Chapter 72: The Cyan Serpent Three-Flower Pupils!

Not long after, Jiang Yun softly murmured and slightly turned his head, his gaze focusing on a small depression not far away.

In the sunken sandy pit, there was an ever-shrinking hole. The dark hole at the bottom was less than a foot wide, with faint heat rising from it.

In Jiang Yun's perception, the fire attribute energy here was unusually dense. Below was the place where the Green Lotus Core Flame was nurtured.

Green Lotus Core Flame: Ranked nineteenth on the Flame List, born deep underground, takes ten years to develop spirituality, a hundred years to take shape, a thousand years to form a lotus. When fully matured, its color leans towards cyan, with a cluster of cyan flames at its core named the Green Lotus Core Flame.

This flame, when near a volcanic region, can even trigger eruptions, forming devastating natural forces!

As information about the Green Lotus Core Flame flashed through his mind, Jiang Yun concluded that this passage was formed by multiple eruptions from the underground magma lake nurturing the Green Lotus Core Flame.

"Brother Jiang Yun, did you find it?"

At that moment, Qing Lin, who had been observing Jiang Yun, ran over and asked.

As for the way she addressed him, after some corrections from Jiang Yun and Zi Yan, Qing Lin finally adjusted.

Hearing this, Jiang Yun looked at the two who had come to his side, nodded, and said with a warm smile, "I found it. I'll get a little companion for Qing Lin later!"

"Alright!"

Upon hearing that Jiang Yun had a gift for her, Qing Lin immediately beamed with joy and responded happily. This was the first gift from Brother Jiang Yun, so no matter what it was, she would like it.

Seeing this, Zi Yan pouted, silently coming between the two and placing a hand on Qing Lin's shoulder with a serious expression, "Qing Lin, there might be danger inside. Sister Zi Yan will protect you!"

Qing Lin was too innocent and easily swayed by Jiang Yun's gestures, which Zi Yan couldn't allow.

"Mm! Mm! Thank you, Sister Zi Yan!" The simple-minded Qing Lin didn't know what Zi Yan was thinking and leaned against her with a smile. However, she felt a bit disappointed, wishing she had the strength like Sister Zi Yan to help Brother Jiang Yun.

Jiang Yun observed Zi Yan's behavior and chuckled, without taking it to heart. He turned to the depression, and a stream of Dou Qi shot out from his single hand.

"Boom—"

A loud explosion sounded, yellow sand flying, revealing a black hole from which faint heat emanated.

Looking at the pitch-black hole before him, Jiang Yun and Zi Yan exchanged a glance, and with a 'whoosh', two pairs of Dou Qi wings condensed on their backs. Jiang Yun leaped first towards the hole while Zi Yan, holding Qing Lin and erecting a Dou Qi shield, followed closely behind.

With Jiang Yun leading the way, they didn't navigate the winding underground passage but went directly towards the target, melting stone walls in their path with the power of his flames.

"So dense fire attribute energy!"

Trailing behind Jiang Yun, Zi Yan muttered, sensing the increasingly dense fire attribute energy around them. Underground, the earth attribute energy should be denser. Yet, the further they went, the more intense the fire attribute energy became, now reaching a bafflingly high level.

It was unknown how long it took, but the three finally reached the end of the passage. A stretch of red light spilled over their faces, casting a dazzling crimson glow. Looking down, they saw a fiery red world before them.

In the gigantic underground cave, scorching red magma flowed slowly. Occasionally, giant bubbles surfaced, and after a moment, with a dull pop, they burst, sending splashes of scorching magma like brilliant fireworks, bringing waves of heat.

The scene here was not inferior to the magma world beneath Canaan Academy!

The temperature here was quite high, but for Jiang Yun, who possessed the Undying Saint Flame, it wasn't uncomfortable. He glanced at Zi Yan and Qing Lin beside him, relieved to find they showed no signs of discomfort.

"Is it here?"

Landing on a rock, Zi Yan observed the magma lake before her and casually inquired.

"It is!" Jiang Yun's gaze fell on the center of the magma lake, his eyes seemingly piercing through layers of obstructions to see the swaying cyan lotus at the center.

"There's also an interesting little fellow there!" With an odd look at Zi Yan, Jiang Yun pointed to the center, where a trembling snake was hiding.

Zi Yan looked at Jiang Yun with some confusion, not understanding why he looked at her that way but knowing there was a magical beast inside, she eagerly said, "Shall I handle it?"

"No need this time. Otherwise, Qing Lin's companion might get hurt!" Jiang Yun called Qing Lin over as he spoke.

"Brother Jiang Yun!"

Jiang Yun patted her small head and pointed to the center of the magma, "Qing Lin, see anything?"

Following his direction, Qing Lin stared intently at a spot in the rolling magma. In her emerald eyes, a strange glow appeared as if she had seen through the magma.

"Brother Jiang Yun, I sense it. It's strong, but much weaker than Sister Zi Yan!"

"It's the friend I found for Qing Lin!"

Nodding, Jiang Yun, who had rumpled Qing Lin's hair, looked towards the magma lake, missing the inexplicable light in her eyes.

Gazing at the fiery magma, a tiny white flame rose from Jiang Yun's fingertip. With a flick, the flame expanded in the wind, transforming into a long white flame whip that reached into the magma.

After an unknown period, the magma's surface suddenly boiled, as if a huge creature was about to break through.

"It's coming!" Zi Yan's beautiful eyes shifted, muttering, she turned to shield Qing Lin, her eyes locked on the emerging Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent.

"Boom—"

With a sudden explosion, lava splashed everywhere, and a massive mysterious creature sprang from the magma, tightly bound by the long white flame whip.

"Hiss! Hiss! Hiss..."

Seeing the culprits on the shore, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent roared angrily at them, despite its fear of Zi Yan.

This serpent, at the peak of the fourth rank, appeared to be about four or five meters long. Its fiery red body, from a distance, looked like a piece of compact fire jade, covered in red scales the size of a palm.

At the bifurcation of its long neck, two ferocious heads snarled, their diamond-shaped eyes filled with rage and bloodlust.

"Keep hissing."

As it continued staring at them, Zi Yan frowned and sternly rebuked. Instantly, an overwhelming dragon's might pressed down on the serpent.

"Hiss—"

Serpentine magical beasts are among the most oppressed species by dragon-type magical beasts. Apart from a few royal serpents like the Ancient Heaven Snake and Nine-Colored Swallowing Python, no serpent could rival the Taixu Ancient Dragon.

Facing Zi Yan's bloodline suppression, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent screamed in terror. Its diamond-shaped eyes lost all rage, replaced by deep-rooted fear.

Ever since recovering her bloodline, Zi Yan had faced magical beasts as if using the Emperor's Haki. No magical beast had been able to exert its full strength before her due to both bloodline and rank suppression.

Seeing this, Jiang Yun adeptly tugged the serpent towards him.

Zi Yan stepped on the serpent's massive head, resembling a gang leader, and said to Qing Lin, "Qing Lin, it's yours now."

But Qing Lin didn't look at Zi Yan; she glanced at Jiang Yun, who nodded. Qing Lin then happily said, "Thank you, Brother Jiang Yun!"

". . ." Watching this, Zi Yan felt a pang of frustration, glaring at Jiang Yun. Why? Where was she lacking?

She scared away the bad guy and helped subdue the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent, yet Qing Lin was closer to Jiang Yun. Why?

Ahhhhh!!!

Seeing Zi Yan's frustrated expression, Jiang Yun suppressed his laughter, took out a jade bottle, and handed it to Qing Lin. A faint fragrance wafted from it, refreshing the spirit and seemingly enhancing the soul.

Inside was Soul Nourishing Elixir. Qing Lin, whose soul was relatively weak as a Dou Qi practitioner, would use the Cyan Serpent Three-Flower Pupils to subdue the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent. Hence, Jiang Yun prepared this soul-nourishing elixir in advance.

"Qing Lin, your eyes are the number one strange pupils on the continent, capable of controlling serpent-type beasts. Try using them to tame this 'friend.'"

While speaking softly, Jiang Yun poured a drop of jade-like liquid from the bottle into Qing Lin's mouth.

Determined, Qing Lin nodded and gazed at the two ferocious heads, resolving not to disappoint Brother Jiang Yun.

As her will intensified, her soul fluctuated violently. In her green eyes, three blue dots appeared, emitting an eerie glow.

At some point, the three blue dots in her eyes transformed into three very tiny green flowers, radiating a strange light.

Anxiously writhing, the Two-Headed Fire Spirit Serpent was firmly suppressed by Zi Yan, unable to move.

Restraining the serpent, Zi Yan curiously observed Qing Lin, sensing a slightly intimidating aura from her, not out of dislike but from her bloodline.

"Ah…"

With a loud scream, a strong eerie light burst from Qing Lin, enveloping the Fire Spirit Serpent. 

Meanwhile, in the deep desert stood a giant city, guarded by fully armed serpentine sentinels. In the sky, a dozen black birds circled.

This was the Serpentine Tribe's main hall!

A purple-haired figure lazily reclined on the throne, draped in luxurious purple robes, her exquisite, sensual figure mesmerizing even in repose.

Her beautiful, fairy-like features radiated a bewitching allure, her lush, fiery curves exuding an irresistible charm. Her narrow, light violet eyes glimmered with inherent enchantment. 

Underneath, her purple-scaled tail lazily swayed, adding a wild, untamed allure, enhancing her unique, indescribable charm.

She was the illustrious Medusa Queen!

Feeling a sudden disturbance, her brows furrowed as she gazed into the distant sky, whispering, "Why is this happening?"

Sensing an unsettling sensation, Medusa felt puzzled.

"That should be Stone Desert City, right?"

Medusa was decisive. Having a question meant resolving it. Her scaled tail shifting, her scorching form gracefully rose, and violet Dou Qi wings formed on her back.

In a flash, a purple streak swept across the royal city's sky!

A mysterious light moved across the serpent's body, stopping at the heads' central forehead.

As the light stopped moving, it began to shrink, its brightness intensifying.

The glowing area shrunk to the size of a palm, where it halted, and amidst a burst of light, two small green flowers imprinted on the serpent's heads.

With the flowers formed, the eerie light faded. Qing Lin's eyes restored to their normal green.

After regaining normal vision, Qing Lin tiredly smiled at the two, "Brother Jiang Yun, Sister Zi Yan, I did it!"

"Qing Lin is so impressive!" praised Jiang Yun, receiving a bright smile from the girl.

Zi Yan noticed the now-docile serpent and curiously kicked it, finding it clearly frightened, yet attentive to Qing Lin, awaiting its master's commands.

Acknowledging the change, Zi Yan marvelously admired Qing Lin's abilities, "Such amazing eyes! If I had them back then, who in the Magical Beast Forest would dare to bully me?"

"Zi Yan, watch over Qing Lin. I'll retrieve the Green Lotus Core Flame!"

Seeing Qing Lin familiarizing herself with the 'companion,' Jiang Yun softly spoke to Zi Yan.

"Be careful!"

Zi Yan nodded, couldn't help but remind him.

Smiling reassuringly, Jiang Yun, looking at the fiery magma below, erected a Dou Qi barrier, diving in.

"Splash—"

With a crisp sound, Jiang Yun plunged into the magma, splashing fiery sparks. In moments, he vanished without a trace.

(End of Chapter)