While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 119 Sending Medusa to School

"From the vast emptiness arise countless orifices, spiritual essence gives birth to the void. The Nine Netherworlds connect to the Mysterious Palace, the soul's light illuminates the Nine Heavens..."

After cleaning the room, Chen Xiao sat cross-legged on the bed, chanting the "Nine Nether Soul Scripture" and carefully comprehending its teachings.

As he repeated the mantra over and over, Chen Xiao became completely absorbed in it.

If anyone were present, they would be surprised to find that Chen Xiao's current state was extremely strange.

He seemed to be in a strange, indescribable state, surrounded by an invisible and intangible spiritual power that was pulsating at a special frequency.

In Chen Xiao's mind, he felt his thoughts were clearer than ever before, as if his comprehension had been enhanced tenfold or a hundredfold in that instant.

In this state, he re-examined himself and suddenly realized that the flaws in the combat techniques he had cultivated, such as the Mystic Ice Dragon Soar, were magnified infinitely in his eyes. His previous ideas about ice and fire were now flowing like a spring, and all sorts of inspirations kept emerging from his heart...

Time passed by, and outside it was dark and then dawn.

The four elders, Cao Xi and Yin, had already brought the two elders back, but Chen Xiao still made no move.

Queen Medusa, who had been waiting from dawn until noon, could no longer sit still. She appeared in a burst of bright light, her face cold as she slipped into Chen Xiao's room.

However, when Queen Medusa saw Chen Xiao sitting motionless on the bed, seemingly lost in thought, a look of surprise flashed across her pretty face.

She could tell that Chen Xiao was now in a state of sudden enlightenment.

This state is what countless cultivators dream of, and some people may never achieve enlightenment even once in their entire lives.

Taking a deep breath, Queen Medusa had to suppress her impatience and waved her hand to set up a barrier.

As the saying goes, ruining someone's future is like killing their parents.

Even if she was anxious, she didn't dare to disturb them at this moment.

"Just one day, I'll only wait one day!"

Queen Medusa muttered to herself and gently sat down.

Two days later.

Chen Xiao, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, finally came to his senses, and a look of joy appeared on his face.

Although he was still at the nine-star Dou Wang level, he had unknowingly gained tremendous benefits, such as…

Just as he was happily thinking about it, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a burning, piercing gaze.

Looking up, he immediately saw Queen Medusa sitting at the table, staring straight at him expressionlessly.

She looked as if someone owed her money.

"Your Majesty, how much time has passed?"

"Two and a half days!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao immediately understood why the woman had that expression.

"Sorry, I forgot the time. We'll leave today, right away!"

Upon hearing this, Queen Medusa's expression softened. She gracefully rose, removed the barrier, and went downstairs to wait.

Chen Xiao followed closely behind, but when he arrived downstairs, he only saw Zi Yan and Cao Xi.

"Old Hai went to deliver a message to those forces in the Black Corner Region. Sister Cao Ying and Sister Little Fairy Doctor are both cultivating." Noticing Chen Xiao's expression, Zi Yan slumped in her chair and said.

Beside her were four or five empty jade vases.

Since meeting Cao Ying, her meals have been getting better and better, and she no longer has to worry about pills every day.

In the past few days, she has raided three different factions and made a fortune, so she no longer has to worry about medicinal herbs.

So her daily routine consisted of only one thing: taking large doses of drugs, more in one day than in the previous ten days.

At this rate, she should be able to advance to the next level soon.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly and looked at Cao Xi.

"Fourth Elder, we're going to Canaan Academy. Please keep an eye on things here, and let Little Fairy Doctor and the others know if they ask."

"It's nothing, go early and come back early."

Cao Xi nodded in agreement.

...

Canaan College.

As soon as they entered the inner courtyard's airspace, Zi Yan started chattering away with Queen Medusa.

For her, there was no place more comfortable than this.

"Sister Medusa, that dark building is the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower. The reason why the students in the inner courtyard are able to improve their strength so quickly is basically due to it. However, Chen Xiao and I don't really like it."

"That's the accommodation area over there. That's where I first met Chen Xiao..."

Zi Yan chattered on and on, her little mouth never stopping, leaving Chen Xiao and Queen Medusa no chance to interrupt.

Until a figure appeared in front of them, stepping through the air.

"A Dou Zong level expert..."

Queen Medusa's gaze sharpened.

She had heard Zi Yan mention this Grand Elder of the Inner Court, but she didn't know exactly what level of Dou Zong he was.

Now that I've met him in person, I can finally confirm it.

This is a three-star Dou Zong!

On the surface, his strength was two minor realms higher than hers in terms of fighting spirit.

"Old Man Su!"

"Elder."

"Greetings, Grand Elder."

As Su Qian approached, the three of them greeted her.

Even Queen Medusa was very polite.

After all, she came to Canaan Academy this time because she had a favor to ask, so she naturally had to be more humble.

Su Qian returned the greeting with clasped hands, giving Zi Yan and Chen Xiao an inquiring look.

He had sensed the arrival of a Dou Zong expert. If it weren't for the two extremely familiar auras accompanying him, he probably would have suspected that someone was trying to steal the Fallen Heart Flame.

"Old Su, this is Sister Medusa from the Gama Empire, a friend of mine and Chen Xiao's! Sister Medusa developed some problems due to using a secret evolution technique, and now she has two souls inside her..."

After much effort and frequent hand gestures, Zi Yan finally explained the situation.

Su Qian then realized what was happening and completely relaxed.

The problems that arose from the use of the strange fire to enter and exit the room, and the fact that the strange fire was later refined by Chen Xiao's friend, confirm that Queen Medusa had no interest in the strange fire.

"So that's how it is. The Heavenly Flame Refining Tower is very large; one more person won't make a difference, and one less person won't make a difference either. It's just that there's no precedent for allowing outsiders to enter the tower from the inner courtyard..."

"Sister Medusa is my and Chen Xiao's wife, not an outsider."

Zi Yan retorted, leaving the others speechless.

Chen Xiao pulled her back and said with a smile, "Don't rush, let the Grand Elder finish speaking."

Having been in contact with Su Qian for so long, Chen Xiao knew her very well.

This elder was not a pedantic person.

Just out of respect for Zi Yan, the Grand Elder would be unlikely to refuse such a small request.

"Since Your Majesty is willing to cultivate good relationships within the Inner Court, and with Zi Yan and Chen Xiao vouching for you, I can allow you to use Chen Xiao's Fire Crystal Card to enter the eighth level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower for cultivation. However, I cannot guarantee whether the Fallen Heart Flame will be of any use to Your Majesty."

Thank you!

Queen Medusa nodded her thanks.

Without further ado, led by Su Qian, the group arrived at the eighth floor of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.

Chen Xiao took out the Fire Crystal Card, found an empty cultivation room, taught Queen Medusa how to use it, and watched her close the cultivation room door before leaving with the Grand Elder and Zi Yan.

"We haven't yet congratulated the Grand Elder on his further advancement."

Su Qian chuckled and shook his head, saying, "I've been a two-star Dou Zong for many years, and my improvement is nothing compared to yours, including this Queen Medusa. Her potential is even greater than mine. It would be good for you to have this help when you're traveling."

"Furthermore, the reason I let her into the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower today was partly to give you face, and partly because it's related to that Fallen Heart Flame."

"In recent years, the frequency of the Fallen Heart Flame's outbursts has been increasing. I have a feeling that this beast may break through the seal in three to five years at most. With a Dou Zong-level combatant in the inner courtyard, it will be easier to deal with when that day comes."

Hearing Su Qian's words, Zi Yan was a little confused.

She glanced at Su Qian, then at Chen Xiao.

"Chen Xiao, does Old Man Su mean that Sister Medusa will stay in the inner courtyard for three to five years?"

Chen Xiao remained noncommittal. "At least six months, I can assure you. The Fallen Heart Flame is indeed effective for her, but relying solely on the eighth level of the flame, she'll need more time to resolve her soul problem. For the time being, we shouldn't bother her anymore. Get ready, I'll take you treasure hunting next!"

(End of this chapter)