Battle Through the Heavens: Beauties Abound Starting with Yunlan and Her Disciples

69: Section 69With a flick of her finger, the wisp of Dou Qi submerged into the center of Qing Lin’s forehead.

”This is a wisp of my protective Dou Qi, left within your body. If you encounter danger, it will keep you safe.”

Yun Ziyi said indifferently. Although her tone was flat, the concern contained within it was evident.

Big Sister Ziyi.

Qing Lin felt the warmth emanating from her forehead, as well as the terrifying power contained within that Dou Qi, and her heart filled with a sense of security.

The three sisters had all expressed their warmest welcome and acceptance of her in their own unique ways.

Without the slightest hesitation, without a shred of reluctance, there was only sincere, family-like warmth.

Qing Lin’s heart was completely melted.

Finally, everyone’s gaze fell upon the man who had been watching all of this unfold with a gentle smile from the very beginning.

Qing Lin also raised her head and looked at Yun Xiancheng.

Her heart beat rapidly, and her cheeks flushed red with excitement and happiness.

She knew that, by all rights, she should be waiting for her master’s final ”confirmation” or instructions at this moment. But...

After feeling the unreserved love of her sisters, an unprecedented surge of courage and impulse instantly flooded her entire being!

She did not want to wait any longer!

She wanted to respond to this warmth in her own way and express her feelings at this moment!

Under the slightly surprised gazes of everyone, Qing Lin suddenly stepped forward, stood on tiptoe, closed her eyes, and pressed her soft, slightly cool lips firmly against Yun Xiancheng’s!

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The wind and sand seemed to have ceased their clamor as well.

The moment their lips met, a wondrous sensation spread between them.

Yun Xiancheng was slightly stunned, and then a knowing smile appeared in his eyes.

He did not push her away, but instead gently responded to this innocent yet bold kiss.

At that very moment, the surrounding scene began to undergo a wondrous, dream-like transformation—

The dazzling sun, hanging high in the sky, seemed to be veiled by a layer of soft gauze, gradually transforming into the warm, hazy afterglow of the setting sun spilling through a window, or perhaps... the flickering halo of candlelight.

The rough, scorching yellow sand underfoot became soft and elastic to the touch, as if she were stepping onto a thick carpet, or perhaps... a smooth, cool wooden floor.

The whistling gale, carrying the scent of sand, gradually softened in her ears, becoming low and gentle, like melodious music drifting from afar, or perhaps... the sweet warbling of a nightingale outside the window, or... the soft crackle of a fireplace within the room.

Qing Lin sensed her sisters’ gazes, filled with tenderness and anticipation.

They circled around her, and at the same time, crowded around Yun Xiancheng—her husband.

A faint, stinging sensation flared, only to be replaced by pleasure.

Qing Lin gripped Yun Xiancheng’s hand tightly with both of hers, fingers interlaced, unwilling to let go.

A few tears of happiness escaped the corners of the young girl’s eyes, and Yun Xiancheng leaned down to kiss away the tear tracks.

138 How did you sneak in!?

”No... you people, how on earth did you sneak into my main camp without me even noticing?!.”

Inside the main camp of the Charming Snake Tribe, the atmosphere was heavy and strange.

The current chief of this tribe was the enchanting snake woman whose cultivation had already reached the Dou Huang Realm—Yue Mei.

At this moment, she was in an extremely humiliating posture, bound tightly by several energy ropes shimmering with purple light.

She was suspended from the crossbeam of her own tent, like a rather disheveled ”ornament” swaying slightly in the air.

She watched the man below, accompanied by four women, acting as if they were on an outing, playing around in a relaxed and carefree manner.

Two little girls, led by a young girl, were ransacking her tent for treasures.

She tilted her head back, glaring down at the purple-haired woman who was sitting leisurely on the tribal chief’s throne that should have belonged to her.

Her voice sounded somewhat sharp from anger: ”A dignified Dou Huang expert! To be so shameless! Using such means to bully those weaker than you, what kind of hero are you!”

On the throne, Yun Ziyi reclined lazily.

Upon hearing this, she merely glanced at her indifferently, without the slightest ripple of emotion:

”If you utter another word, I will hand you over to my husband to enjoy, and reluctantly let you serve as a maid in his bedchamber.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the scolding that Yue Mei had intended to continue became stuck in her throat.

Her face turned alternating shades of green and white, and in the end, she closed her mouth in humiliation.

She did not doubt for a moment that the purple-haired woman before her was capable of both saying and doing exactly that.

”Alright, Ziyi, do not frighten her.”

Yun Xiancheng spoke up at the right moment, wearing a ”righteous” expression on his face: ”You know that I have always disdained using forced means.”

”Oh? Is that so?” Yun Ziyi laughed softly upon hearing this, turning her head with infinite charm.

She actually reached out her slender, jade-like fingers in front of everyone, gently lifting Yun Xiancheng’s chin.

Her beautiful purple eyes flashed with a playful light as she whispered:

”Then, my dear husband, do explain: last time in the bedchamber, who was it that lifted my legs onto his shoulders?”

”Pfft—!”

Hanging in mid-air, Yue Mei nearly spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing such explicit and bold flirting!

She only felt her body swaying uncontrollably in the air, and in her heart, ten thousand grass-mud horses were galloping past!

Dammit!

She, the dignified Chief of the Charming Snake Tribe, had actually been cornered in her own home, hung up like a hanged ghost, and forced to watch this pair of ”shameless lovers” flirting as if no one else were present?!

What on earth has happened to this world?!

Does her name, Yue Mei, actually contain the character ”Mei” (charming), or are the man and woman before her the truly ”charming” ones?

And... legs carried on shoulders. What... exactly what kind of feeling is that?

An absurd thought flashed through Yue Mei’s mind.

It was truly difficult for this beautiful Chief of the Snake-People Clan.

For a race born without legs, how could she possibly imagine what it was like to experience that kind of human intimacy, filled with the entanglement of limbs?

Yun Xiancheng was somewhat embarrassed by Yun Ziyi’s sudden ”revelation.”

He coughed twice and took the opportunity to stroke her smooth purple hair, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness.

”Even when fooling around, there should be limits in front of outsiders. Was it necessary to say such private things?”

Yun Xiancheng’s gaze then returned to the suspended Yue Mei, his expression regaining its calm and composure.

”Chief Yue Mei, our visit this time was rather abrupt, but we are not here to stir up trouble.”

He spoke slowly, his tone peaceful yet possessing an inherent air of authority:

”Rather, we hope that through you, we can reach a mutually beneficial cooperation agreement with Her Majesty, the Queen of your tribe.”

”Cooperation?!”

Yue Mei, upon hearing this, acted as if she had just heard the biggest joke in the world.

She swung her body, causing the ropes to emit a ”creaking” sound.

”Is this how you talk about cooperation? By first tying up the host and hanging them, and then usurping their home?”

She twisted her body, striking a defiant posture, preferring death over submission.

”Personally, I believe,” Yun Xiancheng said, unbothered by her mockery, his face still bearing a faint smile, ”that this method might be more efficient.”

He paused for a moment before continuing:

”The fact that we could so easily subdue a Dou Wang like you is proof enough that we possess sufficient strength. And this strength proves that we have the ability to provide tangible help to your Snake-People Tribe.”

”Bah! Stop spouting such arrogant nonsense!”

Yue Mei snorted coldly, her face full of defiance.

”Our Queen is a supreme existence at the Peak Dou Huang Realm! With our eight major tribes, we strike fear across the desert! What could you possibly help us with?”

Her tone was filled with reverence and confidence in Queen Medusa:

”Even if an ordinary Dou Huang expert dared to invade our tribe’s territory, under Her Majesty’s leadership, we would certainly ensure they never leave alive!”

”Oh?” Upon hearing Yue Mei’s words, Yun Xiancheng’s smile deepened, and a knowing light flashed in his eyes.

”Peak Dou Huang... indeed, that is very strong.”

He nodded, but his tone shifted abruptly, ”But as far as I know, your Medusa Protagonist has recently obtained the Heavenly Flame, right?”

Upon hearing these words, Yue Mei’s expression changed drastically!

Yun Xiancheng seemed not to notice her reaction and continued speaking in a measured, unhurried tone, confident and assured:

”Given the Medusa Protagonist’s Realm and ambition, there can only be one purpose for obtaining this Heavenly Flame—to shatter the shackles of her bloodline, evolve herself, and attempt to break through the bottleneck that has plagued her for years, stepping into the higher Dou Zong Realm, right?”

He watched Yue Mei’s increasingly ugly expression and continued to apply pressure.

”However… the Snake-People Clan is naturally Yin-aligned. Yet the Heavenly Flame is the most Yang and rigid force in heaven and earth. To forcibly refine and absorb such violent Yang Fire Energy with a Yin-cold body is an act against the heavens, a gamble with nine deaths and one life!”

”If, during the Medusa Protagonist’s incredibly dangerous evolution process, at her most vulnerable and critical moment… an external enemy were to suddenly invade.”

Yun Xiancheng deliberately drew out his tone, his gaze sharp as he stared at Yue Mei: ”For example, if that Sixth-Grade Alchemist from the Jiama Empire were to arrive at this moment, bringing a Dou Huang expert with him.”

”Not to mention whether you can withstand such a combined attack without the Medusa Protagonist to hold the fort. Just consider… if your Medusa Protagonist were to suffer a backlash from the Heavenly Flame because of this.”

”Stop… stop talking!”

Yun Xiancheng’s words struck Yue Mei’s heart like a heavy hammer!

She could no longer maintain her composure; all color drained from her face, and her eyes flickered with unconcealable fear. She hurriedly spoke, her voice trembling slightly, attempting to stop Yun Xiancheng from continuing.

She was terrified!

She was completely terrified by Yun Xiancheng’s incredibly accurate intelligence and his logical yet deadly deduction! In this world, intelligence itself is a powerful force!

And the information possessed by this seemingly young man before her far exceeded her imagination, making her feel a chill that emanated from the depths of her soul!

”I… I can… agree to introduce you to meet the Medusa Protagonist.”

Under immense fear and pressure, Yue Mei finally relented, her tone strained: ”But… but whether or not to cooperate with you in the end must… must be decided by the Medusa Protagonist herself!”

”Very good.” Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Yun Xiancheng nodded in satisfaction.

He flicked his finger, and the purple energy rope binding Yue Mei dissipated at the sound.

Yue Mei fell from mid-air, stumbling a few steps before steadying herself. She looked at Yun Xiancheng with lingering fear, her eyes complex. She knew that she was permanently coated in deadly poison, and ordinary people would die upon touching her.

But the man had approached her without being affected at all. Yun Xiancheng smiled and extended his hand, walking toward Yue Mei.

”Then, Chief Yue Mei,” his smile was gentle and sincere, as if he were not the same person who had been pressing step-by-step and speaking with such malicious intent just moments ago, ”I hope our future cooperation will be pleasant.”

He took Yue Mei’s cold, slightly trembling hand and shook it gently.

139 Medusa Protagonist

”Your proposal is indeed quite good.”

Deep within the royal palace of the Snake-People Holy City, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified. The Medusa Protagonist sat high upon a magnificent throne.

Her figure was graceful, and a massive snake tail shimmering with a purple luster wound down from the edge of the throne, swaying gently and stretching for several meters, almost covering the smooth floor.

A thin veil covered the lower half of her peerless face, revealing only a pair of phoenix eyes that were long, charming, yet contained endless majesty.

At this moment, she was resting her chin on one hand, leaning lazily against the throne’s armrest, her gaze calmly examining the three figures standing below—Yun Xiancheng, Xiao Yan, and that purple-haired woman with an equally powerful aura.

Her gaze first fell upon Yun Ziyi: ”You… are a magical beast in human form, right?”

”Yes.” Yun Ziyi raised her head, meeting the Medusa Protagonist’s scrutinizing gaze, and introduced herself neither humbly nor arrogantly, ”Yun Ziyi, my true form is the Amethyst Winged Lion King.”

”I do have some history with the Medusa Protagonist.”

The so-called ”history” was not deep at all; magical beasts of different species have no relationship! But saying such polite officialese wouldn’t cost her anything.

”That scoundrel Pill King Gu He has wolfish ambitions and has long coveted the Heavenly Flame. This time, as I intend to borrow the power of the Heavenly Flame to refine my bloodline and break through my bottleneck, he will certainly seize this opportunity to gather manpower, come to harass us, and even attempt to plunder my clan’s sacred object.”

The Medusa Protagonist’s voice was cold and pleasant, like jade beads falling onto a plate, yet it carried a sense of majesty.

She slowly ”slid” down from the throne, her massive snake tail moving silently across the floor, eventually stopping in front of Yun Ziyi. With an equal posture, she continued:

”For the Lion King to come uninvited at this critical moment and be willing to lend me a hand, this gesture is like providing charcoal in snowy weather; Medusa is deeply grateful.”

”Your Majesty is too kind.” Yun Ziyi nodded slightly, ”For us, this matter is merely a case of each getting what they need.”

She extended her hand toward Xiao Yan, who was standing gracefully beside her, and explained: ”My little sister here is in need of the Heavenly Flame to aid her cultivation and lay a foundation. As her older sister, I naturally have to plan a little more for her.”

”Little sister?” Upon hearing this, the Medusa Protagonist finally cast her gaze toward Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan, who had been standing quietly to the side. Previously, she had assumed these two were human servants or juniors brought by Yun Ziyi and hadn’t paid them much attention.

Now, hearing Yun Ziyi call this human girl, who appeared to have only the cultivation of a Dou Master, ”little sister,” she couldn’t help but feel a bit of curiosity. Interesting.

A powerful magical beast Dou Huang actually calls a human girl with shallow cultivation ”sister”? There seem to be quite a few intriguing stories hidden within this.

The Medusa Protagonist’s interest in this group grew even stronger. However, she also knew that now was not the appropriate time to probe into others’ privacy. She composed herself, returned her gaze to Yun Ziyi, and said with a solemn tone:

”Since the Lion Lord is willing to guard the path for my clan and help me overcome this tribulation, then, besides the conditions we previously agreed upon…” She paused and threw out a highly tempting bargaining chip:

”After this matter is concluded, regardless of whether my evolution is successful, the Lion King will be the second king of my Snake-People Clan! Your status will be second only to mine, receiving the worship of my entire clan and sharing in the glory!”

The Medusa Protagonist’s decision to offer this empty title of ”second king” was well-intentioned.

If she succeeded in her evolution and reached the Dou Zong Realm, she naturally wouldn’t need to worry about a Dou Huang-level ”second king” threatening her rule.

If she unfortunately failed and perished, then with the powerful Dou Huang Yun Ziyi to hold the fort, she could, to some extent, protect the precarious Snake-People Clan from immediately falling apart.

She didn’t even consider too much whether Yun Ziyi might harbor malicious intentions—this both showed her confidence in her own vision and judgment, and displayed the courage and bearing of a generation’s formidable leader who dared to use people in times of crisis.

However, regarding the ”olive branch” thrown out by the Medusa Protagonist, Yun Ziyi did not seem very interested. She just shook her head indifferently:

”Thank you for the Queen’s kindness. However, I will not stay here for long. This title of ’second king’ has no great significance to me. Let us just consider it a bond of goodwill formed between us.”

Not interested; this was the most correct reaction.

The Medusa Protagonist understood; she was not surprised by Yun Ziyi’s answer, but rather, it added a bit more trust.

She nodded slightly: ”Very well, then let it be… a bond of goodwill between you and me, and between our two clans.” Just as both sides reached a consensus and the atmosphere was becoming more harmonious, a flurry of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall!

Yue Mei rushed into the main camp with a panicked expression, not even bothering to salute, and reported urgently: ”Medusa Protagonist! It’s bad! Something big has happened!”