Ice Emperor Hai Bodong also assumed an attack stance, as if he would immediately strike and kill Queen Medusa if any danger occurred.
Medusa smiled calmly and said, "Don't panic. I've just thought of something interesting. Come with me."
With that, Queen Medusa turned around, her alluring figure transforming into a ball of red light and disappearing into the night.
Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, however, said, "Little fellow, Queen Medusa is inherently cruel. Countless human powerhouses have died at her hands. It's best to be careful to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"Don't worry, she wouldn't dare play tricks on me. Let's go."
Jiang Cheng's voice had barely fallen when the latter vanished into thin air. Even Hai Bodong couldn't sense any trace of him. This left him quite astonished; after decades of cultivation, his power was no match for a mere scholar—truly inconceivable.
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Snake-People Tribe.
The eight leaders, having received the news, arrived almost simultaneously. Upon seeing the human beside the Queen, they gritted their teeth in anger.
They immediately recognized him: the man who, eight years ago, had trespassed into the Snake-People's sacred pool, spied on the Queen bathing, severely injured the eight leaders, and shattered the Snake-People's Fusion Technique, the Five Snake Poison Seal!
"Little fellow, you actually dare to come to the Snake-People's Clan again? You've got some nerve!" The speaker was a charming woman. Her long hair clung to her snow-white shoulders, drops of water clinging to her flawless skin, then sliding down her alluring waist.
This was Yue Mei, one of the eight leaders of the Snake-People's tribes under Medusa, possessing a bewitching figure and captivating beauty.
Yue Mei smiled and said, "Queen, we've arrived~"
Queen Medusa nodded, but did not allow the eight leaders to join her in the fight, as Jiang Cheng had just stated that he had reached the Dou Sheng realm.
Although the truth is unknown, caution is still necessary. If he truly is a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) level expert, then offending him is not a wise move.
It could even trigger the destruction of the Snake-People race.
Mobas shrugged, his two large swords already itching for blood, as if they might taste the blood of his opponent at any moment.
Ice Emperor Hai Bodong arrived late, also noticing the gathering of the eight leaders of the Snake-People race. His expression immediately turned serious. Even a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor) would feel troubled if the Snake-People's leaders were all together.
"Queen, aren't you going to make a move!"
Yin Shi, the Great Elder of the Snake-People race, strode forward. As an elder who had outlived Medusa, Yin Shi had served two generations of Medusa Queens, holding a very high position, second only to Her Majesty the Queen in the race, and was also the most loyal Dou Wang (Battle King) level expert.
Even the Queen sometimes had to consider his thoughts.
"Do not make a move first, and none of you are allowed to strike first. Anyone who disobeys my orders will be executed without mercy!"
The Grand Elder of the Underworld narrowed his eyes, respecting Her Majesty the Queen's choice, and stood quietly, watching the human powerhouse before him.
The image of Jiang Cheng single-handedly defeating all eight leaders of the Snake-People Clan was still vivid in his mind; even seeing his figure evoked a sense of fear.
"Now, can you take out what you promised earlier?"
Medusa said calmly, clearly wanting the Grade Seven Transformation Pill and the Dou Zong Pill first.
Hai Bodong coldly replied, "Wanting pills before even taking out the Strange Fire? Isn't that a bit too much?"
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Upon hearing the words "Strange Fire," the eight leaders of the Snake-People tribe all cast curious glances, wondering when the Queen had acquired it.
Strange Fire possessed terrifyingly violent energy; the Snake-People, with their cold and sinister bloodline, feared nothing more than a Strange Fire with blazing flames. Wasn't the Queen afraid of being burned alive?
Queen Medusa, unconcerned by the stares of others, continued, "I don't trust human words. Only upon seeing the true substance will I hand over the Strange Fire to you."
"Besides, with your strength, you shouldn't be afraid I'll renege," Medusa said with a smile. "What I care more about is whether you can produce the promised pills." Ice Emperor
Hai Bodong wanted to say something more, but Jiang Cheng stopped him. He wasn't afraid Queen Medusa would go back on her word; even if she did, he could search her soul to find the location of the Strange Fire.
However, Jiang Cheng had no intention of doing so. After all, he had met Medusa several times and even seen her body; using the Soul Searching Technique would indeed be somewhat ungentlemanly.
"Alright, here you go."
Jiang Cheng waved his right hand, and several pills emitting a strong medicinal fragrance suddenly appeared before Queen Medusa. The surrounding Dou Wang powerhouses were all dumbfounded. If they weren't mistaken, these were indeed seventh-grade Transformation Pills!
Everyone swallowed hard; clearly, they all wanted to taste the seventh-grade Transformation Pills.
Seeing Jiang Cheng's decisiveness, Queen Medusa no longer delayed and directly told him the location of the Strange Fire. Whether he could obtain it depended on his own strength.
Jiang Cheng naturally didn't inquire further about the specifics of the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, but instead followed Queen Medusa to a special underground world.
This place was located directly beneath the Snake-People's Palace and was protected by a no-fly barrier; no one could fly here.
However, Jiang Cheng remained unaffected. As a Dou Sheng (Battle Saint), how could he, a Confucian Sage, be unworthy of his title if he were stopped by the barrier set up by Queen Medusa?!
For other reasons, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong remained on the ground, vigilantly watching the movements of the eight leaders of the Snake-People.
Queen Medusa walked at the forefront, swaying her slender waist that drove all men wild, and her hips covered in colorful scales.
"What, still looking?" Queen Medusa suddenly stopped, turning her head to say, "Watch your eyes and mouth."
"Hehe, I was just thinking about something. You're overthinking it."
Jiang Cheng walked side-by-side with Queen Medusa, the faint fragrance of rose petals wafting towards them. Despite Queen Medusa's icy demeanor, she cherished her body greatly.
Every day, she would soak her delicate body in special petals to preserve this fragrance, which could be smelled even a hundred meters away.
A deep breath was refreshing and invigorating.
Jiang Cheng fanned himself with his folding fan, smiling calmly, "Your Snake-People have lingered in the Tagor Desert for a thousand years. Every Medusa throughout history has longed to reach the Dou Zong level, hoping to free the Snake-People from their predicament. And you, you devoured the Strange Flame for the Snake-People's sake, didn't you?"
Medusa smiled slightly, "So what if I am? What previous Medusas couldn't achieve, I may be able to reach. The Snake-People will witness my resolve, and they will witness everything I've sacrificed for them."