Battle Through the Heavens: I, with my Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, control Medusa

Qinglin and the wounded mercenaries returned to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's base.

Xiao Ding and Xiao Li were sitting in the hall when they saw the stretcher being carried in, and their expressions changed simultaneously.

"What happened?"

Xiao Ding stood up and asked in a deep voice.

One of the wounded soldiers spoke with difficulty and recounted what had just happened.

Xiao Ding's face flashed with surprise after hearing this.

"A snake-man boy saved you?"

"Yes."

The wounded soldier nodded.

Xiao Li also stood up, his brows slightly furrowed.

"The snake-people have always been at odds with humans, why would he come to your rescue?"

"I don't know either."

The wounded soldier shook his head.

"But he did save us and helped Qinglin out of a predicament."

Xiao Ding remained silent for a moment.

"No matter who he is, he saved our brother, and we must remember this kindness."

He looked at Xiao Li.

"If I run into him again next time, I must thank him properly."

Xiao Li nodded.

"Although he is a snake-man, he helped our Desert Iron Mercenary Group."

"This favor must be repaid."

Qinglin stood aside, listening to the two leaders' words, muttering something to himself.

……

Lu Chen left Stone Desert City and headed deep into the Tagor Desert.

Under the blazing sun, yellow sand filled the sky.

His snake tail slid across the sand, leaving a winding trail.

As soon as I entered the depths of the desert, a system notification popped up.

[Mission triggered. Reveal the host's current strength and astonish Mobas.]

[Upon completion of the task, you will receive one opportunity to duplicate the item.]

Lu Chen looked at the system's notification and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Did it shock Mobas?

This task is simple.

He is currently at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang level, while Mobas is only at the Dou Wang level and was defeated by him.

"Accept the mission."

Lu Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Task accepted.]

Lu Chen snapped out of his thoughts, quickened his pace, and headed towards the snake-man tribe.

……

Inside the main hall of the Snake-Man tribe.

Several elders gathered together.

Queen Medusa sat in the main seat, dressed in a red dress, exuding a cold and aloof aura.

She exuded a powerful aura.

That's the kind of pressure only a Dou Zong powerhouse can possess.

"Her Majesty the Queen has broken through to the Dou Zong realm. It's time for our Snake-People race to take action."

The Second Elder spoke first.

"The Gama Empire has oppressed our snake-people for many years. Now that Her Majesty the Queen's strength has greatly increased, it is time to launch a counterattack."

The Third Elder nodded as well.

"The Second Elder is right. Her Majesty the Queen is now a Dou Zong powerhouse, while the strongest member of the Jia Ma Empire's royal family is only at the peak of Dou Huang."

"Our snake-people race is fully capable of fighting them."

The Fourth Elder echoed this sentiment.

"I suggest that we immediately gather our forces and attack the Gama Empire."

"To reclaim the territory that rightfully belongs to our snake-people."

The Fifth Elder also spoke up.

"Your Majesty, humans have trapped us in the desert for so many years. Now that you have broken through to the Dou Zong realm, we can finally take our revenge."

Queen Medusa sat in the main seat, listening to their words without any expression on her face.

The Grand Elder sat to one side, silent.

He knew that the elders were all holding their breath.

The Serpent People have been trapped in the Tagor Desert for so many years, suffering endless oppression from humans.

Now that the Queen has broken through to the Dou Zong realm, it's only natural that they want revenge.

Sending troops to the Gama Empire is no small matter.

The Gama Empire is backed by the Yunlan Sect and other forces.

Once war breaks out, the outcome is unpredictable.

Queen Medusa raised her hand and waved it gently.

"Step down."

Her voice wasn't loud, but the hall fell silent instantly.

Several elders looked at her.

"Your Majesty..."

What else did the Second Elder want to say?

"I have said, step down."

Queen Medusa said coldly.

"Human armies have been operating on the edge of the desert, eyeing us with hostility."

"If we don't strike first, it will be too late once they grow up."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Fourth Elder then spoke up.

"Now that you have broken through to the Dou Zong level, this is a great opportunity for our Snake-People race."

"If we miss this opportunity, we can always think about it again later..."

Queen Medusa looked at them, her brows furrowed slightly.

"I have said, step down."

Her voice turned cold.

The elders exchanged glances, not daring to say anything more.

He could only bow respectfully and leave the main hall.

……

Lu Chen returned to the snake-people tribe.

His snake tail slid through the village passage, making a faint sound.

The snake people around him all bowed their heads respectfully when they saw him.

Lu Chen ignored them and scanned the tribe with his gaze.

According to the system's instructions, the mission can be completed as long as you show your strength to Mobas and shock him.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared ahead.

Mobass.

He walked over from the other end of the passage, his face somewhat gloomy.

Since being publicly defeated by Lu Chen last time, his status in the clan has plummeted.

Those snake people who used to treat him with utmost respect now look at him differently.

All of this is because of Lu Chen.

Mobas grew angrier the more he thought about it, and his pace quickened.

He didn't notice the sinking land ahead.

When he looked up, Lu Chen had already blocked his way.

Mobas paused in his steps.

"Lu Chen?"

His face immediately darkened.

"What do you want to do?"

Lu Chen looked at him without saying a word.

A bad feeling welled up in Mobas's heart.

Last time in the square, Lu Chen looked at him like this, and then used the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil to control his body.

The feeling of being manipulated still sends chills down his spine when he thinks about it now.

"Don't come any closer."

Mobas took a step back.

Lu Chen ignored him.

He activated the battle qi within his body, releasing his aura without reservation.

The aura of a peak nine-star Dou Huang, with an oppressive force as tangible as a physical object, pressed down on Mobas.

Mobas's expression changed instantly.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and his body involuntarily took several steps back.

Peak of Nine-Star Dou Huang.

He was actually at the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang realm.

A storm raged within Mobas's heart.

When Lu Chen defeated him in the main hall last time, he displayed the strength of a three-star Dou Huang.

It's only been a few days?

In just a few days, he went from a three-star Dou Huang to the peak of a nine-star Dou Huang?

What kind of cultivation speed is this?

Mobas's voice was trembling.

"You...your strength..."

His legs were shaking.

The pressure from the peak of the Nine-Star Dou Huang made it impossible for him to even stand.

Beads of sweat rolled down Mobas's forehead.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something.

But it felt like something was blocking his throat, and he couldn't say a word.

Lu Chen looked at him, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He didn't speak, he simply stopped breathing.

Mobas's body went limp, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

Mobas raised his head and looked at Lu Chen.

His eyes were filled with shock.

There was also a hint of fear.

Just then, a system notification popped up.

[Task complete. You have been awarded one copy opportunity.]

[Should we perform random copying immediately?]

Lu Chen looked at the system notification, a smile flashing in his eyes.

Lu Chen snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Mobas.