The moment Medusa Queen's voice fell, the surrounding temperature plummeted to freezing point. Her voice was devoid of any warmth, as if it emanated from the depths of the Nine Nether.
Earlier in the day, Zi Yan had rushed back to Jia Nan Academy like a whirlwind, revealing the night's crisis to Grand Elder Su Qian and her.
Medusa Queen had initially thought she was merely helping Chen Xiao out of consideration for Zi Yan.
But as she hid in the shadows, witnessing the life-and-death struggle between Chen Xiao and the three from Demon Flame Valley, watching him repeatedly walk the line between life and death, a strange ripple stirred in her heart.
Especially the instant Mo Tianxing made his move, this usually ice-cold Your Majesty's pupils suddenly constricted to pinpricks. An unnamed rage surged from the bottom of her heart, and killing intent poured out like a tide, almost drowning her rationality.
Coupled with the constant urging of the not-yet-fully-integrated soul of the Little Heaven Swallowing Python within her body, she could no longer restrain herself. With a flash of her figure, she appeared in front of Chen Xiao. The pressure of a Dou Zong expert was faintly discernible, emitting a chilling aura.
Seeing the enchanting figure that suddenly appeared and blocked his path to Chen Xiao, Mo Tianxing's expression turned serious. Just as he was about to speak, a bone-chilling coldness suddenly shot up his spine.
He turned abruptly and saw a plain white robe fluttering in the night wind. Grand Elder Su Qian stood with his hands behind his back, his silver hair reflecting a cold light under the moonlight. Although his face held a smile, his eyes revealed a chilling killing intent.
This person in charge of Jia Nan Academy's Inner Academy casually waved his hand, and ripples spread through the void. Invisible energy fluctuations spread out like a tide, sealing off all of Mo Tianxing's retreat routes, with Medusa Queen in front and him behind.
"Sect Master Mo, you have quite the interest, bringing your subordinates to surround a few juniors late at night?"
Su Qian's voice was gentle, but it made the hairs on the back of Mo Tianxing's neck stand on end.
Whether it was Medusa Queen or Su Qian, their realms were slightly inferior to Mo Tianxing. If it were a one-on-one fight, he would not be afraid.
However, with two Dou Zong experts appearing simultaneously, even someone as strong as Mo Tianxing felt a fatal threat.
At this moment, Mo Tianxing, who had thought he was the fisherman, had already realized that the changing of the guard had occurred!
Now, let alone reclaiming the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, even whether he could retreat safely had become a problem.
Mo Tianxing's throat bobbed. He forcefully suppressed the horror in his heart, forcing himself to remain calm.
Soon, he realized that tonight's ambush might have been a setup from the very beginning!
These two Dou Zong experts had probably been lurking for a long time, waiting for him, the prey.
In this way, the confident demeanor of Chen Xiao and the other two could be explained!
Mo Tianxing's expression changed several times. He turned to look at Chen Xiao: "Pavilion Master Chen, this is probably a misunderstanding. This old man brought people here only because we were attracted by the battle fluctuations here. There was absolutely no intention of targeting Pavilion Master Chen."
Chen Xiao glanced at Mo Ya, Qi Lao, and the others positioned in the four directions. He gained a deeper understanding of this Black Emperor Sect Master's thick skin.
It's come to this point, and you still have the nerve to say it's a misunderstanding?
Shaking his head slightly, Chen Xiao chuckled. With a flap of the wings on his back, he arrived beside Medusa Queen.
"Mo Tianxing, you are quite adaptable. However, from the moment you left a Dou Qi mark in the Bodhi Transformation Saliva, it was destined that there would be no good outcome between us."
As his voice fell, Chen Xiao ignored Mo Tianxing's ashen face and finally looked at the enchanting figure beside him.
Medusa Queen was radiating coldness, but in Chen Xiao's eyes, the killing intent flowing around her clearly hid complex emotions that even she herself hadn't noticed.
As the saying goes, the person involved is confused, while the bystander sees clearly.
As a half-outsider, he knew Medusa Queen's destiny better than anyone.
The Medusa Queens of the Snake-People Race throughout history either lived out their lives alone or devoted their entire hearts and souls to one person, remaining faithful until death.
Of course, Chen Xiao and this Medusa Queen hadn't reached that level yet, but he had seen this woman completely naked when she was evolving.
Afterward, due to an accident, there was even physical contact.
For every generation of Medusa Queen, who regarded chastity as their life, this was absolutely unacceptable.
If she wanted to end the conflict and struggle in her heart and overcome this hurdle, there were only two choices.
Either kill Chen Xiao to prove her innocence.
Or, try to accept this special connection until one day, he takes responsibility.
And previously, because of Chen Xiao's identity, the arrival of the Cao Family, and the invisible influence of the Little Heaven Swallowing Python, this Medusa Queen simply couldn't bring herself to kill him, nor could she harbor such intentions.
Under this premise, even if she didn't admit it verbally, the second option had already quietly taken root in her heart.
It was precisely because of this that when she was alone with Cao Ying, she uncharacteristically inquired about Chen Xiao.
When Chen Xiao and Zi Yan were in seclusion, the Medusa Queen would reluctantly set up a barrier for them.
When the barrier was broken, she would immediately come out of seclusion and rush back.
When Chen Xiao called her 'Your Majesty', a fleeting displeasure would flash in the Medusa Queen's eyes...
Connecting these details, it's not difficult to see the Medusa Queen's true thoughts hidden beneath her cold exterior.
Gazing at the Medusa Queen's beautiful face, Chen Xiao suppressed the emotions in his heart and spoke up to remind her, "Be careful. Mo Tianxing's life is not worth much, but you must not put yourself in danger."
Hearing this, the Medusa Queen lowered her eyes and met Chen Xiao's gaze. Feeling the hint of concern in his eyes, her usually cold and icy face showed no change, only the fingertips hanging by her side unconsciously curled up.
The night wind blew, quietly crushing the almost imperceptible curve of her lips into the surging Dou Qi.
"This King never puts herself in danger!"
Leaving behind a stiff remark, the Medusa Queen stepped out and, together with Grand Elder Su Qian, forced Mo Tianxing into the distance, preventing him from interfering in the situation any further.
Without Mo Tianxing, a Dou Zong expert, the remaining three, Mo Ya, Qi Lao, and Che Cheng, were no longer a threat.
They had personally witnessed the power of Chen Xiao's Mountain Splitting Seal and Sea Flipping Seal just now. Thinking of the might comparable to a Dou Zong expert, a wave of apprehension surged in their hearts, and their bodies unconsciously moved closer together, as if this could give them a little more confidence.
*"Boom!"*
A booming sound attracted everyone's attention. It was Red-Robed Yan, who finally couldn't withstand the Little Fairy Doctor's continuous fierce attacks. A shocking blood hole appeared on his chest, and with a lingering breath, he plummeted towards the mountain range below.
The first Dou Huang expert had fallen!
The Little Fairy Doctor's expression was stern. Without a word, she swept into Zi Yan's battlefield. The two women worked together, forcing Fan Lao of the Blood Sect and the master of the Black Skull Tomb into a desperate situation.
However, just as they were about to deliver the killing blow, Mo Ya intervened, narrowly saving Fan Lao and the master of the Black Skull Tomb.
A group of people moved their bodies, gathering towards the three from Demon Flame Valley. The eight Dou Huang experts, each with a solemn expression and sharp eyes, stared intently at Chen Xiao, the Little Fairy Doctor, and Zi Yan, who were also rapidly approaching.
Their bodies were surging with Dou Qi, and the weapons in their hands gleamed with a cold light, as if silently declaring that if Chen Xiao and the other two made any move, they would launch a thunderous counterattack without hesitation.
The tension in the air grew stronger. A new confrontation quietly unfolded in this tense atmosphere, with only the sounds of the Old Eagle Mountain Man and the Heavenly Demon Puppet clashing echoing incessantly.
Seeing the eight people's wary expressions, Chen Xiao smiled slightly and took a step forward.
Seeing Chen Xiao step forward, Mo Ya's pupils constricted. Like a startled bird, he retreated three steps, while quickly speaking to rally the three from Demon Flame Valley.
"Elder Fang Yan, this Chen Xiao has consumed a lot and is probably unable to use that Dou Skill again. How about we join forces? I don't believe he can kill all of us before his Dou Qi is completely exhausted!"
His voice was sharp, almost distorted, veins bulging on his forehead, his eyes revealing madness, as if grabbing the three from Demon Flame Valley was grabbing the last straw.
The sudden shift in the situation, the appearance of Grand Elder Su Qian and Medusa Queen, two Dou Zong powerhouses, completely shattered their fantasy of obtaining the Bodhi Transformation Saliva.
Right now, being able to retreat safely was already the best outcome for them.
Otherwise, once Mo Tianxing was defeated and Medusa Queen and Su Qian were free, it would be their doom!
Fang Yan covered his chest, his face pale. The Void Fire Phoenix, which had merged all three of their Transformation Fires, had been broken earlier, causing them immense backlash. At this moment, it felt as if countless steel whips were lashing through their meridians, making every breath accompanied by bone-chilling pain.
In this state, they were less than half of their peak strength.
Looking at the murderous Medusa Queen and Su Qian in the distance, listening to the sonic booms from the Heavenly Demon Puppet fighting fiercely with the Old Eagle Mountain Man further away, and then thinking about the power of Chen Xiao's two overlapping seals...
In an instant, Fang Yan subtly exchanged glances with the Second Elder and Third Elder, while nodding in agreement with a look of shared understanding.
"Alright, let's go together!"
The moment the three from Demon Flame Valley agreed, Mo Ya's tense shoulders suddenly relaxed, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes. He sneered, his Dou Qi surging like a black vortex around him, and the Dou Huang pressure transformed into a tangible tide sweeping in all directions.
After exchanging a fierce look with Qi Lao and Che Cheng beside him, they attacked simultaneously, not wanting to give Chen Xiao and the others any time to recover their Dou Qi.
As soon as Mo Ya and the other two began their offensive, the five figures behind them also moved simultaneously.
Fang Yan wiped the blood from his lips, exchanged a sinister look with the Second Elder and Third Elder, and his Dou Qi surged. He actually used the Black Emperor Sect's attack as cover. The moment Chen Xiao's attention was drawn, he sped away in the opposite direction.
The Black Skull Tomb Master's bone staff appeared out of thin air and struck the ground, raising a sky full of black mist to obscure vision, transforming into a black rainbow, and also flying away.
Blood Sect's Fan Lao's fingertips shot out blood threads like a spider web, landing on the mountains below, causing the rocks to explode. When the chaos subsided, his figure was no longer in the field!
These five people, as if they had a telepathic connection, chose the same action without any communication!
Their cooperation was so tacit that by the time Mo Ya and the other two reacted, the five had already flown to the edge of their vision, only visible as five small black dots.
"Young Sect Master Mo, compared to those old foxes, you seem as naive as a lamb waiting to be slaughtered."
Looking at Mo Ya and the other two, who had suddenly stopped in mid-air, caught between advancing and retreating, their faces instantly turning pale, Chen Xiao couldn't help but find it a little amusing.
Ignoring Mo Ya's changing expression, Chen Xiao nodded slightly towards Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan.
The monk can run, but the temple cannot. The departure of those five can be put aside for now. After dealing with these people from the Black Emperor Sect, they can slowly settle the score.
Immediately, Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan stepped forward together.
Their Dou Qi surged like a raging tide, completely blocking the retreat of Mo Ya and the other two.
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