Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 135 The Colorful Scales Return to Their Hearts, Accompanied by Zi Yan

Green spirit vines are quite common, but ten-thousand-year-old green spirit vines are extremely rare and top-grade medicinal materials.

Many high-grade pills of grade seven and above require this herb, which makes this already rare herb even more valuable and rarer due to the extremely unequal supply and demand relationship. As a result, even Lin Ran, who owns two top-tier forces, the Holy Rain Sect and the Cloud Rain Sect, has never possessed this herb.

Of course, Lin Ran had no idea whether the three Scorpion Demons had any secret stashes hidden in their private treasury.

This medicinal herb is extremely valuable to Lin Ran, even comparable to some of the soul-enhancing herbs he is currently desperately seeking.

The reason is simple: this medicinal herb is one of the three main ingredients for refining the seventh-grade elixir, the "Diamond Dragon Bone Pill"!

The Vajra Dragon Bone Pill is a seventh-grade elixir. After taking it, it can greatly enhance the user's physical strength, circulate Qi in the limbs, and open the eight meridians, enabling one to cultivate an indestructible Vajra body!

To refine this elixir, three main ingredients are required: the python-dragon Vajra Bodhi, which is said to grow only in the dragon cave of the Tongtian Jiao; the dragon blood velvet chrysanthemum, which grows after being soaked in dragon blood lock; and the ten-thousand-year-old green spirit vine in front of us!

Dragon Python Vajra Bodhi, Dragon Blood Chrysanthemum, Evergreen Spirit Vine.

These three medicinal herbs are extremely rare; an ordinary person would almost never find one of them in their entire life. Unexpectedly, Lin Ran obtained them one after another.

"As long as you like it."

Seeing Lin Ran's delighted expression, Medusa breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

She was genuinely afraid that Lin Ran wouldn't like it, after all, it was just a small medicinal herb, which was nothing compared to everything Lin Ran had brought to her and the entire snake-people race!

She also wanted to do something for Lin Ran, but unfortunately, their status and strength were completely incomparable. Everything she had and everything she could do was probably nothing to Lin Ran. Therefore, Medusa focused her attention on this all-purpose Green Spirit Vine.

"Alright, alright, where did you find this treasure? I had Green Robe search the entire Black Corner Region but couldn't find it." Lin Ran didn't stand on ceremony and put the Ten Thousand Year Green Spirit Vine into his pocket with a big smile.

With this evergreen spirit vine, Lin Ran can now attempt to refine the Vajra Dragon Bone Pill!

According to his teacher, the Scorpion Demon Three Ghosts, the Vajra Dragon Bone Pill greatly enhances Lin Ran's abilities, even complementing his pure Yang body.

Unfortunately, the medicinal herbs were hard to find, and Lin Ran had been so focused on the Heavenly Spirit Dragon Blood Pill that he hadn't paid much attention to the Vajra Dragon Bone Pill.

But who would have thought that Lin Ran would actually gather all the main ingredients for the Vajra Dragon Bone Pill!

"This is something I unexpectedly found along the way. Remembering what you said before, I kept it." Medusa's pretty face was surprisingly slightly flushed as she whispered, "I also found quite a few rare medicinal herbs along the way. Take a look."

With that, Medusa took out her storage ring and handed it directly to Lin Ran.

Lin Ran paused slightly, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up slightly.

Upon receiving the storage ring, his mind moved, and his consciousness entered the space of the storage ring without any hindrance.

Medusa's storage ring was large, but it contained relatively few items. In just a moment, Lin Ran discovered a large quantity of medicinal herbs that had been deliberately placed aside.

These medicinal herbs were all enveloped in Medusa's battle aura, and some were stored in special equipment, which shows how much Medusa valued them.

These medicinal herbs are extremely rare and seldom seen in the outside world. If their value is calculated, they would be worth no less than tens of millions of gold coins.

This is definitely not something you can just pick up on the way!

In this world, these top-tier natural treasures are often surrounded by extremely powerful magical beasts due to their abundant energy.

This is why every time Zi Yan goes out to find medicinal herbs, especially the best and highest quality ones, she often ends up fighting with the magical beasts guarding those herbs.

The medicinal herbs here are all rare and precious, and there must be magical beasts guarding them. Considering the huge commotion the snake people had caused along the way, how could Lin Ran not understand?

This silly little snake, wanting to please him but not knowing what he needed or wanted, plunged headlong into the monster mountain range along the way to scavenge medicinal herbs for him!

Medusa.

Lin Ran withdrew his divine sense and placed the storage ring back into Medusa's jade hand. Seeing her somewhat flustered expression, he suddenly said, "Medusa is the name of every Snake-Man Queen, but it is not your exclusive title."

How about I give you a name?

"Wh-what?" Medusa's expression, which had been somewhat bewildered because she thought Lin Ran had rejected her, suddenly turned into one of utter astonishment.

"Let's call it Rainbow Scales."

Lin Ran didn't think Medusa's name in the original work was vulgar. The Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python had seven-colored scales and was named Cai Lin (Colorful Scales). This name itself was very fitting for Medusa.

"My name is Medusa. It is not only my name, but also my identity... I don't need you to give me any name."

Cai Lin's red lips moved slightly as she spoke insincerely, but the next moment, she let out a gasp.

Lin Ran's hand was already wrapped around her slender waist, domineering and brooking no refusal.

"This is a notification, my little Rainbow Scale. You don't want anything to happen to the Snake-People, do you?"

"you!"

Cai Lin bit her red lips lightly, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at Lin Ran, who was so close to her. She let out a soft sigh and gently leaned her beautiful face against Lin Ran's chest.

"I have truly fallen into your trap."

"Isn't this good?" Lin Ran gently stroked Medusa's hair. "After you go to the Mulan Empire, don't worry too much about politics. Managing an empire is not the same as managing a tribe. Doing everything yourself will only make you more tired. Delegate authority to the elders and the commanders. You just need to keep an eye on the overall situation."

"At that time, the Gama Empire will also form an alliance with you, and with the addition of the Holy Rain Sect located in the Black Corner Region, I believe you will soon be able to expand this emerging empire."

"Mmm." Cai Lin gave a soft "Mmm." Even Lin Ran had never seen her act so feminine before. If the snake people of the snake-people tribe saw her like this, they would all be shocked.

How could their domineering queen possibly look like this!

"In addition, you should also pay close attention to the Soul Hall, which is the force that those three inhuman old guys belonged to."

"Soul Palace..."

Medusa raised her head, the three suffocatingly terrifying auras instantly flashing through her mind, and whispered, "Three Dou Zun... they must be very strong."

"It is certainly strong, after all, it is the strongest force on the mainland in the open."

Lin Ran said softly, "You are in the Northwest Continent, so you may not know much about that force. Their main task is to hunt down all kinds of souls. The weakest of the guards in the hall are all at the Dou Zong level, and there are many Venerables. Even the Saint level is quite a few."

"Wh-what?!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Lin's pretty face turned pale.

She already had a guess about the Soul Palace, but she never expected it to be this powerful.

The weakest protectors in the entire sect are all Dou Zong, there are many Dou Zun, and even the legendary Dou Sheng.

The most powerful force on the continent… how could their Snake-People race have provoked such a terrifying existence?!

Cai Lin's expression changed. Although she was not afraid of powerful enemies, she had to consider the well-being of her people.

They've provoked such a powerful force...

"However, you don't need to worry too much. The core strength of the Soul Hall is in the Central Continent. The Northwest Continent is barren and infertile, and the Soul Hall has few branch halls. The Soul Hall will basically not pay attention to this place. The main reason why three Venerables appeared this time is because of me."

Seeing Cai Lin's expression, Lin Ran gently comforted her.

"Moreover, although the Soul Palace is powerful, there are many forces on the continent that restrict them and will not allow them to act recklessly."

"Besides, isn't the Holy Rain Sect and I still here?"

Lin Ran said softly, "Focus on developing the snake-people race; there's no need to worry about these things."

"Um."

Hearing what Lin Ran said, Cai Lin put aside her worries, but a sense of urgency rose in her heart.

With Lin Ran's help, they could indeed avoid living in fear for a short period of time, but could they rely on Lin Ran forever?

Cai Lin was very proud and strong-willed. She acknowledged Lin Ran's strength and did not reject his protection, but that did not mean she wanted to become someone who could only live under Lin Ran's protection.

She wanted to share Lin Ran's burdens, and even if she couldn't do that, she at least wanted to be the kind of person who wouldn't cause Lin Ran any trouble.

"Once the situation in the Mulan Empire stabilizes, I must devote all my energy to cultivation!"

Cai Lin murmured to herself, making up her mind.

She was very confident in herself. According to the records of the Snake-People, the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python, once it could grow up, would be a terrifying existence comparable to the Saint level!

For her, becoming a Dou Zong was just the beginning!

……

When Lin Ran met Medusa, there was bound to be some tenderness between them, but since both of them had important matters to attend to, they didn't get too caught up in it.

A day later, Medusa led the snake people into the Black Corner Region and met Green Robe.

The Serpent People also began to recuperate in the Black Corner Region.

The two forces came into contact and were both extremely shocked.

The Black Corner Region was shocked by the Holy Rain Sect's power; even the Serpent People, a different race, were under its command. The Serpent People's perception of Lin Ran's strength was further solidified.

The Black Corner Region had been in chaos for hundreds of years. It was a notorious no-man's-land, not only in the Gama Empire, but also throughout the entire Northwest Continent.

But now, Lin Ran has actually subdued this place!

Having the same superior, the Serpent People and the forces of the Black Corner Region got along quite well. Both sides got what they needed and conducted a friendly and harmonious trade transaction. The Serpent People also had a good rest and recuperation.

Cai Lin, accompanied by four elders of the Snake-People Clan, met with Green Robe at the Holy Rain Sect. They discussed the detailed process of the Snake-People Clan's invasion of the Mulan Empire, and Green Robe immediately expressed the Holy Rain Sect's willingness to provide full assistance.

The reason is simple: Cai Lin possesses the Sacred Jade Token!

The twelve Sacred Jade Tokens represent the highest authority of the entire Sacred Rain Sect, second only to Lin Ran. Therefore, in terms of authority, Green Robe and Rainbow Scale are on the same level.

Furthermore, helping Cai Lin and the Snake People was also Lin Ran's intention.

Both emotionally and rationally, Green Robe had no reason to refuse Colorful Scales.

Therefore, at Cai Lin's request, the entire massive organization of the Holy Rain Sect began to bare its fangs to the outside world for the first time, and countless powerful figures from the Black Corner Region began to step into the borders of the Mulan Empire!

"Aren't you going to follow Cai Lin?"

Outside Canaan Academy, Lin Ran looked at Zi Yan in front of him with curiosity. This little girl had completely lost interest in cultivating in the academy. But to Lin Ran's surprise, Zi Yan did not want to follow Cai Lin, who was also a magical beast, but wanted to follow him instead!

As Lin Ran had originally planned, he introduced Cai Lin to Zi Yan, hoping that this restless little girl in the academy could calm down by being around Cai Lin, who was also a magical beast.

But at this moment, Zi Yan actually rejected Lin Ran's suggestion that she follow Cai Lin.

"I don't want to follow Sister Cailin, I want to follow you, Big Brother. Only by following you can I get pills!" Ziyan said righteously and without hesitation.

"So, there are alchemists among the snake-people..."

Lin Ran's lips twitched slightly.

This little guy is on par with Xun'er, and in some ways, he's even more terrifying!

After all, besides her almost invincible father, she also has a top-tier dungeon that could be triggered at any time—Ancient Dragon Island!

That place is no less impressive than the territories of those ancient races.

Having this little girl by your side is no small danger.

But Lin Ran was also worried that letting it roam freely might lead to accidents...

"You can come with me, but you absolutely mustn't run off. Besides, I have some things to take care of. If you don't behave, I'll have to send you back to the academy."

Left with no other choice, Lin Ran could only reluctantly agree.

"Don't worry, big brother, I'll definitely behave."

With Lin Ran's consent, Zi Yan's face immediately lit up with a smile, and she patted her chest confidently.

Lin Ran shook his head helplessly, grabbed Zi Yan's shoulders, and tore through space.

The two figures traversed spatial rifts, and the next moment, they appeared on a vast plain.

"what?"

Looking down at the desolate plains, Lin Ran suddenly let out a soft exclamation, which puzzled Zi Yan.

"What's wrong, brother? Have we arrived at our destination?"

"We've arrived at our destination, and we've discovered something interesting."

Lin Ran looked down at the earth, his powerful soul perception capturing everything in his mind.

"People from the Golden Goose Empire...the ones being chased..."

A strange expression appeared on Lin Ran's face.

In his perception, two powerful warriors from the Golden Goose Empire at the Dou Wang level were chasing and killing several people, and among those fleeing people, there was one that he recognized.

(End of this chapter)