Fighting: Practice makes it real, start with a poisonous body.

Chapter 199 Entering the Ruins
"Azure Scales!"

Xiao Yan looked at Qing Lin's familiar face with a surprised expression. The timid little girl from the Mo Tie Mercenary Group in his memory slowly overlapped with the person in front of him.

Especially the eerie patterns that quietly appeared in those eyes, they were exactly the same.

"But why is Qinglin here? Wasn't she taken to the Heavenly Serpent Palace?"

Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief; at least he was saved.

Qi You raised her hand to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth: her voice was somewhat hoarse: "Who is she? Judging from your expression, you seem to know her. Is she an accomplice that Xiao Jibai hired?"

Xiao Yan shook his head: "An old friend. As for whether the Ancestor summoned him, I have no idea."

Everyone present turned their gazes to the sky. The girl in the ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) had become their only hope for escape. The safety of everyone depended on her decision.

"Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil!"

Phoenix's gaze fixed on Qinglin's eyes, a fleeting look of surprise crossing its eyes.

"I never expected this kind of eye technique to reappear... What's even more unbelievable is that it has even controlled a Dou Sheng of the Nine Netherworld Python clan!"

The Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil has appeared before in the Dou Qi Continent, but those who possess this pupil are all regarded as thorns in the side by various snake-type magical beasts. Under their pursuit, no one has ever been able to truly grow stronger.

Who would have thought that a being who controls the Nine Netherworld Serpent would appear in this world!
This is already the pinnacle that the Jade Serpent's Three-Flower Pupil can reach!
"Little girl, what are you doing here?"

Phoenix narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, her sharp gaze falling on Qinglin, unable to fathom his intentions.

She didn't care about the fate of the Nine Netherworld Python, but Qing Lin's appearance and direct blocking of her attack clearly indicated that he was up to no good.

Qinglin's fingers, hanging by her side, curled slightly, and she asked again, "Are you subordinates of the Dragon-Phoenix Son?"

"That's right!"

Phoenix readily admitted, then tentatively asked, "Do you also wish to join His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor's embrace?"
You possess the Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, which allows you to control all serpentine magical beasts in the world, and will indeed be a great help to His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor's great cause.

If you help us obtain the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, I can introduce you to His Majesty the Phoenix Emperor.

"Your Majesty the Phoenix Emperor will surely become Emperor, and you will be a subject who follows his rise to power, enjoying countless benefits!"

"no need."

Qinglin gently shook her head, her long eyelashes trembling. The moment she heard Phoenix acknowledge her identity, her Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupils burst forth with a dazzling green light, which looked even more eerie against her fair cheeks.

She raised her slender fingers, her fingertips gently pointing at the phoenix. Her voice, still soft, fell with a resounding tone.

"kill!"

"boom--!"

Suddenly, a terrifying aura erupted from Yao Ming's body. His vast and boundless holy might swept out like a tsunami, and the terrifying energy fluctuations instantly tore through the sky, scattering the thick clouds into countless fragments.

Phoenix's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in shock, "Are you insane? We are complete strangers, yet you insist on being our enemy?!"

"Yes, we have no grudges against each other, but I am a human and you are a beastman. That reason alone is enough."

For the sake of humanity, I must kill you.

Qinglin's voice was soft and weak, but the killing intent it contained was absolutely pure!
"Kill me? How arrogant!"

Anger flared in the phoenix's eyes, and terrifying holy power erupted from within its body. Crimson flames surged forth from its body like a tide, condensing into a phantom of a fire phoenix with wingspans of a thousand feet.

With each flap of its wings, waves of heat surged, as if an ancient fire phoenix had truly descended upon the mortal world, the scorching air causing distorted ripples in the surrounding space.

"boom--!!"

The next instant, the phantom of the fire phoenix collided violently with the dark holy might surrounding Yao Ming!

The moment the two saints clashed with all their might, a terrifying energy shockwave spread out in a ring, shattering space like glass wherever it passed, revealing bottomless void rifts!

The earth trembled violently, spiderweb-like cracks spread for hundreds of miles, mountains collapsed, forests turned to ash, and the world was instantly shrouded in a scene of cataclysmic destruction.

"She is the enemy!"

A cold glint flashed in Feng Qing'er's eyes as she said, "Two elders!"

Kunhuang and Yinghuang remained indifferent, and without Feng Qing'er's prompting, they had already moved. Kunhuang's figure instantly transformed into a blur, freezing the air wherever it passed; Yinghuang spread its wings, letting out a sharp cry that pierced the sky, its talons flashing with a cold light capable of tearing through metal and stone!

Both of them are Battle Saints of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan, known for their speed, which is extremely fast!

Before everyone's eyes flashed, two figures appeared three feet away from Qinglin, attacking simultaneously from the left and right, aiming straight for Qinglin's vitals with deadly force!
"careful!"

Xiao Yan blurted it out subconsciously.

Qinglin remained calm, but the green light of the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil in his eyes grew even brighter, and the power of his pupil technique quietly began to circulate.

It might be difficult for an ordinary Dou Zun to react to a Saint's full-force killing move, let alone a Dou Sheng with top-tier speed like Kun Huang or Ying Huang.

Not only does she possess the number one pupil technique on the continent, but she also inherited an ancient legacy, giving her the qualification to sense the aura of a Dou Sheng. The two men's attacks were crystal clear in her eyes!
"go with!"

The Grand Elder of the Nine Netherworld Python instantly pointed out, and the dense Yellow Spring death energy spread out like ink, transforming into dozens of pitch-black chains that instantly attacked Kunhuang and Yinghuang!
At the same time, a flash of light appeared around Qinglin, and nine enormous snake-head phantoms suddenly flew out, their snake eyes icy cold and their mouths wide open, instantly enveloping the five Netherworld Python Half-Saints.

The battle qi within the five half-saints was uncontrollably drawn out by the serpent head phantom, transforming into torrents of battle qi that surged into the nine-headed celestial serpent!

In an instant, the nine serpent head phantoms suddenly swelled up, transforming into a sky serpent phantom that blotted out the sun!

The snake's body coiled around the clouds, its nine heads raised simultaneously, and terrifying energy gathered in its mouths. It spewed out a jet-black beam of light as thick as a water vat, which slammed into the Kunhuang and Yinghuang with a world-destroying force!

"boom--!!!"

The jet-black beam of light collided with the attacks of the two Kunying Saints, and a dazzling halo erupted in the sky. Terrifying energy intertwined and surged, forming a huge energy storm!

The intense light made it impossible for the people below to open their eyes; they could only feel the terrifying fluctuations that were enough to make the heavens and earth tremble, and their hearts trembled as a result.

"How is it going!"

Xiao Yan stared intently at the energy storm in the sky, his heart sinking to the bottom. If Qing Lin was defeated, they would have no chance of survival!
"rest assured."

Qi You looked up at the sky, a hint of surprise flashing across his face: "That little girl seems to be a little different from the usual Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil..."

The blinding halo gradually dissipated, and when everyone looked up, they saw that the figures of Kunhuang and Yinghuang had been knocked back several feet, and the light on their wings had dimmed a bit, clearly indicating that they had suffered a loss in the previous collision!
"Wuhu! There's hope!"

Zi Yan clenched her fists excitedly.

"With our abilities, we still can't defeat her. This Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil has truly become a force to be reckoned with."

Eagle Phoenix's expression was grim, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes.

"A prolonged battle is not advisable; the Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit is of utmost importance."

Kunhuang frowned, his eyes quickly sweeping over Xiao Yan and the others below. That old dragon was no pushover; if given time to recover, the battle might take an unexpected turn.

The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for them.

"Miss!"

Kunhuang roared loudly, its voice piercing through the battlefield and reaching the phoenix locked in battle with Yaoming.

"understood!"

Phoenix was clearly paying attention to the situation here, and its thoughts coincided with those of Kunhuang.

"boom!"

She immediately gathered all her holy power, unleashed a dazzling flaming palm strike to shatter the demon's aura, then transformed into a streak of crimson light, grabbed Feng Qing'er, and turned to flee towards the ruins.

Without further hesitation, Kunhuang and Yinghuang spread their wings instantly, and with a sharp whistling sound that tore through space, they flew swiftly behind the phoenix.

Qi You shouted, "Don't let them go!"

Qinglin was startled, his fingertips flashing rapidly as he hurriedly issued an interception command.

The phantom of the nine-headed celestial serpent opened its mouth and spewed out a jet-black beam of light. The Grand Elder of the Nine Netherworld Python also summoned the Yellow Spring Death Qi to form chains, attempting to entangle the Heavenly Demon Phoenix's body.

Unfortunately, the Heavenly Phoenix Clan is the fastest race among the beast races. They might be able to put up a fight in a head-on confrontation, but they can never catch up in terms of speed.

In an instant, the three Heavenly Fire Phoenixes and Feng Qing'er all entered the ruins.

(End of this chapter)