"Stop!"
Following a sharp shout from afar, the sound gradually died down a moment later. The remaining seven leaders of the Snake-People Clan almost simultaneously looked in that direction.
But when they noticed the transformation of Her Majesty the Queen, deep shock appeared on each of their faces.
The Snake-People Clan expert, who had been furious earlier, also stood frozen, a hint of intoxication and deep-seated admiration flashing in his eyes.
Especially when he saw Her Majesty the Queen's almost maddening long legs, he unconsciously swallowed his saliva.
Grand Elder Yin Shi was so excited he almost cried. He knelt on the ground and said in a loud voice, "A thousand years! The Realm that no previous Medusa has ever reached, the Queen has finally succeeded! The Restriction that has plagued our Snake-People Clan for a thousand years has finally been broken!"
Medusa Queen had advanced to Half-step Dou Zong. As she walked, the surrounding space changed with her, shimmering. All the Snake-People Clan members around her knelt on the ground, shouting loudly.
"Your Majesty the Queen!"
Medusa Queen looked at Mo Ba Si, who was lying on the ground, then turned her head and glared at Jiang Cheng, saying, "You were a bit too heavy-handed."
"In an emergency, it's excusable."
Jiang Cheng took out a Medicinal Pill for restoring Dou Qi and threw it into Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's mouth. With the help of the seventh-grade pill, Hai Bodong's internal injuries fully recovered in just a moment.
What a Spirit Pill!
Full health restored!
Medusa Queen's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she said, "Grand Elder Yin Shi."
"Your Majesty the Queen," Yin Shi hurriedly responded.
"Effective immediately, all Snake-People Clan affairs will be handed over to you. As for me, I will be leaving the depths of the Tagor Desert."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar!
The Snake-People Clan experts also stood frozen, even unwilling to believe their own ears.
If they hadn't guessed wrong, Her Majesty the Queen was going to leave the Snake-People Clan?!
Yin Shi raised his head in astonishment and said, "Your Majesty the Queen, are you abandoning us?"
"Not at all."
Medusa Queen slowly extended her slender jade finger, catching a falling ice flower, and said in a loud voice, "I want to reach new heights that no previous Medusa has ever achieved, and I also want to completely free the Snake-People Clan from the harsh environment of the Tagor Desert."
"I will lead the Snake-People Clan to true freedom in my own way!"
The clear voice lingered for a long time. All the Snake-People Clan members put down their weapons, knelt on the ground, and shouted with immense longing: "We swear allegiance to Your Majesty the Queen until death!"
Hai Bodong stood up, baring his teeth, and said, "I say, Brother Jiang Cheng, what exactly happened just now? Why did Medusa Queen directly Break through to Half-step Dou Zong?"
"That's a secret."
Jiang Cheng nodded with a smile, naturally unable to tell Hai Bodong what had happened. The Dou Di Bloodline flowed within him; whether Demonic Beasts or Humans, anyone who received his blood could enhance their own strength.
They could even directly advance to the Peak.
Medusa Queen came before Jiang Cheng and said in a cold voice, "Where do you plan to go next? After this is done, don't forget the agreement between us."
In Medusa's eyes, Jiang Cheng was still the lecher who had accidentally trespassed into the Snake-People Clan's sacred pool and spied on her bathing. Even if he broke through to Dou Sheng, it wouldn't change her inner thoughts.
Jiang Cheng didn't intend to explain further; it was just a misunderstanding, an accidental encounter back then.
"I plan to retrieve the green lotus platform seat."
Medusa Queen frowned immediately upon hearing that he wanted the Green Lotus Core Flame platform seat. "You still want to go to that cursed place? Do you know how much I paid to obtain the Green Lotus Core Flame?"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Jiang Cheng stepped into the air. "Old Hai, I have a list of medicinal ingredients here. Please help me search for them in the desert. After it's done, we'll meet up on the outskirts of the Tagor Desert."
Hai Bodong's mouth twitched. He finally understood why Jiang Cheng wanted him to come to the Medusa Tribe as well—it was to make him a laborer to gather medicinal ingredients for him.
Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Cheng and Medusa Queen disappeared, leaving behind a bewildered Ice Emperor Hai Bodong and the Snake-People Clan experts glaring behind him.
The Ice Emperor turned sideways and said, "What, do you still want to be my enemy? If you're smart, go find the medicinal ingredients for me. Otherwise, when Jiang Cheng returns, I'll tell him you interfered with my search."
Yin Shi: "???"
Snake-People Clan experts: "????"
You wouldn't want to see your Queen bullied, right... Flame Thorn foolishly said,
"Grand Elder Yin Shi, why don't we go look for them? Otherwise, when that guy comes back, we'll really be in trouble."
Grand Elder Yin Shi, as the only wise man of the Snake-People Clan, had unmatched wisdom. Now, looking at the Ice Emperor before him, he felt a surge of anger.
However, the Queen's words had just restored confidence to their Snake-People Clan. Perhaps only Jiang Cheng could truly help the Snake-People Clan escape their predicament.
After a moment of thought, Yin Shi nodded. "Ice Emperor, our Snake-People Clan can help you find the medicinal ingredients, but you must also promise me not to harm any member of the Snake-People Clan."
"Alright, on the condition that you don't play any tricks, otherwise, you know very well what the consequences will be for you."
Hai Bodong replied calmly. With Jiang Cheng backing him, he inexplicably felt capable again.
The Snake-People Clan also sent everyone into the desert to search for the medicinal ingredients on the list. With their familiarity with herbs, it shouldn't be difficult to gather them... Located in Stone Desert City, deep within the Tagor Desert.
Medusa Queen had found the Green Lotus Core Flame here. Now, the entrance to the cave was covered by yellow sand, and anyone unfamiliar with the area would easily get lost.
Medusa landed steadily on the ground, her right foot gently tapping down. Instantly, the earth shook, and the yellow sand beneath her shattered, revealing the bottomless cave entrance.
Even before approaching, the two could feel faint heat emanating from the cave entrance. It was the residual power of the Green Lotus Core Flame. Ordinary Dou Practitioners probably couldn't withstand the intense heat from the entrance.
"This is it, but are you sure you want to experience that feeling?"
Medusa scrutinized Jiang Cheng up and down. He was so tender-skinned; she was truly afraid his clothes wouldn't withstand it and would burn to ashes. If that were the case, her eyes would... Back when Medusa Queen sought the Green Lotus Core Flame, she used many Heaven And Earth Treasures, all to guard against high temperatures. However, the closer she got to the strange flame, the more items were consumed.
Finally, about ten minutes before her carried treasures were depleted, Medusa Queen hastily obtained the Green Lotus Core Flame. At the same time, she didn't bother whether the green lotus platform seat or the Earth Core Lotus Seed were obtained, and left the underground world at the first opportunity.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."