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

219: Section 219Following closely in the wake of the giant snake, they jumped together into that churning ocean of magma! ”Splash!”

With a muffled sound, their figures were instantly swallowed by the glowing red magma.

Yun Ziyi, Little Lion, and Qing Lin, who remained on the shore, all held their breath, their eyes fixed tightly on the magma surface that was gradually returning to calm, their hearts filled with worry and anticipation.

The interior of the magma sea was an entirely different world.

Sticky, scalding, and exuding an aura of destruction, the molten lava pressed in from all directions. If not for the protection of Yun Ziyi’s formidable Dou Qi barrier, the two would likely have been completely crushed by the terrifying heat and pressure the moment they entered.

Medicine Lady unleashed her power, and the Bone Chilling Flame attached itself to the outside of Purple Wing’s Dou Qi barrier, adding a second layer to the shield.

Sight was severely obstructed here; looking out, there was nothing but a distorted, heart-palpitating crimson.

Time seemed to be infinitely stretched in such an oppressive and dangerous environment. Every minute, every second, was an ordeal.

The surroundings were deathly silent, save for the dull, eerie ”gurgling” sound of the magma flowing slowly, and the faint ”humming” sound of the Dou Qi barrier resisting the external pressure.

Yun Xiancheng held Xiao Yan’s hand tightly, the two leaning against each other, silently following the guidance of the giant snake ahead as they continued to dive deeper into the magma sea.

It was unknown how much time had passed—perhaps an hour, perhaps longer...

Just when they felt that even their souls were about to be assimilated by this endless crimson and scorching heat, the giant snake leading the way suddenly stopped and transmitted a message of excitement mixed with slight fear.

Yun Xiancheng and Xiao Yan both perked up and hurriedly looked ahead.

They saw that in the depths of the magma, which was even more viscous and deeper in color, a huge, flawless, and holy cyan lotus was quietly floating there, blooming silently!

This cyan lotus was about a zhang in size, its entire body presenting a moist, emerald green color. Its twelve lotus petals were plump and spread out, layered upon one another, emitting a soft and holy cyan halo.

In this violent, destructive magma world, its very existence was a miracle!

That cyan halo seemed to possess the power to purify everything, pushing the surrounding violent magma away to form a relatively ”calm” area.

A refreshing, vibrant fragrance even penetrated the Dou Qi barrier, lingering at the tips of their noses.

”The Green Lotus Core Flame must be on this Lotus Platform!”

Xiao Yan’s voice trembled with excitement, her beautiful eyes filled with irrepressible longing and exhilaration. She almost immediately wanted to break free from Yun Xiancheng’s hand and rush toward that huge cyan lotus.

However, Yun Xiancheng grabbed her, his gaze scanning the huge cyan lotus sharply. ”Wait, Yaner, look closely.”

Reminded by Yun Xiancheng, Xiao Yan suppressed the excitement in her heart and stared intently.

At this sight, the excitement and anticipation on her face froze instantly, as if doused by ice water. She saw that the Lotus Platform at the very center of the huge cyan lotus... was completely empty!

There was none of the Heavenly Flame in the form of a cyan fire that should have been there as imagined!

Only a few plump, round lotus seeds, emitting a faint cyan light, were lying there quietly.

”The Heavenly Flame... is actually not here?! How could this be?!”

A huge sense of loss instantly engulfed Xiao Yan like a tide. She felt a wave of darkness before her eyes and her body swayed, nearly losing her balance. All her expectations, all her efforts, all her hopes... at this moment, seemed to have turned into bubbles.

She lowered her head, her shoulders slightly slumped, the light in her eyes fading rapidly, her voice filled with unconcealable frustration and exhaustion:

”I didn’t expect... in the end... to see a treasure that had already been taken by someone else at the finish line. This kind of frustration is the most intense.”

To discover that one has failed just before success, and that all previous efforts were wasted,

Although the young girl had guessed that Medusa might have taken it, now that it had actually happened, her heart still felt empty.

Just as Xiao Yan was feeling disheartened, a warm palm gently stroked her back, and Yun Xiancheng’s gentle and firm voice sounded in her ear. ”Yaner, do not be discouraged.” He gently pulled the dejected young girl into his embrace and comforted her softly.

”We know where the Heavenly Flame is, don’t we?” Yun Xiancheng said:

”Needless to say, it must have been taken by Medusa.”

”Then... then what should we do now?” Xiao Yan asked, somewhat bewildered. The shattering of her hope had left her feeling somewhat at a loss.

”What to do?” Yun Xiancheng smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with confidence and the light of adventure. ”Isn’t that simple?”

He pinched Xiao Yan’s cheek and said in a relaxed tone: ”We... will just take a trip to the Snake-People Clan’s Holy City deep in the desert, won’t we?” Medicine Lady nodded:

”The Snake-People’s nature is yin; they cannot absorb the Heavenly Flame, so there is no need to worry about others getting there first.” ”Then our happy adventure as a couple has added another chapter, hasn’t it?”

Looking at Yun Xiancheng’s calm and indifferent appearance, Xiao Yan’s originally sorrowful heart was instantly soothed. ”Right!”

”When I become stronger in the future, I will also capture Medusa and make her serve us.” Xiao Yan made a bold declaration, then kissed Yun Xiancheng.

Hearing these words, Yun Xiancheng couldn’t help but smile, but he didn’t say much. In any case, Medusa was already a target for the harem, so it didn’t make much difference. Yun Xiancheng kissed Xiao Yan back in the magma.

The two kissed more and more intensely, becoming somewhat carried away for a moment. Seeing this, Medicine Lady broke out in a cold sweat:

”Stop, stop, stop! We are in the magma! What do you two want to do!?”

137 Qing Lin’s Decision

When her feet stepped back onto the solid yellow sandy ground, the scorching wind carrying sand grains brushed across her cheeks. Above her head was that familiar, almost cruel, cloudless blue sky.

Qing Lin squinted her eyes slightly. For a moment, she actually felt that everything before her seemed somewhat unreal, as if a lifetime had passed.

The scorching, oppressive, and perilous environment of the underground magma sea formed too sharp a contrast with the open, harsh, yet vibrant scene on the surface at this moment.

However, for her, the greatest gain from this trip was not witnessing the wonders of the underground world, nor was it the accidental awakening of that powerful Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils, and it was certainly not subduing a giant snake at the Dou Ling level.

She subconsciously looked at the few people beside her.

That male master, Yun Xiancheng, who always wore a gentle smile but occasionally revealed an overbearing aura.

That big sister Xiao Yan, who appeared cold on the outside but was delicate and kind on the inside. That big sister Purple Wing, who seemed lazy and charming but was actually powerful and reliable.

And that little sister Little Lioness Yun Yan, who was closest to her and always full of energy... It was experiencing danger with them, sharing joys with them, and every single thing they had experienced together.

It was the care they revealed inadvertently, their acceptance without any prejudice, and the fact that they had never shown a hint of discrimination because of her background... All of this was like rays of warm sunlight, quietly shining into her heart, which was inferior, sensitive, and shrouded in gloom for years, allowing her to experience for the first time the happiness and comfort called ”companionship.”

This feeling was so strange, yet so... intoxicating.

So much so that a bold thought, one she had never had before, quietly germinated in her heart like a sprout breaking through the soil, and grew crazily at an uncontrollable speed—

She didn’t just want to serve by their side as a Servant. A trace of ”ambition” was born in her.

She wanted... to truly become one of them.

She wanted to join this ”family” that seemed a bit peculiar, yet was incomparably warm.

This thought was so strong that it overwhelmed the deep-rooted inferiority and fear in her heart.

”Masters... I have a presumptuous request.” Everyone’s gaze fell upon her.

Qing Lin’s palms were sweating with nervousness, but she still insisted on continuing: ”I know... my status is low... I am just a Servant.”

”But... but during this time spent with my Masters, I have really felt very, very happy. I want to truly join you... to become a part of this family... may I?”

After saying this, she seemed to have exhausted all her strength. She lowered her head deeply again and squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the final ”verdict,” her heart filled with extreme trepidation.

A brief silence. Then—

”That’s great!!”

A crisp cheer broke the silence!

Little Lioness Yun Yan was the first to jump up. Like a happy little bird, she rushed to Qing Lin, hugged her, and chirped excitedly: ”I knew it! I knew Little Sister Qing Lin definitely wanted to be with us forever too!”

She lifted her little face, looked at Qing Lin with her bright, sparkling purple eyes, and with a hint of small triumph and anticipation, demanded in a milky voice:

”Hey, hey! Since you’re joining our family, from now on you must call me Big Sister Yun Yan! Did you hear that? Hurry up and say it for me to hear!”

Qing Lin was stunned by the sudden enthusiastic hug and the forced change of address, but then a huge warm current surged into her heart, and her eyes instantly turned red. ”Yun Yan... Big Sister...” she called out softly, her voice thick with nasal tones.

”Hey! Good girl!” Little Lion patted her head with satisfaction. ”Silly girl, what kind of silly things are you saying?”

Xiao Yan also walked over with a gentle smile on her face. She reached out and gently wiped away the teardrops from the corners of Qing Lin’s eyes.

”From the moment you came to serve us, you were already a part of our family. Why is there any need to talk about joining?” She took several exquisite jade bottles from her storage ring and shoved them into Qing Lin’s hands without question:

”These are medicinal pills I refined in my spare time that are suitable for your current stage of cultivation. Take them. From now on, we are true sisters, and your big sisters will help you with your cultivation.”

”Big Sister Xiao Yan...”

Qing Lin looked at the medicinal pills in her hand that were emitting a rich medicinal fragrance. She felt they were heavy, and her heart was filled with gratitude. ”In the future, with your big sisters protecting you, do not belittle yourself anymore.”

Yun Ziyi also slowly stepped forward. She reached out and gently rubbed Qing Lin’s soft green hair, her movements carrying a kind of elder-like affection and comfort.

Then, she condensed a wisp of extremely pure Dou Qi, flickering with a faint purple light, at her fingertip. With a flick of her finger, that wisp of Dou Qi submerged into Qing Lin’s glabella.

”This is a wisp of my protective Dou Qi, left inside your body. If you encounter danger, it can keep you safe.” Yun Ziyi said indifferently. Although her tone was flat, the concern contained within it was obvious. ”Big Sister Ziyi...”

Qing Lin felt the warm sensation coming from her glabella, as well as the terrifying power contained within that Dou Qi, and her heart was filled with a sense of security. The three big sisters had each expressed their warmest welcome and acceptance of her in their own ways.

There was not the slightest hesitation, not a shred of reluctance, only a 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 happen with a gentle smile from beginning to end. Qing Lin also raised her head and looked at Yun Xiancheng.

Her heart was beating fast, and her cheeks turned red from excitement and happiness.

She knew that according to common sense, she should wait for the master’s final ”confirmation” or instructions at this moment. But...

After feeling the unreserved love from her big sisters, an unprecedented courage and impulse instantly filled every part of her body! She didn’t want to wait anymore!

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

In everyone’s slightly unexpected gaze, Qing Lin suddenly took a step forward, stood on tiptoes, closed her eyes, and pressed her soft, slightly cool lips firmly onto Yun Xiancheng’s lips!

Time seemed to stand still at this moment. The wind and sand seemed to have stopped their clamor.

The moment their lips met, a wonderful feeling spread between the two.

Yun Xiancheng was slightly stunned, then a knowing smile appeared in his eyes. He did not push her away, but gently responded to this green and bold kiss. And at this very moment, the surrounding scenery began to undergo a wonderful, dream-like transformation—

The blinding, scorching sun hanging high in the sky seemed to be covered by a layer of soft veil, gradually turning into the warm and hazy sunset glow spilling through the window, or perhaps... the halo of flickering candlelight.

The rough and scalding yellow sand under her feet felt soft and elastic, as if stepping on a thick carpet, or perhaps... smooth and cool wooden flooring.

The whistling gale passing by her ears, carrying the scent of sand and dust, gradually became low and gentle, like melodious music coming from afar, or perhaps... the melodious chirping of nightingales outside the window, or... the crackling sound of the fireplace inside the room.

Qing Lin perceived the gazes of her big sisters. Filled with tenderness and expectation. They surrounded her, and at the same time, crowded around Yun Xiancheng—her husband. A faint tingling sensation came, and then it turned into pleasure.

Qing Lin held Yun Xiancheng’s hand tightly with both hands, fingers interlaced, unwilling to let go. A few happy tears flowed from the corner of the young girl’s eyes, and Yun Xiancheng leaned down to kiss her tear stains.

”How did you sneak in!?” ”No... you people, how exactly did you slip into my camp without anyone knowing?!” Inside the main camp of the Charming Snake Tribe, the atmosphere was heavy and strange.

The current tribe leader, the enchanting snake woman whose cultivation had reached the Dou Huang expert Realm—Yue Mei. At this moment, she was in an extremely humiliating posture, bound tightly by several energy ropes flickering with purple halos, hanging from the crossbeam of her own tent, like a rather disheveled ”decoration” swaying slightly in the air.

She looked down at a man with four women, who were playing around in a relaxed and easy manner, as if they were on an outing. Two little girls, led by a young girl, were scavenging for treasures in her tent.

She tilted her head up and glared at the purple-haired woman below who was leisurely sitting on the tribe leader’s throne that should have belonged to her. Her voice sounded somewhat sharp with anger: ”A dignified Dou Huang expert! To be so shameless! Using such bullying tactics against those smaller than you, what kind of hero is that!”

On the throne, Yun Ziyi leaned lazily to the side. Upon hearing this, she just glanced at her indifferently, without the slightest ripple: ”If you make another noisy sound, I will first offer you to my husband to enjoy, and reluctantly let you be a bed-warming maid.”

Once these words were spoken, the words that Yue Mei originally wanted to continue scolding were stuck in her throat. Her face turned green and then white, and eventually, she closed her mouth in humiliation. She did not doubt for a moment that this purple-haired woman in front of her could definitely say it and do it.

”Alright, Ziyi, don’t scare her.” Yun Xiancheng, who was to the side, spoke up at the right time, with an ”upright and righteous” expression on his face: ”You know clearly that I have always disdained using forced means.”

”Oh? Is that so?” Yun Ziyi chuckled upon hearing this, turning her head with infinite charm. She actually reached out her slender jade fingers in front of everyone, gently lifting Yun Xiancheng’s chin, her large purple eyes flashing with playful light, and whispered:

”Then, Husband, do explain, last time in the bedroom, who was it that lifted my legs all the way to his shoulders?”

”Pfft—!” Hanging in mid-air, Yue Mei, upon hearing such explicit and bold flirting, almost spat out a mouthful of old blood! She only felt her body swaying uncontrollably in the air, and a million expletives were racing through her mind!

Pervert!! She, the dignified leader of the Charming Snake Tribe, was actually blocked in her own home, hung up like a hanged ghost, and forced to watch this pair of ”shameless couple” flirting as if no one else was around?!