In Battle Through the Heavens, lying down makes you stronger.

Chapter 143 I, Xiao Ran, am a true gentleman and would never take advantage of someone in distress!

So Xiao Ran stopped discussing it and formed a complex hand seal with his palms.

"Five-segment Soul Lock!"

In an instant, a powerful spiritual force condensed into five chains emitting black smoke, heading straight towards Queen Medusa.

Currently, his fighting spirit is only at the Dou Wang level, which is far from enough to contend with Queen Medusa in terms of fighting spirit level.

They had no choice but to find another way and fight him using their soul power.

For a woman like Queen Medusa, actions speak louder than words, and a strong attack is more effective than sweet talk.

Only by defeating her will anything be possible.

"A soul attack?" Queen Medusa's pupils contracted sharply.

But his hands didn't stop moving, and five snake shadows instantly condensed.

"Five Serpent Rakshasa Seal!"

In an instant, the five giant snakes formed from battle qi met the five soul chains that Xiao Ran was attacking.

The two collided violently, and Xiao Ran was thrown away by the shockwave from the collision.

Queen Medusa wasn't much better off, taking a few steps back.

A sweet taste rose in her throat, but she forcefully suppressed it.

at this time,

Queen Medusa's heart also grew heavy.

Naturally, he could sense that Xiao Ran was alright.

Just then, Xiao Ran's voice came.

"Your Majesty, you used a bit too much force. Remember to be gentler next time."

Queen Medusa looked up abruptly and saw Xiao Ran's face, which was blackened by the previous shockwave, with wisps of black smoke appearing.

His white robe was also tattered.

His pupils contracted involuntarily.

Although Xiao Ran looked somewhat disheveled, his breathing remained steady.

"You're not injured? And you weren't sealed away by me?"

Xiao Ran humbly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Your Majesty showed mercy; I am deeply grateful."

Queen Medusa narrowed her eyes slightly.

He hummed softly.

"That was your own skill, not because I showed mercy."

"Ugh!"

Xiao Ran sighed, feigning regret.

The Taiyin True Fire danced in his hand as he said regretfully.

"It's a pity that such a beautiful Queen Medusa is so inflexible. For the sake of her ridiculous pride, she disregards her own life."

"You urgently need to evolve for the future of the Snake-People race, but have you ever considered what will happen to your Snake-People race if you fail and perish during the evolution process?"

Queen Medusa was slightly taken aback, then looked up and coldly stared at Xiao Ran, saying...

"I am Queen Medusa of the Snake-People race, bearing the heavy responsibility for the entire Snake-People race. Even if I die during the evolutionary process, it is my mission!"

"I could never be your woman, so give up on that idea!"

"If you are willing to help me evolve, I will surely give you a generous reward that will tempt you!"

Xiao Ran helplessly shrugged and shook his head, saying...

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I lack nothing."

"Furthermore, if you don't agree to this condition, my strange fire will enter your body, and your life and death will be in my hands. Do you really think you can trust me that much?"

Medusa's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.

He looked up and carefully examined the shameless guy in the air in front of him.

His white clothes were tattered, but even from his dark face, one could tell he was a handsome young man.

Moreover, he is a seventh-grade alchemist, and at such a young age, he is already a Dou Wang (Battle King)...

A ripple of emotion inevitably stirred within me; if only…

Thinking of this, Medusa shook her head, banishing the thought from her mind.

Then he said calmly,

"Please change your terms!"

"I came to devour the strange fire and evolve with the conviction that I would die."

"If you truly refuse to make an exchange, then please leave!"

Xiao Ran felt helpless; she was truly a stubborn woman who wouldn't listen to reason.

But it was precisely because of this that Xiao Ran was even more moved and even more eager to make her his woman.

My gaze fell upon Medusa's beautiful figure, so alluring and stunning, yet so proudly independent and so lonely under the moonlight.

Xiao Ran's heart stirred, and he sighed softly.

He opened his mouth slowly.

"I have one condition: if Your Majesty agrees, I am willing to use my unique fire to help you evolve."

Queen Medusa asked directly, "What are the conditions?"

Xiao Ran pointed to the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame in the icy cold spring pool.

"If I help you, there's no use for this thing if you keep it. After I help you evolve, I'll take it with me. You don't mind, right?"

Queen Medusa proudly tilted her head back.

"If it weren't for evolution, I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble to bring this task here. It's useless to me. If you help me evolve, then it's naturally yours!"

Then his eyes narrowed.

"That's all?"

Xiao Ran felt a little uncomfortable under Medusa's gaze and nodded.

"Okay, I have one more condition."

Medusa proudly tilted her head back.

What age do you have to dare to play tricks on me?

Her red lips moved slightly.

"explain!"

Xiao Ran's eyes darted around, and he cupped his hands in greeting.

"After this matter, I humbly request that Your Majesty grant me a chance to pursue you!"

"impossible!"

Queen Medusa coldly refused without hesitation.

"I am Queen Medusa, not a cheap whore who uses her beauty to please men!"

Xiao Ran hurriedly said,

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood!"

"I just hope you can give me a chance; I have no other intentions."

"I just hope you can give us a chance to get to know each other. If I fail to win your heart, then I will naturally leave."

"Although I, Xiao Ran, am not some kind of witness or gentleman, I would never take advantage of someone in distress."

Medusa snorted coldly and said disdainfully.

"Isn't what you're doing now the same thing?"

Xiao Ran shook his head and said righteously,

"A beautiful and graceful lady is sought after by a gentleman, but how can that be considered a good match?"

"Of course, I won't lay a hand on you if you don't allow it during our time together."

"What?! How dare you, human!"

"You dare to lay a hand on me?"

Queen Medusa gave a cold shout, but the killing intent in her voice was gone.

Xiao Ran's lips curled slightly as he said calmly,

"I still hope you can seriously consider my terms. You won't lose out, and that way you can ensure I have the motivation to give it my all."

"Otherwise, would you believe me if I offered to help you unconditionally, without any strings attached?"

"Furthermore, Your Majesty, consider this: I am a seventh-grade alchemist. If we were to unite, would I ever mistreat you...?"

"Stop talking!"

Medusa turned around and said coldly,

"I have granted your conditions, but I will absolutely not agree to be with you!"

What Xiao Ran didn't see was that after Medusa turned around, there was a slight blush on her beautiful, cold face.

Xiao Ran was overjoyed, and then smiled and said to Medusa,

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this opportunity. I am confident that I will win your heart."

Medusa gave a haughty snort.

"Hmph! Just wishful thinking!"

(End of this chapter)