Within the Alchemy Hall.
After calculating everything, Lin Yuan stored the pills in the Abyssal Sea Ring.
Then, he sat down cross-legged and began cultivating the Heavenly Capital Fire Canon. After the intense, high-level alchemy session, he had consumed a tremendous amount of Dou Qi, making this the perfect time to cultivate.
This kind of day-after-day cultivation was simple, unadorned, and somewhat monotonous. Nor did it produce immediate results.
However, on the path toward the pinnacle, this tedious persistence was an indispensable part of the journey.
Several hours quietly passed.
Only when Queen Medusa arrived did Lin Yuan end this round of cultivation.
"The ceremony is about to begin. Come with this Queen," Queen Medusa said calmly.
At this moment, she was dressed in magnificent ceremonial robes and wore a dazzling crown, every step exuding the bearing of a monarch.
The style of the ceremonial attire was rather ancient. It was based in deep purple and embroidered with intricate and mysterious patterns. Serpentine totems and ancient runes intertwined across the robe, as though recounting the long history and glorious past of the Medusa Tribe.
The crown upon her head was simple yet noble. As the tassels swayed gently, they complemented her cool and beautiful features, adding even more dignity and sanctity that brooked no offense.
Hearing her words, Lin Yuan swiftly withdrew his hand seals, ended his cultivation, and stood before Queen Medusa.
The moment his eyes fell upon her, a trace of amazement flashed through them. This was the first time he had seen Queen Medusa dressed so magnificently.
Queen Medusa led Lin Yuan through layer after layer of spatial barriers before finally arriving beneath a majestic stone altar.
The area surrounding the altar was packed with people, and cheers rose one after another.
Her arrival was like a brilliant star piercing through the night sky, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the entire crowd. Cries of "Long live Her Majesty!" surged like ocean waves and echoed through the heavens.
She took a deep breath, her gaze becoming solemn as she stepped onto the red carpet extending from the summit of the altar. One step at a time, she ascended steadily, every movement carrying an elegant and dignified grace.
As she advanced, the surrounding clamor gradually died down, and a solemn, sacred atmosphere spread throughout the area.
As if by tacit understanding, Lin Yuan followed behind Queen Medusa, ascending the stairs one step at a time along the red carpet. Each step felt as though it trod upon the dust of history, allowing him to experience the unique rhythm and cadence of this ancient race.
Finally, when they were still several dozen steps away from the top of the altar, Lin Yuan saw the First Elder and Fourth Elder standing on either side.
Seeing Lin Yuan and Queen Medusa reach this level, the two elders stepped forward.
The First Elder draped a luxurious multicolored cloak over Queen Medusa's shoulders, while the Fourth Elder handed her a scepter inlaid with a Sixth-Grade Magic Beast core.
"Your Majesty, we leave the rest to you. May your wisdom and strength continue to guide our people forward."
Queen Medusa nodded and continued ascending the remaining steps, while Lin Yuan remained on the elders' level, standing side by side with the Fourth Elder.
Under the gaze of countless spectators, Queen Medusa climbed the remaining steps and finally reached the summit of the altar, officially commencing the ceremony.
The exceedingly complicated rites honoring heaven and venerating the ancestors proceeded flawlessly under Queen Medusa's impeccable etiquette.
As the ceremony gradually neared its conclusion, she took a deep breath and looked at her people below, whose faces were filled with anticipation. An unprecedented radiance shone in her eyes.
"My people," Queen Medusa's voice was solemn and resolute, "this Queen hereby announces that the long-cherished wish of the Snake-People has finally been fulfilled. From this day onward, our race shall officially leave this desert that has accompanied us for countless years and move to our new homeland, the Mulan Empire, the Green Ring Mountain Range."
"Go forth to this new land. Explore, develop, and build an even more glorious home, so that the glory of our ancestral spirits may shine across the world."
As her words fell, thunderous cheers and applause erupted around the altar.
The dream cherished by dozens of generations had finally become reality. The Snake-People had at last obtained land suitable for their survival and prosperity, and excitement and hope gleamed in everyone's eyes.
Looking at Medusa above, surrounded by an indescribable atmosphere of emotion, Lin Yuan smiled softly and thought to himself:
"It's time to give her that gift I've prepared for so long."
Night had fallen, and the Queen's bedchamber was peaceful and quiet.
"You're leaving tomorrow?" Lin Yuan asked softly as he looked at the woman before him, who seemed to have finally put down a heavy burden.
Queen Medusa nodded slightly. After a moment of silence, she said:
"With the ceremony concluded, this Queen, as the ruler of the Snake-People, must naturally lead by example and personally oversee the pioneering efforts. Moreover, the two elders stationed there have sent word that there are troublesome enemies requiring this Queen's intervention."
"I see. Then what about the affairs here in the desert?"
"Everything here has been entrusted entirely to the First Elder and Fourth Elder. Their cultivation is profound enough to stabilize the overall situation."
"How has the matter of dividing the territories progressed over these past two days?"
"It has already concluded smoothly. The method you improved is rather interesting. Each tribe's territory was decided through three matches, the youth division, the adult division, and the strongest division. This Queen retained a portion to serve as rewards for future contributions in expanding our lands. It's just that, making you."
"Don't worry about playing the villain," Lin Yuan said with a sly smile and a meaningful look. "Later, Your Majesty can simply give me some modest 'rewards.'"
"Rewards?"
The moment she heard those words, several rather suggestive images involuntarily appeared in Queen Medusa's mind.
A faint blush of annoyance immediately appeared on her face. Her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, carrying a hint of chill.
"Little man, don't take things too far."
Seeing her reaction, Lin Yuan gave an awkward laugh and hurriedly explained,
"Your Majesty, you've misunderstood. I simply have a gift I wish to give you and hope you'll accept it."
Seeing his sensible attitude, the trace of anger on Queen Medusa's face gradually faded and was replaced by an amused smile.
"Oh? Then tell me, little man, what gift do you wish to give this Queen?"
"I want to give Your Majesty a name."
Lin Yuan smiled gently.
"The name Xiyue. What do you think?"
"A name?"
A hint of astonishment flashed through Queen Medusa's eyes, and she instinctively resisted.
"I don't need one. Queen Medusa is my name, my identity, and my responsibility."
However, when she saw the warm smile on Lin Yuan's face, she ultimately could not help but ask:
"Why? Why did you suddenly think of giving this Queen a name?"
"It wasn't a sudden whim. I've had this idea for a long time."
Lin Yuan shook his head and said seriously:
"'Queen Medusa' refers to every generation of Snake-People Queen. It is a name bestowed upon you by the Snake-People."
"But besides being the Queen of the Snake-People, you are also my wife. You should have a name that belongs to you and me to our family."
Upon hearing these words, Queen Medusa's eyes flickered.
After remaining silent for some time, she slowly asked,
"Then why Xiyue?"
Lin Yuan smiled softly.
"There isn't any special reason. I simply think the name Xiyue sounds beautiful."
"Is that so? Xiyue... Xiyue..."
Queen Medusa repeated the name softly.
A moment later, she smiled proudly.
"Hmph. It isn't impossible for this Queen to accept that name. But the rules remain the same, battle. Let the victor decide everything."
"Today is also the last day we'll spend in this palace. The next time we return, who knows when that will be? Such an opportunity is rare, little man."
Hearing this, Lin Yuan instantly understood.
He looked around the palace, which could truly be called Queen Medusa's private chambers, and smiled.
"Very well. Winner takes all."
"As for the matter of your name, let us decide it here through the outcome of this battle."
The night deepened.
Candlelight flickered within the bedchamber as the shadows of the two intertwined in the light.
A great battle had begun.
After an entire night of fierce combat and for reasons unknown, the beauty's combat strength having greatly diminished, Lin Yuan finally succeeded in bestowing the name Xiyue upon Queen Medusa.
The next morning, as dawn broke.
A seven-colored rainbow streak shot up from the Holy City of the Snake-People, tearing through the sky and shooting toward the Mulan Empire.
"Snake-People, march forth!"
Following the command that echoed from within the rainbow light, the mighty migration army of the Snake-People set out toward the Mulan Empire under the protection of numerous Snake-People experts.
Lin Yuan glanced at Qing Lin and Zi Yan beside him, then gently patted Little Cai hidden within his sleeve and smiled.
"Let's go. We should meet up with your Sister Medusa."
Qing Lin nodded. With a wave of her sleeve, the Winged Serpent King appeared and carried the group as they sped toward the Mu Lan Empire.
Half a month later, within a valley of the Mu Lan Empire that was exceptionally rich in energy.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged upon the Green Lotus Seat, his eyes tightly shut as he immersed himself in cultivation. As the Heavenly Capital Fire Canon circulated, the vast and majestic natural energy within the surrounding area gathered around him, forming enormous energy vortices that revolved soundlessly with him at their center.
However, this magnificent sight remained hidden from all outsiders due to the sturdy spatial barrier enveloping the valley.
Under Lin Yuan's activation, the Green Lotus Seat emitted waves of azure light. The mixed and immense natural energy was refined by the azure light curtain, becoming purer and more scorching.
The refined energy slowly seeped into Lin Yuan's body, intertwining with the dense medicinal power within him. After being tempered by the combined refinement of the Green Lotus Core Flame and the Heart Flame Seed, it transformed into streams of pure Dou Qi that were absorbed by his meridians, flesh, and every part of his body.
As time passed, Lin Yuan's aura steadily rose without him noticing, like a flowing stream unassuming, yet unwavering.
Finally, at a certain moment, his aura suddenly trembled and underwent a small yet obvious improvement.
Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes and withdrew his cultivation seals. The energy vortices surrounding him also dissipated, and everything returned to tranquility.
Sensing the changes within himself, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.
"The late stage of the six-star Dou Emperor. I'm not far from the peak of six stars now. As expected of a high-tier Sixth-Grade medicinal pill, the Profound Origin Pill's cultivation-enhancing effects are far superior to those of the Green Origin Pill."
"The medicinal effect should last another ten days or so. It ought to be enough for me to step into the peak of the six-star level and touch the threshold of the seven-star realm."
Lin Yuan gently exhaled, ended his cultivation, and stood up to stretch his body.
A moment later, his gaze sharpened slightly as he muttered to himself,
"The medicinal pills and secret techniques are all prepared. Next, it's time for the next step, tempering my soul clone and completing my plan of controlling multiple Heavenly Flames."
"Before that, however, I need to temper my own soul first."
With that thought, Lin Yuan retrieved a purple medicinal pill from his Storage Ring. It was none other than the Purple Extreme Soul Origin Pill he had refined half a month ago.
Looking at the pill before him, his expression turned solemn before he swallowed it in one gulp.
The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, transforming into a warm yet profound energy that surged toward his glabella and seeped into his soul body. As the medicinal power of the Purple Extreme Soul Origin Pill was released, Lin Yuan's soul body began to boil.
The immense medicinal power gently nourished his soul while mercilessly removing its impurities and weaknesses.
Wherever the medicinal power passed, his soul body was tempered amidst pain akin to being torn apart and burned.
Clenching his teeth and keeping his eyes shut, Lin Yuan devoted himself entirely to this tempering of the soul. He guided the medicinal power of the Purple Extreme Soul Origin Pill throughout his soul body. Every place it passed became purer and more stable.
Several hours later, when the last trace of medicinal power had been completely absorbed, Lin Yuan abruptly opened his eyes, which shone like stars.
Feeling the condensed and stable soul power within him, a satisfied smile appeared on his lips. Following the inspiration that had suddenly arisen within him, his hands formed a complicated set of seals with flowing ease as surging soul power gathered within his palm.
"Soul Mysterious Seal: Soul Origin Palm."
As Lin Yuan let out a soft cry, a soul palm seal suddenly condensed. Even the surrounding space began to distort visibly.
"Go!"
With a flick of his finger, the soul palm seal shot out like lightning toward a distant mountain peak, tearing black cracks through space wherever it passed.
The soul palm seal, originally no larger than Lin Yuan's hand, suddenly expanded the instant before it struck the mountain wall, transforming into a gigantic invisible Soul Origin Palm Seal that smashed into the mountain like a cannonball.
Boom—!
A heaven-shaking explosion rang out as the entire mountain violently trembled. Cracks as thick as an arm spread across the mountain wall like a spiderweb, covering it completely within moments.
Looking at the mountain peak on the verge of collapse from the soul palm's bombardment, unconcealed delight filled Lin Yuan's deep eyes.
"This strike is no weaker than an ordinary Dou Ancestor's attack."
"Nearly peak Seventh-Grade soul strength combined with a genuine Earth-Class soul technique truly is enough to unleash power at the Dou Ancestor level."
"Furthermore, after my soul was tempered by the Purple Extreme Soul Origin Pill, using soul techniques has become much smoother and faster than before. The Soul Mysterious Seal can now be used in actual combat."
"I never expected such an unexpected benefit. Perhaps this is the true use of the Purple Extreme Soul Origin Pill?"
"My soul has been tempered sufficiently. Next, it's time to temper the soul clone!"
With that thought, Lin Yuan sat down and adjusted his condition for a while before taking out the Spirit Ascension Pill and swallowing it.
As the medicinal power of the Spirit Ascension Pill spread through his body, his vast soul strength began to soar steadily, and an intoxicating sense of power filled the depths of his soul.
"Mmm—"
Lin Yuan slowly exhaled and let out a comfortable sigh, but his gaze turned slightly solemn.
"Heh, this sense of power is but an illusion, not something worth clinging to. Disperse. Purifying Spirit Art: Severing Thoughts!"
As Severing Thoughts circulated, all distracting thoughts were instantly erased. His mind immediately became clear, and the illusory sensation of power lingering within his heart vanished completely.
"Purifying Spirit Art: Void Clarity!"
As he entered the state of Empty Clarity, Lin Yuan's eyes became exceptionally lofty and detached. His computational ability surged dramatically, and under the tremendous processing power of the Empty Clarity state, his rapidly increasing soul strength became as easy to control as moving his own arm.
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