Chapter 324: At the Last Moment
Xiao Ze and Medusa were traveling through the spatial passage. Seeing the worry on Medusa's face, Xiao Ze tried to console her.
"The destruction of an empire is a serious matter. No news has come, so you shouldn't worry so much."
Medusa sighed with relief upon hearing his words. "When I became queen of the Snake People Empire, I swore to protect my people and find them a place where they could live without suffering the harsh desert conditions…"
"Everything will be fine," said Xiao Ze, taking Medusa's hand. The warmth of his hand gave her some comfort.
Deep in the Tagor Desert, in the central region of the Snake People's sacred temple, four elder women sat around a table with worried expressions.
"Those damn people from the Yun Lan Sect have come to the desert again to capture Snake People!"
"Damn them!"
"If the queen were here…"
The Great Elder of the Snake People Empire sighed. "The queen was taken by Xiao Ze. We don't know if she has regained her memory or if she is still a mindless rainbow-swallowing serpent."
"We have submitted to the Yun Lan Sect, but that solves nothing. As long as we are under their control, the strong ones from the Yun Lan Sect will come to the desert whenever they want to devour our people. Do they think the Snake People are their livestock?"
"Enough! Complaining won't solve anything. Let's think of a solution," said the Great Elder, pounding the table.
The other three elders fell silent until one of them spoke.
"If the queen were here…"
They weren't sure if Medusa could solve the current crisis, but she was their only hope. The capture and use of their kin as food for the strong ones from the Yun Lan Sect were a constant torment.
At that moment, a shrill voice echoed in the temple.
"Ha, ha, ha! I didn't know there were so many creatures deep in the desert! Capture them all!"
The four elders quickly rose into the air with wings of battle energy. They saw a group floating, all with wings of energy, which meant they were at least at the King level. The four elders were stunned.
"Wait! We have submitted to the Yun Lan Sect; we are a subordinate force!" exclaimed the Great Elder.
"Yes, Elder Yun Tu, if the sect leader finds out about this…"
Smack!
The leading elder, with red eyes, slapped the elder who had spoken.
"If no one tells, no one will know!" he said with a sinister look.
"No, no, Elder Yun Tu, I am loyal to you," stammered the elder, ignoring the blood on her mouth.
Yun Tu turned his attention back to the elders.
"Letting you live was already an act of mercy from the Yun Lan Sect. Now that I am about to advance, it's time for you to pay."
With a cold smile, he ordered his men, "Don't just stand there! Capture them all, and kill anyone who resists!"
His men attacked, and the four elders, with desolate faces, understood that the Snake People Empire was on the brink of annihilation.
"All Snake People, escape!" shouted the elders, launching into the attack.
A giant dark snake formed from their energy, but Yun Tu faced it with a wave of bloody energy. With a single hand, Yun Tu disintegrated the snake, sending the elders flying through the air.
"Four peak Battle Emperors, perfect for my advancement!" Yun Tu laughed, attacking again.
Yun Tu's subordinates didn't dare to object to his words. They knew that the sect leader had ordered the expansion. As the powerful ones from Yun Lan captured the Snake People, Yun Tu launched another attack at the elders.
"Die if you want, but your death won't be as useful!" he said, striking a palm toward the Great Elder.
Just then, a multicolored energy slashed through the air, severing Yun Tu's arm.
Yun Tu screamed in pain as Medusa, with a sword full of energy, looked at him with cold determination.
Xiao Ze, on his part, unleashed his domain to control the attackers.
"We arrived just in time!" he said, relieved.
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