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

Settle the snake peopleThe flying boat slowly descended upon the Sacred Palace in the center of the canyon basin.

The Four Great Elders of the Snake-People Clan and the commander Kui Xing, having already received the news, were waiting there with a group of elites.

Upon seeing Shen Wen and the others step off the flying boat, especially Cai Lin, who was being carefully supported by Shen Wen and whose abdomen already showed a distinct curve, the eyes of the several Elders immediately erupted with joyful radiance.

”Your Majesty!”

The Four Great Elders hurriedly stepped forward to bow. Their burning gazes were fixed on Cai Lin’s abdomen. Elder Yin Shi was so excited that his voice trembled, ”Heaven bless our clan! The Queen is pregnant; the Snake-People Clan has an heir!”

The Grand Elder’s rugged face was also glowing with excitement: ”According to our clan’s traditions, the first child conceived from the Queen’s own Bloodline must be a baby girl. She will inherit the name and power of ’Medusa’ and become the new King of our clan! This is a great joy!”

The other three Elders also nodded repeatedly, their gazes toward Cai Lin filled with gratification and reverence.

Looking at Shen Wen again, the slight barrier and discomfort originally caused by being forced to submit had now mostly dissipated.

Replacing it was a sense of closeness and acceptance, as if treating him as ”one of their own.”

Especially when they learned from Cai Lin’s brief words that Shen Wen not only possessed profound cultivation but had also innovated upon their clan’s ”heavenly soul blood fusion pill” to create a Medicinal Pill with even better effects, this acceptance transformed into heartfelt admiration and gratitude.

Being able to put so much effort into the Queen and the future heir, and possessing such superb methods, this ”Prince Consort” Your Highness had truly gained their acceptance.

However, when Shen Wen mentioned that he was about to take Cai Lin to the Central Plains, the joy on the Elders’ faces was immediately replaced by worry.

”Your Majesty is pregnant; would it be too strenuous to travel such a long distance to the Central Plains at this time?” The Grand Elder spoke first, his tone filled with concern. ”It would be better to remain in the clan for the time being. It will not be too late to set off after the little Queen is born safely.”

”That’s right. The Central Plains is far away and the environment is unfamiliar; it is not as stable as the clan,” the Second Elder chimed in.

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin turned her purple eyes toward Shen Wen.

Shen Wen gently held her hand and said calmly to the Elders: ”I understand your concerns. However, this trip to the Central Plains is not merely for travel or settling down. There is an Opportunity in the Central Plains that might help Cai Lin’s Bloodline advance further. It will be greatly beneficial to both her and the child. Now is the perfect time to go.”

”The Bloodline advancing further?” The Four Great Elders looked at each other, shock and hesitation flashing in their eyes.

The Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python was already the Supreme of the Snake-People Clan. If it could advance further... what kind of sight would that be?

Shen Wen continued: ”Moreover, the Pill Tower in the Central Plains is the Holy Land for Alchemists on the continent. Resources gather there, and talented people emerge in succession. Cai Lin will receive the best care and protection there, which is far beyond what the Northwest can compare to.”

When the Pill Tower was mentioned, the Elders fell silent.

Although they had lived in the Northwest for a long time, they had heard of the Pill Tower’s illustrious reputation. It was a behemoth that even Dou Zuns and Dou Shengs had to treat with courtesy. Its foundation and resources were indeed not something that the Snake-People Clan, living in a corner, could compare to.

If the Queen could give birth safely under the protection of the Pill Tower, it was undoubtedly the best choice.

Thinking of the new King in Cai Lin’s womb who concerned the future of the Snake-People Clan, and then thinking of the unfathomable Pill Tower background and strength behind Shen Wen, the Elders finally exchanged a glance and nodded slowly.

The Grand Elder took a deep breath and spoke on behalf of everyone: ”Since it is for the Opportunity and safety of the Queen and the future little Queen, we... will no longer stop you. We only hope that Your Highness, the Prince Consort, will ensure the Queen’s safety.”

Shen Wen nodded solemnly: ”Rest assured, I will protect Cai Lin and my child with my life.”

”My daughter will naturally return here when the time comes to inherit the position of Medusa.”

This was what he had promised Cai Lin, and naturally, he would not go back on his word.

The matter was thus settled.

Next came the intensive preparation of selecting the Snake-People Clan elites to accompany them to the Central Plains, as well as arranging matters for those remaining in the clan territory.

After settling the internal affairs of the Snake-People Clan and finalizing the list of personnel heading to the Central Plains, Shen Wen did not set off immediately.

He went alone, once again deep into the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

The Amethyst Winged Lion King and several other Demonic Beast kings were quickly found by Shen Wen.

Toward this human powerhouse who had once crushed them with absolute strength and later left Medicinal Pills to aid them, the beast kings felt complicated emotions; awe still remained.

Shen Wen did not engage in unnecessary pleasantries and directly distributed a batch of Medicinal Pills suitable for Demonic Beasts to them.

The quality of the Medicinal Pills was exceptional, which would be of great benefit to them in breaking through their Bloodline shackles and advancing their cultivation.

”There were many offenses in the past; these Medicinal Pills are a compensation, and also a token of my sincerity.”

Shen Wen’s voice was calm, ”The Magical Beast Mountain Range is adjacent to the Snake-People Clan. In the days to come, I hope you all can live in peace and not disturb each other. Of course,”

He shifted his tone slightly, his gaze sweeping over the beast kings, ”If there are any thoughts that shouldn’t be there, the consequences... you know.”

He used both kindness and severity, giving a carrot after the stick. The beast kings hurriedly lowered their high heads and let out low roars to show their submission and gratitude.

They understood that this was a warning and also a drawing of boundaries.

With these Medicinal Pills and Shen Wen’s deterrence, maintaining peace with the Snake-People Clan was not a bad thing for them.

Moreover, they had already felt that this existence, who was originally only a Dou Huang, had now become a powerhouse who made them tremble just by a single glance.

After handling this matter, Shen Wen looked toward the direction of the Jia Ma Empire capital but did not go there.

The complex forces and social interactions there had been fully entrusted to Hai Bodong to manage and maintain, and he had left behind enough Medicinal Pill resources as capital for Hai Bodong’s activities.

At that time, the Mittel Family led by Hai Bodong, plus the Jia Nan Academy and the Heavenly Serpent Mansion,

would be enough to ensure the Snake-People Clan had no worries in this Northwest Continent. In itself, if it weren’t for the Hall of Souls needing to collect Souls, the Northwest Continent would be considered the countryside from the perspective of the Central Plains.

Very few powerhouses would come here.

Returning to the Snake-People Clan valley, the departure team had already assembled.

On the Snake-People Clan’s side, Commander Kui Xing led fifty fierce Dou Wang-level Snake-People warriors, forming the core of the guards.

Among the eight leaders, Yue Mei, who was meticulous and good at handling internal affairs and diplomacy; Yan Ci, who was brave in battle and could charge to the front; as well as Mo Ba Si, whose personality was relatively steady and could coordinate all parties; plus Hua She Er, who was originally Cai Lin’s personal guard captain and loyal, the four Dou Wangs would follow them to the Central Plains.

In addition, there were over a hundred Dou Ling-level Snake-People elites as accompanying personnel.

This team did not have a huge number of people, but the quality was extremely high, sufficient to deal with most risks of settling down later.

Everything was ready, and the massive flying boat rose into the sky again, carrying everyone toward one of the space passage portals from the Northwest Continent to the Central Plains.

Compared to when only three people came to the Northwest before, the number returning this time was vast.