The next morning, Gu Fei, Queen Medusa, Qing Lin, and the others bid farewell to Jia Xing Tian, Yao Ye, and the others, then set off for the desert, riding on the Lion King.
Within a day, the Lion King had flown deep into the desert.
During this time, Qing Lin visited Rock Desert City once, but she didn't find Xiao Ding or Xiao Li. Learning that they had disbanded their mercenary group, she didn't stay long.
Upon returning to Rock Desert City, some mercenaries recognized the top-tier powerhouse flying through the sky as Qing Lin, who once had been bullied due to her human-snake bloodline, leading to complex emotions- fear, envy, and a natural respect for strength. None dared to show any disdain towards her anymore.
Qing Lin finally understood that in this world, weakness is a sin, and only when you become strong do people stop caring about your past.
She also realized that it was Gu Fei who had changed her, giving her the chance to change her fate.
"We've finally arrived…"
Before long, the Amethyst Winged Lion King had entered the region where the Snake-People Tribe lived.
As the Lion King flew closer to the Snake-People's Holy City, deep within a bamboo forest in the city, four elderly snake-women sitting cross-legged in a bamboo house simultaneously opened their eyes.
"I seem to sense the Queen's presence!"
"Could it be that the Queen has returned?"
Sensing the familiar aura approaching the Medusa Temple, the four elderly snake-women quickly stood up and left the bamboo house.
As the four elders of the Snake-People reached the sky outside the Medusa Temple, they spotted a small black dot in the distance.
"A seventh-rank magical beast?"
"Why is a seventh-rank magical beast suddenly heading towards our Holy City?"
The powerful aura of the Lion King made the four elders of the Snake-People a bit wary.
But as the black dot drew closer, revealing Queen Medusa on the Lion King's back, their wariness dissipated.
"It really is Her Majesty, the Queen! The Queen has returned!"
Seeing Queen Medusa on the Lion King's back, the four elders' aged eyes filled with excitement.
However, when they saw Gu Fei standing beside Queen Medusa, they were suddenly surprised.
They noticed that Gu Fei's arm was naturally wrapped around their Queen's waist, and the two of them were standing very close, looking quite intimate.
"People, your Queen has returned!"
Arriving before the Holy Temple, Queen Medusa shouted to the countless Snake-People on the city walls, gently extending her flawless hand in front of her. At that moment, she looked like a perfect work of art, so beautiful it made people's hearts tremble.
At that moment, the pride that defined Queen Medusa seemed to have returned, with an aura of nobility radiating from her entire being.
"Welcome back, Your Majesty!"
"Welcome back, Your Majesty!"
As Queen Medusa appeared, Hua She'er and the many Snake-People soldiers on the city walls respectfully bowed to her, their faces filled with excitement.
"Rise!"
Cai Lin raised her hand slightly, her calm and authoritative voice echoing throughout the area.
"The Queen has taken human form, which means she has broken through to Dou Ancestor! Our Snake-People Tribe truly has hope now!"
"Wonderful! The heavens have finally smiled upon us! The Queen has become a Dou Ancestor powerhouse!"
Sensing the immense power emanating from Queen Medusa, the four elders of the Snake-People grew even more excited.
The entire Holy City erupted in joyful cheers.
Since being driven into this scorching Tager Desert, the Snake-People had always longed to leave.
Now, that wish was finally close to being fulfilled!
Everyone believed that under Queen Medusa's leadership, it wouldn't be long before the entire Snake-People Tribe could leave this accursed desert.
On the back of the Amethyst Winged Lion King, Queen Medusa looked at her cheering people, and a smile appeared on her exquisite face.
"Everyone, today I have an important announcement to make…
"This is Gu Fei, my husband. From now on, in the tribe, all of you are to treat him as you would treat me!"
Queen Medusa then publicly declared her close relationship with Gu Fei in front of all her people.
"Husband, you don't mind me being so high-profile, do you?"
After she spoke, Cai Lin looked at Gu Fei with her beautiful eyes. Her fair, jade-like hand gently brushed across his face as her red lips parted, releasing a soft, slightly weak, but electrifying voice.
"Why would I mind? This is perfect; it prevents any misunderstandings!"
Gu Fei responded with a slight nod, a faint smile always present on his face.
After she announced that Gu Fei was her husband, many male Snake-People in the Holy City looked at him with envy, and even jealousy. After all, Queen Medusa was the untouchable goddess in the hearts of many in the Snake-People Tribe.
The four elders of the Snake-People had a deep impression of Gu Fei because they had fought him years ago. Back then, even when the four of them worked together, they were defeated by Gu Fei.
They never expected that after all these years, with the Queen's return, Gu Fei would have become her husband.
"Everyone, Cai'er and I have returned to lead you out of the desert and to find a new haven in the Magical Beast Mountain Range!"
While the four elders of the Snake-People were still in shock, Gu Fei stepped forward confidently.
Someone like him naturally wasn't one to be shy or reserved.
This situation was nothing compared to when he trained soldiers in the Black Submerged Army.
As he spoke, Gu Fei also unleashed his immense power, a faint pressure enveloping everyone.
"He's so powerful! Even the Queen doesn't have such a strong presence!"
"No wonder he can be the Queen's husband. With this level of power, I don't even have the will to resist…"
"He said he's going to lead us out of the desert and find a new home!"
"That's amazing! If this happens, we won't have to endure the scorching heat of this desert anymore!"
As Gu Fei finished speaking, the Snake-People in the Holy City erupted into cheers.
Clearly, because of his words and the power he displayed, the Snake-People had accepted him as their Queen's consort.
Snake-People have cold blood, making life in the scorching Tagore Desert extremely difficult.
Leaving this wretched place was the most important thing for every member of the Snake-People Tribe!
Thus, the previous conflicts between Gu Fei and the Snake-People were no longer an issue in the face of this significant event.