Battle Through the Heavens: I can solidify the talents of all things

On the way to the west side hall, Hua She'er walked ahead, her posture upright and her steps steady, but her heart was far from as calm as she appeared.

What exactly is Her Majesty up to?

Her mind was in complete turmoil.

"Yesterday I rushed out, saying I was going to investigate the earth-shattering energy fluctuations, which were suspected to be related to the strange fire and the mysterious powerful figure."

"And yet... only a little over a day has passed, and instead of mentioning powerful individuals or strange flames, they've brought back... a living, breathing human man?"

"Is it still placed in a side hall next to the main palace?"

This is absolutely unprecedented!

Flower Snake couldn't help but think about it.

She couldn't help but secretly turn her head again, quickly glancing at Xiao Qing behind her out of the corner of her eye.

The boy appeared to be sixteen or seventeen years old, with a handsome face and deep black eyes. Although he looked young, he possessed an indescribable calm and composure that set him apart from ordinary humans.

'His appearance is truly exceptional, one in a million, downright handsome...'

Flower Snake subconsciously made this assessment in her mind, then suddenly startled and secretly spat at herself.

What am I thinking?

"However, judging from his age, he seems considerably younger than Her Majesty the Queen... Could it be...?"

A bold idea popped into her head uncontrollably, making Flower Snake's heart skip a beat.

"Her Majesty the Queen... actually likes this younger, more delicate type?"

This discovery seemed to open the door to a new world for Hua She'er.

Xiao Qing is currently only twelve or thirteen years old, while Queen Medusa is nearly a hundred years old!

However, in the eyes of the snake people, Queen Medusa was only equivalent to a human in their twenties or thirties, the prime of her life.

Of course, the age of the snake people cannot be compared with that of humans.

Queen Medusa held a revered position among the snake people, possessed immense power, and was renowned for her unparalleled beauty.

Her love life has always been a topic of private speculation within the clan, but there has never been any indication of it.

Now, this sudden "keeping a mistress in a golden house" is happening to a human boy. If this news spreads, the entire snake-people race will probably be shaken!

Flower Snake tried her best to maintain a calm expression on her face, but her heart was in turmoil.

She secretly resolved to keep a close watch on the side hall and, at the same time, keep a close watch on the mouths of her sisters...

At the very least, rumors must not be allowed to spread unchecked until Her Majesty the Queen makes a clear statement.

However, as the side hall drew ever closer, Flower Snake seemed to have already foreseen it...

After tonight, the palace, and indeed the entire holy city, will likely never be able to return to its former "peace".

Although the west side hall is called a "side hall", its size is almost the same as the Queen's bedroom.

Even Queen Medusa would often stay here for a day or two...

The interior space is spacious and mainly uses cool-toned stone materials, which are rare in the desert.

It is also carved with intricate serpentine patterns and has huge stained-glass windows inlaid with colorful crystals.

The scorching sunlight from outside is filtered into a soft, dappled halo that is projected inside.

A unique fragrance permeated the air, different from the rich and subtle aroma of the main hall, making it all the more tranquil.

"Sir, this side hall is your residence."

Hua She'er stopped inside the palace gate, stepped aside, and spoke with the same formulaic respect, but the probing look in her eyes did not diminish.

"The palace is fully equipped, and there will be guards on duty outside the door. If you need anything, you can ask them at any time."

Xiao Qing's gaze swept quickly across the environment inside the hall, and his soul power began to spread silently.

In an instant, he clearly discerned the entire structural framework of the side hall, as well as the presence of several hidden guards lurking in the shadows.

Xiao Qing nodded slightly to Hua She'er and said in thanks, "Thank you."

Seeing his calm reaction, lacking both the fear one would feel upon first entering a foreign land and the amazement one would have felt at the palace's side hall, Hua She'er felt an even stronger sense of unease.

Flower Snake hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking tentatively, "May I ask your name, sir? And your relationship with Her Majesty the Queen...?"

"Xiao Qing".

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qing immediately gave her name, interrupting her probing.

"If your queen is willing to tell you about my affair with her, she will naturally do so."

Though spoken softly, the words carried an undeniable authority, instantly silencing Hua She'er.

Hua She'er realized that the young man in front of her was not as simple as he seemed. His composure and the subtle sense of oppression he exuded even reminded her of how she felt when facing Her Majesty the Queen.

"Yes, Mr. Xiao." Hua She'er lowered her head, not daring to ask any more questions. "Then you should rest first, I will take my leave."

After Hua She'er left the hall and gently closed the heavy hall door carved with coiled snake patterns, Xiao Qing slowly walked to the center of the hall.

Xiao Qing did not rush to rest, but instead sat cross-legged on the large stone bed covered with soft animal hides, and focused his mind on his body.

"Teacher, the energy of the earth veins beneath this Snake-People's Holy City seems somewhat abnormal."

Xiao Qing communicated with the old doctor in his mind.

He possesses the [Devouring Law], giving him a perception of energy flow far beyond that of ordinary people.

When they entered the Holy City's territory, they vaguely sensed a subtle yet enormous energy fluctuation coming from deep underground.

Slightly different from the fire-attribute tone of the entire desert, it carries a hint of coldness and antiquity, as if it could erupt at any moment!

"Yes, I sense it." The old apothecary's voice carried a hint of solemnity. "The snake-people have been rooted here for a thousand years; the location of this holy city was certainly not chosen arbitrarily!"

"The earth's veins here seem to be guided or sealed by some force, with energy gathering but not dissipating. Although it appears cold and yin, it contains vitality within. For the snake people, whose constitution is cold and yin, it is indeed an excellent place for cultivation."

"Moreover... there seems to be something else hidden deep within this energy..."

Xiao Qing seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems that the snake-people are not as simple as they appear.

Queen Medusa's eagerness to break through to the Dou Zong level is probably not only for the survival of her race, but may also be related to the secrets of this earth vein.

Xiao Qing stopped thinking about it. His immediate priority was to consolidate his newly achieved three-star Dou Wang cultivation and familiarize himself with the evolved [Devouring Law] and the power of the Spirit Realm soul.

He closed his eyes, and the Earth-rank, low-level "Burning Technique" within his body began to slowly circulate.

He subtly drew in the energy in the surrounding space, including the wisps of cold, yin energy emanating from the earth's veins, and absorbed it into his body.

With the existence of the [Devouring Law], Xiao Qing's efficiency in absorbing and refining energy far exceeds that of others of the same level.

Energy of various attributes enters the body and is powerfully transformed into the purest fighting spirit, nourishing the meridians and qi vortex.

Outside the palace, Flower Snake arranged for four of her most capable snake-woman guards to stand watch at the entrance.

Furthermore, he repeatedly and strictly ordered that Xiao Qing not be disturbed or that no information about Xiao Qing be disclosed to the outside world.

However, as she looked at the tightly closed palace doors, her unease and curiosity grew stronger.

This human boy named Xiao Qing is like a stone thrown into a deep pool, destined to stir up unpredictable waves in this ancient holy city.

After all, this was the first man Her Majesty the Queen brought back!

Night gradually enveloped the Tagor Desert, and the holy city of the Snake People appeared even more mysterious and serene under the cool moonlight.