Lin Yao had already withdrawn his hand at this point.

However, as Mobas recalled the terrifying sense of crisis he had felt between his eyebrows earlier, his eyes churned with resentment and a hint of barely concealed fear.

On either side of the council hall stood a group of leaders of the snake-people, all of whom were powerful warriors at the Battle King level.

Normally they were the overlords of the Tagor Desert, but now they all lowered their heads and dared not even breathe.

Mobas's resistance just now couldn't even last a single round against Lin Yao. His absolute overwhelming strength had already shattered all their hopes.

The strong rule is the only law in the Dou Qi Continent.

Moreover, on the high platform, Queen Medusa sat regally on her throne.

A long dress accentuated her alluring figure and stunning beauty, yet her eyes remained calm, and she never uttered a single word throughout.

The four elders beside her remained expressionless and silent.

Even the Queen and the elders had already anticipated this outcome, so what right did these mere commanders of the Fighting Kings have to offer any opinions?

The dissatisfaction and doubt that had been lingering in their hearts just moments before had vanished, leaving only awe of Lin Yao's absolute strength.

They knew very well that the young human before them possessed power that could crush all of them.

If they dare to show the slightest disrespect again, their fate will be no better than that of Mobas.

They even harbored a highly disrespectful thought: perhaps the reason this person before them was their tribe's high priest was because…

Lin Yao glanced at the group of commanders and, seeing that there was no longer any resistance in their eyes, slowly nodded.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

Only by completely subduing the mid-level forces of the snake-people can he safely utilize their resources for cultivation.

This will prevent unnecessary waste of your time.

"So it seems you have no objections."

Queen Medusa spoke.

"From this day forward, all members of the Serpent Clan must obey the High Priest's commands and fully cooperate with his cultivation needs without fail."

"As Her Majesty commands!"

The commanders echoed in unison, their voices loud and clear, yet they no longer harbored any resentment.

With the dust settled, Lin Yao officially became the High Priest of the Snake-People Clan.

Although the Tagor Desert, where the Snake People live, is resource-poor, this is only in comparison to the areas inhabited by powerful forces.

In reality, the snake people have accumulated quite a bit of power over the years.

This was enough for Lin Yao to hone his alchemy skills, preparing him to become a seventh-grade alchemist later.

……

Deep within the holy city, in a secret cultivation chamber, dozens of luminous pearls are embedded in the walls, illuminating the chamber as if it were daytime.

The medicinal materials needed for alchemy were piled up like mountains, ranging from herbs that were a hundred years old to elixirs that were a thousand years old.

Even rare medicinal herbs that are difficult for even sixth-grade alchemists to find can be easily obtained here.

Lin Yao did not waste these valuable resources.

Besides secluded cultivation in the secret chamber every day to consolidate his peak Douhuang strength, he also buries himself in the alchemy room to study the Dao of Alchemy.

His alchemy skills had already reached the peak of the sixth rank.

With such abundant resources now, it's like adding wings to a tiger.

The success rate of alchemy increased day by day, and the quality of the elixirs became increasingly refined.

Qingyue also benefited greatly from this.

Lin Yao not only shared some of the Snake-People's cultivation resources with her, but also frequently guided her in cultivation methods and refined suitable pills to assist her cultivation.

In addition, there is the sixth-grade magical beast She Yu to assist them, which can be described as a unique advantage.

Under such conditions, Qingyue's cultivation level soared like a rocket, directly breaking through from a one-star Dou Ling to a two-star Dou Ling.

They have clearly consolidated their previously surged strength and entered a period of rapid development.

Watching Qingyue grow, Lin Yao nodded in satisfaction.

……

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

Under Lin Yao's control, the holy city of the Serpent People became increasingly orderly.

Lin Yao's position as Grand Elder was firmly established through repeated interventions and resource allocations, and no one dared to question it in the slightest.

……

The Gama Empire, Yunlan Sect.

Gu He was sitting in his alchemy tower, studying alchemy formulas, when an intelligence agent from the Yunlan Sect rushed over, his face filled with barely concealed excitement.

"My lord! We have news!"

Gu He raised his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them, and said in a deep voice, "Speak."

"From the direction of the Tagor Desert, my subordinates sent back a message that two months ago, they sensed an extremely powerful energy fluctuation. The characteristics of that fluctuation were very similar to the emergence of a strange fire."

"Moreover, according to some mercenaries operating on the edge of the desert, after that fluctuation occurred, the snake people of the Tagor Desert seemed to make quite a commotion."

Guhe suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with intense light.

A strange fire! The strange fire he had been searching for for so long had finally yielded a clue!

Are you sure?

Gu He's voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly. For an alchemist, the allure of a strange fire was enough to make him disregard everything.

However, the strange fire that appeared in the Tagor Desert must take into account the infamous Medusa Queen of the Snake People.

Seizing the strange fire from the territory of the snake people is by no means an easy task.

But for the sake of the strange fire and to break through to become a seventh-grade alchemist, he had to take the risk.

Going there rashly would probably be unwise.

"My men have verified it repeatedly, and it's absolutely true. Moreover, it's not just our people who have noticed it; spies from other forces have also detected the fluctuations. Many forces have already sent people to the Tagor Desert."

Upon hearing this, Gu He's expression darkened. He could no longer hesitate and was prepared to pay a price to invite a Dou Wang expert, or even a Dou Huang expert.

"Find Sect Leader Yun for me..."

Furukawa made a decisive decision...

……

Several days later, a large team composed of Dou Huang and Dou Wang powerhouses set off towards the Tagor Desert.

The leader of the group was none other than King Guhe of the Jiama Empire. He was dressed in a crimson robe and had a calm expression.

After entering the Tagor Desert, the group headed straight for the source of the energy fluctuations, following clues provided by their subordinates.

It was a hidden cavern located in a canyon deep in the desert, surrounded by the restrictions of the snake people, clearly a secret place of the snake people.

Guhe and his group broke through the restrictions and entered the underground cave, only to find it in a mess, with the ground covered with traces of the rampaging power of energy.

A faint trace of strange fire still lingered in the air, but the strange fire itself had vanished.

"Where's the strange fire?!"

Disappointment was evident on the faces of many Dou Wang powerhouses.

Guhe's face also darkened. He carefully examined the traces inside the cave, his brows furrowing more and more tightly.

Judging from the residual energy inside the cave, the strange fire had obviously been taken away.

Moreover, based on the remaining power within, the most prominent seems to be the power of Queen Medusa.

Could it be that Queen Medusa took this strange fire?

As soon as the thought crossed Guhe's mind, a moment of hesitation arose.

He was very clear about Queen Medusa's strength; she possessed the cultivation of a peak Dou Huang.

They are among the top in the entire Gama Empire, and the difficulty of seizing the Strange Flame from Queen Medusa is undoubtedly enormous.

But then he thought again, he had already gathered so many powerful people, if he returned empty-handed, he would not only lose face, but also miss a golden opportunity to break through to the seventh-grade alchemist.

"Since the Strange Fire has been taken by the Serpent People, let's go to the Serpent People's Holy City and demand it back from Queen Medusa!"

A resolute glint flashed in Gu He's eyes.

The Serpent People's Holy City is the core of the Serpent People's race, and its defenses must be extremely tight. To ask the Holy City for the Strange Fire is tantamount to making an enemy of the entire Serpent People's race.

But at this moment, he was blinded by the allure of the strange fire, and with the help of several Dou Huang powerhouses, he felt more confident.

After resting for a while, Guhe and his group set off towards the Snake People's Holy City.

……

Meanwhile, inside the Serpent People's Holy City, Lin Yao was sitting upright in the alchemy room, focused on refining pills.

Inside the alchemy room, the furnace burned fiercely, the flames a deep purple, radiating intense heat.

Holding the alchemy manual, Lin Yao focused intently, channeling strands of pure battle qi into the alchemy furnace, carefully controlling the temperature of the fire and the fusion of the medicinal herbs.

The pill he was refining at that moment was the finest of the sixth-grade pills, the Snake Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill.

It is the elixir needed by Queen Medusa and others.

Lin Yao refined this kind of pill for two reasons. First, he wanted to further consolidate his strength as a peak sixth-grade alchemist.

On the other hand, it was also to better maintain relations with the snake people.

Although he subdued the snake people with his absolute strength, he could not win their sincere loyalty with mere coercion.

If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it; you have to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship.

Only by ensuring that the snake people can also obtain sufficient benefits from him can we motivate them and allow him to acquire more resources.

The speed of improvement is faster, and you don't have to waste time on some unnecessary troubles.

Time passed slowly, and the aroma of medicine in the alchemy room grew stronger and stronger, permeating the entire holy city.

Finally, when the last ingredient was fully fused and the pill in the furnace was completely formed, a glint of light flashed in Lin Yao's eyes, and he suddenly cast a pill-making incantation.

"open!"

With a soft shout, the lid of the alchemy furnace was suddenly flung open.

A pure white pill, exuding a rich medicinal fragrance, slowly flew out of the furnace and hovered in mid-air.

The pills were surrounded by a faint halo, indicating that their quality was high-grade, sixth rank!

"It's done!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Yao's face.

In refining the Snake Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill, he not only successfully produced a top-grade pill, but also gained a deeper understanding of the Dao of Alchemy during the process.

His alchemy skills had been firmly established at the peak of the sixth rank, and he was only one step away from becoming a seventh-rank alchemist.

If he takes another step forward and enters the ranks of seventh-grade alchemists, his status in the Dou Qi Continent will undergo a dramatic change.

Lin Yao raised his hand and the Serpent Marrow Bone-Removing Pill fell into the jade bottle in his hand. He then turned and walked out of the alchemy room.

At this moment, Queen Medusa and the four elders had already received the message and were waiting outside the alchemy room.

As Lin Yao walked out, Queen Medusa's gaze fell on the jade bottle in his hand, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

Although she wasn't an alchemist, she could still sense the pure energy emanating from the pills in the jade bottle; they were definitely of extremely high quality.

"Great Master, has the elixir been successfully refined?"

An elder couldn't help but ask, his tone filled with anticipation.

Lin Yao nodded, took out the Serpent Marrow Bone-Shedding Pill from his hand, and handed it to Queen Medusa:

"It's successfully refined. Here you go."

Queen Medusa accepted the elixir, sensing its pure energy, a flicker of emotion passing through her cool eyes.

She knew very well how valuable this pill was; even with the Snake-People's resources, refining such a pill would be no easy task.

Lin Yao's move was clearly an attempt to curry favor with them and further solidify his position within the snake-people clan.

"Thank you, Great Offering."

Queen Medusa spoke softly, her tone slightly gentler than before.

Lin Yao smiled slightly and didn't say anything more.

After that, Lin Yao went all out, making use of the snake people's vast resources to cultivate and refine pills like crazy.

With the dual nourishment of battle qi and elixirs, his cultivation level steadily improved, getting closer and closer to the Dou Zong realm.

However, the peaceful days did not last long.

On this day, Lin Yao was cultivating in his secret chamber when he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching the direction of the Serpent People's Holy City.

Not only are there Battle Kings, but it seems there are also Battle Emperors.

"This scene feels strangely familiar, it must be..."

Lin Yao suddenly opened his eyes, a look of understanding flashing in them, and the plot of the original work instantly appeared in his mind.

Furukawa!

Apart from Guhe, no one else in the Gama Empire could gather so many powerful individuals and head straight for the Serpent People's Holy City.

Clearly, Guhe had already learned of the strange fire appearing in the Tagor Desert and had found this place.

Lin Yao slowly stood up, wanting to see what the commotion was about.

"Xiaoyue, come with me outside and have a look."

Lin Yao gave instructions at the entrance to the secret room.

"Yes, brother."

Qingyue's voice came, and then a beautiful figure appeared at the door of the secret room.

Qingyue's cultivation has now reached the four-star Douling level, and her temperament has become more and more composed, with a touch of heroic spirit between her brows.

Lin Yao nodded and took the lead in walking towards the city wall of the Holy City.

When they arrived at the top of the city wall, they saw Queen Medusa and Yue Mei already standing in the center of the wall, their eyes coldly fixed on the distance.

In the distant desert, a large and imposing army is rapidly approaching the holy city.

The leader, dressed in a crimson robe, with a composed expression, was none other than King Guhe of the Jiama Empire.

Behind him followed a Dou Huang powerhouse and several Dou Wang powerhouses, a decent lineup.

If nothing unexpected happens, that Dou Huang powerhouse should be Yun Yun.

Guhe and his group stopped at the foot of the holy city.

Guhe raised his head, his gaze falling on Queen Medusa atop the city wall, and said loudly:

"Queen Medusa, I, Furukawa, have taken the liberty of visiting you. I humbly request that Your Majesty appear before me."

Queen Medusa's cold gaze swept over Guhe and his group, her voice as icy as ice:

"Guhe, what is your intention in intruding into my Serpent Clan's territory with so many powerful warriors?"

Gu He smiled slightly and got straight to the point:

"Your Majesty, let's not beat around the bush. Several months ago, a strange fire appeared in the Tagor Desert, and I heard that Your Majesty took it away."

Guhe has come here to request this strange fire from Her Majesty the Queen. If Her Majesty is willing to part with it, Guhe is willing to pay any price!

……

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