Chapter 37: Queen Medusa
In the vast desert, the yellow sand raged. A figure suddenly burst out of the sand, appearing on the surface. This figure, holding a blue lotus with blue flames gently rising from it, was none other than Xiao Tian.
"My disciple, do you plan to devour it directly now?" Yao Lao asked.
Xiao Tian replied slowly, "This is my first time devouring a Heavenly Flame, so I plan to weaken it a bit."
In the original story, even Queen Medusa, a peak Dou Huang, was heavily injured when she forcefully took the Heavenly Flame. During her evolution by devouring the Heavenly Flame, she almost died. Xiao Yan, the protagonist, survived devouring a Heavenly Flame as a Dou Shi due to his protagonist halo. Xiao Tian didn't have such a halo. Although his physical strength now surpassed a Dou Huang, his cultivation level was still low, and he didn't have treasures like the Blood Lotus Pill or Ice Spirit Cold Spring as Xiao Yan did.
For safety, Xiao Tian decided to exchange the Heavenly Flame with Queen Medusa for some Ice Spirit Cold Spring. Unlike the small bottle of Ice Spirit Cold Spring from Gu He, Queen Medusa had a small pond of it. Moreover, Queen Medusa would consume a lot of the Heavenly Flame's power during her evolution, making it safer for Xiao Tian to devour it later. If Queen Medusa survived, he might also get a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python as a pet.
"Weaken the Heavenly Flame?" Yao Lao didn't quite understand Xiao Tian's plan.
Xiao Tian said, "Master, please accompany me to the Snake-People Tribe."
"Alright."
With Yao Lao's power, they traveled swiftly and soon reached the center of the Tagore Desert. There stood a magnificent city, with armed snake-people guards patrolling the walls and dozens of black birds circling in the sky.
"Ka-ka-ka!"
The black birds immediately issued a warning upon seeing Xiao Tian. "Enemy attack!"
In an instant, all the snake-people guards raised their poison spears, ready for battle. However, Xiao Tian calmly released his aura. "Boom!"
A vast and overwhelming aura swept out like an awakening ancient dragon, carrying an irresistible pressure. Under this terrifying aura, all the snake-people turned pale and involuntarily prostrated themselves.
Suddenly, the space above the city wall distorted. In the next moment, a graceful figure with perfect curves appeared. This figure, dressed in an elegant purple robe, had a voluptuous and enchanting body, exuding a faint charm. Her long black hair flowed down her shoulders, and instead of legs, she had a purple snake tail that swayed seductively.
Xiao Tian's gaze swept over her nearly perfect figure and finally rested on her stunning face, his heart trembling slightly. Queen Medusa's beauty was unparalleled, only slightly less than Xun'er. However, Xun'er lacked the seductive allure and regal dignity that Queen Medusa possessed.
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing Queen Medusa, the snake-people guards knelt, their respectful voices piercing the sky. Queen Medusa's gaze turned serious as she looked at Xiao Tian. "Why has a human Dou Zong come to my Snake-People Tribe?"
"I want to make a deal with the Queen," Xiao Tian said slowly.
"Oh?" Queen Medusa's lips curved into a delicate smile. "What kind of deal?"
Xiao Tian revealed the blue lotus from behind his back. "Look at this, Queen."
Queen Medusa saw the blue lotus in his hand, with a lively blue flame dancing on it. "Green Lotus Core Flame!"
Queen Medusa exclaimed, having sought this Heavenly Flame for years, not expecting it to be delivered to her. "Indeed, it's the Green Lotus Core Flame," Xiao Tian confirmed. "I heard you have a lot of Ice Spirit Cold Spring. If the Queen gives me half of it, I will lend you this Green Lotus Core Flame."
Queen Medusa brushed her hair aside, her purple eyes filled with a mix of excitement and awe. After a moment of thought, she made a decision. "Alright, I agree. Follow me."
She flashed and headed towards the city, with Xiao Tian following closely. With Yao Lao's power, he wasn't worried about any tricks. They entered a grand temple and then a corridor leading underground. Soon, a small, clear lake appeared before them, with a tiny island at its center.
"This place has an anti-flight barrier. Even a Dou Wang would sink into the lake," Queen Medusa explained, unlocking the barrier with her hand signs. They entered the island, surrounded by lush bamboo and flowers. It was vibrant and beautiful. They walked along a path to an open area covered with small, shiny stones. Beside them was a sunken pool filled with crystalline water, shrouded in white mist. Even from a distance, Xiao Tian could feel the intense cold emanating from it.
"That is the Ice Spirit Cold Spring. You can take half of it," Queen Medusa offered.
"Thank you, Queen." Xiao Tian smiled, taking out several jade bottles to collect the cold spring water. After collecting half, he channeled his Dou Qi into the lotus, causing the light shield around the Green Lotus Core Flame to vanish.
"Swish!"
The blue flame immediately burst out, turning into a raging fire. Although not in the underground magma world, the Green Lotus Core Flame could still draw power from the environment, becoming a fierce blaze.
Xiao Tian said, "Queen Medusa, now that you've given me the Ice Spirit Cold Spring, the Heavenly Flame is yours to use for evolution."
Queen Medusa glanced at Xiao Tian, "It seems you come from a prestigious sect to know our Snake-People Tribe needs a Heavenly Flame for evolution."
"Such events are recorded," Xiao Tian replied.
Queen Medusa's eyes narrowed slightly. "Today, you will witness my breakthrough to Dou Zong!"
(End of Chapter)