Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Submit to meMedusa’s figure instantly appeared in front of the flying boat, blocking the space between Cao Ying and the four Elders.

Her face was like frost, and her voice was majestic: ”Stop! Grand Elder, these are this King’s honored guests; do not be rude!”

However, the Dou Qi around the four Elders remained surging. The Grand Elder, who led them, was a withered old woman.

The Grand Elder stared intently at Shen Wen and the others, speaking hoarsely: ”Your Majesty! Kui Xing has already reported that you are being coerced by these despicable humans!

Now they dare to step into the Sacred City, it’s simply too much!

With six Peak Dou Huangs of our clan here, what do we have to fear from them? We will definitely keep these scoundrels!”

Medusa was annoyed to hear that this was what Kui Xing had said. Kui Xing had indeed not taken her words to heart.

Kui Xing thought that adding the four Peak Dou Huangs from the clan would be enough to keep Shen Wen and the others.

She had witnessed Shen Wen’s terrifying strength, enduring Pill Lightning and defeating Kui Xing with his fist, and she knew even more about the formidable nature of the Pill Tower.

Even if they could achieve a tragic victory today with geographical advantage and numerical superiority, what then?

The Pill Tower’s thunderous wrath would be enough to doom the Snake-People Clan forever!

This was not a question of victory or defeat, but a choice of life or death!

”Coercion?” Cao Ying’s smile was mocking. The Green Lotus Core Flame leaping on her fingertips suddenly expanded, and the scorching heat distorted the air.

”Just you four old geezers?

This Young Miss has now reached an Eight-Star Dou Huang, and with an abnormal flame in hand, taking on two of you alone is no problem!

Add my husband and Sister Dan Chen, and today, let this Snake-People Tribes Sacred City try a new master!”

The killing intent and confidence in her words were undisguised. Her strength, which had soared after refining the Green Lotus Core Flame, gave her ample backing.

Precisely, she also wanted to test the power of the abnormal flame in combat.

Although Dan Chen did not speak, she quietly stepped forward, her Soul Power faintly locking onto one of the Elders, indicating her stance.

The atmosphere instantly became tense, with a great battle on the verge of breaking out.

”Grand Elder!” Medusa’s voice was urgent and resolute, ”Kui Xing’s information is incomplete!

They... are indeed here to help me purify my Bloodline and achieve a Breakthrough to Dou Zong!

This matter concerns the future of our clan, and it’s not what you imagine! This King will bear all consequences alone!

Now, immediately withdraw your Aura!”

”Purify Bloodline?” The four Elders simultaneously froze, their Aura involuntarily faltering, their faces filled with doubt and uncertainty.

This was completely different from the ”coercion” described by Kui Xing.

Seeing Medusa’s solemn and serious expression, it did not seem feigned.

The four Elders exchanged glances.

Finally, under the Grand Elder’s gaze, they slowly retracted their oppressive Aura, but the vigilance in their eyes remained undiminished.

Medusa secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Shen Wen and the others, saying: ”Everyone, please follow this King into the city.”

Shen Wen and the others left the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake on the flying boat.

Shen Wen and the others followed Medusa into the Snake-People Tribes Sacred City. The Snake-People guards along the way all looked at this rare group of humans with awe and curiosity.

The city’s architectural style was rugged and unique, imbued with an exotic charm.

Arriving at the Queen’s Grand Hall, after Medusa dismissed her attendants.

Medusa looked at Shen Wen impatiently, her purple eyes filled with a final glimmer of hope and unease: ”Shen Wen, the abnormal flame has been refined by Cao Ying. How exactly will your previous promise be fulfilled?

What price does this King, does my Snake-People Clan, need to pay?”

Shen Wen sat down calmly, his gaze meeting Medusa’s eyes, which were enough to captivate any man.

Without beating around the bush, he gave the answer directly, his voice clear and indifferent:

”It’s simple.”

”Submit to me.”

Medusa’s breath hitched abruptly, her chest heaving violently, and a raging inferno instantly ignited in her pale purple eyes.

”Shen Wen!”

She almost gritted her teeth as she roared, ”This King has exhausted all efforts to seek a Breakthrough.

It is to allow the Snake-People Clan to no longer depend on others and to leave this desert with dignity!

Now you want me to submit? This goes against my original intention!”

She suppressed the humiliation and anger that almost burst forth, her voice trembling to the extreme with suppression, as she stared intently at Shen Wen: ”If you find it amusing to toy with this King, you don’t have to go to such lengths!”

Shen Wen’s face showed no ripple.

He slowly rose, his steps unhurried as he approached Medusa, step by step, until they were close enough to feel each other’s presence.

His gaze was calm yet held an undeniable power, as he said faintly: ”Toying?

Medusa, calm down and think. For the Snake-People Clan, is submitting to me a loss, or an Opportunity?”

He ignored her instantly tense, battle-ready posture, and analyzed clearly: ”First, I can help you purify your Bloodline and achieve a Breakthrough to Dou Zong; this goal remains unchanged.

Second, the Snake-People Clan will receive the protection of the Pill Tower.

With this golden signboard, even if your entire clan migrates out of the Tagor Desert, which of the Four Great Empires—Jia Ma, Chu Yun, Mu Lan, or Luo Yan—would dare to provoke you easily?

Can they withstand the Pill Tower’s wrath?”

He leaned in slightly, closing the last bit of distance, his voice low with a deadly allure: ”What’s more, I myself am a Seventh-Rank Alchemist.

If word of this identity spread in the Central Plains, who knows how many Dou Huangs, or even those newly entering Dou Zong, would be willing to work for me.

The resources and power I possess far exceed your imagination here.”.

At this point, his tone suddenly became sharp and utterly direct: ”The reason I propose this condition.

Is because I value the potential of that ancient Bloodline within you, and the heights it might reach in the future.

To speak bluntly.”

He paused, his gaze sweeping over her pale and stubborn face, his tone understated yet heavy as a thousand pounds: ”Even with five Peak Dou Huangs, what value do your Snake-People Clan hold for me?

If I merely wanted to find strong fighters, would the Central Plains lack them?”

These merciless words were like a cold, sharp sword.

Instantly piercing through all of Medusa’s anger and defenses, leaving her frozen in place, her mind greatly shaken.

Seeing this, Cao Ying’s lips curled slightly.

She appropriately stepped forward, intimately linking her arm with Shen Wen’s, her tone carrying a hint of natural arrogance: ”My husband is absolutely right.

If not for valuing your potential, why would we waste so many words here with you?

Such conditions are an Opportunity that countless factions would beg for but never receive.”.

Medusa suddenly looked at Cao Ying, then turned back to Shen Wen, whose expression was indifferent but whose eyes were deep. Her tightly bitten lower lip tasted faintly of blood.

She had to admit, although Shen Wen’s words were harsh, every single one hit the mark.

Refusal meant the clan would continue to struggle for survival in this harsh land, with a long and arduous road ahead.

Acceptance, though losing temporary dignity, could exchange for an unprecedented vast future and a solid backing for the entire clan.

A huge conflict tore at her heart, the pride of a queen clashing fiercely with her responsibility to her clan.

Dan Chen, who had been quietly observing, also spoke softly, her tone gentle: ”Queen Medusa, Brother Shen Wen always keeps his word.

This might just be... an Opportunity for the Snake-People Clan to break free from its predicament.”.

Medusa closed her eyes, took a long, deep breath, her slender fingers trembling slightly from the effort.

When she opened her eyes again, although there was still struggle in their depths, there was more heaviness.

She looked directly at Shen Wen, ”If this King... agrees.

How will you ensure your promise? And how will you settle my Snake-People Clan?”

Shen Wen knew she was wavering.

”Specific details can naturally be discussed in detail. But before that.”

He locked onto her gaze, pressing on without allowing evasion: ”Medusa, I need your clear answer.

Are you willing to represent the Snake-People Clan and submit to me?”