The sky was covered in dense, oppressive clouds, countless thunderclouds converging to create a terrifying scene, as if a storm was ready to consume the land. Thunder roared, silver lightning slithered chaotically, and a faint golden glow flickered within the darkness.
That golden lightning remained coiled at the very core of the thunderclouds, surrounded by countless silver lightning bolts, almost like a sovereign amidst the storm.
Every time Xiao Bai's gaze caught a glimpse of the golden lightning within the clouds, his instincts sent chills down his spine. He could tell that the nature of this golden lightning was extraordinarily powerful.
"What is this?"
Xiao Bai racked his brain. In the vast Dou Qi Continent, when one spoke of golden lightning, the first thing that came to mind was the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning. But aside from that, there seemed to be no other lightning of this color.
However, the Nine Mysterious Golden Lightning was a tribulation exclusive to ninth-grade golden pills. How could Medusa, a mere Dou Zong undergoing evolution, possibly attract it?
Before he could think further, the thunderclouds above had already begun to gather power.
Regardless of what it was, his instincts never lied—this lightning was terrifyingly strong!
Within the sea of flames on the small island, inside the charred body of the purple serpent, a streak of rainbow light flickered.
Medusa, immersed in the transformation of her body, was filled with joy as she sensed the changes within her bloodline. But suddenly, a new soul emerged from the void of her evolving body.
The moment the soul appeared, it detected Medusa's existing consciousness within the body and immediately started battling for control.
The two soul consciousnesses clashed fiercely, both refusing to yield.
Medusa quickly realized that this was the soul of an infant entity—weak, but possessing a higher intrinsic quality than her own.
At this moment, her soul was in an extremely fragile state, still undergoing transformation. She was no match for this soul and was quickly losing ground. Just as she was about to be completely suppressed, the opposing soul suddenly stopped its attack.
Medusa was momentarily puzzled. Just as she was about to counterattack, a terrifying sensation overwhelmed her.
A suffocating sense of crisis descended upon her—an overwhelming feeling that her new body had been locked onto by something.
She finally understood why the other soul had stopped fighting.
Right now, both of them had partial control over this evolving body, but that terrifying sensation made even her soul tremble with fear.
Medusa finally realized what was happening.
According to the ancient records of the Medusa lineage, this was a Heavenly Phenomenon that only occurred when a Medusa Queen successfully evolved through extraordinary fortune.
It was a Heavenly Tribulation that would only be triggered when an evolution resulted in the birth of a legendary-tier magical beast.
However, the records in her clan stated that this tribulation was never supposed to be this dangerous. As long as the evolution succeeded, survival was nearly guaranteed!
At worst, the evolved Medusa's soul would fall into a temporary slumber—it was never supposed to be life-threatening.
Yet right now, she had a dreadful premonition: if this lightning struck, she would die!
Not just her—this new soul within her body would also be utterly obliterated.
The newly born soul seemed to sense this as well, as vague emotions of confusion and fear rippled through its infant consciousness.
Medusa wanted to struggle, but she was at her weakest state—her soul was still evolving, and she had no control over her body.
She was utterly powerless. And at that moment, even with her proud and unwavering nature, a sliver of despair rose in her heart.
"Relinquish control of the body. Let the other soul take over. Hide your soul within the seal—I will help you!"
A familiar male voice suddenly echoed in her consciousness.
Medusa was stunned for a moment before instinctively nodding—only to realize that as a mere soul at the moment, he couldn't see her nodding.
"Alright!" A ripple of soul energy responded. She had no other choice now. Xiao Bai had provided a solution, and there was no reason to refuse.
Right now, this man might be her only hope for survival.
Once Medusa withdrew her soul energy into the seal, Xiao Bai arrived beside the purple serpent. With a wave of his hand, he retracted the Heavenly Flames into the lotus platform and stored it back into his spatial ring.
Xiao Bai unleashed his full soul power, channeling it into the seal. He wasn't sure if it would work, but at this moment, it was the only thing he could do.
A continuous stream of soul energy poured into the seal, causing his face to grow increasingly pale as he sensed the intensifying energy above.
Xiao Bai knew he couldn't continue much longer—if he did, he would also be caught in the thunder's wrath.
"You haven't fulfilled your promise to me yet! If you dare to die, I'll destroy everything you want to protect!"
He spat out a vicious threat before stumbling back toward the lakeshore.
Medusa sensed the pale figure retreating unsteadily, a strange glint flashing in her eyes. However, she didn't dwell on his words.
If she died, none of it would matter. Besides, she didn't detect any real killing intent in his words—it felt more like he was speaking out of frustration.
Boom!
A massive silver lightning pillar, nearly ten meters in diameter, descended from the sky. Within it, a faint golden streak flickered, as if it could pierce through the heavens and obliterate all life.
Roar!
Suddenly, an enormous seven-colored serpent's phantom shot up toward the lightning pillar, unleashing a furious, defiant roar. Its colossal jaws opened wide, revealing a vortex as if it intended to swallow the entire sky.
Boom!
The thunderous pillar, like divine judgment, crashed down while the seven-colored serpent seemingly defied fate itself. The two forces collided fiercely, unleashing a deafening explosion that sent invisible shockwaves rippling through the surroundings.
At the center of the impact, blinding light erupted, forcing Xiao Bai to squint. The seven-colored serpent's phantom held on for only a moment before the lightning pillar pierced through it, and a despairing wail echoed through the air!
The lightning pillar, after shattering the giant serpent's phantom, struck the small island directly. The scattering lightning magma engulfed the entire lake, causing the water to vaporize instantly. Thick white mist filled the air, arcs of lightning crackling within it.
Xiao Bai frowned. He was anxious to see the outcome, but the dense mist obscured his vision.
Just as he prepared to use his soul energy to probe inside, sharp pain flared in his mind. He suddenly remembered—his soul power was nearly depleted.
There was nothing he could do. Despite his growing impatience, he had no choice but to sit cross-legged on the shore, focusing on recovering his soul energy while silently waiting. Without sufficient soul power, venturing inside would be pointless—he wouldn't be able to see anything clearly.
However, a thought nagged at him. With such a massive disturbance in Holy City, why hadn't the Serpent Tribe's Grand Elders made a move? It was strange.
Half an hour later, the mist gradually dispersed, revealing a vast crater.
The lake was gone—what remained was nothing but a massive, scorched pit. Occasionally, a few stray arcs of lightning flickered within it, and waves of heat radiated outward.
At the center of the crater, only a faint green light hovered quietly.
Other than that—nothing.
Xiao Bai approached Xiao Yi, staring at the scene in a daze. A sudden wave of sorrow welled up in his heart.
"Dead…?"
"How could she just die like that?"
Sensing his emotions, Xiao Yi suddenly released a burst of green lightning. One of the arcs struck a small protrusion on the scorched ground.
A piece of charred debris cracked apart, revealing a faint golden glow beneath.
A surge of overwhelming joy flooded Xiao Bai's heart. He immediately crouched down, using both hands to peel away the blackened outer layer. As he did, the golden glow intensified.
When he finally uncovered the object hidden inside, he was left utterly dumbfounded.
"What… the hell is this?"
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