Battle Through the Heavens: Reap the Red Lotus Karmic Flame at the Start

"Transaction" Queen Medusa raised her beautiful eyebrows.

"I want a Sand Mandala, which is unique to the Snake-People race," Xiao Yan said frankly.

"What do you need that for?"

At this point, Xiao Yan gave a wry smile: "The former Ice Emperor Hai Bodong was sealed by your sealing technique, and now his strength is only at the Dou Ling realm. I need the Sand Mandala to restore his strength."

"Hai Bodong...it seems there is such a person." Queen Medusa gently massaged her smooth forehead with her slender fingers, clearly she still had some impression of Hai Bodong.

Then, Queen Medusa tossed three yellow objects into Xiao Yan's hands. Upon receiving them, Xiao Yan discovered they were three identical plants. Each plant had a rather strange appearance, coiled and twisted like a long, yellow snake. At the top of the plant was the snake's head, slightly protruding from which was a fist-sized nodule—this nodule was the most concentrated essence of the entire plant.

"I was in a hurry when I left, and I only had three plants on me," Queen Medusa said casually. "Here, consider it a way of repaying you for the information."

Xiao Yan was also surprised and asked, "What? Does the Queen believe what we said?"

Queen Medusa glanced at Xiao Yan, then looked at Zi Yan and said, "I don't believe what you say, I just believe this little guy."

Xiao Yan noticed that Queen Medusa's gaze towards Zi Yan was much gentler. This was none other than the infamous Queen Medusa of the Jia Ma Empire! Where else had anyone ever seen the Queen in such a maternal state?

Seeing that Xiao Yan probably had no other intentions, Queen Medusa simply left. She wasn't one to hesitate or be indecisive; once she chose to trust Zi Yan and Xiao Yan, there was no possibility of any hesitation.

Xiao Yan was relieved to see the three Sand Mandala plants in his hand. Although he had other ways to deal with the seal on Hai Bodong, refining the Breaking Calamity Pill was still the safest option.

Once the Breaking Calamity Pill is refined for Hai Bodong, three of the four Pure Lotus Demon Flame Maps will be collected. Although finding the last one is like finding a needle in a haystack in this vast continent, it's just one step away.

Zi Yan suddenly rushed up to Xiao Yan and said, "Xiao Yan, how about we figure out a way to trick this older sister?"

"What are you lying about?" Xiao Yan was so engrossed in the joy of obtaining the Sand Mandala that he didn't notice the unusual nature of Zi Yan's question.

"Try to make her like you. Then she'll be reluctant to leave you, so let her come with us. I like this older sister!" Ziyan finished speaking and then patted her chest, saying, "I promise I won't tell Xun'er!"

Xiao Yan's eyelids twitched violently upon hearing Zi Yan's words. He pressed down on Zi Yan's head and said, "Do you think I have that ability?"

Xiao Yan's two older brothers were developing their careers in the desert. Xiao Yan had heard a lot about Queen Medusa's power from his two brothers. Even the steady and composed eldest brother, Xiao Ding, was extremely afraid of Queen Medusa.

Although Xiao Yan's strength has increased dramatically, some of his impressions cannot be eradicated in a short time.

Zi Yan pouted: "Of course you are. Any pretty older sister would be captivated by you."

"And Qinglin too, little sister too!" Ziyan continued.

Xiao Yan couldn't even refute Zi Yan's nonsense for the time being, so he could only helplessly spread his wings and fly towards the desert.

Zi Yan laughed as she watched Xiao Yan leave in anger, and then followed him in mid-air.

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The Gama Empire, Desert City.

Mocheng is located on the edge of the desert, so although there was turmoil on the border of the Jiama Empire, it did not affect inland cities like Mocheng.

Hai Bodong's map shop still stands quietly at the end of the street. It is already dusk, and there are few people on the street.

Hai Bodong's shop had its doors ajar, and it looked like it would be closing soon.

This made things convenient for Xiao Yan. Looking at the gate, Xiao Yan was somewhat moved. This continent was indeed full of hidden talents. Who would have thought that such an old and inconspicuous shop would hide a former Dou Huang powerhouse?

When Xiao Yan first came here, he was only a Dou Shi cultivator and was able to defeat Hai Bodong with the help of Yao Lao. Now, Xiao Yan is a genuine Dou Huang powerhouse!

Xiao Yan pushed open the door and entered with Zi Yan.

Inside the map shop, there was a moonstone, its warm, soft light illuminating the entire shop. A roll of map was neatly arranged on the counter.

An old man, with his back to Xiao Yan and Zi Yan, was sorting through a pile of blueprints. His indifferent voice drifted over: "Sorry, our shop is closed today. Please come back tomorrow."

Looking at Hai Bodong at this moment, Xiao Yan felt a sense of familiarity. Hai Bodong was just as indifferent when he first came here.

"Are you sure?" Xiao Yan asked quietly.

Upon hearing Xiao Yan's voice, the old man trembled. Turning around, he saw a smile appear on Xiao Yan's withered face: "Young brother, you've finally arrived!"

Looking at Xiao Yan at this moment, Hai Bodong still had a bit of disbelief on his face.

"What, sir? Do you think I met with some misfortune in the desert?"

"How could this be... wait... your strength!" Even the usually composed Hai Bodong couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "You really found the Strange Flame? How is that possible!"

At first glance, Hai Bodong did not notice Xiao Yan's change, but when he investigated, he found that Xiao Yan and the girl next to him were like a still lake, and he could not detect any information about their strength.

The two of them gave Hai Bodong a vague feeling of unease, a feeling he hadn't experienced since becoming a Fighting King.

Although Xiao Yan has been gone for three years, the only way he could have improved to this extent is by obtaining a different kind of fire.

Therefore, even though Xiao Yan was concerned about the Breaking Pill and his own recovery of strength, Hai Bodong did not care about it immediately.

"It was just luck; I guess I was pretty lucky," Xiao Yan said with a shrug.

"With your current strength, there are probably very few people in the entire Gama Empire who can rival you." Hai Bodong's tone was somewhat dejected at this moment. He had been sealed by Queen Medusa when he was young and arrogant, and the excitement outside was no longer relevant to him.

A genius like Xiao Yan could easily surpass him, and even if he regained his strength, he would be out of touch with the world.

Looking at Hai Bodong at this moment, Xiao Yan even felt a little guilty. It seemed that his sudden increase in strength had inadvertently dealt a blow to this once-famous figure.

"I just don't know if Elder Hai still wants this after three years?"

What Xiao Yan held in his hand was the Sand Mandala, a gift from Queen Medusa!