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"Boom!"
Just as Lin Feng emerged from the passage, he saw a massive figure crashing into a sand dune not far away.
With a thunderous impact, the entire dune was flattened.
Yet, the immense force did not dissipate entirely. Instead, it continued to push Bai Ya's massive serpent body even farther.
In the aftermath, Bai Ya smashed through four or five more dunes before skidding across the sand, leaving behind a long trench.
Only then did he finally come to a gradual stop, his enormous body partially concealed by the thick cloud of dust and sand.
"Heh, you wretched snake. You caused trouble in my Snake-People Clan before, and I haven't even settled that score with you. Now, you actually dare to enter my Tagore Desert again?"
As the setting sun cast its golden glow, a mesmerizing, curvaceous silhouette hovered in midair.
Her captivating eyes gazed disdainfully at the dust-covered Bai Ya.
However, as she spoke, she subtly raised her delicate arm and wiped away a faint trace of blood from her alluring red lips.
Clearly, the reality of the battle wasn't as effortless as she had made it seem.
"Still, I didn't expect you to bring another Dou Huang along this time. Looks like you finally learned to find some help?"
Queen Medusa's slender eyebrows furrowed slightly as she sneered, her gaze shifting toward Lu Man, who was holding Qing Lin protectively and watching her warily.
Seeing Bai Ya sent flying, Lu Man's expression tensed, and she cursed inwardly.
Judging from this situation, that perverted snake Bai Ya must have lost his composure at the sight of Queen Medusa.
Otherwise, even if she was at the peak of Dou Huang, it wouldn't have been so easy for her to defeat an Eight-Star Dou Huang like Bai Ya.
At the same time, Lu Man couldn't understand—
The Snake-People Clan's attributes leaned toward cold and Yin energy. Why would Queen Medusa want a Heavenly Flame?
To trade it?
That didn't make sense either. It wasn't worth risking her life against two Dou Huang-level opponents.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng's gaze lifted toward the sky.
A single glance took in the enchanting figure clad in an elegant purple brocade robe.
Beneath the luxurious robe, her voluptuous and curvaceous body resembled a perfectly ripened peach, exuding a faintly seductive charm.
Her long, cascading black hair draped over her fragrant shoulders, reaching down to her slender, willow-like waist.
Beneath the robe, a segment of a purple-scaled snake tail was exposed, its gentle movements carrying an intoxicating allure of wild seduction.
Just watching her elegant, swaying tail inexplicably made one's body heat up.
Lin Feng's gaze instinctively trailed along her near-perfect figure before finally landing on her breathtakingly beautiful face.
His heart trembled violently.
Seeing this woman in person, he finally understood why so many people near the desert claimed that Queen Medusa's beauty was as renowned as her ruthlessness.
For such a woman, the only words that seemed fitting were: demonically enchanting.
Yet, beneath that seductive aura, there was also an undeniable sense of regal dignity and noble grace.
That mesmerizing contradiction was precisely what made men feel an instinctive urge to conquer her.
However, after everything he had been through recently, Lin Feng's mental resilience had grown immensely.
He quickly regained his composure.
Noticing that everyone's attention was on Bai Ya and Lu Man, Lin Feng lowered his body to the ground, doing his best to reduce his presence.
Taking advantage of the dust and debris still swirling from Bai Ya's impact, he darted toward the direction of the Jia Ma Empire.
If he could escape, Lu Man and Bai Ya—both Dou Huangs—would definitely have no problem retreating safely from Medusa's grasp.
"Heh, little rat… trying to run?"
Sensing Lin Feng's movements, Queen Medusa's red lips curled into a teasing smile.
Just as she finished speaking—
A flash of green suddenly streaked out from the side.
With a sharp whoosh, it raced straight toward Lin Feng's position!
"What the hell! I just wanted to take a Heavenly Flame—was all this really necessary?!"
Hearing Queen Medusa's alluring voice, Lin Feng instantly realized he had been discovered.
His heart tightened with panic.
"Young Master!"
Seeing Lin Feng in danger, Qing Lin let out a sharp cry.
"Whoosh—"
Just as the green figure was about to reach Lin Feng, a dark shadow flashed past and whisked him away at high speed.
At the same time, a powerful tail lashed out, sending the green-clad figure hurtling into the distant sand.
"Pfft—!"
The green-robed woman felt a sharp pain in her chest as a warm, metallic taste filled her throat.
A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed from her lips.
She struggled to stand up from the sand pit, her pair of green wings fluttering slightly as she flew back to Medusa's side.
Bowing deeply, she apologized respectfully,
"Your Majesty, Hua She'er has failed to retrieve the Heavenly Flame."
"It doesn't matter. That wretched snake is already gravely injured. Even if you're a Dou Wang, you wouldn't stand a chance against him anyway."
Queen Medusa frowned, her gaze locked onto the sudden appearance of Bai Ya.
She hadn't expected him to recover so quickly.
"Brat, you really screwed me over this time! You better pay up!"
At this moment, Bai Ya's voice was filled with frustration.
Originally, he had thought that retrieving the Heavenly Flame would be a simple task.
Who could have expected to provoke Queen Medusa herself?
Even when he first saw her, he wasn't too worried.
After all, he had fought her many times before in the Snake-People Clan's territory.
He assumed that, just like before, she merely wanted to use the Heavenly Flame as a bargaining chip in some trade.
He had planned to intimidate her a little, making it clear that she wouldn't get any advantage.
Then she would naturally retreat.
But he never expected that as soon as she got close—she would suddenly go for the kill!
Caught off guard, he ended up in this sorry state.
"Whew—"
Above, Qing Lin finally relaxed, wiping the cold sweat from her forehead.
She patted her wildly thumping heart after seeing Lin Feng saved.
Lin Feng, too, let out a long breath of relief.
Looking down at Bai Ya, he saw that two of his four wings had disappeared.
His entire body was covered in wounds, blood continuously dripping down.
Feeling guilty, Lin Feng quickly reassured him,
"Senior, don't worry. In the future, if you ever need any pills refined, just come to me. As long as I can refine it, I'll make it for you!"
Seeing Bai Ya's miserable condition, Lin Feng feared that he might abandon him and flee.
So, he immediately offered a tempting promise.
"Hmph! That's more like it!"
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Bai Ya's anger eased slightly.
After suffering so many injuries, he wasn't about to run away empty-handed.
Otherwise, not only would he lose the Heavenly Flame, but he would also offend Qing Lin and miss out on Lin Feng, a future high-rank alchemist.
"What the hell is wrong with that Medusa?"
"Does she seriously think she can absorb the Heavenly Flame? What do we do now?"
Seeing Bai Ya carry Lin Feng into the sky, Lu Man quickly flew over.
She frowned deeply as she asked Lin Feng for a plan.
Hearing this, Bai Ya also turned to him.
After all, this whole mess started because of Lin Feng.
"Uh… how about this— I use my Purple Cloud Wings to escape with Qing Lin first, and you two hold them off for a while?"
Lin Feng suggested hesitantly as he glanced at Medusa and Hua She'er.
"What kind of dumb idea is that?!"
"Do you really think you can outrun a Seven-Star Dou Wang?!"
Bai Ya snorted coldly.
"Besides, Medusa is a Peak Dou Huang, and even though I managed to land a few hits on her, our condition is far worse."
"At best, Lu Man and I can stall Medusa together. But you? Do you think you can escape from that green-robed snake woman?"
Hearing Bai Ya's response, Lin Feng glanced at the green-clad snake-woman, Hua She'er.
He sighed helplessly.
Indeed, she wasn't an opponent he could outrun.
After a moment of thought, Lin Feng suddenly recalled that Medusa had also been injured.
He subtly touched the storage ring holding the Heavenly Flame, his eyes flashing with determination.
Then, he said, "I have an idea. But I need both of you to cooperate with me."
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