Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 104 Standoff

Amidst swirling yellow sand, a group of figures with wings on their backs faced off, both with serious expressions, seemingly on the verge of a fight at any moment.

"Oh?" Queen Medusa was slightly surprised as she looked at the young figure who stepped forward. Such a young sixth-grade alchemist?

Queen Medusa's captivating face, visible beneath her veil, flashed without a trace of hesitation: "I wonder if Master can refine a peak sixth-grade pill—the Breakthrough Pill!"

"I'm sorry, it's not possible at the moment!" Lin Feng was well aware of Queen Medusa's expectations.

"In that case, why don't you all come and visit the Snake-People tribe?"

Just as things were about to escalate, an excited voice rang out, followed by several figures taking flight. Among them, a petite figure in white robes and purple hair was particularly eye-catching.

"Lin Feng, I'm here!"

"Um?"

With the appearance of these figures, the snake-people's side visibly reacted, wondering, "Are they just a few more elders at the peak of the Battle King realm?"

"Lin Feng, you've got something so funny going on that you didn't even wait for me! If I hadn't been so clever and quick-witted, and hadn't plucked a few of the old man's beards in time, you might be getting bullied today!"

Seeing Zi Yan's smug expression, Lin Feng didn't stop her. With the addition of several peak Dou Wang elders, and relying on the combined sealing techniques practiced by everyone in the academy, the two sides were evenly matched.

"Your Majesty, how about we each leave and do our own thing?"

With the support of the elders, Vice Dean Hu Qian became more confident. Of course, he still hoped to avoid taking action.

As Queen Medusa gazed at the numerous elders whose auras were subtly intertwined, her expression gradually darkened.

"Your Majesty, what is this?"

The aged snake-man elder standing nearby also noticed the change in the situation and quietly transmitted his voice.

"No," Queen Medusa said, her eyes clenched tightly. "If we miss this opportunity, who knows how long it will take to break through to the Dou Zong realm."

Only by breaking through to the Dou Zong realm can the Snake-People race escape the unchanging desert and break free from their siege. Now that an opportunity has presented itself, Queen Medusa cannot give up, no matter how difficult the situation.

"Gentlemen, please hand over the spirit within the magma, or else..." Queen Medusa did not finish her sentence, but a chilling aura suddenly began to permeate the air.

"I'd like to see just what kind of foundation the snake-people have that makes them so arrogant!"

Faced with the aggressive Snake Queen, even the usually amiable Vice Dean Hu Qian could no longer tolerate it. He narrowed his eyes and stroked his beard.

"Gentlemen, why not hear me out?" Just as the situation was about to erupt again, Lin Feng slowly flew to a distance of a hundred meters from Queen Medusa. A sealed blue lotus slowly emerged from his palm, within which a tranquil flame slowly burned.

"As far as I know, the Snake-People race has a secret technique. They can use the power of a strange fire to burn their own bloodline for purification, thereby increasing their potential and breaking through to the Dou Zong realm."

Looking at the elders behind Queen Medusa whose expressions had changed drastically, as well as the many tribal chiefs who looked tense, Lin Feng ignored them and continued speaking.

"However, as you all know, this method is extremely risky, with a very low chance of success, or even zero chance of success."

"Master Lin Feng, there's no need to beat around the bush; just speak your mind."

As expected of the king of a clan, he grasped the key point instantly. Seeing this, Lin Feng stopped hesitating.

"It is absolutely impossible for Her Majesty to take the Strange Flame from us. Even if she could succeed, the Dou Zong experts of Canaan Academy would be able to annihilate the Snake-People before the Queen evolves."

Ignoring the unpleasant expressions on the faces of the many snake people, Lin Feng continued speaking.

"Even if the queen manages to succeed by sheer luck, there will likely be a long period of weakening, and the snake people will still be unable to avoid annihilation."

"How about we make a deal?"

"What kind of deal is Master Lin Feng talking about?" As expected of a king of a clan, he remained unfazed even when Mount Tai collapsed before him.

"I am already a sixth-grade advanced alchemist. If the Serpent Clan provides me with their resources for practice, the resulting pills will be split 50/50. And regardless of the final outcome, within three years, the Serpent Clan can come to Canaan Academy to have me refine a Breakthrough Pill, according to the rules for alchemists!"

As soon as Lin Feng finished speaking, the snake-people hesitated and began to discuss among themselves. In the end, however, many eyes turned to Queen Medusa.

"Master Lin Feng's suggestion is certainly excellent," Queen Medusa said, her red lips slightly parted, her voice as captivating as ever. "However, I must add one more condition: if Master Lin Feng cannot refine the Breakthrough Pill within a short period of time..."

"You must help me evolve my bloodline using a different kind of fire!"

"What!?"

Before Lin Feng could react to Queen Medusa's words, the snake-man elder beside her exclaimed in shock.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't! In my opinion, we should follow Master Lin Feng's advice. Following this method, you can advance to the Dou Zong realm in three years at most. At that time, you can confidently create a living space for the Snake-People. Why take such a risk?"

Not only the elders of the snake people, but also the chieftains of many snake people tribes were shocked and did not understand the queen's idea, so they all tried to stop her.

"Enough!" Queen Medusa's icy voice rang out, and the many snake people immediately stopped trying to dissuade her.

"Even without the Breakthrough Pill, I am confident that I can advance to the Dou Zong level in many years. Why bother with this?"

Seeing the puzzled looks on her people's faces, the Queen still spoke up to explain. "If I cannot evolve my bloodline, my achievements will at most be at the mid-level of the Dou Zong realm, or even just the initial level."

"Faced with the suppression of the surrounding major empires, we are still merely surviving on the brink of death. I must seize this opportunity!"

After speaking, Queen Medusa smiled slightly at Lin Feng, but unfortunately, this captivating smile was hidden behind her veil, and Lin Feng had no chance to see it.

"Master Lin Feng, come with me!" He then looked back at Hu Qian and the others who wanted to follow, and stopped them.

"As the queen of my race, I always keep my word and will certainly not harm Master Lin Feng," Queen Medusa said after a moment of silence. "Moreover, a sixth-grade alchemy master, especially one backed by the powerful Canaan Academy, would not dare to do anything unwise. You can all rest assured!"

Seeing that the Canaan Academy group seemed to want to go along, Queen Medusa could not allow it. If these many powerful individuals, all at least Battle Kings, were allowed to enter the clan, it would not only tie down a large number of Snake-People clan experts for protection.

If they harbor malicious intentions, the Snake-People race might be in danger of annihilation. As the queen of the race, she would never allow these powerful individuals to enter her territory.

"Vice Dean, you should go back first. Since Her Majesty the Queen has said so, my safety should not be a problem."

"Well, then I will follow Elder Lin Feng's advice. Of course, if I do not receive a letter from Elder Lin Feng within a month, I will certainly report to the Grand Elder for a decision."

After thinking for a moment, Vice Dean Hu Qian also felt that the Snake-People would not ignore the consequences of offending both a Rank 6 Alchemist and Canaan Academy.

"Lin Feng, I'll stay here and protect you!"

(End of this chapter)