Chapter 261: Snake Tribe Secrets
Now that the dust of this battle has settled, Xiao Ling is ready to continue his journey and find his own way.
The future of the Gama Empire will be written by themselves.
As soon as Xiao Ling finished speaking, the soldiers of the Three Kingdoms coalition army seemed to have triggered a panic switch, and a large-scale rout immediately broke out in the team. The soldiers rushed to escape, and the situation was out of control for a time.
In this chaos, the order within the army completely collapsed. Soldiers pushed each other in panic and tried to flee the battlefield, but such chaos only led to more tragedies.
Screams and wails rose and fell, mixed with the heavy footsteps and the noise of metal colliding. In this chaotic stampede, countless people died, not at the hands of the enemy, but at the feet of their own compatriots who had lost their way.
Jia Xingtian witnessed the defeat of the Three Kingdoms coalition forces, but did not order his soldiers to pursue. Xiao Ling had already said so, if he went against Xiao Ling, he would be really stupid.
Jia Xingtian was a cautious person by nature. He was quite satisfied with the current situation of the Jiama Empire. After a fierce battle, the empire not only resisted the invasion of foreign enemies and weakened the combat power of hostile countries, but also took the opportunity to consolidate its own strength. Such a result was enough for him.
Moreover, it is not easy to pursue a large army, especially when the army has lost its will to fight and has become chaotic. Even if the enemy no longer resists, it will take a lot of time and energy to completely eliminate so many people.
Besides, although the coalition forces of the three countries suffered a setback, there are still many powerful people hidden in their ranks. As the saying goes, even a rabbit will bite when it is anxious. If they are really pushed into a desperate situation, it may cause more trouble.
There may not be any more large-scale attacks in public, but there is no guarantee that there will not be Douhuang-level masters sneaking into the Jiama Empire and causing trouble. Although such threats are not easy to detect, the potential danger cannot be ignored.
As the enemy troops dispersed like a receding flood, the soldiers on the Black Mountain Fortress cheered loudly, shouting Xiao Ling's name, the sound was so loud and powerful that it seemed to shake the clouds in the sky apart.
The soldiers' faces were filled with the joy of victory, and they waved their weapons to celebrate this hard-won victory. Xiao Ling's name rang out in their mouths over and over again, becoming a heroic symbol in this battle.
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On the wall of Black Mountain Fortress, Xiao Ling landed lightly with Xiao Yixian, Qinglin, and Ziyan. As soon as they appeared, Hai Bodong, Jia Xingtian, and Yunshan also arrived one after another and followed closely behind.
Many high-level fighters of the Jia Ma Empire had gathered on the city wall, and all of them were Dou Wang-level warriors. When they saw Xiao Ling and his group returning, they all came forward enthusiastically and surrounded them.
Among these people, Mu Tie, Miter Teng Shan, and Nalan Jie were particularly enthusiastic. They strode up to Xiao Ling with grateful smiles on their faces.
"Master Xiao Ling, thanks to your help this time, our Gama Empire was able to survive this crisis safely." Mu Tie's voice was loud and his eyes were firm and sincere.
Mitteltenshan continued, "Yes, your heroic performance not only killed the enemy's high-level combat power, but also gave us all confidence. Your strength and courage are an example for all of us."
Nalan Jie also nodded in agreement, his voice powerful and steady: "Master Xiao Ling, your timely action not only saved the Jia Ma Empire, but also saved my life. If you have time, why not come to the Nalan Mansion for a chat."
Xiao Ling only smiled at the praises from the people around him, and did not take them too seriously. He helped the Jia Ma Empire, and although he was concerned about his hometown, he was more motivated by the consideration of interests.
Facing Nalan Jie's invitation, Xiao Ling did not show much interest. His time was precious, and he did not want to spend too much on these social activities. Moreover, he did not have a good impression of Nalan Jie, and did not want to have too much interaction with them.
At this time, Medusa also returned from the territory of the Snake People. She fought side by side with Zi Yan in the battle and successfully defeated several Douhuang masters of the Three Kingdoms Alliance. After the battle, because the Snake People still had many affairs that needed her to deal with personally, Medusa did not follow Zi Yan to Xiao Ling, but directly returned to the temporary camp of the Snake People.
When Medusa arrived here, she had a brief conversation with Zi Yan, then she turned her gaze to Xiao Ling and asked with a hint of worry:
"Xiao Ling, the move that Xie Biyan used just now seems to be the Demonic Poison Spot, which is a vicious poison fighting skill of the Izumo Empire. It is very dangerous. But I see that you don't seem to be in any serious trouble. You should have suppressed it, but are you really okay?"
The battles between the Snake People and the Izumo Empire have always been frequent, so Queen Medusa is very familiar with the Izumo Empire's notorious magic poison spot technique.
This technique is feared by people for its cruelty and unpredictable effects. Queen Medusa's understanding of this technique comes from her experience of many battles with the Izumo Empire. She knows that once this technique is performed, it often means that the opponent has made a desperate move and is preparing to launch a final attack.
When Xie Biyan used the magic poison spot, Queen Medusa immediately recognized it. She was well aware of the danger of this technique. However, she observed that Xiao Ling did not seem to have the typical symptoms of poisoning after being hit by the magic poison spot, which made Medusa hesitate and did not immediately step forward to ask.
Medusa knew that the poison of the devil's poison spot was extremely toxic, and those who were hit would usually have obvious discomfort. But Xiao Ling seemed unusually calm, which confused her and made her temporarily suppress her worries. It was not until the battle was over that she found an opportunity to express her concern to Xiao Ling.
"Devil Poison Spot!" When they heard Medusa mention this term, Jia Xingtian and the others' faces suddenly became solemn. As the old enemy of the Izumo Empire, the people of the Gama Empire were no strangers to this notorious move.
They all knew that even if Dou Wang or Dou Huang level masters used this move, those who were hit would rarely survive and die miserably. The power of the magic poison spots cast by Dou Zong level masters was even more unimaginable, which made their worries overflowing, and they all cast concerned glances.
Hai Bodong couldn't help but speak out, with a hint of anxiety in his tone: "Xiao Ling, didn't you say before that you had resolved that move?"
Facing Hai Bodong's concern, Xiao Ling acted very calm. He waved his hand easily and said calmly: "Mr. Hai, don't worry too much. Although the magic poison spots of Xie Biyan are powerful, they are not a big deal to me. I have my own way to deal with it. This little trouble can't bother me."
His words revealed a strong confidence, as if to say that even if Xie Biyan was alive, he would not be his opponent, let alone a mere magic poison spot. In Xiao Ling's eyes, this magic poison spot was just another way for him to improve his cultivation.
Seeing Xiao Ling so calm, Hai Bodong and the others gradually relaxed their tension. They realized that Xiao Ling was so powerful that he would not joke about his own safety. Their worries seemed unnecessary.
"Well, since you said so, then we are relieved." Hai Bodong breathed a sigh of relief, with a relieved smile on his face. They had absolute trust in Xiao Ling and knew that he would not do anything without a purpose.
The crowd around him gradually relaxed their tense mood. They looked at Xiao Ling's confident posture and couldn't help but admire him. Over the years, they had never seen anyone who could remain unscathed after being hit by the magic poison spot, not to mention that Xiao Ling was facing the magic poison spot cast by the top master of the Ten Thousand Scorpions Sect, Xie Bi Yan. He not only withstood it, but also seemed to be at ease, which shocked them. It was so terrifying. The powerful people around him gathered around him, their enthusiasm was even higher than before, vying to express their respect and gratitude to Xiao Ling.
"Haha, Master Xiao Ling is truly a rare genius in our Jia Ma Empire over the years. You are so powerful that even Xie Biyan's magic poison spots can't do anything to you."
"Yes, this time it's thanks to Master Xiao Ling's timely action, otherwise we might be in danger today."
Their praises came one after another, and everyone wanted to express their respect for Xiao Ling. The reason why they were so excited was not only because of Xiao Ling's powerful strength, but also because Xiao Ling's appearance did save many lives. They knew that if it weren't for Xiao Ling, the outcome today might be very different.
In response to the praise from the powerful men of the Gama Empire, Xiao Ling just smiled politely and didn't say much.
Just as everyone was about to continue talking, Jia Xingtian raised his hand in time, signaling everyone to be quiet. His voice was firm and powerful: "Okay, everyone, be quiet. Master Xiao Ling has just experienced a tough battle and now needs to rest. Let's not disturb him and let him go in and rest first."
"Oh, indeed, we were inconsiderate. Master Xiao Ling, please rest inside." Someone in the crowd reacted quickly, with a hint of apology in his tone, and then made way, motioning Xiao Ling to go first.
Xiao Ling nodded slightly, and had no intention of staying there. So Xiao Yixian led him to their camp in the Black Mountain Fortress. To Xiao Ling's surprise, Medusa also came with them. She seemed to have something to say, but was hesitant. Seeing this, Xiao Ling did not ask more questions, thinking that if Medusa really had something to ask him, she would take the initiative to speak.
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The Jia Ma Empire arranged a simple courtyard for Xiao Yixian and his group. Although the courtyard was not luxurious, every stone and every inch of land was cleaned up, showing the Jia Ma Empire's respect and attention to them. After all, among the many strong men participating in this war, most of them could only live in tents.
At the stone table in the courtyard, several people sat together and chatted leisurely. Xiao Ling was curious about what happened during his retreat, so he asked about the situation. Then, he turned to Zi Yan and began to ask, "I asked you to pack up the bodies of the Dou Huang Dou Wang. You haven't forgotten it, right?"
After hearing this, Zi Yan nodded confidently and replied, "Don't worry, I certainly won't neglect such a small matter. They have all been packed up and can be used at any time." There was a hint of pride in her words, and she was obviously happy that she could help Xiao Ling.
As Zi Yan spoke, she took out a bunch of storage rings from her storage space. These were the spoils she had taken from the Dou Wang and Dou Huang in the battle just now. She spread these storage rings casually on the stone table, and they shone with a faint light in the night.
"These rings contain the bodies of those people. I kept them specially for you." Zi Yan explained, "As for the other things in the rings, I didn't touch them. I don't like those messy things."
There was a hint of contempt in her tone, and it was obvious that she was not interested in the ordinary items in the ring.
Xiao Ling took the rings, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and he said to Zi Yan: "Not bad, Zi Yan, you did a good job this time, thank you very much."
Zi Yan waved her hand, looking unconcerned, but with a hint of curiosity in her tone: "Hey, this is just a small matter. But, Xiao Ling, why are you collecting these corpses? I've never seen you have this hobby before. Besides, even if you sell the corpses of these strong men, they are not worth much money, so this should not be your purpose."
Xiao Ling saw that Zi Yan's curiosity was aroused. If he didn't give her an explanation, she would probably keep asking questions. So he said lightly: "These corpses are indeed of special use to me, but don't get me wrong, I don't have the quirk of collecting corpses. I just plan to use them to do some experiments in cultivation. This is just an idea that I came up with recently. It's no big deal, and you don't have to take it too seriously."
In fact, Xiao Ling asked Zi Yan to help collect the bodies of these strong men mainly to obtain the soul bodies among them. There were many people on the battlefield, and Yao Chen and Yao Tianhuo were also present, so it was inconvenient for him to use the Ten Thousand Souls Banner directly.
These soul bodies are extremely valuable resources and must not be wasted. He planned to spend some time to let the Iron Guardian devour these soul bodies, which would undoubtedly greatly enhance the Iron Guardian's soul power. Afterwards, he planned to use the body of the Turtle Spirit Venerable and combine it with the Iron Guardian's strengthened soul body to refine a Heavenly Demon Puppet.
This idea has been brewing in his mind for a long time. The Heavenly Demon Puppet is a powerful puppet. If it is successfully refined, Xiao Ling will have a powerful bodyguard of Dou Zun level, which will undoubtedly greatly enhance his strength and safety.
After hearing this, Zi Yan was still a little confused, but seeing Xiao Ling said so, she stopped investigating. She knew that Xiao Ling always had his reasons for doing things, and he would not do things without a purpose.
At this time, Medusa saw that Xiao Ling seemed to be about to leave, and spoke hurriedly with a hint of urgency in her tone: "Xiao Ling, I have a request, I hope you can help me, I wonder if you are free now." Her voice was a little hesitant, and she obviously felt a little embarrassed to ask Xiao Ling for help.
Although the two of them had not been together for a long time, due to Zi Yan, Xiao Ling and Medusa had established a friendship. Although they did not communicate much, they already had a certain degree of understanding and trust with each other.
Medusa's attitude seemed a little awkward because she was not someone who was used to asking for help, but this matter was obviously very important to her.
As soon as Medusa finished speaking, Xiao Ling's curiosity was aroused. He turned his gaze to Medusa, his eyes flashing with interest. At the same time, Qing Lin, Xiao Yixian and Zi Yan also cast curious eyes, obviously wanting to know what Medusa's request was.
During the time when Xiao Ling was in seclusion to absorb the turtle spirit earth fire, Xiao Yixian and Qinglin did not leave the Xiao family, but they occasionally went to the territory of the snake people with Zi Yan. As time went by, Qinglin and Xiao Yixian's interactions with Medusa became more frequent, and they gradually became good friends.
They all knew that Medusa was a person with a very strong self-esteem, and she rarely asked for help from others. Therefore, when she took the initiative to ask for help now, it showed that she had indeed encountered something very important to her and needed Xiao Ling's help.
"Oh? Medusa, it seems you have encountered some difficulties." Xiao Ling's tone was relaxed, with a hint of inquiry.
Xiao Ling had an idea in mind, and he could probably guess why Medusa came to him this time. It was very likely that Medusa wanted to use his power to help her evolve her bloodline.
Just as Xiao Ling guessed, Medusa did come here to seek help. She frankly explained her request to Xiao Ling: "Xiao Ling, to be honest, we snake people have a secret method that can stimulate and enhance the power of blood through strange fire. I came here this time to ask for your help. Borrow your strange fire to help me complete this secret method and purify my blood."
Speaking of this, even Medusa, who always maintained a dignified attitude in front of outsiders, sighed softly, and her tone revealed a hint of helplessness that could not be concealed: "In our snake people, each generation of Medusa will take a special elixir before birth to cultivate potential. But when I was born, my mother, the previous Queen Medusa, could only get a mid-level elixir to nourish me because of the scarcity of resources in the tribe. According to common sense, such a talent can only support me to reach the level of Dou Zong at most."
She paused and continued, "In fact, I have reached the Dou Zong realm, but my cultivation has stagnated since then. I can feel my bottleneck, which is like a wall blocking my way forward."
Medusa's eyes flashed with determination. She knew that if she wanted to break this bottleneck, she would need to take some extraordinary measures. She turned to Xiao Ling with a glimmer of hope in her eyes: "Therefore, I hope you can use your strange fire to help me try to break through this limit. I know this may be a little risky, but I am willing to try."
(End of this chapter)