"Damn it, are you kidding me?! Not only did I lose two Heavenly Flames, but even my clan's ultimate secret technique was in my storage ring! And that Tuoshe Ancient Jade…" Just mentioning it again made Yan Jin erupt in fury.
"We're all in the same pitiful mess, so let's just stop talking about it. It hurts too much. Let's go!" The Spirit Clan Patriarch sighed. With only two clan members left by his side, he flew toward the portal in the sky without the slightest hesitation. He wanted to get out of this wretched place as soon as possible.
"If that's how it is… doesn't that mean he's already got seven pieces of the Tuo she Ancient Jade? Only the Xiao Clan's piece remains," the Rock Clan Patriarch said, frowning.
"Who cares! Let's just leave! With a freak like him still around, do you really want to get robbed again?! Next time the Tuo she Ancient God's tomb opens, I swear I won't even go near it!" Yan Jin shook his head, visibly annoyed.
"This time only the Gu Clan came out unscathed… sigh. The gap between us and them just keeps growing."
"Yeah, yeah! Why are we still standing around?! Damn it, I don't want to be here another second!" The Rock Clan Patriarch cursed, clearly fed up.
"Enough. Let's just leave while we can. At least we didn't come away completely empty-handed—we still got his promise…"
Members of the Ancient Void Dragon, heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, and other powerful human factions could only sigh in resignation. They had no other choice but to leave. What more could they hope for—revenge? They didn't even dare think about it. Their opponent was far too powerful—so powerful that even if every major faction on the continent joined forces, they'd still have no chance of winning. All they could do was grit their teeth and swallow the humiliation.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh
Sounds of air being torn apart filled the sky as all the various clans fled from this land of sorrow at full speed.
In a nearby crater, Hun Tiandi, long forgotten by Goku, wore a face like thunder. He stared darkly at the distant castle, his expression turning even more menacing.
"Hmph! The disgrace I've suffered today—one day, I'll repay it a hundredfold! Let's go!" With that, he led four heavily injured members of the soul Clan and flew toward the portal high above.
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"What's your name? You've only reached the Dou Emperor level and yet you dared come here. Gotta admit, you've got guts."
Inside a brightly lit hall within the castle, Goku studied the beautiful, snake-bodied woman in front of him with curiosity. He had a guess, but wanted to confirm it.
"My name? Most people just call me Medusa. I'm the Queen of the Snake-People Tribe—everyone refers to me as Queen Medusa."
Standing respectfully before Goku, she showed no trace of arrogance. After all, she had just witnessed his overwhelming power—defeating elite experts from across the Central Plains with a single punch. Even as a queen, she couldn't possibly remain indifferent before such a monster.
"Medusa? I knew it!" Goku's eyes lit up, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. A beautiful snake-woman with such poise and elegance—it could only be her.
"Queen Medusa is just a title, not a name. How about I give you one?" Goku pretended to think for a moment, then said calmly.
"You'll name me?" Medusa blinked in surprise—something like that had never even crossed her mind before. Then she bowed slightly, her voice full of respect: "It would be my honor. I'll leave it to you."
"Hmm…" Goku mused. "Your tail has those gorgeous, multicolored scales… It's beautiful. From now on, your name will be Cai Lin. How's that?"
(This is her original name in the source material, so let's stick with it for consistency.)
"Cai Lin…"
Medusa—now Cai Lin—silently repeated the name, then looked at Goku gratefully. "Thank you, my lord. I really like it."
"No need to be so formal with the 'my lord' stuff. I'm Goku. Just call me Goku—everyone else does." Goku waved his hand with a grin. Then he turned to look at Gu Yuan and the others, and chuckled, "Hey! Father-in-law! Sorry for making you wait."
"Uhh…"
Being called "father-in-law" out of the blue left Gu Yuan completely flustered. With a dry laugh and a wave of his hand, he said, "With your strength, how could I possibly be worthy of such a title? Just call me Gu Yuan."
After a pause, he added somewhat hesitantly, "But… are you really with my daughter…?"
"Yep! Xun'er's already left the Xiao Clan. She's now studying at Jin Nan Academy with me," Goku said without even blinking. Meanwhile, Nalan Yanran, who was standing nearby, rolled her eyes hard and muttered under her breath, "As if you didn't kidnap her straight out of the Xiao Clan…"
"She left the Xiao Clan?" Gu Yuan nodded. "Would you be willing to take me to see her? I haven't seen Xun'er in years…"
"Of course! Once we wrap things up here, I'll take you to Jin Nan Academy right away." Goku agreed readily. As long as Gu Yuan was on his side, how could Xun'er possibly escape?
"Let me introduce someone first—this is the master of this space, Lingxin."
Gu Yuan and the others immediately stood up and gave a respectful bow. "Greetings, Senior Lingxin!"
After all, she was a legendary ancient Dou God—they couldn't afford to show any disrespect.
Lingxin simply waved her hand and said flatly, "I'm just an energy avatar. There's no need for all that."
"Even so, you're still a senior to us," Gu Yuan replied politely.
"This here is Nalan Yanran. And she goes by the name Moonlight, and she's my pet," Goku added.
"Hello…"
Even though Nalan Yanran was just a young girl and Moonlight was only a fifth-rank magical beast, their relationship with Goku made them people of significance. Gu Yuan and the others greeted them warmly, which left Yanran feeling awkward. These people were Dou Saints! And they were treating her like an equal?! Of course she was nervous… and excited.
That punch Goku threw earlier—instantly killing over a hundred Dou Venerates and Dou Saints—was so overwhelming and dominant that just thinking about it made her heart race.
"There's one more—Yun Yun. She's still inside, receiving Lingxin's inheritance. It might be a while before she comes out."
Hearing that, a flash of envy passed through the eyes of Gu Yuan and the others. If she completed that inheritance… she'd likely become another Dou God in the centuries to come.
"Goku, that Imperial-Rank pill you took earlier—can we see it again? I've never seen a pill of that level before!"
Nalan Yanran's eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement. Even Gu Yuan and the others held their breath, staring at Goku expectantly.
"Oh! I actually forgot all about it until you mentioned it," Goku said with a smile. He extended his right hand, and the Imperial-Rank pill appeared, flooding the entire hall with a rich medicinal fragrance. The surrounding spiritual energy surged toward it, and within moments, the hall was filled with dense fog-like energy, visible to the naked eye.
Everyone inhaled deeply, their expressions turning into ones of bliss. Just the scent of the pill was enough to boost their energy and refresh their minds. This was the power of an Imperial-Rank pill!
"So… amazing… I think… I'm about to break through again!"
Nalan Yanran's face lit up with joy. She had just advanced, yet under the influence of the pill's fragrance, her Dou Qi surged once more—reaching the threshold of yet another breakthrough!
"Oh? I didn't expect the pill to have that kind of effect," Goku's eyes gleamed. What a pleasant surprise. If he gave this pill to Saeko and the others, wouldn't their strength skyrocket?
"Yanran's only at the Dou Practitioner level, so it's not surprising that she's affected so strongly by the pill's aura," Lingxin said, gently brushing aside her bangs. "But its true power is far beyond this. I've named it the Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill. Its purpose is simple: for any Dou Saint who completes nine cycles, using this pill can help them break through to Dou God. Even if one simply carries it, absorbing the pill's aura over time can awaken the potential to become a Dou God."
"What?! It can help someone become a Dou God?!"
Gu Yuan and the others immediately stared at the pill in Goku's hand with fiery intensity. They could barely resist the urge to snatch it right then and there.
"Oh? So the pill has that kind of power? In that case, it's perfect for Saeko and the others."
Goku's eyes lit up as he looked at the Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill in his hand, visibly satisfied. But then he noticed a tiny crack on the surface of the pill. His brows furrowed slightly, and he turned to Gu Yuan and the others.
"Did you guys fight with this Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill before? There's a small crack on it."
Gu Yuan nodded. "Yes. The power it released when it first appeared was far too overwhelming. It took the combined strength of multiple clans to suppress it and scatter its spirit form. That crack is probably from the backlash during that battle."
"Oh? A spirit form?" Goku asked with growing interest. "What did the pill's spirit form look like?"
Before anyone else could respond, Nalan Yanran excitedly chimed in, "It was super cute! Like, really cute! Just a tiny little girl, no bigger than a fist. She was so pretty and adorable!"
"Huh… judging by your expression, she must be really something. Now I'm curious too."
Goku gave a faint smile and let divine light gather around the Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill. The warm glow bathed the pill, slowly mending the fine crack. In moments, the fracture vanished without a trace. By now, everyone was already used to Goku's incredible abilities, so they weren't surprised—instead, all eyes were locked on the pill in his palm with curiosity.
Under the divine light, the Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill radiated multicolored brilliance. Gradually, a faint, humanoid outline began to form on its surface. That figure grew clearer and more tangible by the second, until finally, a tiny, delicate girl with wings like translucent cicada wings appeared before them.
She was no taller than a clenched fist. Her skin was porcelain-white and smooth, and she wore a leaf-green dress. Her eyes were wide and full of life. She was the very image of adorableness—so much so that Goku was instantly reminded of the little pixies he used to play with in games.
"Damn, she really is cute," Goku said with a grin, his eyes lighting up. He gently lifted her into his palm and playfully tapped her with his finger. The little girl let out a tinkling laugh like silver bells and flew into the air, doing a quick spin around him.
"Thank you for saving me! You're a good person!"
With that, the Nine-Turn imperial Spirit Pill spirit hovered in front of Goku and gave his cheek a little peck, then happily landed on his shoulder, swinging her legs as she sat, carefree and content. To her, Goku felt warm, safe, and kind—someone she could trust. It was clear she had already developed a strong attachment to him.
But the moment her eyes landed on Gu Yuan and the others, her expression darkened. Her tiny mouth puffed up into a pout, and she glared at them with a mock-fierce look that only made her appear even cuter. After all, these were the people who had once struck her down and scattered her spirit. Naturally, seeing them again stirred those old grudges.
"Humph!"
With a soft snort, waves of powerful energy began to surge from her tiny frame. She raised her hands, ready to unleash a blast of energy directly at Gu Yuan and the others!
Their expressions shifted immediately. This was the very same pill spirit they had once needed multiple clans to suppress. With just the few of them here, how could they possibly hold her back?
Thankfully, Goku quickly reached out and gently caught her in his hand, causing the energy tide to dissipate instantly.
"All right, that's enough. That's in the past now. You're not enemies anymore."
"Hmph!"
The little girl gave a huffy snort at Gu Yuan and the others. "Fine, I'll let you off just this once for Goku's sake!"
She fluttered her wings and flew back up to perch on Goku's shoulder again, looking smug and comfortable.
"She really trusts you," Lingxin said in mild surprise. For a pill spirit—even one as pure and innocent as this—to form such an instant bond was rare.
'There's definitely something special about Goku that draws her in,' Lingxin added thoughtfully, casting a curious glance his way.
Goku just smiled and said nothing. Instead, he pulled out several storage rings he had taken from various clans earlier and emptied them out in the middle of the hall. In an instant, the space was filled with an enormous pile of loot.
Gold coins, pills, battle techniques, martial skills—so much that it formed a literal mountain. Goku casually picked up one scroll—it was a mid-level Earth-rank battle skill. Among the countless bottles and jars were precious spiritual herbs and high-rank pills, some of them reaching six or even seven ranks.
"M-Master… Th-that… that's a Transformation Pill!"
Suddenly, Moonlight, who had been standing quietly to the side, sniffed the air, and her eyes sparkled as she pointed at a jade bottle. Her voice trembled with excitement.
To magical beasts, Transformation Pills were priceless treasures. Once they successfully transformed into human form, they could gain a human's potential for cultivation and truly begin their journey to power.
"Oh? You mean this one?" Goku picked up the jade bottle and inspected it.
"Mm! That's the one!" Moonlight's eyes were practically glowing.
"Haha! Well, looks like luck's on your side today. Go ahead—eat it! I'm actually really looking forward to seeing what you look like in human form."
Goku tossed her the pill. A soft, soothing scent filled the air as Moonlight caught it and swallowed it in one gulp.
Moments later, a gentle, moonlight-like glow enveloped her entire body. Under everyone's astonished gaze, Moonlight's form began to change. Her wolf-like head gradually transformed into a delicate human face. Her limbs reshaped into slender arms and legs, her fur receding into a long, flowing white dress.
The light dimmed slowly, revealing a graceful, petite figure.
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