake-People Tribe's royal family are indeed extreme."
Using the extreme energy of Heavenly Flames, one can burn away impurities in their own bloodline and forcibly purify it.
The process involves enduring unimaginable pain. A single misstep could result in the loss of one's soul.
Xiao Yan's palms were sweating as he listened.
Did she succeed?
Xiao Huohuo nodded, then shook his head.
"That's half the battle won."
"What's the meaning?"
Her body couldn't take it.
Xiao Huohuo spoke up:
"Under the burning of the Heavenly Flames, her body was almost completely incinerated. Although her bloodline was purified and evolved, it was also weakened to a special state."
Xiao Yan was stunned, a hint of doubt appearing in his eyes.
"Special status?..."
Then, Xiao Yan saw Xiao Huohuo stretch out his arm and roll up his sleeve.
Xiao Yan looked down and saw a small, seven-colored figure hovering around Xiao Huohuo's arm.
Xiao Yan leaned closer for a look, and his pupils suddenly contracted.
It was a small snake.
It was entirely multicolored, only as thick as a finger, and now it was connected end to end, encircling Xiao Huohuo's arm, looking just like a bracelet.
"This is... Medusa?!"
Xiao Huohuo nodded.
"After her body was burned, her essence transformed into this Seven-Colored Little Snake."
According to her teacher, this was her original form of rebirth.
Xiao Yan stared blankly at the little snake, his mind a complete mess.
The once aloof and stunningly Queen Medusa has turned into a little snake?
"Can she recover?"
"Yes," Xiao Huohuo said, her tone carrying a hint of strangeness.
"She woke up a few times during the process, but due to some special circumstances, she has temporarily reached an agreement with us."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan nodded in understanding, and was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed.
He felt his Soul Division Martial Soul trembling violently within his body.
The dark door behind them also began to make strange noises.
"What's going on?" Xiao Huohuo also noticed his unusual behavior.
Xiao Yan stood up and hurriedly said:
"I have to go back. This door can only stay open for a limited time at this stage. I'll find another opportunity to come back after I've made arrangements on my end."
The Yao Lao floated over and looked at him.
Can you feel the limitations of your portal?
Xiao Yan closed his eyes, sensing the state of his Soul Division Martial Soul, and said:
"I haven't figured it out yet, but it seems to be related to the strength of my Soul Power."
"Opening this door requires a large amount of Soul Power."
With my current strength, I can only maintain this for half an hour at most, and right now only I can get through."
The Yao Lao nodded.
"Limitations are a good thing; once we understand the patterns, we can utilize them more effectively in the future."
Xiao Yan nodded and turned to look at Xiao Huohuo.
I'm leaving.
Xiao Huohuo looked at him and nodded gently.
Xiao Yan turned around and walked towards the entrance. Under the watchful eyes of Xiao Huohuo and Yao Lao, he stepped inside.
"Buzz~"
With a faint surge of Soul Power, the black portal vanished.
The Yao Lao withdrew his Spiritual Soul Power, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and said:
"There's not a single trace of spatial energy leaking out? Such strange energy..."
The portal slowly closed and disappeared into the void.
Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, not far from the corpse of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear.
From within the pitch-black portal, Xiao Yan's figure slowly emerged, then calmly stepped out.
Zhu Zhuqing was sitting to the side, regulating her breathing. Upon hearing the noise, she immediately opened her eyes.
Seeing Xiao Yan return, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
You're back?
"Hmm." Xiao Yan walked over to her and sat down next to her.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at him, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.
"How about it?"
Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then slowly said:
"This portal does indeed connect to the Battle Through the Heavens World, but currently only I can pass through it. I have a feeling that once my strength increases, I should be able to allow others to travel between worlds through this portal as well."
Zhu Zhuqing was taken aback for a moment, her eyes revealing a strong sense of curiosity.
"Let's go back first. Once we succeed, we'll go visit the Battle Through the Heavens World together."
Xiao Yan smiled, pinched Zhu Zhuqing's nose, and said.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly, without saying anything more.
After resting for a while, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing left the Star Dou Great Forest early the next morning.
On the way back, Xiao Yan kept studying the pitch-black portal.
He discovered that, just as he had sensed, opening and closing this door required a large amount of Soul Power.
With his current strength, he can only maintain it for half an hour at most. Moreover, once it is activated, it cannot be activated a second time for a short period of time, with a cooldown period of about one month.
The two hurried towards Star Chasing City. Just as they arrived at the Star Chasing City gate, a figure passed by Xiao Yan from the shadows, and then a piece of intelligence appeared in his hand.
Xiao Yan frowned.
What happened?
Zhu Zhuqing tilted her head and asked, "People from the Dark Hall generally won't show themselves to provide information unless it's particularly important."
"People from Spirit City have come, and they specifically requested to see me."
Zhu Zhuqing's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, a hint of worry appearing in her eyes.
"Don't worry." Xiao Yan patted Zhu Zhuqing's hand, and the two quickened their pace towards the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
As soon as Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing entered the main hall of the Spirit Hall Main Hall, Zhou Yuan greeted them and said:
" Elder Xiao, Miss Zhu, you're finally back! His Holiness the Pope has sent an envoy who is waiting for you."
"Hehe, I already know, Deacon Zhou. May I ask where this envoy is?"
Zhou Yuan glanced at Xiao Yan with surprise. However, after only two years, he was well aware that Xiao Yan had his own intelligence network, so he wasn't surprised.
We are currently inside the council chamber.
"Let's go then."
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing walked towards the council hall first, and Zhou Yuan thought for a moment before following behind them.
Inside the council chamber.
A figure dressed in a long black robe was sitting in the guest seat, sipping tea. Upon seeing Xiao Yan enter, the figure put down his teacup and spoke calmly:
" Elder Xiao, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to have advanced to the Soul Emperor level. Congratulations!"
Xiao Yan looked up at the dark figure above. Although the figure had not shown itself, he could sense its familiar aura.
Xiao Yan frowned imperceptibly, then quickly returned the greeting and said:
"This humble one, Xiao Yan, has met Your Excellency Ghost Douluo. My progress is insignificant in your presence."
The newcomer was none other than Ghost Douluo!
One of the Titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall, and a confidant of Bibi Dong!
Xiao Yan hadn't expected that the envoy Zhou Yuan spoke of would be Ghost Douluo, Titled Douluo- level figure.
"I wonder what brings Ghost Douluo here?" Xiao Yan asked calmly.
Ghost Douluo looked at Xiao Yan Xiao Yan, sensing his aura, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. Such a young Soul Emperor had already broken the history of the Spirit Hall.
The Gui Mei paused for a moment before speaking:
"I have come here on His Holiness the Pope's orders to deliver a message."
" His Holiness the Pope has decided that the Spirit Hall's Elite Young Soul Master Tournament will be held in Spirit City one month from now."
All participating Soul Master, as well as important figures from the Spirit Hall, will be present.
Elder Xiao, as the youngest elder of the Spirit Hall, naturally had to participate.
Xiao Yan frowned slightly.
A competition for the elite younger generation?
Ghost Douluo seemed to sense his confusion and explained:
"Both the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire have been restless these past two years. I've heard that His Holiness the Pope plans to select a Holy Maiden... or perhaps a Holy Son, through this competition."
Gui Mei glanced at Xiao Yan and said:
" Her His Holiness the Pope says she looks forward to seeing you. Elder Xiao, you must not be absent."
Xiao Yan's heart skipped a beat. After a moment of silence, he nodded.
"Thank you for His Holiness the Pope kindness, Your Holiness. I understand. I will travel to Spirit City on time one month from now."
Ghost Douluo laughed.
"That's good."
Ghost Douluo said nothing more and got up to leave.
Xiao Yan saw him to the door and watched him disappear into the night.