Chapter 145: Medusa Is About to Be Taken as a Warlord's Wife!
As expected… they're not here with good intentions!
Medusa's red lips pressed into a thin line as the cold gleam of her longsword reflected in her eyes.
"Sister, what should we do?" Zi Yan's voice transmitted quietly, her delicate face unusually serious, all traces of her playful demeanor gone.
They were now facing a Dou Zong and two Dou Huangs a level of power that even Jia Nan Academy would have to treat with caution!
"If we fight, I'll hold them off while you escape," Medusa's soft, alluring voice whispered into Zi Yan's ear, heavy with resolve.
Zi Yan nodded silently. With her early Dou Wang level strength, she wouldn't be of much help here. The right move was to find Lu Bu and bring reinforcements. Staying would only hinder Medusa's fight.
"Haha… no need to panic, fair lady. I mean no harm."
Mo Tianxing, watching Medusa and Zi Yan prepare for battle, chuckled warmly, his face showing an amiable smile.
"I am Mo Tianxing of the Black Emperor Sect. If my presence here has disturbed you, I deeply apologize…"
While his words were polite, Mo Tianxing's eyes betrayed his intentions. They burned with a fiery possessiveness as they greedily roved over Medusa's flawless figure.
Medusa's delicate brows knit slightly, her long, narrow eyes narrowing as a surge of killing intent rose within her. So it's true all men are like this. Filthy.
Her thoughts drifted to Lu Bu… Damn him. Isn't he the same?
No, wait he's different… isn't he?
Medusa recalled Lu Bu's shameless, hungry gaze when she had first appeared, staring directly at her chest. Yet, oddly enough, she didn't find it as repulsive as she expected. Could this be the influence of the Seven Colored Heaven Swallowing Python again? It must be.
"To express my apology, how about letting me host you for a meal?"
Mo Tianxing spoke gently, his tone soft yet calculated. His eyes once again swept over Medusa, who stood before him like a vision of perfection. For a moment, he was at a loss for words to describe her.
Her long, jet black hair was simply tied with a hairpin adorned with seven colored tassels that swayed gently. Her face was an exquisite blend of beauty and allure so flawless it seemed to ensnare the very soul.
And yet, her bearing was regal, like that of a queen, exuding an untouchable dignity. Though she seemed distant and unapproachable, her presence carried an irresistible allure.
Unlike the gaudy, vulgar women he had encountered before, this woman wore a simple purple gown that revealed nothing her arms and figure were entirely concealed. She seemed modest and elegant, even cold. Yet, this only made her beauty more provocative, igniting an uncontrollable desire within him.
If my will weren't strong enough, Mo Tianxing mused, I'd already be utterly defeated by her mere presence.
"Since you mean no harm, then step aside," Medusa's soft, enchanting voice turned cold, sharp as a blade. "I have no interest in your invitations. Move."
Her unceremonious rejection made Mo Tianxing's smile falter for a moment. His face twitched ever so slightly. Over the years, no woman had ever spoken to him like this.
Fierce. I like it.
The fire in Mo Tianxing's eyes burned brighter. The women who had flocked to him in the past were either weak and pitiful or shallow and pretentious. But this woman… she was different.
And she was a Dou Zong! If he could claim her, the Black Emperor Sect's power would surely rise to new heights.
With that thought, Mo Tianxing made a subtle gesture behind his back. The two Dou Huang guards flanking him began to move quietly, positioning themselves to form an encirclement around Medusa and Zi Yan.
Medusa's expression turned as cold as ice. A bone chilling killing intent erupted from her, freezing the movements of the two Dou Huangs in their tracks.
What a terrifying killing intent. Her bloodlust is overwhelming!
The two Dou Huangs felt a chill creep down their spines. Even if they were on the same level, this woman's strength far surpassed theirs.
Behind Medusa, Zi Yan's eyes gleamed with determination. With a sudden burst of movement, a pair of faintly purple Dou Qi wings unfurled from her back.
Boom!
A strong gust of wind swirled around her as she launched herself toward Lu Bu's location at full speed.
"Stop her!"
One of the Dou Huangs bellowed. He knew full well that the little girl was the key to subduing Medusa. In the Black Corner Region, scum like them didn't adhere to things like honor or fairness.
If capturing the girl meant an easier path to controlling Medusa, then they would stop at nothing to achieve it.
With a surge of Dou Qi, a green light swirled around the Dou Huang. His Dou Qi wings flapped powerfully as he sped toward Zi Yan.
"You court death!" Medusa's furious voice rang out like a thunderclap. Her longsword gleamed with a cold, piercing light as it unleashed a violent burst of sword energy.
Clang!
A sharp, melodious hum filled the air as the sword's edge glowed brightly, unleashing a tempest of razor sharp energy.
"Spatial Lock!"
Mo Tianxing's expression darkened. He took a heavy step forward, forming a series of hand seals. A silver light rippled outward, forming an invisible spatial barrier that sealed off the surrounding area.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
"Damn it…"
The remaining Dou Huang beside Mo Tianxing staggered backward in shock, his face pale with fear. Within the locked space, two splatters of fresh blood hung in the air, casting an ominous crimson mist over the forest.
Her swordsmanship is too fierce!
Even with their wind element Dou Qi, which they were exceptionally skilled in, the two Dou Huangs couldn't avoid being injured by Medusa.
"If Second Brother doesn't manage to capture the girl, this battle will be far tougher than anticipated," the Dou Huang thought grimly.
His expression grew solemn. He had faced Dou Zongs before, but a two star Dou Zong with such extraordinary strength? This was a first. This woman was far from ordinary.
Medusa gazed at the sealed space in front of her, her cold killing intent almost tangible. The longsword in her hand glimmered with a silver light as she shouted fiercely, slashing upwards.
Rip!
The sound of fabric being torn echoed loudly as the spatial lock set by Mo Tianxing was sliced apart like an old, rotten curtain.
The wind attribute Dou Huang had already been injured by Medusa earlier. Whether he could escape now depended on Zi Yan. As for Medusa, she was prepared to deal with the remaining two. Even if she couldn't kill them, she would make sure to leave them gravely injured!
"Elder Feng, hold the line. Leave this woman to me!" Mo Tianxing commanded in a low voice, his expression growing grim.
Though she was only a two star Dou Zong, her combat prowess was extraordinary. This woman was like a wild horse whether he could tame her depended entirely on his skill.
Mo Tianxing licked his lips, his eyes burning with heightened fighting spirit and an even stronger desire to possess her. Interesting. I like fiery women like this so fierce, so satisfying!
"Die!" Medusa's icy tone dripped with murderous intent as her killing aura erupted like blades slicing through the air.
She didn't care what this Black Emperor Sect was. To dare offend her like this was a death sentence!
Since advancing to Dou Zong, she hadn't yet fought someone of her level. Today, this so called four star Dou Zong would be her first opponent!
The light of her longsword intensified as it slashed downward. The sky suddenly dimmed, and even the blazing sun seemed to lose its brilliance, casting the battlefield into shadow.
In an instant, razor sharp sword energy interwove into a chaotic, blinding sword net. It fell from the heavens like a descending web, enveloping both Mo Tianxing and Elder Feng. Medusa clearly intended to kill them both in one strike!
"Spatial Lock!"
Mo Tianxing roared, and silver light surged forth. Space twisted as an impenetrable spatial barrier rose, shielding him and Elder Feng from the all encompassing sword net.
Hiss, hiss, hiss…
The spatial barrier tore apart like paper under the force of the sword net.
"What?!" Mo Tianxing's face twisted in disbelief as he cried out.
"Wind Wall!"
Elder Feng screamed in desperation, his arms weaving a seal as fierce winds converged to form an extraordinarily solid barrier.
At the same time, he retreated rapidly, leaving behind countless afterimages shimmering with green light. Even he hadn't anticipated that his sect master's defense would crumble so easily!
Rip, rip…
But the wind wall was utterly ineffective. It was shredded to pieces in an instant.
"Aahhh!"
Elder Feng's pained scream echoed as the sword net struck. Though he had tried to dodge, he was a fraction too late his right arm was pulverized into a mist of blood. The razor sharp sword energy carved deep wounds across his body in crisscrossing patterns.
Had his cultivation been any weaker, he would have been completely torn apart by that single attack!
"I underestimated you…" Mo Tianxing muttered, wiping blood from his cheek where the sword net had grazed him. He licked the blood off his finger, tasting its metallic tang.
For the first time, the smug disdain in Mo Tianxing's eyes was replaced by solemnity. He no longer underestimated Medusa, regarding her instead as a true opponent of equal standing.
"I didn't expect a mere two star Dou Zong like you to be so proficient in manipulating spatial power…"
Silver light began to radiate from Mo Tianxing's body, his overwhelming aura surging forth and suppressing Medusa's.
"But… it's not enough! You're still far from my level!"
"Submit to me, and we will achieve greatness together. Return with me to the Black Emperor Sect as my sect master's wife. Otherwise… you die!"
Clang!
Medusa's cold response came in the form of a sharp sword cry.
Above the endless sea of trees, Zi Yan's small face was cold and determined. Her silver teeth clenched tightly as her petite body sped forward like a hurricane, leaving a deep path through the dense canopy below.
Behind her, a green ball of light was closing in fast, its speed even greater than hers.
Elder Feng's younger brother, the other Dou Huang, was in poor condition. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. The earlier slash from Medusa's sword had left him with severe injuries. If not for Mo Tianxing blocking some of the attack, he would have been obliterated.
Damn it… how is this little brat's body so strong? How is she maintaining this speed for so long?
Elder Feng's younger brother gritted his teeth, his chest heaving like a bellows as he gasped for air.
Even in perfect health, he couldn't sustain such high speed for this long. Now, with his injuries, the prolonged chase was taking a heavy toll on him.
His sharp eyes locked onto Zi Yan. He knew that if this continued, there was no way he could catch her. Letting her escape wasn't the worst outcome, but if the sect master or his older brother suffered serious injuries, the consequences would be disastrous.
Cough, cough… Damn it!
A flicker of hesitation in the Dou Huang's eyes quickly hardened into resolve. His jaw muscles tightened, and bright red blood seeped from the corners of his mouth.
Suddenly, his green aura surged violently, accompanied by a loud boom. His speed increased dramatically, closing the distance between him and Zi Yan in mere moments.
This isn't good…
Zi Yan's silver teeth clenched tightly. Dou Qi surged through her body as she pushed her wings to their limit, but it was no use. The Dou Huang was right behind her.
She had already reached her maximum speed and couldn't go any faster. Speed had never been her strong suit her true strength lay in her physical power.
But against a Dou Huang, her physical strength was useless. The gap in their levels was insurmountable.
"Little brat, you're dead!"
The sinister voice of the Dou Huang reached Zi Yan's ears as sharp wind blades gathered at his fingertips. With a ferocious strike, he aimed directly at Zi Yan's small frame.
"You old bastard!" Zi Yan snarled through gritted teeth, her body enveloped in a faint purple glow as she activated a protective barrier of Dou Qi.
At the same time, her figure flickered erratically, dodging the Dou Huang's attacks.
Hehehe… Trying to outrun me? You're courting death!
Whoosh!
The sound of rushing air grew louder as the Dou Huang appeared beside Zi Yan, his face twisted into a vicious grin. His claw like hand, radiating sharp wind energy, slashed toward her.
But just as his claw was about to pierce through Zi Yan's protective glow, the surrounding space distorted strangely.
What should have been a sure hit inexplicably veered off course, missing Zi Yan entirely.
"Huh?"
Zi Yan flapped her wings, glancing at her body in shock. She didn't understand how she had just escaped.
"You sneaky little brat!"
The Dou Huang halted abruptly, his face full of doubt as he scrutinized Zi Yan. Then his expression twisted into a savage grin.
"Little girl, you're dead. You can't escape me!"
He was merely a Dou Huang and didn't notice that his missed attack was due to spatial distortion. Instead, he assumed it was a Dou Technique used by the little girl.
But having cultivated for so many years, his will was firm, and his objectives were unwavering. Such a minor incident wasn't worth dwelling on. All he cared about was capturing this little girl and taking her back as a hostage.
As for that strange occurrence just now… once she was dragged back to the Black Emperor Sect and interrogated under torture, he was certain the little girl would talk.
"Who's dead? You, you old fool!" Zi Yan snapped, her tender fists clenching. Purple light gathered around her hands, and under her full strength, a faint golden gleam flickered.
With a fierce shout, she punched toward Elder Feng's younger brother!
Boom!
A purple fist imprint exploded through the air, bearing down on Elder Feng with unmatched momentum.
"Dammit! How does this brat have such terrifying power?" Elder Feng's face twisted in shock.
He could withstand this attack, but doing so would leave him in an even worse state. Already injured and unable to fight at full strength, what if he was ambushed after this? Especially in this endless forest who knew how many terrifying magical beasts were lurking around?
Surrounded by a breeze, Elder Feng prepared to evade with his movement technique.
But at that moment
Roar!
A furious beastly roar erupted from below, and a blinding blue light pillar shot up from the forest.
Boom!
Zi Yan's fist imprint shattered instantly. A flash of blue light streaked between Zi Yan and Elder Feng, revealing a massive azure serpent over a hundred meters long, its body as thick as a water tank.
Its pale yellow eyes radiated cruelty and rage. "Little brat, give me back my Reviving Spirit Fruit!"
Zi Yan's mouth twitched. It was the Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent. What terrible luck!
"Lu Bu, where are you? I'm about to get beaten to death!" Zi Yan screamed toward the sky, summoning him with all her might. Her crisp, childish voice echoed through the forest.
She knew Lu Bu couldn't hear her, but right now, it was the only thing she could think of.
"Hahaha! Brat, the heavens are helping me!" Elder Feng laughed maniacally, his voice booming as he said, "Serpent Brother, I am Feng Bu of the Black Emperor Sect. Let's join forces and take her down. You can have what you want, and I'll take the girl!"
The Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent narrowed its beastly eyes, staring at Elder Feng's bloodied, miserable appearance. Its deep voice rumbled, "Did you fight that sword wielding woman in the purple dress?"
"Yes!" Elder Feng was delighted. A Dou Huang level peak magical beast would be a powerful ally if it could be persuaded.
"After dealing with this brat, I'll help you eliminate that woman " The serpent began. But before it could finish, a shadow streaked across the sky. A figure cloaked in black robes and wearing a pale white mask approached.
Zi Yan was the first to spot the shadow. Her small face lit up with joy she was saved!
She recognized this puppet. It was Lu Bu's, the one she had tried to borrow before but wasn't allowed to.
"Someone's here!" Elder Feng's gaze darkened as he noticed Zi Yan's hopeful expression, his heart sinking.
"Die!" The Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent roared, its massive maw opening wide to unleash a concentrated blue energy beam aimed at the Azure Flame Puppet.
"Hmph! No one can save you, brat!" Elder Feng's eyes gleamed coldly. Acting quickly, he moved to capture Zi Yan.
But in the next moment, a tide of azure flames surged outward, covering the sky and earth.
The Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent screeched, its massive body twisting as it hurriedly retreated. The otherworldly flames possessed a natural suppression against water element magical beasts like itself.
"Dammit!" Elder Feng cursed, slapping his palms together as he hastily retreated. Inwardly, he fumed at the serpent for being so cunning. It hadn't warned him about the terrifyingly high temperature of the azure flames.
Boom!
Elder Feng skidded backward, his expression sour. His palms were scorched red, throbbing with pain.
"What terrifying flames!"
"Who are you? That little girl is a wanted criminal of my Black Emperor Sect, a murderous demon guilty of heinous crimes. I advise you to " Elder Feng shouted at the Azure Flame Puppet, but before he could finish, a silver array on the puppet's chest lit up.
The array expanded rapidly, hovering in mid air and emitting a faint hum.
"Something's not right!"
The Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent's pupils shrank in fear. The intense spatial energy emanating from the array made its scales tingle. As a peak Dou Huang level magical beast, it could vaguely sense the presence of spatial power.
Its azure wings flapped, ready to flee at a moment's notice. The Reviving Spirit Fruit was already gone, so relocating was no issue.
Buzz!
The silver array solidified, its light retracting as a black robed figure with a pale face appeared at its center.
"Lu Bu!" Zi Yan's eyes lit up as she dove into his arms, pointing at the terrified Elder Feng.
"That old bastard hit me! Beat him up for me!" she demanded in her crisp voice.
"Where's Medusa?" Lu Bu asked, adjusting Zi Yan in his arms and glancing around with a frown.
"Medusa sis got targeted by his sect master. He said he'd take her back to be his bride!" Zi Yan clung to Lu Bu's neck, her childish voice hurriedly explaining the situation.
"Hm?" Lu Bu's eyes narrowed, locking onto Elder Feng with an icy glare.
Elder Feng instantly felt a chilling cold spread through his body, his limbs frozen in terror under Lu Bu's piercing gaze.
"You've got some nerve…" Lu Bu said with a cold chuckle, his smile gradually turning sinister. He raised a finger to his brow, unleashing a surge of soul power.
The Xuan Shui Spirit Serpent let out a panicked screech. Its massive body twisted as it fled at full speed, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
Elder Feng stood rooted in place, his hands and feet cold and numb as if he were trapped in a frozen wasteland. He couldn't even move a finger.
(Chapter ends.)
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