People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 125 Medusa in Distress
After explaining the relevant matters to Hai Bodong, Chen Xiao took out a portion of the Qingyuan Pills used to assist in cultivation and handed them over to Hai Bodong along with the low-grade pills that he could not use.

Immediately afterwards, he and Ziyan returned to their respective rooms to begin preparations for their seclusion.

Chen Xiao's situation is relatively simple. The threshold for a nine-star Dou Wang to break through to the Dou Huang realm is not as high as ordinary people imagine. It requires more energy accumulation. Therefore, as long as he absorbs enough energy, he can naturally cross this barrier.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Chen Xiao focused his mind and quietly began to circulate his internal energy.

Only after more than ten cycles of cultivation had been completed, and he had fully entered a state of cultivation, did he take out the Starfall Soul-Suppressing Pill and consume it.

Once the pill entered the stomach, a warm current immediately surged and developed within the body's meridians. What was rather strange was that this pill not only affected the physical body but also had an effect on the soul.

As the warm current spread throughout his body, Chen Xiao felt that the noise of the outside world was completely shut out, and his soul seemed to drift into the silent starry sky. There was no one or anything there, which made his mind calm down involuntarily.

After a brief moment of reflection, Chen Xiao no longer hesitated, formed cultivation hand seals, and instantly entered a deep level of cultivation.

In another room, Zi Yan's preparations were much simpler and more direct.

She could feel that she was very close to the threshold of advancement; if there were a progress bar, it would be about 99.9%.

But for Warcraft, sometimes the slightest difference can mean a world apart; the threshold that seems so close is unattainable.

Fortunately, Zi Yan has unlimited potential. She knows very well what she needs and how to take this last small step.

Immediately, the little girl locked the doors and windows, took out a pile of jade bottles from her storage ring, and then started drinking from the bottles with both hands until drowsiness overwhelmed her, and she fell asleep with a bulging belly.

Eat until you're full, then sleep; wake up and eat again...

Ziyan remained in this state for five days.

Finally, with the energy boost from bottle after bottle of pills, her complexion became exceptionally rosy, and her body burned as hot as a furnace.

Zi Yan was not surprised but delighted, and chuckled softly.

"I wonder if I'll be bigger when I wake up..."

As the soft murmur faded, Zi Yan could no longer resist the weight of her eyelids and drifted off to sleep, sprawled out on her back.

At that moment, a rich purple light surged from its body, eventually transforming into a purple cocoon several feet wide, completely enveloping its body.

Thus, within this small bamboo building, three people were simultaneously attempting to break through to the Douhuang realm.

The energy of heaven and earth surged as the three absorbed it, and a gentle breeze swept through Zixiao City.

Ordinary people did not notice anything unusual about this breeze, but Hai Bodong knew that this breeze was caused by the convergence of the energy of heaven and earth, and it should not stop before the three people came out of seclusion.

Moreover, it will only get worse!
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Immersed in cultivation, the concept of time became extremely blurred. After Chen Xiao and the other two went into seclusion, the quiet bamboo forest in the center of the city became even more tranquil.

Every time Hai Bodong returned here from the city, he felt as if he had suddenly entered the deep mountains from the bustling city.

"It's been half a month, and Zixiao City is changing rapidly. When they all come out of seclusion, they'll probably be stunned by the changes in the city."

Sitting at the stone table downstairs, Hai Bodong drank alone, enjoying his leisurely time.

Just as he was having a wicked thought, suddenly, the wine glass he was holding trembled instinctively.

Following his gaze, a bewitching figure suddenly appeared in the bamboo forest like a ghost.

"Your Majesty, weren't you cultivating at Canaan Academy? What brings you back today?"

The trembling was just an instinctive reaction. Hai Bodong had long understood that the feud between the two had been wiped clean the moment Queen Medusa broke his seal.

After Chen Xiao and Zi Yan's relationship, Queen Medusa was even less likely to harm him.

Immediately, Hai Bodong put down his wine glass and stood up to greet them.

Queen Medusa glanced at him and stepped into the bamboo house without saying a word.

Whether it was a misperception or not, Hai Bodong saw a hint of embarrassment in her eyes. And indeed, that was the truth.

During this time, Queen Medusa has been staying in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, using the Heart Fire that occasionally appears in her body to fuse with the soul of the Little Devouring Python.

Chen Xiao had not lied to her; the Heart Flame had indeed benefited her greatly. With the aid of the Heart Flame, she had completely gained the upper hand in the battle of souls with the Little Devouring Python. If she continued to cultivate in this way, she might be able to completely resolve this hidden danger within a year or two.

However, just as Queen Medusa was overjoyed, she was shocked to discover that the fire energy in the Crimson Fire Crystal Card had been completely used up that day. Without the fire energy to consume, the Heart Fire would never appear again.

Realizing the problem, Queen Medusa had no choice but to temporarily leave the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower and return to find Chen Xiao.

At this moment, Queen Medusa is just like a student who has run out of living expenses and has to go home to ask her parents for more...

This novel experience made Queen Medusa feel extremely embarrassed, and she could hardly utter a word about it.

Upon entering the bamboo house, Queen Medusa immediately sensed the condition of the three people inside, all of whom were at a critical moment of breakthrough.

For a moment, Queen Medusa frowned, her heart filled with conflict.

On the one hand, abruptly interrupting Chen Xiao's secluded cultivation could very likely disrupt his cultivation rhythm.

On the other hand, the need for fire energy was urgent. Without fire energy to replenish it, the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower would be completely useless, which made it very difficult for her to make a decision.

After standing there for a long time, Queen Medusa was suddenly struck by a thought, and a seven-colored snake scale suddenly appeared on her smooth forehead.

This scale is a wisp of her soul stored in the Snake-Man Clan's Soul Altar. If something happens within the clan, the Snake-Man Clan's priests can notify her by burning this wisp of soul. This is one of the reasons why she dared to follow Chen Xiao to the Black Corner Region, and why the four elders felt at ease letting her leave.

Queen Medusa gently stroked the seven-colored scales on her forehead with her slender hand, feeling no movement whatsoever, which meant that the snake people were safe and sound.

With this in mind, Queen Medusa sighed softly and ultimately gave up the idea of ​​interrupting Chen Xiao's cultivation.

"I just didn't want Ziyan to be caught in the middle and put in a difficult position."

Having found a plausible excuse, Queen Medusa turned and walked out of the bamboo house, waving her hand to set up a barrier.

From then on, people were only allowed to leave the bamboo house, but not to enter.

With this barrier in place, even if a powerful expert flies by from high above, as long as their strength does not exceed hers, it will be difficult for them to discover anything amiss here, which can be considered as providing an extra layer of protection for the safety of the three of them.

Hai Bodong, sitting at the stone table, was taken aback. "You've sealed off the bamboo house, so where am I supposed to live?"

He opened his mouth, but then stopped himself from speaking.

After glancing at Queen Medusa, who had been standing downstairs for a long time without making a move, Hai Bodong hesitated for a moment before stepping forward.

"Before Chen Xiao went into seclusion, he instructed that if Her Majesty the Queen returned midway and had any questions, she could go to Elder Su Qian. He had already spoken to the Elder."

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa was slightly taken aback, then nodded expressionlessly.

The problem had been solved, and Queen Medusa was eager to return to continue her cultivation. There was no need for her to linger any longer. She glanced at the bamboo house, then turned and headed out of the bamboo forest.

She had only taken a few steps when she stopped again.

"When did those two from the Cao family leave?"

"Half a month ago."

Queen Medusa silently calculated the time in her mind. Half a month, which meant that after she went to Canaan Academy, the two members of the Cao family stayed for almost a month before leaving.

He frowned slightly. "Do they have... Never mind, I'm going back to Canaan Academy. If anyone attacks, they can come to Canaan Academy to find me. I don't want Ziyan's advancement to be disturbed."

Hai Bodong nodded in agreement and watched Medusa Queen disappear from sight.

Although Chen Xiao had already explained that even if Queen Medusa didn't take action, he still had Dou Zong level combat power available.

But now that he is in seclusion, Hai Bodong doesn't want to disturb him.

Queen Medusa's promise suited him perfectly!
(End of this chapter)