[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission and obtaining the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the Strange Flame Ranking. The reward is the Burning Technique.]
A mechanical voice from the system echoed in Jiang Cheng's mind. Simultaneously, a complete version of the Burning Technique appeared in his storage ring.
Medusa Queen stepped forward, gazing at the strange flame in Jiang Cheng's hand, and softly asked, "You have obtained the strange flame. Can you fulfill the final agreement?"
Jiang Cheng stored the strange flame in the system. If he placed it in his storage ring, its energy would be enough to devour everything inside.
He certainly wouldn't do something so foolish.
Queen Medusa's pupils contracted, and she subconsciously asked, "Where's the Strange Flame?"
"It's in a safe place, of course," Jiang Cheng replied calmly, then added, "I'll find the medicinal herbs for your advancement to Dou Zong within a year. You can rest assured about that."
Hearing this, Queen Medusa thought she had been deceived. Enraged, she grabbed Jiang Cheng's collar and shouted, "Are you playing me?!"
"When did I say I was playing you?"
Jiang Cheng gently pushed Queen Medusa's right hand away and replied softly, "Advancing to Dou Zong isn't difficult, it's just that the required medicinal herbs are a bit hard to come by. But since I promised you I'd get them within a year, I naturally won't break my promise."
"Why should I believe you?"
Queen Medusa's eyes reddened, and a few drops of moisture welled up in her bright pupils. She had suffered so much to become a Dou Zong, and now, to break through the Dou Huang barrier, she was willing to give up the Strange Flame, only to be told she had to wait another year.
Seeing Medusa's determined expression, Jiang Cheng shook his head. He asked himself honestly; he had never intended to deceive Medusa. The pain of being burned by the Strange Flame required immense resolve.
Moreover, she ultimately failed to devour the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, only managing to advance to the Dou Zong realm by activating the Seven-Colored Devouring Python bloodline.
Therefore, all her efforts ultimately amounted to nothing more than a wedding dress for that man.
Seeing this, Jiang Cheng had no choice but to do the same. He immediately cut his finger, a drop of golden blood falling from it.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jiang Cheng immediately projected the falling blood into Queen Medusa's mouth, the dense power flowing like a surging river.
Not only that, the blood transformed into an incomparably violent energy that suddenly swept over her.
At the same time, Queen Medusa sensed something was wrong; her entire body visibly emitted bursts of golden light, followed by excruciating pain. Medusa lay on the ground, letting out a shrill scream.
All the powerful members of the Snake-People tribe heard this agonizing scream. Yue Mei, worried, wanted to rush forward, but was blocked by Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.
A thick golden light burst forth, its surging power sweeping across the depths of the Tagor Desert like a raging torrent.
"Without my permission, none of you will pass,"
the Yin Shi Elder roared, his eyes contorted with rage. "Hai Bodong, we've severed all ties. Do you still wish to face the Snake-People's punishment?!"
"Or do you want to repeat the same mistake and perish with the Snake-People?"
Ice Emperor Hai Bodong glanced at the ground beneath him. Although he didn't know what Jiang Cheng was doing inside, since he had come here with him, he had no intention of letting the Snake-People interfere with his plans.
As several ice dragons emerged from the void, the Ice Emperor's eyes turned icy blue. "I don't believe I will perish here today, and I've never felt so refreshed!"
In an instant, the world changed color, yellow sand rose, and a heavy snow began to fall in the scorching desert.
The eight leaders of the Snake-People tribe had all assumed attack stances. The Queen's fate was unknown, and now their path was blocked by the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong. Only by eliminating him could they save Her Majesty!
The Grand Elder of the Underworld roared almost madly, "Kill him!"
"You're courting death!"
...
In the very center of the island, the golden light emanating from Queen Medusa gradually dimmed.
The giant snake lying on the ground suddenly vanished, replaced by a woman of breathtaking beauty!
A colorful dress outlined her stunningly curvaceous figure, utterly alluring. Her face was also extremely seductive, her phoenix eyes sparkling with captivating charm, and her voice added to the allure.
However, what was breathtaking was that the woman before them was practically naked. The fiery energy generated by Jiang Cheng's blood had burned her clothes to ashes, and with a gentle breeze, they were completely exposed.
Queen Medusa awoke from her unconsciousness and, seeing herself naked, immediately curled up, covering her private parts with her hands.
"What have you done to me!" Jiang Cheng exclaimed.
He took out a clean set of clothes from his storage ring and covered Queen Medusa with them, saying, "The essence and blood of a Dou Sheng expert are incredibly powerful. It's enough to allow you to evolve into a human form and simultaneously activate the bloodline of the ancient demonic beast, the Seven-Colored Devouring Python, within you. Although it won't allow you to directly break through to the Dou Zong realm, it'll be considered a half-step Dou Zong."
"Only when you completely become human will you have a chance to break through to the Dou Zong realm."
Queen Medusa looked at her long, slender legs and quickly put on the clothes. Her figure was similar to Jiang Cheng's, and the clothes fit her perfectly.
"I never expected your blood to have such effects. I was truly surprised." Queen Medusa simply smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes. "However, I don't like dressing as a man. Let's go back quickly. I need to change into my own clothes."
Jiang Cheng nodded. It was time to go out, otherwise Hai Bodong would probably be beaten to death by the eight leaders of the Snake-People Clan. After a fierce battle,
Hai
Bodong was clearly exhausted. He crashed to the ground, his ice halberd broken, and he looked extremely disheveled. He cursed,
"Jiang Cheng, you bastard, you'd better give me plenty of pills after this is over, or I'll feel guilty for risking my life to protect you."
Seeing the Ice Emperor injured, Mobas grinned arrogantly. He flew a hundred meters into the air like a spring, his two large cleavers like Noxian guillotines, immediately slashing towards the Ice Emperor's body.
"Shut up."
But at that moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.
A figure suddenly appeared in front of Hai Bodong, casually extending his right hand to block Mobas's fatal blow!
Mobas's expression changed drastically. Before he could react, he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, tracing a perfect arc in the air before crashing smoothly to the ground,
kicking up a cloud of dust.
"You cunning human!" Elder Yin Shi glared at Mobas at his feet, gritting his teeth in anger, wishing he could loosen this human's muscles right now.
(End of Chapter)