With a splash, Qing Lin slowly rose from the hot spring, her jade feet stepping onto the shore. It was a pity that no one had the fortune to witness this scene.
Qing Lin wore a green dress, the long, trailing fabric barely concealing her exquisite figure. The thin veil offered glimpses of her serpentine waist, and beneath it, her slender, shapely legs were fully visible, appearing even more alluring under the semi-transparent fabric.
The green top struggled to contain such beauty, defying description.
Especially under the thin green veil, as Qing Lin walked step by step, it was simply too tempting.
Just her graceful back view, her seductive figure, and those captivating curves were enough to stir the heart and intoxicate the soul.
The current Qing Lin was no longer the thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl from before. After spending five years in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, she had shed her former naivety and blossomed into a graceful young woman.
Perhaps it was due to the superior bloodline of the Snake-People Race, but the Snake-People Xiao Yan knew all had top-notch figures and appearances.
Unlike Medusa and Yue Mei, although Qing Lin possessed a soul-stirring figure, her eyes carried a hint of clear innocence.
Qing Lin's eyes were unchanged from five years ago, filled with innocence at first glance, inspiring pity, like a timid little sister from next door.
A good way to describe Qing Lin now would be a timid, pure fox spirit.
Qing Lin waved her hand, her eyes emitting a burst of green light. Then, space twisted, and an enormous Two-Headed Snake flew out, plunging headfirst into the hot spring with a thump.
If Xiao Yan were here, he would immediately recognize that this Two-Headed Snake was none other than the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake from the underground Sea of Fire where the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame was! Splash, splash, splash, splash! The Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake frolicked in the hot spring like a child playing in the water, its two heads gently biting each other, splashing water everywhere, thoroughly enjoying itself.
"Shuang'er, you're splashing water all over here!" Qing Lin wiped the water from her face and body. This Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake had been her best companion for the past five years.
Hiss, hiss! Hearing Qing Lin's call, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake emerged from the hot spring, its massive head resting on the ground, its four eyes looking at Qing Lin, hissing and extending its forked tongue.
Now, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake had a green flower on each of its foreheads, and its eyes had turned emerald green, the same color as Qing Lin's.
This wasn't Qing Lin controlling their minds, but rather Qing Lin helping them grow and become stronger quickly.
The Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake's strength was no longer at the low-level Dou Ling (Fighting Spirit) realm it had been when it first entered the Fourth Order. With the help of the Azure Snake Three-Flower Pupils' power and the resources of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake had now reached the Sixth Order, equivalent to a human Dou Huang.
Knock, knock, knock, a series of knocks came from the stone door, followed by the voice of an old woman: "Holy Maiden, the banquet is about to begin. The Mansion Lord asks you to prepare and go to the main hall."
Hearing the urging from outside the door, a hint of sadness appeared in Qing Lin's eyes, but she still cheered herself up and said, "I understand, I'll be there in a moment."
Over these five years, Qing Lin had gradually become stronger.
Qing Lin stroked the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Snake's scales and sighed, "Ah, Shuang'er, when do you think Young Master Xiao Yan will come?"
"Or, should we run away back?"
Hiss, hiss~~~ The hotels and inns around the Heavenly Serpent Mansion were now bustling with activity. Many forces had come to rest here before the Heavenly Serpent Mansion banquet, and there were also guests who were tired of staying in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion and ran out for some fresh air. After all, for humans, the environment of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion was indeed not suitable.
Xiao Yan turned a deaf ear to this lively scene, seemingly closing his eyes to rest. Zi Yan leaned out, curiously looking at the surrounding scenery, and finally, the carriage slowly arrived at the gate of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
In fact, at this time, the guests coming to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion for the banquet were as numerous as carps crossing a river. Someone like Xiao Yan, with just one person and one carriage mixed in the crowd, was not eye-catching at all.
When the carriage arrived at the foot of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, Xiao Yan, who was sitting in the carriage, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
The Heavenly Serpent Mansion was a lush green expanse, with ancient pines growing on the cliffs. Anyone who saw this landscape would admire its magnificence.
This landscape was different from others. Countless green lights floated in the air above the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, each strand carrying a vast vitality, appearing so real.
"As expected of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, it possesses an even better treasure land than the Yunlan Sect."
Jia Xing Tian couldn't help but shake his head and sigh. The more powerful the sect, the more abundant the heaven and earth energy contained within its mountains. The best treasure land in the Gama Empire was naturally Yunlan Mountain, where the Yunlan Sect was located.
Xiao Yan's terrifying Soul power subtly swept across the entire Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and then his eyes narrowed slightly, following the terrain to look at the giant statue that resembled a towering shadow.
When Xiao Yan and the others approached the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, they truly felt the immensity of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's huge emerald green statue.
It was simply a giant emerald green peak piercing straight into the clouds, with no end in sight when looking up.
After staring at the giant statue for a while, Xiao Yan retracted his gaze and murmured, "Interesting, Heavenly Serpent Mansion."
Xiao Yan discovered that the giant statue of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion was actually connected to the earth's veins of this land.
With a creak, the coachman in front said, "Masters, we've arrived at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion. The carriage can only go this far."
Xiao Yan nodded, and the group got out of the carriage, taking a deep breath. The Heavenly Serpent Mansion was indeed a place where outstanding people and spirits gathered, and the air contained rich vitality, which was very important for Magical Beasts, allowing them to strengthen their bodies.
"Hmm! This is a good place." Zi Yan took a deep breath, opening her arms to feel this world. For a Magical Beast like Zi Yan, such a place was simply too good and very suitable for Magical Beasts to live in.
"The three of you, may I ask where you come from? Do you have an invitation?" When Xiao Yan and his companions walked to the tree gate, a Fifth Order Demon Snake King of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion spoke in human language, asking Xiao Yan and his companions.
At the mountain gate, there were many Demon Snake Kings from the Heavenly Serpent Mansion responsible for receiving guests from all sides, of course, this was also to prevent some people with ulterior motives from sneaking in.
When the Demon Snake King of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion inquired, he couldn't help but size up Xiao Yan.
Although Jia Xing Tian had the deepest cultivation in the field, the one who aroused the most curiosity from the Snake King of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion was Xiao Yan, who was wearing the robes of a Rank 5 Alchemist.
Zi Yan was a Magical Beast, so she looked young, but Xiao Yan was a genuine human. They could tell at a glance that Xiao Yan's age would definitely not exceed thirty, or even twenty-five. To be a Rank 5 Alchemist at such an age was truly remarkable.
Indeed, many people around were secretly sizing up Xiao Yan, wondering which force had cultivated such a genius Alchemist.
Jia Xing Tian presented the invitation and said, "We are from the Flame Alliance."
"Flame Alliance?"
Hearing Jia Xing Tian announce his origins, the Snake King was stunned. He had never heard of it!
However, when he saw that the invitation was indeed correct, he said politely, "Welcome, welcome. I represent the Heavenly Serpent Mansion in welcoming you. This way, please."
A Fifth Order Magical Beast could only do reception work, which showed the strength of this Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
The Demon Snake King of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion led the way, busily saying, "It is an honor for us to have you at our Heavenly Serpent Mansion's new Holy Maiden's banquet." After a few polite greetings, the Snake King said, "I wonder if you would like to go directly to the banquet venue to wait for the opening, or would you like to visit various parts of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion?"
Hearing that they had to wait, Zi Yan immediately showed a look of disgust and waved her hand, "Still have to wait? How troublesome. What fun places do you have here?"
"Would you like to visit the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's famous Serpent Saint Mountain Peak?" The Snake King of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, who was leading the way, pointed to a distant peak and said to Zi Yan, "Many people who come to the Heavenly Serpent Mansion will take a trip to the Serpent Saint Mountain Peak. This Serpent Saint Mountain Peak is not only famous in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, but also a famous treasure land in the entire Northwest Region."
"Serpent Saint Mountain Peak?" At this time, Xiao Yan slowly looked over, examining the mountain peak pointed to by the Snake King, which resembled a snake coiled up and winding upwards.
"Yes, legend has it that the Serpent Saint Mountain Peak is where the Heavenly Serpent Mansion's Demon Saint attained enlightenment. The Azure Serpent Demon Saint once cultivated here, and there are even rumors that the Azure Serpent Demon Saint's secret Cultivation Method is left here, waiting for a destined person to obtain it, but no one has been able to obtain it for so long." The Snake King looked at Xiao Yan and the others, introducing the pride of his Heavenly Serpent Mansion, continuing, "Perhaps you can gain some insights on the Serpent Saint Mountain Peak, create supreme Cultivation Methods, or even obtain the blessings left by the Demon Saint."
"Create supreme Cultivation Methods? My Cultivation Method is already enough." Xiao Yan shook his head and said. He glanced at Zi Yan beside him and said, "But since we're here, and the banquet hasn't started yet, let's go up and take a look."
Without needing the Snake King to lead the way, Xiao Yan and the others directly unfolded their Dou Qi Wings and headed towards the Serpent Saint Mountain Peak.
When Xiao Yan and the others ascended the Serpent Saint Mountain Peak, they saw a huge stone tablet at the summit, with many strange patterns on it.
These intricate patterns were not carved by humans, but were naturally formed, as if the stone wall had carried a long history, formed by wind and rain.
And on this huge stone tablet, there was a black hole, like a worm-eaten spot.
In front of this stone tablet covered with intricate patterns, sat many people, or more accurately, many snakes. Most of them belonged to the younger generation who had joined the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
It was not difficult to judge from the aura of these strange Magical Beasts that they were very strong disciples of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, and even from the perspective of the age of the Magical Beasts, they were very young.
Many Magical Beasts were gazing at the stone tablet, some were coiled under the trees not far away, sensing with their eyes closed, and some were standing in the high sky, trying to see the mystery within.
This was also the first time Xiao Yan had seen a collective cultivation of Magical Beasts. Of course, these Magical Beasts were said to be cultivating, but it was more like guessing riddles. They were all thinking about deciphering the winding patterns on this stone tablet.
Even some of the younger generation of humans who came with their elders to participate in the Sect Assembly were staring intently, carefully studying, some meditating with their eyes closed, trying to feel the aura fluctuations released by the stone tablet.
These younger generations from various sects were all comprehending the mysteries of this stone tablet, hoping to gain something.
Xiao Yan was not polite, and instantly his Soul power was like a thin needle, piercing into the stone tablet, but a strange force actually blocked Xiao Yan's Soul power.
"Hmm, it seems there is something inside." Although he couldn't be 100% sure, there was a force blocking Xiao Yan's Soul power perception. Unless this Azure Serpent Demon Saint was really so bored, putting a stone inside and deliberately using force to shield it.
Xiao Yan looked at Zi Yan, Zi Yan's eyes flashed with a Purple Light, and then she frowned and shook her head. She couldn't see through what was inside either, mainly because Zi Yan's strength was still too weak.
Especially in recent days, I don't know how many people have come to Serpent Saint Mountain Peak to comprehend the mysteries, but I have not heard of anyone gaining anything.
During this period, people on Serpent Saint Mountain Peak came in batches and left in batches, and even everyone knew that coming to Serpent Saint Mountain Peak was a waste of time, but everyone was still unwilling to give up. Not coming here was like coming to Heavenly Serpent Mansion in vain.
"Forget it, forget it, there's nothing on this stone wall at all." When Xiao Yan and the others had just arrived at Serpent Saint Mountain Peak, they heard a young human cultivator angrily wanting to leave, giving up.
"There must be something inside." Someone with better talent said, "I clearly feel some fluctuations inside, there must be something inside."
"So what if there is? Who doesn't know there is something inside." This human cultivator who gave up snorted coldly, "How many geniuses and strong people have come here for thousands of years, I heard that even the Pavilion Master of the Yellow Springs Pavilion has been here, but it's still the same. Anyway, I think I have no chance, I'm leaving, I'm leaving."
There was more than one or two cultivators who gave up, even if some cultivators left, there would still be batches of them coming.
Seeing the human cultivators leave, the disciples of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion all showed disdainful eyes. They were not here to get the things inside, but because the vitality here was more vigorous, and cultivating here could absorb the power of heaven and earth to accelerate growth.
Magical Beasts not only rely on eating natural treasures to grow, they also have their own set of cultivation methods. Not to mention a large Magical Beast sect like the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.
At this time, Xiao Yan walked to the stone wall, lowered his head and carefully looked at the black hole above, and said somewhat casually, "Since there is something inside, why not reach in and take it? Isn't there a hole here?"
As soon as Xiao Yan said this, many Snake-People present suddenly turned dark, all thinking that Xiao Yan was mocking their Snake-People for not having hands, and if they could get it by reaching in, it would have been taken away thousands of years ago.
Of course, there were a few Snake-People here who had reached the Dou Wang realm and used the Demon Transformation Pill, so they naturally had hands. And even if they wanted to take something, they could use their tails.
"Hmph, an ignorant fellow."
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