Chapter 112. Dragon vs. Python!

"Don't dare, don't dare."

"Xue Si offended the Young Palace Master, he brought it upon himself!"

"Yes, yes, I've heard that the disciples of Ziyang Sect, empowered by their sect's influence, have been arrogant and tyrannical. Such a sect is a cancer to our Northwest Continent. We should thank the Young Palace Master for ridding our Northwest Continent of such a great calamity!"

Intimidated by the pressure from the Devouring Heavenly Corpse and several Dou Zuns, everyone agreed submissively, no longer showing any intention of seeking justice for the Heavenly Snake Mansion.

Yun Yi nodded and turned to look at the strongest among them, the Sect Master of the Lion Underworld Sect, Shi Tian!

With the strength of a Three-Star Dou Zun, coupled with his fierce blade techniques, no one present, apart from the Devouring Heavenly Corpse, could contend with him in single combat.

Therefore, his attitude was crucial, but not of utmost importance— it would just take a bit more effort to deal with things accordingly.

"Hahaha, what are you saying, Young Palace Master? Heavenly Snake Mansion and Ziyang Sect brought about their own demise. To die under the Young Palace Master's orchestration is their honor!"

Shi Tian let out a hearty laugh, flew close to Yun Yi, and said with a smile.

"In that case, let's discuss the chaos in the Northwest Continent next!"

Yun Yi nodded, then looked at several people and said slowly.

Hearing Yun Yi's words, they frowned slightly, showing their confusion and cursing inwardly. Chaos in the Northwest Continent?

Could it be more chaotic than Zhongzhou? Zhongzhou obviously has the One Hall, One Tower, Three Valleys, Four Pavilions, and secretly there are powerful sects like the Di Xing Sect, Baoshan Sect, and Mo Yu Sect.

And there are also the seven great imperial families secretly supporting their agents, making it a convoluted mess.

In comparison, the chaos in the Northwest Continent is not as severe. The major resources are controlled by a few large sects, and good territories are fairly divided, so major battles rarely occur, maintaining surface harmony.

Yun Yi's words were clearly a veiled threat!

"Since none of you is willing to speak, I shall say my piece." Yun Yi glanced at them, seeing that they remained silent, he continued, his words like thunderbolts, "The Northwest Continent is too small to accommodate too many voices!"

"What—"

They stared at Yun Yi, terrified, knowing his intentions were crystal clear!

They could not represent all the sects in the Northwest Continent. The Heavenly Snake Mansion was centrally located, and they were comparatively closer, but there were many sects further away.

Yun Yi seemed to be suggesting action against these sects!

This was terrifying!

"The Soul Hall's stance is clear to you!" Yun Yi gave no chance for them to react, his voice decisive and unquestionable: "Surrender, or die!"

With that command, Qinghai and three others, along with the Devouring Heavenly Corpse, instantly surrounded the crowd. The surrounding sky darkened, dense black fog re-emerged, with indistinct figures lurking within.

Cold sweat trickled down their cheeks, their hearts cursing; why did they come to the Heavenly Snake Mansion?

Now it's bad; they might lose their lives!

"What benefits does joining the Soul Hall offer?" Shi Tian pondered for a moment before speaking gravely.

Gazing deeply at Shi Tian, Yun Yi's eyes seemed like abyssal pits with black demonic flames flickering within. Shi Tian felt his soul trembling, instinctively knowing he should avoid Yun Yi's gaze, but couldn't help it.

"Humph—"

A cold snort, like muffled thunder, exploded in Shi Tian's mind. Intense pain shot through his soul, making him let out a painful wail with a distorted expression.

"Ah—"

"Soul Technique?!"

The people present weren't novices. Although they'd never seen it, they could guess the trick from the reactions. Glaring at Yun Yi in terror, they hadn't expected he would possess even lost Soul Techniques.

Certainly a worthy Young Palace Master of the Soul Hall!

Seeing a domineering figure like Shi Tian in such agony deepened their reverence and fear towards Yun Yi.

"Granting you the right to live is the greatest benefit my Soul Hall offers!"

Glancing at the agonized Shi Tian, Yun Yi's profound gaze swept over the crowd. None dared to meet his eyes, all lowering their heads deeply.

"Yes!"

Faced with Yun Yi's overbearing presence, none of them had the courage to resist, not even Shi Tian.

"Qinghai, Qin Tian, and Revered Elder Qiu Long, contact all Soul Hall branches in the Northwest Continent. Launch an assault centered on the Heavenly Snake Mansion, moving outward. They will assist you!"

After intimidating them, Yun Yi instructed Qinghai and Qin Tian beside him.

"Yes!" The two had no objections at all!

After giving the orders, Yun Yi didn't stay long. Refusing the request for escorts from the three, he took the Devouring Heavenly Corpse, boarded his chariot, and departed.

He, too, needed ample combat to enhance his strength!

After Yun Yi left and before Qinghai and the others could act, a black-robed figure slowly emerged, with numerous soul bodies swirling around, emitting harrowing screams, chilling the spectators.

"Nine-Star Dou Zun!"

Feeling the other's aura, everyone turned pale. A Nine-Star Dou Zun could slay them all easily.

"I am Soul Yu, the Reverend of the Soul Hall."

Soul Yu glanced coldly at them, an overwhelming pressure descending. When they heard Soul Yu's words and saw the black token at his waist, Qinghai and the others froze, immediately bowing in respect.

"Greetings, Reverend Elder!"

"Since it's an order from the Young Master, carry it out properly. Don't disgrace the Soul Hall!"

Soul Yu said indifferently. As one of the Soul Clan, these people normally wouldn't even register in his eyes, but his troublesome Young Master required his attention.

After saying that, Soul Yu's gaze lingered on Shi Tian particularly, making him tense up. Fortunately, Soul Yu only glanced at him before shifting his attention away.

In the next moment, Soul Yu ripped open a space crack and vanished as silently as he'd appeared!

It was both a deterrent and a warning!

Now, he'd completely submitted. The Soul Hall's strength was unfathomable. Previously, the dispersed power of the Soul Hall within the Northwest Continent hadn't necessitated cohesion.

And a few low-star Dou Zuns were sufficient. But with Yun Yi's arrival, the Soul Hall's terrifying power was consolidated and displayed.

Most importantly, Yun Yi had experts from Zhongzhou by his side, even a Nine-Star Dou Zun as a bodyguard. The tip of the Soul Hall's iceberg suffocated everyone.

Now, his rebellious thoughts were gone; resistance meant death. If he couldn't resist, then he'd perform well. Maybe, with the Young Palace Master's favor, he might even receive a few eighth-rank pills!

Thinking of this, his heart filled with fervor. From now on, he was the Soul Hall's weapon, ready to strike wherever pointed!

Ancient Battlefield!

Energy in the world suddenly started to surge, converging towards two figures seated in meditation.

The sudden disturbance instantly awakened Jiang Yun, who was meditating with closed eyes. His dark eyes watched the commotion nearby, a murmur escaping his lips, "It finally succeeded. Wonder what levels they'll reach after transforming their spiritual energy?"

Even Jiang Yun couldn't help but feel a tinge of curiosity, uncertain where Zi Yan and Medusa's cultivation would peak after converting spiritual energy.

Zi Yan had already reached the late stage of the sixth level, equivalent to a seventh or eighth-star Dou Huang among humans, corresponding to the Heavenly Transformation realm in the Great Thousand World.

As for Medusa, having evolved into the Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, she had become a seventh-level magical beast. However, due to soul issues, her strength oscillated, but even so, she possessed the power of a two or three-star Dou Zong, comparable to the Tongtian realm in the Great Thousand World.

As if answering Jiang Yun's curiosity, movement occurred in both Zi Yan and Medusa simultaneously. Their inner aura began to transform, easily stepping into the first stage of cultivation, the Perception realm.

Next, the Spiritual Movement realm and the Spiritual Wheel realm couldn't hinder them either. As they approached the Spirit Soul realm, a change occurred. A vast surge of spiritual energy erupted from the two.

Magnificent spiritual energy condensed behind them, and faint shadows of two giant beasts slowly appeared.

"What is this?" Jiang Yun was a bit astonished by the sight. When he advanced to the Spirit Soul realm, there hadn't been such a spectacle. Upon reconsidering Zi Yan and Medusa's identities and their current realms, he made a conjecture.

"Roar—"

With two terrifying roars, the shadows of a purple Taixu Ancient Dragon and a Nine-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python gradually solidified, majestic and awe-inspiring.

The two supreme magical beasts seemed to sense each other's presence, having a subtle standoff.

In a moment of clash, perhaps recognizing each other's strength or harboring reservations, they avoided collision and instead disintegrated into spiritual energy orbs, merging into the two women.

As the spiritual energy orbs integrated, their previously halt in cultivation surged forward once again, reaching the Melting Heaven realm and then the Changing Heaven realm.

Milky white auras encircled the two women, with every breath they took, the auras integrated into their bodies.

"So this is the result!" Sensing their aura, Jiang Yun felt a stir in his heart. Zi Yan had barely reached the Melting Heaven realm, while Medusa had achieved mid-stage Changing Heaven realm. Jiang Yun himself was only mid-stage Changing Heaven.

With assistance from Sacred Heavenly Demon Flame and Nine God Veins, the disparity wasn't vast when converting his cultivation. But for Zi Yan, the difference was substantial, over a major realm. How did Medusa manage?

Could it be that flame?

That was the only plausible explanation. Currently, the significant peculiarity about Medusa was her beast flame that had a hint of Sacred Heavenly Demon Flame traits!

But with this, would Zi Yan feel frustrated after waking up?

"Um~" At this moment, two soft murmurs echoed. Zi Yan and Medusa simultaneously opened their eyes, frowning slightly, feeling uneasy with their newfound spiritual energy.

"How do you feel?"

Jiang Yun's gentle voice pulled the attention of the two women.

"Xiaoyun!" Seeing Jiang Yun, Zi Yan joyfully threw herself into his embrace. Medusa, however, frowned slightly, feeling a vague irritation, like her territory had been invaded.

An unvoiced anger rose in her heart toward Zi Yan!

Laughing softly while holding the soft fragrance in his arms, Jiang Yun patted Zi Yan's head. She snuggled comfortably, murmuring, "It feels uncomfortable, sensing greater power yet unable to wield it!"

"Spiritual energy is more condensed and potent than Dou Qi. Once you adapt, you'll exhibit even stronger combat prowess as your strength recovers!"

Jiang Yun knew the feeling, where one's realm remained but the spiritual energy hadn't reached the required depths, leaving an unsettling void.

But once the spiritual energy stabilized, the wielded power would be vastly superior.

"Where are we? And what's with this energy? It's not Dou Qi?"

Meanwhile, Medusa felt out of place, increasing her irritation, asking Jiang Yun coldly.

"Um?" Only then did Zi Yan realize another presence. The familiar voice and aura puzzled her. Turning, she saw Medusa. Her previously cheerful face turned cold instantly.

"Why are you out again? Where's Xiao Jiu?"

Zi Yan got along well with the Nine-Colored Python, sharing an affinity for both being ancient beasts. She affectionately called it Xiao Jiu. But towards Medusa, who shared the same body, her demeanor soured, especially after losing their last encounter, despite Medusa's advantage.

"Ha—" Medusa sneered at Zi Yan's questioning and ignored it, instead looking at Jiang Yun.

Zi Yan, enraged by Medusa's attitude, might have initiated a fight if not for Jiang Yun holding her back.

"Zi Yan, this continent is filled with unknown dangers. Having an acquaintance provides more security!"

After calming Zi Yan, Jiang Yun smiled at Medusa, explaining their current situation.

"You mean we're no longer on the Dou Qi continent?" Medusa gazed at Jiang Yun in disbelief. Her worldview collapsing was hard to digest.

Fortunately, as the queen of the snake-human tribe, she quickly regained her composure, sensing the spiritual energy within, and the new cultivation system from Jiang Yun. Everything pointed to a more expansive world opening before her.

"What do we do now?" Regaining her calm, Medusa swiftly decided, turning to Jiang Yun for guidance.

In an unfamiliar world, with everything unknown, coupled with that peculiar emotion inside, Jiang Yun had become her anchor! (End of this chapter)