However, the dizziness in Lin Yuan's head dissipated in an instant. Like a reflex, he activated the first move of the Pure Spirit Technique, Severing Thoughts, instantly clearing his mind. Then, he hurled the cyan flame spear in his hand—condensed with a massive amount of Green Lotus Core Flame toward the energy giant serpent.
The two collided, triggering a shocking explosion. The energy giant serpent was obliterated, and cyan flames scattered across the sky.
Watching the sky filled with cyan fire, a satisfied expression appeared on Lin Yuan's face. He then activated his flame body, flying into the raging storm of energy and fire. Using the endless cyan flames and chaotic energy to conceal his figure, he split his soul power in two: one part to sense and track Queen Medusa's movements, the other to mask the energy fluctuations from his hands.
The endless cyan flames obstructed Queen Medusa's vision and disrupted her perception, making it impossible for her to track her opponent. Just as she was about to forcibly dispel the chaotic energy storm, she suddenly sensed an attack radiating immense power forming within the cyan fire, already locking onto her.
Without hesitation, Queen Medusa condensed a massive seven-colored energy to counter.
Soon, a cyan-red seal formed in Lin Yuan's hand. Using the scattered cyan flames as a guide, the surrounding elemental energy and cyan fire rapidly converged around the seal in the sky. All the scattered cyan flames from the earlier battle became the fuel for this strike, and an incredibly terrifying force began to gather. The energy fluctuations of the seal caused the surrounding space to tremble.
"This attack is using the cyan flames scattered during our previous clash? He's been preparing for this from the start? Even among Earth-Class techniques, this power is terrifying. Not good," Queen Medusa realized that Lin Yuan had been calculating from the very beginning. But retreat was no longer an option. A massive force had already locked onto her; moving back would result in a devastating blow. She could only fight head-on.
Lin Yuan's expression remained indifferent as he unleashed his long-prepared Earth-Class technique:
"Heavenly Fire Tribulation, Mountains and Rivers Seal."
The cyan flame seal fell like a setting sun toward Queen Medusa.
Queen Medusa formed several intricate seals. A stream of razor-sharp, seven-colored energy condensed to meet the falling cyan-red seal.
"Heavenly Rainbow Sword Qi!"
The moment the cyan-red seal collided with the seven-colored sword qi, the energy in the heavens and earth seemed to stagnate, and the sky itself grew heavy.
"Boom!"
After the brief pause, the two tremendous energies erupted, warping the surrounding space. Rifts tore open across the battlefield, and concentric spatial ripples spread outward.
At the collision point of the cyan and seven-colored energies, a storm of energy mixed with cyan flames radiated outward. Everything in its path was swept away. The dense forest beneath was reduced to a circular wasteland, and the surrounding land became arid.
After a short while, the brief stalemate between the cyan and seven-colored energies broke. The cyan energy suppressed the seven-colored energy, eventually exploding near Queen Medusa and enveloping her in scorching winds.
Several dozen seconds later, as the raging energies dissipated, Queen Medusa reappeared, her strength greatly diminished. Her ornate robe had been mostly burned away by the scorching wind, exposing large areas of snow-white skin, scorched in several places.
Before she could even recover from the energy impact and the scorching winds, a cyan light—foreseen by Lin Yuan—struck her while she was still unable to form a proper defense.
"Heavenly Fire Tribulation, Ancient Dragon Soul-Sealing Seal."
The cyan light, tinged with purple, entered her body and transformed into a solid seal, firmly locking Queen Medusa's cultivation. Her weakened aura began to plummet uncontrollably.
Eight-Star Dou Emperor… Five-Star Dou Emperor… One-Star Dou Emperor… Nine-Star Dou King.
Queen Medusa's panic-stricken eyes watched as her cultivation continued to drop, finally stopping at Five-Star Dou King.
"What have you done?" Queen Medusa glared at Lin Yuan, her eyes filled with madness and murderous intent.
"A trivial matter. Just something you've done before, haven't you? Besides—" Before she could finish, Lin Yuan's figure vanished from her sight.
"Wha—" Before she could finish her word, a heavy strike landed on her head, the powerful force sending Queen Medusa into dizziness. Behind her, Lin Yuan's hand-knife was poised for another strike.
"And now, you are merely my captive."
Afterward, Lin Yuan struck a few more times to ensure Queen Medusa remained unconscious. He then retrieved the "gift" he had prepared for her from his spatial ring and administered it.
"Now the power test is complete. If everything goes smoothly, the Snake-People Tribe can also be used within limited bounds."
"It's time to negotiate with the Snake-People Tribe," Lin Yuan said, recalling the map. He carried the unconscious Queen Medusa and flew toward the Mei Snake Tribe in the Tager Desert, one of the eight Snake-People Tribes.
At night, a seductive figure shot from the great hall of the Mei Snake Tribe, heading toward an oasis in the desert. It was the current chief of the Mei Snake Tribe, Yue Mei.
At this moment, Yue Mei's face, usually filled with allure and playful mischief, was in complete panic. In her hand, she tightly clutched a seven-colored serpent scale, a symbol of Queen Medusa. As she flew, she kept murmuring.
"May the spirits protect us… Your Majesty, please don't be in danger!"
When she arrived at the oasis indicated by the information, she saw the unconscious Queen Medusa sitting against a tree. Her clothing was somewhat torn, and her aura was faint, clearly showing she had endured a fierce battle.
Although worried, Yue Mei couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Queen Medusa asleep. Thankfully, the queen was unharmed.
"Feeling relieved already?" A playful voice rang behind Yue Mei, startling her. She immediately unleashed a bolt of purple Dou Qi from her hand, aiming straight at the figure behind her.
However, the Dou Qi only caused a brief ripple of cyan energy upon contact. The ripple vanished instantly, while the figure stood there, hands behind their back, completely unharmed. Even their steps forward did not falter.
Cold sweat formed on Yue Mei's forehead. This brief contact was enough for her to understand that the person before her was extremely powerful—far beyond her ability to handle. Now, all she could do was look for a chance to escape with the queen.
"Since you're struggling with what to do, let me decide for you." The voice sounded, and Lin Yuan's figure blurred into afterimages, vanishing from Yue Mei's sight.
Before she could react, Lin Yuan reappeared. His long hand was already at Yue Mei's neck, the overwhelming force in his grip capable of ending her life instantly with just a release.
"Don't act rashly. Life is only given once, don't joke with it," Lin Yuan warned Yue Mei, who was trying to use her seductive techniques. A faint smile appeared on his face, but his eyes were utterly indifferent.
"Now, eat this." Lin Yuan took out a pill and brought it to Yue Mei's mouth.
"Don't worry. Taking it won't kill you. Queen Medusa took the same thing. But if you refuse, you'll die immediately." Lin Yuan's indifferent voice carried a trace of cold ruthlessness as he addressed her hesitation.
Knowing she could not resist, Yue Mei obediently swallowed the pill. She had to survive to relay the situation back. The pill dissolved quickly, and she felt something hidden deep within her body, bringing an ominous premonition.
"Who are you? What did you make the queen and me take? What is your goal?"
"A poison. The next events have little to do with you. Go and relay a few words to the four elders in your tribe," Lin Yuan said.
"I have a cooperation to negotiate with the Snake-People Tribe. Queen Medusa's life is one of the stakes. Have them come."
Author Notes:
1. Protagonist's Creative Ability: Extremely talented. He can create new things to solve problems. This is the protagonist's core trait, defining his role. The author believes a protagonist must possess abilities others do not; otherwise, there's little appeal in watching him follow the original protagonist's path.
2. Protagonist's Approach: Skilled in strategy and calculation but does not obsess over them. When strength is insufficient, he relies on planning; when strong enough, he prefers decisive direct action.
3. Protagonist's Risk Tendency: He is not overly cautious or conservative. Without a system-based cheat, in a tight Battle Through the Heavens timeline, he has no time for safety. His early choice to take the Life-Devouring Pill shows his gambler-like nature—risking big for great gains, with inherent risks and costs. Even failures are part of the process.
4. Protagonist's Combat Ability: In short, as a fanfic protagonist, if he is outclassed in cross-tier combat by the original protagonist, it's pointless to continue. Readers will see numerous intense battles written for him. His combat experience stems from practicing the Hundred-Beast Spirit Training, involving real killing, though not always explicitly described. All fights, whether same-tier or cross-tier, are genuine.
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