Chapter 604: Soothing the Remnant Souls
As the saying goes, "A beauty can be a hero's downfall," and Xiao Ze was beginning to understand this saying a bit better now. Ever since Medusa broke through that barrier in their relationship, her allure was indescribable, even with the phrases "thousand charms and a hundred graces." Furthermore, with Medusa's evolution from her Serpent lineage into the Nine-Colored Devouring Python, her enchanting power was immensely strong. The temptation was so intense it could make one want to devote all their energy to her.
Moreover, being at the bottom of the Nine Nethers, a place devoid of life, allowed for unrestrained indulgence. Previously, while with Xun'er in the Heavenly Tomb, although they used the isolation of the Origin Tree's roots to block the perception of the Tomb's spirits and Xiao Xuan, Xiao Ze still restrained himself somewhat. Xiao Xuan, as someone who had experienced much, was aware that young people could be impulsive. Thus, he knew that Xiao Ze and Xun'er's relationship had undergone a significant change.
In that situation, Xiao Ze's time in the Heavenly Tomb was marked by occasional impulses with Xun'er. Continuous behavior like this might have left an impression of excessive indulgence in the eyes of his ancestor, Xiao Xuan. For this reason, both of them exercised restraint, but with Medusa, there were no such concerns.
Long after their intimate moment, Medusa lazily rose, her body draped in a tattered red dress. Touching the torn areas of the dress, she shot Xiao Ze a look of mock annoyance.
Xiao Ze shrugged, touching a bite mark on his shoulder. This beauty, a serpent, didn't just have softness in her; she had fangs that could leave a mark on a person's body. Of course, these marks were only there because Xiao Ze had allowed it, relaxing intentionally; otherwise, even Medusa's sharp teeth would have found it difficult to leave a mark on him, given the strength of his body now reinforced by Medusa's Hundredfold Nine-Colored Devouring Python bloodline and Ziyan's Hundredfold Dragon Phoenix bloodline.
In terms of physical strength, Xiao Ze was probably unmatched on the Dou Qi continent. Unfortunately, on the Dou Qi continent, Dou Qi reigns supreme, and unless one's strength in a certain aspect could ignore all else, the iron rule of Dou Qi supremacy remains unchanged.
For example, as one's Dou Qi level increases, the effectiveness of external objects diminishes. Exotic flames that are highly effective in the early stages become less impactful against enemies as one reaches higher realms, such as the Six-Color Destructive Lotus Flame, which couldn't even disturb the Old Dragon Emperor's attacks when Xiao Yan faced him.
Xiao Ze's physical strength, akin to Xiao Yan's exotic flames at that time, could only struggle futilely against true powerhouses. However, against opponents of the same level or slightly higher, it could be overwhelmingly powerful.
Noticing Xiao Ze's actions, Medusa huffed lightly. "Trying to dominate?" she teased.
"But it looks like you enjoyed it too," Xiao Ze retorted, dressing himself and covering the bite marks, which healed quietly under his clothes. His enhanced physique was not only about strength but also about terrifyingly rapid recovery.
"Speaking of which, when I suddenly felt an increase in my bloodline power, was that also your doing?" Medusa approached Xiao Ze, helping him adjust his clothes. Medusa, though decisive in battle, was unswervingly devoted once she gave her heart.
"That time at the spatial trade fair, I indeed had some gains. I stumbled upon a Nine-Colored Primordial Stone on the trading street of the Space Town," Xiao Ze explained, and Medusa's face showed an expression of realization.
After all, she had complete control over the Seven-Colored Devouring Python's lair at the bottom of the Nine Nethers. If there were anything that could enhance her bloodline power, Medusa would have discovered and used it already. It wouldn't have appeared suddenly during her deep meditation.
Considering everything, without triggering any defenses left by Xiao Ze, only a few people granted access to the Origin Tree by Xiao Ze could have intervened. These were few, including Xun'er, Qing Lin, Xiao Yi Xian, Ziyan, and herself.
Medusa leaned in for a kiss, her lips curving into a breathtaking smile as she spoke, "Xiao Ze, thank you!"
"Do we still need to say thanks between us?" Xiao Ze embraced Medusa, savoring her lips fully.
After a while, Medusa playfully glared at him, her lips feeling swollen. "Alright, we've lingered here long enough, and you've been in seclusion at the bottom of the Nine Nethers for quite some time. It's time to leave."
Hearing Xiao Ze's words, Medusa nodded in agreement and removed her revealing, tattered red dress. She then dressed in fresh clothes, covering her stunning body.
As Medusa finished dressing, Xiao Ze waved his hand, and the restraining roots of the Origin Tree slowly relaxed. Colorful waters rushed in, but their energy shields kept their clothes dry.
Their figures reappeared, surrounded by the mindless remnant souls of the Seven-Colored Devouring Pythons, which bowed down to Medusa, recognizing her as their supreme queen due to her evolved Nine-Colored Devouring Python bloodline.
Xiao Ze glanced at the mindless remnant souls and asked Medusa, "What do you plan to do with these remnant souls?"
Medusa looked deeply at the bowing remnant souls, her eyes reflecting sadness as she shook her head. "During my previous meditation, they helped me by gathering energy from heaven and earth. But the departed should rest here; it's not right to disturb them further. With my current strength, I'm well-prepared to face any formidable enemies."
Xiao Ze nodded in respect to Medusa's wishes. In the original story, Medusa controlled these remnant souls of the Seven-Colored Devouring Pythons out of necessity during a critical moment. Faced with the late-stage Five-Star Dou Saint, Phoenix Sky, her strength was insufficient, which is why she relied on these remnant souls. But now, with no external threats and Xiao Ze's support, there was no need to disturb these departed ancestors.
Medusa raised her hand, emitting a nine-colored light that illuminated the lair and soothed the remaining Seven-Colored Devouring Python remnant souls. Xiao Ze watched as the mindless remnant souls gradually settled into tranquility. In this dormant state, these souls could endure longer.
Xiao Ze patted Medusa's shoulder and whispered, "If there's a chance in the future, we might try to revive them, as they are ancestors who have aided you."
(End of Chapter)