If a practitioner focusing on body refinement arrived here, they would be exceedingly pleased, as this place could be considered a paradise for them.
Jiang Yun was precisely such a person.
"Let's see if this place can impact my current physical body!"
With a flash of his eyes, Jiang Yun transformed into a streak of light and entered the intersection of Yin and Yang, beginning another round of secluded training.
Sensing the surrounding forces, Jiang Yun didn't use spirit power to protect his body. He felt a slight tingling on his skin, but it was still within his tolerance.
Having already achieved a Saint-level physical body, few places could further advance his physique. Unexpectedly, this location proved somewhat beneficial!
Sitting quietly in a meditative posture, Jiang Yun entered a peculiar state. Training was usually monotonous, but at this moment, his forehead glowed, and a miniature figure within his soul sea fervently comprehended the natural Yin-Yang laws present here. He had never felt such a vivid revelation of the world's Yin-Yang, presenting itself clearly before his eyes.
It was as if he had entered a subtle Dao realm, continuously absorbing the laws here, deepening his understanding of life and death, and reincarnation.
Moreover, during this process, his physical body also transformed. Under the wash of Yin and Yang energies, his body appeared almost crystalline, resembling divine glass.
Time passed peacefully in the Kunpeng Nest, with no disturbances. Jiang Yun immersed himself fully in his quest for strength.
With a clear mind and steady emotions, it didn't take long for a hazy glow to envelop his body. Clouds steamed and glowed, and his physique became more radiant and translucent than a woman's skin.
But beneath this stunning appearance lay a Primordial beast, capable of tearing apart any adversaries blocking his path.
Crackling sounds echoed from his body as his bones and muscles resonated harmoniously, forming a metallic symphony. His bones glowed, each one trembling and shining more brightly.
At this moment, the Reincarnation Demon Flame coursing through his body joyously roamed every corner. His bones, flesh, and meridians, under the wash of Yin-Yang energies and the Demon Flame, seemed to develop a luminous membrane, resembling metal or crystal, dazzlingly radiant.
The transformation occurred both internally and externally, with bones and flesh merging as a light membrane emerged, eventually reflecting on his surface.
Feeling his body likened to a hidden treasure being fully unleashed with infinite potential, Jiang Yun glowed brilliantly, devoid of impurities. From bones to flesh, he continued to transform, appearing increasingly sacred and transcendent, like a divine being in meditation.
Uncertain of how long he had been training, Yin and Yang energies swirled around him, dragon and phoenix breath pillars rhythmically entering and exiting through his nose, maintaining a harmonious rhythm.
At some point, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze bright and lively, exuding an otherworldly aura.
Though his spirit power hadn't broken through, he gained new insights into the paths of Yin-Yang, life, death, and reincarnation. Moreover, his physical body had advanced to mid Saint-level, making it comparable only to the few like the Black Sky Ancient Clan's leader.
"Ziyan is still in secluded contemplation, evidently gaining a lot," Jiang Yun's soul sense detected Ziyan's state and the rising aura.
"Indeed, the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan and the Great Spirit Ancient Clan have also arrived!"
At this moment, Jiang Yun noticed a flickering fire mark on his palm. The next instant, a piece of information entered his mind. After reading it, he murmured to himself.
"It seems I can't wait for Ziyan to finish her seclusion."
Glancing regretfully at the nest's interior, Jiang Yun sighed softly. A spark of fire crossed space, embedding silently into Ziyan's hair. Then, he vanished from the sea area.
As soon as Jiang Yun left, Ziyan, meditating in seclusion, furrowed her brows lightly but soon returned to her focused state.
After everyone reunited, the True Dragon Emperor and the Kunpeng Ancestor marveled at Jiang Yun's physical enhancement. Jiang Yun learned that six months had passed during his secluded training.
Expressing his gratitude to the Kunpeng Ancestor and promising to refine pills for him if needed, Jiang Yun then entrusted the True Dragon Emperor to guide Ziyan well once she concluded her seclusion. He nodded to Zhukun, who would accompany Ziyan back to the Dragon Clan for mutual support.
Without needing many words, Jiang Yun handed Zhukun a Dragon-Phoenix Supreme Pill.
With everything settled, Jiang Yun bid farewell to the three and headed toward the Ancient Heavenly Palace.
The next day, Jiang Yun crossed the void and returned to the Tianluo Continent.
Upon arriving at Medusa's residence, Jiang Yun immediately saw the elegant woman with a fallen horse hairstyle sitting behind a delicately crafted desk. She appeared to be around thirty, wore a plain robe, and exhibited a calm demeanor. Despite lacking any visible aura, she seemed like an ordinary woman at first glance.
However, Jiang Yun instantly identified her as a Saint-level Supreme.
"Jiang Yun!"
His arrival caught everyone's attention in the small courtyard. Medusa, overjoyed, rose and clung to Jiang Yun's arm, expressing her deep longing.
To outsiders, Queen Medusa consistently appeared cold and reserved. Although her passion matched that of Ziyan, it was reserved solely for Jiang Yun.
"I'm back!" Jiang Yun gently squeezed her hand, smiling warmly at her soft, affectionate eyes, before turning to the Saint-level Supreme.
The woman observed Jiang Yun with interest, noticing the closeness between him and Medusa, her bright eyes twinkling with endless starry light. A faint but probing sensation extended toward him.
Jiang Yun smiled, maintaining eye contact. The next moment, the woman abruptly withdrew her senses, staring at him in shock, a cold sweat forming on her forehead.
Her intuition warned her that continuing would harm her soul. This terrifying flame was something she had never encountered before.
Just one glance affirmed that Jiang Yun's formidable achievements were not mere rumors but reality.
"Elder!" Medusa, realizing the situation, coldly addressed the elegant woman with a hint of displeasure.
"Ah~, my mistake. I shouldn't have probed your little lover. I was just curious about his legendary feats, even surpassing the Immortal Emperor. See, I paid the price. Forgive me, little Sasha!"
Medusa frowned, but the woman immediately raised her hands in surrender, smiling with no trace of her Saint-level Supreme dignity, instead appearing somewhat playful.
'Another freeloader?' Jiang Yun's mind flashed an image, forming a first impression of her.
"This is the only time!" Medusa exhaled seeing Jiang Yun's lack of anger, but still maintained her authoritative demeanor.
This exchange felt surreal, as if Medusa was the true Saint-level expert.
This peculiar sense, however, assured Jiang Yun that if this woman was truly as depicted, then Medusa wouldn't face isolation within the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan.
"May I ask which elder from the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan you are?" Jiang Yun inquired politely after the brief interlude.
"I am Snake Linger, Grand Elder of the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan, at mid Saint-level," she replied, smiling.
Jiang Yun nodded, recalling the clan's information. Although not as powerful or deeply rooted as the True Dragon or True Phoenix Clans, they still had Saint-level Supremes. This Grand Elder was indeed the clan's strongest figure.
"I'm sure you understand my intention. Medusa, bearing our royal Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline, would receive better training within the clan," Snake Linger stated earnestly.
"What do you think?" Jiang Yun turned to Medusa.
"Do you want me to go back?" Medusa, playing with a lock of her hair and smiling up at Jiang Yun, asked softly.
Snake Linger's heart raced upon hearing this. Even within their clan, Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Pythons, born with absolute royal bloodlines, were exceedingly rare. She herself had such blood, knowing its difficulty to nurture.
During her investigation, she had discovered that Medusa originally hailed from the snake tribe, with an unremarkable purple serpent as her companion beast. Through a series of extraordinary transformations, Medusa had activated a hidden Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline, evolving into a Nine-Colored. Such talent, resolve, and fortune were rare.
If brought back and meticulously nurtured, Medusa could very well be a future high-level Saint, restoring the clan's former glory.
Therefore, hearing Medusa's query to Jiang Yun, she grew anxious. What had seemed a concrete agreement was now in jeopardy, causing her to feel a pang of frustration.
She dared not interrupt, instead gazing at Jiang Yun with unwarranted affection, mimicking a secluded noblewoman.
However, Jiang Yun wasn't swayed, internally admiring Medusa's captivating allure. His impulse to keep her beside him surged but was quickly suppressed.
Medusa, noting Jiang Yun's fleeting tenderness, beamed. Without waiting for his response, she turned to Snake Linger, "Grand Elder, please give me three days to prepare."
"Absolutely!" Snake Linger, overjoyed, tactfully retreated from the scene.
With Snake Linger gone, Medusa's eyes shone with warmth as she whispered to Jiang Yun, "I'm sorry. To grow faster and better assist you, I must leave for a while."
"I could help, you know, just as swiftly as the Heaven Swallowing Python Clan," Jiang Yun murmured, holding her softly yielding waist, his head nestled in her neck.
"I know, but I am Medusa, the Queen," Medusa's seductive eyes gleamed with determination. Her lips curled slightly, her boldness returning.
In an instant, the once congenial woman exuded the cold, resolute demeanor of Medusa, the terrorizing queen of the Jama Empire.
She was proud.
Unlike the compliant Qinglin and Xiaoyixian, who preferred staying by Jiang Yun's side, Medusa yearned to stand beside him as a peer, capable of significantly aiding him.
"I will bring back the entire Heaven Swallowing Python Clan for your imperial crown!" Medusa declared, her bold words cloaked in tenderness.
"My queen already is the most dazzling gem," Jiang Yun replied, his heart warmed by her vibrant beauty. He held her closer, gently leaning in to kiss her soft lips.
A flick of his sleeve, the door opened and closed, quietly sealing them in.
Their time together extended, lasting seven days instead of the planned three. Snake Linger, wise enough not to disturb them, waited patiently.
Once they emerged, Medusa affectionately murmured, "I'm ready. Thank you for waiting, Grand Elder," to which Snake Linger smiled, no intrusion noticed.