"Refining the Heavenly Flame is an extremely dangerous thing; a slight mistake could lead to total destruction."
"This human is quite audacious, actually attempting to refine two kinds of Heavenly Flame!"
Queen Medusa gazed at the vast expanse of deep blue flames on the horizon. Even from afar, one could sense the terrifying heat within. It wasn't difficult to imagine the dreadful aura of close proximity.
"If you can succeed, Yun Tianming..."
"Then I won't lose to you either!" Queen Medusa's eyes shimmered with brilliance.
This time, the process of refining the Sea Heart Flame took longer than the Green Lotus Core Flame.
Half a month had passed, yet Yun Tianming's confrontation with the Sea Heart Flame was still ongoing.
At this moment, the Snake People Tribe was unexpectedly visited by a group of unwelcome guests!
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."
Six figures with Dou Qi Wings unfolded swiftly, heading towards the Snake People Tribe.
"Be on alert!"
"Immediately relay the message to Her Majesty the Queen!"
The Snake People Tribe along the way were alarmed; could this lineup mean that humans were coming to attack?
"Hmm?"
In the palace, Queen Medusa, who had been lazily resting on her throne, suddenly opened her eyes wide and transformed into a streak of light flying out of the palace.
"Your Majesty?"
Her close attendant, Hua She'er, immediately followed suit. Then, they saw Yue Mei fully armed and ready in mid-air!
"A message from the frontline outpost: several human powerhouses have invaded the tribe!"
Yue Mei's sharp gaze scanned into the distance, frowning: "I seem to faintly sense a familiar aura among the invaders."
"Calm down, it's just one Dou Emperor and five Dou Kings; be prepared for battle."
Queen Medusa's casual words, however, greatly alarmed Yue Mei and Hua She'er.
"To mobilize even a Dou Emperor powerhouse, could it be that the human empire is declaring war on us?"
Yue Mei spoke with a grave tone.
Before long, six pairs of colorful Dou Qi Wings appeared on the horizon, rapidly enlarging in everyone's sight.
"Dou King Gu He, this is the second time!"
"Do you really think my Snake People Tribe is something you can come and go as you please?"
Queen Medusa took the initiative, her peak Dou Emperor aura instantly halting Gu He's group in their tracks.
"Your Majesty, please don't be angry!"
"I come this time with absolutely no ill intent towards the Snake People Tribe."
Gu He quickly bowed, showing great humility. Over a year ago, he had come to the Tager Desert to search for the trace of the Heavenly Flame, only to be warned by Queen Medusa with a distant release of her aura to leave.
"No need for pleasantries, just say what you have to say!"
Queen Medusa's voice was icy, showing no intention of friendly communication.
Gu He had originally wanted to exchange some pleasantries, but since the other party didn't give him any face as a Sixth Grade Alchemist, he felt frustrated but didn't dare to react.
"I've come here this time only to seek the Heavenly Flame."
"I believe Your Majesty should understand the importance of the Heavenly Flame to an Alchemist."
Gu He's gaze shifted towards a direction behind Queen Medusa.
Although the deep blue flames in the sky had disappeared, the aura of the Heavenly Flame remained very strong, impossible to escape the senses of a Sixth Grade Alchemist!
"As a reward, I am willing to offer a Seventh Grade Pill: the Transformation Pill!"
As soon as this was said, the whole audience, including the Snake People Tribe, was shocked!
"The Transformation Pill? Is that the Pill that can transform Magic Beasts into human form?"
Both Yue Mei and Hua She'er showed ecstatic expressions.
"Tsk tsk... to actually produce a Seventh Grade Pill, it seems Old He is really determined to obtain the Heavenly Flame!"
Not only the Snake People Tribe but even Gu He's teammates were shocked.
"How about it? I'm quite sincere, aren't I?"
Gu He showed a hearty demeanor on the surface, but inwardly, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pain.
With his alchemy skills, it was impossible for him to refine the Transformation Pill of Seventh Grade. This was something he had exhausted his wealth for, spending years of savings to exchange for a single Transformation Pill from another power.
However, as long as he could exchange for the Heavenly Flame, for Gu He, everything was worth it!
"A Seventh Grade Pill?"
Queen Medusa's eyes flickered slightly, surprisingly not hesitating for too long, and directly refused.
"No exchange! Leave!"
"What?!"
Gu He's eyes widened instantly, looking incredulous. "The Snake People Tribe's constitution leans towards coldness. What use is the Heavenly Flame? Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"I've already said no exchange!"
Queen Medusa's expression turned cold, issuing a direct order for them to leave.
"Why?!"
Gu He's expression darkened. He wanted to ask further, but what greeted him was a powerful surge of Dou Qi.
"Be careful!"
Yan Shi and Feng Li's faces changed drastically, immediately standing in front of Gu He. One emitted fire attribute Dou Qi, the other wind attribute Dou Qi, the two cooperated seamlessly, forming a tight firewall.
"Boom!"
The firewall didn't last even a second before it was shattered.
Yan Shi, Feng Li, and Gu He were all pushed back simultaneously.
Cough, cough~
The two of them took the brunt of the impact.
"Thank you both for protecting me."
Gu He wiped a bead of cold sweat from his forehead, thinking that Queen Medusa was indeed extremely ruthless. She didn't hesitate to attack at the slightest disagreement. Was she really not going to show any face? Gu He took out two high-level pills from his Spatial Ring, and after Yan Shi and Feng Li took them, their injuries quickly recovered.
"There won't be a third time."
Queen Medusa raised her jade-like hand slightly, appearing indifferent.
The attack just now was just a casual strike from her, yet it was enough to make the three of them feel like they were facing a great enemy.
"Haha! Truly the legendary Queen Medusa!"
"Indeed, exceptionally alluring and spicy enough, I like it!"
The Dou Emperor powerhouse, cloaked in a cape, spoke up.
"You audacious rascal!"
Yue Mei and Hua She'er were instantly furious. Both of them made a move, summoning a purple and a pink energy serpent respectively, attacking the intruder.
"Swoosh!"
Only a sharp eagle cry was heard, and a golden eagle appeared, easily shattering the attacks of the two energy serpents.
"Oh~ These two Snake Women are also exceptionally beautiful!"
The mysterious Dou Emperor's face suddenly changed drastically, his figure swiftly dodging.
"Boom!"
Queen Medusa struck out with her hand, shattering the cloak to reveal a middle-aged man inside, with a pair of golden physical wings spread behind him.
"Flying Dou Technique? Who are you?"
"Hmph! I am Yan Luodi, the Elder of the Gold Geese Sect. I've met Your Majesty Queen Medusa!"
After suffering a small setback, Yan Luodi dared not be arrogant anymore, looking at the beautiful yet extremely dangerous Queen Medusa as if facing a great enemy.
"Gold Geese Sect? You're from the Luo Yan Empire!"
Yue Mei and Hua She'er's faces changed drastically at the words.
The Snake People Tribe had poor relations with the surrounding human empires, and they had fought numerous battles with the Luo Yan Empire.
"Yan Luotian, that old guy is still alive?"
Queen Medusa frowned. Yan Luotian was the Sect Master of the Gold Geese Sect, with a strength of 9-Star Dou Emperor. They had crossed swords several times before. In terms of combat power, she had always had the upper hand, but his expertise in the Flying Dou Technique, with its incredible speed, had always prevented her from defeating him.
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