Chapter 255: Preparations for the Breakthrough, Encounter Between Two Women

Chapter 255: Preparations for the Breakthrough, Encounter Between Two Women

In the secret chamber of the elders' tower, Xiao Ze held a condensation pill and put it in his mouth. An immense energy began to emanate from the pill. However, it was soon suppressed by the golden light emitted by the tree of the original source, and Xiao Ze absorbed the medicinal energy frantically.

Although breaking through the Dou Zun barrier is not easy, Xiao Ze remained calm and thought to himself, "Time to face the backlash from this period."

An even vaster energy suddenly emerged from Xiao Ze, causing even the tree of the original source to tremble slightly, as if it were about to surpass its ten thousand meter limit. With the injection of this energy, the tree of the original source finally grew a bit taller.

Upon breaking the ten thousand meter limit, the tree of the original source no longer had any restrictions and began to devour the energy of the empty space. The ten-thousand-year-old blood crystal that had previously been placed in the secret chamber was now being frantically absorbed by its golden roots, which helped the tree to grow continuously.

This time, due to the abundant energy from the blood crystal, there was no need to absorb energy from the outside world. Although the energy in the world is almost infinite, the absorption efficiency is too slow. If he relied on refining the world's energy to break through to Dou Zun, Xiao Ze might take one or two years. But now, it wasn't necessary to take that long, in addition to having the ten-thousand-year-old blood crystal, he also had Xun Er's backlash and the condensation pill, both containing extremely terrifying energy.

Outside the secret chamber, Qing Lin felt the terrifying energy emanating from within and commented: "In terms of Dou Qi level, Xiao Ze Shaoye (young master) and I are at the same level, both at the peak of Dou Zong. But in terms of true strength, Xiao Ze could defeat me ten times over. The depth of Xiao Ze Shaoye's foundation is truly impressive."

"The energy needed for Xiao Ze to break through to Dou Zun is incredible, and just the amount that escapes is already astonishing."

Qing Lin petted the small colorful snake. As Xiao Ze increased his strength, he often left the little snake in Qing Lin's care. After all, raising his level or facing the pill storm, the energy released could harm the small snake.

At that moment, the small colorful snake slowly opened its eyes. Its purple pupils no longer showed confusion. With a flash of seven-colored light, Qing Lin felt her hand empty, and in front of her appeared a beautiful and cold woman.

Naturally charming, the woman who had been a snake now lost her tail, and her bare feet stood in the void. Medusa looked at Qing Lin without much coldness in her eyes, as she had completely merged with the soul of the Heaven Devouring Python. The python, cared for by Qing Lin, depended on her, making it difficult for Medusa to harbor animosity towards her.

Moreover, Qing Lin was Xiao Ze's exclusive servant. In terms of closeness to Xiao Ze, Medusa even felt less close than Qing Lin.

Qing Lin frowned, feeling the aura of the small snake in Medusa, but the cold woman in front of her showed no confusion.

"Are you the small colorful snake?"

Medusa, seeing Qing Lin's cautious and vigilant attitude, chuckled softly, "It seems Xiao Ze hasn't explained my situation to you."

"Could you explain your situation to me?" Qing Lin became even more cautious when she didn't receive a direct answer.

"Girl, you don't need to be so on guard with me. The small colorful snake you took care of was me, and the one standing before you now is also me."

Medusa, dressed in a light purple robe, sat on a nearby chair and crossed one leg over the other, revealing her radiant skin.

Qing Lin remained unmoved, "You still haven't explained your situation. If you don't, I'll have to capture you and wait for the young master to decide."

Saying this, Qing Lin's eyes showed a faint green glow, even activating her tricolor green snake pupils.

Medusa, seeing how serious Qing Lin was, sighed. She knew well the power of the tricolor green snake pupils, a powerful ability against magical beasts, and Qing Lin's greatest weapon. Fortunately, it had no effect on her, as her lineage from the Heaven Devouring Python was supreme among magical beasts.

Medusa decided to avoid conflict and explained: "Indeed, we both come from the same place. Surely you have heard of me, I am Medusa."

Qing Lin, hearing Medusa's name, frowned and then recalled information from her memories. Wasn't Medusa the queen of the snake-men empire in the Tagore Desert? How did she end up as the small colorful snake following Xiao Ze?

"Keep talking, I'm listening."

"Due to some circumstances, I failed in my evolution attempt and was saved by Xiao Ze. I then promised to be his guardian."

"Finally, I managed to evolve into a Heaven Devouring Python, but I temporarily lost my memory, and Xiao Ze took care of me as a pet."

Medusa showed a complex expression as she recalled.

Qing Lin opened her mouth in surprise. Although she was now powerful, she had grown up hearing stories about Medusa. Imagining that the feared Medusa was cared for as a pet by Xiao Ze, and even by herself, seemed incredible to her.

"After a long time, I finally merged with the soul of the Heaven Devouring Python, which is why you see me here now."

Qing Lin tried to process the information. It was hard to connect the feared Medusa with the small snake she had taken care of. However, feeling the aura of the small snake in Medusa, Qing Lin said: "So, are you now fulfilling your promise to be Xiao Ze's guardian?"

Medusa nodded. Qing Lin observed Medusa and murmured, feeling that the guardian seemed weaker than Xiao Ze. Medusa also noticed Qing Lin's doubtful look but couldn't refute it, as indeed, her current power was less than Xiao Ze's, making her role as guardian unsuitable.

"Then, let's wait for the young master to come out."

Qing Lin remembered something, "By the way, Xiao Ze and I found a ten-thousand-year-old blood crystal. Xiao Ze said it was for you, to improve your lineage."

Qing Lin didn't think much of it, as Xiao Ze's decisions were firm, and she passed the information to Medusa.

"A ten-thousand-year-old blood crystal? That is a rare gem that can improve any magical beast's lineage!"

Medusa looked surprised, moving closer to Qing Lin. "That's what Xiao Ze said. Let's wait for him to come out."

Qing Lin's confirmation left Medusa confused. Such a valuable treasure was going to be hers... Medusa, with a mind in turmoil, kept glancing towards the secret chamber where Xiao Ze was in seclusion.

Qing Lin, seeing Medusa's attitude, wondered how she could be so different from the Medusa in the stories.

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