Chapter 605: Crafting a Puppet
The space distorted, and the two figures appeared at the bottom of the Nine Nethers. Xiao Ze's energy easily isolated the surrounding chill, while Medusa, as a Nine-Colored Devouring Python, thrived even more in this environment. After all, the fact that the Seven-Colored Devouring Python could build a lair at the bottom of the Nine Nethers suggested that this environment was particularly suitable for their survival.
Exchanging a glance, the two soared upwards through the Nine Nethers. With their current strength, their speed was exceptionally fast. Moments later, they broke through the dark yellow waters.
"What's next?" Medusa asked, standing next to Xiao Ze, her jade hand resting on the hilt of a nine-colored longsword at her waist, ready to draw it should any danger threaten Xiao Ze.
"Relax, no need to be so tense," Xiao Ze commented, noticing Medusa still maintained her usual vigilant stance. "With our current relationship, you just need to comfortably assume the role of the leader of the Heaven Alliance. There's no need for you to continue acting as a guard."
"Besides, with my current strength, there are very few on the Dou Qi Continent who pose a lethal threat to me." Hearing Xiao Ze mention the role of leader of the Heaven Alliance, Medusa's cheeks flushed slightly. Xiao Ze took Medusa's hand from the sword hilt, saying earnestly, "Once the situation stabilizes, I will organize the grandest wedding for you across the continent!"
Hearing Xiao Ze include "you all" in his statement, Medusa's eyes flickered but she said nothing. After all, even compared to Xun'er, and certainly compared to Qing Lin—who had always been by Xiao Ze's side—Medusa felt a bit lesser.
"Giving my heart and soul to you was my choice, and I don't regret it," Medusa declared, placing her other hand over the one Xiao Ze was holding, clasping his hand tightly. "But if you get too flirtatious, don't blame me for not being nice!"
Xiao Ze coughed awkwardly and replied, "That won't happen." Seeing Xiao Ze's embarrassed look, Medusa smiled, her tongue teasingly licking her red lips, filled with extreme allure. "If that happens, I'll drain you dry first and see if you still have the energy to flirt!"
Shaking his head with a laugh at Medusa's bold words, Xiao Ze suggested, "Let's stop by the Dark Serpent Vein first to speak with Yaoming. It wouldn't be right to leave without saying goodbye."
Medusa nodded, her demeanor now much more relaxed and carefree. Seeing this change in Medusa, Xiao Ze was pleased. Previously, because Medusa's reason for staying by his side was as a guard, he couldn't say much. But now that their relationship had evolved, it no longer seemed appropriate for her to continue in that role. Moreover, maintaining such a tense stance all the time would sap the joy from their lives.
Leaving the Nine Nethers, Xiao Ze did not rush back to the Dark Serpent Vein but instead took Medusa on a leisurely flight. Along the way, he briefed Medusa on the events that had occurred during her seclusion. As they approached the Dark Serpent Vein, Yaoming sensed their presence and flew out from the temple to greet them.
"Greetings, Lord Xiao Ze! Greetings, Miss Medusa!" "I sensed earlier that Medusa had ended her seclusion. It was quite sudden, and I didn't have time to inform Clan Leader Yaoming. I hope you understand," Xiao Ze explained with a smile.
Yaoming hurriedly shook his head, "Lord Xiao Ze, you are free to come and go as you please, no need to inform me. Also, thanks to the extra time, the Nine Nether Dark Python clan has gathered a considerable amount of heavenly materials and treasures for you to choose from."
Saying this, Yaoming handed over a jade slip to Xiao Ze. "Then I will not be polite," Xiao Ze accepted the jade slip, his soul sense delving into it, and a flood of information about the vast collection of materials gathered by the Nine Nether Dark Python clan poured into his mind. Despite past upheavals, the clan's resources were impressively abundant.
Xiao Ze saw many materials he needed. As a high-level alchemist revered by many, he genuinely required a vast amount of heavenly materials and treasures. Combining the resources of the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan and the Nine Nether Dark Python clan would indeed significantly accelerate his progress in developing the Hunyuan Twelve Pills.
Xiao Ze stayed with the Nine Nether Dark Python clan for a few days, allowing them to better understand the situation with the Pill Alliance. Meanwhile, Xiao Ze contacted Medicine Elder using the roots of the Origin Tree. When Medicine Elder learned that Xiao Ze had brought another powerful force into the Pill Alliance, he was overjoyed. He had already witnessed the strength of the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan—four Dou Saints guarding the headquarters of the Pill Alliance. If at the founding stage of the Pill Alliance, four veteran Dou Saints had joined, they would have surpassed the top power of the Pill Alliance. Even now, the addition of four veteran Dou Saints was a significant boost, ensuring continuous victories for the Pill Alliance in the war against the Soul Alliance.
Knowing about the Nine Nether Dark Python clan's joining, Medicine Elder was naturally very welcoming. Although the number of Dou Saints from the Nine Nether Dark Python clan might not match that of the Taixu Ancient Dragon clan, they were still a formidable force not to be underestimated. Moreover, Xiao Ze had also eliminated the clan leader and many strong members of the Sky Demon Phoenix clan, significantly weakening an ally of the Soul Hall. This development further widened the gap between the Soul Alliance and the Pill Alliance.
Although Xiao Ze had seldom returned to the Pill Alliance since its founding, his help was enormous. After settling the matter of the Nine Nether Dark Python clan joining the Pill Alliance, Xiao Ze no longer lingered.
Taking Medusa, he headed towards the endless void's Void Lightning Pool. Next, he planned to craft the body of the Northern Dragon King and then use the Black Demon Lightning to temper it thoroughly.
Outside the Void Lightning Pool, Medusa felt slightly uncomfortable in the presence of the intensely masculine thunderous energy. Xiao Ze, holding Medusa's hand, noticed her discomfort and smiled. "No need to force yourself, go back to Ancient Dragon Island."
"The Ancient Dragon Island has been completely renewed, and besides, you haven't seen Ziyan for a long time. You could catch up with her." "As for the crafting, I'll handle it quickly."
Although Medusa had reached the Dou Saint realm, her body still flowed with the blood of magical beasts, naturally fearing and disliking thunder. Moreover, Xiao Ze was planning to delve deep into the Void Lightning Pool, a place rife with Black Demon Lightning. Medusa could resist ordinary thunder, but not the effects of Black Demon Lightning.
Thus, Xiao Ze didn't want to force Medusa and suggested she return to Ancient Dragon Island to catch up with Ziyan. Medusa, seeing the care in Xiao Ze's eyes, felt a warmth in her heart and nodded with a smile. "Then I'll go to Ancient Dragon Island and wait for your return with Ziyan."
Xiao Ze watched Medusa's figure leave, then plunged into the Void Lightning Pool. Taking out the body of the Northern Dragon King, he began the process of crafting a puppet.
(End of Chapter)